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| 01 May 2024 | Braille Monitor Vol. 67, No. 5, May 2024 | 02:40:35 | |
Contents
Vol. 67, No. 5 May 2024
Perhaps Corrections Should be a Regular Column by Gary Wunder
Fostering Inclusion: Blindness Doesn’t Define Us by Cricket Bidleman and Karen Smith
It’s More About the Fellowship than the Food by Eileen Rivera Ley
Talk, Text, and Train the Trainers by Jane Hager
On Becoming a Commercial Realtor: A Blind Person’s Pathway out of Poverty and Penury by Charles Innes
Tidbits, Quotations, and Words to Live by by Gary Wunder
Dream Big: Give $25 Drive by Rachel Held
Giving Time to NFB Changes Lives by Shelley Keeland
Simple Accessibility Solutions by Dan tevelde
Seniors Making a Difference by Glenn Crosby
A New Definition of Disability: Embracing Our Shared Humanity and Redefining How We Perceive Abilities and Differences by Michael Hingson
The Rest of Reality: An Address Delivered by Marc Maurer
An Exciting New Product for the Blind: A New Company with Very Familiar People. Meet the BT Speak Pocket Computer from Blazie Technologies by David Goldfield
Greater Expectations by David Houck
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Photo and Web List Issue: [May 2024] Photos: Gary Wunder Cricket Bidleman Karen Smith Eileen Rivera Ley Jane Hager Charles Innes Rachel Held Shelley Keeland Dan Tevelde Glenn Crosby Michael Hingson Marc Maurer David Goldfield David Houck
Web Links: Facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind YouTube.com/NationsBlind www.nfb.org/planned-giving https://blindsavvyusa.com. https://mdod.maryland.gov/tam/Pages/mat.aspx https://nfb.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=45
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| 04 May 2023 | Braille Monitor Vol. 66, No. 4, April 2023 | 02:15:12 | |
Gary Wunder, Editor The Braille Monitor is the flagship publication of the National Federation of the Blind. Articles in this issue:
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| 09 May 2023 | Braille Monitor Vol. 66, No. 5, May 2023 | 02:16:09 | |
Gary Wunder, Editor The Braille Monitor is the flagship publication of the National Federation of the Blind. Articles in this issue Illustration: From a Dream to Really Riding in an Autonomous Vehicle A Welcome to Nebraska and Some Inspiration for Us All by Shane Buresh, Amy Buresh, and Jeremy Fifield A Heart-felt Apology and a Chance to Start Again by Shir Ekerling After the Miracle: The Political Crusades of Helen Keller by Max Wallace Reviewed by Gary Wunder Pedaling for Those Who May Think They Are Alone by Gary Wunder We Need Your Help Going My Way: Driving Accessibility through Innovative Autonomous Transportation by Michelle Peacock More about the Dynamic 2023 Convention by Norma Crosby #NFB23 Give $20 Drawing—Aira Provides Challenge Grant Resolution Reminders by Donald Porterfield How the Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act Has Turned Me into an Impassioned Advocate by Debbie Wunder Back to Notre Dame An Address Delivered by Marc Maurer Monitor Miniatures Learn more at nfb.org/publications. | |||
| 04 Jun 2024 | Braille Monitor Vol. 67, No. 6, June 2024 | 03:01:02 | |
Vol. 67, No. 6 June 2024 Contents
Interview with Mark Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind Taken from Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association, State of AV 2024
Dr. Natalie Shaheen Wins $1.5 Million NSF CAREER Grant by Aubrey Henson
Artificial Intelligence Directed by the Blind: Progress and Possibilities with Be My Eyes by Mike Buckley
On Becoming a Father by Marco Carranza
How a 19th Century Dutch Ophthalmologist Can Impact Your 21st Century Rights by Greg Trapp, JD
How I Became a Blind Home Owner in Fifty Short Days by Daniel Garcia
Support NFB Programs and Make a Difference for Blind People! by Bridgid Burke
A Letter to the Editor by Cricket Bidleman
Updates to the Social Security Administration's Procedures for Recovering Overpayments by Jesse Shirek and Kyle Walls
Empowering the Blind Diabetic Community: Insights from the Diabetes Action Network Seminar by Debbie Wunder
Is It Better at the Airport or Are We on a Merry-Go-Round? by Patti Chang
Escape from the Tiny Kitchen by Deborah Kent Stein
The Federation and Physician-Assisted Suicide by Chris Danielsen
Convention Ambassadors’ Jeopardy by Dan Burke and Corbb O’Connor
Looking Back as We Move Forward: The Past, Present, and Future of Federal Website Accessibility Regulations by Sanho Steele-Louchart and Kyle Walls
I Am Just a Dad by Bruce Sexton
Rebuilding What I Should Have Known: Reflections on My Journey to be Accountable to the Blind Community by Shir Ekerling
Sighted Saviorism in the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind by Justin Salisbury
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Photo and Web List Issue: [June 2024] Photos: Mark Riccobono Dr. Natalie Shaheen Mike Buckley Marco Carranza Gregg Trapp Daniel Garcia Bridgid Burke Cricket Bidleman Jesse Shirek Kyle Walls Debbie Wunder Patti Change Deborah Kent Stein Chris Danielsen Dan Burke Corbb O’Connor Sanho Steele-Louchart Burce Sexton Shir Ekerling Justin Salisbury
Web Links: Facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind YouTube.com/NationsBlind www.nfb.org/planned-giving https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assisted_suicide_in_the_United_States nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/national_convention_ambassador_ | |||
| 07 Feb 2025 | Braille Monitor Vol. 68, No. 2, February 2025 | 02:39:17 | |
Vol. 68, No. 2 February 2025 ContentsConvention Bulletin 2025 A Brief Report of the Meeting of the National Federation of the Blind Board of Directors Held December 6 and 7, 2024 by Gary Wunder Blind Merchants Lift Off in Nashville by Terry C. Smith Bullish on BLAST and the Blind by James Gashel We Dare to Be Remarkable by Anil Lewis Evolving Principles, Practices, and Philosophy An address delivered by Mark A. Riccobono Evolving Principles, Practices, and Philosophy at the Rehabilitation Services Administration by Danté Allen Innovate to Elevate: Fostering Excellence in Rehabilitation Services for Blind Youth by Carlos R. Serván Shaping Twenty-First Century Rehabilitation Systems: Leadership, Partnership, and High Expectations Moderator: Anil Lewis We Need Your Help Why Every Blind Postsecondary Student Should Apply for an NFB Scholarship by Cayte Mendez The 2025 Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Award by Carla McQuillan The 2025 Blind Educator of the Year Award by Robin House Monitor Miniatures
Photo and Web List Issue: [FEBRUARY 2025] Photos: Gary Wunder Terry C. Smith James Gashel Anil Lewis Mark Riccobono Dante Allen Carlos Servan Anil Lewis Cassondra Williams-Stokes Stephen Wooderson Cayte Mendez Carla McQuillan Robin House
Web Links: Facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind YouTube.com/NationsBlind www.nfb.org/planned-giving https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/first-timers-guide. https://nabslink.org/civicrm/event/info?id=5&reset=1 nfb.org/brand | |||
| 02 Apr 2025 | Braille Monitor Vol. 68, No.4, April 2025 | 02:50:27 | |
Vol. 68, No. 4 April 2025 Contents
Convention Bulletin 2025
A Correction and a Legislative Update by Chris Danielsen
The Lawsuit That Could Kill Section 504 by Chris Danielsen
National Federation of the Blind Comments on Reduction in Force at Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights
The Role of the Department of Education in Specialized Teacher Training and Beyond by Amy Parker
Louis Braille: More Anniversaries Ahead by Philippa Campsie
The Power of Audio Description by Corey Grandstaff
From No Blind Life to Rockin’ the Blind Life by Charles Tate
The Courtesy Rules of Blindness
Blind Enough by Renée Valdez
Raising Expectations for the Blind of the World by Nicholas Hoekstra
Blindness Beyond Borders by Abdi Ali-Mumin moo a min
How Do We Make Real and Lasting Changes for the Blind: A Discussion That Needs Your Input by Gary Wunder
The Intersection of Law and Love An Address Delivered by Marc Maurer
iCanConnect Helps Bridge the Communication Gap for Individuals with Combined Vision and Hearing Loss by Perkins School for the Blind
NFB Kids Camp: Tons of Fun! by Harriet Go
Photo and Web List Issue: [APRIL 2025] Photos: Convention hotel images Chris Danielsen Amy Parker Philippa Campsie Corey Grandstaff Charles Tate Renee Valdez Nicholas Hoekstra Abdi Ali-Mumin Gary Wunder Marc Maurer Perkins School for the Blind Harriet Go
Web Links: Facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind YouTube.com/NationsBlind www.nfb.org/planned-giving https://www.youtube.com/@iCanConnectCampaign https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/first-timers-guide https://doi.org/10.1177/0888406412444455 https://dsq-sds.org/index.php/dsq/article/view/7499/5947 https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/braille/thefirstpublicationofthebraillecode.html https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm03/bm0309/bm030906.htm https://nfb.org/programs-services/meet-blind-month/courtesy-rules-blindness. iCanConnect.org https://nfb.org/nfb-camp-registration-formform. https://doi.org/10.1177/0888406412444455
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| 26 Jun 2023 | Braille Monitor Vol. 66, No. 7, July 2023 | 02:28:57 | |
Gary Wunder, Editor The Braille Monitor is the flagship publication of the National Federation of the Blind
Articles in this issue
Blind Students Win Lawsuit against Los Angeles Community College District: Jury Finds Schools Discriminated and Failed to Make Reasonable Accommodations
Define Your Future by Patti Chang
National Federation of the Blind 2023 Strategic Plan by Stephanie Cascone
The Role of Forgiveness in Advocacy Work by Daniel Hodges
What a Blessing to be Givers by Jonathan Franks
Cane I Stick Out Anymore?! by Auna Mayes Namkung
Call for Articles: Celebrating Blind Equality Achievement Month by Chris Danielsen
If Only I Had Braille… by Cricket Bidleman and Gary Wunder
The End of an Era by Peggy Chong
Taming the Accessibility Wild West by Amy Mason
Mastodon: Not Just another Elephant by David Andrews
The Nature of Independence by Kenneth Jernigan
Uber’s Making it Easier to Hail a Ride—No App Required by Curtis Chong
News Release: United States Department of Labor
Alert: USA Hire Assessment by John Paré
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| 29 Mar 2024 | Braille Monitor Vol. 67, No. 4, April 2024 | 02:20:18 | |
Vol. 67, No. 4 April 2024 Contents
Enhancing Live Radio Broadcasts at Major Sporting Events: A Partnership with the Utah Jazz by Everett Bacon and Mark Riccobono
How to Host an Event that no one Attends Absent-Tea by Cindy Scott-Huisman
Red, White, and Blind: Your Way, If Not My Way, Toward Serving by Kyle Ryan Kiper
To Equalize the World of Audio, Let's Add Accessibility to the Mix by Michelle Guadalupe Felix Garcia
Fighting the War on ‘Image Poverty’ by Claire Rojstaczer
The Advantages of a Smartwatch and Three that are Currently Available by Karl Belanger, Kennedy Zimnik, and Matt Hackert
Believe It or Not by Peggy Chong
Blind Courtesy by Marc Maurer
Recap of the USM Digital Accessibility Transformational Seminar, October 2023 by Nancy O’Neill
Revolution by Maurice Peret
Reinterpreting and Expanding "The Right to Live in the World” by Adrienne Asch
Governor Morehead School: An Interview with Director Melvin Diggs by LaShawna Fant
Medical devices with screens aren’t accessible to the blind. Congress has chance to change that........................................................................................................ by Lizzy Lawrence
A Brief Recap of the National Association of Blind Students Mid-Winter Seminar by Lauren Altman
Photo and Web List Issue: [APRIL 2024] Photos: Everett Bacon Mark Riccobono Cindy Scott-Huisman Kyle Ryan Kper Michell Guadalupe Felix Garcia Claire Rojstaczer Chancey Fleet Karl Belanger Kennedy Zimnik Matt Hackert Peggy Chong Helen May Martin Marc Maurer Nancy O’Neill Maurice Peret Adrienne Asch LaShawna Fant Melvin Diggs Lauren Altman
Web Links: Facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind YouTube.com/NationsBlind www.nfb.org/planned-giving https://encyclopedia.densho.org/Revolution_of_1954/ https://www.smashwords.com/books/byseries/24325 loc.gov/ThatAllMayRead | |||
| 11 Sep 2024 | Braille Monitor Vol. 67, No. 8, August-September 2024 | 06:56:55 | |
Vol. 67, No. 8 August/September 2024 Contents
Convention Roundup #NFB24 by Chris Danielsen
2024 Presidential Report by Mark A. Riccobono
Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Presentation by Carla McQuillan
Presentation of the Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards by Everette Bacon
Dignity, Respect, and Determination: The Momentum of the Blind People’s Movement by Mark A. Riccobono
Inclusion by Example: Adventures of a Blind Woman Navigating the Oceans of STEM Professionals by Amy Bower
Remarks of the Scholarship Class of 2024
Resolutions Passed by the 2024 National Convention
Beyond Routes and Techniques: The Energy of Structured Discovery in Blindness Training by Carlos R. Serván
A Long-Overdue Step Forward for Blind Cubers by Paul Martz
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Photo and Web List Issue: [August-September 2024] Photos: Chris Danielsen Mark Riccobono Carla McQuillan Dori Senatori 2024 Jacob Bolotin Award Winners with members of committee Amy Bower Cayte Mendez 2024 Scholarship Class Carlos R. Servan Paul Martz
Web Links: Facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind YouTube.com/NationsBlind www.nfb.org/planned-giving https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/2024-national-convention-agenda https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/past-conventions/2024-national-convention
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| 08 Feb 2024 | Braille Monitor Vol. 67, No. 2, February 2024 | 02:00:09 | |
Vol. 67, No. 2 February 2024 Contents
Convention Bulletin 2024
How Blessed to be Living a Life in which Gratitude Plays a Part by Gary Wunder
How Difficult it Sometimes is to be a Good Citizen by Rose Warner
Not Letting the Flood of Doubt Win by Marinela Ortiz
The 2023 End of Year Board Meeting by Gary Wunder
An Interview with Kimble Funchess: Mississippi School for the Blind's Music Educator by LaShawna Fant
Tom Page: Musician, Audio Engineer, Mentor
Marilyn Green: Passionate Advocate, Energetic Worker, and Lover of Connecting with People
When Braille is not the Total Answer by Gary Wunder
Eureka! It All Matters! by Cary Supalo
Voting Using Android Phones/Tablets by Curtis Chong
My Career Story by Shelley Keeland
The Blind Encyclopedist by Tyler Zahnke
My Perspective on the Ninety-Third Leadership Seminar by Cindy Scott-Huisman
Introducing Menus4ALL: The iPhone App That Makes Restaurant Menus Accessible for Everyone by Stephanie Jones
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Photo and Web List Issue: [FEBRUARY] Photos: Gary Wunder Rose Warner Marinela Ortiz LaShawna Fant Kimble Funchess Tom Page Marilyn Green Cary Supalo Curtis Chong Shelley Keeland Tyler Zahnke Cindy Scott-Huisman Stephanie Jones Web Links: Facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind YouTube.com/NationsBlind www.nfb.org/planned-giving https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094348626318&mibextid=LQQJ4d https://www.instagram.com/mindfulnessthroughmusicllc?igsh=ZGNjOWZkYTE3MQ== https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/first-timers-guide menus4all.com | |||
| 06 Oct 2023 | Braille Monitor Vol. 66, No. 9, October 2023 | 02:08:49 | |
Contents
Illustration: Celebrating our Work throughout the Movement
Together Living Blindfully: Perspectives on the Wisdom of the Shared Blind Community by Jonathan Mosen
Blindness, Hope, and Belief from Liberia to Littleton and Back by Dan Burke
Idaho’s Blind Share Our Stories on YouTube by Ramona Walhof
Yes, Virginia, Chapters Can Pass Resolutions by Daniel Garcia
Guillory Presented the National Educator of Blind Children Award by Cathi Cox-Boniol
Gary Van Dorn, “Go to Guy” at NFBCO, wins Minoru Yasui Community Volunteer Award by Cindy Piggott
Reflecting on the Ten-Year Anniversary of the Marrakesh Treaty by Marc Maurer
We Should All Live Ambitiously by John G. Paré
Aiming Big to Achieve Our Objectives by Jeff Kaloc
Progress on Medical Access and Equal Wages by Justin Young
My Journey of Discovery, Risk, and Reward by Jesse Shirek
Save the Date: 2024 Washington Seminar by Kyle Walls
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Photos: Jonathan Mosen Dan Burke Ramona Walhof Daniel Garcia Cathi Cox-Boniol Cindy Piggott Gary Van Dorn Marc Maurer John Pare Jeff Kaloc Justin Young Jesse Shirek Kyle Walls Web Links: Facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind YouTube.com/NationsBlind www.nfb.org/planned-giving https://www.youtube.com/@idahosblind. https://cocenter.org/blindness-hope-and-belief-from-liberia-to-littleton-and-back/ | |||
| 17 Mar 2023 | Braille Monitor Vol. 66, No. 3, March 2023 | 02:07:51 | |
Gary Wunder, Editor The Braille Monitor is the flagship publication of the National Federation of the Blind. Articles in This Issue
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| 05 Dec 2024 | Braille Monitor Vol. 67, No. 11, December 2024 | 03:05:23 | |
Vol. 67, No. 11 December 2024 Contents
Convention Bulletin 2025
Announcing a New Editor and Why It Should Matter to You by Mark Riccobono
Reflections on and Appreciation for My Time as Editor by Gary Wunder
Neither Dog nor Cane nor Blindness Should Deprive Us of a Ride by Chris Danielsen
A Mountain, a Waterfall, a Cracked Pool, and a Christmas Tree Color Wheel by Ray McGeorge
Beyond the Reason Why by Edwin Cooney
Leading Courageously in Art: Poetry, Sensibility, and Aesthetics of Sharing Our Unseen Stories by Set Hernandez
A Blind, Black Education Pioneer by Peggy Chong
GAAD Is Good – But it’s not Enough by Peter Slatin
From the President’s Desk by Mark Riccobono
The 2025 Washington Seminar Approaches by Kyle Walls
A Proclamation on Blind Americans Equality Day, 2024
To See and Not to See: Helping Students with Cortical Visual Impairment Access the Resources They Need by Stephanie Duesing
Today’s Artificial Intelligence: Our Future for Reading and Writing STEM? by Al Maneki
Announcing an Exciting Update to the NFB 2025 Scholarship Program by Cayte Mendez
2025 Writing Contest Guidelines by Officials of the Writers’ Division
Photo and Web List Issue: [December 2024] Photos: Convention Bulletin photos (these are already in article) Mark Riccobono Gary Wunder Chris Danielsen Ray McGeorge Edwin Cooney Set Hernandez Peggy Chong Peter Slatin Kyle Walls Stephanie Duesing Al Maneki Cayte Mendez Writers’ Division
Web Links: Facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind YouTube.com/NationsBlind www.nfb.org/planned-giving nfb.org/convention https://nfb.org/sites/default/files/images/nfb/publications/books/wamt/wam15.htm) https://nfb.org/sites/default/files/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm10/bm1001/bm100103.htm nfb.org/rideshare https://www.nfb.org/presidential-releases nfb.org/advocacy nfb.org/Washington-seminar https://www.perkins.org/our-work/cvi/by-the-numbers/ writers.nfb.org unseen film.com https://accessiblyapp.com/blog/web-accessibility-statistics/). https://stephanieduesing.com/in-the-media. https://dagbjortandresd.wixsite.com/livingwithcvi https://thecviperspective.wordpress.com/home/ https://courses.csail.mit.edu/6.034f/ai3/rest.pdf https://wp.towson.edu/akolesni/files/2024/10/Podcast-about-Al.wav | |||
| 31 May 2023 | Braille Monitor Vol. 66, No. 6, June 2023 | 02:15:01 | |
Gary Wunder, Editor The Braille Monitor is the flagship publication of the National Federation of the Blind
Articles in this issue
Illustration: Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees
Convention Bulletin 2023
Jacob’s Ladder: Hosting Sports Fans in a Rising Career by Jamal Mazrui
Transformation in Employment: Smart Partnership to Build the Future Together by Regina Kline
Blindness: Handicap or Characteristic by Kenneth Jernigan
Blindness: Physical Handicap, Characteristic, Identity, or Something Else by Gary Wunder
Gratitude by Curtis Willoughby
Creativity Is More Accessible Than Meets the Eye by Rishika Kartik
National Federation of the Blind Applauds the Introduction of the Access Technology Affordability Act in the Senate
Can We Change the World? by Jo Elizabeth Pinto
The Blind Do Lead the Blind by Dr. Jacob Freid
Four Leading Brands and The National Federation of the Blind Join Be My Eyes’ Virtual Volunteer Corporate Beta Test
Accessible Remote Access with RIM by Karl Belanger and Matt Hackert
Lift Up with Lyft Round Up by Patti Chang
Summer Tips for Parents of Blind Students by LaShawna Fant
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| 11 Mar 2024 | Braille Monitor Vol. 67, No. 3, March 2024 | 02:46:37 | |
Vol. 67, No. 3 March 2024 Contents
Convention Bulletin 2024
The 2024 Washington Seminar: Back in the Groove Again by Gary Wunder
The Significance of Washington Seminar 2024 by Mark Riccobono
Washington Seminar Agenda
Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act (H.R. 5813/S. 2984)
Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act (H.R. 1328/S. 3621)
Blind Americans Return to Work Act
Additional Legislative Concerns of Blind Americans for the 118th Congress
How My Life Experience Led Me to Become a School Social Worker by Jhaliyah Anderson
Country of the Blind: A Memoir at the End of Sight by Andrew Leland Reviewed by Deborah Kendrick
Attend the 2024 NFB National Convention If You Dare by Karl Smith
Rethinking Our Approach: A Call for Solidarity in the Ride-Share Industry by Maurice Peret
Coffee with an NFB Staff Member: Beth Braun
My First NFB Convention: Definitely Memorable but Partially for the Wrong Reason by Leah Campbell
Helping Out: How Chores at Home May Pave the Way to Future Employment for Blind Youth by Julie Deden
Knowledge is Sweet: A Seminar presented the Diabetes Action Network by Debbie Wunder
Cindy Scott-Huisman, Owner of Cantrell Gallery and Custom Framing in Little Rock, Learned to adapt to Her Vision Loss by Sean Clancy
Photo and Web List Issue: [MARCH 2024]
Photos: Convention hotel Gary Wunder MAR Jhaliyah Anderson Andrew Leland Deborah Kendrick Karl Smith Maurice Peret Beth Braun Leah Campbell Julie Deden Debbie Wunder Seann Clancy (external journalist) Cindy Scott-Huisman Washington Seminar photos – check with Gary
Web Links: Facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind YouTube.com/NationsBlind www.nfb.org/planned-giving https://www.govtech.com/transportation/labor-ruling-offers-unionization-path-to-uber-lyft-drivers https://www.govtech.com/transportation/labor-ruling-offers-unionization-path-to-uber-lyft-drivers nfb.org/pac
https://www.census.gov/newsroom/facts-for-features/2023/disabilities-act.html https://www.japha.org/article/S1544-3191(22)00233-3/fulltext https://ncd.gov/progressreport/2016/progress-report-october-2016 | |||
| 09 Jan 2024 | Braille Monitor Vol. 67, No. 1, January 2024 | 02:47:05 | |
Vol. 67, No. 1 January 2024 Contents
Why Do Some Voting Advocates Fight Equal Access for the Blind? by Mark Riccobono
Online Voting for the Blind: Security Should Not Supersede Access by Curtis Chong
Why the NFB is Bringing STEM to You by Ashleigh Moon
Deep in the Federation Lies a World of Breakthroughs by Michelle Felix Garcia
A Report of the Blind Christians Group by Tom Anderson
An Investment with Huge Returns by Peggy Chong
Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship by Tracy Soforenko
A Hot Time in Houston by Maryanne Melley
When College is Not Right for Your Child: Preparing for Independence and Success by David DeNotaris
Full Participation of the Disabled in America: Nothing without Us by Andrés Gallegos
The Evolution of Overlays by Curtis Chong
Reflections on Four Decades: Celebrating Parents of Blind Children in the Organized Blind Movement by Barbara Cheadle and Carla Keirns
Gary Van Dorn Day Brings Dollars to NFBCO by Peggy Chong
Structured Discovery Practitioners Are Part of the Organized Blind Movement by Justin Salisbury
The Nation’s Blind Podcast and the Myth of the Model Federationist by Blaine Deutscher
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Photo and Web List Issue: [JANUARY 2024] Photos: John Berggren / convention Mark Riccobono Curtis Chong Ashleigh Moon Michelle Felix Garcia Tom Anderson Peggy Chong Tracy Soforenko Maryanne Melley David De Notaris Adres Gallegos Barbara Cheadle Carla Keirns Justin Salisbury Blaine Deutcher Gary Van Dorn
Web Links: Facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind YouTube.com/NationsBlind www.nfb.org/planned-giving https://nfb.org/form/kenneth-jernigan-convention-scho?q=form%2Fkenneth-jernigan-convention-scho https://nfb.org/programs-services/national-center-blind-youth-science/past-nfb-stem-programs. https://nfb.org/programs-services/education/nfb-stem2u https://www.smashwords.com/books/byseries/24325 https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/jbir/jbir22/jbir120104.html https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm97/bm970402.htm
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| 30 Oct 2024 | Braille Monitor Vol. 67, No. 10, November 2024 | 02:08:23 | |
Vol. 67, No. 10 November 2024 Contents
Reporter Calls his Blindness an Asset for Key Trump Shooting Interview: “Vision Could Get in the Way” by Ramon Antonio Vargas
A Season for Counting Our Blessings by Barbara Pierce and Gary Wunder
So Much Regulation, So Little Change by Peter Slatin
Will the US Supreme Court’s Loper Bright Decision Burn Blind Students? by Carlton Anne Cook Walker
Dreaming Big: The Influence of Blind-Centered Experience and Direction on Artificial Intelligence by Bryan Bashin
The Sugar by Anil Lewis
Embracing the Challenge: A Personal Journey Through Diabetes Management by Gary Wunder
Expect Much, Give Much, Get Much! by Ronza Othman
Invest in Dignity: A Matching Gift Challenge to Advance the Lives of Blind People
An Almost Forgotten Guide Dog School by Peggy Chong
Inspiration, Education, and Where We Fit in Speaking for Blind People by Gary Wunder
Community Cultural Wealth and the Empowerment of Blind People through the National Federation of the Blind by Justin Salisbury
South Carolina’s White Cane Awareness Day Proclamation
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Photo and Web List Issue: [NOVEMBER 2024] Photos: Ramon Antonio Vargas (reporter from another source) Barbara Pierce Gary Wunder Peter Slatin Carlton Anne Cook Walker Bryan Bashin Anil Lewis Ronza Othman Peggy Chong Justin Salisbury
Web Links: Facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind YouTube.com/NationsBlind www.nfb.org/planned-giving https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/what-is-diabetes https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/what-is-diabetes https://nfb.org/programs-services/free-white-cane-program. https://actionfund.org/index.php/donate https://wecount.inclusivedesign.ca/initiatives/acaw/) https://assileye.com/blog/diabetes-leading-cause-of-blindness/ https://nfb.org/about-us/divisions-committees-and-groups/divisions/diabetes-action-network). | |||
| 08 Dec 2023 | Braille Monitor Vol. 66, No. 11, December 2023 | 03:46:57 | |
Vol. 66, No. 11 December 2023 Contents
Illustration: Karla Gilbride Confirmed to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Convention Bulletin 2024
Convention Location Update and Planning by Mark Riccobono
Innovation Rocks: Positive Progress Centered on the Blind An Address Delivered by Mark A. Riccobono, President
Securing Equal Protection under the Law: The Essential Role of the Organized Blind Movement by Eve Hill
The 2024 Blind Educator of the Year Award by Robin House
Shattering Injustice and Raising Expectations: Dedication to Equality by a Blind Attorney by Karla Gilbride
Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income Updates for 2024 by Jesse Shirek
From California to Illinois—Powered by Braille by Rachel Held
O’Rourke Completes 6-week Fundraising Bike Ride for Blind by Amalie Benjamin
Pit Stop Party at Kirkwood Library: NHL Referee Dan O’Rourke Bikes Route 66 for Braille Literacy Fundraising by Julie Brown Patton
The 2024 Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards by Everette Bacon
It Matters What We Do, Not Who We Are by Geerat J. Vermeij
Announcing the NFB 2024 Scholarship Program by Cayte Mendez
My Experiences as a Deafblind Participant in our 2023 National Convention by Maurice Mines
We Have Work to Do: Reflections on Changing the Blind Employment Paradigm by Mary Fernandez
Braille Books and Contest Cash by Sandy Halverson
The 2024 Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Award by Carla McQuillan
Veteran finishes the Half-Marathon at the Cleveland Marathon, while serving as an Inspiration for Blind Athletes by Irie Harris, Cleveland.com
Eleven Seasonal Acts of Kindness by LaShawna Fant
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Photo and Web List Issue: [DECEMBER 2023] Photos: Hotel for convention bulletin Mark Riccobono Anne Lancaster Eve Hill Robin House Karla Gilbride Jesse Shirek Rachel Held Dan O’Rourke Amalie Benjamin (outside journalist) Julie Brown Patton (outside journalist) Everett Bacon Geerat J. Vermeij Cayte Mendez Maurice Mines Mary Fernandez Sandy Halverson Carla McQuillan Irie Harris (outside journalist) LaShawna Fant
Web Links: Facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind YouTube.com/NationsBlind www.nfb.org/planned-giving https://nfb.org/programs-services/early-childhood-initiatives/santa-letters http://www.west.net/~bpbooks/mhp.html | |||
| 10 Oct 2024 | Braille Monitor Vol. 67, No. 9, October 2024 | 03:45:59 | |
Vol. 67, No. 9 October 2024 Contents
Illustration: Caravan for Disability Freedom and Justice visits the Jernigan Institute
Being Trained in the Law but not Knowing How to Enforce My Right to Accessible Textbooks.......................................................................................................... by Julie Orozco
Raising Expectations at Social Security: The Influence of the Organized Blind in Improving and Modernizing Essential Programs by Roderick Hairston
Uber Almost Got Me Killed! by Ronza Othman
From Lyndon Johnson to Joe Biden: a Journey through Sixty Years of White Cane Safety Day Presidential Proclamations by Kyle Walls
Consider Becoming a Teacher of Blind and Low-Vision Students or an Orientation and Mobility Instructor by Janna Kowalik
It Matters What We Do, Not Who We Are by Geerat J. Vermeij
We Belong: A Report on Our Collective Progress toward Equality in America and Beyond by the Advocacy and Policy Team
Another Extraordinary Experience at National Convention: A Journey Made for Two by Shelbi Felter
Statement of ABA President Mary Smith
Closing the Door on Discrimination: Championing the Blind in Society through Civil Rights Protections at the Department of Justice by Kristen Clarke
Telling Our Stories: A Conversation about Blindness, Justice, and Shattering Misconceptions from the Federal Bench by Judge David Tatel and Deepa Goraya
Settlement Agreement Improves Accessibility for Blind Test-Takers of the California Insurance License Exam
Jonathan Mosen Brings His Expertise to the National Federation of the Blind
Nebraska Center for the Blind Celebrating Fifty Years Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future by Amy Buresh
National Association of Blind Rehabilitation Professionals Annual Division Meeting: A Summary by Amy Porterfield
My Dream, My Business, and My Life by Vincent M. Tagliarino
Photo and Web List Issue: [October 2024] Photos: Julie Orozco Roderick Hairston Ronza Othman Kyle Walls Janna Kowalik Geerat J. Vermeij John Pare Jeff Kaloc Justin Young Jesse Shirek Shelbi Felter Mary Smith Kristen Clarke Judge David Tatel Deepa Goraya Jonathan Mosen Amy Buresh Amy Porterfield Vicent M. Tagliarino
Web Links: Facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind YouTube.com/NationsBlind www.nfb.org/planned-giving ssa.gov/securitystat | |||
| 17 Mar 2023 | Braille Monitor Vol. 66, No. 1 January 2023 | 02:55:05 | |
Gary Wunder, Editor The Braille Monitor is the flagship publication of the National Federation of the Blind. Articles in this Issue:
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| 13 Sep 2023 | Braille Monitor Vol. 66, No. 8, August September 2023 | 05:56:25 | |
Gary Wunder, Editor
The Braille Monitor is the flagship publication of the National Federation of the Blind
Articles in this issue
The 2023 Convention Roundup by Gary Wunder
Statement of the Board of Directors to the Federation Community Regarding Location of 2024 National Convention
Presidential Report 2023 by Mark A. Riccobono
Belief, Courage and Wisdom: Centering on the Blind People’s Movement by Mark A. Riccobono
The Dr. Jacobus tenBroek Award Presented by Pam Allen
2023 Jernigan Award Presentation Presented by Mary Ellen Jernigan
Blind Educator of the Year Award Presentation Presented by Robin House
Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Presentation Presented by Carla McQuillan
Presentation of the Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards Presented by Everette Bacon
2023 National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Awards Presented by Cayte Mendez
Distinguished Accessibility Champion Award Presented by John G. Paré
Resolutions Passed by the 2023 National Convention
Our Passion for Performance Permeates National Convention! by Katelyn MacIntyre
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| 10 Jan 2025 | Braille Monitor Vol. 68, No. 1, January 2025 | 02:53:52 | |
Vol. 68, No. 1 January 2025 Contents
Convention Bulletin 2025
A New Editor’s Introduction by Chris Danielsen
Our Federation of the Blind and Physician-Assisted Suicide: When Shall We Speak, and What Strategy Shall We Use? by Nathanael T. Wales
Breaking Barriers: My Journey as a Blind Juror by Marilyn Green
Leading Courageously with Higher Expectations: Braille, Teacher Preparation, and the Continued Influence of the Organized Blind Movement by Casey Robertson
Is Mobile Voting our Final Shot at Saving Democracy? Interview with Bradley Tusk and Mark Riccobono by Gina Healy and Jennifer Woodall
Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income Updates for 2025 by Jesse Shirek
National Federation of the Blind Applauds United States Department of Labor for Proposed Rule Phasing Out Subminimum Wages: Organization Urges Congress to Codify Proposal in Statute by Gary Wunder
Jessica Beecham: Enthusiastic Servant Leader
Ben Dallin: Outdoorsman, Advocate, Mentor, and Welcoming Builder
Jim Marks: Rehabilitation Professional, Disability Advocate, Outdoorsman, Father, Grandfather, Husband
Jamie Richey: Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, and Child of God
Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship by Tracy Soforenko
The 2025 Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards by Everette Bacon
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Photo and Web List Issue: [JANUARY 2025] Photos: Convention hotel Chris Danielsen Nathanael Wales Marilyn Green Casey Robertson Mark Riccobono Bradley Tusk Jesse Shirek Gary Wunder Jessica Beecham Ben Dallin Jim Marks Jamie Richey Tracey Soforenko Everette Bacon
Web Links: Facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind YouTube.com/NationsBlind www.nfb.org/planned-giving https://www.politico.com/news/2024/04/17/lawmaker-withdraws-california-bill-assisted-dying-00152840 http://www.west.net/~bpbooks/mhp.htm https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/first-timers-guide https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assisted_suicide https://nfb.org/about-us/leadership/board-directors. https://nfb.org/sites/default/files/images/nfb/publications/fr/fr16/issue4/f160407.htm https://nfb.org/sites/default/files/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm19/bm1905/bm190512.htm https://nfb.org/form/kenneth-jernigan-convention-scho?q=form%2Fkenneth-jernigan-convention-scho | |||
| 24 Jun 2024 | Braille Monitor Vol. 67, No. 7, July 2024 | 02:28:48 | |
Vol. 67, No. 7 July 2024 Contents
Illustration: Stevie Wonder Visits the Jernigan Institute and Engages in Some Sports Fun
Reflections on How an Investment in Training Has Shaped My Last Twenty-Five Years by Mark Riccobono
Safeguarding the Legacy, Investing in Inheritance by Jonathan Mosen
Building the Movement: Achieving Our Dreams through Strategic Investments by Denise Avant, Trisha Kulkarni, Lisamaria Martinez, Sanho Steele-Louchart, and Denise Brown
Charcoal and Challenges by Marc Maurer
Public Access Barriers for Guide Dog Teams: Survey Report by The Seeing Eye
Celebrating Fatherhood: An Interview with Michael Hardin by LaShawna Fant
Step Up to the Stove: Mixing Together Independence, Confidence, and Safety by Elizabeth Rouse
The Strange English Language Author Unknown
Taking Seniors Where They Are and Providing the Resources They Need by Sandy Halverson
A Blind Chef's Culinary Journey by Cameron Loehr
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Photo and Web List Issue: [July 2024] Photos: Mark Riccobono Jonathan Mosen Denise Avant Trisha Kulkarni Lisa Maria Martinez Sanho Steele-Louchart Denise Brown Michael Hardin LaShawna Fant Elizabeth Rouse Sandy Halverson Cindy Scott-Huisman Kyle Kiper Cameron Loehr
Web Links: Facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind YouTube.com/NationsBlind www.nfb.org/planned-giving Dontbreakthebudget.com/payment dontbreakthebudget.com | |||
| 04 Mar 2025 | Braille Monitor Vol. 68, No. 3, March 2025 | 02:38:08 | |
Vol. 68, No. 3 March 2025 Contents
Convention Bulletin
The 2025 Washington Seminar: New President, New Congress, New Approach by Chris Danielsen
The Significance of Washington Seminar 2025 by Mark Riccobono
Legislative Agenda of Blind Americans: Priorities for the 119th Congress, First Session
Laws and Funding the Blind Depend On
Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act
Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act
Blind Americans Return to Work Act
Additional Legislative Concerns of Blind Americans for the 119th Congress
A Report from Washington Seminar by the South Carolina Delegation by Janice Bright
Leading Disability Organizations: President Trump’s Blame of Deadly Plane Crash on Disabled Federal Workers Is Baseless, Irresponsible
The Why and How of Service Animal Self-ID in Rideshare by Al Elia
A Tribute to Tom Stevens: A Leader and a Friend by Gary Wunder
Making Meta Accessible: Update on Latest Improvements
Building the Future: Shaping Accessible Learning Together by Kaili Kameoka
Springing Forward Successfully by LaShawna Fant
Who Says Blind People Can’t Get Foul Balls? Three Parks, Three Years, Three Souvenir Balls by Rose Warner
NFB BELL®: It’s Not just for the Kids! by Karen Anderson
Learning, Leading, and Living the Life I Want by Cole Carper
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Photo and Web List Issue: [MARCH 2025] Photos: Chris Danielsen Washington Seminar photos Mark Riccobono Al Elia Gary Wunder Tom Stevens Kaili Kameoka Dr. LaShawna Fant Rose Warner Cole Carper
Web Links: Facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind YouTube.com/NationsBlind www.nfb.org/planned-giving https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/first-timers-guide https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/fact-sheet/internet-broadband/ https://www.disabilitystatistics.org/acs/1 https://www.siteimprove.com/blog/a-complete-overview-of-canadas-accessibility-laws/ https://www.japha.org/article/S1544-3191(22)00233-3/fulltext https://ncd.gov/progressreport/2016/progress-report-october-2016 https://www.facebook.com/?force_mobile=1 https://nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/inaccessibility-tracker-form https://www.birdability.org/blind-birder-birdathon
Footnotes: Pew Research Center. “Internet, Broadband Fact Sheet.” November 13, 2024. https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/fact-sheet/internet-broadband/ United States Census Bureau. “The number of non-institutionalized, male or female, all ages, all races, regardless of ethnicity, with all education levels in the United States reported any disability in 2022.” https://www.disabilitystatistics.org/acs/1 Siteimprove. “A complete overview of Canada’s Accessibility Laws.” August 2, 2024. https://www.siteimprove.com/blog/a-complete-overview-of-canadas-accessibility-laws/ Level Access. “European Accessibility Act (EAA).” https://www.levelaccess.com/compliance-overview/european-accessibility-act-eaa/#:~:text=The%20European%20Accessibility%20Act%20(EAA,accessible%20to%20people%20with%20disabilities. See Center for Connected Medicine, Telehealth utilization settles in at 20% or less of medical appointments, available at https://connectedmed.com/resources/post-pandemic-telehealth-utilization-settles-in-at-20-or-less-of-medical-appointments/ See Pew Research Center, How far Americans live from the closest hospital differs by community type, available at https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2018/12/12/how-far-americans-live-from-the-closest-hospital-differs-by-community-type/ See Journal of the American Pharmacists Association, Access to community pharmacies: A nationwide geographic information systems cross-sectional analysis available at https://www.japha.org/article/S1544-3191(22)00233-3/fulltext See National Council on Disabilities, National Disability Policy Progress Report: Technology that enables access to the full opportunities of citizenship under the Constitution is a right at 19 (October 7, 2016), available at https://ncd.gov/progressreport/2016/progress-report-october-2016
42 U.S.C. Sec. 423. Commitment to Serve, A presentation given at the 2018 NIB/NAEPB Training Conference and Expo. Ibid. | |||
| 03 Nov 2023 | Braille Monitor Vol. 66, No. 10, November 2023 | 02:05:45 | |
Vol. 66, No. 10 November 2023 Contents
An Apology and Thoughts about What Goes Into an Editorial Note by Gary Wunder
A Roller Coaster of Emotion: The Highs and Lows of Federal Regulations on Website Accessibility (or the Lack Thereof) by Kyle Walls
Updating and Clarifying the Regulations Implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act by Representative Tony Coelho
What is Blind: Reframing the Narrative by Casey Martin
Words Matter by Michael Hingson
Unlocking the Virtual Front Door—Ensuring Accessible Government Technology for People with Disabilities, Older Adults, and Veterans
A Blind Soprano's Experience with Stage Combat by Madie Hendrix
Transformation of Jobs in the AbilityOne Program: Disability Advocacy, Leadership, and the Power of Concentrated Action by Chai Feldblum
First Convention Experience by Charles Ny
From Imagination to Reality: Celebrate the Power of Braille, Community, and Partnerships
Progress to Make the Web More Usable and Friendly for the Blind
Finding Opportunities That Are Helping Me Live the Life I Want by Hillary McFadden
Voices of History: The Pitfall of Speaking for the Dead by Gary Wunder
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Photo and Web List Issue: [November 2023] Photos: Gary Wunder Kyle Walls Tony Coelho Casey Martin Michael Hingson Ronza Othman Madie Hendrix Chai Feldblum Charles Ny Julie Brown Patton Dan O’Rourke Hillary McFadden Tom Anderson? ---- this is in the miniatures, but was an a death announcement, wasn’t sure if wanted to include a photo or not, will leave up to you and Gary
Web Links: Facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind YouTube.com/NationsBlind www.nfb.org/planned-giving NFB.org/Contribute/Ride4Literacy https://special.usps.com/testkits/accessible https://youtube.com/@MadieHendrixSoprano?si=SJOnO0AbQz4YvuFw https://www.facebook.com/MadieHendrixSoprano?mibextid=b06tZ0 | |||
| 17 Mar 2023 | Braille Monitor Vol. 66, No. 2, February 2023 | 02:25:12 | |
Gary Wunder, Editor The Braille Monitor is the flagship publication of the National Federation of the Blind. Articles in this Issue:
Learn more at nfb.org/publications. | |||