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The Braille Monitor covers the events and activities of the NFB, addresses the issues we face as blind people, and highlights our members.
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Braille Monitor Vol. 67, No. 5, May 2024
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
Monitor Miniatures
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:
www.nfb.org
www.nfbnet.org
Facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind
YouTube.com/NationsBlind
www.nfb.org/planned-giving
www.nfb.org/make-gift
www.cfb.ca
https://blindsavvyusa.com.
www.blazietech.com
https://mdod.maryland.gov/tam/Pages/mat.aspx
https://nfb.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=45
https://nfb.org/Give25Donate
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Braille Monitor Vol. 67, No. 4, April 2024
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:
www.nfb.org
www.nfbnet.org
Facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind
YouTube.com/NationsBlind
www.nfb.org/planned-giving
www.nfb.org/make-gift
https://encyclopedia.densho.org/Revolution_of_1954/
https://www.smashwords.com/books/byseries/24325
www.nfbar.org
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Braille Monitor Vol. 67, No. 3, March 2024
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:
www.nfb.org
www.nfbnet.org
Facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind
YouTube.com/NationsBlind
www.nfb.org/planned-giving
www.nfb.org/make-gift
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
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2021-07-21/uber-and-lyft-rideshare-drivers-strike-rally-for-pro-act-union
https://newmobility.com/when-an-accessible-hotel-reservation-doesnt-guarantee-anything/?mc_cid=46f4c949b7
nfb.org/pac
https://newmobility.com/when-an-accessible-hotel-reservation-doesnt-guarantee-anything/?mc_cid=46f4c949b7
https://www.census.gov/newsroom/facts-for-features/2023/disabilities-act.html
https://www.statista.com/statistics/262966/number-of-internet-users-in-selected-countries/#:~:text=Countries%20with%20the%20highest%20number%20of%20internet%20users%202023&text=As%20of%20January%202023%2C%20China,around%20311%20million%20internet%20users
https://connectedmed.com/resources/post-pandemic-telehealth-utilization-settles-in-at-20-or-less-of-medical-appointments/
https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2018/12/12/how-far-americans-live-from-the-closest-hospital-differs-by-community-type/
https://www.japha.org/article/S1544-3191(22)00233-3/fulltext
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Braille Monitor Vol. 67, No. 2, February 2024
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
Monitor Miniatures
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:
www.nfb.org
www.nfbnet.org
Facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind
YouTube.com/NationsBlind
www.nfb.org/planned-giving
www.nfb.org/make-gift
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
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Braille Monitor Vol. 67, No. 1, January 2024
The Flagship Publication of the National Federation of the Blind
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Braille Monitor Vol. 66, No. 11, December 2023
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 BlindAn 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
Monitor Miniatures
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:
www.nfb.org
www.nfbnet.org
Facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind
YouTube.com/NationsBlind
www.nfb.org/planned-giving
www.nfb.org/make-gift
www.nfb.org/scholarship
https://www.ablenrc.org/
https://nfb.org/programs-services/early-childhood-initiatives/santa-letters
www.leaderdog.org
http://www.west.net/~bpbooks/mhp.html
https://nfb.org/bolotin
www.actionfund.beanstack.org
https://nfb.org/images/nfb/documents/pdf/distinguished-educator-of-blind-students-award-form-fillable.pdf
https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/statement-board-directors-federation-community-regarding-location
http://www.cityoforlando.net/police/lgbtqsafeplace/
https://socialoffset.org/about-us/
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