National Federation of the Blind Presidential Releases - English The National Federation of the Blind

President Mark Riccobono presents presidential release #539. He shares the National Federation of the Blind belief statement and welcomes the first IEP Advocacy Academy cohort to the Jernigan Institute. He discusses Pride Month and the work we are doing to make the 2024 National Convention welcoming and inclusive for all members. He introduces us to Equality Florida and announces the NFB24 Social Offset Campaign. President Riccobono reminds us of the many volunteer opportunities and the Dream Big: Give $25 Drive. Lastly, he shares congratulations to our tremendous work to pass H.R. 3935, the legislation that reauthorized the Federal Aviation Administration for the next five years.
 
Important links:
https://nfb.org/convention
https://nfb.org/give25
https://nfb.org/bell

President Mark Riccobono presents presidential release #538. He shares more updates about the 2024 National Convention, including important information about our overflow hotels, the need for members to volunteer as ambassadors, how and when to submit resolutions, and the national convention career fair.
All members are encouraged to exercise their legal right to vote privately and independently in primary elections and in the general election in November, and to report to the Department of Justice and the national office if they are unable to do so. President Riccobono also shares information about our “Dream Big: Give $25 Drive” and the chance for those who contribute to win a Monarch (a Braille and tactile graphic display), a new official and accessible Rubik’s Cube (developed in partnership with the Federation), and more. He wraps up with Federation family news and customary endings.
Important links:nfb.org/convention
Voting.section@usdoj.gov
resolutions@nfb.org
https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/give-25

President Mark Riccobono presents presidential release #537. He shares more updates about the 2024 National Convention including the Service Support Provider volunteers, the annual Book Fair, and NAGDU opportunity. President Riccobono discusses employers illegally require driver’s licenses in job applications when driving is not an essential function of the job and how we can combat that, and he announces Teachers of Tomorrow program, Self-Advocacy Toolkit and Tracking Form for Nonvisual Accessibility, the 2025 Washington Seminar, and more. President Riccobono also shares Federation Family news and customary endings.
 
Important links:nfb.org/conventionbookfair@actionfund.org https://nagdu.org/sponsorshipNFB.org/CENA

President Mark Riccobono presents presidential release #536 on Leap Day with the 94th Leadership Seminar at the Jernigan Institute. He shares reminders about the scholarship applications and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion calendar for planning Federation events. President Riccobono discusses the importance of national convention and announces the convention theme, registration, first timer opportunities, the ambassador program, and the convention ally network. President Riccobono also shares Federation Family news and customary endings.

President Mark Riccobono presents presidential release #535, recorded in the NFB studio. He gives us a recap on the Great Gathering-In and congressional reception, the anniversary of the Jernigan Institute groundbreaking, and a request for members to share their stories. He discusses our publications, the Federation’s award programs, and more. President Riccobono also shares Federation Family news and customary endings.

President Mark Riccobono presents presidential release #534. He celebrates World Braille Day and shares a difficult announcement regarding our affiliated training center, BLIND, Inc. He discusses Washington Seminar, our opposition on Cogswell and Macy Act, and membership reminder. President Riccobono also shares Federation Family news and customary endings.