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

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.

President Mark Riccobono presents presidential release #533 in front of a live audience at the Jernigan Institute. He shares a legislative alert for the Access Technology Affordability Act. He discusses Washington Seminar, internships, cooking up advocacy, and end of year giving. President Riccobono also shares Federation Family news and customary endings.

President Mark Riccobono presents presidential release #532. He shares the celebration of the Federation anniversary, Karla Gilbride’s confirmation as General Counsel to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, authentic representation in All the Light We Cannot See, and more. He provides updates on advocacy and policy progress and upcoming Braille programs. President Riccobono also shares Federation Family news and customary endings.

Important links:
nfb.org/winter
actionfund.beanstack.org
nabv.org