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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   Monitor Miniatures   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: www.nfb.org www.nfbnet.org Facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind YouTube.com/NationsBlind www.nfb.org/planned-giving www.nfb.org/make-gift 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/national-center-blind-youth-science/nfb-eq/nfb-eq-teachers https://nfb.org/programs-services/education/national-center-blind-youth-science/nfb-eq/nfb-eq-parents 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 http://dx.doi/10.5241/12-220 https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm97/bm970402.htm  

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   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/

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   Monitor Miniatures   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: www.nfb.org www.nfbnet.org Facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind YouTube.com/NationsBlind www.nfb.org/planned-giving www.nfb.org/make-gift NFB.org/Contribute/Ride4Literacy https://www.markey.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/resolution_on_rehabilitation_act_of_1973_-_092623pdf1.pdf https://special.usps.com/testkits/accessible https://acl.gov/DIAL https://youtube.com/@MadieHendrixSoprano?si=SJOnO0AbQz4YvuFw https://www.facebook.com/MadieHendrixSoprano?mibextid=b06tZ0

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  loc.gov/ThatAllMayRead

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 https://ncd.gov/progressreport/2016/progress-report-october-2016

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 menus4all.com

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   Monitor Miniatures   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: www.nfb.org www.nfbnet.org Facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind YouTube.com/NationsBlind www.nfb.org/planned-giving www.nfb.org/make-gift https://www.youtube.com/@idahosblind. https://cocenter.org/blindness-hope-and-belief-from-liberia-to-littleton-and-back/ https://www.ndhope.org/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVeCG7_EhrM www.minyasui.org. https://nfb.org/presidential-releases

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   Monitor Miniatures   Learn more at nfb.org/publications.

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   Monitor Miniatures   Learn more at nfb.org/publications.  

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   Learn more at nfb.org/publications.

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.

Gary Wunder, Editor The Braille Monitor is the flagship publication of the National Federation of the Blind. Articles in this issue: Convention Bulletin 2023 Houston, We Don’t Have a Problem by Norma Crosby Celebrating 2023 Women’s History Month: Two Women Share a Historical Position on how a Leader in the National Federation of the Blind has Helped to Shape their Vision into Reality by Suzanne Turner and Rachel Kuntz Growing My Federation Heart Started with a Scholarship by Kinshuk Tella We Need Your Help Normality: The Key to Low Expectations by Cricket Bidleman A Moving Report from the Director of the National Library Service for the Print-Disabled by Jason Broughton Accessible Pharmacy Labeling in Each State by Sharla Glass NFB BELL® Academy: Raising Expectations, Changing Lives by Karen Anderson Federal Tech Is Inaccessible, but Now Blind People Can Do Something about It by Eve Hill Supreme Action to Shatter Low Expectations: Living Blind and Serving on the Bench by Richard Bernstein Cooking Is My Passion by Regina Mitchell The Right to Participate Fully in Twenty-First Century America by Anne Raish Remarkably Unremarkable by David Andrews Lessons from my Federation Family by Cassie McNabb McKinney Monitor Miniatures Learn more at nfb.org/publications.

Gary Wunder, Editor The Braille Monitor is the flagship publication of the National Federation of the Blind. Articles in This Issue Convention Bulletin 2023 Illustration: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics are for Blind People Too! Reunion and Recommitment: The Blind Return to Washington, DC by Gary Wunder The Significance of the Washington Seminar 2023 by Mark Riccobono Legislative Agenda of Blind Americans, Priorities for the 118th Congress, First Session Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act Blind Americans Return to Work Act Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act Celebration of Life: Scott C. LaBarre Remarks by Anahit LaBarre Remarks by Alan Olson Remarks by Mark Riccobono Remarks by Judy Perry Martinez Remarks by Daniel F. Goldstein Remarks by Marc Maurer Remarks by Pam Allen Remarks by Francis Gurry Remarks by Maryanne Diamond Remarks by Julie Reiskin State of Colorado Proclamation You Can Make a Difference Learn more at nfb.org/publications.

Gary Wunder, Editor The Braille Monitor is the flagship publication of the National Federation of the Blind.  Articles in this Issue: Convention Bulletin 2023 Illustration: More Than an Emotionally Touching Case for Braille? The Federation Loses a Longtime Leader and a Strong Advocate for Becoming all One Can Be by Gary Wunder President's Message by Mark Riccobono Engineering a New Response: Transforming At-Home Testing through Partnership with the Blind by Jill Heemskerk What You Should Know to Win Yourself a Scholarship by Catherine Mendez Who Are the Blind Who Lead the Blind: Those Elected in 2022 Saying Thank You and Encouraging Further Accessibility by John Miller Disability Intersections: Blindness and Autism by Matt Langland Allyship and Inclusivity by Rishika Kartik Touring and Facilities by Ramona Walhof Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship by Tracy Soforenko The Journey of Braille: From the Hands of the Creator to Earth Orbit by Marc Maurer Reading to Succeed: How the Power of Braille Literacy Opened New Avenues for Interpreting My World by John Kalkanli You Can Make a Difference Learn more at nfb.org/publications.

Gary Wunder, Editor The Braille Monitor is the flagship publication of the National Federation of the Blind.  Articles in this Issue: Convention Bulletin 2023 Illustration: Working Together on Literacy Corrections with Apology by Gary Wunder The Evolution of Independence by Elizabeth Rouse Archaeology Through Touch by Natasha Ishaq Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS): An Effort by the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey, Northern Chapter, to Address this Concern in Essex County by Rick Fox and Ellen Sullivan The 2023 Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards by Everette Bacon How Going Blind Helped Me Rediscover the Power of Optimism by Sameer Doshi Central Valley Chapter Takes on Challenges in Blind Equality Achievement Month by Rachel Grider You Can Make a Difference Living the Life He Wants: Stoking Employment Opportunities through Movies, Sports, and Achievement by Jack Chen Living the Life She Wants: Staying Grounded and Shooting for the Moon with Federation Philosophy by Deena Lambert The Passing of Jim Omvig: A State President who Touched the World in so Many Ways by Gary Wunder You're Golden: Reflections from the NFB National Senior Division's 2020 and 2021 Senior Retreats, Plus Some Additional Musings on Aging by Miss Ruth Williams Blind to Problems: How VA's Electronic Record System Shuts Out Visually Impaired Patients by Darius Tahir 2023 Writers' Division Contest Guidelines Seeing that Piano Tuning is for Both the Museum and the Agenda of the Movement by Don Mitchell Rookie Tails: A Seeing Eye Dog Team's First National Convention by Alyssa and Jan Henson NOPBC Conference Sharing Our CORE Values: Creating Opportunities, Raising Expectations by Carlton Anne Cook Walker Monitor Miniatures Learn more at nfb.org/publications.