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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. 68, No. 10                                                                       November 2025                                                          Contents   Illustration: Ray Kurzweil Honored at his Alma Mater, MIT   Running for the Federation: Meet Ken Duke   Bountiful Expressions of Thanksgiving from the Mississippi Affiliate Compiled by LaShawna Fant   Back to School Bags for Braille Readers by Peggy Chong   United States Department of Justice Sues Uber for $125 Million by Chris Danielsen   Graduating from the Colorado Center for the Blind Means More Than Skills by Jeremy Smith   National Federation of the Blind Commends House Introduction of Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act   National Federation of the Blind Denounces Devastating Job Cuts Within the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services   When Cuts Become Catastrophe: Defending Braille and Deafblind Education by Justin Young   Equal Access to Live Theater: Opening New Worlds through Audio Description and Touch Tours by Cindy Scott-Huisman   Blind-Centered Innovations through JAWS for Windows: Celebrating Thirty Years and a Commitment to Leadership into the Future by Glen Gordon and Ryan Jones   A Commitment to High Expectations: Leadership through Reflecting the Hopes of Blind People in Education by Anne Lancaster   Monitor Miniatures   Photo and Web List Issue: [November 2025] Photos: Ken Duke LaShawna Fant Peggy Chong Chris Danielsen Jeremy Smith Justin Young Cindy Scott-Huisman Glen Gordon Ryan Jones Anne Lancaster 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.touchofgeniusprize.org https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/legislative-priorities/legislative-alerts/reinstate-funding-critical. freedomscientific.com/insertjclub

Contents   Vol. 68, No. 9                                                                October 2025   What is Braille Monitor Early Access? by Chris Danielsen   Twenty Years of Dr. Edward C. Bell and the Institute on Blindness by Gary Wunder   Remembering the Why, the Purpose, and the Philosophy: My Journey to Becoming a Structured Discovery Cane Travel Teacher by Denise Mackenstadt   The New NLS DTB Player: A Compelling Upgrade by Karl Belanger   “Access On” through Collective Action: Mobilizing Leadership through Blind-Centered Technology Perspectives by Jonathan Mosen   Collective Action through Financial Technology: Utilizing Disability Wisdom to Build Meaningful Innovations by John Ciocca   From the NFB Archives: A Story of tenBroek’s Groundbreaking Work in Civil Rights   A Bridge to Myself, a Bridge to Our Dreams by Melissa Riccobono   Remembering Ruth Miriam Swenson: Advocate, Leader, and Friend by Gary Wunder   From the President’s Desk   Monitor Miniatures   Photo and Web List Issue: [OCTOBER 2025] Photos: Chris Danielsen Gary Wunder Dr. Edward Bell Denise Mackenstadt Jonathan Mosen John Ciocca Melissa Riccobono Ruth Miriam Swenson President Riccobono   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/pac www.blindpilots.org. https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm25/bm2507/bm250707.htm https://nfb.org/donate. https://nfb.org/movers, https://nfb.org/baybridge

Vol. 68, No. 8                                                                         August/September 2025                                                          Contents   The #NFB25 Convention Roundup by Chris Danielsen   2025 Presidential Report An Address Delivered by Mark A. Riccobono   Employment Events at the 2025 National Convention by Nikki Jackson   Screen Readers and Street Smarts: How Travel Taught Me Tech by Brett Boyer   Creativity, Persistence, and Hope: Reclaiming Our Stories through the Organized Blind Movement An Address Delivered by Mark A. Riccobono   Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Award Presentation Presented by Carla McQuillan   Blind Educator of the Year Award Presentation Presented by Robin House   The Eighteenth Annual Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards Presented by Everette Bacon   Jacobus tenBroek Award Presentation Presented by Pam Allen   Kenneth Jernigan Award Presentation Presented by Curtis Chong   Remarks of the 2025 National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Class   Resolutions Adopted by the 2025 National Convention   Monitor Miniatures   © 2025 by the National Federation of the Blind   Photos: Chris Danielsen Mark Riccobono Nikki Jackson Brett Boyer Dan Kelley Maurice Peret Lee Martin Sam Seavey Mika Baugh Dr. Casey Roberts Julie Deden Glen Gordon Scholarship Class Convention photos 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/get-involved/national-convention/first-timers-guide. www.nfb.org/pac https://withpurple.com. https://blindlawyers.net https://museum.nfb.org https://nfb.org/ecommerce https://nfb.org/convention https://nfb.org/member. https://nfb.org/presidential-releases https://nfb.org/committee-interest https://bookshare.org/nfb https://nfb.org/get-involved/ways-give https://nfb.org/movers https://nfb.org/donate https://www.nfb.org/get-involved/ways-give/planned-giving

Vol. 68, No. 7                                                                                             July 2025                                                          Contents   Taking Back My Life: A Journey from Control to Freedom by Mary Azatyan-Witmeyer   No Sights Necessary: Firearm Safety and Range Experience by Christine Faltz Grassman   Dedicated Determination Can Help Create Change by Cindy Scott-Huisman houseman   Looking Towards Our Future: Making Healthy Aging Accessible by Rishika Kartik and Christopher Liu lay-o   Social Determinants of Health: A Framework for Communicating with Health Care Professionals and Policy Specialists about the Work of the Organized Blind Movement by Justin Salisbury   Building a Museum Beyond Expectations: Blueprints for Change   Book Review: Connecting Dots: A Blind Life by Joshua A. Miele with Wendell Jamieson mealy Reviewed by Deborah Kendrick   Legislative Update by Chris Danielsen   Living by Standards: When Blindness Isn’t the Limitation by Kristopher I. Crawley   Innosearch AI and National Federation of the Blind Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Digital Accessibility for Blind and Low-Vision Communities   Google and Aira Launch AI Visual Interpreter Pilot Project by Chris Danielsen   From the President’s Desk   Monitor Miniatures     Photo and Web List Issue: [JULY 2025] Photos: Mary Elizabeth Azatyan-Witmeyer Christine Faltz Grassman Rishika Kartik Christopher Lui Justin Salisbury A Blind Life by Joshua Miele (book) Deborah Kendrick Chris Danielsen Kristopher I Crawley President Riccobono Museum photos – within article 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/get-involved/national-convention/first-timers-guide. www.troubledefense.com/blind-and-low-vision-firearms-training. www.blindmuse.org. https://www.SaatvaADAsettlement.com. https://eastendtrialgroup.com. www.sfl.org; https://nfb.org/museum. nfb.org/convention. nfb.org/publications

Contents Vol. 68, No. 6                                                                                             June 2025 Convention Bulletin 2025 Welcome to New Orleans A Handful of Blind Little Boys and Girls from Tennessee Just Beat the Speaker of the House by James Brown My Kids Knew Their Dad Was Enough by Bruce Sexton Blind Americans and the End of Paper Benefit Checks: What You Need to Know by Jesse Shirek A Comparison of the Brailliant BI 40X and Braille eMotion Smart Displays by Karl Belanger What Is Your “Of”? by Shannon Cook Progress and Peril: Developments in Texas v. Kennedy by Chris Danielsen My Antarctic Journey by Erin Daley Lead and Drive: Give $25 in ’25 Staying True to Our Mission While Respecting Our Differences by Gary Wunder Always Partisan for Blind People Striking the Technology Balance by Jeff Altman A Tribute to Patricia Grebloski: Founding Member of the Keystone Chapter, Philadelphia by Lisa Bryant     Photo and Web List Issue: [JUNE 2025] Photos: James Brown Bruce Sexton Jesse Shirek Karl Belanger Shannon Cook Chris Danielsen Erin Daley Gary Wunder Melissa Riccobono Mark Riccobono Jeff Altman Patricia Grebloski  Lisa Bryant 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/get-involved/national-convention/first-timers-guide. https://www.airportshuttleneworleans.com. https://www.norta.com/ride-with-us/know-before-you-go/transit-accessibility/paratransit-service or call 504-248-3900

Vol. 68, No. 5                                                                                                                                                     May 2025                   Contents   Convention Bulletin 2025   New on the Agenda: The United States Access Board will be at National Convention   From Fear to Empowerment: Moms’ Stories of Raising Blind Children by Z’Leah N. Liburd   Crossing the Bay Bridge by Cassie McKinney   A Mother of Faith and Strength: Interview with Mississippi's Linda Lankston Clay by LaShawna Fant   Beyond the Chatbot: Innovations in the Fast-Changing World of AI by Jonathan Mosen   Blindness in Current Political Discourse: Stemming a Toxic Tide by Chris Danielsen   From the President’s Desk   National Federation of the Blind and Blind Students Sue West Virginia University for Discrimination   Resolution Reminders by Donald Porterfield   Lawsuit Alleges that New York Courts Systemically Discriminate Against Blind Jurors in Grand Jury System   Disability Advocates Sue Social Security Administration and DOGE to Stop Unlawful Cuts to Social Security Services   Monitor Miniatures   Photo and Web List Issue: [MAY 2025] Photos: Z’Leah N. Liburd Cassie McKinney LaShawna Fant Linda Lankston Clay Jonathan Mosen Chris Danielsen Mark Riccobono Donald Porterfield 2 photos came with bay bridge article- in need of captions   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/get-involved/national-convention/first-timers-guide. https://www.access-board.gov, https://www.bookshare.org/ https://www.stepupforstudents.org/for-parents/scholarship-details/unique-abilities/ https://www.fsdbk12.org/cane-quest https://dbs.fldoe.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.fsdbk12.org/https://www.fsdbk12.org/braille-challenge https://hadley.edu https://lighthouseblv.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.maxiaids.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.loc.gov/nls/ https://lighthouseblv.org/ https://notebooklm.google.com https://browngold.com/ https://www.drofwv.org/ nopbc.org

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: www.nfb.org www.nfbnet.org Facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind YouTube.com/NationsBlind www.nfb.org/planned-giving www.nfb.org/make-gift https://www.icanconnect.org. https://www.youtube.com/@iCanConnectCampaign https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/first-timers-guide https://dredf.org/protect-504 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  

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   Monitor Miniatures   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: 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/get-involved/national-convention/first-timers-guide https://nfb.org/cena. https://nfb.org/bolotin https://nfb.org/donate. 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.levelaccess.com/compliance-overview/european-accessibility-act-eaa/#:~:text=The%20European%20Accessibility%20Act%20(EAA,accessible%20to%20people%20with%20disabilities. 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 https://www.facebook.com/?force_mobile=1 https://nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-accessibility/self-advocacy-toolkit-and-tracking-form https://nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/inaccessibility-tracker-form bit.ly/3DR5ucT. 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.

Vol. 68, No. 2                                                                                   February 2025                                                        Contents Convention 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: 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/convention www.nfb.org/scholarships. www.hiohare.com https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/first-timers-guide. https://nfb.org/convention https://nfb.org/images/nfb/documents/pdf/distinguished-educator-of-blind-students-award-form-fillable.pdf https://nabslink.org/civicrm/event/info?id=5&reset=1 nfb.org/brand

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   Monitor Miniatures   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: www.nfb.org www.nfbnet.org Facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind YouTube.com/NationsBlind www.nfb.org/planned-giving www.nfb.org/make-gift https://www.politico.com/news/2024/04/17/lawmaker-withdraws-california-bill-assisted-dying-00152840 https://www.cfb.ca https://www.ablenrc.org/. http://www.west.net/~bpbooks/mhp.htm https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/first-timers-guide https://nfb.org/convention https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assisted_suicide https://abilityjobs.com https://abilityjobfair.org https://abilityE.com, 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 https://nfb.org/bolotin

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: www.nfb.org www.nfbnet.org Facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind YouTube.com/NationsBlind www.nfb.org/planned-giving www.nfb.org/make-gift 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 Bookshare.org www.cviscotland.org https://www.perkins.org/our-work/cvi/by-the-numbers/ https://www.perkins.org/resource/my-experience-navigating-the-transition-from-high-school-to-college-as-a-student-with-cvi/ www.nfb.org/scholarships. 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

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   Monitor Miniatures   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: www.nfb.org www.nfbnet.org Facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind YouTube.com/NationsBlind www.nfb.org/planned-giving www.nfb.org/make-gift https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/what-is-diabetes www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/preventing-problems/nerve-damage-diabetic-neuropathies/what-is-diabetic-neuropathy https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/what-is-diabetes www.actionfund.org. https://nfb.org/programs-services/free-white-cane-program. https://actionfund.org/index.php/donate www.touchofgeniusprize.org 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). https://nfb.org/programs-services/blind-month

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: www.nfb.org www.nfbnet.org Facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind YouTube.com/NationsBlind www.nfb.org/planned-giving www.nfb.org/make-gift www.americanbar.org/news https://trelegal.com/ ssa.gov/securitystat

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   Monitor Miniatures   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: 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/resolutions www.unseen-film.com www.Aira.io www.nfb.org/pac https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/2024-national-convention-agenda https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/past-conventions/2024-national-convention     https://nfb.org/get-involved/ways-give https://nfb.org/about-us/annual-report-and-financials. https://nfb.org/donate. www.sfl.org http://www.blindcaferadio.com

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   Monitor Miniatures     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: www.nfb.org www.nfbnet.org Facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind YouTube.com/NationsBlind www.nfb.org/planned-giving www.nfb.org/make-gift Dontbreakthebudget.com/payment dontbreakthebudget.com https://beta.sonos.com/key/passport

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   Monitor Miniatures   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: www.nfb.org www.nfbnet.org Facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind YouTube.com/NationsBlind www.nfb.org/planned-giving www.nfb.org/make-gift https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assisted_suicide_in_the_United_States nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/national_convention_ambassador_

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