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