Vol. 67, No. 9                                                                                             October 2024

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