Braille Monitor

Braille Monitor Vol. 68, No. 3, March 2025

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.

Braille Monitor Vol. 68, No. 2, February 2025

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, 2024by Gary Wunder
Blind Merchants Lift Off in Nashvilleby Terry C. Smith
Bullish on BLAST and the Blindby James Gashel
We Dare to Be Remarkableby Anil Lewis
Evolving Principles, Practices, and PhilosophyAn address delivered by Mark A. Riccobono
Evolving Principles, Practices, and Philosophy at the Rehabilitation Services Administrationby Danté Allen
Innovate to Elevate: Fostering Excellence in Rehabilitation Services for Blind Youthby Carlos R. Serván
Shaping Twenty-First Century Rehabilitation Systems: Leadership, Partnership, and High ExpectationsModerator: Anil Lewis
We Need Your Help
Why Every Blind Postsecondary Student Should Apply for an NFB Scholarshipby Cayte Mendez
The 2025 Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Awardby Carla McQuillan
The 2025 Blind Educator of the Year Awardby 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

Braille Monitor Vol. 68, No. 1, January 2025

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

Braille Monitor Vol. 67, No. 11, December 2024

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

Braille Monitor Vol. 67, No. 10, November 2024

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

Braille Monitor Vol. 67, No. 9, October 2024

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

Braille Monitor Vol. 67, No. 8, August-September 2024

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

Braille Monitor Vol. 67, No. 7, July 2024

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

Braille Monitor Vol. 67, No. 6, June 2024

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_

Braille Monitor Vol. 67, No. 5, May 2024

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