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