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Did I Say That was OK with Me? Understanding Consent and Boundaries
Content warning: This article mentions instances of abuse and sexual assault. If you are a victim or survivor of sexual assault and are in need of support, you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline provided by RAINN at 800.656.HOPE (4673).
Open Letter of Apology from President Riccobono
Content warning: The following letter addresses sensitive topics regarding sexual misconduct and violence.
Dear Fellow Federationists:
Reflections of Gratitude for Eighty Years of the Movement
I originally wrote the below post to Federation leaders for our anniversary which was November 16.
Reflexiones de Gratitud por los Ochenta Años del Movimiento
Originalmente, este mensaje fue embiado a lideres de la Federacion para celebrar nuestro aniversario el lunes 16 de noviembre.
A Vaccine Trial, Discrimination, and Self-Advocacy
As the nation awakened to the realization in mid-March that COVID-19 was about to have a profound effect on our daily lives, I was acutely aware of the consequences of not obeying proper health protocols.
More Than Blindness: My Algebraic Equation
Stepping aside from all the dysfunction happening in this world today, it is apparent how a lot of general thinking in the world works.
Tech Review: The Chameleon 20 Braille Display from APH
The Chameleon 20 is one of two new Braille displays from the American Printing House for the Blind.
Equal Access in Education: An NFB Priority
As schools reopen this fall, some virtually, some in person, and some in a hybridized format, blind students may encounter new and challenging accessibility barriers. Some students already have.
Access Technology Detection as an App Permission: A Possible Solution
“This app would like access to your location.”
“This website would like to access the microphone.”
When Assertiveness and Confidence Made All the Difference
I arrived at the LAX airport at approximately 11:15 p.m. and was scheduled to depart on the 12:40 a.m. flight to Charlotte, North Carolina.