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Braille Monitor

Vol. 54, No. 8                                                          August/September 2011

Gary Wunder, editor

Published in inkprint, in Braille, and on cassette by

The National Federation of the Blind

Marc Maurer, president

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Contents

Vol. 54, No. 8                                                          August/September 2011

 

Lead Photo Listen Now (MP3)

The 2011 Convention Roundup Listen Now (MP3)

Presidential Report 2011 Listen Now (MP3)
by Marc Maurer

Awards Presented at the 2011 Convention
of the National Federation of the Blind
Listen Now (MP3)

The 2011 Bolotin AwardsListen Now (MP3)
by James Gashel

Meet the 2011 National Federation
of the Blind Scholarship Class
Listen Now (MP3)

Opportunity, Danger, and the Balance of RiskListen Now (MP3)
by Marc Maurer

The Spirit of the Journey: The Blind Driver Challenge
and the Direction of Our Movement
Listen Now (MP3)
by Mark A. Riccobono

No More Subminimum Wages: The Time Is Now! Listen Now (MP3)
by Fredric K. Schroeder

Conditions in the Sheltered WorkshopListen Now (MP3)
by Damashe Thomas

Report on Disability Employment Policy
from the Department of Labor
Listen Now (MP3)
by Kathleen Martinez

Valuable Work and Valuable Workers:
A Report from the Chicago Lighthouse for People
Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Listen Now (MP3)
by Janet Szlyk

Changes in Policy and Programs for the BlindListen Now (MP3)
by Jim Kesteloot

Addressing Inequities in the Workplace:
The Promise of Equal Opportunity
Listen Now (MP3)
by Jacqueline Berrien

The 2011 Resolutions:
A Declaration of Independence for the Blind
Listen Now (MP3)
by Sharon Maneki

National Federation of the Blind Resolutions 2011Listen Now (MP3)

Convention MiniaturesListen Now (MP3)

         Complete Braille Monitor

          Complete Braille Monitor (Download Zipped Word Version)

          Complete Braille Monitor Audio File (Zipped MP3 Version)

          Complete DAISY Audio File (Zipped MP3 Version)

Copyright 2011 by the National Federation of the Blind