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Vol. 64, No. 8 August/September 2021
Gary Wunder, Editor
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Vol. 64, No. 8 August/September 2021
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The 2021 Convention Roundup (HTML)
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Presidential Report 2021 (HTML)
Presidential Report 2021 (MP3)
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The Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards (HTML)
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Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Award (HTML)
Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Award (MP3)
Scholarship Comments Made at the Meeting of the NFB Board of Directors (HTML)
Scholarship Comments Made at the Meeting of the NFB Board of Directors (MP3)
Reflection, Revolution, and Race: A Growing Understanding within the Organized Blind Movement (HTML)
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The Strength of a Champion: Transforming Federation Spirit into Personal Progress (HTML)
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NFB Board of Directors Statement Regarding NFB's Constitution and Code of Conduct (HTML)
NFB Board of Directors Statement Regarding NFB's Constitution and Code of Conduct (MP3)
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by Eve Hill
Stronger Future Together through a Commitment to Full Participation: Building the Tools to Empower All to Vote (HTML)
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by Bradley Tusk
Interview with Senator Tammy Duckworth (HTML)
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Innovating Mapping Technology: A Mission Built on the Experience of the Blind (HTML)
Innovating Mapping Technology: A Mission Built on the Experience of the Blind (MP3)
by Jose Gaztambide
The Transformative Power of the 2021 Convention Resolutions (HTML)
The Transformative Power of the 2021 Convention Resolutions (MP3)
by Sharon Maneki
2021 Resolutions (HTML)
2021 Resolutions (MP3)
National Association of Guide Dog Users Reports (HTML)
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Independence Market Corner (HTML)
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