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Vol. 64, No. 11 December 2021
Gary Wunder, Editor
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Vol. 64, No. 11 December 2021
The 2022 National Convention: It's Time to Start Our Planning (HTML)
The 2022 National Convention: It�s Time to Start Our Planning (MP3)
by John Berggren
Why Should We Do DEI? (HTML)
Why Should We Do DEI? (MP3)
by Ronza Othman
What it Means to be a Federationist (HTML)
What it Means to be a Federationist (MP3)
by Jennifer Bazer
When Print-Only Documents Preclude Privacy (HTML)
When Print-Only Documents Preclude Privacy (MP3)
by Valerie Yingling
Twenty Truths Never to Forget (HTML)
Twenty Truths Never to Forget (MP3)
by Dr. LaShawna Fant
Transforming and Accelerating Accessibility: The Need for the Organized Blind Movement to Innovate through Inclusive Design (HTML)
Transforming and Accelerating Accessibility: The Need for the Organized Blind Movement to Innovate through Inclusive Design (MP3)
by Sina Bahram
Blind Equality Achievement Month: Yet Another Thing that Makes October Special (HTML)
Blind Equality Achievement Month: Yet Another Thing that Makes October Special (MP3)
From Seed to Harvest (HTML)
From Seed to Harvest (MP3)
by Jerry Moreno
You Can Make a Difference (HTML)
You Can Make a Difference (MP3)
Words Matter (HTML)
Words Matter (MP3)
by Maurice Peret
Reflections on Race, Religion, Disability, Sex, and Broader Issues (HTML)
Reflections on Race, Religion, Disability, Sex, and Broader Issues (MP3)
by Kenneth Jernigan
NFB 2022 Scholarship Program (HTML)
NFB 2022 Scholarship Program (MP3)
by Cayte Mendez
The 2022 Blind Educator of the Year Award (HTML)
The 2022 Blind Educator of the Year Award (MP3)
by Robin House
The 2022 Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Award (HTML)
The 2022 Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Award (MP3)
by Carla McQuillan
2021 Social Security Updates (HTML)
2021 Social Security Updates (MP3)
by Jesa Medders
How about One New Year's Resolution for Your Federation Family (HTML)
How about One New Year's Resolution for Your Federation Family (MP3)
by Gary Wunder
More on Equality vs. Equity (HTML)
More on Equality vs. Equity (MP3)
by Daniel Garcia
Christmas Recollections (HTML)
Christmas Recollections (MP3)
by Mary Ellen Gabias
Independence Market Corner (HTML)
Independence Market Corner (MP3)
by Terry Boone
Keystone Chapter's Second Annual Virtual Talent Show Is an Even Bigger Success This Year! (HTML)
Keystone Chapter�s Second Annual Virtual Talent Show Is an Even Bigger Success This Year! (MP3)
by Lisa Bryant
Monitor Miniatures (HTML)
Monitor Miniatures (MP3)
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