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Vol. 68, No. 1 January 2025
Chris Danielsen, Editor
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Vol. 68, No. 1 January 2025
Convention Bulletin 2025 (HTML)
Convention Bulletin 2025 (MP3)
A New Editor's Introduction (HTML)
A New Editor's Introduction (MP3)
by Chris Danielsen
Our Federation of the Blind and Physician-Assisted Suicide: When Shall We Speak, and What Strategy Shall We Use? (HTML)
Our Federation of the Blind and Physician-Assisted Suicide: When Shall We Speak, and What Strategy Shall We Use? (MP3)
by Nathanael T. Wales
Breaking Barriers: My Journey as a Blind Juror (HTML)
Breaking Barriers: My Journey as a Blind Juror (MP3)
by Marilyn Green
Leading Courageously with Higher Expectations: Braille, Teacher Preparation, and the Continued Influence of the Organized Blind Movement (HTML)
Leading Courageously with Higher Expectations: Braille, Teacher Preparation, and the Continued Influence of the Organized Blind Movement (MP3)
by Casey Robertson
Is Mobile Voting our Final Shot at Saving Democracy? Interview with Bradley Tusk and Mark Riccobono (HTML)
Is Mobile Voting our Final Shot at Saving Democracy? Interview with Bradley Tusk and Mark Riccobono (MP3)
by Gina Healy and Jennifer Woodall
Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income Updates for 2025 (HTML)
Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income Updates for 2025 (MP3)
by Jesse Shirek
National Federation of the Blind Applauds United States Department of Labor for Proposed Rule Phasing Out Subminimum Wages: Organization Urges Congress to Codify Proposal in Statute (HTML)
National Federation of the Blind Applauds United States Department of Labor for Proposed Rule Phasing Out Subminimum Wages: Organization Urges Congress to Codify Proposal in Statute (MP3)
by Gary Wunder
We Need Your Help (HTML)
We Need Your Help (MP3)
Jessica Beecham: Enthusiastic Servant Leader (HTML)
Jessica Beecham: Enthusiastic Servant Leader (MP3)
Ben Dallin: Outdoorsman, Advocate, Mentor, and Welcoming Builder (HTML)
Ben Dallin: Outdoorsman, Advocate, Mentor, and Welcoming Builder (MP3)
Jim Marks: Rehabilitation Professional, Disability Advocate, Outdoorsman, Father, Grandfather, Husband (HTML)
Jim Marks: Rehabilitation Professional, Disability Advocate, Outdoorsman, Father, Grandfather, Husband (MP3)
Jamie Richey: Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, and Child of God (HTML)
Jamie Richey: Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, and Child of God (MP3)
Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship (HTML)
Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship (MP3)
by Tracy Soforenko
The 2025 Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards (HTML)
The 2025 Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards (MP3)
by Everette Bacon
Monitor Miniatures (HTML)
Monitor Miniatures (MP3)
Complete Braille Monitor (Zipped Word Version)
Complete Braille Monitor (Braille Version) Coming Soon!
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