A podcast covering different topics related to trending news, blindness, independent living, and NFB news.
Hosts: Anil Lewis, executive director of the NFB Blindness Initiatives department, and Melissa Riccobono, First Lady of the NFB.
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For episodes of our special series dedicated to blind parents, please visit the Blind Parents Connection Podcast page.
Recent Episodes
Here is a list of episodes that include the show notes, the podcast episode, episode transcripts, and important relevant links as needed.
Mother’s Day and Father’s Day: Honoring Blind Moms and Dads
In this episode of the Nation’s Blind Podcast, Melissa and Anil are joined by Corbb O’Connor and Deja Powell to discuss their experiences as blind parents and share advice for new or future moms and dads.
Important Links
- Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Transcript
- My Kids Knew Their Dad Was Enough
- Generational Federationism
- Becoming the Voice His Daughter Will Need
Our Stories, Our Mission: The People Behind the Organized Blind Movement (Part One)
In this episode of the Nation’s Blind Podcast, Melissa and Anil are joined by Gary Wunder. They dive into the story of Adelmo Vigil, president of the NFB of New Mexico. They discuss how he overcame obstacles such as being prevented from learning Braille, being told that he couldn’t teach in a mainstream public school, and his advocacy in the organized blind movement.
Important Links
More Information
To listen to previous episodes, please visit the Nation's Blind Podcast archive. If you have any questions about the Nation's Blind Podcast, or if you would like to contribute to future episodes, please email us at [email protected] or call 410-659-9314, extension 2444.