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The Chicago skyline in autumn

Woman to Woman: Passing the Torch in Illinois

by Patti Chang and Denise Avant
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Kinshuk, wearing a gray suit with a red tie, sits on the stairs of the capital building in D.C. facing towards camera.

Growing My Federation Heart Started with a Scholarship

by Kinshuk Tella For me, every day is Earth Day. Nature always fascinated me. It began with catching insects in my backyard as a child and constructing miniature rainforests in glass terrariums but has now led me to conducting research in the field of environmental geology at Miami University.
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Education
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Convention
close up shot of the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute main entrance on east Wells Street with the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute building sign showing.

Letter from Our Executive Director of Blindness Initiatives Regarding Summer Internship Opportunities

by Anil Lewis
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Employment
Part of the See for Me movie poster.

See for Me: Finally, We’re on the Right Track

by Danielle McCann and Chris Danielsen
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Advocacy
The Teachers of Tomorrow participants and mentors pose for a group photo.

Modeling a Positive Philosophy on Blindness Today for the Teachers of Tomorrow

by Karen Anderson
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Education
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A close up of hands using a BrailleSense

The BrailleSense 6: Better, Faster, Familiar

by Karl Belanger
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Access Technology
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At a table, Danielle listens thoughtfully to a blind man sharing his story.

It’s OK Not to Be OK

by Danielle McCann
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Stories

Statement of the NFB Board of Directors Regarding the Final Report of the Special Committee

This is an update regarding the safety and support initiatives of the National Federation of the Blind.
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View of a rocky and sandy beach

Membership is a Beach: The Water is Nice, but the Sand is Good Too

by Stephanie Cascone Originally printed in the April 2019 issue of the Braille Monitor.
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Advocacy
President Riccobono walks outside away from a corner of an intersection

Más fuertes juntos: Manteniendo el camino

Nota del editor: La calidez de nuestro movimiento se hace más fuerte en este aniversario. Lea sobre nuestra historia y esperanza para el futuro en este blog del aniversario de 2020 de nuestro presidente, que continúa caminando por el mismo camino.
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