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Stronger Together: Staying the Path

Editor’s Note: The warmth of our movement grows stronger this anniversary. Read about our history and hope for the future from this 2020 anniversary blog by our President who continues to walk the same path. Para ver la versión en español. Reflections of Gratitude for Eighty Years of the Movement Monday, November 23, 2020 By Mark Riccobono I originally wrote the below post to Federation leaders for our anniversary which was November 16.
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Beauty by Brittany, A Blind Mary Kay Consultant

by Brittany Savage
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The Magic of a Month and Should We be Celebrating

by Gary Wunder
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Anil Lewis speaks at podium, wearing a blue plaid suit and holding his white cane

Celebrating Our Milestone Achievements

By Anil Lewis
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Lucas Matthew wearing an orange T-shirt, wet hair and smiling from ear to ear

Finding My Way to Equality: Coming ‘Home’ to the Federation

By Linda Melendez
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President Riccobono stands on balcony with city of Baltimore in the background

On Blindness, Equality, and Achievement: Who Defines Us

by Mark A. Riccobono
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Kadyn wearing his blue glasses and smiling at the camera.

Collaboration Makes All the Difference

by Amira Lucas
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The Vale: Shadow of the Crown Review

by Karl Belanger
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Students from one of our EQ programs build a tunnel out of cardboard boxes.

STEM Education Can Be Accessible—And Fun!

by Madeline Mau
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A Positive Step Forward: Update on the Issues I had While Trying to Participate in a Vaccine Trial

by Chris Sabine
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