Braille Monitor - March 2023

Vol. 66, No. 3 March 2023 Contents Illustration: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics are for Blind People Too! Reunion and Recommitment: The Blind Return to Washington, DC by Gary Wunder The Significance of the Washington Seminar 2023 by Mark Riccobono Legislative Agenda of Blind Americans, Priorities for the 118th Congress, First Session Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act Blind Americans Return to Work Act Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act Celebration of Life: Scott C.

Presidential Release #525, March 2023

President Mark Riccobono delivers presidential release #525 before a live virtual audience and the 92nd leadership seminar participants. He provides perspective and updates regarding our advocacy efforts including a breaking news on our legislative priorities. He also discusses subminimum wages, the Orozco case, a new Department of Justice 508 compliance report, education programs, and the biggest event of the year. National Convention registration now open.

Presidential Release #524, February 2023

February 2023 President Mark Riccobono presents Presidential Release #524 from the National Federation of the Blind recording studio. He reflects on January events, celebrates Black History Month, and shares the significance of Washington Seminar presented at Great Gathering-In. President Riccobono also gives updates on the museum, Federation Family news, and customary endings. Important Links: nfb.org/washington-seminar https://www.youtube.com/nationsblind https://nfb.org/get-involved/ways-give

Braille Monitor - January 2023

Vol. 66, No. 1 January 2023 Contents Illustration: Working Together on Literacy Corrections with Apology by Gary Wunder The Evolution of Independence by Elizabeth Rouse Archaeology Through Touch by Natasha Ishaq Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS): An Effort by the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey, Northern Chapter, to Address this Concern in Essex County by Rick Fox and Ellen Sullivan The 2023 Dr.

Presidential Release #523, January 2023

President Mark Riccobono presents Presidential Release #523, the first Presidential Release for 2023. President Riccobono celebrates World Braille Day, announces the new name of the Digital Tactile Display developed by the American Printing House for the Blind (APH), discusses the upcoming Washington Seminar, tells members how to make 2023 National Convention hotel reservations, shares NFB family news, including the passing of long-time Federation leader Scott LaBarre, and announces the creation of the new Scott C. LaBarre Leadership and Justice Fund.