National Federation of the Blind Presidential Releases - English

Jan 31 2025 99 ep. 44 mins 11
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The presidential release is a monthly audio message from President Mark A. Riccobono that highlights the current activities of the National Federation of the Blind.

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Presidential Release #546, February 2025

Jan 31 2025 28 mins  
Presidential Release February 2025 President Mark Riccobono presents presidential release #546. He discusses the legislative priorities of the organized blind movement—specifically the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act, Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act, and Blind Americans Return to Work Act. President Riccobono also shares Federation family news and

Presidential Release #545, January 2025

Jan 03 2025 17 mins  
President Mark Riccobono presents presidential release #545. He celebrates the new year and World Braille Day. President Riccobono discusses membership for the year and strengthening our financial position of the organized blind movement. He also shares reference articles and customary endings. References: Jeannie Massay: https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm19/bm1904/bm1

Presidential Release #544, December 2024

Dec 02 2024 17 mins  
This is the National Federation of the Blind Presidential Release #544 with Mark Riccobono. President Riccobono delivers a message of gratitude and unity. He emphasizes the importance of being blind-centered and blind-led. He also highlights the significance of the upcoming year, calling on members to set goals and work together to make 2025 the best year yet for the organized blin

Presidential Release #543, November 2024

Nov 01 2024 21 mins  
This is the National Federation of the Blind Presidential Release #543 with Mark Riccobono. President Riccobono celebrates the Federation Anniversary, shares how our stories are one of the most powerful tools we have, and highlights a Kernel Book story. For your chapter meeting, share this release and discuss the questions and topics that President Riccobono presents. Important L

Presidential Release #542, October 2024

Oct 01 2024 18 mins  
This is the National Federation of the Blind Presidential Release #542 with Mark Riccobono. President Riccobono welcomes us to Blind Equality Achievement Month. He shares perspective on our commitments as members. For your chapter meeting, share this release and discuss the principles President Riccobono mentions so that we can continue to fulfill these commitments together.

Presidential Release #541

Sep 06 2024 28 mins  
President Mark Riccobono presents presidential release number #541. He discusses entering the season of change, season of action, season of building. He shares information on voting, the upcoming Rideshare Rally, and AbilityOne. President Riccobono announces the upcoming Bay Bridge Run led by our National Organization of Parents of Blind Children. He wraps up with celebrating the P

Presidential Release #540, August 2024

Aug 02 2024 29 mins  
President Mark Riccobono presents presidential release number #540. He reflects on the 2024 National Convention, the Americans with Disabilities Act anniversary, and the announcement regarding Blind Barbie. He discusses updates regarding the Blind Americans Return to Work Act, Monarch funding, and NFB-NEWSLINE. President Riccobono shares information about Blind Equality Achievement

Presidential Release #539, June 2024

May 31 2024 31 mins  
President Mark Riccobono presents presidential release #539. He shares the National Federation of the Blind belief statement and welcomes the first IEP Advocacy Academy cohort to the Jernigan Institute. He discusses Pride Month and the work we are doing to make the 2024 National Convention welcoming and inclusive for all members. He introduces us to Equality Florida and announces t

Presidential Release #538, May 2024

May 02 2024 28 mins  
President Mark Riccobono presents presidential release #538. He shares more updates about the 2024 National Convention, including important information about our overflow hotels, the need for members to volunteer as ambassadors, how and when to submit resolutions, and the national convention career fair. All members are encouraged to exercise their legal right to vote privately and

Presidential Release #537, April 2024

Apr 05 2024 28 mins  
President Mark Riccobono presents presidential release #537. He shares more updates about the 2024 National Convention including the Service Support Provider volunteers, the annual Book Fair, and NAGDU opportunity. President Riccobono discusses employers illegally require driver’s licenses in job applications when driving is not an essential function of the job and how we can com