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Presidential Release #503, March 2021
National Federation of the Blind Presidential Releases - English - March 03, 2021 16:47 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsPresident Riccobono delivers the presidential release before a live virtual audience. He provides updates regarding our advocacy efforts, recent letters written to Congress, the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act, national convention, Independence Market specials, 2021 NFB BELL Academy In Home Edi...
Presidential Release #502, February 2021
National Federation of the Blind Presidential Releases - English - February 02, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsPresident Riccobono delivers the presidential release before a live virtual audience. He discusses many celebrations to include Black History Month, the Blind Driver Challenge, and the Journal of Blindness Innovation and Research. President Riccobono also provides updates on the NFB Survivor Task...
Presidential Release #501, January 2021
National Federation of the Blind Presidential Releases - English - January 05, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsPresident Riccobono delivers the presidential release before a live virtual audience. He discusses recent updates with the national convention, independence market, Department of Transportation regarding travelers traveling via air with service animals, Washington Seminar, and more. President Ric...
Presidential Release #500, December 2020
National Federation of the Blind Presidential Releases - English - December 02, 2020 09:30 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsPresident Riccobono delivers the presidential release before a live virtual audience. He discusses actions from American Education Week, the Independence Market, the Smart Cities Summit, other CENA events, and more. The live event includes a special conversation and celebration with Dr. Marc Maur...
Presidential Release #499, November 2020
National Federation of the Blind Presidential Releases - English - November 02, 2020 13:16 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsPresident Riccobono delivers the presidential release before a live virtual audience. He discusses our eightieth anniversary, Washington Seminar, voting resources, the Teachers of Tomorrow training program, the Smart Cities Summit, our scholarship program, an update on the PAC plan, and more.
Presidential Release #498, October 2020
National Federation of the Blind Presidential Releases - English - October 05, 2020 08:44 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsPresident Riccobono presents the presidential release before a live virtual audience. He discusses the importance of voting, this year's Meet the Blind Month with an important gift match campaign with Vispero, an update on the PAC, and more.
Presidential Release #497, September 2020
National Federation of the Blind Presidential Releases - English - September 03, 2020 12:44 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsPresident Riccobono presents the presidential release before a live virtual audience. He discusses the importance of voting, our advocacy and legal efforts, the education technology survey, a new theme for this year's Meet the Blind Month, the upcoming virtual seniors' retreat, and more.
Presidential Release #496, August 2020
National Federation of the Blind Presidential Releases - English - July 31, 2020 10:07 ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis month, President Riccobono recaps the 2020 National Convention, welcomes new members, and discusses our August 9 open house. He also looks ahead to the fall, mentions important research around Walmart and unemployment benefits, and provides updates regarding the Dream Makers Circle and our m...
Presidential Release #495, June 2020
National Federation of the Blind Presidential Releases - English - June 05, 2020 16:16 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsPresident Riccobono again presents the presidential release before a live virtual audience. He delivers the NFB's public statement on racial injustice, and discusses the great work being done during COVID-19 as well as preparations for our national convention. The release includes a live Q&A sess...
Presidential Release #494, May 2020
National Federation of the Blind Presidential Releases - English - May 12, 2020 15:32 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsPresident Riccobono again delivers the presidential release before a live virtual audience. He discusses the national convention, advocacy efforts, legal efforts, Global Accessibility Awareness Day, the Braille Monitor, the NFB BELL® Academy, and Giving Tuesday Now --— all of which was followed b...
Presidential Release #493, April 2020
National Federation of the Blind Presidential Releases - English - April 03, 2020 14:31 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsPresident Riccobono delivers this month's presidential release before a live online audience for the first time. He discusses COVID-19 resources, advocacy efforts, virtual events, the national convention, and more. More than 800 members and friends listened in and many asked questions in the Q&A ...
Presidential Release #492.5, March 2020
National Federation of the Blind Presidential Releases - English - March 13, 2020 17:08 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis is a special message from NFB President Mark A. Riccobono regarding the evolving coronavirus situation and public events.
Presidential Release #492, March 2020
National Federation of the Blind Presidential Releases - English - March 05, 2020 11:30 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsPresident Riccobono delivers breaking news from Washington Seminar, announces that registration for the 2020 National Convention is now open, and reminds everyone to complete the Braille Monitor survey. The President also provides updates from our Dream Makers Circle.
Presidential Release #491, February 2020
Presidential520Releases520-520EN Podcast Episodes - February 07, 2020 20:15 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsAs we dive into February, President Riccobono reviews the important legislative issues we'll address at this year's Washington Seminar. He also discusses upcoming summer programs, the 2020 National Convention, our Braille Monitor survey, and the PAC program.
Presidential Release #491, February 2020
National Federation of the Blind Presidential Releases - English - February 07, 2020 13:23 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAs we dive into February, President Riccobono reviews the important legislative issues we'll address at this year's Washington Seminar. He also discusses upcoming summer programs, the 2020 National Convention, our Braille Monitor survey, and the PAC program.
Presidential Release #490, January 2020
Presidential520Releases520-520EN Podcast Episodes - January 03, 2020 15:29 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsPresident Riccobono wishes everyone a Happy New Year and discusses World Braille Day, the 2020 Washington Seminar, the 2020 National Convention in Houston, including important details regarding hotel reservations, and our goals and priorities for 2020. The President also provides updates from our...
Presidential Release #490, January 2020
National Federation of the Blind Presidential Releases - English - January 03, 2020 10:29 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsPresident Riccobono wishes everyone a Happy New Year and discusses World Braille Day, the 2020 Washington Seminar, the 2020 National Convention in Houston, including important details regarding hotel reservations, and our goals and priorities for 2020. The President also provides updates from our...
December 2019
Presidential520Releases520-520EN Podcast Episodes - December 05, 2019 16:54 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsPresident Riccobono discusses our newly renovated space in Baltimore, the 2020 Washington Seminar, and the many accomplishments and milestones we will celebrate during the NFB board meeting this weekend.
December 2019
National Federation of the Blind Presidential Releases - English - December 05, 2019 11:54 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsPresident Riccobono discusses our newly renovated space in Baltimore, the 2020 Washington Seminar, and the many accomplishments and milestones we will celebrate during the NFB board meeting this weekend.
November 2019
Presidential520Releases520-520EN Podcast Episodes - November 01, 2019 13:01 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsPresident Riccobono talks about our fall convention season, wrapping up Meet the Blind Month, quiet cars, the 2020 National Convention (including an important date change), the scholarship program, the Braille Readers Are Leaders contest, Santa Letters, and the Braille Monitor.
November 2019
National Federation of the Blind Presidential Releases - English - November 01, 2019 09:01 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsPresident Riccobono talks about our fall convention season, wrapping up Meet the Blind Month, quiet cars, the 2020 National Convention (including an important date change), the scholarship program, the Braille Readers Are Leaders contest, Santa Letters, and the Braille Monitor.
October 2019
Presidential520Releases520-520EN Podcast Episodes - October 04, 2019 19:24 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsPresident Riccobono discusses the ultimate goal of and philosophy behind Meet the Blind Month. He also discusses White Cane Awareness Day, NFB's Meet the Blind Month Twitter chats, and our partnership with Mattel featuring the recent launch of UNO Braille. The President also provides updates from...
October 2019
National Federation of the Blind Presidential Releases - English - October 04, 2019 15:24 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsPresident Riccobono discusses the ultimate goal of and philosophy behind Meet the Blind Month. He also discusses White Cane Awareness Day, NFB's Meet the Blind Month Twitter chats, and our partnership with Mattel featuring the recent launch of UNO Braille. The President also provides updates from...
September 2019
Presidential520Releases520-520EN Podcast Episodes - September 06, 2019 19:01 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsPresident Riccobono recaps the 2019 NFB BELL Academies and talks about National Guide Dog Month, the Braille Readers are Leaders contest for blind children and adults, Meet the Blind Month, our September open house gathering, and White Cane Awareness Day. The President also provides updates from ...
September 2019
National Federation of the Blind Presidential Releases - English - September 06, 2019 15:01 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsPresident Riccobono recaps the 2019 NFB BELL Academies and talks about National Guide Dog Month, the Braille Readers are Leaders contest for blind children and adults, Meet the Blind Month, our September open house gathering, and White Cane Awareness Day. The President also provides updates from ...
August 2019
Presidential520Releases520-520EN Podcast Episodes - August 02, 2019 14:28 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsPresident Riccobono discusses the 2019 National Convention (#NFB19), including the 2019 resolutions, and talks about plans for 2020. He also discusses the introduction of the GAIN Act in the U.S. House of Representatives, Meet the Blind Month, Braille calendars, and Pedro and the Octopus. The Pre...
August 2019
National Federation of the Blind Presidential Releases - English - August 02, 2019 10:28 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsPresident Riccobono discusses the 2019 National Convention (#NFB19), including the 2019 resolutions, and talks about plans for 2020. He also discusses the introduction of the GAIN Act in the U.S. House of Representatives, Meet the Blind Month, Braille calendars, and Pedro and the Octopus. The Pre...
June 2019
Presidential520Releases520-520EN Podcast Episodes - June 04, 2019 18:13 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsPresident Riccobono discusses the World Blind Union meeting in Trinidad, NFB summer programs, a special blind parents division seminar in Colorado, new member programs, and the national convention. Executive Director and Convention Chairman John Berggren joins the President to talk about conventi...
June 2019
National Federation of the Blind Presidential Releases - English - June 04, 2019 14:13 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsPresident Riccobono discusses the World Blind Union meeting in Trinidad, NFB summer programs, a special blind parents division seminar in Colorado, new member programs, and the national convention. Executive Director and Convention Chairman John Berggren joins the President to talk about conventi...
May 2019
Presidential520Releases520-520EN Podcast Episodes - May 03, 2019 15:28 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsPresident Riccobono reminds us that we are two months away from our national convention. He also discusses the blindness experience teaching internship, continued calls for advocacy, an NFB investigation of the IRS, and updates from our PAC program and Dream Makers Circle.
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