National Federation of the Blind Presidential Releases - English
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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Episodes
Friday Jun 05, 2020
Friday Jun 05, 2020
President 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 session.
Tuesday May 12, 2020
Tuesday May 12, 2020
President 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 by a live Q&A session. More than 900 people attended.
Friday Apr 03, 2020
Friday Apr 03, 2020
President 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 portion of the release, which was moderated by NFB's first vice president, Pam Allen.
Friday Mar 13, 2020
Friday Mar 13, 2020
This is a special message from NFB President Mark A. Riccobono regarding the evolving coronavirus situation and public events.
Thursday Mar 05, 2020
Thursday Mar 05, 2020
President 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.
Friday Feb 07, 2020
Friday Feb 07, 2020
As 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.
Friday Jan 03, 2020
Friday Jan 03, 2020
President 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 Dream Makers Circle.
Thursday Dec 05, 2019
Thursday Dec 05, 2019
President 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.
Friday Nov 01, 2019
Friday Nov 01, 2019
President 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.
Friday Oct 04, 2019
Friday Oct 04, 2019
President 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 our Dream Makers Circle.