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June 30, 2021 – Convention Preview with President Riccobono Jun 30, 2021

In this episode, Anil talks with President Riccobono to get a sneak preview of #NFB21, the biggest event of the year. Learn how our President prepares his banquet speech, what his favorite parts of the convention are, and more. For the latest information about the convention, be sure to visit www.nfb.org/convention. The Nation’s Blind Podcast will take a brief post-convention hiatus and then be back better than ever!

May 6, 2021 – Spectrum Access: Audio Description to Go May 13, 2021

In this episode, Anil and Melissa talk with Petr Kucheryavyy, senior manager at Charter Spectrum’s Product Accessibility Center of Excellence, about Spectrum Access, a free and innovative smartphone app for both iOS and Android that uses audio synchronization to allow you to hear audio description for a variety of content without regard to source or streaming platform, even if you are not a Spectrum customer. Petr explains how the app works, talks about its expanding library of over 500 movies and shows and counting, and briefly touches on other efforts that Charter Spectrum is making to incorporate accessibility across its services. For more information, you can contact: Spectrum Access inbox: SpectrumAccess@charter.com Spectrum’s Disability Support Desk: 1-844-762-1301 Spectrum’s Product Accessibility Center of Excellence: Accessibility@charter.com

April 23, 2021 - And The Audio Description Goes to… Apr 23, 2021

In this episode, Anil and Melissa talk with Rick Boggs, CEO and general manager of AudioEyes. He has breaking news about a forthcoming event with live audio description (AD) provided through a partnership among his company, Vitac, and a major television network, with sponsorship from Google. You’ll want to listen right away so you won’t miss the big event! You may even want to issue the Audio Description Challenge to a friend and watch it together. Rick also talks about AudioEyes, the only company providing audio description that is run and staffed by blind people, and the differences between live and pre-recorded audio description, as well as providing some interesting information about the history and craft of AD.

Diversity and Inclusion in the National Federation of the Blind Apr 14, 2021

In this episode, Anil and Melissa talk with Colin Wong, who co-chairs the diversity and Inclusion Committee of the National Federation of the Blind. Colin talks candidly about his own lived experiences as a blind Asian American, including the conflict between the “model minority” myth and low expectations for the blind in both the Asian community and among the general public. He also talks about why intentional diversity and inclusion efforts are important in the National Federation of the Blind and what members can do to get involved in and enhance the committee’s work.

March 18, 2021 – A Conversation with the National Federation of the Blind Survivor Task Force Apr 06, 2021

Content warning: This episode of the Nation’s blind podcast discusses abuse and sexual assault. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, you are not alone. The National Sexual Assault Hotline offers free, confidential support, 24/7, at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or online.rainn.org. In this episode, Anil and Melissa talk with Marci Carpenter and Daphne Mitchell of the NFB Survivor Task Force. They discuss the role of the task force in helping to advance a safer culture in our organization. They also explore related topics including: Who is a survivor? Why might blind people in particular struggle with the concepts of boundaries and consent, and what other specific challenges do blind survivors face? What is grooming, and what role do power dynamics play in making people vulnerable to it? For the latest information about survivor-led change within the National Federation of the Blind and additional resources, visit nfb.org/survivors.

March 18, 2021 – A Conversation with the National Federation of the Blind Survivor Task Force Mar 18, 2021

Content warning: This episode of the Nation’s blind podcast discusses abuse and sexual assault. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, you are not alone. The National Sexual Assault Hotline offers free, confidential support, 24/7, at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or online.rainn.org. In this episode, Anil and Melissa talk with Marci Carpenter and Daphne Mitchell of the NFB Survivor Task Force. They discuss the role of the task force in helping to advance a safer culture in our organization. They also explore related topics including: Who is a survivor? Why might blind people in particular struggle with the concepts of boundaries and consent, and what other specific challenges do blind survivors face? What is grooming, and what role do power dynamics play in making people vulnerable to it? For the latest information about survivor-led change within the National Federation of the Blind and additional resources, visit nfb.org/survivors.

Meet Blindness Tech Pioneer Dean Blazie Feb 02, 2021

On this episode, Anil and Chris talk with Dean Blazie, who has been working with blind people to develop technology we can use since the 1960s. They discuss how dean got involved in working with blind people through his relationship with Tim Cranmer; how initial ideas they worked on developed into products for blind people; and the origins of the Braille’n’Speak, the pioneering Braille notetaker that took the blind community by storm in the late 1980s and paved the way for similar devices in use today.

November 10, 2020 – The Continued Fight for Fair Wages Nov 10, 2020

On this episode, Anil and Melissa talk with Stephanie Flynt, government program specialist for the National Federation of the Blind. They discuss the continued momentum to eliminate the practice of paying workers with disabilities subminimum wages, including recent reports from the United States Commission on Civil Rights and the National Council on Disability. They also talk about why there is continued resistance to phasing out this practice and what can be done to better educate lawmakers, families of people with disabilities, and the general public.

September 29, 2020 – Use Your Power at the Polls Sep 29, 2020

In this episode, Anil and Melissa talk with Lou Ann Blake, the NFB’s Help America Vote Act project coordinator, about the November 3 election and how blind people can cast our votes. They discuss what the law says about the rights of blind voters, different ways we can vote accessibly, and what the NFB is doing to ensure that more blind voters can cast our ballots privately and independently. They urge everyone to vote and to take our forthcoming voting survey so we can learn how jurisdictions are doing in protecting the rights of blind voters. Watch our video "The Blind Voter Experience" to learn about your rights under federal law and how to exercise them. Also, take a look at our voting resources page.

July 23, 2020 – Learning Together in the Time of Coronavirus (Part 2 of 2) Jul 23, 2020

This episode of the Nation’s Blind Podcast is the second of two episodes featuring a conversation about the joys and challenges of having children learning at home during the coronavirus pandemic. Eric Guillory, director of youth services at the Louisiana Center for the Blind and father of two, and Angela Wolf, teacher at the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and mother of two, discuss the mental and emotional challenges of children being constantly at home during the pandemic and strategies for coping with them, as well as how to successfully work with school officials and others to make sure children’s educational and social needs are being met.

July 2, 2020 – Learning Together in the Time of Coronavirus (Part 1 of 2) Jul 02, 2020

This episode of the Nation’s Blind Podcast is the first of two episodes featuring a conversation about the joys and challenges of having children learning at home during the coronavirus pandemic. Eric Guillory, director of youth services at the Louisiana Center for the Blind and father of two, and Angela Wolf, teacher at the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and mother of two, discuss scheduling and enforcing instructional time and creating “teachable moments” unique to learning at home.

May 13, 2020 – Behind the Scenes of Presidential Release Live May 13, 2020

In this episode, Anil and Melissa have a conversation with President Riccobono, who takes us behind the scenes of the presidential release live. They discuss the history and purpose of the presidential release, why President Riccobono decided to take it in a new direction during the coronavirus pandemic, the success of the new format in bringing our community together, and how the presidential release and other Federation activities might continue to evolve because of what we are learning in this interesting time.

March 4, 2020 – Audio Description: A Professional Perspective (Part 2 of 2) Mar 04, 2020

This episode of the Nation’s Blind Podcast is the second of two episodes exploring the topic of audio description. Chris Danielsen chats with Roy Samuelson, voiceover artist and audio description narrator for hit shows like NCIS and Star Trek, Picard, and major motion pictures like the Oscar-nominated 1917. Roy talks about how he discovered the field of audio description, his evolution from narrator to passionate advocate, how collaboration with the blind people who make up the audience is essential to quality audio description, and how blind people can and should become involved in its creation and production.

February 26, 2020 – Audio Description: The Big Picture (Part 1 of 2) Feb 26, 2020

This episode of the Nation’s Blind Podcast is the first of two episodes exploring the topic of audio description. Anil Lewis chats with Everette Bacon, who, in addition to his duties as president of the NFB of Utah and a member of the NFB board of directors, also represents us on the Disability Advisory Committee to the Federal Communications Commission. Everette talks about his advocacy for audio description, explains the laws and regulations that require it on television and in movie theaters, surveys its availability on streaming services like Netflix and in live theater, and more.

February 19, 2020 – Celebrating Black History Feb 19, 2020

This episode of the Nation’s Blind Podcast celebrates Black History Month with a contemporary discussion from several leaders in our movement. Chris Danielsen chats with Denise Avant, Ron Brown, and Shawn Callaway, all dynamic African-American affiliate presidents and members of the NFB board of directors, who discuss discrimination as experienced by blind people who are also black.

November 27, 2019 – Meet Libra Robinson Dec 05, 2019

Meet Libra Robinson

October 31, 2019 – Meet the Blind Month Oct 31, 2019

Meet the Blind Month

September 24, 2019 - Blind Parents Connection Episode 7: Household Tasks Sep 24, 2019

Household Tasks

September 23, 2019 – National Guide Dog Month Sep 23, 2019

National Guide Dog Month

September 5, 2019 - Blind Parents Connection Episode 6: Making Back to School Successful Sep 05, 2019

Making Back to School Successful

August 16, 2019 – Teacher Talk Aug 16, 2019

Teacher Talk

August 7, 2019 – Back to School Tips Aug 07, 2019

Back to School Tips

July 29, 2019 – Traveling Abroad with Your Guide Dog Jul 29, 2019

Traveling Abroad with Your Guide Dog

July 18, 2019 - Blind Parents Connection Episode 4: Child-Proofing and Playing Inside Jul 18, 2019

Child-Proofing and Playing Inside

July 3, 2019 – Vegas or Bust Jul 03, 2019

Travel Tips for Convention

June 20, 2019 – Summer Programs Jun 20, 2019

Discovering a New Calling

June 12, 2019 – Blind Parents Connection Episode 3: Traveling Jun 12, 2019

Traveling

June 5, 2019 – Summer Programs Jun 05, 2019

Prepare and Pack to Independence

May 8, 2019 – Blind Parents Connection Episode 2: Feeding May 08, 2019

Feeding

April 10, 2019 – Blind Parents Connection Episode 1: Resources Apr 15, 2019

Resources

The Nations Blind Podcast: Episode 30 Nov 30, 2018

November 2018 - Mentoring Can Be Momentous

The Nation's Blind Podcast: Episode 29 Oct 15, 2018

October 2018 - White Cane Awareness Day

The Nation's Blind Podcast: Bonus Episode 7 Sep 19, 2018

September 2018 - NFB Night With The Orioles and Jim Hunter

The Nation's Blind Podcast: Bonus Episode 6 Sep 10, 2018

September 2018 - Rice Krispies Treats "Love Notes"

The Nation's Blind Podcast: Episode 28 Aug 23, 2018

August 2018 - Advocacy and Community Involvement

The Nation's Blind Podcast: Episode 27 Jul 27, 2018

July 2018 - The Proof is in the Parenting

The Nation's Blind Podcast: Bonus Episode 5 Jun 20, 2018

June 2018 - How To Dress For Convention

The Nation's Blind Podcast: Episode 26 May 31, 2018

May 2018 - Convention

The Nation's Blind Podcast: Episode 25 Apr 27, 2018

- April 2018 - Technology and its Role in Living the Lives We Want

The Nation's Blind Podcast: Episode 24 Mar 27, 2018

March 2018 - Tactile Art

The Nation's Blind Podcast: Episode 23 - February 2018 Feb 16, 2018

Bolotin Awards

The Nation's Blind Podcast: Episode 22 - January 2018 Jan 19, 2018

Building Bonds

G.A.B. Session 3 – AIM High Jan 16, 2018

Accessible Instructional Materials in Higher Education

G.A.B. Session 1 - Oppose H.R. 620 Jan 05, 2018

Oppose H.R. 620

The Nation's Blind Podcast: Episode 21 - December 2017 Dec 22, 2017

December 2017

Blind Parenting Podcast Dec 06, 2017

Traveling with Children

The Nation's Blind Podcast: Episode 20 - November 2017 Nov 21, 2017

November 2017

The Nation's Blind Podcast: Episode 19 - October 2017 Oct 19, 2017

October 2017

The Nation's Blind Podcast: Episode 17 - August 2017 Aug 18, 2017

August 2017

The Nations Blind Podcast : Bonus Episode 4 - July 2017 Aug 10, 2017

July 2017

The Nation's Blind Podcast: Episode 16 - June 2017 Jun 22, 2017

June 2017

The Nation's Blind Podcast: Episode 15 - May 2017 Jun 22, 2017

May 2017

The Nations Blind Podcast : Bonus Episode 3 May 2017 May 23, 2017

May 2017

The Nation's Blind Podcast: Episode 7 - September 2016 May 11, 2017

September 2016

The Nations Blind Podcast: Bonus Episode 2 May 05, 2017

May 2017

The Nations Blind Podcast: Bonus Episode 1 Apr 28, 2017

April 2017

The Nation's Blind Podcast: Episode 14 Apr 21, 2017

April 2017

The Nations Blind Podcast Episode 13 Apr 14, 2017

March 2017

The Nation's Blind Podcast: Episode 12 Mar 01, 2017

February 2017

The Nation's Blind Podcast: Episode 11 Jan 26, 2017

January 2017

The Nation's Blind Podcast: Episode 10 Dec 28, 2016

December 2016

The Nation's Blind Podcast: Episode 9 Nov 17, 2016

November 2016

The Nation's Blind Podcast: Episode 8 Oct 17, 2016

October 2016

The Nation's Blind Podcast: Episode 6 Aug 16, 2016

August 2016

The Nation's Blind Podcast: Episode 4 Jul 28, 2016

June 2016

The Nation's Blind Podcast: Episode 3 Jul 28, 2016

May 2016

The Nation's Blind Podcast: Episode 2 Jul 28, 2016

March 2016

The Nation's Blind Podcast: Episode 1 Jul 28, 2016

February 2016

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