Nation’s Blind Podcast

Something new is happening on the Nation’s Blind Podcast. Tune in to this episode to find out what it is!

In this episode of the Nation’s Blind Podcast, Anil Lewis and Danielle McCann are joined by Federation leader Jordan Moon and member Cindy Scott-Huisman. They respond to some of the most common concerns about autonomous vehicles.

In this episode of the Nation’s Blind Podcast, Anil Lewis and Danielle McCann are joined by Federation leaders, Jordan Moon and Cindy Scott-Huisman. They discuss their experiences with driverless cars.

In this episode of the Nation’s Blind Podcast, Anil Lewis and Danielle McCann are joined by Kevan Worley, our 2026 Jacobus tenBroek award winner. They are also joined by Federation leaders, Steve Sawczyn, Reggie Herbert, and Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship winner, Windolyn Mills. They discuss President Riccobono’s banquet speech and the melody of the organized blind movement.

Important Links:

2026 Banquet Speech

In this episode of the Nation's Blind Podcast, Melissa and Anil discuss back to school tips for blind parents and parents of blind children.

In this episode of the Nation’s Blind Podcast, Melissa is joined by Individualized Education Program (IEP) advocates Katie Filaski, and Javier Diaz. They discuss their experiences supporting blind students and their families and share tips and insights on why IEP advocacy matters.

Important Links:

Individualized Education Plans | National Federation of the Blind

Home | National Organization of Parents of Blind Children

Is there such a thing as a model Federationist or blind person? Is Federation philosophy a rigid set of rules? How do we provide support and raise expectations without judging each other’s choices? Anil and Melissa discuss these questions, dispel some common misconceptions, and point to some resources to help understand and apply the NFB philosophy.

Important links:

NFB Philosophy: What It Is and What It Is Not (Braille Monitor article by President Riccobono and others)

The nature of Independence (speech by Dr. Kenneth Jernigan given at the 1993 National Convention)

In this episode of the Nation’s Blind Podcast, Melissa and Chris discuss the stories of blind people who have been negatively impacted by delays to ADA Title II and Section 504, and what we’re doing about them.

In this episode of the Nation’s Blind Podcast, Melissa and Anil are joined by Corbb O’Connor and Deja Powell to discuss their experiences as blind parents and share advice for new or future moms and dads.

If you haven’t already submitted a policy proposal for consideration at the national convention in the form of a resolution, or are just curious about the process, then this episode will tell you everything you need to know.

President Riccobono talks with Resolutions Committee Chair, Donald Porterfield, who also serves as president of the National Federation of the Blind of Arizona and on our national Board of Directors, about how to submit a resolution, what happens once it’s submitted, and the importance of resolutions to the activity of our movement.

Submit your resolution to [email protected] by June 4.