Presidential Release #472: May 2018 (Spanish Audio)

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. It is shared with every chapter of the organization.

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Listen to previous episodes at nfb.org/presidential-releases.

Items Covered

Discussion of the Federation's ground-breaking settlement with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS)

Update on legislative priorities including:

Marrakesh Implementation Act

TIME Act and elimination of unfair wages

Access Technology Affordability Act

Right-to-parent efforts across the country

Federation Family notes

Customary endings including a salute to May the 4th

Related Resources 

Press release for the CMS settlement

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing from April 18

Factsheets for TIME Act and Access Technology Affordability Act

Blindparents.org

Listen to the May 2018 Release