President Mark Riccobono presents the National Federation of the Blind Presidential Release #557. He recaps our week of advocacy at the NFB Washington Seminar and shares highlights from his trip to the World Blind Union meeting, underscoring the Federation’s influence among blind organizations worldwide. He also includes his opening remarks from the Great Gathering-In, emphasizing the importance of the 2026 NFB Washington Seminar for blind Americans. He concludes with Federation family news and his customary closing remarks.