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How the National Federation of the Blind is Changing Lives

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What does it mean to be blind in the 21st century? How can technology and community help people with low vision and blindness live the life they want? In this episode, Nate Carper talks to Mark Riccobono, the President of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the oldest and largest organization led by blind people in the United States.

🎙️They discuss...

  • The vision and values of NFB and how it advocates for the rights and opportunities of blind people
  • The history and significance of the NFB headquarters in South Baltimore
  • The impact of technology, such as the iPhone and AI, on the accessibility and independence of blind people, and the barriers that still exist
  • The importance of local involvement and support for improving the accessibility and livability of neighborhoods for blind people

This episode is full of inspiring stories and insights from a leader who is making a difference in the lives of millions of blind people.

✨Tune in and share your thoughts with us!

✨Please Like, Share and Review wherever you get your podcasts

Location sound recording provided by @nomono

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What does it mean to be blind in the 21st century? How can technology and community help people with low vision and blindness live the life they want? In this episode, Nate Carper talks to Mark Riccobono, the President of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the oldest and largest organization led by blind people in the United States.

🎙️They discuss...

  • The vision and values of NFB and how it advocates for the rights and opportunities of blind people
  • The history and significance of the NFB headquarters in South Baltimore
  • The impact of technology, such as the iPhone and AI, on the accessibility and independence of blind people, and the barriers that still exist
  • The importance of local involvement and support for improving the accessibility and livability of neighborhoods for blind people

This episode is full of inspiring stories and insights from a leader who is making a difference in the lives of millions of blind people.

✨Tune in and share your thoughts with us!

✨Please Like, Share and Review wherever you get your podcasts

Location sound recording provided by @nomono

  continue reading

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