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Braille Monitor

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National Federation Of the Blind
Vispero
Washington Seminar
Access Technology Affordability Act
Target
Braille Access
JAWS
Sexual Health Education
Coast To Coast Movement Challenge
Apple
11 Labs
Austin, Texas
Structured Discovery Training
Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award

The Braille Monitor is the flagship publication of the National Federation of the Blind. It covers the events and activities of the organized blind movement, addresses the issues we face as blind people, and highlights our members.

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Latest Episodes

Vol. 69, No. 6                                                                                            June 2026

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Convention Bulletin

From the Editor

by Chris Danielsen

Employment Events at the 2026 National Convention

by Li... more

Vol. 69, No. 5                                                                                             May 2026

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Convention Bulletin

From the Editor

by Chris Danielsen

Keeping Co... more

Vol. 69, No. 4                                                                                             April 2026

Contents

Convention Bulletin

The Continued Fight to Protect Section 504 and the Integration Mandate

by Sanho Steele Louchart

My... more

Vol. 69, No. 3                                                                March 2026

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Convention Bulletin 2026

Cold Weather and Common Sense: The 2026 Washington Seminar

by Chris ... more

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Recent Guests

Mika Baugh
Dr. Mika Baugh, presenter on Sexual Health Education and Research
National Federation of the Blind (presenter at the convention)
Episode: Braille Monitor, Vol. 69, No. 2, February 2026
Manahil Jafri
Recent Cornell graduate, former National Association of Blind Students VP
National Association of Blind Students, NABs
Episode: Braille Monitor, Vol. 69, No. 1, January 2026
Gene Kim
Stanford graduate, soon-to-be MIT PhD
National Federation of the Blind (NFB)
Episode: Braille Monitor, Vol. 69, No. 1, January 2026
Kinshuk Tella
Recent graduate, Ohio center for the blind, involved in NABs and scholarships
National Association of Blind Students, NABs; NFB Ohio
Episode: Braille Monitor, Vol. 69, No. 1, January 2026
Jake Konerza
Director of Digital Accessibility at Target
Target
Episode: Braille Monitor, Vol. 68, No. 11, December 2025
Rick Walstrom
Head of Target's guest-facing hardware
Target
Episode: Braille Monitor, Vol. 68, No. 11, December 2025
Steve Decker
Senior Manager of Digital Accessibility
Target
Episode: Braille Monitor, Vol. 68, No. 11, December 2025
Ray Kurzweil
Renowned inventor and advocate for accessible technology; appears in pieces about Kurzweil's recognition and impact.
Kurzweil recognized by MIT; various collaborations with NFB
Episode: Braille Monitor, Vol 68, No. 10, November 2025
Ken Duke
Accomplished blind athlete and federation member featured in 'Running for the Federation'
National Federation of the Blind of Utah
Episode: Braille Monitor, Vol 68, No. 10, November 2025

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Chris Danielsen
Editor of Braille Monitor; hosts segment introductions and transitions; affiliated with the National Federation of the Blind.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
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    This is the place to go for the most wide ranging, thought-provoking, in-depth commentary on blindness anywhere in the world

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    Canada6 years ago

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Strong emphasis on independence and community leadership.
High-quality insights that blend advocacy with practical guidance.
Great guests and credible, movement-informed perspectives.
This is the place to go for broad, thought-provoking commentary on blindness and accessibility.
In-depth discussions that connect policy, technology, and lived experience.

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What is Braille Monitor about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Episodes center on the organized blind movement, focusing on leadership, advocacy, accessibility policy, and practical empowerment. Key threads include independence, community-building within federations, technology's role in mobility and education, and preparations for large-scale events like national conventions. Notable is the consistent pairing of movement history with actionable guidance for members, plus high-profile industry and policy guests that illustrate real-world applications of accessibility, making the show valuable for listeners who want to understand both advocacy strategy and technology-driven inclusion. A standout aspect is the ongoing emphasis on mentorship, governance, and coalition-building across chapters, affiliates,... more

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3. Nation’s Blind Podcast
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Braille Monitor launched 12 years ago and published 166 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Mika Baugh
2. Manahil Jafri
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4. Kinshuk Tella
5. Jake Konerza
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7. Steve Decker
8. Ray Kurzweil

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