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Episode 8

Building Bridges at the NFB Convention

In this month’s episode, Hosts Qualik Ford and Derique Simon sit down with Melissa Riccobonno, First Lady of the National Federation of the Blind and Board Member of the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC). Together, they listen to recorded clips from February’s convention in Ocean City, MD, and explore how the convention fosters community, innovation, and empowerment for blind and low vision individuals.

BISM is dedicated to providing career and training resources to Blind and Low-vision individuals of all ages. We positively change people’s attitudes about blindness.

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Episode 2

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Episode 3

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