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Braille MonitorBraille Monitor Vol. 68, No. 2, February 2025Vol. 68, No. 2 February 2025
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Convention Bulletin 2025
A Brief Report of the Meeting of the National Federation of the Blind Board of Directors Held December 6 and 7, 2024
by Gary Wunder
Blind Merchants Lift Off in Nashville
by Terry C. Smith
Bullish on BLAST and the Blind
by James Gashel
We Dare to Be Remarkable
by Anil Lewis
Evolving Principles, Practices, and Philosophy
An address delivered by Mark A. Riccobono
Evolving Principles, Practices, and Philosophy at the Rehabilitation Services Administration
by Danté Allen
Innovate to Elevate: Fostering Excellence in Rehabilitation Services for Blind Youth
by Carlos R. Serván
Shaping...2025-02-072h 39
National Federation of the Blind Presidential Releases - EnglishPresidential Release #545, January 2025President Mark Riccobono presents presidential release #545. He celebrates the new year and World Braille Day. President Riccobono discusses membership for the year and strengthening our financial position of the organized blind movement. He also shares reference articles and customary endings.
References:
Jeannie Massay: https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm19/bm1904/bm190403.htm
Barbara Pierce’s article about becoming a member: https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm19/bm1904/bm190404.htm
Stephanie Cascone’s article on members who both dive in and hang back an...2025-01-0317 minBraille MonitorBraille Monitor Vol. 67, No. 11, December 2024Vol. 67, No. 11 December 2024
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Convention Bulletin 2025
Announcing a New Editor and Why It Should Matter to You
by Mark Riccobono
Reflections on and Appreciation for My Time as Editor
by Gary Wunder
Neither Dog nor Cane nor Blindness Should Deprive Us of a Ride
by Chris Danielsen
A Mountain, a Waterfall, a Cracked Pool, and a Christmas Tree Color Wheel
by Ray McGeorge
Beyond the Reason Why
by Edwin Cooney
Leading Courageously in Art: Poetry, Sensibility, and Aesthetics of Sharing Our...2024-12-053h 05Braille MonitorBraille Monitor Vol. 67, No. 8, August-September 2024Vol. 67, No. 8 August/September 2024
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Convention Roundup #NFB24
by Chris Danielsen
2024 Presidential Report
by Mark A. Riccobono
Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Presentation
by Carla McQuillan
Presentation of the Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards
by Everette Bacon
Dignity, Respect, and Determination: The Momentum of the Blind People’s Movement
by Mark A. Riccobono
Inclusion by Example: Adventures of a Blind Woman Navigating the Oceans of STEM Professionals
by Amy Bower
Remarks of the Scholars...2024-09-116h 56Braille MonitorBraille Monitor Vol. 66, No. 11, December 2023Vol. 66, No. 11 December 2023
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Illustration: Karla Gilbride Confirmed to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Convention Bulletin 2024
Convention Location Update and Planning
by Mark Riccobono
Innovation Rocks: Positive Progress Centered on the Blind
An Address Delivered by Mark A. Riccobono, President
Securing Equal Protection under the Law: The Essential Role of the Organized Blind Movement
by Eve Hill
The 2024 Blind Educator of the Year Award
by Robin House
Shattering Injustice and Raising Expectations: Dedication to Equality by a Blind Attorney
by Karla Gi...2023-12-083h 46
O’scare -A PodcastLive at the Haunted Gallows !Tonight we are live at the Haunted Gallows ! Cayte is very scared !2023-10-282h 11O’scare -A PodcastBonus Episode ! Cayte And Kylie Go Through The Gallows !Cayte and Kylie going through the Gallows2023-10-2831 minBraille MonitorBraille Monitor Vol. 66, No. 8, August September 2023Gary Wunder, Editor
The Braille Monitor is the flagship publication of the National Federation of the Blind
Articles in this issue
The 2023 Convention Roundup
by Gary Wunder
Statement of the Board of Directors to the Federation Community Regarding Location of 2024 National Convention
Presidential Report 2023
by Mark A. Riccobono
Belief, Courage and Wisdom: Centering on the Blind People’s Movement
by Mark A. Riccobono
The Dr. Jacobus tenBroek Award
Present...2023-09-135h 56
SexvangelicalsS1E11: Deadly Sexual Sin #5 (According to the Church): Don't Watch Porn, with Cayte Castrillon Last week, we talked with Cayte Castrillon about her research on the pornography consumption of teenage girls impacts the ways they view their bodies, relationships, and perceptions of men. We continue our conversation with Cayte this week about the constructs of ethical porn (8:50), how mainstream porn (read: Pornhub) invites unhealth comparison (18:20), how moral reactions prevent us from having healthy conversations about pornography (25:00), and how we can talk with our partners (34:50) and children (48:45) about pornography. Jeremiah summarizes Cayte’s position in the introduction (4:10): “We're not at fault for our social conditioning, but we are resp...2023-01-221h 00
SexvangelicalsS1E10: Deadly Sexual Sin #5 (According to the Church): Don't Watch Porn, with Cayte Castrillon, part 1Welcome back to the Seven Deadly Sexual Sins (According to the Church). We continue with Deadly Sexual Sin #5, especially geared toward men: Don’t Watch Porn. After all, we know that women don’t watch porn. Or do they? We invite Cayte Castrillon, sex therapist and PhD student, to share her research about how women consume porn, what porn teaches women about their own bodies and sexuality, and the observations that women make about the ways that male partners are influenced by porn.2023-01-1635 min
Book Eaters PodcastWheel of TimeApril and Michele welcome Cayte Peach to join them as they discuss the book series the Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan. In this spoiler-heavy episode, the Book Eaters Podcast takes a myriad of avenues, discussing in detail parts of the book series, the audiobook adaptions, Jordon Con, as well as the recent first season of the television show. As long time fans of the series there is quite a bit of gushing and certainly a great deal of spoilers. We recommend that you read the entire series as well as watch the show before listening to this episode. As i...2022-10-071h 13
Evolve Your Intimacy w/ Dr. StephanieThe Orgasm Gap: Why men orgasm more the women and how to change thisSend us a textEVOLVEYOURINTIMACY.COMSex Therapy | Relationship, Intimacy, & Sex Education Coaching | Self Study Courses| Podcasts | Articles | Blogs, & VlogsCertified Sex Therapist Stephanie Sigler, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and Fox, a Board Certified Intimacy, Relationship, and Sex Educator talk with Therapist Cayte Castrillon about the Orgasm Gap. Why do only 39% of women orgasm during intimacy VS 91% of men? How do we change this? Learn tips and tricks in this episode!We will try to have new and exciting guests on weekly We hope to put together a...2022-03-3158 min
Caviar Dreams, Tuna Fish Budget with Margaret Josephs86: Sex Positive with Cayte CastrillonChristmas is coming… excuse the pun. But what better time to get down to business and talk about sex than the holidays!? We are joined by the incredible Cayte Castrillon,a psychotherapist and sexuality educator who has dedicated her career to helping people optimize their emotional, physical and sexual health. We explore everything you need to know to put you on the path to sexual liberation from personal pleasure, porn literacy, sex scheduling and “nibbling”. This episode is sex positive, body positive and empowering! This holiday season this episode is the gift that keeps on giving!
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The ACN Podcast with Ben Jenkins MACNCayte Hoppner MACN - Royal Commission into the Victorian Mental Health SystemHello and welcome back to another episode of the ACN podcast. In today’s episode I am joined by Cayte Hoppner. Cayte is a Member of the Australian College of Nursing (MACN) and at the time of recording is the Chief Mental Health Nurse and Executive Director of Mental Health at La Trobe Regional Hospital. In this episode we cover a range of topics from Cayte's journey into the specialty of mental health nursing, aspects of the profession that have changed over time and an overview of the Royal Commission into the Victorian Mental Health System and what that means fo...2021-10-0423 min
O’scare -A PodcastfearJoined by Cayte Major ,we disscuss the movie Fear and other things2021-09-131h 12
Nada BaeshenInterview with Cayte Fatma MocadamGet to know more about Cayte Fatma Mocadam in this episode2021-03-2555 min
Younes Talkالعيش في سلام في عالم مضطرب: حوار مُريح نفسيًا مع كايت مقدّمبفضل الله أجريت حوارًا مع الأستاذة كايت مقدّم، وهي كبيرة تدريب المدربين المعتمدين، ومستشارة شخصية معتمدة، ومدرّبة في التأمل وأستاذة كبيرة في علم الطاقة، وكبيرة المستشارين كمعالجة إيحائية ومدرّبة محترفة في تقنية الحرية العاطفية
الروابط المذكورة في الحلقة
https://youdo.blog/2021/02/02/cayte-fatma-mocadam/2021-02-0242 min
Younes Talkالعيش في سلام في عالم مضطرب: حوار مُريح نفسيًا مع كايت مقدّمبفضل الله أجريت حوارًا مع الأستاذة كايت مقدّم، وهي كبيرة تدريب المدربين المعتمدين، ومستشارة شخصية معتمدة، ومدرّبة في التأمل وأستاذة كبيرة في علم الطاقة، وكبيرة المستشارين كمعالجة إيحائية ومدرّبة محترفة في تقنية الحرية العاطفية
الروابط المذكورة في الحلقة
https://youdo.blog/2021/02/02/cayte-fatma-mocadam/
لتعلّم الكتابة والترجمة وأساسيات العمل الحر اشتركوا في رديف2021-02-0242 min
Richard Skipper CelebratesMark-Alan (12/12/2020)Mark-Alan moved to NYC from CT in the fall of 1980 to pursue a career in theatre. He attended two semesters at the American Academy of 'Traumatic' Arts. When he was not invited back for the third semester, he strolled down to the west village and found a Piano Bar to drown his sorrows. It was at 55 Grove St. and was then called the Duplex. A short 2 weeks later, he was working for Rob Hoskins and Erv Raible at Brandy’s, The Duplex and was the first waiter at Don’t Tell Mama when its cabaret room first opened. He quickly move...2020-12-1356 min
Richard Skipper CelebratesMark-Alan (12/12/2020)Mark-Alan moved to NYC from CT in the fall of 1980 to pursue a career in theatre. He attended two semesters at the American Academy of 'Traumatic' Arts. When he was not invited back for the third semester, he strolled down to the west village and found a Piano Bar to drown his sorrows. It was at 55 Grove St. and was then called the Duplex. A short 2 weeks later, he was working for Rob Hoskins and Erv Raible at Brandy’s, The Duplex and was the first waiter at Don’t Tell Mama when its cabaret room first opened. He quickly move...2020-12-1356 min
Richard Skipper CelebratesMark-Alan (12/12/2020)Mark-Alan moved to NYC from CT in the fall of 1980 to pursue a career in theatre. He attended two semesters at the American Academy of 'Traumatic' Arts. When he was not invited back for the third semester, he strolled down to the west village and found a Piano Bar to drown his sorrows. It was at 55 Grove St. and was then called the Duplex. A short 2 weeks later, he was working for Rob Hoskins and Erv Raible at Brandy’s, The Duplex and was the first waiter at Don’t Tell Mama when its cabaret room first opened. He quickly move...2020-12-1357 min
That Strange ShowThat Strange Show - Episode 150 - "Parent Trap Mishaps!" AKA "Crazy? I Feel Like The Color Blue!"Welcome back to another we’re kicking in your dick haven with a little homemade paranoia — don’t tell dad the baby sitters crazy! This bitch is clueless, she just marred the stark white with no regard of its true crime - the blast from the past left us cryin” and we can’t help falling in love with crazy. We’re full of the steamroller blues kinda episode of That Strange Show! Don’t be cruel, bitches!
On this episode we are joined by our friend Cayte from @o_scare_a - Check out her webstore and pick up so...2020-05-272h 02
CONVERSED - Lets Grow TogetherCONVERSED - Journey with MOTIVECONVERSED
Journey With Love | Journey With Purpose
Journey With Friends | Journey With Your Eyes Open
*This Weeks Cover Aims to shed light and bring awareness to the TAAL Volcano in the Philippines.
FACT : Since it began emitting ash a little over a week ago, more than 162,000 people have fled their homes. With over 175 earthquakes in a 24 hour period, locals as well as scientists are keeping a close eye on this volcano in preparation for eruption. The last one taking place in 1977.
NEW WEEK. NEW JOURNEY.
This weeks Journey is all about MOTIVE. The Journey to stay motivated and to motivate...2020-01-2000 min
Deadbeats Radio with Zeds Dead#122 Deadbeats Radio with Zeds Deadwww.facebook.com/deadbeats
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Sumthin Sumthin - Sink
Sumthin Sumthin - Trouble
Sumthin Sumthin - Ghost
Sumthin Sumthin - Take A Sip
Ghastly x BROHUG - Get Down
Funkin Matt - Supercoil
Holt 88 & Hunter Reid - Need to Get
HI-LO - Poseidon
Sonny Fodera & Biscits - Vibrate
Idris Elba - On Life (Jack Back Remix)
1Dustycloud - Find A New Direction
Golden Features, The Presets - Paradise
Detrace – Lethal
Sam Gellaitry - KEED
Liquid Stranger & Ganja White Night - Jungle Juice
P A T H & Floret Loret - Pact
Sull...2019-10-2958 min
Trending#27 Conversaciones, actos, gracias y dolorNoviembre se está acabando pero antes de llegar al mes de la Navidad os dejamos cuatro intervenciones esta semana. José Antonio nos trae el grupo de WhatsApp de los policías de Madrid. Manuel nos habla sobre el 25. Cayte vuelve y lo hace a lo personal, contándonos como es Acción de Gracias en su vida. Terminamos con el doloroso retrato del ARA San Juan, el submarino argentino desaparecido.En nuestra cuenta de Twitter, a través de un momento, os dejamos algunos tuits que complementan las intervenciones.Podéis contactar con nosotros a través de Twi...2017-11-2631 min
Trending#25 Papelitos, armas, risas apagadas y DNIeBienvenidos una semana más. Empezamos recomendando la escucha de un capítulo de Un paseo por Shanghai. José Antonio ha titulado su intervención como "Sin papeles ni paraíso". Seguimos recomendando otra escucha de la red, en esta ocasión Emilcar Daily. Avanzamos sobre las armas en Estados Unidos con la voz de Cayte. Una vez más Antonio Rentero de Preestreno interviene, en esta ocasión sobre el fallecimiento de Chiquito de la Calzada. Terminamos con el fallo de seguridad del DNIe con Javier.En nuestra cuenta de Twitter, a través de un momento, os dejamo...2017-11-1229 min
Trending#24 Marcos, drogas y ascoBienvenidos a noviembre, al cambio de hora y a un nuevo capítulo de Trending. En el ara ocasión José Antonio nos hablará sobre el “marco incomparable” de Cataluña. Cayte lo hará sobre las drogas en EEUU. Manuel nos hace un análisis sobre la importacia del relato. Ya al final Javier nos cuenta algo muy desagradable, los casos y casos que están saliendo a la luz sobre acoso sexual.En nuestra cuenta de Twitter, a través de un momento, os dejamos algunos tuits que complementan las intervenciones.Podéis contactar con nosotros a tra...2017-11-0533 min
Trending#23 El futuro hoy, el pasado hoyNo, no vamos a hablar de lo más evidente esta semana. Os traemos otros "Trending", la vida también está más allá. Manuel nos hablará del contexto de los refugiados a través de los premios Princesa de Asturias. Cayte hará de detective con los documentos deslcasificados sobre el asesinato de JFK. Por último Javier mezcla el día de las Bibliotecas con el reconocimiento de un robot como ciudadano de un país.En nuestra cuenta de Twitter, a través de un momento, os dejamos algunos tuits que complementan las intervenciones.Podéis conta...2017-10-2922 min
Trending#20 De resaca, encuadres, tiros y palabras20 capítulos en Trending, vamos cogiendo ritmo. Esta semana nos abruma lo ocurrido el 1 de octubre y a la vez nos alienta a traer más temas de actualidad. José Antonio nos cuenta sobre las expulsiones en caliente. Manuel nos da una clase de arte y así nos ayuda a entender el famoso cuadro de Carlos I durante el discurso del Rey. Cayte, nuestra norteamericana más comprometida con la actualidad de su país nos va a hablar sobre el tiroteo sufrido en Las Vegas. Javier trae la iniciativa #Hablamos? #Parlem? una plataforma que quiere el diálogo ante la situ...2017-10-0728 min
Trending#18 Catálogo de pirateoHemos vuelto. Lo hacemos casi a finales de septiembre pero aquí estamos. Y con novedades. Una de ellas la incorporación a Trending de una nueva voz, Cayte, una norteamericana afincada en Madrid dese hace cuatro años.Esta semana os traemos una serie de particulares sobre cómo se presenta el conflicto en Cataluña. También un análisis sobre el discurso de Donald Trump antes las Naciones Unidas antes de la Asamblea general. Para terminar un escandaloso ocultamiento de la Unión Europea sobre un informe de la piratería y su impacto en los desechos...2017-09-2418 min
YIP PodcastEpisode 47: Storm Trouper Victoria and Estelle ShaoThis episode of YIP gives you two fabulous interviews for the price of one!! Victoria of Storm Troupers Bellydance chats about being a UK gal living and dancing in Texas AND the graceful and lovely Estelle Shao from Shanghai shares her words of wisdom on dance and its popularity in China!Download Episode 47Or Listen Here: On This Episode:TheGypsyNet.com - Ansuya's siteAnsuya's Interview with Rachel Brice (I found it! It's really interesting - go watch it!!)"My Clapping Dilemma" by Brian (Last name? Anyone? Anyone know...2011-07-3139 min