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[NFB of NJ President]

Pr*esident’s Notebook*

*National Federation of the Blind*

*Mark A. Riccobono*

*officeofthepresident at nfb.org* <officeofthepresident at nfb.org>
*410-659-9314*

*Tomorrow: Women’s History Month Webinar:*

In recognition of Women’s History Month, on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at
8:00 p.m., Eastern, join the National Organization of Blind Black Leaders
for “Not Without Question: The Power of Black Women Who Refuse Silence.”
This webinar will feature Jean Brown, author, former model, entrepreneur,
and NFB chapter and division president. Join using the Zoom information
below.

Zoom link: https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/8204086286?omn=92274666164
Meeting ID: 820 408 6286

One tap mobile:
+13017158592,,8204086286# US (Washington DC)
+16469313860,,8204086286# US



*Nation’s Blind Podcast**:*

In recognition of Women’s History Month, we are honoring blind women who
have made significant contributions to the organized blind movement. In
this episode of the *Nation’s Blind Podcast*, Melissa and Anil are joined
by Joyce Brooks and Lois Staves, two women who have gone above and beyond
to help blind people live the lives they want. Listen to this episode at
*https://buff.ly/HqIHlEu*
<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbuff.ly%2FHqIHlEu%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExNzFvc2JKMXZ1OW1zMlRpU3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6tLvVRdp963ysVb1efmoib9CLKwLVg4IIJnzXtWrJMCneO-O43OEJMXQukfg_aem_352Q8ZWQPiEdUg8tqoa2rA&h=AT7cfrqu3_58niRkgDgQhpPg4qqYkEFGDmAm8-CGkC7_WSQspvetYV0uEQXgkp98p566qQAjTAPuyOWSgOwm53iSj1eLfEJ7mhv_0abolrNGnRgLqG4q208x_GWXSXI7g1Kk14rRCXhGAPJF&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5b0%5d=AT524zGC9e-qfyCIzLvp8Bjy79bBgIvkvg2O6v1x2_PwcYDcJL3sMri48V9p6hOjvtEt_Ln3h9a6-fg_4LmhYMQ4oIxNvFOpN_L97OcCIRDplfzPP8u6KCVkIVnVplU6CGCrD1OgYsZJj1e1x_okVxiQWu9ethJsUCeoWCC_Rk8iTE2XgxXzxg>
.



*NFB-NEWSLINE Is Back in Tennessee:*

NFB-NEWSLINE*®* will resume service in the state of Tennessee on Wednesday,
April 1. That means that NFB-NEWSLINE is once again available in
forty-seven states and the District of Columbia. Thank you to the National
Federation of the Blind of Tennessee for taking action and helping to make
this possible.



*Access On**:*

Tune in to episode 68 of *Access On*. Robin Christopherson demonstrates
obtaining machine-driven audio description of videos with Omni Describer.
There are plenty of listener contributions on topics including Meta
accessibility, the accessibility of new food delivery robots, the emerging
era of AI screen-reader agents, and much more. Subscribe to *Access
On* wherever
you get podcasts, or download the audio for this week’s episode at
*https://buff.ly/n1zfHQv*
<https://buff.ly/n1zfHQv?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExNzFvc2JKMXZ1OW1zMlRpU3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5Te-D8-kSHfJuM76D8y8AcD01pkC8uZEa-bZ-7o5zHBGIXbMeUk-zQCYDnWg_aem_9y1bniupAPwO6ZsBfoqqRQ>
.



*Walking Alone and Marching Together** Podcast:*

Listen to episode twenty-two of our *Walking Alone and Marching
Together* podcast
entitled, "Episode 22: Chapter 7 - Culmination, The Concluding Years of the
Second Jernigan Presidency, Part 1." Listen at *https://buff.ly/odLunJh*
<https://buff.ly/odLunJh> or on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or on Amazon Music.



*April Braille Monitor:*

Read the March issue of the *Braille Monitor*, our flagship publication and
the magazine of the organized blind movement. Access *Braille Monitor *Vol
69 No 4 April 2026
<https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm26/bm2604/bm2604tc.htm>.



*Virtual Career Exploration Fair:*

The Virtual Career Exploration Fair, hosted by our National Employment
Committee in collaboration with our national divisions, connects blind
people with professionals working across a wide range of industries.

Society’s misconceptions about the careers blind people can pursue are
limiting and lack imagination. This event highlights the diversity of
career options available, connects blind people with professionals working
in diverse professions, and provides strategies to pursue and succeed in a
career of choice.

Register for the Career Exploration Fair
<https://nfb.org/programs-services/employment/career-expo> by April 17,
2026. Please direct all questions to employment at nfb.org.



*Spring Educator Virtual Meeting:*

The National Organization of Blind Educators will host its spring virtual
meeting on April 12, 2026, from 7:00–8:00 p.m., Central. This meeting is
open to current and prospective blind educators to engage and connect.

Join us on Google Meet <https://meet.google.com/icp-hwyj-pkn>.
Call in: +1 402-629-0253 PIN: 177556327
Explore additional phone numbers
<https://tel.meet/icp-hwyj-pkn?pin=7165697838750>.



*Dates to Keep in Mind:*

   - July 3-8, 2026: National Convention; Austin, Texas
   - July 2-7, 2027: National Convention; Austin, Texas
   - July 3-8, 2028: National Convention; Chicago, Illinois
   - July 2-7, 2029: National Convention; Chicago, Illinois



Introduction to the Organized Blind Movement Calls

   - Wednesday, May 6
   - Wednesday, August 5
   - Wednesday, November 4





The National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of its members and
all blind people in the United States. We know that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. Our collective power, determination,
and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.







Mark A. Riccobono, President
National Federation of the Blind
200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
410-659-9314 | Officeofthepresident at nfb.org

Please engage with me through Riccobono Personal AI
<https://riccobono.personal.ai/messaging/profile>
Mastodon: @President at nfb.social
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