Summary: New year, new podcast! We’re starting off 2018 talking about NFB programs and initiatives that help build bonds between parents and children. First, Anil and Melissa discuss our Early Childhood Initiative Program, which introduces young children to Braille and the long white cane. Next, Melissa and Chris talk about our revamped Blind Parent Mentoring Program. President Riccobono shares with Anil why the NFB focuses on helping blind parents and parents of blind children. And finally, we introduce Members’ Voices, a new segment where we share feedback from members and listeners on a specific topic. This month, we’re talking about Braille. Early Childhood Initiative Program: https://nfb.org/nfb-early-childhood-initiative-program Blind Parent Mentoring Form: https://nfb.org/parentmentoring Blind Parents: http://blindparents.org/ National Organization of Parents of Blind Children: http://nopbc.org/ February Members’ Voices: Share initiatives, innovations, and individuals that are a positive force in the lives of blind people with us using #NationsBlindPodcast Twitter and Instagram: @NFB_voice Facebook: National Federation of the Blind Braille Monitor: https://nfb.org/braille-monitor Voice of the Nation’s Blind Blog: https://nfb.org/blog Feedback: (410) 659-9314, extension 2444, or at podcast@nfb.org
