
Say Yes to Braille, Part Two
In this episode of the Nation’s Blind Podcast, Melissa and Anil are joined by Casey Robertson and Chris Parsons to continue their conversation about the importance of Braille, plus some fun Braille tr...
9 Feb 31min

Living in Purpose Through Service
In this episode of the Nation’s Blind Podcast, Anil and Melissa are joined by Dorothy Griffin and Brian Mackey. They discuss the importance of service and how it can help you fulfill your purpose.
26 Jan 40min

Say Yes to Braille, Part One
In this episode of the Nation’s Blind Podcast, Anil and Melissa are joined by Casey Robertson and Chris Parsons. They discuss the importance of Braille, and why it’s still relevant in 2026 and beyond.
12 Jan 31min

Growing Pains in the Organized Blind Movement: Reacting to Student Leaders’ Perspectives
In this episode of the Nation’s Blind Podcast, Anil and Melissa are joined by board member Norma Crosby. They react to a very honest discussion about the experiences that student leaders have had with...
23 Des 20251h 1min

Communicating with Blind People: What Sighted People Should Know
In this episode of the Nation’s Blind Podcast, Melissa and Anil are joined by board members Marilyn Green and Tracy Soforenko. They share interesting and sometimes surprising social interactions that ...
12 Des 202547min

Mental Health: Overcoming Stress and Anxiety
In this episode of the Nation’s Blind Podcast, Melissa and Anil are joined by counselors LaKisha Holmes and James Boehm. They discuss mental health, share words of encouragement, and talk about ways t...
20 Nov 202550min

We Need Advocacy
In this episode of the Nation’s Blind Podcast, Melissa and Anil are joined by Legislative Director Leah Campbell and advocates Nathanael Wales and Lindsay Kerr. They discuss the mass layoffs within th...
12 Nov 202549min

Empowering Blind Students Through IEP Advocacy
In this episode of the Nation’s Blind Podcast, Melissa is joined by Individualized Education Program (IEP) advocates Katie Filaski, and Javier Diaz. They discuss their experiences supporting blind stu...
28 Okt 202541min



















