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March 24, 2025 67 mins

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 NFBMD convention in Ocean City, Maryland, and explore how the convention fosters community, innovation, and empowerment for blind individuals. From advocacy to networking, this episode dives into the impact of gathering as a movement to shape a brighter future.

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