Nation’s Blind Podcast
Nation’s Blind Podcast
The National Federation of the Blind
Our Stories, Our Mission: The People Behind the Organized Blind Movement (Part One)
56 minutes Posted May 4, 2026 at 8:26 pm.
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In this episode of the Nation’s Blind Podcast, Melissa and Anil are joined by Gary Wunder. They dive into the story of Adelmo Vigil, president of the NFB of New Mexico. They discuss how he overcame obstacles such as being prevented from learning Braille, being told that he couldn’t teach in a mainstream public school, and his advocacy in the organized blind movement.