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Ideas for organizing your kitchen and laundry and decluttering your house; presented by Linda Yacks of Arkansas.
A Sound Prints scrapbook of memories from our first 11 years. Full of fun and show trivia.
The GLCB auction and other announcements; articles from the Internet; NLS moves its headquarters and plans to expand its braille.
Janet Dickelman, ACB Convention Co-ordinator, shares convention details you’ll need to pre-register for the upcoming 2024 convention, whether you attendon Zoom, in person in Jacksonville, FL, or both.
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Discover the planning, training and preparation needed to take a bicycle ride of over 3000 miles and complete it in 11 days. Let’s get readyto cheer on Dave Wilkinson as he participates in the Race Across America.
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Patti Cox and Debbie Persons, KCB’s representatives to the ACB DC Leadership Conference, report on their successful trip at the KCB Board meeting, andBill Wright, Debbie Deatherage and Deb Lewis tell how they became involved in KCB and ACB.
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From the March 8 Roundabout – Carla Ruschival, Deanna Scoggins and Amanda Selm tell how they became involved in KCB. From an ACB Familiescall, Patti Cox shares tips for saving time and money at the grocery and on everyday products.
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The Legislative Imperatives; news about a new Orcam; an overview of three ACB affiliates
What ACB’s talking about on the Hill; Meet KCB chapters
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It's membership time in ACB, and this is your chance to learn more about ACB Diabetics in Action and the Braille Revival League.
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Kim Charlson, ACB Past President, visits with ACB Families to discuss using audio description on TV at home, where to find shows and programsthat are described, and tips on obtaining audio description at the movies.Description:
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Lukas Franck from the Seeing Eye gives up-to-date information on today's intersections and how to navigate them safely.
Sponsored by the Guide Dog Users of Kentuckiana.
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Kenny Jones, retired teacher and part-time coach, presents An overview of sports opportunities at the Kentucky School for the Blind; easyways to exercise at home, presented by Leslie Spoone
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Jeannie Johnson from the ACB Community joined the Greater Louisville Roundabout on January 12 to talk about her favorite accessible smallelectrical appliances for the kitchen. She covers Instant Pots, slow cookers, air fryers, countertop grills, toaster ovens, microwaves, food processors,blenders/mixers and more as she shares tips about her favorite brands and models.
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From the archives - the first virtual Christmas with the Council party from 2020 with music, Santa, recipes and much more
Convention exhibitors and sponsors and news from the Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
ACB President Deb Cook Lewis speaks at the KCB Golden Jubilee convention banquet; Vanda Pharmaceuticals and Blind Girl Designs Exhibit at the KCB convention.
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Program preview for the Kentucky Council of the Blind Golden Jubilee convention; a Veteran's Day program at the GLCB Roundabout
KCB President Matt Selm reviews the Golden Jubilee Auction and looks ahead to the KCB Convention; the tribute to ORAL Miller from the November Braille Forum
News and announcements from KCB and ACB; items up for bid in the KCB Golden Jubilee Auction
White Cane History presented by the American Printing House and details and registration information for the Kentucky Council of the Blind Golden Jubilee Convention
What is ACB doing this year? What are its 2023 goals? Listen to Part 1 of a review of the 2023 strategic plan, as broadcast on ACB Media 6 during the Board Training on Friday, September 29 from Jacksonville, FL.
Visiting Hawaii with Low Vision - from the Kentucky Council of Citizens with Low Vision
Announcements from Braille Book Review; sources for finding information on the computer, iPhone and Alexa - the ACB Families program from September 17, 2023.
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Description:"This Is Their Story, This Is Their Song" is an original play aboutFanny Crosby who wrote over 7,000 hymns and who was blind. Weinterview B. T. Kimbrough, author and director of the play. Hear clipsfrom the live performance at the American Printing House for the BlindBraille Reader's Theater on August 26 in Louisville.
Braille Legos, vision screening at the Kentucky State Fair, and favorite books shared at Page Turners
Articles from NLS News magazine, Oral Miller and Dr. Ron Milliman obituaries, and clips from the Back to School Roundabout
ACB Families presents its virtual campfire with stories, songs, and memories of good camp food.
Summer vacation experiences as shared by blind and visually impaired attendees at the June 9 2023 Greater Louisville Council of the Blind Roundabout; includes observations on the journey from sighted to low vision to blind.
Announcements; listen as the American Printing House celebrates looks back at the history of its museum, closes for construction of its huge expansion, and points toward the opening of a new museum called The Dot Experience in 2025.
Graduation at the KY School for the Blind; Discover Ruffwear Products - a program from the Guide Dog Users of Kentuckiana
Braille news - a new home course in braille and braille history - meet the Braille Revival League; tips for using rideshare and home delivery services from KCCLV
GLCB Auction Results; ACB convention registration to open soon; Meet the Evansville Association for the Blind, a source for useful products for people with vision loss; announcements
Announcements, ACB Leadership Fellows for 2023, and the Greater Louisville Council of the Blind auction preview
Greater Louisville Derby Party and Auction; experience the 2023 ACB Convention on a budget
Andrew Owen, newly-elected 9th District Councilman in metro Louisville, speaks at the Greater Louisville Council of the Blind quarterly meeting; how to run a successful Bargain Table fundraiser for your local chapter.
Alan Lovell, Director of the ConnectCenter at the American Printing House, introduces a database of information about careers, family and senior citizen services for people with little or no vision; Joe Hodge from ApH brings news of current and future tech devices. :
Ed Rogers from Bristol Braille in the United Kingdom introduces the Canute 360, a device with 9 lines and 40 braille cells per line. Read braille in paragraphs, braille music for both hands, mathematical equations and problems, and much more.
Sound Prints 04/02/2023 - Library News; Meet Computers for the BlindSubmitted by Carla Ruschival on Mon, 04/03/2023 - 06:23Announcements from the NLS program and other updates; Computers for the Blind - a resource for low-cost computers and JAWS training for the blindKey Words: nls, technology, acb, kcb, blindness, low vision
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The FCC to explore expanding audio description to all TV markets; Meet ACB's new Leaders at the top and look into the futureKey Words: audio description, acb, blindness, low vision, visual impairment
ACB announces changes in leadership; NLS expands Braille-on-Demand program; services from Accessible Pharmacy:
People who are blind and visually impaired at a Greater Louisville Council of the Blind Roundabout share their favorite hobbies and leisure activities.
Sam Seavey from the Blind Life YouTube channel speaks at the Kentucky Council of Citizens with Low Vision February support group about his work, views on technology for people with low vision, and products for people with vision loss.
News from NLS; spotlight on the Library Users of America (LUA) and the Braille Revival League (BRL)Description:
Clark Rachfal, Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs, presents an overview of ACB's 2023 leadership training, legislative training, and accessible money rally. Also includes a resource list of braille and audio magazines. training, Description:
01Whether you want to go to college, find a job, obtain technology for work, or learn ways to live independently in your home with little or no vision, a good relationship with your vocational rehabilitation or independent living counselor may help. Debby Green, a retired counselor, shared thoughts and experiences on this topic at the Kentucky Council of Citizens with Low Vision support group on January 18.
Submitted by Carla Ruschival on Sun, 01/22/2023 - 18:06How to use Overdrive and other apps to access books and magazines from your local public library.Key Words: kcb, acb, accessible books, blindness, low vision
Medical insurance - Medicare, Medicaid, and related plans - a program by David Adams, an agent licensed in Kentucky and Tennessee, presented at the South Central Kentucky Council of the Blind (Bowling Green) virtual meeting on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.
2022 KCB Conference and Convention presentations by Cora McNabb, Executive Director of the KY office of Vocational Rehabilitation and Gay Pannell, Branch Manager of the OVR Independent Living Program
2022 KCB Convention speaker - Avoiding Scams - Clinton Manco, Manager, St. Matthews Branch, PNC Bank; KCB Convention banquet speaker - Paul Edwards, ACB Past President
Meet the Helen Keller National Center and the ICanConnect program for people with both a hearing and a vision loss; discover products from Guidelight Dog Products
Guidelights and Gadgets - a presentation from the 2022 Kentucky Council of the Blind conference and convention; announcements
KCB chapter activities and announcements; 2022 KcB convention exhibitor presentations - Tonya Drew Essentially Braille, Laura Legendary Elegant Insights Braille Creations, and Melanie Peskoe Scents and Stitches
Sail Away with KCB - 2022 convention program; how the Greater Louisville Council of the Blind and the Clifton Neighborhood Council work together for a more accessible neighborhood
Michael and Angie cruise to Hawaii - Part 2, including their last four days on the ship, their visit to the islands, and their return to the mainland.
Let's go on vacation with Michael and Angie McCarty. This week in Part 1 they take us to Canada, explore Vancouver and then board a ship and cruise toward Hawaii. Enjoy their detailed descriptions of the ship and its amenities and of course its accessibility.
Social Security and SSI COLA increases for 2023 and other announcements; Blindfold Bowling fundraiser in Owensboro; KCB 2022 convention information - Sail Away with KCB
New legislation - the Web Accessibility and Software Applications ACT with Swatha Nandhakumar; meet Denise Colley, new President of the Braille Revival League, and learn more about BRL; The History of the Perkins Brailler, article from the BRL Memorandum
South Central Kentucky Council of the Blind (Bowling Green) at the car show; meet Terry Pacheco, new member of the ACB Board of Directors
Announcements and news. Apps and skills for fun and entertainment; ACB Families favorite pastimes for iPhone, Android, and Amazon Alexa devices.
Resources for audio, large print, braille, and electronic reading materials - a program presented by AC B Families on August 21, 2022
Information from the independent living program for older blind Kentuckians; surprising diabetes-friendly foods, tips for choosing technology and news from NLS ,
Taking Care of the Older Dog, a presentation from the Guide Dog Users of Kentuckiana; interesting facts about famous authors, presented by the Tri-State Library Users and the Greater Louisville Council of the Blind
Workshops and other on-line and distance learning opportunities available from Hadley; discover tips for living with vision loss, learn braille, find how to use screen readers with Microsoft Word and other computer programs, and much more.
How the My Chart app can make medical information accessible to people who are blind or visually impaired; Blind Alive accessible exercise programs now free on YouTube
KSB Alumni sponsors and new Board; announcements from the American Council of the Blind; news and information from around the Internet
Highlights from the banquet program at the Kentucky School for the Blind Alumni Reunion, including the "From Segregation to Integration" presentation by speaker Janet Williams
KCB members share their impressions of the 2022 ACB Conference and Convention from various points of view
ACB Families Goes to Camp - edited presentation from the ACB Conference and Convention filled with songs, stories, camp memories and even a skit
Announcements; from the archives - February 14, 2016 - APH celebrates acquisition of rare Louis Braille book, Eddie Myers remembers the 1966 championship wrestling team at the Kentucky School for the Blind, and Carla Ruschival demonstrates a countertop grill
Convention events happening June 22 through June 25; news about exhibits and tours; convention sessions announced by email after the program went to print; plus new Braille on Demand service from NLS
Accessing audio description on TV, cable, and streaming services such as Netflix, plus how to find information on described programs; presenters included Brian and Kim Charlson, Nona Haroyan and Judy Dixon, author of a instruction book on how to access audio description.
Paul Edwards spotlights Braille Revival League (BRL) and Library Users of America (LUA) events at the upcoming ACB convention; 10 sources of free ebooks and audiobooks on the Internet; big plans at The American Printing House to expand its museum and showcase the Helen Keller collection
Announcing the first 2022 KCB Assistive Technology grant plus guidelines and how to apply; low vision events at the ACB convention sponsored by CCLVI; new braille/lowvision game for children and adults, new magazines from BARD and your library, how a blind guy saved a sighted friend's computer data, and a look back in time
Archaeology and black history at the Kentucky School for the Blind; International Relations Committee events at the upcoming ACB conference and convention; 22 events in the history of library services for the blind and print disabled
News; announcements; Janet Dickelman, ACB Convention Co-ordinator, on the 2022 virtual and in-person convention overview, registration and hotel reservations; how every KCB member can participate in the convention; household tips and some fun
News and announcements; Chris Peterson from Penny Forward shares information on staying financially healthy through assets, budgeting and credit.
ACB reports progress in accessibility of home medical tests; a glimpse into the history of the neighborhood around the American Printing House for the Blind; finding information on the Internet
It's a myth that you cannot work if you receive Social Security or SSI benefits. Discover how much you can earn, what expenses can be excluded from your income so you can earn more, and the special rules that apply to recipients who are blind or who have low vision. An ACB Families presentation.
Announcements and news; visit the American Printing House Museum as Micheal Hudson, Museum Director, introduces you to a rare 1829 book by Louis Braille, the Helen Keller collection, and exciting items in the Kentucky School for the Blind Alumni Archives; take a first look at the upcoming release of the 1950 census and discover why event can touch your life.
News and announcements; news from NLS, the Kentucky Talking Book Library, and Bookshare
Announcements; the latest news about the Medicare Demonstration of Coverage for Low Vision Devices Act of 2022; and never mix up your prescriptions again; discover the many ways Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind can help.
Tom Tobin, president of ACB Diabetics, discusses the importance of accessibility features to make medical devices and applications usable by people who are blind and visually impaired. Share his journey from sighted to blind, from his dependence on others as a Type 1 diabetic trying to use totally inaccessible equipment in the 1990's to his far more independent life as a blind professional today. Discover how some insurance companies are beginning to cover devices with accessibility features for patients with vision loss; learn about ACB's work to require the inclusion of accessibility features in medical devices.
Clark Rachfal, Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs with the American Council of the Blind, explains ACB's 4 advocacy imperatives for 2022. Accessible medical devices, accessible exercise equipment, accessible websites and applications, and a much more accessible digital world - all will help change our lives for the future. Find out how you can help change lives and support these imperatives
New Roundabout schedule coming in March and other announcements; first look at the 2022 ACB Conference and Convention schedule with ACB Convention Co-ordinator Janet Dickelman; kitchen ideas from allrecipes.com
Kim Charlson, ACB Immediate Past President, discusses accessible COVID testing, options and resources; Bill Hollander, Louisville 9th District Councilman, explains the national Rredistricting process - what it is and why it's important
Demonstration of the updated BlindShell phone, as presented by J. J. Meddaugh of A T Guys at the January 21, 2022 Roundabout sponsored by the Greater Louisville Council of the Blind. Edited for time by Adam Ruschival.
News and events; McDowell Center update with Facility Administrator Heidi Kesterson; Intro to the Kentucky Deaf/Blind Services with Administrator Tonia Gatton;; and Current and Emerging Resources on Aging and Vision Loss with Dr. Priscilla Rogers, Project Leader on Aging and Vision Loss with the VisionServe Alliance
News and events; Gay Pannell, Branch Manager of the Kentucky Independent Living Program, explains how that program can help blind and visually impaired senior citizens and others who are not working; Dave Wilkinson from SpeedyTurtle.net introduces the BrailleSense 6 and qBraille XL from HIMS, the Orcan, and the Victor Trek from Humanware.
News and events; two features - the first on Vispero products by Greg Blackman from Eye Can See Inc. in Indianapolis and the other on Humanware and Eschenbach products by Brian Goemmer of Lab Computers in Louisville
News and announcements; products and services from the American Printing House; KCB kids visit with Santa and an adaptation of the "Gift of the Magi" from the Christmas with the Council party
News and announcements; Dr. Judith (Judy) Dixon, author of ten very useful books on subjects of interest to the blind and visually impaired such as labeling tips, instructions on how a blind person can take pictures or videos on an iPhone, how to use audio description from various sources etc., discusses how she researches and creates her books; discover Horizons for the Blind, a source for accessible craft books, cookbooks, product instructions, and useful gadgets for the kitchen and throughout the home.
news and announcements; presentations from KCB convention exhibitors - Scentsy with Nini, Elegant Insights Braille Creations, and the Literacy Project
Announcements and upcoming events; 2021 KCB convention exhibit presentations by Guidelight Dog Products and Amanda Selm, Mary Kay consultant
Upcoming events; 2021 KCB life members, convention sponsors and exhibitors; Exhibit presentations from Guidelights and Gadgets and Hayward Gourmet Popcorn and Fudge
Accessible prescription labeling solutions from En-Vision America; Brian Charlson presents "A New Me: Reclaiming My Health with Talking Technology, Diet and Exercise."
KCB 2021 convention details; how to be eligible to win an accessible computer; Thanksgiving Day sale on a barcode reader; humor and wisdom with Bob Mueller, a presenter at a meeting of the Louisville Downtown Lions Club
Announcements; interviews with Deb Cook Lewis, ACB First Vice President, and Kenneth Semien Sr., member of ACB Board of Directors
KCB 2021 convention details with Terrie Terlau, Convention Chair; announcements and news; ACB Families membership drive and your opportunity to win holiday cash; a peek inside ACB's magazine, "The Braille Forum"
KCB 2021 convention pre-registration information; Gary Mudd, retired vice president from the American Printing House and 50-year graduate of KSB, and KSB Principal Peggy Sinclair-Morris speak at 75th KSB Alumni Reunion
Micheal Hudson from the American Printing House Museum brings news about the Kentucky School for the Blind Alumni Archives; includes tips on how to preserve personal documents.
Upcoming events; KCB Convention exhibit and sponsorship information; KCB Awards and Nominating Committee announcements; Easy meals and quick cooking with ACB Families
Invitation to exhibit at the 2021 KCB virtual convention; pre-registration details for the 75th reunion of the Kentucky School for the Blind Alumni; short wave radio today, the voice of Siri, and avoiding telephone scammers
Meet Zelda Gebhard, member of the ACB Board of Publications; requirements for obtaining ID's in Kentucky
Advocacy: KCB and KCTCS agreement, accessibility requred in specific housing units, and judge's ruling may be setback for web accessibility; reader favorites from Page turners event; APH exhibit from the 2021 ACB Conference and Convention
Meet Kenneth Semien, newly-elected member of the ACB Board of Directors; spotlight on ACB convention exhibits and the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS)
Meet Deb Cook Lewis, ACB's new First Vice President; 10 unexpected foods that are diabetes-friendly
Mitzi Friedlander - obituary and Christmas reading; the many features of the ACB Mini Mall fanny pack; FCC announcements on audio description and accessibility of VoIp service; ACB call to action on transportation legislation
ACB adopts electronic voting for all future conventions; gardening for people with vision loss
Helen Keller and the Lions - presentation by Micheal Hudson, Director of the American Printing House for the Blind Museum
ACB Media and ACB Conference and Convention news;; Guide Dog Users of Kentuckiana program with Toni Eames
4th of July trivia, announcements, technology, web accessibility, spotlight on convention programming
sharing good books, Alexa skill tips and news, the origin of common English words, phrases and expressions
New staff assistant at ACB; big changes coming to ACB Radio; support the Greater Louisville Roundabout at our Pampered Chef virtual party
Handy Pampered Chef products; a completely accessible air fryer; international guests at the 2021 American Council of the Blind national convention
ACB President Dan Spoone and ACB Board members Jeff Thom and Patrick Sheehan explain how every ACB member can vote at the upcoming 2021 virtual conference and convention of the American Council of the Blind.
New product at the ACB Mini mall; pros and cons of Amazon Sidewalk; Alexa tips for the hearing impaired; finding radio stations on the Internet
Announcements; web-based program to teach keyboard shortcuts; KCB scholarship deadline; convention news.
Announcements and events; tribute to Cloyd Oaks; what's planned for the 2021 American Council of the Blind virtual convention
Clubhouse on Android, auction rescheduled, and upcoming events; tips, ideas and opinions from Roundabout for living with little or no vision
KCB events; news from ACB; Greater Louisville Council auction preview; Kentucky Derby fun
Opinion article on accessible $20 bill; talking products from Speak to Me; how to apply for the KCB tech grant and scholarship
Meet Natalie Couch, newly-elected president of the Greater Louisville Council of the Blind, and Debbie Persons, new member of the Greater Louisville Council Board of Directors
New KCB tech grant; announcements; Easter facts and trivia; snacks for diabetics; Talking Book Library news and excerpts from a book about Louisville
How a blind guy trains and competes in the Ironman competition; HBO Max expands audio described content and more from the Internet
Robert Felgar, CEO of Raz Mobility, presents and demos their cell phone designed especially for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Announcements; transportation bill introduced in House; free minutes from Aira; stimulus bill highlights; 115 organizations support Prevent Blindness request for eye research funding
News and announcements; celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Radio Storm - a look at two graduates of the Kentucky School for the Blind who run a very successful Internet radio station
Crossroads Conference, update on travel with service animals, and more; President of KCB's Owensboro chapter meets with her Congressman; preview of the 2021 ACB Virtual Conference and Convention
Announcements; Leadership Conference and Legislative Seminar details; developments on Windows 10X operating system
Meet KCB President Matt Selm; news from NLS Talking Book Libraries; COVID-19 vaccine do's and don't's; foods to lessen your stress
upcoming events; memories, trivia, and involvement in sports as shared by attendees at the Jan. 15 Greater Louisville Council of the Blind Roundabout
Virtual education at the Kentucky School for the Blind; rehab services in a virtual environment; announcements.
From the 2020 KCB convention: Long-time on-air personality Joe Elliott discusses how radio has changed over the past 40 years, and how he, as a blind person, has adapted to those changes.
Holiday announcements; Christmas with the Council - music, Christmas play, games, decorations, food, and Santa with the Greater Louisville Council of the Blind
First COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Louisville for nationwide distribution; Microsoft Narrator improvements and update; Mammoth Cave tour
Share Christmas memories with the KSB Alumni; ACB 2021 convention - new dates and early planning; ACB President Dan Spoone speaks at 2020 KCB convention
New Information Line; Victor Reader Streams from Speedy Turtle; Jewelry and other gift ideas from Mama Otter and Earth Creations - businesses owned by people who are blind
Featuring gift ideas from KCB convention exhibitors Nini Urschel with Scensy with ini and Catalina Martinez with Hayward Gourmet Popcorn and Confections.
Audio Description news; accessible voting stories needed KCB convention info and computer giveaway; Star Trek - forerunner to today's accessibility
KCB convention info; The first APH virtual annual meeting - a huge success 2 word games on your Alexa
Metformin recall; 2021 ACB Convention is virtual; White Cane Day, delivery option for seniors, Kentucky Talking Book Library news, Covid contact tracing; incredible food facts
The difference between cold, flu and Covid-19; the 2020 KCB conference and Convention - The Sky's the Limit; avoiding scams and ID theft
ACB Crafters and Community Events; news about the new braille eReader being tested by NLS; feature - Our Special braille magazine, including an article on accessible voting
Bill Hollander, Louisville Metro Councilperson who chairs the Metro Budget Committee, discusses the impact of Covid-19, protests, 5-G and more on communities across the nation at the Greater Louisville Council of the Blind quarterly meeting.
KCB scholarship and tech grant available CCLVI events for people with low vision; positive changes in Kentucky cocational rehabilitation
New KCB scholarship; changes help Office of Vocational Rehabilitation serve more people; Derby Party at Roundabout
KCB Tech Grant now available; author Debby Green talks about losing vision, publishing her book and more; changes in Aira service; baked potatoes vs. sweet potatoes - news for diabetics
Meet the BlindShell Phone, an accessible cell phone with speech and buttons created especially for the blind and visually impaired
Around the Internet - articles on braille, braille Legos, 30 years of the ADA, a great dog story and more
Journey through Vision Loss - 3 stories from a vision support call; memories of fairs and festivals from a Friday Roundabout with the Greater Louisville Council of the Blind
KCB President Debbie Deatherage introduces the 2020 Kentucky Council of the Blind convention; ACB President Dan Spoone talks ACB Virtual Convention numbers and looks ahead to future events
What's happening in ACB - President's and Executive Director's reports from the convention; report on the NLS Talking Book program with Karen Keninger, Director of the program
ACB Virtual Convention - opening session highlights, ACB overview from the Board meeting, and glimpses of the ACB Families virtual campfire with Talking Book narrator Jack Fox.
It's exciting! It's huge! It's the 2020 Virtual Conference and Convention of the American Council of the Blind. This week's show is filled is news, announcements, and info about exhibits, tours, and program highlights to help your convention experience be incredible.
Program sessions you won't want to miss at the ACB Virtual Convention; the 2020 ACB resolutions process; news and updates from the Kentucky School for the Blind Alumni
A sampling of programs at the 2020 ACB Virtual Conference and Convention; accessible voting in the Kentucky primary; pros and cons of working from home
New small business sells products for people with vision loss; Lions don't just buy glasses
What's in style for spring and summer, with Patti Cox and Paula Wiese; accessibility at Adobe; counting carbs cheat sheet; ACB Community Calls - something for everyone on the weekly schedule
New crochet pattern book from Deb Trevino; Microsoft's commitment to accessibility; product reviews from the ACB Mini Mall
New merchandise at the ACB Mini Mall; graduation traditions; virtual graduation at the Kentucky School for the Blind
Kentucky School for the Blind graduation, Founder's Day and Alumni news; rehabilitation services in Kentucky during Covid-19; Exhibit opportunities for individuals, affiliates and small businesses at the ACB Virtual Convention; Kentucky Derby Festival history - the Great Steamboat Race and the Great Balloon Fest
ACB and accessible absentee voting; ObjectiveEd helps blind students learn braille at home; ACB and Be My Eyes; Coronavirus information; diabetics and the virus
Stay connected with ACB Community Calls and ACB Radio; ACB virtual convention - sneak preview; Easter fun at Roundabout by Phone
New programs, schedule changes, and on-line opportunities created due to the coronavirus outbreak; interview with ACB President, Dan Spoone - how ACB is helping you stay connected
Using Legos for rock climbing, The reader's theater and the Helen Keller collection at the American Printing House museum, funding for older Americans' programs
ACB Next Generation - newest ACB affiliate; KCB attends ACB leadership meetings and visits Capitol Hill; good books shared at Page Turners
ACB Board of Directors, Leadership and Legislative Seminar meeting information; Blue Diego Investment Group buys Aira; February audio description update
Our First Jobs; accessible absentee voting in West Virginia; new policies for service animals in Fair Housing regulations; bad foods aren't as bad as you thought
Starting your own business; sneak peek at tours planned for the 2020 ACB Conference and Convention
Helping people during natural disasters; Blackboard materials now accessible for students; rules for service dogs on airplanes; the New Jersey state dog; billions of searchable records for genealogists on myHeritage.com
ACB audio description news; blind actors in the Apple series "see"; expanding accessibility in Apple products; more security when using Uber
ACB President Dan Spoone looks back at 2019 and forward to 2020 in AC B; new opportunities for blind chess players with Jim Thoune; sound bytes from the Greater Louisville and Bluegrass Council Christmas parties, a GLCB Roundabout, and the Kentucky School for the Blind Christmas music program
From the 2019 Kentucky Council of the Blind Conference and Convention - What happens in surgery after you go to sleep, presented by Lucian and Sheryl Lott, both nurses and members of the Support Alliance of the Visually Impaired in Owensboro, KY.
New Helen Keller acuuisitions at the American Printing House museum; singing and dancing with the band - adapting the on-stage world to vision loss
ACB Radio Holiday Auction instructions, plus items up for bid; includes descriptions and donors
ACB Families membership drive; proposed bill to benefit children who are blind, deaf or deaf-blind; new apple emoji; quiet car sounds; products from Guidelights and Gadgets
The history of the white cane and White Cane Safety Day, plus new mobility-related products; a program presented by the Bluegrass Council of the Blind in Lexington, Kentucky.
Kentucky Council of the Blind convention overview; Microsoft grant helps create app to teach braille; diabetes myths and menus
New low vision groups in Kentucky, American Printing House for the Blind acquires Helen Keller collection; Camp Kysoc receives beautification award from Kentucky Governor Matthew Beavin; Type 2 diabetes tips
More accessible features from Hulu; web accessibility covered under Title III of the Ada; food news for diabetics
Update on Larry Turnbull and a look back at his role with ACB Radio over the years; announcements and calendar
ACB staff member appointed to new Air Carrier advisory council; news about the ACB Radio Holiday Auction; new grant for disabled photographers; more accessible Apple TV
New meeting times for ACB Families and the Kentucky School for the Blind Alumni Board; meet Amanda Selm, one of the 2019 ACB JPMorgan Chase Leadership Fellows; remembering Burt Boyer with Dr. Tuck Tinsley, former President of the American Printing House for the Blind.
2020 ACB convention announcement; audio description contest; new ACB products in the Mini Mall
News from Legos - braille bricks for teaching kids to read and braille and audio instructions for helping people who are visually impaired to build with Lego sets; demo using Lego braille instructions and Aira to build a model from a kit; articles about more accessibility in Google Docs, emergency broadcasts accessible to people with vision and hearing impairments, and disability rights
Meet Cindy Van Winkle, ACB's new Membership Services Co-ordinator; two related articles on the employment outlook for people with disabilities in an economy with a low unemployment rate
Kentucky School for the Blind 2018-2019 year in review with Principal Jackie Williams; Domino Pizza website accessibility lawsuit; new initiative on aging and vision loss
Jeff Bishop, ACB Board member and Acting Managing Director of ACB Radio, shares exciting changes coming to ACB Radio; Jessica Belcher, Athletic Director at the Kentucky School for the Blind, outlines present and future sports activities at KSB.
Free talking prescription labels at Walmart and Sams Clubs; last-minute KSB Alumni details; August webinars on ABLE accounts; pet care, pet health and pet nutrition tips
New officers and directors at ACB - nominations, seconding speeches, a glimpse at the voting process, and emotional acceptance speeches
Listen to the ACB 58th annual Conference and Convention from Rochester, New York, on ACB Radio. Find out what will be livestreamed and/or broadcast on a recorded delay. Tips on how to listen free from anywhere in the world.
Virtual reality glasses in the workplace; enhanced ID's - requirements, costs, who needs them and more
Orbit Reader news; more accessibility with Apple; meet a racehorse trainer up close and personal
Highlights from the Kentucky School for the Blind 2019 commencement program Commencement
New bags and totes at the ACB Mini Mall; Friends in Art in the spotlight; a new accessible cell phone for people who are blind, low vision, or hearing impaired; new video game for the blind coming soon
ACB supports new ABLE Act; meet Ron Brooks - the person, the transportation professional, and the chair of the ACB Board of Publications and the ACB Transportation Committee; Voices from Around the World with Sandra Sermons, ACB International Relations Committee chair
ADA Notification bill; Xbox braille controller; new job at the ballpark; Kentucky School for the Blind Founder's Day
The 2019 ACB conference and Convention in Rochester - the latest updates, sponsored discounts, and details about all things convention with Janet Dickelman, ACB Convention Co-ordinator
50th anniversary of the Kentucky Talking Book Library - speakers include Barbara Penigor, Director of the library; Michael Martys from NLS; Derrick Ramsey, former NFL quarterback and Secretary of the KY Education Cabinet; Kentucky's Lieutenant Governor; author Virginia Smith; and others.
Building membership in your affiliate or chapter; 2018 NLS braille and talking book library statistics; new Nintendo gaming accessibility; sounds increase safety in electric vehicles; healthier menu options at fast-food restaurants
ACB Board member Dan Dillon talks membership recruitment and fundraising at the 2019 KCB Crossroads conference; profile of ACB Board member, Jeff Bishop, and his work with Microsoft
Hulu adds audio-described content; source for low-cost, high-quality hearing aids; gene therapy research for retinitis pigmentosa
Meet Nancy Christine Feela from the ACB Minneapolis office and learn about her family's maple syrup-making operation; learn membership recruitment and retention techniques to help you grow your chapter or organization at the 2019 Kentucky Council of the Blind Crossroads Conference - all the details are here
From the Sound Prints archive: Dan Spoone - growing up visually impaired,, working at Cinderella's Castle in Disneyworld, running a pizza parlor, joining the corporate world, to ACB First Vice President
Talking Books - A Kentucky Perspective; personal and family histories - preserving early childhood memories
KCB visits Capitol Hill about low vision, diabetes, Medicare and autonomous vehicles; tips for writing your personal and family history
child actors in American Printing House for the Blind Braille Reader's Theater; recommended books from Page Turners
tours at ACB national convention; new administrators and more services at the Kentucky Department of Blind Services; projects and activities of the Kentucky Council of the Blind and its chapters, ACB Lions, ACB Families, and Library Users of America; accessibility for blind diabetics of the Freestyle Libra glucose monitoring system
United States is 50th nation to officially join the Marrakesh treaty; low vision equipment, accessible devices for diabetics, and autonomous vehicles - major legislative imperatives for ACB visit to Capitol Hill; a Super Bowl party at Perkins, KSB student writes award-winning play, audio description around the world, and emoji recognizing people with disabilities
Marrakesh Treaty sent to WIPO; new way to listen to the weekly ACB Advocacy update; news about Nearby Explorer, the wayfinding app from APH; how live plays and musicals are audio described
Court requires accessibility on Domino Pizza website; questions to ask your doctor after a diagnosis; free offer from Aira; how to find helpful and fun books, such as those by Joey Green, on Bookshare.org
George Eastman tour at 2019 ACB convention; ACB scholarship reminder; low vision support group member uses CyberEyez for work and everyday tasks; architect says he is more successful after losing vision
ACB Audio Description Project celebrates 10th birthday; resources for finding described movies, TV shows, streamed video and more; hiring people with disabilities is good business
How to apply for an ACB scholarship; job and career study; theater group needs new home; diabetes research and new continuous monitoring glucose system
New monthly activity for ACB members under 40, sponsored by ACB Next Generation; Delta modifies service animal policy; meet Darren Harbour and Imagine Blind Players; Santa visits the Christmas with the Council party in Louisville
employment for people with vision loss; report on merger of Office for the Blind and Office of Vocational Rehabilitation; the Social Security disability determination process
ACB Radio Holiday Auction sets new records; a different look at life in the Middle East, including observations on accessible money and touch screens on international flights
Star Trek technology becomes reality today - Michael McCarty, speaker, Captain Kirk dinner at the 2018 Kentucky Council of the Blind Conference and Convention; montage of the Christmas with the Council Party from Dec. 1 2018
Get ready to bid and buy at the 2018 ACB Radio Holiday Auction, All proceeds help support ACB Radio, and keep great programming coming to you throughout the year. Find out how to register and join in the fun, all from the comfort of your home. There's even a list of the 77 items in this year's auction, presented in the order they will be up for bid.
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Kentucky Council of the Blind Conference and Convention Sponsors; KCB banquet speech - Infinite Diversity with Infinite Combinations by Brian Charlson; KCB 2018 awards presentations
Spotlight on ACB Families - your chance to win; new features in the ACB e-Forum; diabetes and carbs; announcements, reminders and the calendar
ACB Families holiday membership drive; KCB conference and convention details; audio description and Hulu with Brian Charlson; Illinois program to test self-driving cars; California lawsuit over accessible formats
Hulu to provide accessible content; fashion and style for men and women - Paula Wiese at the GLCB Roundabout
Marrakesh Treaty signed by President Trump; quiet car to make noise; 2018 Kentucky Council of the Blind Conference and Convention details; Supreme Court facts
Certification for audio describers; proposed legislation to update the ADA; more audible pedestrian signals in New York; how sighted people see people who are blind
New merged vocational rehabilitation services in Kentucky; new ways to find games on Amazon Echo devices; demo of My Farm, an Alexa game; ACB announcements and press release
Tony Stephens writes about autonomous vehicles; time to start planning for the seventh ACB Radio Holiday Auction
Demo of Be My Eyes and Besprecular, two apps that handle tasks that require vision; the future of accessibility in developing technologies; visually impaired contestant on "Dancing with the Stars, call to action on autonomous vehicles and the disabled, and the future of macular degeneration treatments
Cooking with the Tupperware microwave grill; Work Play, a free word game for the Alexa; articles about technology and the future of braille, grocery shopping with the Aira glasses, and accessibility of realty websites
Meet Jim Kracht, retired attorney, music box collector and new member of the ACB Board; two Alexa tricks and the Trivia Treat game for Echo devices
Good books shared at the August Page Turners; Instant Pot pressure cooker demo - using it safely as a blind or visually impaired person
ACB 2019 conference and convention in Rochester, New York; new national group for younger members now forming
New ACB affiliate for young members now forming; articles on accessibility, art, and running; 2018 KSB Alumni sponsors
Radio from AM to the Internet - Kentucky School for the Blind Alumni and current students in radio; featuring Raymond Randles, B. T. Kimbrough, Michael McCarty, Alex Stine and Mason Tilley; a Bards and Storytellers production from the American Printing House for the Blind and the KSB Alumni Association
New Board for KSB Alumni; Jack Fox and Jill Fox, Talking Book narrators and radio personalities, at the KSB Alumni banquet; the Kentucky School for the Blind Alumni goes live on the Radio Storm and ACB Interactive
Deb Trevino, a 2018 JP Morgan Leadership Fellow, recounts her experiences at the 73rd ACB Conference and Convention in St. Louis; Dave Trevino, musician and storyteller, introduces his Jack Rondell mysteries and his new business to market his work
ACB highlights for the past year; corporate and individual convention sponsors; Microsoft wins ACB Olsen Award; report on employment of people with disabilities; Kentucky mockingbird sings at night; class action suit filed in New York City - need more audible signals
A first-timer's view of the ACB conference and convention in St. Louis; opening convention session highlights
ACB convention broadcast schedule on ACB Radio; radio theme at the 2018 Kentucky School for the Blind Alumni Conference and Reunion, comments needed on flying with service dogs; articles from around the Internet
Marrakesh Treaty reminder; tips on tipping; demo of Blindfold Runner, a new accessible game for the iPhone
Graduation Ceremonies at the Kentucky School for the Blind; ACB receives award; Apple accessibility; Internet radio station at the Kentucky School for the Blind
Brief history of braille; blind magician to speak at ACB convention; Crossroads banquet address by Dan Spoone, ACB First Vice President
Anthony Stephens on Marrakesh Treaty in U.S. Senate; Paula Wiese speaks at 2018 Crossroads luncheon
Apple teaches blind kids to code; comment sought for change to Federal regulations for service dogs on planes; memories of Marlaina Lieberg; Marlaina's description of a visit to a glacier, from the Sound Prints archives
ACB convention pre-registration tips and tricks; the life of a man who was blind in the late 1800's in Delaware; Microsoft commitment to accessibility for people with disabilities
Proposed merger of services for the blind and vocational rehabilitation in Kentucky; blind actress on NCIS; Uber and Lyft used for paratransit in Kansas City
new accessible Pinterest app, spotlight on the ACB International Relations Committee and the Council of Citizens with Low Vision International; calendar of upcoming events
New procedure restores ability to see light; remembering Sue Ammeter, a great advocate; new resources for audio described TV and videos
Blind vendor turned wedding planner and caterer; blinded vet observes his changed world without vision
Meet Claire Stanley, ACB's newest employee; Dave Wilkinson new Director of Sales at APH; California Council of the Blind wins voting rights lawsuit; HR620 appears to die in U.S. Senate, protecting the ADA
Swimming is more than a hobby; accessible magazines; ACB collaborates with Cisco Systems; new Blindfold Crossword game; Apple proposes new emojis in collaboration with ACB
Crossroads Conference - Let Your Journey Begin; APH Reader's Theater; Marrakesh Treaty introduced in Senate; guide dogs in Iowa; Walmart expands grocery delivery
Crossroads Conference - Let Your Journey Begin; KCB Goes to Capitol Hill; Girl Scout Cooky History and recipes
new Uber Health transportation; what does a personal trainer do; new multi-line braille display; Delta airlines and guide dogs; blindeds vet speaks out about blindness; new Microsoft wayfinding app
Intro to the Orbit Reader; new training center for the blind; Baum USA closes its doors; proposed changes in the ADA pass House; membership premiums in ACB affiliates
Apply for a video magnifier from CCLVI; APH and AFB partner - Dr. Craif Meador explains how some services will change; flying passenger drones, where to find audio described video, and Eric Bridges featured in national magazine
upcoming events at the APH museum; Leader Dogs for the Blind; new policies for flying with guide dogs, assistance dogs and emotional support dogs create debate
2018 ACB convention tours; events at the Printing House; partnership between AIRA and Perkins
Delta's new policy for flying with service animals; internship, scholarship, and leadership fellow opportunities; Facebook news feed changes; government shutdown info
How to find the dream job with Ray Campbell; long distance phone calls 65 years ago; scholarship announcements
Looking Back and Looking Ahead in ACB; ACB 2018 scholarships with Denise Colley; gene therapy, facial recognition on Facebook, and new wayfinding with APH
accessible technology in the skies; app that reads handwriting; gift idea recipe; Christmas with the Council montage with Mitzi Friedlander; Christmas with our Northern Kentucky and Owensboro chapters
New Able accounts for people on limited incomes; David Trott's banquet speech at the 2017 KCB convention; Michael Cleveland, KSB 1999 graduate, nominated for Grammy
Play dates from Imagine Blind Players; Bill Hollander and David Trott address the 2017 convention of the Kentucky Council of the Blind; the Accessibilible Cities project from the American Printing House for the Blind; Kentucky Talking Book Library wins KCB Community Service Award; Kim Charlson writes about Roundabout in the ACB E-Forum
New members of the KCB Board; future of Kentucky services for the blind; preserving photos and old tape recordings
New items in the ACB Mini Mall; latest news about the Blindfold Games with Marty Schulz; FireFox accessibility issues, Re-introduction of the Cogswell-Macy Act, brief look at tax reform, and tactile fireworks at Disney
KCB convention updates; presentation by Lion Jack Lenk, the first totally blind Lions District Governor in the St. Louis area; triplets who are blind receive Boy Scout Eagle awards; GM tests driverless cars; new crosswalk in Iceland; bakery run by the visually impaired
Hit a Home Run with KCB at the upcoming 44th annual conference and convention; Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director, discusses oral testimony submitted in accessible currency case; Penny Reeder, president of Guide Dog Users Inc, discusses problems related to service dogs
Stipend for KCB convention; new text-reading app; NLS projects will make reading easier; new gene therapy treatment helps people with rare form of RP; web accessibility and the courts; new text-to-braille device under development
Excitement is building about the ACB Radio Holiday Auction - interview with Brian Charlson; ACB President Kim Charlson visits the Greater Louisville Council Roundabout and reviews the very latest on how ACB is helping people who are blind and visually impaired
New blood glucose meter approved; Blindfold Bop game app for the iPhone demo and a list of Blindfold games; how healthy are those appetizers?
New videos about iOS 11; Amazon Fire accessibility; Bards and Storytellers program from the American Printing House museum about Mack and Bob, a singing duo from a hundred years ago; a look at the Salvation Army
Blindfold Bop iPhone app - an accessible game; ACB advocacy and governmental affairs update; new glucose meter, maybe - game changer for blind diabetics; Alexa talks to Cortana
Self-driving car legislation passes House; what's ahead in the Senate and what questions face us in the future. Guest speaker is Mark Richert, Director of Public Policy with the American Foundation for the Blind
Relive the total eclipse from Nashville; another perspective of the eclipse from Louisville; music trivia chapter activity
Ron Brooks presents a new parent and families telephone support group from ACB Families; Micheal Hudson, director of the American Printing House for the Blind museum, shares "KSB Secrets: 10 Things You Didn't Know about the Kentucky School for the Blind"
Learn how to listen to the audio description of the total eclipse with Joel Snyder and Dan Dillon; new Medicare/Medicaid bill explained by Tony Stephens, ACB Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs
Reading with the Seeing AI app from Microsoft; Dan Spoone, Part II; Jackie Williams, new Principal at the Kentucky School for the Blind; calendar of events and more
Meet Dan Spoone, ACB First Vice President from Orlando, FL; Brian Charlson, Director of Technology at the Carroll Center for the Blind in Boston, talks accessible appliances and cooking gadgets; Calendar of Events
Doug Powell, new member of the ACB Board, shares unusual jobs from his past, experiences as a triathlete and more; Brian Charlson, Director of Technology at the Carroll Center in Boston, introduces AIRA, a service to help read and navigate your environment
Meet David Trott, ACB's new Treasurer; easy dump dinners from a Kindle book; great news for TV fans, a new free iPhone app that can read to you, and more
Kentucky School for the Blind 2017 Alumni Reunion information; preview Bards and Storytellers at the Printing House with Kathy and Tom Arnold; ACB election montage
2017 ACB convention broadcast schedule on ACB Radio; meet Cora McNabb, acting director of the Kentucky Office for the Blind; looking back at the first season for the Imagine Blind Players theater troupe, and looking ahead to the next performance
Meet the Orbit Reader 20 - it's almost here! Update on Newsline; legislative victories in Texas and Tennessee; blind seamstresses sew designer gowns
Amazon Prime now very affordable for folks on limited incomes; Amazon Prime benefits; new products at the Mini Mall
New scholarships, OFB KBE director retires; demo of articles read by VoiceOver; meet the 2017 ACB First-Timers and Leadership Fellows; your input requested and settlement concerning audio description and theaters; driverless vehicles and accessibility for people with disabilities
Window-Eyes to JAWS webinar information; demo of Galaxy barcode reader; demo of ScripTalk, a solution for identifying medications; sound bytes from the 2017 graduation at the Kentucky School for the Blind; music fund at Roundabout
Presentation of the Paul J. Langan Distinguished Service Award from the Kentucky School for the Blind; overview of technology sessions from Microsoft, Google, Charter Communications, Sprint and more at the upcoming convention of the American Council of the Blind in Reno/Sparks, NV
Sound Prints 15th anniversary - a look back; the Kentucky School for the Blind celebrates 175 years; Countdown to 175 Essay Contest winners
Lyft guide dog policy; more visual impairment among children; successful fundraiser from the Alabama Council of the Blind; more accessibility for airline passengers; VFO acquires another company
Imagine Blind Players Theater Troupe with Darren Harbour; new ways to listen to ACB Radio with Jeff Bishop; tips for raising money for the 2017 ACB Walk and the Kentucky e-Racers team
Continuing saga of accessible online audio and video from University of California Berkeley; interview with Allison Flanagan, retiring Director of Kentucky Office for the Blind; new scholarships, VFO tech sessions at the 2017 ACB convention, runner uses technology as a guide in Boston Marathon, and proposed law in Texas related to service and guide dogs
Cooking with Bill Deatherage, new principal at KSB, personnel changes at OFB and OVR, visually impaired runners in the Boston Marathon, web inaccessibility with Vint Cerf and more
Articles and announcements from around ACB; 175th anniversary Founders' Day dinner at the Kentucky School for the Blind; Seeing Eye puppies at the Newark airport, a special project at the Kentucky School for the Blind, and an art exhibit of paintings by artists with low vision
Events at the American Printing House for the Blind museum; free eye screenings for service and guide dogs; cooking with the senses; a new low vision chapter in KCB
Blind and low vision customers can't order food at new high-tech restaurants; court cases against inaccessible high-tech restaurant and vending machines; Supreme Court decision helps disabled students; technology industry for the disabled expected to mushroom in the coming years
resources for accessible on-line books, including Kindle and Kindle app; American Printing House for the Blind Braille Reader's Theater; UC Berkeley decides to remove free video and audio from iTunes U rather than make files accessible
Cooking with an air fryer; legislation and advocacy in 2017; First-timer and Leadership Fellows Awards available for the 2017 ACB Conference and Convention in Reno
New Kentucky low vision affiliate, Kentucky Office for the Blind Executive Director retires, applications for two GDUI First-Timers announced, and CCLVI to award video magnifiers; excerpts from ACB Executive Director report at Midyear; entertaining and useful Alexa skills for the Amazon Echo and Dot
audio description awards; gardening - a hobby for people with low vision; Supreme Court decision - guide dogs can go to school; books on technology; calendar of events
Become an ACB Leadership Fellow at the 2017 ACB Conference and Convention in Reno; new low vision group in Kentucky; accessible TV and solving issues with structured negotiations; upcoming events
Facebook enhances picture descriptions; 175th anniversary and essay contest at the Kentucky School for the Blind; sneak peek at the 2017 ACB national conference and convention in Reno; demo of Pandora, TuneIn and iHeartMedia on Alexa; calendar of events
new phone scam and top scams from 2016; author Lynne Raimondo and the Library Users of America (LUA); new cooking activities from the Greater Louisville Council of the Blind and easy recipes; accessible forms and publications from the IRS; the Sound Prints calendar.
Jobs for blind people at the US Census Bureau; new low vision group forming in Kentucky; memories of Talking Book narrator Milton Metz
Announcements about scholarships, audio description of inauguration day, and passing of Talking Book narrator Milton Metz; Alexa vs. Siri with Brian Charlson; calendar of events
How to apply for 2017-2018 ACB and CCLVI scholarships; app updates; meet Tristan Parsons, Interim Principal at the Kentucky School for the Blind; new rules for accessible TV set-top boxes and controls; the Sound Prints calendar
2016 in review, a look ahead to the new year, and holiday wishes with guests Kim Charlson, President of the American Council of the Blind, and representatives of the seven chapters of the Kentucky Council of the Blind.
Eric Bridges discusses ACB accomplishments in 2016 and looks ahead to 2017 and the new Trump administration; tips for using essential oils around the house
A book by students at the Kentucky School for the Blind; KCB 2016 awards; Santa visits the Christmas with the Council celebration
Holiday announcements, news about the ACB Monthly Monetary Support Program and a chance to win a great prize, and details and a list of the 70 items up for bid in the ACB Radio Holiday Auction on Sunday, December 4, 2016
The NLS program with Barbara Penigor, Director, Kentucky Talking Book Library; John Proffitt, Herman Meyer and Son Funeral Home, on laws, misconceptions and practices related to funeral planning
Kentucky Council of the Blind convention highlights; Medicare and Medicaid updates for 2017; Jeff Bishop on being involved in ACB - convention banquet address; impromptu commercial contest - fun at the auction
ACB history of building coalitions; meet the American Council of Blind Lions; the new Uber app
Cold or flu?? You decide; Dave Wilkinson from HIMS on braille, magnification and other products to be shown at the Kentucky Council of the Blind 2016 convention; segments of a program from October, 2004 with Will Evans and Carla Ruschival on blindness, accessible voting, technology and more, aired in honor of the Will Evans era as part of the 175th Anniversary celebration of the Kentucky School for the Blind
new books at National Braille Press; what happens at an ACB Board meeting; upcoming Kentucky Council of the Blind convention - a Kentucky Paradise
Meet Zack Coblens, new director of the Kentucky Business Enterprises in the Office for the Blind; memories of how a visually impaired family picked cotton in Arkansas, as told by Margaret Johnson of Paragould, AR
Marrakesh Treaty goes into effect at the United Nations; ACB Radio Holiday Auction - get ready to bid and buy!
ACB update from Ray and Karyn Campbell; meet Dr. Craig Meador, president of the American Printing House for the Blind; find easy recipes selected from the Sept. 23 roundabout recipe exchange
Meet Deb Cook Lewis, new member of the ACB Board of Publications; have fun with old electronic games
Feedback needed from blind and low vision Humana customers; meet Susan Glass, new member of the ACB Board of Publications; visit with Mitch Pomerantz, vice president of the World Blind Union
Meet Dan Dillon, new member of the ACB Board; celebrate 80 years of recording Talking Books with APH; hear about new items in the ACB Mini Mall
Demo of Nearby Explorer - new GPS app for the iPhone from the American Printing House for the Blind
Meet B. T. Kimbrough, a Kentucky School for the Blind Alum; APH Museum Director Micheal Hudson introduces the 1829 Louis Braille book; Kentucky School for the Blind Alumni Conference and Reunion montage
Meet Denise Colley, new ACB Board member. Visit with Mark Lasser, a delegate from colorado to the 2016 Democratic National Convention who is one of a handful of blind delegates to the convention. We chat with him before he leaves for Philadelphia, and check in while he is on the convention floor.
Kentucky School for the Blind students author book; Congress approves distribution of braille e-reader devices to NLS patrons; Siri vs. Alexa - Brian Charlson puts them to the test
Debbie Deatherage, 2016 ACB Leadership Fellow from Kentucky; highlights from the 2016 ACB Convention opening session; 2016 ACB convention highlights
ACB election results; meet the Can-Do Canine Lions Club of Minneapolis; visit with Talking Book narrator, Martha Harmon-Pardee
e-trade announces new accessibility; ACB and DC taxi companies settle lawsuit - good news for service dog users; ACB comments on proposed expansion of audio description; author Lynne Raimondo talks about her Mark Angelotti crime series
AI Squared and Freedom Scientific merge; ACB Radio to broadcast all general sessions and selected workshops and seminars from the ACB Conference and Convention in Minneapolis - get the details
Tony Stephens, ACB Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs, updates us on the accessible currency situation and proposed expansion of audio description on TV; share a montage of news articles, information, and emails depicting the incredible celebration of the life of Muhammad Ali in Louisville
Author Lynne Riamondo to speak at Tri-state Library Users conference call; details about the Voices from around the World Luncheon, Randolph-Sheppard Vendors of America events, Independent Visually Impaired Entrepreneurs programs, and ACB Membership Committee Seminar - all at the 2016 ACB convention in Minneapolis; stories about two brave blind children and an incredible surgery
Quirky things that annoy people who are blind; Larry Skutchan presents details of the Orbit Reader 20 low-cost notetaker
The new Orbit Reader 20 braille display; meet the 2016 ACB Leadership Fellows with Kim Charlson, ACB President; accessible currency and web accessibility with ERic Bridges, ACB Executive Director; Dr. Stephen L. Pruit, Kentucky Commissioner of Education, on his outlook for the Kentucky School for the Blind
Pre-register now for workshops and seminars at the 2016 ACB Conference and Convention - feature with Janet Dickelman; blind actor and model tells what it takes to succeed in theater and stage work - feature with Darren HarbourACB Convention highlights - workshops and seminars
Deanna Scoggins, President, Kentucky School for the Blind Alumni Association, on the 2016 conference and reunion; demo of Blindfold Barnyard, an accessible game app for the iPhone; Kentucky Derby montage from our local chapter party
New ACB Angel page for Jim Shaw and memories of Jim; the food processor - a great countertop appliance for people with vision loss; quarterly meeting and elections at the Greater Louisville Council of the Blind
Industrial tour of Louisville with Mike Hudson, director of the American Printing House for the Blind Museum; the low-cost braille display with Larry Skutchan from the Printing House; independent living services with Gay Pannell, Kentucky Office for the Blind
Netflix and ACB expand audio description; new tactile books for blind children from Seedlings; driverless cars in our future
Support the Kentucky E-Racers in the ACB 2016 walk; participate in a national call-in day to support better education for blind and deaf children; explore the hobby of soapmaking; find out about great tours at the 2016 ACB convention
new accessible technology announced at CSUN - report from Jeff Bishop, member, ACB Board of Directors; Support Alliance of the Visually Impaired (SAVI), KCB's Owensboro chapter; proposed changes in video description on TV and more
The land of "over there"; the new Braille Touch from Humanware; KCB chapter spotlight on Guide Dog Users of Kentucky
Agriculture yesterday, today and tomorrow; economic implications of growing and processing industrial hemp; art contest at the American Printing House for the Blind
Diabetes care and tips from a Diabetes Educator; most popular dog breeds over the past 100 years
Report from ACB Midyear meetings; presentation by J. Andrew White on the Civil War in Kentucky
Talking prescription labels at Rite-Aid; Bluegrass Council expands; Diane Croft retires from National Braille Press; driverless cars
Rare Louis Braille book at the American Printing House for the Blind; 1966 Kentucky State High School wrestling team from the Kentucky School for the Blind to be honored; meet an accessible, feature-packed countertop grill
Meet Tony Stephens, ACB's new Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs; athletic programs at the Kentucky School for the Blind; a new trivia app for the iPhone and iPad
Attend the ACB National Convention as one of 10 DKM First-timers and Leadership Fellows; go international with Sound Prints as we learn about life in Qatar, a small country on the Arabian Sea
The ACB Tupperware Party and what ACB does for you with Brian Charlson; new shows on ACB Radio with Debbie Hazelton; and coupons and shopping apps for the iPhone with Debbie Deatherage and Deanna Scoggins
Make Uber rides smoother and easier for you and your guide dog with these tips and tricks; a new historical acquisition at the American Printing House museum; is our dream of a personal flying vehicle a reality? and much more on this week's Sound Prints.
Special library services from the regional talking book library at Perkins School for the Blind; Kim Charlson's banquet address at the KCB 50 Golden Years Conference and Convention
2015 in review; top two Sound Prints features - Eric Bridges on the 25th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Brian Charlson demonstrating the new Apple Watch
News about the Microsoft/ACB partnership on accessible software; a montage of the 2015 ACB Radio Holiday Auction; a touch of Hanukkah; and a recipe for Sad Cake from a recent Greater Louisville Council of the Blind Roundabout
Dr. Craig Meador, Vice President of Education Services at the American Printing House for the Blind, speaks on "Technology's Golden Future" at the KCB 50 Golden Years conference and convention; holiday hilarity and fun at the 4-chapter Christmas with the Council Christmas Party in Louisville
ACB Holiday Auction, Golden Apple iDevices Workshop from the KCB 50 Golden Years convention
Non-24 sleep disorder, homeowner's and renter's insurance, Kentucky Assistive Technology Loan program
KCB 50 Golden Years Anniversary Convention Highlights, including storytelling, history of traveling with a guide dog, and KCB anniversary celebration
Ray Campbell describes his new job at United Airlines and includes job-hunting tips for today; Janet Dickelman previews tours for the 2016 ACB National Convention in Minneapolis
Jeff Bishop introduces ACB Link, KCB 2015 convention details, and legislative update with Eric Bridges
Intro to Boot Camp job search strategies, crockpot recipe exchange, KCB history from 1987
Kelly Gasque on accessible currency; ACB Families gift-giving conference call and holiday giveaway; remembering Ed Walker's career in radio with a flashback to the 2003 ACB Convention banquet in Pittsburgh
Humana talking prescription labels, new cooking show on ACB Radio Mainstream, APH Museum programs and scanning project
Kim Charlson travels to Brazil; Melanie Brunson on ruling in taxi lawsuit related to guide dogs; blind women as leaders in 1981
Excerpts from the 2015 Crossroads Conference, hosted by the Kentucky Council of the Blind.
ACB Walk results, ACB Families holiday drawing, The ADA Then and Now with Eric Bridges, an accessible app for YouTube with Michael McCarty
Department of Justice ADA rulings, Kim Charlson's second term as ACB President, Patti Cox traveling home from Dallas, and Mitch Pomerantz on ACB Lions advocacy