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Bay State Council of the Blind2024 Spring Conference and Convention Agenda Grousbeck Center, Perkins School for the Blind, Watertown, MA
Morning Session
- Welcome From Our Host, Perkins School for the Blind
- Opening Remarks David Kingsbury, President, BSCB
- Overview of Massachusetts Commission for the Blind ActivitiesJohn Oliveira , Commissioner, MCB
- Participant Introductions
- State Government Initiatives to Improve AccessibilityAshley Bloom, Chief Information Technology Accessibility Officer, Executive Office of Technology Services and Security
- Updates from Two of Our CommitteesAmbassador Program: Pam Loch, Membership Committee chairHealthcare Resources web page: Nona Haroyan and Jerry Berrier, Advocacy Committee co-chairs
- First Reading of Proposed BSCB Code of Conduct PolicyBrian Charlson and Jennifer Harnish
- lection of BSCB OfficersBrian Charlson (to explain voting procedures)Mary Haroyan( to announce slate of nominees recommended by the Nominations Committee)Sharon Strzalkowski to chair election of PresidentDavid Kingsbury to chair election of other officers
Afternoon Session
- Announcement of Election ResultsDavid KingsburyShort comments by newly elected Officers
- Debate and Adoption of Proposed Code of Conduct PolicyBrian Charlson
- Experience as a Book AuthorAndrew Leland, author of “The Country of the Blind,” interviewed by Kim Charlson
- Announcement of BSCB AwardsAwards Committee: Kim Charlson (chair), Pam Loch, and Jerry Berrier
- Tips for Getting a Handle on Your Personal FinancesMoe Carpenter, Penny Forward
- News from the Tech WorldJeff Bishop, ACB Blind Information Technology Specialists affiliate President: Overview of BITS training activities and other member benefitsDavid Kingsbury, Demo of the new JAWS PictureSmart with Generative AI feature for describing digital images
- Overview of Recent Perkins Library ActivitiesKim Charlson
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Re-experience the April 8, 2024 total eclipse of the sun through sound.
Harvard University’s Astronomy Department welcomes those who are blind or have low vision to experience the total eclipse of the sun, through use of the LightSound device which uses a technique called sonification, the process of converting data, in this case light intensity into sound.
The American Council of the Blind and ACB Media are proud to partner with Harvard to broadcast this amazing event where you experience and track through sound the eclipse as it reaches totality at different times from Texas through Vermont. Folks from many different organizations around the country connected their LightSound devices to Zoom as the eclipse reached totality at their location.
The podcast opens with an interview of Allyson Bieryla, Science Center Astronomy Lab and Telescope Manager, Harvard University Astronomer, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory who describes the LightSound Project, and demonstrates and explains the LighhtSound device.
For more information about the LightSound Project, go to The LightSound Project (harvard.edu)
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Bay State Council of the BlindFall Conference Agenda, November 18, 2023
Morning Session
– Welcoming Remarks, David Kingsbury, BSCB President
– The Disability Tech Space, Sandy Lacey, Executive Director, Howe Innovation Center, Perkins School for the Blind
- Attendee introductions
– Overview of MCB Happenings, John Oliveira, Commissioner, Massachusetts Commission for the Blind
- 3-D Printing: A Viable Hobby for Blind and Low Vision Persons, Judy Dixon, author; Erin Fragola, Outreach Coordinator, Perkins Braille & Talking Book Library
- Get Up and Move, Door prizes, Jeanette Kutash with Leslie Spoone: Elizabeth Ann Johnson with door prizes,
Afternoon Session
- Deciphering What Sighted People Are Trying to Say with Body Language, Judy Dixon, author, Brian Charlson
- The New BSCB Code of Conduct Policy, Jennifer Harnish, Board Director
- Be My AI, Brian Charlson, BSCB Past President and Tech Guru
- A Sampling of ACB Special Interest Affiliates, Jeff Thom - Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss (AAVL); Paul Edwards, Past President, Library Users of America (LUA), Larry Gassman, Vice President, Diabetics in Action
- Get Up and Move Continued! Jeanette Kutash and Leslie Spoone
- A Little Afternoon Diversion
- Closing Remarks
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20231111 American Council of the Blind of Maine Convention20231111 Afternoon Session
Afternoon Session
- Scholarship recipients announced.
- History of ACB Maine
- Business meeting.
- Jeff Thom - ACB National.
- Wrap up and closing.
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20231111 American Council of the Blind of Maine Convention20231111 Morning Session
Morning Session
- Ground rules, attendance, and icebreaker.
- Linda will read proposed bylaw amendments.
- Blindness agencies panel – the Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Catholic Charities Maine and the Iris Network.
- Disability Rights Maine - Jennifer Battis.
- Lotus Labs – Natalie Shearer.
- Remembrance of Leona McKenna.
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20230520-3 Bay State Council of the Blind-2023 Spring Conference and Convention 20230520-3 Evening
- BSCB Auctiono Brian Charlsono Jeanette Kutasho Nona Haroyan
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20230520-2 Bay State Council of the Blind-2023 Spring Conference and Convention 20230520-2 Afternoon Session
- Announcement of Election Resultso David Kingsburyo Short comments by newly elected directors
- Debate and Adoption of Proposed Resolutionso Brian Charlson
- Role of the ACB Board Liaisono Rachel Schroeder
- Announcement of BSCB Awardso Kim Charlson
- Telehealth Experienceso Clark Rachfal o Jeanette Kutash
- Overview of Recent Perkins Library Activitieso Kim Charlson
- Bringing Alt Text to a Whole New level: The NASA Webb Telescopeo Dr. Kelly Lepo-Education and Outreach Scientisto Office of Public Outreach, Space Telescope Science Institute
- New Frontiers of Artificial Intelligenceo Brian Charlson
- First Day Wrap Up o David Kingsbury
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20230520-1 Morning Session
- Welcome and BSCB President’s Updateo David Kingsbury
- Overview of Massachusetts Commission for the Blind Activitieso John Oliveira , Acting Commissioner, MCB
- Advocacy Updateo Nona Haroyano Kim Charlsono Jim Badgero Myra Rosso David Kingsbury
- First Reading of Proposed BSCB Resolutionso Brian Charlson
- Election of BSCB Directorso Brian Charlson (to explain voting procedures)o Cindy Wentz (to announce slate of nominees recommended by the Nominations Committee)o David Kingsbury (to chair elections
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20221028-3 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention 20221028-3 Accessible Voting
WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND 2022 Convention WCB, BREAKING THROUGH THE STORM!
- Accessible Voting This was an update on proposed legislation to allow electronic signatures on ballots in Washington State. Here’s what you need to know about this legislative effort and what you can do to help get this legislation passed in the next session.
o Presenter: Jacob Lodge, King County elections - How to find your state legislatoro Presenter: Judy Brown https://app.leg.wa.gov/districtfinder/
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20230312 2023 DC Leadership Conference Luncheon Speakers
- National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS)o Jason Broughton, Director, NLSo Jason Yasner, Deputy Director, NLS
- American Printing House For the Blind (APH)o Paul Schroeder, Vice President, Government and Community Affairs
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The American Council of the Blind and Supporters Rally to Demand Accessible and Inclusive Currency
ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 10, Harriet Tubman Day, the American Council of the Blind (ACB) and supporters rallied in front of the White House and marched to the U.S. Treasury to highlight the ongoing fight for accessible and inclusive currency for all.Tweet thisACB and supporters rallied at White House to highlight the ongoing fight for accessible and inclusive currency for all. Blind, low vision, and sighted protestors of all ages shout passionately in the rain during Show Me the Money: Marching Together for Accessible and Inclusive Currency on Friday, March 10, 2023 in Washington, DC. The US Treasury is currently redesigning the $20 bill to include a portrait of Harriet Tubman, and a 2008 Federal Court Order says that any new currency redesigns must include accommodations to individuals who are blind or low vision. On Harriet Tubman Day, supporters came together for a rally in front of the White House with one clear demand: we need accessible and inclusive currency now!As a result of this rally, five members of the American Council of the Blind met with representatives of the U.S. Treasury and Bureau of Engraving and Printing, and for the first time, touched the certified tactile feature that will be included as part of the $10 bill redesign in 2026. The U.S. Treasury agreed to quarterly meetings with the American Council of the Blind to provide progress reports on the key milestones as they work toward completing the redesign of the $10 bill by 2026."50 years of advocating and 20 years of litigation have brought us to this momentous occasion," said ACB President Dan Spoone. "We are on the cusp of the United States joining the more than 100 nations whose currency is already accessible to people who are blind and low vision, and the American Council of the Blind remains resolute in our advocacy to help the Biden Administration and the U.S. Treasury finish the job."During the rally, a coalition of disability, women's, and civil rights organizations gathered together to demand a $20 bill redesign that features a portrait of Harriet Tubman and includes accessibility features for people who are blind and low vision. The American Council of the Blind greatly appreciates the support of its members and a diverse set of cross-organizational partners to bring greater awareness to this long-standing and important issue. Our collective voice calls on the United States to express its commitment to the equality of all people by ensuring U.S. paper currency is accessible and inclusive."ACB is grateful for the enduring advocacy of our members and the broad support that we have received from the disability and civil rights communities on this issue, including from the Harriet Tubman family and Women on 20s, as we work to make our currency more accessible and inclusive for everyone," said Clark Rachfal, ACB's Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs.The American Council of the Blind is a national member-driven organization representing Americans who are blind and visually impaired. For more than 60 years, ACB has become a leader in national, state, local, and even international advocacy efforts. With 68 affiliates, ACB strives to increase independence, security, equality of opportunity, and to improve the quality of life for all people who are blind and visually impaired. For more information, visit www.acb.org.SOURCE American Council of the Blind
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RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD VENDORS OF AMERICA® Celebrating Over fifty years of achievement and advocacy
RSVA® SAGEBRUSH 2022 NATIONAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM TRAINING CONFERENCE Sagebrush 2022: The future Unmasked and Reset
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20220214 RSVA Board of Directors Meeting
RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD VENDORS OF AMERICA® Celebrating Over fifty years of achievement and advocacy
RSVA® SAGEBRUSH 2022 NATIONAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM TRAINING CONFERENCE Sagebrush 2022: The future Unmasked and Reset
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2023 ACB TelephonicBoard of Directors Meeting AgendaTuesday, January 31, 2023Broadcast on ACB Media 6
8:00PM ET – 11:00PM ET
- Call to Order: Dan Spoone, President
- Roll Call and Introduction of Guests: Denise Colley, Secretary
- Review and Approval of Agenda: Dan Spoone, President
- Review and Approval of Minutes: December 5, 2022, and December 12, 2022, budget for 2023, Denise Colley, Secretary
- Mission Moment: Dan Spoone and Eric BridgesACB Congratulates Nancy Becker and the ACB Accounting Team: our ACB accounting team worked to navigate the federal government guidelines to successfullyapply and receive over $900,000 in funds from the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) and the Employee Retention Credit Program (ERC). These funds have beeninstrumental in the continued development of our ACB staff and our key service programs. Many thanks to Nancy Becker, Lane Waters, Nancy Feela and theACB accounting team. Hip, Hip, Hurray!
- Consent Agenda: Dan SpooneA. Braille Forum Editor’s Report – Nutshell: Sharon LoveringB. Advocacy Update Report: Clark Rachfal/Swatha NandhakumarC. 2022 Resource Development Report: Bill Reeder and Jo Lynn Bailey PageD. Membership Services Report: Cindy HollisE. Communication Report: Kelly Gasque
- Review and Approval of the Email Vote: Denise Colley, ACB Secretary and Dan Spoone, ACB President;Background: The Rally team voted unanimously to recommend to the ACB Board Of Directors that we except Glasgow Actions Consulting proposal to contractwith ACB to provide all the rally logistics, consult with creating the rally “Run Of Show”, provide their expertise on rally promotions and communicationsoutreach with all media outlets. The ACB Rally team feels that we need their expertise to hold a professional rally that our members will be proud to attend.The Rally team also believes their knowledge will be instrumental to communicate efficiently on You Tube, ACB social media and share through official pressreleases.Motion: Board Members Chris Bell and Kenneth Semien Sr. would like to make and second the motion to approve a budget item for $15,000 to contract withGlasgow Actions Consulting to provide logistic and consulting services for the ACB Accessible Currency Rally in Washington D.C.
- President’s Report: Dan SpooneA. NIH RADX team works with ACB on communications planB. Auction Committee thanks the Board for their participation in the ACB Media holiday auctionC. Update on the ACB Leadership email list that was updated with current formal ACB Leaders, and monitoring guidelines drafted and communicated – Dan andDebD. Next Hybrid ACB Board of Directors at the D.C. Leadership Conference meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 9, 2023, at 9:00AM ET.E. Next Fall ACB Board of Directors Meeting Scheduled for September 29 – 30, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida
- Staff Reports: Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director, Nancy Marks Becker, Chief Financial Officer and other ACB staff members
- Update and Discussion on the 2023 DC Leadership Conference: Dan Spoone, Eric Bridges, Clark Rachfal, Kelly Gasque, and entire Board
- Committee Reports (as needed): ACB Officers and other committee liaisons.
- Executive Session: Legal matters
- Adjourn
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This podcast is the Second Annual Audio description Project Awards Gala aired at 7:30 PM November 29, 2022. Press Release follows:
American Council of the Blind Salutes Audio Description Award Winners
Nov. 30 2022 — The American Council of the Blind (ACB) would like to thank all those who participated in the 2022 Audio Description Awards Gala that premiered on November 29th on www.AdAwardsGala.org and Pluto TV. “We are proud to host the second annual Audio Description Awards Gala to recognize excellence in audio described content and celebrate the growing commitment to accessible media for people who are blind and low vision,” said ACB’s Executive Director, Eric Bridges. ACB thanks host Thomas Reid and Audio Description Voice Talent Nefertiti Matos Olivares as well as our special guests who lent their talent to the event and support for accessible media for all, including Stevie Wonder, Ewan McGregor, Nesta Cooper, Camryn Manheim, Shayla Brown, and the cast of iCarly! This year’s honorees have been carefully selected by a diverse group of leaders from ACB’s Audio Description Awards Committee, who have identified recipients as both audio description content leaders and media industry game changers. Award Winners
- Outstanding Audio Description Visionary - Larry Goldberg
- Audio Description Game Changer: Innovation - Microsoft
- Audio Description Game Changer: Inclusion - Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
- Audio Description Game Changer: Education - Described and Captioned Media Program
- Outstanding Achievement: Live Events - Paramount Global
- Outstanding Achievement: Spanish Media (USA) - Telemundo/Hearst
- Outstanding Achievement: International Media - AMI
- Audio Description People’s Choice Award - Obi-Wan Kenobi (Disney+/Lucasfilm/Audio Description by Deluxe)
ACB President Dan Spoone, added, “And finally, thank you to our sponsors: Silver Star Sponsors — Amazon, Disney, Microsoft, Paramount Global, Warner Bros. Discovery and our Bronze Star Sponsors — Charter Spectrum, Keyword Studios, Fox, as well as the National Association of Broadcasters.” The Audio Description Awards Gala celebrated the inclusivity and accessibility of media by recognizing those in television, streaming and the film industry’s achievements in audio description for accessible media for blind and low vision audiences. For more details visit www.AdAwardsGala.org. The American Council of the Blind is a national member-driven organization representing Americans who are blind and visually impaired. For more than 60 years, ACB has become a leader in national, state, local, and even international advocacy efforts. With 68 affiliates, ACB strives to increase independence, security, equality of opportunity, and to improve the quality of life for all people who are blind and visually impaired. For more information, visit www.acb.org. You can help!Make a secure online donation today
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This is the Second Annual Audio Description Project Awards Gala Pre-Show broadcast on ACB Media immediately preceding the Gala. Featured are clips about the Gala from Tuesday Topics with Paul Edwards and Sunday Edition with Anthony Corona, Both ACB Media weekly programs. Also featured is the full last ACB Community Call before the Gala. During the Pre-Show, you hear from Kim Charlson and Carl Richardson, ADP Project co-chairs, Dan Spoone ACB President, Thomas Reid, the host of the Gala and Nefertiti Matos Oliveres, who was the Audio Describer Voice Talent for the event.
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20220828 ACB Membership Focus Originally Aired August 28, 2022, on ACB Media 6
How can we bring what we learned at convention back to our affiliate members? Several affiliate leaders shared tips on getting out the great information. Sponsored by ACB Membership Committee
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Broadcast on ACB Media One 2022 ACB Preconvention Board of Directors Meeting
Friday, July 1, 2022 1. Staff Reports A. Executive Director: Eric Bridges B. Advocacy Director: Clark Rachfal C. Interim Resource Director: Bill Reeder D. Manager of Member Engagement: Cindy Hollis E. Chief Financial Officer: Nancy Becker 2. Financial Narrative for 2022 Year-to-Date:* David Trott, ACB Treasurer 3. Review and Approval of The Code of Conduct Process Procedure: Patrick Sheehan, David Trott and Jeff Thom 4. Board of Publications (BOP) Report: Penny Reader, BOP Director 5. Discussion on The Draft ACB Media And Affiliate Engagement Policy: Dan Spoone and Rick Morin 6. Approval of Document Retention Policy: Clark Rachfal and Deb Cook Lewis 7. Discussion on The Length of the 2022 ACB Conference and Convention:* Entire Board
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Committee Reports (as needed):**** ACB Officers and Other Committee Liaisons
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2022 ACB Preconvention Board of Directors Meeting Friday, July 1, 2022 Broadcast on ACB Media One
10:00AM CT – 4:00PM CT
- Call to Order:**** Dan Spoone, President
- Roll Call and Introduction of Guests: Denise Colley, Secretary
- Review and Approval of Agenda:**** Dan Spoone, President
- Review and Approval of Minutes:**** April 1, 2022, Telephonic (Hybrid Convention) and May 19, 2022, Telephonic (Special for Code of Conduct Process), Denise Colley, Secretary
- Mission Moment:**** Dan Spoone and Eric Bridges ACB Applauds the Hybrid Convention Broadcast Team: ACB gives a huge “shout out” to the convention Broadcast team that has been meeting for the last 90 days with special weekly meetings to plan and organize our first ever hybrid convention. Special thanks to Rick Morin, Janet Dickelman, Deb Cook Lewis, Jeff Bishop, Larry Gassman, Cindy Hollis, Jo Lynn Bailey-Page, Nancy Marks-Becker and Kelly Gasque for all of their tireless hours of commitment. Also, thanks to the members of the convention committee, the convention programming committee, the convention steering committee, the special interest affiliates, the ACB committees, ACB staff and our member volunteers for their countless hours of extra work to bring this event together. It is truly a complete family event. Hip, hip, hurray!
- Consent Agenda:**** Dan Spoone A. 2022 YTD - Financial Statements: Nancy Becker B. Braille Forum Editor’s Report – Nutshell: Sharon Lovering C. Advocacy Update Report: Clark Rachfal D. 2022 Resource Development Report and Introduction: Bill Reeder E. Membership Services Report: Cindy Hollis F. Executive Director Employee and Revenue Report: Eric Bridges
- Convention Report:**** Janet Dickelman, Convention Committee Chair
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President’s Report: Dan Spoone A. ACB Resolutions (3.0) and Voting Task Force (3.0) Ad Hoc Committees Will Be Extended B. ACB Media Support Committee Will Be Formed C. Mental Health Awareness Committee Will Be Formed D. Auction Committee Thanks Board for Donations E. ACB Leadership email List Launches Formal Monitoring Guidelines Beginning in August – Dan and Deb F. Next Telephonic ACB Board of Directors Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday, August 31 at 8:00PM ET
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The Hawaii Association of the Blind Celebrates its 55th Annual Virtual State Convention Theme: “Traveling Thru Barriers” Saturday, March 5, 2022
- General Business Lead by Art Cabanilla
- Electing of Ifficers and new board members
- Alaska Airlines-How Alaska Air has made travel accessible for the Blind- Ray Prentice
- Door prizes
- Tribute to Landa Phelan
- New Landa Phelan Award introduced by Art Cabanilla
- In Memory of Landa Phelan
- Letters of proclamation.
- US senator - Mazie Hirono
- Senator Donald Kouchi
- Mayor - Rick Blangiardi
- Door Prizes
- Award Ceremony - Art Cabanilla
- Library for the Blind and Print Disabled
- Ho’opono Services for the Blind
- DOE By Districts
- Keynote address given by David Trott, ACB treasurer
- Special Awards/Recognition-Lead by Art Cabanilla
- HAB Sighted Support Member Volunteer award, will be read by Mona Yamada. Art Cabanilla will present this Award to Beth Flormata
- Eva Smyth Award will be read by Mona Yamada. Art Cabanilla will present this Award to Natalie Barrett.
- Thank you gift: Art Cabanilla presents Ukulele to David Trott
- Closing Remarks - Art Cabanilla
- “Hawaii Aloha” Sung by: Kamehameha School students
- Meeting Adjourned
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The Hawaii Association of the Blind Celebrates its 55th Annual Virtual State Convention Theme: “Traveling Thru Barriers” Saturday, March 5, 2022
- I can connect Leah Neumann
- “Tips and Tricks” Presentation Amy Downard, Chloe Rose & Leah Neumann
- HAB Blind Travelers panel Discussion Panelist: Natalie Barrett, Onkar Nerurkar, Vickie Kennedy, Dr. Onder Islek, Crata Mizutani, and Skayboy Sonis. Questions to Adults on Panel: When traveling what obstacles did you have to overcome in order to get from point A to point B? How did you overcome those obstacles? What resolutions did you come to? What advocacy issues do you currently face? What stage of resolution are you currently in? Questions for our Youths on the Panel: Other than going from classroom to classroom, do you use your cane when you’re outside of your school or home? If yes, what types of obstacles have you faced when navigating outside of your school or home? In school have you faced any barriers when using technology? If yes, what are they? Are you the only blind student in your school? When covid-19 hit Hawai’i shortly after spring break were you given access to assistive technology that you were currently using in school? If not what steps if any have you taken to request for access to assistive technology?
- ACB National Report, ACB Convention treasurer, David Trott
- Door prizes
- HAB Commercial Love is Blind
- HAB Who We Are Commercial
- HAB radio PSA
- HAB Blind Youth Commercial
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The Hawaii Association of the Blind Celebrates its 55th Annual Virtual State Convention Theme: “Traveling Thru Barriers” Saturday, March 5, 2022
- National Anthem: “Star Spangled Banner”
- State Anthem: “Hawaii Pono’i”, Sung by: Kamehameha School students
- Morning Invocation by Myles Tamashiro
- Wwlcoming remarks by President Art Cabanilla
- Mustress of Ceremony for the day Kyle Lacansay
- Maureen Sheedy HAB Secretary, who will read the ACB Welcoming Resolution.
- Hawaii State Librarian Baron Baroza and Library for the Blind and Print Disabled, Managing director, Matthew Brown
- Ho’opono Center for the Blind, Orientation Center and Field-Services, Supervisor Lea Dias
- DVR Administrator, Maureen Bates
- D.O.E. Report given by Michelle Arakawa, D.O.E. office of Student Support &Services
- Associate Professor University of Hawaii Dr. Brett Oppegaard Update on the Uni Description Project
- Traveling Research Professor sharing his research project of gathering ideas of meeting the needs of Blind Youth in Turkey Dr. Onder Islek
- Door prizes.
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2022 Annual Conference and Convention February 25-26, 2022
A mighty little state with a wealth of history and resources
- Virtual banquet Everyone will have a chance to tell us what they’re having for their virtual banquet dinner, and there’ll be time for more door prizes! Banquet speaker: Tamara Rorie, Arlington, VA, attorneyrorie@gmail.com, traversing the trichotomy between race, disability and gender
- ACB of Maryland annual auction Featuring local radio personality Reverend Ray Raysor as our auctioneer extraordinaire, ably assisted by Jane Carona who will describe the over 36 exciting auction items
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2022 Annual Conference and Convention February 25-26, 2022
A mighty little state with a wealth of history and resources
- Tracey Neikirk, Museum Operations Coordinator, Annapolis Maritime Museum, Annapolis, MD, museum@amaritime.org
- Linda Harris, Director of Events, Harriet Tubman Museum, Cambridge, MD, campharriet1913@gmail.com
- Panel: low vision technology and daily life Jerry Marindin, Freedom Scientific, Clearwater, FL, jmarindin@vispero.com and Larry, Cohen, Leader, Leisure World Vision support group and alumnus of the Hines VA blindness center, Silver Spring, MD, topops@aol.com and Denise Wyatt, COMS, Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind, Silver Spring, MD, dwyatt@clb.org
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American Council of the Blind of Maryland
2022 Annual Conference and Convention February 25-26, 2022
A mighty little state with a wealth of history and resources
- Panel: Mobility and beyond MaryBeth Cleveland, certified orientation and mobility specialist, A to B and Back, Derwood, MD, mbcleveland@fastmail.net and Cecelia Rose, certified orientation and mobility specialist, cyrose@verizon.net Diane Ducharme, Community Outreach, The Low Vision Shop, Baltimore MD, diane@thelowvisionshop.com
- Panel: recreation Hughes, Robyn, Pikesville, MD, robynhughes04@verizon.net, adaptive kayaking, Braille trails in MA and MD, Horseback riding and Eric Phifer, Vice President, Outa Sight Dragon Boat team, ericphifer1852@gmail.com
- Panel: employment, education and rehabilitation Naomi Soule, Retired District Supervisor for Rehabilitation Services, Missouri" nstm@mindspring.com and Toni March, Director, Division of Rehabilitation Services, Office of Blindness and Vision Services, Baltimore, MD, toni.march@maryland.gov Conchita Hernandez, Statewide Blind and Low Vision Specialist, Maryland State Department of Education, Baltimore, MD, Conchita.hernandez@maryland.gov
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American Council of the Blind of Maryland
2022 Annual Conference and Convention February 25-26, 2022
A mighty little state with a wealth of history and resources
- Welcome and opening remarks, ACB of MD president Jo Ann Kucic, Parkville, MD, akiva1203@gmail.com
- Updates from our state library John Owen, Director, Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled, Baltimore MD, john.owen@maryland.gov And Ashley Biggs, Marketing and Outreach librarian, with information concerning the seminars and other presentations provided by LBPD, ashley.biggs1@maryland.gov
- Wellness panel Sharla Glass, Scriptability Public Policy and Community Outreach Liaison, EnVision America, Palmetto FL, sglass@envisionamerica.com and Andy Burstein, Chief Executive Officer, Accessible Pharmacy for the Blind, Fairless Hills PA, andy@accessiblepharmacy.com and Jenine Stanley, Director, Customer Communication, Aira, Columbus, OH, jenine.stanley@aira.io
- Panel: Health and fitness Tony Stephens, Director of Development and Communications, American Council of the Blind, Alexandria VA astephens@acb.org and Koni Sims, Sioux Falls SD koni.l.sims@gmail.com and Leslie Spoone, Orlando, FL, lesliespoone@cfl.rr.com
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2022 Annual Conference and Convention February 25-26, 2022
A mighty little state with a wealth of history and resources
- Sean Curry and Caren Forsten, CEO, Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington cforsten@youreyes.org
- Mia Richardson, Glamorous Gems - Paparazzi Jewelry chemia624@outlook.com
- Joel Snyder, Audio Description Associates, Takoma Park MD jsnyder@audiodescribe.com
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American Council of the Blind of Maryland
2022 Annual Conference and Convention February 25-26, 2022
A mighty little state with a wealth of history and resources
Friday, February 25 - Exhibitors:
- Pat Zawasky, Vice president Accessibility Solutions Group, and Greg Hooks, assistive technology specialist, Integration Technology Group, Alexandria, VA, pat@itgonline.com and gregory.hooks@itgonline.com
- Diane Ducharme, Community Outreach The Low Vision Shop, Baltimore, MD, diane@thelowvisionshop.com
- Earle Harrison, National Accounts Manager HIMS, Inc., Austin TX earle@hims-inc.com
- Jason Colerick, Regional Manager, Schwans Food Company, the delivery service that brings delicious food right to your door
- Kirk Walter Gunpowder River Brailler Services, jawalter@yahoo.com
- Angela Talley and Rhonda Trott All things Scentsy act417@gmail.com
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2022 Legislative Seminar Breakout Day 2 Originally Aired March 15, 2022, on ACB Media Channels 6, 7, and 8 3 Concurrent Breakouts
• Breakout #1: The Intersection of Accessibility, Privacy, Security, & Safety (Originally Aired on ACB Media 6) Panel Lead: Clark Rachfal, Director of Advocacy & Governmental Affairs
Presenters: Troy Otillio, CEO, AIRA Bryan Finney, CEO, Democracy Live Monica Desai, Vice President, Connectivity and Access Policy, Meta
- Breakout #2: Get Up and Get Moving: Why We Matter: The Importance of Patient Relations and Advocating for Our Health
Panel Leads: Koni Sims, Board Member, American Council of the Blind Terry Suarez, Member, ACB’s Get Up & Get Moving Campaign Amanda Selm, Member, ACB’s Get Up and Get Moving Campaign Tony Stephens, Director of Development, American Council of the Blind
- Breakout #3: Teddie-Joy’s Law/Older Individuals with Blindness
Panel Leads: Jeff Thom, Chair, ACB Advocacy Steering Committee & Board Member, American Council of the Blind Mark Richert, President, eXcelsis LLC
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2022 Legislative Seminar Day 2 Originally Aired March 15, 2022 on ACB Media 6
- Closing General Session Leads: Clark Rachfal Swatha Nandhakumar
- Meet Charles Cooper: ACB Advisory Board Member and Managing Director, Signal Group
- Political Landscape: Presenters: Charles Cooper, Managing Director, Signal Group
- Spanish Language Connect Show
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2022 Legislative Seminar Day 2 Originally Aired March 15, 2022 on ACB Media 6
- Welcome and Opening General Session Leads: Clark Rachfal, Director of Advocacy & Governmental Affairs, American Council of the Blind Swatha Nandhakumar, Advocacy & Outreach Specialist, American Council of the Blind Alison Barkoff, Principal Deputy Administrator, Administration for Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Advocacy Related to COVID-19 Accessibility Presenters: Kim Charlson (Moderator) Dan Spoone, President, American Council of the Blind
- Meet Matt Handley: ACB Advisory Board Member and Partner, Handley Farah & Anderson PLLC (5 minutes)
Legal Advocacy Landscape Leads: Clark Rachfal Swatha Nandhakumar
Panel Presenters: Matt Handley, Partner, Handley Farah & Anderson PLLC Margaret Hart, Counsel, Washington Lawyer’s Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs Christina Brandt-Young, Supervising Attorney, Disability Rights Advocates
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2022 Legislative Seminar Breakouts Day 1 Originally Aired March 14, 2022, on ACB Media 6, 7, and 8
• Breakout #1: How May Affiliates Assist the ACB National Office and Staff with the Implementation of ACB Resolutions? (Originally Aired on ACB Media 6)
Panel: Chris Hunsinger, President, Pennsylvania Council of the Blind Jeff Thom, Chair, ACB Advocacy Steering Committee & Board Member, American Council of the Blind Gabe Griffith, Chair, ACB Resolutions Committee, and President, California Council of the Blind
• Breakout #2: Different Levels of Advocacy for Transportation, Pedestrian, and Environmental Access: Federal, State and Local (Originally Aired on ACB Media 7) Panel: Becky Davidson, Chair, ACB Pedestrian and Environmental Access Committee
Sheila Styron, Co-Chair, ACB Transportation Committee Chris Bell, Member, Board of Directors, American Council of the Blind Presenter: Beth Osborne, Director, Transportation for America
• Breakout #3: Hill Etiquette and Role Playing Panel: Swatha Nandhakumar, Advocacy & Outreach Specialist Claire Stanley, Co-Chair, ACB Transportation Committee Presenters:
Katie Frederick, member, American Council of the Blind Michael Garrett, member, American Council of the Blind Mark Richert, President, eXcelsis LLC
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2022 Legislative Seminar Day 1 Originally Aired March 14, 2022, on ACB Media 6
Federal Communications Commission: Broadband Adoption and Disability Rights Leads: Clark Rachfal Swatha Nandhakumar Presenters: Lyle Ishida, Chief, Consumer Affairs and Outreach Division, Consumer and Government Affairs Bureau Michael Scurato, Assistant Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau Darryl Cooper, Attorney, Disability Rights Office, Consumer and Government Affairs Bureau
Spanish Language Wrap Up Show
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2022 Legislative Seminar Day 1 Originally Aired March 14, 2022, on ACB Media 6
Welcome and Opening General Session Leads: Clark Rachfal, Director of Advocacy & Governmental Affairs Swatha Nandhakumar, Advocacy & Outreach Specialist Presenters: Dr. Sachin Pavithran, Executive Director, U.S. Access Board Ann Sommers McIntosh, Executive Director, National Council on Disability
Legislative Imperative Overview Leads: Clark Rachfal Swatha Nandhakumar
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ACB Fireside Chat Originally Aired March 13, 2022, on ACB Media 6
Fireside Chat with Blind Chief Executive Officers Who Are Leaders in the Community
- Cindy Watson, CEO, San Antonio Lighthouse, San Antonio, TX
- Kirk Adams, CEO, American Foundation for the Blind, Arlington, VA
- Ken Fernald, President and CEO, AVRE, Binghamton, NY
- Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director, Alexandria, VA
- Dan Spoone, ACB President, Orlando, FL
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20220313 Breakout Sessions Day 2 Originally Aired March 13, 2022 on ACB Media 6, 7, and 8
Room A: How Has Your ACB Journey Gone Over the Past 12 Months: We Learned from Six New Members under the Age of 45 Originally Aired on ACB Media 6)
Is the initial attraction still there? What’s still working? What are ACB’s opportunities for improvement? Michael Talley, ACB Board of Directors, Bessemer, AL Matt Selm, Kentucky Council of the Blind President, Louisville, KY Maria Kristic, GDUI and BPI Treasurer, Albany, NY Desiree Christian, ACB of Oregon and Next Generation Member, Portland, OR Kristin Kelling, Michigan Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired Secretary, Grand Rapids, MI Gregg Wandsneider (Triple G), Community Event Facilitator and Zoom Host, Waukesha, WI
Room B: Affiliates In Action Promoting Advocacy, Education and Inclusion (Originally Aired on ACB Media 7) Doug Powell, ACB Board of Directors, Falls Church, VA Karen Blachowicz, ACB New York president, West Seneca, NY Michael Garrett, ACB of Texas First Vice President, Missouri City, TX Regina Marie Brink, California Capitol Chapter President, Sacramento, CA Joe Green, California IDC Board member, Sacramento, CA
Room C: What’s New with Audio Description (Originally Aired on ACB Media 8) Carl Richardson, Audio Description Project (ADP) Co-Chair, Brighton, MA Kim Charlson, Audio Description Project (ADP) Co-chair, Watertown, MA Joel Snyder, ADP Founder and Senior Consultant, Takoma Park, MD Mark Turits, Vice President, Captioning and Audio Description, Paramount Global, New York, NY
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2022 Presidents’ Meeting Agenda
Presidents’ Meeting, Day Two Sunday, March 13, 2022 Originally Aired March 13, 2022, on ACB Media 6
- ACB Angels Tribute Program and Affiliate Roll Call: Dan Dillon, ACB Resource Development Committee Chair, Hermitage, TN
- Meet Matt Ater: ACB Advisory Board Member, Vispero, Manassas, VA
- Update on ACB 2022 Conference and Convention
- Janet Dickelman, ACB Convention Committee Chair, Saint Paul, MN
- 2022 Voting, Resolutions and Constitution and Bylaws Convention Approach o Report from the Resolutions Task Force (2.0) Committee: Ray Campbell, ACB Second Vice President, Glen Ellyn, IL; Deb Cook Lewis, ACB First Vice President, Lewiston, WA; and Gabe Griffith, Resolutions Committee Chair, Concord, CA o Report from Voting Task Force (2.0) Committee: Patrick Sheehan, Silver Spring, MD; Jeff Thom, Sacramento, CA; and Koni Sims, Sioux Falls, SD o Report from Constitution and Bylaws Committee: John McCann, Tucson, AZ
- What’s New with ACB Media: Let’s Welcome Our New Media Staff: Share 2022 ACB Media Strategic Plan: Tony Stephens, ACB Development and Communications Director, Baltimore, MD; Rick Morin, ACB Media and IT Manager, Waltham, MA; Larry Gassman, ACB Media Coordinator, Fullerton, CA
- Get Up and Get Moving Campaign: Meet Three Members Who e Getting Their Move On: Koni Sims, ACB Board of Directors, Sioux Falls, SD; Zelda Gebhard, ACB Board of Publications member, Edgeley, ND; Kari Goodman, First Vice President, ACB of Indiana, Mitchell, IN; and Carol Moody, ACB Community member, St. Louis, MO
- Wrap-Up: Dan Spoone, ACB President, Orlando, FL
- Spanish Language Wrap-Up: Gabriel Lopez Kafati, MCAC Hispanic Subcommittee Chair, Miami, FL; Swatha Nandhakumar, ACB Advocacy Specialist, Alexandria, VA
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2022 Presidents’ Meeting Agenda
Presidents’ Meeting, Day Two Sunday, March 13, 2022 Originally Aired March 13, 2022, on ACB Media 6
- Welcome Back for Day Two - Dan Spoone, ACB President, Orlando, FL and Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director, Alexandria, VA
- Meet Lee Nasehi: ACB Advisory Board Member, Executive Director, VisionServe Alliance, Winter Park, FL
- ACB Strategic Plan: Vision Traction Organizer (VTO) Core Values, Vision Statement, Market Differentiators and One-, Three- and Five-Year Strategic Plans: Dan Spoone, ACB President, Orlando, FL; Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director, Alexandria, VA; and Lee Nasehi, Executive Director, VisionServe Alliance, Winter Park, FL
- ACB Convention Auction and ACB Braille Forum Raffle: Leslie Spoone, ACB Auction Chair, Orlando, FL; and David Trott, ACB Treasurer, Talladega, AL
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20220312 Breakout Sessions Originally Aired March 12, 2022 on ACB Media 6, 7, and 8
• Room A: ACB Membership Certification Process – Future Direction How do we improve the process? Cindy Hollis, ACB Membership Services Director, Flat Rock, MI Nancy Becker, ACB Chief Financial Officer, Minneapolis, MN Brett Humphrey, ACB Advisory Board Member, Seattle, WA
• Room B: Affiliate Communications and Marketing Tips Are you struggling to promote your events to your members and reach community partners? Does your affiliate have a communications plan? Do you have an affiliate website or event calendar? Deb Cook Lewis, ACB First Vice President, Lewiston, WA Katie Frederick, ACB Board of Publications Chair, Columbus, OH Jeff Bishop, ACB Board of Directors, Redman, WA
- Room C: Getting Started with Your Own Affiliate, Chapter or Personal Podcast Learn the basics from three ACB members that have started their own podcasts Michael Babcock, “Your Own Pay,” Coquille, OR Thomas Reid, “Reid My Mind,” East Stroudsburg, PA Brian Charlson, “Picture This,” Watertown, MA
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2022 Presidents’ Meeting Agenda
Presidents’ Meeting, Day One Saturday, March 12, 2022 Originally Aired March 12, 2022, on ACB Media 6
- ACB Brenda Dillon Memorial Walk: Walking Everywhere: Donna Brown, ACB Walk Chair, Romney, WV
- Meet Erin Pitera, Chief Executive Officer, FMP Consulting: ACB Advisory Board Member, Alexandria, VA
- Sponsor Presentations; Tony Stephens, ACB Development Director, Baltimore, MD
- Keynote Speaker: Bob Ciminera, CEO, Vispero, Clearwater, FL
- ACB 2021 “A Year to Remember” Highlight Video
- DKM First-Timers Program and Leadership Fellows Awards for 2022
- Kenneth Semien Sr., DKM Fund Committee Chair, Beaumont, TX; and Zelda Gebhard, DKM Fund Committee, Edgeley, ND
- Updates from the ACB Board of Publications (BOP)
- Katie Frederick, ACB Board of Publications Chair, Columbus, OH
- Penny Reeder, ACB Board of Publications member, Montgomery Village, MD
- Cachet Wells, ACB Board of Publications member, Jacksonville, FL
- Berl Colley Leadership Institute: Coming out of COVID “Coping with Obstacles and Embracing Opportunities”: Jeff Thom, ACB Board of Directors, Sacramento, CA; Carrie Muth, ACB Of Oregon President, Coos Bay, OR; and Ray Campbell, ACB Second Vice President, Glen Ellyn, IL
- What’s New with the ACB Community
- Cindy Hollis, ACB Membership Services Director, Flat Rock, MI; Kolby Garrison, ACB Membership Services Administrative Assistant, Greensboro, NC; and Lucy Edmonds, Community Support Committee Chair, Lansing, MI
- Spanish Language Wrap Up: Gabriel Lopez Kafati, MCAC Hispanic Subcommittee Chair, Miami, FL; Swatha Nandhakumar, ACB Advocacy Specialist, Alexandria, VA
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2022 Presidents’ Meeting Agenda
Presidents’ Meeting, Day One Saturday, March 12, 2022 Originally Aired March 12, 2022, on ACB Media 6
- Opening Remarks - Dan Spoone, ACB President, Orlando, FL
- Introducing the ACB Advisory Board - Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director, Alexandria, VA
- Meet Bill Reeder: ACB Advisory Board Member and Professor, George Mason University, Ellicott City, MD
- Expanding the Monthly Monetary Support (MMS) Program: Jean Mann, Monthly Monetary Support Committee Chair, Albany, NY and Tony Stephens, ACB Development Director, Baltimore, MD
- Launching ACB’s Mentoring Program
- How can ACB and our affiliates develop outreach to potential leaders and members from different backgrounds?: Kenneth Semien Sr., DKM Committee Chair, Beaumont, TX; Cheryl Cumings, MCAC Chair, Boston, MA; and Donna Brown, Berl Colley Leadership Institute Chair, Romney, WV
- Meet Brett Humphrey: ACB Advisory Board Member, Senior Program Manager, Windows Accessibility, Seattle, WA
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20220311 2022 ACB D.C. Leadership Board of Directors Meeting Originally Aired March 11, 2022, on ACB Media 6 Part 3 of 3
- Financial Narrative for 2021 Year-to-Date: David Trott, ACB Treasurer
- Approval of Changes to the Expectation tor Community Events Policy: Cindy Hollis, Membership Services Director
- Board of Publications (BOP) Report: Penny Reader, BOP Director
- Report out from the Executive Committee Task Force: Kim Charlson, Task Force Chair
- Report out from the Resolution 2.0 and Voting 2.0 Task Forces: Ray Campbell, Resolutions Chair and Pat Sheehan, Voting Chair
- Executive Session
- Adjourn
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20220311 2022 ACB D.C. Leadership Board of Directors Meeting Originally Aired March 11, 2022, on ACB Media 6 Part 2 of 3
- Staff Reports
- Executive Director: Eric Bridges
- Advocacy Update: Clark Rachfal
- Resource Development and Communications: Tony Stephens
- Member Services: Cindy Hollis
- E. Chief Financial Officer: Nancy Becker
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20220311 2022 ACB D.C. Leadership Board of Directors Meeting Originally Aired March 11, 2022, on ACB Media 6
- Call to Order: Dan Spoone, President
- Roll Call and Introduction of Guests: Denise Colley, Secretary
- Review and Approval of Agenda: Dan Spoone, President
- Review and Approval of Minutes: October 9, 2021 (Fall) and January 16, 2022 (Telephonic)Denise Colley, Secretary
- Mission Moment: Dan Spoone and Eric Bridges ACB Celebrates “Community Events” Second Birthday: ACB Community Events has hosted over 7,000 events with 150 trained hosts and 200 plus facilitators with over 150,000 individual touches: Congratulations to ACB Staff Cindy and Kolby, Community Host Leads, Lucy, Belinda, Sheila, Chanelle, Judy and Kaila, all our community hosts and facilitators and the countless ACB volunteers. In addition, thanks to ACB Media for the partnership in this effort.
- Consent Agenda: Dan Spoone
- 2021 Year-End (unaudited) Financial Statements: Nancy Becker
- Braille Forum Editor’s Report – Nutshell: Sharon Lovering
- Advocacy Update Report: Clark Rachfal
- 2021 Year-to-Date Development Report: Tony Stephens
- Membership Services Report: Cindy Hollis
- Convention Report: Janet Dickelman, Convention Committee Chair
- President’s Report: Dan Spoone
- ACB WBU Announces New Executive Director Marc Workman – Kim Charlson
- Information, Referral and Peer Support Steering Committee Has New Staff Lead – Cindy Hollis
- Scholarship and Awards Steering Committee has New Staff Lead – Tony Stephens
- Auction Committee Thanks Board for Donations
- Board Liaison Guidelines Updated (CARES) – Dan and Cindy
- ACB Board Meeting on April 1 – Hybrid Virtual Only Final Decision
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2022 ACB Telephonic Board of Directors Meeting Friday, April 1, 2022
- Call to Order: Dan Spoone, ACB President
- Roll Call and Introduction of Staff and Guests: Denise Colley, Secretary
- Review and Approval of Agenda: Dan Spoone, ACB President
- Review and Approval of Minutes: March 11, 2022 (D.C. Leadership Conference): Denise Colley, Secretary
- Mission Moment: Dan Spoone and Eric Bridges ACB Making A Difference: ACB Leaders participate in NIH Listening Session on accessibility of COVID19 home testing kits: ACB was the “Chief Influencer” at the NIH Listening Session on Thursday, March 24 with representation from Clark Rachfal, Advocacy Director; Jeff Thom, AAVL President; Kim Charlson, Perkins Library; and Clair Stanley, NDRN Policy Advocate. These ACB members all raised their collective voices to demand accessible home test kits for our members and our blind and low vision community. We got their attention. Many thanks and a great big Hip, Hip, Hurray!
- Decision on Hybrid Versus Virtual for the 2022 Conference and Convention: Entire Board
- COVID 19 Registration Rules for the “In Person” Portion of the 2022 Conference and Convention: (Optional based on decision in item 6 Recommendation from Convention Steering Committee A. Vaccine Requirement: All individuals attending the 2022 Conference and Convention in person will be required to show proof of vaccination before receiving their convention badges. Registrants with medical or religious exemption letters must provide a negative independently verified COVID19 test administered within 48 hours of the time the registrant receives their convention badge. B. Facial Masks Will Be Optional: All ACB Conference and Convention official meeting rooms will have a section of the room area identified as a “Mask Required Seating Area”. All participants seated in this area will be required to wear masks. All other seating in the meeting rooms will be mask optional areas. C. Other Hotel and City of Omaha Areas: These areas will follow the current COVID19 guidelines currently in place in the local community.
- Support for the Blind and Low Vision Community in Ukraine through the WBU: Proposal To Authorize $1,000 From the ACB Disaster Relief Fund, Kim Charlson, President of the WBU North American and Caribbean Region
- Form Ad Hoc Committee to Better Define Policy for Roles and Responsibilities for ACB Board, Staff, Program Steering Committees, and the EOS Leadership: Dan Spoone, ACB President
- Clarification on 2021 Financials, Nancy Becker, ACB Chief Financial Officer
- Request for Board/Staff Workshop on 2022 Strategic Planning
- Review and approval of the standing rules for the 2022 Conference and Convention: Jeff Thom, ACB Board of Director
- Executive Session
- Adjourn
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Thursday, April 22 First Session · Welcome · Pledge of Allegiance · National Anthem · Roll Call of Chapters and Affiliates · Adoption of CCB Convention Rules · CCB History: Remembering Our Past, to Build Our Future · Credentials Committee Report · Nominating Committee Report · First reading of Bylaw Amendments
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6:00 - 9:30 pm: Third Session
- Welcome Invocation Remembrances Presidents Report Governmental Affairs Report CCB Board of Directors Elections
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6:00 - 9:30 pm: Third Session
- Welcome Invocation Remembrances Presidents Report Governmental Affairs Report CCB Board of Directors Elections
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3:05 pm: Conflict and Collaboration: Blind Services vs. Cross-Disability Services - Panel Discussion
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1:00 - 4:00 pm: Second Session 1:00 pm: Welcome 1:05 pm: Legal Update 1:50 pm: Untapped Asset- Racial and Ethnic Diversity in CCB - Panel Discussion - Inclusive Diversity of California 2:50 pm: Let’s Get Moving Calisthenics with Leslie Spoon! 3:05 pm: Conflict and Collaboration: Blind Services vs. Cross-Disability Services - Panel Discussion
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11:00 -12:30 pm: Virtual Exhibit Hall Part 1
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Friday, April 23 9:00 - 10:00 am: Advocacy Workshop #1 Your Voice Counts! Self-Advocacy Basics 10:00 - 11:00 am: Advocacy Workshop #2 Make a Difference! Systems Change Advocacy Basics
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- ACB's leaders announce the agenda highlights of the March Leadership Meetings, including keynote speakers, the President's Fireside chat, and more.
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Hawaii Association of the Blind 54th Annual Convention, May 1, 2021 Moving Forward Thru Adversity
- HAB Voices, introduced Antonio Vega, introducing HAB members of 50 years and more
- HAB PSA project by Fairai Richmond
- Present political friends and/or letters of proclamation
- Award Ceremony, by Art Cabanilla
- Keynote address Janet Dickelman, ACB Convention Coordinator. (live)
- Special Awards/Recognition, Art Cabanilla
- Close of Convention, with Hawaii Aloha from Kamehameha School
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Hawaii Association of the Blind 54th Annual Convention, May 1, 2021 Moving Forward Thru Adversity
- General Business
- Resolutions
- ratifying bylaw amendments
- Electing of delegate
- Recognition ACB audio team.
- Amy Downard, Orientation & Mobility tips and tricks
- Guide Dogs, by Todd Jurek, field manager at Guide Dogs for the Blind
- Service animals verses emotional-support animals by Jim Kennedy, member of legislative committee of Assistance Dogs International (live)
- TheHandi-Van and TheBus updates, V.P. Michael Randolph and President Jenny Lemaota, (live)
- Safety tips …by Police-Department’s Corporal Roland Pagan
- Health and nutrition by Kourtney Inoue of Kaiser Medical
- Advance Directives, by Lori Protzman of Queen’s Medical Center – West Oahu
- Non-24, sleep disorder, by Shauna Jatho of Vanda Pharmaceuticals
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Hawaii Association of the Blind 54th Annual Convention, May 1, 2021 Moving Forward Thru Adversity
- Opening Ceremony, President, Art Cabanilla
- Hawaii State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled, Branch, Managing director, Baron Barosa.
- Ho’opono Center for the Blind, Orientation Center and Field-Services, Supervisor Lea Dias
- DVR Administrator, Maureen Bates
- NPS park Descriptathon, by Brett Oppegaard, associate Professor University of Hawaii
- I Can Connect, Support Contact, Leah Neumann
- Assistive Technology Resource Center “ATRC”, Barbara Fischlowitz Leong
- Be my Eyes, by V-President Will Butler
- Island Skills Gathering, (ISG), by Wally Soares
- ACB National Report, ACB Convention Coordinator, Janet Dickelman
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This podcast features segments from the 3 ACB Media Shows, VISAbilities, Tuesday Topics and Sunday Edition meant to train ACB members about the 2022 virtual DC Leadership Conference and the 4 2022 ACB Legislative Imperatives.
The American Council of The Blind of New York 2021 State Convention October 16, 2021
ACBNY Annual Banquet
- Sauerland presentation, Scholarship Presentation
- ACB President Dan Spoone
- Final remarks—Karen and Ian
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The American Council of The Blind of New York 2021 State Convention October 16, 2021
General Session with speakers on various topics
- Vanda Pharmaceuticals - Maggie Felton
- Democracy Live—Bryan Finney and Melissa Carney
- Clark Rachfal – ACB National
- Capital Region Nordic Alliance Soundscape Demonstration of Navigation with iPhone
- Spectrum/Charter--Peter
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The American Council of The Blind of New York 2021 State Convention October 16, 2021
- Guide Dog Users of the Empire State
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The American Council of The Blind of New York 2021 State Convention October 15, 2021
- Business Meeting
Commission for the Blind Town Hall
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The American Council of The Blind of New York 2021 State Convention October 15, 2021
- NYS Commission for the Blind Town Hall Meeting
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American Council of the Blind of Oregon – 67th Annual Convention SUNDAY – Oct 24
- Annual Membership Business Meeting
- Wedbush Presentation
- Election of Officers
- Adjournment
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American Council of the Blind of Oregon – 67th Annual Convention SATURDAY – Oct 23
- Banquet – Keynote Speaker Dr. Hoby Wedler
- ACB of Oregon Scholarship Winner - Cassie Trosper
- ACB of O History Contest with Pat Schwab
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American Council of the Blind of Oregon – 67th Annual Convention SATURDAY – Oct 23
- Penny Forward - Chris Peterson
- Elephant in the Dark: A generational round table with
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American Council of the Blind of Oregon – 67th Annual Convention SATURDAY – Oct 23
- Interviews with Board Members from 2020
- ACB of O History and Door Prizes
- Get Up & Get Moving -- National Update
- Smart speakers Lisa Salinger
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American Council of the Blind of Oregon – 67th Annual Convention SATURDAY – Oct 23
- 0Convene Convention – ACB of O Pres. Carrie Muth
- National Anthem: Julia
- Pledge of Allegiance – Abi Trosper
- Invocation by Kae Seth
- Welcome to our 2nd Virtual Convention – Carrie Muth
- Introduction and Recognition of Convention Committee – co-chairs: Desire Christian & Tyanne Wilmath
- Convention Attendees – Sue Schwab
- President’s Remarks
- 1st Reading of Nominations of Officers
- 1st Reading of Proposed Bylaw Changes
- ACB of Oregon History Game – Weekend Activity with prizes at the end, so pay attention.
- Oregon Commission for the Blind – Dacia Johnson
- Oregon State Library – Elke Bruton
- Announcements and Door Prizes
- ACB of O History with Pat Schwab
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American Council of the Blind of Oregon – 67th Annual Convention FRIDAY – Oct 22
- The Blind History Lady
- Wine Tasting with Dr. Hoby Wedler
- ACB of O History with Pat Schwab
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American Council of the Blind of Oregon – 67th Annual Convention FRIDAY – Oct 22
- Quarterly Board Meeting
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American Council of the Blind of Oregon – 67th Annual Convention FRIDAY – Oct 22
- Fit & Healthy on a Budget by Marana Vradenburg
- Hula Hooping with Tyanne Wilmath
- Unpack that Goody Bag with Cassie Trosper
- ACB of Oregon History Game with Pat Schwab
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Agenda
- Welcome and review of agenda, Katie Frederick, BOP Chair
- Roll Call, Penny Reeder, BOP Director
- Approval of January minutes, BOP
- Public’s Point of View, we welcome hearing from you.
- ACB Media updates, ACB Media team
- Blog process discussion (document sent to BOP list), BOP
- Large print guidelines Recommendations update (document attached to this announcement and agenda), BOP
- ACB Braille Forum report, Sharon Lovering, Editor
- Forum themes, BOP
- BOP awards, Katie Frederick
- Other items?
- Next meeting, March 1, 2022 9:00 PM eastern
- Adjourn
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Pennsylvania Council of the Blind 2021 Virtual Conference and Convention
Sunday, September 19, 2021
- Creating Audio Description, Dr. Joel Snyder, ACB Audio Description Project. We’ve all enjoyed audio described tours and movies, but what’s involved in the process of bringing the content to life. Let’s ask the AD expert.
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Pennsylvania Council of the Blind 2021 Virtual Conference and Convention
Saturday, September 18, 2021
- Virtual Banquet, sponsored by the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children, Pre-Session Entertainment.
- Greetings and Sponsor Acknowledgements, Sue Lichtenfels, Conference Coordinator.
- PCB Student Merit Award, Suzanne Erb, PCB Board of Directors.
- PCB Award Presentations, William Grignon, PCB Board of Directors.
- Strengthening Community through Unity, Jonathan Mosen MNZN, Disability Advocate, Multi-Media Producer, and Assistive Technology Consultant. Born congenitally blind, Jonathan Mosen has been breaking barriers throughout his life. As the creator of ACB Radio in 1999 and the more recent Mushroom FM, he’s been a pioneer in internet radio for decades. He’s shared his knowledge and insight through podcasts, lectures, books, articles, tutorials, product reviews, and more. A native New Zealander, Jonathan’s impact on the blind community is worldwide. Be sure to join us as Jonathan speaks on “Strengthening Community through Unity.”
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Pennsylvania Council of the Blind 2021 Virtual Conference and Convention
Saturday, September 18, 2021
- Questioning the Limitations of Vision Loss, Joseph Koury, Author and Tony Swartz, Facilitator. The presentation will include a discussion based on the book, “Seeing without Eyes,” considering multi-sensory development as a response of adaptation to vision loss. When at 19, Joe suddenly lost his vision, out of despair and fearing that he would be a burden to his family, he decided to embark on a trip hitch hiking across the United States. More than just a cross country journey, it turned out to be a quest of exploration and development of his remaining senses. Joe will briefly chronicle his journey and describe the abilities he developed, allowing him to build a successful life both personally and financially.
- Enlightening News from LAMP, Andrea Lemoins, Outreach Coordinator, Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians. Many changes have occurred at our regional NLS libraries since we last heard from them at the PCB Conference. A new name, new equipment, and new outreach opportunities to name a few. You don’t want to miss the update from this invaluable community resource.
- Focusing on Diversity. This discussion will share a variety of life perspectives from persons of varying ethnicities and races who are blind or visually impaired. Panelists will share some of the biases and challenges they face regularly within the vision loss community. They will explore ways for increasing diversity and inclusivity within the council.
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Pennsylvania Council of the Blind 2021 Virtual Conference and Convention
Friday, September 17, 2021
- Talk Description to Me, Podcast Hosts, Christine Malec and JJ Hunt. We will learn more about the unique podcast where the visuals of current events and the world around us get hashed out in description-rich conversations. In Talk Description to Me, discussions plunge into current events and topical issues to explore the content of important images and help place vivid descriptions in their cultural context. The show enhances our ability to connect with the vision-centric world.
- Resolutions, First Reading, Carla Hayes, PCB Parliamentary Team.
- Enhancing Architectural Accessibility. Chris Downey, Architecture for the Blind. As an experienced architect who lost his vision, Chris provides accessibility advice to builders. He recently consulted on the UPMC Vision Rehabilitation Hospital in Pittsburgh. He will share tips for the kinds of blind-friendly features we should be advocating for when buildings are constructed or renovated.
- Two Truths and a Tall Tale, hosted by Mary Ann Grignon, sponsored by the Golden Triangle Council of the Blind. This game is all about faking out your peers. Contestants will be given one minute to tell two true statements and one tall tale about themselves. Then the inquisition panel gets two minutes to ask questions and expose which is the tall tale. Listen carefully from the audience because you’ll be the judge of which story is pure fiction.
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Pennsylvania Council of the Blind 2021 Virtual Conference and Convention
Friday, September 17, 2021
- Support Groups- Sharing Ideas and Resources to Build a Stronger Peer Community. Marcy Graboyes, Feinbloom Vision Rehabilitation Center, Jeanette Schmoyer, PCB Mentor and Residential Group Leader, and Jule Ann Lieberman, CVLT CATIS. Sponsored by the PCB Vision Loss Resource Team, this session will cover the role of support groups in the lives of persons impacted by vision loss or blindness. Join the experienced group leaders in discussion of their support groups, their settings, how they started a group and how they engage members. Come learn how to start a group in your area.
- Nurturing the Handler/Guide Dog Bond. Join Pennsylvania Guide Dog Users and Supporters (PAGDUS) and representatives from Guide Dog Foundation (GDF) as we discuss the bond with our trusty guides. In the first half, Lauren Berglund, GDF Consumer Relations Coordinator, and Cameron McLendon, GDF Graduate Support Manager, will discuss cultivating the unity of the handler and new dog team, including trust between the handler and new dog, and the information handlers can expect their guide dogs to provide. The second half of our session will focus on the handler perspective of bonding with our guides. A panel of PAGDUS members, who are graduates from various guide dog schools, will discuss the joys and challenges of bonding with our guides, whether it’s our first or sixth. They will talk about bonding with a new guide dog after retirement, loss, and bonding with a new dog during the pandemic. Whether you’re an experienced or potential guide dog user, we hope you’ll join us.
- Enabling the Deaf-Blind Community, Jessica Adams, Director of Deafstone and Melissa Hawkins, Director of the PA Office of Deaf & Hard of Hearing, sponsored by the Golden Triangle Council of the Blind, Community Advocate underwriter. Many individuals who are deaf-blind rely on the services of workers called SSP’s to assist them with bill paying, grocery shopping, doctor visits, and other errands. We will learn why these assistants are so important and what we can do to ensure future services continue.
- Gadget Gallery, hosted by the PCB Peer Engagement Team and underwritten by Tech OWL, Community Organizer. Are you looking for ways to make your life a little easier? Never fear, just call a PCB peer! Make sure you have your note-taking materials nearby when a cadre of peers share information about their favorite life-simplifying gadgets.
- Volunteering outside of the Blind Community, with Panelists, Ellie Goldfon, Angela Hadbavny, Jody Mullis, and Art Rizzino, Facilitator, Sue Lichtenfels. Many of us who are blind or have vision loss are unemployed, multi-talented, and highly skilled, so let’s consider how we stop wasting our abilities at home and start playing an active role in strengthening our communities. A panel of individuals will discuss both the trials and triumphs of their volunteer experiences in mainstream society.
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Pennsylvania Council of the Blind 2021 Virtual Conference and Convention
Friday, September 17, 2021
- Finding Your Stride: How to Advocate for Yourself. Melissa Carney, PCB Director of Outreach and Engagement, underwritten by Democracy Live, Community Advocate. The first steps to becoming a strong self-advocate are determining when it is necessary, remaining in motion, and most importantly, obtaining confidence in your own abilities and persistence. Please join us for an interactive discussion on how to make your voice heard by speaking up for what you do or do not need as a blind individual. Each of us possess different identities, skillsets, life stories, access priorities, and so forth, but, as a community, we all experience challenges that can be negated through our words, actions, and efforts to maximize our autonomy.
- Building Communities through Technology, Jule Ann Lieberman, MS CLVT/CATIS ATP, TechOWL. The TechOWL program provides all Pennsylvanians opportunities to explore a variety of technology devices which can assist persons who are blind or visually impaired in everyday life. This session will describe updates to the equipment lending library, options for obtaining special telephones, and devices to meet the distance communication needs of persons with both hearing loss and blindness. Learn how TechOWL has met the challenge during the pandemic with projects such as Connect with Tech. Learn how senior centers and adult communities are connecting with their clients through device loans to address social isolation.
- Increasing Accessibility with the Louie Voice App, Pramit Bhargava, App Developer. Created originally for Android phones but in development for iPhones, the Louie Voice is a voice-controlled app that performs tasks within other apps through voice commands. Louie’s developer will show us what we can do in apps such as YouTube, WhatsApp, and Uber. So, if you are ready to simplify your smartphone functionality and ease your inaccessibility frustrations, be sure to attend this session.
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Pennsylvania Council of the Blind 2021 Virtual Conference and Convention
Thursday, September 16, 2021
- Auction Item Showcase Preview. The bidding won’t begin until Sunday, but you don’t have to wait any longer to hear the parade of great items up for bid this year. Start making your wish list and familiarize yourself with the bidding process to give you the best chance of nabbing your favorite item. 5:50 PM Pre-Session Entertainment
- Conference Call to Order and Welcome, Christine Hunsinger, PCB President
- Invocation, Jacqueline Wissinger, PCB Chaplain.
- President’s Address, Christine Hunsinger, PCB President.
- Necrology Remembrance, Jacqueline Wissinger, PCB Chaplain.
- Door Prizes
- Sharing Your Craft-Ability with the World. Panelists, Kaila Allen, Mike Grove, and Annie Pineda, and Facilitator, Mary Ann Grignon. Community, confidence, compensation, and charity can all be achieved when we pursue our crafty, creative aspirations. We will hear from a panel of creative individuals about their crafty journeys to success.
- Low-tech Solutions to Get Grocery Essentials. Lisa Salinger and Jule Ann Lieberman, sponsored by the PCB Technology Access Team. Life changed dramatically for most of us in the past two years. Routine grocery shopping changed with social distance and limited transportation. This session discusses options to get the groceries you need even if you don’t have a computer or smart phone.
- Proposed Bylaw Amendments, First reading. John Luttenberger, PCB Parliamentary Team.
- Door Prizes & Announcements
- Jeopardy for the Common Man (Women and Non -Binary Individuals Welcome), hosted by Tony Swartz and Blair Wissinger, sponsored by the Golden Triangle Council of the Blind, Community Advocate underwriter. Whether you love or hate the television game show, you will surely enjoy this homemade version of the popular game that has you guessing the question to meet the answer.
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Pennsylvania Council of the Blind 2021 Virtual Conference and Convention
Thursday, September 16, 2021
- Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Maggie Felton, MSN, CRNP, Clinical Nurse Educator. Vanda offers the only approved treatment for Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24), a serious, chronic disorder that disrupts a person’s circadian rhythms. Non-24 affects up to 70% of people who are totally blind, whether you were born blind or became so later in life.
- Democracy Live, Bryan Finney, CEO. OmniBallot is an ADA compliant solution that allows people with disabilities to accessibly exercise their right to vote. We will demonstrate the accessibility our system offers.
- The Seeing Eye, Chelsea White, Outreach Specialist. The Seeing Eye enhances the independence, dignity and self-confidence of people who are blind through the use of specially trained Seeing Eye® dogs. Come join folks from The Seeing Eye to learn about our program and what we’ve been up to lately. We love questions, so come ready to ask.
- Accessible Pharmacy, Andy Burstein, Founder. Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind is a home delivery pharmacy service specializing in blind and low-vision patients. They are the only provider of its kind and the largest blind-owned healthcare company in America.
- EnVision America: Advocating for Accessible Prescription Labels in the Store and at the State Capitol, Sharla Glass, Public Policy Liaison. For those who can’t clearly read their medication labels, accessible prescription labels can be crucial to ensuring medication safety and adherence. Find out more about advocating for accessible prescription labeling locally at your pharmacy and statewide through support of legislation such as Pennsylvania House Bill 89.
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Pennsylvania Council of the Blind 2021 Virtual Conference and Convention
Thursday, September 16, 2021
- HIMS Inc, Earle Harrison and Thomas Simpson. We believe the star of this year’s exhibits will be our BrailleSense 6 notetaker because it’s the fastest notetaker out there and it’s now running Android 10. And don’t miss learning more about the one-of-a-kind QBraille XL 40-cell braille display which pairs with your computer and screen reader better than your favorite wine and a good cheese.
- Guide Lights and Gadgets, Barry Scheur and KaeAnn Rausch, Owners. We specialize in 3 lines of products, all intended to assist in access to adaptive electronics, enhance experiences for guide dog teams, and offer practical accessories for organization and travel. Then there are the random products that are included, just for fun! We work with our customers 1-on-1 to assure the proper selection of product to meet each individual customer’s goals and needs.
- PM Guide Dog Foundation, Lauren Berglund, Consumer Relations Coordinator. For 75 years, the Guide Dog Foundation has trained and placed guide dogs and service dogs to provide increased independence and enhanced mobility to people who are blind, have low vision, or have other disabilities. Once the decision is made to get a guide dog, applicants become part of the Foundations’ open and welcoming community and are supported with an uncompromising commitment to excellence, from highly empathetic and certified trainers to a meticulously constructed curriculum. Come learn more.
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- “Why NAYAX Is A Better Solution?” Harry Kozlovsky, Senior Director of Solution Sales, Nayax
- “Why not use Temp Agencies?” Tania Marler (FL), Business Development Manager, Graham Inc. Participants will learn why using temp agencies might help when facilities are short-staffed.
- “RSA June circular- What does it Mean?” Jesse Hartle (DC), Rehabilitation Services Administration
- “HR Compliance: Steps in Hiring and Firing Staff” Malena Otero (CA), Strategic HR Alliance This session focuses on Applications, interviews, employee handbook and expectations, and knowing how and when to fire an employee.
- “Discovering new products and services to enhance your sales” Scott Schwingler, Vistar; Webstaurant representative also Invited. This session highlights advantages of adding new types of products and services as well as new food products.
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- “How to present to legislators and others about the Randolph-Sheppard Program” Part I: “Getting advocates involved in Reaching Legislators and others” Robert Jackson (VA), NAMA Government Affairs Manager, National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA)
- Part II: “Telling Your Story” Donna Seliger (IA), Long-time IA advocate Jeff Thom (CA), California Council of the Blind Governmental Affairs Director Advocates will share Examples of telling your own story to lawmakers.
- “The importance of Necessary Business Insurance” Mark Polak (CA), Owner Lemark Insurance This session explains the need for the following: Product liability, Employee Non-owner Driver vehicle Insurance (ENOD), and Workmen's Compensation. It will also mention the benefits of an Umbrella policy and when to Bond Employees.
- “When to Use a Broker or get a 401K policy or Self- Employed (SEP) insurance plan?” Mark L. Simon (CA), LUTCF, Diversified Benefits Insurance Services
- “Navigating the Trends in Employee Compensation” Malena Otero (CA), Strategic HR Alliance This session focuses on managing increasing wages and other compensation and how to adapt to trends in the industry: Minimum wage, Implementing Benefits: Holiday Pay and Sick Leave, and Flexible Hours.
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- Banquet
- Mistress of Ceremonies Denise Colley, WCB Immediate Past President
- Invocation Julie Brannon, WCB President
- Presentation of scholarships Kim Moberg, Chair, WCB Scholarship Committee
- Presentation of awards Jessamyn Landby, Chair, WCB Awards Committee
- Introduction of Youth Track participants Hayley Agers, Chair, WCB Families Committee
- Recognition of WCB Life Members Julie Brannon, WCB President
- Banquet address Deb Cook Lewis, ACB First Vice President
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- ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
- In Memoriam; Nominations/Elections: President, First Vice President, Treasurer and 3 board directors; Proposed Operations Budget for 2022; Proposed Constitution and Bylaw Amendments Resolutions; Old business; New business
- The Science of Sound (career panel) The panelists share how sound has played an important part of their lives, from being part of their career path to ways to make entertainment more accessible for the blind to radio, podcasting, and advocating through the use of social media. Facilitated by Hayley Agers, Chair, WCB Families Committee Panelists: Joey Stuckey, owner and Senior Engineer Shadow Sound Studio Debbie Hazelton, podcast producer/Grid FM radio host Anna Garcia, “Blind with a Vision” YouTube content creator Tanja Milojevic, voiceover artist/podcast producer
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Presiding Officer: Denise Colley, WCB Immediate Past President
- Welcome Back
- National Report Learn what’s happening on a national level with American Council of the Blind. Deb Cook Lewis, ACB First Vice President
- The Jobs People Do The unemployment rate of those who are blind continues to be at an unacceptably high level. Panelists are successfully employed in very different fields and will share the paths which led them there. Facilitated by Cindy Hollis Panelists: Chelsea Armstrong, Test Technician Quality Logic Boise, ID
Larry Watkinson, Deputy Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity Washington State Department of Transportation Olympia, WA Natalie Couch, Customer Service Representative Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities Louisville, KY * Presiding Officer: Reginald George, WCB Board Director * APH ConnectCenter Learn about American Printing House for the Blind’s ConnectCenter, presented by Richard Rueda. * Put the FUN in Fundraising This presentation will highlight fundraising ideas for local chapters as well as opportunities that are available through WCB, focusing on what’s applicable to fundraising in the state of Washington. Presented by Lisa George, Chair, WCB Fundraising Committee and Kim Moberg, President, South Kitsap Council of the Blind. * The Big Three Let’s learn what’s happening with our agencies serving the blind and visually impaired. Panelists: Scott McCallum Superintendent Washington State School for the Blind (WSSB) Danielle Miller Director and Regional Librarian Washington Talking Book and Braille Library (WTBBL) Michael MacKillop Acting Executive Director Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) * Forward Together: An Inside Look at Guide Dog Training This presentation hosted by Guide Dog Users of Washington State (GDUWS) is excerpted from the Guide Dog Users, Inc. (GDUI) program at the 2021 ACB conference and convention. It features Christie Bane, author of the book "Forward Together: An Inside Look at Guide Dog Training."
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Vendor Spots
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- The Newlywed Game hosted by Cindy Hollis, with our 3 couples: Colette and Andy Arvidson, Hayley and David Edick, and Ursula and Glenn McCully.
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- WCB Fundraising Live Auction Auctioneers extraordinaire Cindy Hollis and Dan Spoone wrangle bidders into a frenzy … just in time for the holidays!
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- Getting Fit and Staying Fit: It’s a Personal Choice Fitness journeys are individual and personal. In this session, we’ll learn how two people who are blind have embraced theirs, providing us all a little extra motivation to create our own. Facilitated by Cindy Hollis Panelists: Tim McCorcle, Seattle, WA Leslie Spoone, Orlando, FL
- Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say “Ironically, one of the strongest vehicles of communication is not what you say, rather it’s how you say it.” Join this informative presentation to learn about Toastmasters through an online community for those who are blind and visually impaired. Facilitated by Cindy Hollis Presented by Ted Shelly, President, VIP Online Toastmasters
- Featured Vendors Non-24/Vanda Northwest Association for Blind Athletes A.T. Guys Northwest Access Fund
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- Framing Advocacy for Accessible Prescription Labeling Ari Ne’eman, author of an essay recently published in The New York Times called “What if Disability Rights Were for Everyone?” presents.
- Disaster Medicine Project Dr. Robert Mitchell, retired physician, will present Stop the Bleed, teaching ordinary people how to respond in an emergency situation.
Presiding Officer: Alco Canfield, WCB Secretary
- Clubhouse: a Personal Adventure, an Organizational Asset
This powerful new online tool is a melding of conferencing and social networking. How might your affiliate benefit from such a resource? Facilitated by Frank Cuta, Engineer, retired Panelists: Cindy Hollis, ACB Membership Services Coordinator Jeff Bishop, Program Manager, Microsoft
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- Featured Vendors HIMS, Inc. Irie-AT, Inc. Leading Edge Vision
- Hungry? No big deal, let us prepare your meal Facilitated by Cathy Wilson Panelists: Emily Antin, Inbound Sales Representative, B2B HelloFresh
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- Opening Ceremonies Invocation Minister Antoinette Jackson, by His word Christian center
- Welcome from the WCB Board of Directors
- President’s Report Julie Brannon, President, Washington Council of the Blind
- Nominating Committee Report Sheri Richardson, Chair, WCB Nominating Committee
- Constitution and Bylaws Committee Report Frank Cuta, Chair, WCB Constitution and Bylaws Committee Reading of proposed amendments to our governing documents
- American Foundation for the Blind Kirk Adams, CEO Kirk shares a little about AFB and also his journey as a blind person who has accomplished admirable life goals.
- Presiding Officer: Andy Arvidson, WCB First Vice President Careers after COVID and Higher Education post-COVID Panelists from Department of Services for the Blind share their perspective on the outlook for higher education and job and career possibilities for blind and visually impaired Washingtonians after COVID Panelists: Michael MacKillop, Acting Executive Director Lisa Wheeler, MA Assistant Director of Vocational Rehabilitation and Workforce
- Medical Track This presentation includes various topics, including accessible hospital discharge paperwork, a medical alternative which provides affordable medical care in your own home, and accessible medical equipment for diabetics. Facilitated by Judy Brown, RN DSN Panelists: De Ann Johnson, Business Development Representative Dispatch Health Kirsten Anderson, Senior Clinical Account Manager Dexcom Kim Morrison, RN BSN CDE, Seattle Territory Manager Dexcom
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WCB 2021 Virtual Convention
Pre-convention WCB Board Meeting
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Kansas Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired (KABVI) 2022 Virtual Convention
Saturday Jan. 22, 2022
- Zoom Reminders,, ACB host intro. And thank-you, sponsors, door-prizes
- AT Guys, J.J. Meddaugh
- GoodMaps, videos and Mike May, Chief Evangelist
- Setting up a “How-To” user’s group, fund-raising, membership items, Carolyn Thomasin, Membership Secretary, Ann Byington, Membership participants
- White Cane Users Alerting Drivers, ♣ Rev. Dr. Gene Bourquin, Pedestrian Control Over Drivers’ Yielding: All pedestrians are reliant on drivers to yield when they share spaces like crosswalks with vehicles. Many variables affect drivers’ behaviors. This presentation reviewed factors that affect the behaviors, emphasizing the principles and techniques pedestrian can use to increase the likelihood of drivers yielding. Presenters:
- Guidelights and Gadgets Barry Scheurer
- White Cane Safety Day, KS State School for the Blind presentation
- Meet the KS Author of Dust and roses: losing everything is only the beginning ...Wes Brummer, DBC08678
1930's Kansas. Sara McGurk has a comfortable life: an exciting boyfriend, a good home, and a responsible job. She answers the fan mail for her father's radio show. And a broadcasting network has just picked Pastor's program for a national debut. Sam McGurk is about to become a celebrity. But Sara gets some unexpected news. She is with child. The fa©ʹade of her easy life is about to implode. Some violence.
And he has a new book out!
- Finish KABVI business
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Kansas Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired (KABVI) 2022 Virtual Convention
Saturday Jan. 22, 2022
- Zoom Reminders,, ACB host intro. And thank-you, sponsors, door-prizes
- AT Guys, J.J. Meddaugh
- GoodMaps, videos and Mike May, Chief Evangelist
- Setting up a “How-To” user’s group, fund-raising, membership items, Carolyn Thomasin, Membership Secretary, Ann Byington, Membership participants
- White Cane Users Alerting Drivers, ♣ Rev. Dr. Gene Bourquin, Pedestrian Control Over Drivers’ Yielding: All pedestrians are reliant on drivers to yield when they share spaces like crosswalks with vehicles. Many variables affect drivers’ behaviors. This presentation reviewed factors that affect the behaviors, emphasizing the principles and techniques pedestrian can use to increase the likelihood of drivers yielding. Presenters:
- Guidelights and Gadgets Barry Scheurer
- White Cane Safety Day, KS State School for the Blind presentation
- Meet the KS Author of Dust and roses: losing everything is only the beginning ...Wes Brummer, DBC08678
1930's Kansas. Sara McGurk has a comfortable life: an exciting boyfriend, a good home, and a responsible job. She answers the fan mail for her father's radio show. And a broadcasting network has just picked Pastor's program for a national debut. Sam McGurk is about to become a celebrity. But Sara gets some unexpected news. She is with child. The fa©ʹade of her easy life is about to implode. Some violence.
And he has a new book out!
- Finish KABVI business
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Kansas Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired (KABVI) 2022 Virtual Convention
Friday, Jan. 21, 2022
- Zoom reminders, introduce ACB host and thank-you, discuss door-prize awards, review program schedule for the day
- Mikel McCary Assistive Technology for Kansas
- Review of current activities at KS Assistance Dogs, KSDS as impacted by Covid, Kelly Meyer, CEO and Deb Tegedoff, Guide Dog Instructor and Puppy-Raiser Do-ordinator
- Kansas State School for the Blind, John Harding, Superintendent
- Envision Introduction/Overview Michael Monteferrante – President/CEO, Employment, Workforce Development, & College Success Program Karyn Page – Vice President, Innovation Self-Introduction & Overview Next Segment Noreen Carrocci – Sr. Vice President, Foundation & Mission Services Early Childhood Activities & Curriculum, Teresa Houston, Director, Cathy G. Hudson Envision Child Development Center Programs for Youth, Hannah Christenson, Director, Community Programs Sarah Kephart, Envision Arts Program Manager
- Talking Books and braille E-reader, Michael Lang, Director
- Treasurer’s report, Bob Chaffin Bob will be announcing door prize winners with registration numbers chosen by Alexa.
- NanoPac, Vince Cianfrone
- Legislative report/other KABVI business Michael Byington and other officers
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Kansas Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired 2022 Virtual Convention
Friday, Jan. 21, 2022
- Zoom reminders, introduce ACB host and thank-you, discuss door-prize awards, review program schedule for the day
- Mikel McCary Assistive Technology for Kansas
- Review of current activities at KS Assistance Dogs, KSDS as impacted by Covid, Kelly Meyer, CEO and Deb Tegedoff, Guide Dog Instructor and Puppy-Raiser Do-ordinator
- Kansas State School for the Blind, John Harding, Superintendent
- Envision Introduction/Overview Michael Monteferrante – President/CEO, Employment, Workforce Development, & College Success Program Karyn Page – Vice President, Innovation Self-Introduction & Overview Next Segment Noreen Carrocci – Sr. Vice President, Foundation & Mission Services Early Childhood Activities & Curriculum, Teresa Houston, Director, Cathy G. Hudson Envision Child Development Center Programs for Youth, Hannah Christenson, Director, Community Programs Sarah Kephart, Envision Arts Program Manager
- Talking Books and braille E-reader, Michael Lang, Director
- Treasurer’s report, Bob Chaffin Bob will be announcing door prize winners with registration numbers chosen by Alexa.
- NanoPac, Vince Cianfrone
- Legislative report/other KABVI business Michael Byington and other officers
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Kansas Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired (KABVI) 2022 Virtual Convention
Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022
- Zoom reminders, introduce ACB host and thank-you, discuss door-prize awards, review program schedule for the day
- En-vision America, Sharla Glass Public Policy and Community Outreach Liaison
- “Hands-Free Health”, Janice Washeleski, Chief Commercial Sales and Marketing Officer
- Literacy Project, Pat Tussing, Project Co-ordinator
- Lions’ Club projects including White Cane Repair, Kathy Dawson, Topeka Sunflower Lions
- Audio-Reader Radio Reading Service, Lori Kesinger, Outreach Coordinator (Kansas was one of the first states to offer this service and Audio Reader celebrated it’s fiftieth anniversary.)
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Agenda 1. Call to Order - Dan Spoone, President 2. Roll Call and Introduction of Guests - Denise Colley, Secretary 3. Review and Approval of Agenda - Dan Spoone, President 4. Review and Approval of the November 29, December 6 (Budget) Meeting Minutes - Denise Colley, ACB Secretary 5. Mission Moment - Eric Bridges and Dan Spoone 6. AD Awards Gala – The inaugural AD Awards gala was a tremendous success, exposing Audio Description to the broader community and raising over $35,000 (net) for the Audio Description Project. Special thanks to Tony, Jennifer, Jo Lynn, Kelly, Clark, Kim, Carl, Rick, the AD Awards Gala Committee and countless ACB member volunteers! 7. ACB President’s Update – Dan Spoone, ACB President 8. ACB Staff Update – Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director 9. Review and Approval of Changes to the Reasonable Accommodations Policy – Clark Rachfal, ACB ADA Coordinator 10. Decision On DC Leadership Conference (Virtual Only versus Hybrid) – Entire ACB Board of Directors 11. Adjourn
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NCCB Goodmaps
Goodmaps: Navigation systems that improve independence.
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NCCB Interview with Javier Pita Interview with Javier Pita, of Navilens, Spain. Hosted by Peter Crumley.
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NCCB Clark Rachfal and Convention Closing National ACB Director of Advocacy guest speaker Clark Rachfal.
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NCCB Scholarships Opening remarks, door prizes, scholarship presentations.
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Event Program November 18, 2021 — 7:30 p.m. ET
About the Event The inaugural AD Awards Gala celebrates and expands audio description in media. This is a core tenet of the Audio Description Project (ADP), a program of ACB. Proceeds from this event support the ADP, which works each day to further audio description across a wide range of visual media. We are deeply grateful for the enormous level of support that made this inaugural event a success. For information on this year’s gala and upcoming events, visit www.AdAwardsGala.org.
Special Thanks To Our Sponsors Silver Star Sponsors Comcast/NBC Universal Time Warner Media
Bronze Star Sponsors American Printing House Spectrum Viacom-CBS Streaming
Program Credits A Doug Roland Films Production Edited by Cameron Taddeo Hosted by Thomas Reid of Reid My Mind Radio Podcast
Special Guests in Order of Appearance Dan Spoone, President, ACB Will Butler, Gala Chair and VP for Community, Be My Eyes Joel Snyder, Ph.D., Co-Founder of ADP and President of Audio Description Associates LLC Kim Charlson, Past President of ACB and ADP Co-Chair Barry Cronin, Retired, WGBH Carl Richardson, ADP Co-Chair Roy Samuelson, Voice Actor Simran Sethi, EVP for Development and Content Strategy, ABC Entertainment Satauna Howery, Voice Actor Charlie Cox, Actor Heather Dowdy, Senior Program Manager for AI and Accessibility, Netflix Conchita Hernandez Legorreta, Educator and Advocate Orissa Castellano Rodriguez, Executive Director, Canal 22 Tony Stephens, Director of Development, ACB Eric Bridges, Executive Director, ACB Petr Kucheryavyy, Senior Manager for Accessibility, Spectrum Amhed Fareed, Commentator, NBC Sports Lex Gillette, Paralympian Molly Solomon, EP & President, NBC Olympics Production Jason Momoa, Actor Nesta Cooper, Actor Christian Camargo, Actor Sarah Herrlinger, Senior Director of Global Accessibility Policy & Initiatives, Apple Kurt Warner, NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback Brenda Warner, Spouse Zachary Levi, Actor Sumaira Latif, Accessibility Leader, Procter & Gamble Marc Pritchard, CMO, Procter & Gamble Blake Stadnik, Actor
Technical Production AD Narration by Nefertiti Matos Olivares Audio description provided by Audio Description Associates, LLC Sound editing by Chris Snyder Captioning provided by Vitac
Special thanks to the following organizations who assisted in technical production and securing clips for the event: 130 Agency, ABC Entertainment, the Academy Awards, Apple, Audio Description Associates, Canal 22, Dicapta Foundation, Netflix, NBC-Universal, Peacock, Procter & Gamble, Spectrum and WGBH.
And to the following individuals: Zachary Levi, Jason Momoa, Blake Stadnik, Kurt and Brenda Warner.
AD Awards Planning Committee Will Butler, Gala Chair, Be My Eyes Kim Charlson, ADP Co-Chair Carl Richardson, ADP Co-Chair Matt Atter, Vispero Angela Ball, Comcast John Cavanaugh, Bridge Multimedia Maria Victoria Diaz, Ph.D., Dicapta Foundation Paul Schroeder, American Printing House Joel Snyder, Ph.D., Audio Description Associates, LLC and ADP Founder/Sr. Consultant Joe Strechay, Producer
Audio Description Awards Committee Joel Snyder, Ph.D., Chair, Audio Description Associates, LLC and ADP Founder/Sr. Consultant Will Butler, Gala Chair, Be My Eyes Carl Richardson, ADP Co-Chair Maria Victoria Diaz, Ph.D., Dicapta Foundation Satauna Howery, Voice Actor Diane Johnson, Descriptive Video Works Steering Committee Roy Samuelson, Voice Actor Wendy Sapp, Bridge Multimedia Margo Tone, Keywords
Additional thanks to the following for sharing of time, talents and resources: Audio Description Associates, LLC, Bridge Multimedia, Dicapta Foundation, Vitac, Vispero, and Woman of Her Word.
ACB Support Staff Jo Lynn Bailey-Page Fred Brack Nancy Marks-Becker Eric Bridges Nancy Feela Jennifer Flatt Kelly Gasque Cindy Hollis Erika Keller Sharon Lovering Rick Morin Clark Rachfal Tony Stephens
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2021 ACB Fall Board of Directors Meeting Saturday, October 9, 2021 Broadcast on ACB Media Six 10:00AM EDT – 6:00PM EDT
- Call to Order: Dan Spoone, President
- Roll Call and Introduction of Guests: Denise Colley, Secretary
- Review and Approval of Agenda: Dan Spoone, President
- Review and Approval of Minutes: August 31 (2021 Resolutions Part One), Denise Colley, Secretary
- Mission Moment: Dan Spoone and Eric Bridges
Over 100 Visitors Brochures Described Through Google Grant: Partnership with The National Park Service (NPS), The University Of Hawaii And ACB Through The UNID Project: Jo Lynn Bailey Page, Deb Cook Lewis, ADP Steering Committee, And ACB Affiliate Volunteers
- Consent Agenda: Dan Spoone A. 2021 Year-To-Date Financial Statements: Nancy Becker B. Braille Forum Editor’s Report – Nutshell: Sharon Lovering C. Advocacy Update Report: Clark Rachfal D. 2021 Year-To-Date Development Report: Tony Stephens and Jo Lynn Bailey Page E. ACB Media Network Report: Jennifer Flatt F. Membership Services Report: Cindy Hollis
- Convention Report: Janet Dickelman, Convention Committee Chair
- President’s Report: Dan Spoone A. Resolution (2.0) And Voting Task Force (2.0) Ad Hoc Committees Formed B. ACB WBU Searches for New Executive Director – Kim Charlson C. Affiliate Board Liaisons to Be Assigned D. Archive Committee Formed – Chris Gray and David Trott E. Board Agenda Will Be changed To Program Format for Future Meetings
- Staff Reports A. Executive Director: Eric Bridges B. Advocacy Update: Clark Rachfal C. Resource Development: Tony Stephens D. Member Services: Cindy Hollis E. Chief Financial Officer: Nancy Becker
- Lunch
- Executive Session
- Election Of Executive Committee: President, Two Officers and Two Board Members
- Financial Narrative for 2021 Year-To-Date: David Trott, ACB Treasurer
- Review And Approval of ACB Travel Policy: Eric Bridges, Executive Director
- Review And Approval of The ACB Internship Policy: Eric Bridges, Executive Director
- Review And Approval of the Reasonable Accommodations Policy: presented by Clark Rachfal, ACB ADA Coordinator
- Board Of Publications (BOP) Report Penny Reader, BOP Director
- ACB Media Network Data Analysis: Jennifer Flatt, ACB Communications Manager
- ACB Media Outreach to Other Media Sources: Jennifer Flatt
- Board Discussion on Program and Services Steering Committees: Dan Spoone and Eric Bridges
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2021 ACB Resolutions Part 2 Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Broadcast on ACB Media Six 7:30PM EDT – 11:30PM EDT
- Call to Order: Dan Spoone, President
- Roll Call and Introduction of Guests: Denise Colley, Secretary
- Review and Approval of Agenda: Dan Spoone, President
- Review and Approval of July 16 (Preconvention) Minutes: Denise Colley, Secretary
- Nomination and Appointment of Budget Committee Members (3): Nominations from the board
- Review and Approval Of 2021 ACB Resolutions Part 2: Each Resolution Requires Board Approval a. Resolution 2021-1: Mandatory Disability Awareness Training for Health Care Workers b. Resolution 2021-04: Resolution Addressing Allegations of Sexual Assault, Harassment and Abuse at Blindness Training Centers and Other Rehabilitation Programs c. Resolution 2021-06: Website Access d. Resolution 2021-7: Accessibility of Pill Packs for Individuals who are Blind or Visually Impaired e. Resolution 2021-9: Website Overlays f. Resolution 2021-10: Spanish Resolution g. Resolution 2021-14: Emotional Support Animals h. Resolution 2021-16: Accessible Programs at the VA i. Resolution 2021-18: Medicaid Home and Community-based Services j. Resolution 2021-21: Voter Suppression of People with Disabilities k. Resolutions 2021-26: Inclusive Language in Communications l. Resolution 2021-28: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion m. Resolution 2021-29: Free Matter for the Blind n. Resolution 2021-30: Website and App Access o. Resolution 2021-31: National TVI Registry p. Resolution 2021-34: Promotion of Mental and Emotional Health and Wellbeing as an Organizational Priority q. Resolution 2021-36: Appointments to State Rehabilitation Councils
- Adjourn
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Episode Notes Please Note that the beginning of the meeting was not recorded and the meeting was later interrupted again several minutes in.
The recording in this podcast contains the full agenda.
2021 ACB Resolutions Part 1: Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, August 31, 2021 8:00PM EDT 1. Call to Order: Dan Spoone, President 2. Roll Call and Introduction of Guests: Denise Colley, Secretary 3. Review and Approval of Agenda: Dan Spoone, President 4. Mission Moment: Dan Spoone and Eric Bridges ACB First Virtual Remote Elections: Nancy, Rick, Deb, Patrick, Jeff, Koni, Voting Task Force Committee, John, Frank, Betsy, Janelle, Constitution and Bylaws Committee, Denise Irminger (Parliamentarian) and our ACB members that engaged in the democratic process to vote! 5. President’s Announcements: Dan Spoone A. ACB Fall Board Meeting in Omaha – Virtual? B. ACB Budget Committee Nominating Requested – Vote on members in September meeting C. Resolutions and Voting Task Forces 2.0 will be announced at Fall Board Meeting D. Update on 2022 DC Leadership Conference E. ACB Committee Member Solicitation F. Personal Health Update 6. Appointment of Public Relations Committee Chair: Nominations from the board 7. Review and Approval Of 2021 ACB Resolutions Part 1: Each Resolution Requires Board Approval A. Resolution 2021-02 - Apple Updates B. Resolution 2021-03 - The Inaccessibility of the Pentair ScreenLogic Connect App for Pools and Spas C. Resolution 2021-11 - PBS audio descriptive content D. Resolution 2021-12 - Accessible Telehealth E. Resolution 2021-13 - DOT air travel forms F. Resolution 2021-15 - Recognizing the American Foundation for the Blind in Light of Its Centennial G. Resolution 2021-16 - Accessible programs at the VA H. Resolution 2021-22 - Text-to-Speech and the Voicing of Audio Description I. Resolution 2021-23 - Conference Requirements for Accessible Materials J. Resolution 2021-24 - ACB Permanent Broadband Benefit Resolution K. Resolution 2021-25 - Accommodations Provided to Olympic and Paralympic Athletes with Disabilities L. Resolution 2021-33 - Teddie-Joy's Law M. Resolution 2021-35 - e-reader Prioritization for deaf-blind patrons 8. Officer and Board Committee Updates (As Needed) 9. Adjourn
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Making Your Wishes Known “Making Your Wishes Known: Financial Planning & Pre-planning” Carla Baker, MSPSY-Pre-planning Specialist, Dignity Memorial & Gabriel Trevino-Financial Planner, Edward Jones
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Texas Guide Dog Users Guide Dog Users-Texas (GDUT) “The Inside Scoop: Partnering Guide Dogs with Individuals” Representatives from Leader Dogs for the Blind
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Opening Ceremony Greetings/Welcome: President Peggy R. Garrett Invocation: Chris Prentice, ACBT Board/Austin Chapter Pledge of Allegiance: Mary Alice Gary, Aet CBT Secretary, Alamo Chapter National Anthem: Diana Herrada, Houston Chapter Governor’s Acknowledgement ACBT History & 44th Birthday Celebration Acknowledge Sponsors: Kenneth Semien Sr., Immediate Past President, Beaumont Chapter Door prizes: Linda Lewis
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ACBT - Vendors Technology Home Gadgets & Tech Around the House” Low-tech and high-tech solutions for tasks around your home. Presenters: Jessica Hip-Chief Operating Officer of Way Around and Kevin Ratliff & Steven Salas- Austin Chapter.
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Opening Session Greetings/Welcome: President Peggy R. Garrett Invocation: Chris Prentice, ACBT Board/Austin Chapter Pledge of Allegiance: Mary Alice Gary, Aet CBT Secretary, Alamo Chapter National Anthem: Diana Herrada, Houston Chapter Governor’s Acknowledgement ACBT History & 44th Birthday Celebration Acknowledge Sponsors: Kenneth Semien Sr., Immediate Past President, Beaumont Chapter Door prizes: Linda Lewis
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Braille Revival League of Texas (BRLT) “The Future of Braille” Paul Edwards, President of Braille Revival League (BRL)
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Texas Talking Book Program T of America-Texas (LUAT) What’s Happening at the National Library Services/Talking Book Program, Texas State Library-Dina Abramson, Disability Information and Referral Coordinator Talking Book Program/Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
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Mentoring “Mentoring: who benefits from mentoring? “ Neva Fairchild, MS-American Foundation for the Blind
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20210814 - ARCB - Convention Highlights and Arkansas School for the Blind Update ACB National Convention Highlights. How to access sessions you may have missed. Historical tidbits discovered in the old files of our ACB state records. Arkansas School for the Blind update, James Caton, Superintendent.
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20210814 - ARCB - Closing Remarks and Membership How to join the Arkansas Council and be a part of the American Council of the Blind, Linda Yacks. Closing remarks and signing off.
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20210814 - ARCB - Crystal Bridges Museum Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art: its inclusion efforts and partnership with the Arkansas Council of the Blind. Presenter: Kim Crowell, Access and Inclusive Programs Manager.
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20210814 - ARCB - News From Nanopack News from Nanopac, Calvin Churchwell.
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20210814 - ARCB - Arkansas Information Reading Service Arkansas Information Reading Service (AIRS) update, Theresa Bertram
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20210814 - ARCB - Vanda Pharmaceuticals and Industries for the Blind . Non-24 Hour Disorder, Shauna Jatho, Vanda Pharmaceuticals; Industries for the Blind Arkansas update, Toni Fraser.
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Prior to the presentation, there will be a business meeting. Tips and Tricks about Low Vision Trends, Services and Gadgets
Ginger Oreskovich, Adult Services Manager and Chris Sacca Vision Rehabilitation Specialist from Lighthouse Central Florida, will be discussing new trends and gadgets and services for the low vision community. Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co
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Christopher Sacca and Ramon Dukes from the Lighthouse of Central Florida, talk about Kitchen Safety, and grilling outdoors, along with sharing some tips and tricks, nifty gadgets, and perhaps even some delicious easy grilling recipes.Notes go here
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Robert Doyle, Director of the Division of Blind Services (DBS), updates us on the current status of the goals and mission of the agency including specific news that he wishes to bring to us. Followed by James Woolyhand, Bureau Chief of the Talking Book Library, will discuss library changes during the past year.
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An overview, demonstration and comparison of file sharing apps such as Dropbox, Google docs and OneDrive and how they can be utilized on your desktop, laptop and/or in the palm of your hand on your smart phone.
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A celebration and recognition of FCB leaders and deserving students.
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The regular meeting of the Florida Council of the blind board of directors, which takes place before start of the convention.
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Maria Fernanda Saavedra, social worker and life coach from Central Florida Lighthouse, discusses the physical and emotional difficulties in adapting to vision loss.
This session highlights the 2021 FCB legislative effort. Members of FCB who participated in virtual Zoom meetings with representatives of national and state government will recount their experiences. Further, Rep. Anna V. Eskamani speaks about what she has learned during her time in the Florida Legislature and how she sees the work of this body moving forward in this changing environment of state and county government.
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Nancy Folsom talks about how you can feel and look your healthiest by creating good habits for taking care of your skin; Learn about how to overcome unhealthy skin problems, as well as how you can look younger.Episode Notes
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Debbie Hazelton, ACB Radio Program Director answers questions about what ACB radio and ACB media is; How to volunteer with ACB Media; And how to enjoy the multiple forms of content ACB media provides.Episode Notes
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The GDUF business meeting followed by a panel discussion moderated by Doug Hall and featuring Marisa Blanco and Susan Wilburn from Southeastern Guide Dogs, Eric Loori (founder and GDMI) from Freedom Guide Dogs, and Keith McGregor from Leader Dogs. Topics include: Providing training at school facilities or at your home; what skills of a student will best match the traits of specific dogs; and what factors impact this team which may lead to supplemental training for the handler and/or dog, including causes for a dog to be returned to the school.Episode Notes
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this session features a panel sharing perspective and insight for finding viable employment. Explore enhanced use of technology, remote learning to attain beneficial skills, numerous telework options available, and further resources supporting job seekers.Episode Notes
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The annual breakfast meeting of the Braille Revival League of Florida. This session includes the BRLF annual business meeting and presentation from Deborah Kendrick. Deborah is an accomplished writer who is blind and who has successfully written and published over the past 4 decades.Episode Notes
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• Call to Order: Dan Spoone, President • Roll Call and Introduction of Guests: Katie Frederick Substituting for Denise Colley, Secretary • Review and Approval of Agenda: Dan Spoone, President • Review and Approval of Minutes: February 20 (DC Leadership) Katie Frederick • Mission Moment: Dan Spoone and Eric Bridges • Advocacy Steering Committee Support for DC Legislative Seminar: Wonderful collaboration and participation from the team of Clark, Jeff, Mark, Sheila, Debbie, Jeff, Becky, Gabe, Doug, Jim, Kim and Pat • President’s Report: Dan Spoone • WBU Update: Kim Charlson • Voting Task Force Committee Engages Members: Pat Sheehan • Board member donations for convention auction • Ad Hoc Committee to Evaluate Role of Executive Committee: Mark Richert and Kim Charlson - Co-chairs • HBO Max Settlement Announced: Kim Charlson • Volunteer Hours Exceeds $1 Million • Staff Reports • Executive Director’s Report: Eric Bridges • Verizon Communications Grant • Information Technology Infrastructure Update • ACB Job Posting Updates • Harriet Tubman $20 Bill and Accessible Currency • Get Up and Get Moving Campaign • HR1 and Accessible Voting • ACB Launches ACB Club in Clubhouse • Other Updates • Chief Financial Officer: Nancy Becker • 2020 Financial Audit Complete • Investment Portfolio Exceeds $5 Million • PPP Grants For 2020 Forgiven and 2021 Loans Received • ACBES Store Update: Michael Garrett • Scholarships • Certification • Other Updates • Board of Publications (BOP) Report: Penny Reeder, BOP Director • Convention Update: Janet Dickelman, Convention Committee Chair • Other Committee Updates (as needed) • Adjourn
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The Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss (AAVL), a special interest affiliate of the American Council of the Blind (ACB) is developing a project to learn more about the Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) — how they are the same, and how they are different across the country. Since very few of us know what AAAs are and what they do, it is quite possible that many, if not most, AAA’s know very little about… us, and therefore, seniors who are blind or have low vision are not benefitting from the services and programs AAAs administer or fund. As well as finding out more information about what AAAs do, other goals we have in mind are:
- Create more awareness of the specific needs of seniors who are blind or have low vision,
- Create more outreach and communication between AAAs and seniors with vision loss,
- Create or adjust AAA programs and services to ensure inclusion of seniors with vision loss,
- Lessen institutionalization of low vision/blind seniors
- Give blind/low vision seniors more opportunity to influence AAA service provision
- Give people like you around the country the opportunity to advocate for the vision loss community
- And maybe even have some new folks join AAVL/ACB.
How You Can Help We have a questionnaire we hope you will fill out with a AAA Director or knowledgeable staffer, and return the information to us. Then, we hope you will stay in touch with the AAA to help them implement programs and services equitably to the blindness community, and maintain the new relationship . We also hope you will become a liaison between the AAA and the blind/low vision seniors in your communities. You don’t have to do all this alone! The more people you can involve, the better. We’ll Be There With You If there’s one thing the last year has taught us, it is that we can stay in communication — one way or another! Plans for followup information sharing is not finalized yet, but we anticipate periodic get togethers so we can learn from you, and we can all learn from one another. This means sharing AAA services, but it may also mean advocacy training, and other benefits .
You may also wish to download and look at the Participation and Instruction Sheet you can find at https://www.aavl-blind-seniors.org/aavl-AAA-participation-instruction-sheet#main-content before the Community Event. You may also find it helpful to look at the AAA Information sheet which explains a little about what the AAAs are and what they do in a very general way https://www.aavl-blind-seniors.org/aavl-how-AAAs-help-you#main-content. Then, once you have sent in your contact information showing your intention to participate, we will send you the Sample Letter you can personalize before sending it on to the AAA Executive Director in your area, and the questionnaire you will be completing with him/her. Thank you for your interest and efforts on behalf of seniors who are or will be low vision/blind across the country. We look forward to seeing you on April 11.
The AAVL AAA Project Team
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Day 4 of the 2021 Randolph Shepard Venders of America (RSVA) convention. Listeners note: Due to technical issues, the episode picks up with the first presenter already in progress
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The ACB of Maryland Banquet including pre-banquet social time. Speaker: Chris Baugh, Reminiscences from a beloved teacher and mentor to many blind Marylanders. Convention wrap-up.
presentations include: Capitol area guide dogs, Microsoft and apple panel, Chesapeake Bay, TCS associates, Transportation hazards, services to visually impaired Marylanders.
Included in this podcast: Welcoming ceremonies, Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled, How are ACB and Maryland dealing with the pandemic, Online food shopping Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Report on MARCH.
Exhibitors to the 2021 ACB of Maryland state convention: Guide lights and gadgets, A. T. Guys, Harbolt company, Pampered Chef, Youngevity, Mitsy crafts, Maryland adaptive technology program.
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Tony Stephens, ACB Director of Development, Baltimore, MD (Moderator); Jeff Bishop, ACB Board Member, Kirkland, WA; Brian Charlson, President, Baystate Council of the Blind, Watertown, MA
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Kim Charlson, Immediate Past President, ACB, Watertown, MA (Moderator); Blake Reid, Director of the Samuelson-Glushko Technology Law & Policy Clinic, Boulder, CO; Carl Richardson, co-Chair, Audio Description Project, Brighton, MA; & Karen Peltz Strauss, National Disability Advocate, Washington, DC
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Jeff Thom, ACB Advocacy Steering Committee Chair (Moderator); & Joseph Nahra, Director of Government Relations, Powers Law Firm and Coordinator, Independence Through Enhancement of Medicare and Medicaid (ITEM) Coalition, Washington, DC
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Clark Rachfal, ACB Director of Advocacy & Governmental Affairs, Alexandria, VA (Moderator); Cindy Hollis, ACB Membership Services Coordinator, Flat Rock, MI; Zachary Bastian, Manager, Strategic Alliances, Verizon Communications, Washington DC; Jacquelyn “Jackie” Puente, Executive Director, External Affairs, Comcast NBCUniversal, Washington, DC; & Troy Otillio, CEO, Aira, San Diego, CA
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Pat Sheehan, ACB Board Member, Silver Spring, MD (Moderator); & Badar Tareen, Civil rights Analyst, Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC
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Clark Rachfal, ACB Director of Advocacy & Governmental Affairs, Alexandria, VA (Moderator); Diane Burstein, Deputy Bureau Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC; Will Schell, Attorney Advisor, Disability Rights Office, Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC
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Clark Rachfal, ACB Director of Advocacy & Governmental Affairs finishes up the Legislative seminar with a chat of several ACB Blindness Partners, followed by a Wrap up of the Leadership conference with ACB president Dan Spoone and feedback from attendees of the virtual event.
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Clark Rachfal, ACB Director of Advocacy & Governmental Affairs, Alexandria, VA (Moderator); & Sachin Pavithran, Executive Director, U.S. Access Board, Providence, UT
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Jeff Thom, President, Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss, Sacramento, CA (Moderator); Mark Richert, ACB First Vice President, Falls Church, VA; Pris Rogers, co-Chair, Funding & Policy Goal Committee, National Coalition on Aging and Vision Loss, Rogersville, TN
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Ron Brooks, ACB Member, Phoenix, AZ (Moderator); Eric Danko, Director of Federal Affairs, Cruise, Washington, DC;, George Ivanov, Head of International Policy & government Affairs, Waymo, San Carlos, CA; & Dave Furukawa, co-Founder, Foresight Augmented Reality, Atlanta, GA.
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Doug Powell, Chair, ACB Rehab Issues Task Force, Falls Church, VA (Moderator); Lee Nasehi, President & CEO, VisionServe Alliance, Winter Park, FL; Kelly Buckland, Executive Director, National Council on Independent Living, Washington, DC; & Bill Robinson, President, National Council of State Agencies for the Blind, Lansing MI
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Sheila Styron, Chair, ACB Transportation Committee (Moderator); Sarah Calhoun, President, Guide Dog Users, Inc. (co-Moderator); Ray Prentice, Consumer Advocate, Alaska Airlines, Seattle, WA; Todd Green, American Airlines, Dallas, TX; Dana Folsom, Manager, Disability Programs, Delta Airlines, Atlanta, GA; & John Kirn, Manager - International Planning, Regulatory Affairs & Accessibility Programs, United Airlines, Chicago, IL
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Debbie Grubb, Chair, ACB Special Education Committee, Bradenton, FL; Lori Scharff, ACB Member, Waynesboro, VA; Mark Richert, ACB First Vice President, Falls Church, VA; Tara Armstrong, Parent Advocate, Louisville, KY
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Clark Rachfal, ACB Director of Advocacy & Governmental Affairs, Alexandria, VA (Moderator); Livaughn Chapman, Jr., Deputy Assistant General Counsel, Office of Aviation Consumer Protection, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, DC; Alexander Taday, Director of Civil Rights Advocacy, Office of Aviation Consumer Protection, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, DC; & Maegan Johnson, Senior Attorney, Office of Aviation Consumer Protection, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, DC
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2 panels on voting and a wrap up of the days events. Hosted by Clark Rachfal, ACB Director of Advocacy & Governmental Affairs.
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Welcome and the Political Outlook for 117th Congress – Clark Rachfal, ACB Director of Advocacy & Governmental Affairs, Alexandria, VA (Moderator); Charles Cooper, Managing Director, Chair of Advocacy at Signal Group, Washington, DC; & Jeff A. Lovitky, Attorney at Law, Washington, DC.
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Cindy Hollis, ACB Membership Services Coordinator; Nancy Marks Becker, ACB Chief Financial Officer; along with AMMS User Panelists: Carla Ruschival and Jane Carona discuss the question: How do we improve the process?
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Bill Reeder, ACB Advisory Board member and Professor George Mason University, shares his 30 years of experience on relationships, planning and implementation for fundraising campaigns. He is joined by Jo Lynn Bailey-Page, ACB Grant Writer and Tony Stephens, ACB Director of Development.
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Michael Tally, ACB board member conducts a roundtable interview with 6 new ACB members under the age of 45 to discuss the topics of: Why Did You Get Involved In ACB? What was the initial attraction? What works and What are ACB’s opportunities for improvement?
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Learn about Spectrum Access, tips to advocate for AD with your local broadcast station, participate in virtual museum tours with AD and access AD with a smart TV and subscriptions to Netflix and Amazon Prime Video with Carl Richardson, Audio Description Project (ADP) Co-Chair, Kim Charlson, Audio Description Project (ADP) Co-chair, Joel Snyder, ACB Audio Description Project (ADP) Director, and Johnathan Sweet, Spectrum Accessibility
Are you struggling to reach new members, donors and community partners? Does your affiliate have a communications plan? What’s new with ACB email lists: Kate Vendemio, Mount Vernon Consulting, Rockville, MD; Lori Crowe, Communications Executive, Crowe Communications, Atlanta, GA; Kelly Gasque, Executive Assistant & Multimedia Design Specialist; and Katie Frederick,member of the ACB public awareness committee and ACB Board Member
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Tony Stephens, ACB Director of Development; Debbie Hazelton, Program Director, ACB Radio; Rick Morin, Technical Director, ACB Radio; and Jeff Bishop, ACB Board Member and chairman of the ACB Radio steering committee, Discuss the rebranding of ACB Radio, the evolution of internet radio, the demand for podcasts, live streaming on YouTube and beyond; and the launch of the Community Channel
Tony Stephens, ACB director of development and guests discuss the health and wellness campaign and fundraising, including the MMS program; A wrap up of the first day by ACB President Dan Spoone.
Presentations by sponsors: Vispero and Vanda; Keynote by Will Butler-VP of Community By My Eyes; 2020 Highlight reel; DKM committee; Update from NLS-Karen Keninger; Resolutions task force committee; What’s new with the ACB community?
Opening remarks by Dan Spoone, ACB President and Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director; dedication of the 2021 leadership conference to Charles Crawford ; Fostering diversity: an update from the Multicultural affairs committee
Join us for a special event with ACB President Dan Spoone, as he sits down for a fireside chat with leaders from across the blindness field, including Mark Richert, Interim Executive Director for the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER), Kirk Adams, President & CEO of American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), Craig Meador, President of the American Printing House for the Blind (APH), Don Overton, Executive Director of Blinded Veterans Association (BVA), Mark Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), and Lee Nasehi, President & CEO of VisionServe Alliance.
8.ACB Radio Update: Debbie Hazelton, Program Director, and Rick Morin, Technical Director A. Updates from ACB Radio team B. Review and Approval of ACB Radio policy and guidelines 9.Board of Publications (BOP) Report: Penny Reeder, BOP Director 10. Convention Update for Virtual (2021), Omaha (2022 and Schaumburg (2023) Conventions: Janet Dickelman, Convention Committee Chair 11. Voting Task Force Report: Pat Sheehan, Committee Chair 12. Officer and Board Committee Updates 13. 14. Adjourn
B. Chief Financial Officer: Nancy Becker 1. Blair Trust Distribution 2. AMMS Update – Two fields added for Gender Identity and Race/Ethnicity 9. Financial Narrative for 2020: David Trott, ACB Treasurer 10. Proposed Changes to ACB Board of Directors Policies: Jeff Bishop A. Allow virtual participation at Fall Board Meeting B. Increase Board stipend for Board travel, hotel and other expenses 11. Review and Approval of the Community Events Policy and Guidelines: Cindy Hollis, Community Services Coordinator
8. Staff Reports A. Executive Director’s Report: Eric Bridges 1. Move to Groups.IO for eMail lists 2. Contract with Lathrop GPM to provide Human Resources (HR) consulting and training 3. ACB Job Posting Updates 4. Rollout of EOS Employee Performance Evaluation Methodology 5. Other updates B. Advocacy Update: Clark Rachfal 1. Accessible mail in voting 2. DOT Air Carrier Accessibility Act: Final rule for Service Animals 3. Other updates C. Website and Social Media Updates: Kelly Gasque 1. Restream tool for live videos 2. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) analysis for ACB websites 3. Other updates D. Resource Development: Tony Stephens Year End Holiday Fundraising Campaign 1. Get Up and Get Moving Campaign 2. Communications plan implementation 3. Other updates E. Foundation Grants: Jo Lynn Bailey Page F. Member Services: Cindy Hollis 1. Community Events update and metrics 2. Approach to develop At Large Membership
3. Other updates
11:00AM EST – 5:00PM EST 1. Call to Order: Dan Spoone, President 2. Roll Call and Introduction of Guests: Katie Frederick substituting for Denise Colley, Secretary 3. Review and Approval of Agenda: Dan Spoone, President 4. Review and Approval of Minutes: October 13 (2021 Convention Decision) Deb Cook Lewis, November 14 (Fall) Kim Charlson and November 23 and December 2 (Budget) Ray Campbell substituting for Denise Colley, Secretary 5. Mission Moment: Dan Spoone and Eric Bridges ACB Radio Affiliate Convention Team: Debbie, Rick, Deb, Tyson, Jeff, Jason and Katie and Countless volunteers behind the scenes broadcasting, editing, creating podcasts and being Zoom hosts 6. Consent Agenda: Dan Spoone A. 2020 Financial Statements: Nancy Becker B. Braille Forum Editor’s Report – Nutshell: Sharon Lovering C. 2020 Development Report: Tony Stephens and Jo Lynn Bailey Page D. Website and Social Media Report: Kelly Gasque E. Membership Services Report: Cindy Hollis F. Audio Description Reports: Joel Snyder and Fred Brack 7. President’s Report: Dan Spoone A. WBU Quadrennial Plus One virtual meeting hosted by Spain: Kim Charlson B. ACB Program Steering Committees implement L10 meeting format C. Board member donations for convention auction D. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training: Jane Dunhamn E. Sexual Harassment Prevention and Cultural Education training: Rosalee McNamara
4:00-5:15 PM: A Refugee’s Perspective: Being blind in two countries, Introduced by Brant Adams, ACB-Ohio Board member 5:15-5:30 PM: ACB-Ohio Board Meeting
1:00-2:15 PM: Cincinnati Reds Radio broadcaster, Tommy Thrall, introduced by Lori Woodall, ACB-Ohio 2nd Vice-President 2:30-3:45 PM: Accessible Games: Everything from apps to board games -- and beyond; introduced by Katie Frederick, ACB-Ohio Board member
Episode Notes Presidential Inaugural Committee’s Audio Described 2021 Inauguration of Kamala D. Harris and Joseph R. Biden, Jr. This podcast contains the audio description of the 2021 Presidential Inauguration as produced by the Presidential Inauguration Committee (PIC) Tuesday January 19th COVID Memorial Service: Memorial to remember and honor the lives lost to COVID-19 as part of the inaugural activities. The ceremony featured a lighting around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool,
Wednesday January 20th: 9:00 am EST Inauguration Day At 10:00 am EST the Marine Band began playing; dignitaries introduced and escorted to their seats 11:15 am EST: Sen. Amy Klobuchar - Welcoming remarks followed by National Anthem sung by Lady Gaga, Pledge of Allegiance Noon EST: Swearing-in of VP and POTUS Kamala D. Harris and Joseph R. Biden, Jr. are sworn in as Vice President and President of the United States on the West front of the U.S. Capitol. Inaugural Address, musical selections, poem and benediction.
3:00 pm EST: Presidential Escort: Presidential Escort from 15th Street to the White House, providing the American people and world with historic images of the new President proceeding to the White House without attracting large crowds and gatherings.
Virtual Parade Across America: In light of the pandemic, a virtual parade across America was televised for the American people and feature diverse, dynamic performances in communities across the country. The parade celebrates America’s heroes, highlight Americans from all walks of life in different states and regions, and reflect on the diversity, heritage, and resilience of the country as we begin a new American era. Presidential Inaugural Committee’s Audio Described 2021 Inauguration of Kamala D. Harris and Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
Session 4, Saturday June 20, 1 PM to 4 PM 1 PM Call to order and announcements, Judy Wilkinson, CCB President, presiding. 1:05 PM Launch of the CCB’s OntheMuV partnership: Patrick Netter OntheMuV CEO and Steve Bauer, CCB Board member. 1:20 PM Reading and Approval of the 2019 Conference and Convention Minutes, Linda Porelle, CCB Secretary. 1:30 PM Treasurer’s Report, Lisa Thomas, CCB Treasurer. 1:35 PM Second Reading of, and Voting on, Bylaws Amendments, Sarah Harris and David Jackson, Co-Chairs, CCB Bylaws Committee. 2:15 PM Resolutions, Sarah Harris and Jeff Thom, Co-Chairs, CCB Resolutions Committee.
3 PM Virtual Awards Banquet, Larry Gassman, Master of Ceremonies. Get yourself a mid-afternoon snack and be prepared for the presentation of CCB awards. Scholarship Awards, Christy Crespin, CCB Chair, Scholarship Committee; Membership Committee Awards, Guillermo Robles, CCB Chair, Membership Committee; Publications Awards, Linda Porelle, CCB Chair, Publications Committee; CCB Awards, Charlene Ornelas, CCB Chair, Awards Committee. 4 PM Adjournment.
Session 3: Saturday June 20, 9 AM to 12 PM 9 AM Call to order, announcement and preliminary matters, Judy Wilkinson, CCB President, presiding. 9:05 Vanda Pharmaceuticals Presentation: Leslie O’Neil 9:25 AM Explanation of Voting process, Jeff Thom, CCB Chair, Conference and Convention Committee.
9:45 AM Elections. The offices of president, first vice president, second vice president, treasurer and four director positions will be up for election.
Session 2: Friday June 19, 6 PM to 9 PM 6 PM Call to order, Gabe Griffith, First Vice-President presiding. 6:05 PM "The Building Blocks for a Strong Chapter, Member Recruitment and Retention", Cindy Hollis, American Council of the Blind, Membership Services Coordinator, Minneapolis, MN. Ms. Hollis will provide a dynamic approach to building up our membership and retaining that growth. 6:40 PM Remembrances. This is a time when we can share our thoughts about our brothers and sisters in the CCB family who have passed on during the last year, including Cathie Skivers, one of the greatest leaders the organized blindness movement has ever had. 7:40 PM Remarks from Judy Wilkinson, CCB President. 8:15 PM Legislative Report, Jeff Thom, CCB Governmental Affairs Director.
8:45 PM Final Announcements.
Session 1: Friday June 19, 1 PM to 4 PM 1 PM Call to order, Judy Wilkinson, CCB President presiding. 1:05 PM Announcements and preliminary matters. Pledge of Allegiance 1:15 PM Virtual Conference and Convention Etiquette, Rob Turner, Member, CCB Board of Directors. 1:20 PM Adoption of Conference and Convention Rules, Gabe Griffith, CCB First Vice President. 1:30 PM "Meeting the Unmet Need for Services to Seniors with Vision Loss", Panel Moderator, Jeff Thom, CCB Immediate Past President. Panelists: Joe Xavier, Director, Department of Rehabilitation, Sacramento, CA; Shari Roeseler, Executive Director, Sacramento Society for the Blind, Sacramento, CA; Shellena Heber, Executive Director, Valley Center for the Blind, Fresno, CA; Claire M. Ramsey, Senior Staff Attorney, Justice in Aging, Berkeley, CA. The panel will discuss various issues surrounding trends in services to seniors, with emphasis on ways of filling the ever-expanding gap in services available to seniors who are blind or have low vision. 2:15 PM "Voting Matters", Paul R. Spenser, Staff Attorney, Disability Rights California, Voting Rights Unit, San Diego, CA. Mr. Spenser will discuss the importance of exercising our right to vote privately and independently as well as the challenges and opportunities for the November election, in light of the COVID-19 virus pandemic. On behalf of Disability Rights California, Mr. Spenser will seek feedback on the accessibility of the Remote Accessible Vote-by-Mail process, the new accessible voting machines in use statewide, and electronic poll books. 2:45 PM "An Update on Legal Cases Impacting People who are Blind or Have Low Vision", Sean Betouliere, Staff Attorney, Disability Rights Advocates, Berkeley, CA. Disability Rights Advocates, one of the nation’s leading legal civil rights advocacy organizations for people with disabilities, has worked closely with the California Council of the Blind for more than two decades. Mr. Betouliere will provide an update on some of the important legal work being done on behalf of people who are blind or have low vision. 3:15 PM First Reading of Bylaws Amendments, Sarah Harris and David Jackson, Co-Chairs, CCB Bylaws Committee. 3:40 PM Credentials and Nominating Reports, Frank Welte, Chair, CCB Credentials and Nominating Committees. 4 PM Final Announcements, Judy Wilkinson, CCB President.
12:35 – 2 p.m. RSVNY program hosted by Alex Meister, RSVNY president with guest presenter Louise Werner, topic TBD. (use meetings) 2:30 Affiliates in Action AALV; ACB Students; ACB Next Gen presentations Jeff Tom 3:40 Scholarship recipient award Ian Foley, Scholarship chair 5:00 ACBNY Through the Decades panel (interactive) 6:15 p.m. Final comments and closing of convention.
Saturday 10/17/2020 9:25 11 a.m. Guide Dog Users of the Empire State (GDUES) Join us for a presentation from the Federation of Search and Rescue Teams and learn about the matching and training of these task-driven canines and their handlers. Marlene crimmen 11:15 12:15 p.m. CCLVNY topic TBD (use ACBNY meetings) President Bob (Charles) Cronin
5:00 Presentation: Diversity in ACBNY guest speaker Stan Holbrook and hosted by Meghan Parker, ACBNY Legislative cochair and ILNY Director of Advocacy.
2:05 Chapter presidents greetings 2:45 ACBNY Annual Business meeting 4:30 Vendor messages
Friday, 10/16/2020 NYSCB Town hall 10: 05 a.m.-11:55 Panelists: Brian Daniels, Annie Chiappetta, Karen Blachowicz, Nathaniel Beyer, Barbara Kellerman, Jason Eckert, Louise Werner, Peter Herrig,Julie Hovey, Laura Murphy Opening ceremony 12 0 p.m. 12:30 Welcome by ACBNY President Karen Blachowicz 12:40 Welcome by ACBNY convention Chair Annie Chiappetta 12:50 p.m. Dr. Joe Granderson and Pledge (live) 1:00 Fr. John Sheehan sings National Anthem (recorded) 1:05 Interfaith invocation led by Fr. Sheehan (live) Joseph Granderson, John Sheehan, 1:20: Spectrum presentation with q & A (webinar) Kucheryavyy
Episode Notes 4:00 – 4:30 PM Zoo Atlanta Tour: Zoo 2 You educational video series introducing some of the various encounters offered at the zoo.
4:30 – 5:00 PM Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center Tour. Enjoy this audio tour straight from Yellowstone.
5:00 – 6:00 PM Interviews: Get to know members of our GCB family from across the state.
Jack Lewis Fred McDade Timothy and Nancy Jones
6:00 – 7:00 PM GCB Affiliate Roll Call: listen as chapter presidents and representatives speak about their chapters, and maybe find a chapter near you.
7:00 - 9:00 PM Banquet Facilitator: Cecily Nipper
Awards: Judy Presley Keynote speaker: Jeffrey Stump: Assistant Attorney General for Georgia since 1995, University of Virginia graduate, three-time Seeing Eye graduate.
President’s Message: Alice Ritchhart
Episode Notes 9:00 - 10:30 AM Exhibitors Showcase. Jerrie Toney and Steve Longmire facilitating.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Business meeting Facilitator: Alice Ritchhart. Presenters: Alice Ritchhart, Betsy Grenevitch, Marj Schneider, Marsha Farrow, Fred McDade, Amanda Wilson, Steve Longmire, Cecily Nipper, Kay McGill, Marj Schneider, Deborah Lovell, Valerie Hester, DJ Grenevitch
Episode Notes 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Youth Outreach Committee Program. Facilitator: Cecily Nipper. A program on advocacy for high school students as they transition to higher education, work training, or employment. Will include speakers from CAPS – Stephanie Woods Transition specialist VR: Jeff Allen VR – Shirley Robinson Representative of parents and students – Mary Woodyard Goal: Give students and parents what they need to know for a successful transition, what should be in an IEP transition plan, and what services VR can provide during high school. This session will provide about ten minutes to each speaker, with a question and answer session to follow.
2:45 - 4:00 PM Special Interest Affiliate Showcase. Alice Ritchhart facilitator. VIVA – Tyson Ernst CCLVI – Zelda Gephardt Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss – Jeff Thom Next Gen – Amanda Selm
4:00 - 5:00 PM Trivia led by Mary and Tommy Woodyard. Facilitator: Mary Woodyard.
Episode Notes Conference Invocation, Jacqueline Wissinger, PCB Chaplain. President’s Address, Christine Hunsinger
Episode Notes Bridging to Others with Our AI Friends: Siri, Alexa, and Google, PCB Vision Loss Resource Team. Jule Ann Lieberman, Tammie Snyder Roberta Simmons
Episode Notes Connecting with the Community: Public Presentation Tips & Tricks, PCB Peer Engagement Team
Episode Notes Doggy Massage, sponsored by PA Guide Dog Users and Supporters,Katie Mehrtens, Rosemary Martin
Episode Notes Join Our Fundraising Journey, Mary Ann Grignon, PCB Fund Development Team
Episode Notes 2020 Proposed Resolutions (First reading), Carla Hayes, PCB Parliamentary Team
Episode Notes Disability Awareness through Satire & Humor, Sue Lichtenfels, Freelance Content Creator
Episode Notes Get A Clew & the Cane Game, Paul Ruvolo, OCCaM Lab, Olin College. Paul Ruvolo
Episode Notes Navigating & Optimizing Magnification Solutions, Jule Ann Lieberman, CLVT CATIS, TechOWL
Episode Notes Generating Blindness Awareness through Satire and Humor, Sue Lichtenfels, Freelance Content Creator.
Episode Notes Kitchen Conversations, led by Jeannie Johnson, Tennessee Council of the Blind.
Episode Notes Crossing & Building Bridges, Melissa Carney, PCB Director of Outreach & Engagement.
Episode Notes Keeping Healthy through Technology, PCB Technology Access Team. Lisa Salinger Jule Ann Lieberman Kelsey Nicolay
Episode Notes Our Stories Change the World, Rebecca Holland, Minister, Writer and Advocate.
Episode Notes Planes, Trains, and Canes, Dr. Mona Minkara. (screen share possible) Mona Minkara is one of the only blind professors in the field Bioengineering. Currently, she is an Assistant Professor at Northeastern University. Mona lost her vision at the young age of seven as a result of macular degeneration and cone-rod dystrophy. She pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and Middle Eastern studies at Wellesley college. In 2015, she received her PhD in Chemistry from the University of Florida. Currently, she studies surfactants found within the lungs and leverages that knowledge to conduct research related to COVID-19. Mona is an advocate for blind and visually impaired individuals. In 2019 she was awarded the Holman Prize along with two other fellow adventurous. Mona created, Planes Trains and Canes, a mini documentary series featured on her YouTube channel. Mona takes you on a journey to five different cities around the world showing people what it’s like for a blind person to travel independently using only public transportation.
Episode Notes Banquet Keynote Claire Stanley, Advocacy & Outreach Specialist, American Council of the Blind.
Episode Notes Non-24 Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder, Shauna Jatho, Nurse Educator, Vanda Pharmaceuticals.
Episode Notes Vanda Pharmaceuticals presents the 2020 PCB Awards, William Grignon, PCB Board of Directors.
Individual Presenters: Mary Ann Grignon Sue Lichtenfels Rose Martin
Episode Notes 2020 ACB Board of Directors Telephonic Meeting Agenda Telephonic Zoom Meeting Tuesday, October 13, 2020 Broadcast on ACB Radio Mainstream
8:00PM to 11:00PM EDT
- Call to Order - Dan Spoone, President
- Roll Call and Introduction of Guests - Denise Colley, Secretary
- Review and Approval of Agenda - Dan Spoone, President
- Review and Approval of July 3, 2020 Meeting Minutes (Preconvention) - Denise Colley, ACB Secretary
- Mission Moment - Dan Spoone and Eric Bridges
- Sharon Lovering – Dedication to members and friends of ACB each day
- Presentation of 2019 Annual Report - Kelly Gasque and Tony Stephens
- Review of Convention Lesson Learned Report – Janet Dickelman and Nancy Becker
- Review of Convention Satisfaction Survey - Tony Stephens and Rick Morin
- Discussion and Decision on 2021 ACB Conference and Convention
- Review of hotel contract – Janet Dickelman and Nancy Becker
- Recommendation from Convention Steering Committee – Janet Dickelman, Nancy Becker and David Trott
- Discussion on Recommendation – entire ACB Board of Directors
- Board Decision on Format for 2021 ACB Conference and Convention
- Open Discussion
- Executive Session
- Adjourn
Here is the order of events for the 2020 MSCB Convention Banquet:
- Welcome and door prizes.
- Awarding of the Anna L. Hunt Memorial Academic scholarship.
- Meet the Real Claire Stanley, ACB's Advocacy and Outreach Specialist and Actress.
- Closing remarks and thank yous, Donna Brown.
Many thanks to Doug Hunsinger for his editing and preparing these archives.
Here is a list of the afternoon events:
- Welcome, Donna Brown.
- Ramen Noodles and Beyond, Monica Andis, Nutritionist, Morgantown, WV.
- Canine Care, Steve Hoyt, Pilot Dogs, Columbus, OH.
- Blastoff in Coalwood, Touchdown in Huntsville, Homer Hickam, Renown author and actor.
- Just Keep Moving, Leslie Spoone, Orlando, FL.
- Uddates from Vanda Pharmaceutical, Maggie Felton.
- Accessible Prescription Labels and More, Jenna Reed. EnVision America.
- Tips for Your Sticks, Matthew Stuart, O&M Therapist, WVSB.
- What has MSCB Been up to Since we Last Met? A year in review for MSCB, Donna Brown.
Many thanks to Doug Hunsinger for preparing and editing these archives.
Welcome to the 2020 MSCB Convention - Saturday Morning. Here is the morning's schedule of events:
- Welcome, Donna Brown, MSCB President.
- Updates from the West Virginia Library Commission, Jasmyn Louis.
- Rehab Review. Kevin Maynus, Beckley, WV.
- Independence with AIRA, Paul Schroeder.
- Hay is for Horses, Clay is for Potters, Marcia Springston-Dillon.
- Issues Impacting Seniors, Jeff Thom, AAVL President.
- Managing Your Health from Home, Claire Stanley, Director of Advocacy and Outreach for ACB.
Welcome to the 2020 MSCB convention! Here is the agenda for this evening:
- Welcome and opening remarks. Donna Brown, MSCB President and Glen Pinkard, convention chair.
- What Can ACB Do for You? Dan Spoone, ACB President, Orlando, FL.
- Up Close and Personal with the Real Voice of the West Virginia Mountaineers, Tony Caridi, Morgantown, WV.
- Walkin’ and Rockin’ Through the West Virginia Hills, Josh Haza, writer of the ACB Walk songs, Romney, WV.
Many thanks to Doug Hunsinger for editing and preparing these archives.
We’ve all come to vision loss in different ways and times in our lives. Here’s an opportunity to ask those, “How do you do this?” questions and share tried and true techniques with one another. Join Elizabeth Bowden for a candid chat of sharing, and let’s help each other make our lives a little easier in the process.
Hosting a zoom meeting is challenging enough. For larger presentations and conventions, zoom Webinars are the way to go. But what are they? What makes them different from zoom meetings? Join Cindy, Meka, and David Dunphy as they give you a glimpse into both sides of a zoom webinar. From attendies to pannelists, to hosts and more, learn what these Webin-are all about.
Whether you're experienced at running meetings or want to know what this zoom thing is all about, Meka takes you on a journey of what zoom is, how it works, and clears up all the mysteries about what this new virtual world we've come to know in 2020 is all about.
Many have participated in zoom meetings as participants, but how are things run? What do the hosts have to do to keep the peace? There's a lot that goes on, and this first in a mini series of classes will teach you what it takes to host a zoom meeting of your own.
Join Meka and Cindy for 60 minutes of gaming fun on a Friday night. On this call, trivia questions were asked by teams of callers. Who shined the brightest?
We’ve all come to vision loss in different ways and times in our lives. Here’s an opportunity to ask those, “How do you do this?” questions and share tried and true techniques with one another. Join Elizabeth Bowden for a candid chat of sharing, and let’s help each other make our lives a little easier in the process.
Do you have questions about the Instant Pot, air fryer or other small kitchen appliances? What about the ones that work with Lady A? Join Jeannie to learn and share info about these great kitchen helpers!
Many have participated in zoom meetings as participants, but how are things run? What do the hosts have to do to keep the peace? There's a lot that goes on, and this first in a mini series of classes will teach you what it takes to host a zoom meeting of your own.
Have a guide dog? Listen in to this presentation from the Washington State Guide Dog Users.
Come have your technology questions answered in a way that makes sense and without all the technical jargon.
We’ve all come to vision loss in different ways and times in our lives. Here’s an opportunity to ask those, “How do you do this?” questions and share tried and true techniques with one another. Join Elizabeth Bowden for a candid chat of sharing, and let’s help each other make our lives a little easier in the process.
2020 marks the 30th anniversary of the ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act). Come listen as Chris Bell and others talk about the creation of the bill, where we need to go from here, and hear questions answered by those who attended.
Join this exciting class created by Meka about twitter. What is it? How does it work? What are those hash tags anyway? Come listen, and let Meka take the intimidation out of twitter. Birds just don't tweet, humans do, too. Find out how.
Join Meka and Cindy for a Friday night of fun, as people from all over the country get together for all types of games from trivia to word games and more. Truths, lies, breakouts and rants made this night of gaming one to remember.
Join Jeff Bishop and Larry and John Gassman as they talk about their experiences with old time radio, and the ACB Radio Treasure trove. Hear an exciting fight scene from Dragnet, and hear what audience members had to say about this awesome station provided by ACB Radio.
Join Meka and Cindy for some Friday night fun and games. From trivia to word games, it's 60 minutes that is sure to brighten up your Friday night!
Whether you were born in recent years or back in the day, most people have heard of Family Feud, at least that's what the survey says. But what does it say about Family Feud, ACB Style? Check out this exciting event that will engage you and make you smile as you listen to a game filled with laughter, good answers, and fun.
In our virtual world today, zoom is becoming a very popular place for people to meet and socialize. But what is it? How does it work? Come listen as Meka and others take the fear out of learning zoom so you can feel comfortable in this new and exciting virtual space.
This is the first in a series of calls created by Meka about twitter. What is it? How does it work? What are those hash tags anyway? Come listen, and let Meka take the intimidation out of twitter. Birds just don't tweet, humans do, too. Find out how.
Do you have questions about the Instant Pot, air fryer or other small kitchen appliances? What about the ones that work with Lady A? Join Jeannie to learn and share info about these great kitchen helpers!
Join us for a conversation to learn more about Achilles International, a global organization operating in 25 countries including the US, transforms the lives of people with disabilities through athletic programs and social connection. We will talk with Achilles International staff, athletes and guides to learn more about the life changing opportunities they provide.
Join Donna for a fun time discussing Music. This is something that has no bounds. Everyone likes music of some kind. We all listen to music or create it for a myriad of reasons and the best thing about music is it evokes happiness for all to share.
Have you been coming to the community calls for a while from your phone but find yourself nervous about using the actual app? Would you like to learn about some of the often unused features such as screen sharing or chat? Join Meka for explanations of some of Zoom's features and hands-on demonstrations.
Meka and Cindy welcome you to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.
In this session, Matt Vollbrecht, Certified Apple Teacher, along with others on his team, will teach you the basics of the powerful GarageBand app. We’ll give you an overview of the capabilities of the app, and how to navigate through this complex but awesome app with Voiceover. The culminating activity from this session will be the creation of a ring tone, using GarageBand.
How Does Orientation and Mobility Instruction Differ for Adults than for Children? Join us on this week’s VISAbilities call when we discuss this and other questions with our guest, Valerie Campos, O&M instructor. I am pleased to announce that Jeff Thom, President of Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss will be co-hosting this presentation with me as we begin a partnership with this consumer based organization. More details to follow.
We’ve all come to vision loss in different ways and times in our lives. Here’s an opportunity to ask those, “How do you do this?” questions and share tried and true techniques with one another. Join Elizabeth Bowden for a candid chat of sharing, and let’s help each other make our lives a little easier in the process.
Come to learn about and discuss various technology topics. These could include learning about iPhone and iPad apps, feature demonstrations, as well as answering questions asked by participants. Shawn Thiel from ACB of Ohio will do his best to ensure that audio from the iOS device, computer, Victor Reader stream, Etc. is put through his mixer to be as clear as possible.
Mac users unite! Let’s put this baby up on stage and strip it down. We’re gonna take a look at the Mac using Voice Over starting at the log on screen and building a series of episodes surrounding OS and how it operates, including how to use some of the most popular apps. Whether you are an old hand, or deathly afraid of these powerhouses, join in and quell your curiosity about Mac in all it’s glory!
Please join LUA Link for a conversation with ACB’s representatives to the following NLS committees: Reading Technology Advisory Group (RTAG): Ralph Smitherman and Brian Charlson, and Collections Development: Susan Glass. Learn how these groups function, what they do and what LUA members can do.
Don't Bach, you can come cluck with us! Chicken can be used in so many different ways, so come join us for our next recipe swap and bring your favorite recipe using chicken!
Join Cheryl Cumings and presenters: Claire Stanley ACB Advocacy Specialist, Kim Charlson Recent Past President of ACB and Maggie Hart from the Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs for this timely presentation. They will be covering: how to register to vote, how to check your registration status, and making a plan to vote. They will provide an update on accessible voting and ideas for state advocacy for accessible voting.
Cindy and Tyson are back and ready for you to share your favorite app with us. Apps will be added to our already existing document of apps which can be found at:
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Is my identity safe? Should I open that attachment? Do I really need a passcode? Why should I change my password? How do I clean my iPhone? Is Alexa spying on me? Are public Wi-Fi networks safe? And what about that debate about closing apps? These questions and more will be discussed and answered at this important session with Matt Vollbrecht, Certified Apple Teacher. We will make security and maintenance simple and easy to understand, and we’ll provide some tips and common sense guidelines to help you stay safe and secure in the tech world.
Early signs of dementia – something we often think about but know little about. This is our opportunity to speak with my guest, Paul Raia, Ph.D. , Clinical Gerontologist who also happens to be blind. What are the signs? What steps can help us whether for ourselves or a family member? Where to turn? These and other questions will be discussed with time for Q&A following his presentation. Join us for this invaluable discussion regardless of age.
We’ve all come to vision loss in different ways and times in our lives. Here’s an opportunity to ask those, “How do you do this?” questions and share tried and true techniques with one another. Join Elizabeth Bowden for a candid chat of sharing, and let’s help each other make our lives a little easier in the process.
Come to learn about and discuss various technology topics. These could include learning about iPhone and iPad apps, feature demonstrations, as well as answering questions asked by participants. Shawn Thiel from ACB of Ohio will do his best to ensure that audio from the iOS device, computer, Victor Reader stream, Etc. is put through his mixer to be as clear as possible.
Come join the Resolutions committee to read through and discuss a few more resolutions to be presented to the ACB board.
Carla Hayes, an experienced foreign language teacher and translator and CEO of Lengua-Learn Communications, MCMurray, PA, will discuss choosing a foreign language to study and the most effective methods and techniques for successfully learning the language of your choice. She will also present some language learning resources and answer your questions.
This presentation by Jessie L. Rayl, Ed.D., will offer help in finding support groups, selecting one that is right for you, and, how you can start your own support group.
You have ideas or goals but, something keeps you from moving forward. Jessie L. Rayl, Ed.D. will help participants learn how to identify what is holding you back and remove the barriers.
Come join the Resolutions committee to read through and discuss a few more resolutions to be presented to the ACB board.
Join BPI for this timely informational and sharing discussion. Dr. Marilyn K. Volker, Sexologist for the past thirty-two (32) years is a Diplomat of the American Board of Sexology and an Associate Fellow of The American Academy of Clinical Sexologists. She sits on the faculty of four South Florida universities— University of Miami, Florida International University, St. Thomas University, Barry University—as well as is Associate Professor at The Institute For Advanced Study of Human Sexuality, San Francisco, California, where she received her doctorate in 1991. Dr. Volker trains counselors to become sex therapists through the Florida Post-Graduate Sex Therapy Training Institute and The Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Sexology for Sex Therapists. She has served as sexuality consultant for a variety of addiction treatment facilities state and nationwide and has written articles addressing sexuality issues in recovery. Dr. Volker teaches in the sexuality programs for two medical schools— University of Miami and Ross University and is a doctoral committee member for Union Institute. For more information on Dr. Marilyn Volker, go to:
https://www.therapycertificationtraining.org/about-us/instructors/91-mar...
Think surfing the web, shopping and banking online, and filling out online forms are things best left to the PC? Well, think again. Join Matt Vollbrecht, Certified Apple Teacher in this exciting session as he helps us untangle the web. He will show us how to use Safari with Voiceover, navigate by headings, work with forms and captchas, use Autofill, and much more.
Join Cindy and Wendy for this month’s live fun as we play the Newly Wed Game with three ACB power couples: the Spoone’s (ACB President and wife), the Charlson’s (ACB Immediate Past President and husband), and the Bridges’ (ACB Executive Director and wife). This is sure to be an hour of insightful sharing and great laughter.
Join Matt Vollbrecht, Certified Apple Teacher for this session as we explore Apple Books with Voiceover. Learn about different kinds of digital books. See how easy it is to purchase new books from the Apple Books Store. Learn how to navigate and read your favorite books, create bookmarks, highlights, and notes. See how to select text in books, share passages, look up words in the Dictionary, and so much more. Learn about interactive books, audio books, read-aloud books, and even learn how easy it is to save your PDFs and other favorites to Apple Books for later reading.
Come to learn about and discuss various technology topics. These could include learning about iPhone and iPad apps, feature demonstrations, as well as answering questions asked by participants. Shawn Thiel from ACB of Ohio will do his best to ensure that audio from the iOS device, computer, Victor Reader stream, Etc. is put through his mixer to be as clear as possible.
Tired of routes? Looking for an outdoor adventure? Here’s your opportunity! North American Association of Blind Sportsmen (NAABS) is a nonprofit that challenges the blind/visually impaired community of America to take on outdoor hunting, fishing, and camping adventures packed with enough good vibes to last a lifetime. Join Lance Mathena, founder and President for this exciting presentation. www.naabs.org. https://www.facebook.com/naabs.org/?modal=admin_todo_tour. https://www.facebook.com/Adaptive-Pursuits-TV-106836044188466/?modal=adm...
Come and hear how you can raise funds for your affiliate and ACB. Join members of the ACB MMS, Monthly Monetary Support program() to get all the info.
Meka and Cindy welcome you to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.
This week Apple held its annual World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC), and thousands of people tuned in to learn about what’s coming in this year’s new software releases. Join Matt Vollbrecht, Certified Apple teacher for this session to hear all about what to expect with iOS 14 and much more. We will discuss new features, device compatibility, expected release dates, beta testing, and much more. If you are a fan of all things Apple, you won’t want to miss this awesome session!
Spatial concepts are prevalent in the STEM fields as such problem-solving relies largely on one’s spatial thinking abilities. External representations often serve as cognitive aids for spatial reasoning tasks. Research has shown that performance on tasks that rely on spatial thinking are not dependent on the modality of learning, yet most of the mechanisms and tools that have been developed to support spatial reasoning rely on vision. Ms. Alexa F. Siu’s work as a PhD student has looked at ways to increase access to STEM concepts for people who are blind or visually impaired by investigating how we can leverage other modalities to complement and enhance learning and manipulation of spatial concepts. She will discuss two projects that investigate the use of tactile and auditory modalities to increase access to spatial information motivated by two domains: (1) 3D design and (2) data visualizations.
Over the next few weeks Blind Pride International will be holding discussions around the popular genres of both multi-media and print fiction, this week we will talk about our favorite sci-fi movies, TV series, and literature. We will also discuss our favorite science fiction characters on the LBGTQ+ spectrum.
New BPI member Byron Lee will take the helm and guide us through all of his favorite sci-fi universes. Together we'll battle killer robots, fight in epic space battles, go back in time, and defeat the dark side! Join our crew and tell us about your favorite science fiction stories. We'll see you on Wednesday, set your phasers for FUN!
Join Rachel and Tyson for part 2 of the discussion about windows based screen readers, with this session focusing on Microsoft Narrator. They will also touch on the different browsers commonly used including the newest Microsoft Edge, and then hold an open Q&A for your screen reader and browser questions.
Do you have a favorite small kitchen appliance? What are the features that make it so special? Come ready to share in the discussion. Co-hosts CCB member, Lynn Coats, and TCB President, Jeannie Johnson.
Learn how essential oils can help you relax, alleviate stress, and help you sleep better.
Join WCB First VP, Meka White as together we explore the wide and varied world of romance. Come prepared with book and author recommendations, and we’ll discuss why happily-ever-afters are so important.
Learn how the Instant Pot can fit into your daily cooking, tips and tricks for using this popular kitchen appliance, and cookbooks and social groups to support your journey. Co-hosted by Lynn Coats, California and Jeanie Johnson, Tennessee.
Come prepared with your favorite book titles and join Meka White and Shannon Curry as they take you on a journey to another world and discuss all things fantasy. Whether you like swords and sorcery or prefer low-fantasy and everything in-between, you're sure to come away with book suggestions!
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Do you have an Instant Pot or are you thinking of getting one? Jeannie and Lynn share their knowledge and invite you to share yours, as together we learn all about this handy and popular kitchen gem.
If you are a veteran, or the family of a veteran, join the call to check in with the ACB family and let us know how you are coping with the challenges of the last few months. Hosted by Tyson Ernst (USA) with Jeffry Stroud, VIST coordinator for the Illiana VA region to discuss services for visually impaired veterans through the VA.
We know you can listen to music or ask Alexa questions about the weather, recipes, and the like, but did you know you can also play games and go on adventures? Join Meka and Cindy as together we chat about the many fun skills available on your Echo device.
Time to shop at the Mini Mall. Clearing out some products from the past to make way for the new. Come find a gift for someone special, and maybe that someone special can be you.
This week it's all about convention! Join ACB Radio Staff along with Janet Dickleman discuss our upcoming virtual convention.
Whether you want to jot down a simple note, create a Christmas list, or write more complex text notes, join Matt Vollbrecht, Certified Apple Teacher, for this session. Learn about the features and functions of the Notes app for iOS, how to add rich text formatting, paragraph styles, images, tables, and much more to your notes. See how to lock private notes, pin favorite notes to the top of the Notes list, make check lists, and how to create collaborative notes. Finally, learn how to use the Voiceover Rotor to edit text, check spelling, copy and paste, and more.
Join in with Cindy Hollis and Tyson Ernst as they show you the fun and exciting world of casino games. Virtual cash only!
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Once again, Dan Spoone and Eric Bridges come together to reminisce, predict, and just have fun chatting about everything and anything sports, and they want you to join in the fun.
Here's yet another Gaming Lab, this time Cindy and Gabe tell us about another Dice World game called Balut.
It's time for another Game Lab! This week Karen tells us all about an accessible version of Othello and Minesweeper.
This is a Gaming Lab that went missing, but thanks to Cindy we've recovered it. Sorry for the lateness of this podcast. Tyson and Cindy tell us about some puzzle games.
In this second episode with the ACB Radio crew, as we gear up for our virtual National Convention! Hear from several of our team all about this amazing week that’s just around the corner! There will definitely be a chance to ask your questions!
BPI life-member Matt is a 20 plus year professional who’s career and personal favorite genre has centered in the horror medium. He will present what is considered the top horror movies, series and books of all time. Additionally he is compiling the best of Audio Described programming available out there. After he presents we will open the discussion for questions and friendly sharing and debate. If Freddie, Jason and Michael Meyers is your go to this is the community discussion for you!!
Does your kitchen get so hot you have a drink in one hand while you’re standing at the stove or oven? Do you find yourself ordering out to the point where the delivery drivers are like your second family? Well, we have a cure for that. Come join Lynn Coats from California, and Gene Johnson from Tennessee as we discuss the instant pot and air fryer, their uses and what accessories work best. Both guaranteed to keep your kitchen as cool as the rest of the house.
Have you heard the buzz about changes in the past few years regarding glucose monitoring devices for people with diabetes? Join members of ACB Diabetics in Action to hear a description of Continuous Glucose Monitors and other blood sugar measuring devices on the scene. Issues such as Medicare and insurance coverage will also be discussed.
Due to the current pandemic, many of us have suddenly begun working from home. If this is you, or might become you, join us as we discuss the challenges and benefits of our new working normal. Hosted by Ray Campbell, First VP of ACB.
Join Tyson Ernst and Rachel Schroeder for a simple, easy to understand introduction to Screen Readers.
Spend 90 minutes listening to and asking questions of the stars of the Disney Plus docuseries, Pick of the Litter. That’s right, ACB gets to talk with the puppy raisers, dog handlers, and dog trainers from the show and learn what it was like to be followed by a camera crew. Come ready with questions.
The board of Publications invites you to participate in our first ever Forum on the Forum. Over the past several years, the BOP has made some pretty significant changes to the ACB Braille Forum and to the ACB E-Forum. We have increased the size of the magazine. We have made "themes" a regular part of the magazine. We have tried to encourage new writers to contribute to the publication. Join us to talk about your magazine. What do you like about it? What do you not like about it? What would you like to see changed? Do you like the "themes? Are there regular features you think we should include that aren't there now? These are just some of the questions we hope you will join us to discuss.
Whether you are new to cooking or fancy yourself as a bit of a foody, come learn how essential oils can be useful in your kitchen. This presentation will include some yummy recipes as well. Join Hayley Agers from Washington for her fifth essential oils presentation.
Don’t touch that dial!!! Do you remember listening to shows like “The Shadow?” Or, perhaps comedy shows like Jack Benny that made us laugh across our living rooms? Well, here’s your chance to share memories of those classic shows, and we’ll also focus on contemporary Radio Theater. Hosted by WCB member, Malissa Hudson.
It's time for yet another Gaming Lab from ACB. This week it's all about Incremental Games.
We're back with another ACB Gaming Lab. This time, it's Farkle and 1-4-24 on Dice World!
Join us for a Q&A with The Knights of the Braille, a blind and visually impaired Dungeons and Dragons group that is open to everyone.
Join Matt Vollbrecht for another Apple products session as he takes us through the many aspects of iMessenger.
Welcome to the 2020 Annual Florida Council of the Blind Convention!
This segment contains the following:
- 8:00-9:00 AM: Braille Revival League of Florida (BRLF)
- 9:00-10:00 AM: Guide Dog Users of Florida (GDUF)
- 10:00-10:30 AM: Break
- 10:30-11:30 AM: Technology Committee
This segment contains the following:
- 11:30-12:00 PM: Break
- 12:00-1:00 PM: Inherited Retinal Disease (IRD)
This segment contains the following:
- 2:30-3:00 PM: Break
- 3:00-4:00 PM: Audio Description and Museums
- 4:00-5:00 PM Break
- 5:00-7:00 PM: FCB Awards Ceremony — Speeches from Silver Convention Sponsors, Award Presentations for State, Chapter and Affiliate Awards, and Presentation of Scholarships
This segment contains the following:
- 8:00-8:30 AM: Welcome by FCB’s President Sheila Young, and Speeches from Our Platinum FCB Convention Sponsors
- 8:30-9:30 AM: Conversation with ACB Presidents Past and Present
- 9:30-10:30 AM: The ACB National Office, What Happens There
This segment includes the following: 10:30-11:00 AM: Break 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Membership, Outreach and Retention
- 12:00-1:00 PM: Break
- 1:00-2:00 PM: FCB Annual Town Hall Meeting 2:00-2:30 PM: Break 2:30-3:30 PM: Coalition for the Concerns of the Totally Blind (CCTB) 3:30-4:30 PM: Florida Council of Citizens with Low Vision (FCCLV) 4:30-5:00 PM: Break
This segment includes the following:
5:00-7:00 PM: Convention Information from ACB President Dan Spoone, and Our Keynote Speaker, Claire Stanley, Hosted by FCB President Sheila Young
Join Jeannie and Lynn to talk or learn about small kitchen electrics and other kitchen helpers especially nice for those of us who are blind or visually impaired. This week’s focus will be on knives with covers, butcher’s glove for the hand that isn’t using a knife, different manual vegetable prep things, can openers that don’t leave sharp edges, and so on.
Time to shop at the Mini Mall. New products just waiting for you to come by and browse.
As more of us are using Zoom for our formal meetings or social gatherings, sometimes they can feel a bit overwhelming for the organizer and frustrating for the participants. Join Cindy as she shares tried and true tips for holding a virtual meeting, touching on some basic Etiquette, and hopefully providing tools you can use on your next call.
Come and share your creative talents! Annie Davis from Ohio leads this sharing of original poetry, song, short prose, or read from an author you love! Or if you just want to come in and cheer your friends on, we welcome that too!
Once again, Dan Spoone and Eric Bridges come together to reminisce, predict, and just have fun chatting about everything and anything sports, and they want you to join in the fun.
Ever forget when that next dinner meeting is? Tired of having to pull out a separate device just to find out when you’re expected at the dentist? That all ends now. In this session, Matthew Vollbrecht, Certified Apple Teacher will share how to use the Apple Calendar app to create one-time, recurring, and all-day events. Add custom repeats, invite family, friends, and coworkers to your events, set custom alerts, manage multiple calendars, and easily find events when you need them. Plus, learn the differences between the Calendar app and the Reminders app. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to stay organized with Apple Calendar.
Join Cindy and Meka as we chat with Richard and Emily Gibbs from 64 Ounce Games about their accessibility kits and how they got involved in this work. It can be difficult and time-consuming to adapt board and card games so that we can play them, but 64 Ounce Games is paving the way to make it much easier. there will be time for Q&A, and their website can be found at:
www.64ouncegames.com
Be My Eyes is a free app offering sighted assistance on the fly to blind and visually impaired users. It also offers extra support through their Specialized Help feature which ACB is now listed as a resource. Join us as we share how ACB members and other Be My Eyes users can utilized this app to your optimum, and why ACB has chosen to partner with Be My Eyes as a resource provider.
In part 6 Tyson Ernst of Illinois will shift focus to the Humanware companion, an app used to transfer files between the Victor series and your PC. Plus there will be an open Q & A at the end.
Join Jessie Rayl, Ed.D. from West Virginia for a guided meditation to help you start your week on a positive note.
Delivery, takeout and online grocery shopping aren’t new services, but what happens when these services become the primary means of grocery shopping for millions of Americans? This conversation will be hosted by the ACB Information Access Committee.
Did somebody leave the door unlocked? Wondering if the lights are on? Want to adjust the thermostat or brew the coffee while still in bed? We’ve got the solution. In this 90 minute presentation, you’ll learn about HomeKit, Apple’s home automation platform, discuss various home automation concepts, specific smart home and home security devices, and ways to automate your home, and various smart speakers like the HomePod, Amazon Echo, and more, all presented from the perspective of a full time Voiceover user. Matt Vollbrecht, Certified Apple Teacher, will share how to make your home work for you.
This psychoeducational presentation, led by Jessie Rayl, Ed.D., will help participants increase their physical, mental and spiritual awareness by mindfulness training. Participants will learn the art of meditation, connecting with their present, and replacing unhelpful thoughts with helpful thoughts. Evidenced research demonstrates that meditation and mindfulness improves ability to focus, decreases depression, anxiety and may prevent or improve stress responses. It is a win-win for everyone.
This week, Tyson joins us a little earlier than normal and covers a smorgasbord of functions requested by listeners, including internet radio, podcasts, talking book navigation and several others.
The full description for this event is not available. Blindfold Bowling is discussed, among other interactive games.
Join in on the fun and sweeping adventure as we take you through the wonderful world of text based gaming. Have your questions ready as this is an interactive demonstration of 3 of the games out there.
Choice of Games is a free, magnificent library of interactive novels: action, adventure, drama, historical, war, humor, supernatural, and more. These games are entirely text-based—without graphics or sound effects.
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hearts choice is free with in app purchases. How will you find your Happily Ever After? The choice is yours! Become the main character of a romance novel and choose your path to love.
https://apps.apple.com/za/app/hearts-choice/id1487052276
Hosted Games is free with in app purchases. The choice is yours! Joust for love and glory, solve an eldritch murder, find romance, or battle aliens with Magitek?
https://apps.apple.com/za/app/hosted-games/id1302297731
Presenters: Tyson Ernst and Meka White.
Claire Stanley and Rebecca Bridges will provide several fun suggestions to where tourists should visit the next time they are in the greater-Washington DC area. They will have fun talking about their own experiences, point out what is best for families, first time visitors, students, etc., and make sure to point out accessibility features for blind and visually impaired travelers.
Due to the current pandemic, many of us have suddenly begun working from home. If this is you, or might become you, join us as we discuss the challenges and benefits of our new working normal. Hosted by Ray Campbell, First VP of ACB.
In another part in this series about the Victor Reader Trek, we continue exploring. This time around, it's all about GPS navigation.
Join Tyson Ernst, access technology trainer from Illinois, for the 3rd in a series on using the Humanware Victor Reader line of products. This week, He will demonstrate the usability of the NLS BARD library to find, download, and listen to books. Bring your Victor products and questions as we explore this amazing piece of portable tech.
ACB Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs, Clark Rachfal joins panelists Dr. Bryan Wolynski, practicing low vision optometrist, and Fitzville Martin, ACB member, music producer, and OrCam MyEye user, for a conversation about assistive technology, the OrCam MyEye 2, and an introduction of OrCam's newest features. We will also present OrCam's new product, the OrCam Read, and new features of the MyEye 2 - Interactive Reading, Orientation and Support for Starkey Livio Edge AI Hearing Aids. OrCam is proud to offer a limited-time promotion on these new devices for ACB members.
In this session, you’ll learn tips and tricks for taking great photos and videos on your iPhone and iPad, scanning documents, making screen recordings, and more - all without sight, using Apple’s Voiceover screen reader. You’ll also learn how to identify photos in your library, label people in your photos, create great slideshows, and more. Presenting this exciting topic area to us is Matt Vollbrecht, recognized Apple Teacher and owner of The Tech Juggernaut. Learn more about Matt here:
Https://ttjtech.net/about-us
This event took place on Zoom and on ACB Radio Live Event
We know you can listen to music or ask Alexa questions about the weather, recipes, and the like, but did you know you can also play games and go on adventures? Join Meka and Cindy as together we chat about the many fun skills available on your Echo device.
This event was streamed on ACB Radio Live Event as well as having taken place on Zoom.
We continue from our last discussion on the Victor Reader and dive deeper into its features.
This Zoom call was simultaneously broadcast on ACB Radio Live Event.
Join the fun as we chat about tried and true accessible game apps for the iPhone. Whether it’s a longtime favorite, or one you just started playing, be ready to share why it’s an app you want to recommend. This event will be co-hosted by Cindy and Meka, but really it’s an all-in affair.
While this call took place on Zoom, it was also streamed to ACB Radio Live Event.
Join Tyson as he demonstrates online downloading of books with BARD and Bookshare, finding and subscribing to podcasts, finding and favoriting internet radio stations, and exploring the offline bookshelf including navigating the menus and accessing voice recordings. Hosted by Tyson Ernst, Technology Trainer.
This call took place on Zoom and was simultaneously aired on ACB Radio Live Event.
Let’s take a trip down Memory Lane. Whether you’ve been to one or many, we’d love for you to join us and share a special memory from a past ACB Conference and Convention. Hosted by Cindy Van Winkle, ACB Membership Coordinator.
This call took place on Zoom and was streamed on ACB Radio Live Event.
During this uncertain time, what are you reading that brings you joy, what is your favorite Genre, and more importantly, what is your comfort read? Come ready to share. Hosted by WCB member, Meka White.
This meeting took place on Zoom and was streamed on ACB Radio Live Event.
We seem to have a lot of time on our hands these days. Let’s get together and talk accessible game apps for the iPhone. Hosted by Cindy and Meka.
Learn about this and other upcoming calls by visiting www.acb.org/acb-community-conference-calls
Here is Day 1 Part 1 from the 2020 Leadership Meetings. Individual sessions are provided below these full day archives. Thank you very much to Rick Morin for taking the time to create the individual sessions from the full day archives.
Here is Day 1 Part 2 from the 2020 Leadership Meetings. Individual sessions are provided below these full day archives. Thank you very much to Rick Morin for taking the time to create the individual sessions from the full day archives.
This is Day 2 from the 2020 Leadership Meetings. Individual sessions are located below these full archives.
Thank you very much to Rick Morin for taking the time to create the individual sessions from the full day archives.
This is Day 3 from the 2020 Leadership Meetings. Invidivual session are located below these full day entries.
Thank you very much to Rick Morin for taking the time to create the individual sessions from the full day archives.
Individual session with Cindy van Winkle interviewing Zelda Gebhard from the 2020 Leadership Meetings
Recording of an Interview from Cindy van Winkle with Michael Talley from the 2020 Leadership Meetings
An individual session of Cindy van Winkle interviewing Connie Simms from the 2020 Leadership Meetings
This is an individual session of the Zoom panel discussion from the 2020 Leadership Meetings.
Grab an adult beverage, a bag of Chips or Cheetos and join Eric Bridges and Dan Spoone to chat all about Sports!! It’s Dan and Eric’s version of March Madness!
Audio Description Round Table, Hosted by the Audio Description Project. Let’s discuss where and what to watch with audio description.
Please join the ACB Information Access Committee for a webinar with the U.S. Census Bureau on Wednesday, March 25, 8:00 – 9:30 pm, EDT (5:00 pm, PDT). We will be joined by Larry Carter, National Program Manager, U.S. Census Bureau. Larry will share with our members what information is required to complete the 2020 census; how to receive large print and braille census materials; and discuss the three different mediums that households may use to complete the 2020 census survey.
This is the ACB Board Meeting recorded on March 30, 2020 beginning at 8:30PM Eastern Time.
ACB Radio was once again proud to broadcast live National Braille Press’ “A Million Laughs for Literacy Gala” Thursday beginning at 6:30 PM Eastern, from the Museum of Science Blue Wing in Boston, MA where the full-size Tyrannosaurus rex model oversaw the festivities.
For more than 15 years, the A Million Laughs for Literacy Gala has raised millions to support National Braille Press' Braille Literacy Programs which exist to ensure blind and visually impaired children are given an equal chance to read. Braille typically costs three times more to produce than the same materials in print, but NBP strives to make sure blind individuals do not have to pay more for the same information.
Thursday's Gala features comedian Pat McGann. Pat is a stand-up comedian and television host from Chicago. In 2015, he made his second appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman. Pat created and hosted the Emmy-nominated television show The Chicago Stand Up Project. He has been invited to The Great American Comedy Festival, Laugh Fest, The Lucille Ball Comedy Festival and has been heard on the nationally-syndicated The Bob and Tom Show as well as seen on AXS-TV's Gotham Comedy Live. His debut comedy album Sounds Good can be heard on Sirius/XM radio.
Brian Charlson and Rick Morin host the event.
This is the Guide Dog Users Incorporated program entitled "Why Does my Dog Work for Me".
This is the Uber and Lyft Settlement update and what you need to know when it comes to your wrights and responsibilities as a Guide Dog Handler when using Uber or Lyft.
This is the Mock Trial on the Wrights of Guide Dog Handlers which was presented by Guide Dog Users Incorporated on Monday July 3, 2017.
This is the Multicultual Afares Committee Lunchon which took place on Monday July 3, 2017.
This program was presented by the Sight and Sound Impaired Committee and took place on Monday July 3, 2017.
This is the Friends in Art Poetry Reading workshop which took place on Sunday July 2, 2017.
This workshop was presented by the Transportation Committee and has many great segments on the future of transportation including a presentation on the AIRA Glasses.
This program was a joint session of Library Users of America, Association of Blind Teachers, Friends in Art and the Information Access Committee.
This program was presented by the Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss and the Rehab Task Force and took place on Sunday July 2, 2017.
This is the General Session Opening Ceremonies which took place on Saturday July 1, 2017.
Listen as many Guide Dog Users share experiences from their many adventures with their Guide Dogs.
The World Blind Union and International Council of Education for the Visually Impaired join together for a joint session in the morning.
The Leadership seminar was held Monday afternoon.
This archive contains the morning general assembly session and the European Blind Union regional meeting.
Learn how to protect your Guide Dog in the harshest weather conditions with this informative workshop.
This workshop was put together by Guide Dog Users inc and ACB Students. Find out about many different apps that help make your travel experience much easier to navigate as a blind or visually impaired person.
This is is a workshop sponsored by Guide Dog Users inc that teaches you different ways to care for your guide dog.
Guide Dog School reports, Your wright to ride (Uber and Lyft) and learning the inside and outside of your dog.
This is a workshop conducted by the ACB Board of Publications which took place on Thursday July 7, 2016.
This is the ACB Transportation workshop (Arm yourself for the trip) which took place on Sunday July 3, 2016.
This is the Future of Learning Workshop which took place at the 2016 American Council of the Blind Conference and Convention.
This 3 of 3 workshops produced by the American Council of the Blind Audio Description Project.
This is 2 of 3 workshops produced by the American Council of the Blind Audio Description Project.
This is 1 of 3 workshops conducted by the American Council of the Blind Audio Description Project.
This is the 2016 American Council of the Blind Leadership Institute Workshop.
This workshop is about teaching and encouraging members to become successful leaders in their organizations.
Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, Google and much more was discussed in the 411 workshop which was presented by the ACB Information Access Committee at the 2016 American Council of the Blind Conference and Convention.
This is the archive of the CCB Business Meeting which took place on Sunday April 10, 2016.
This is the afternoon session of the BSCB convention which took place on Saturday March 5, 2016.