The ACB Braille Forum is a magazine produced by the American Council of the Blind
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ACB Reports are monthly reports produced by the American Council of the Blind
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Celebrating skill-building and community among authors who are visually impaired is the major goal of this vibrant, interactive podcast. Authors Cheryl McNeill Fisher and Dr. Kathy King co-host this lively podcast which offers writers, new and experienced, opportunities to learn valuable writing skills, participate in guest interviews, and share strategies and insights. Writing Works Wonders is hosted weekly on a live zoom call, distributed as a podcast, and syndicated on American Council of ...
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A podcast brought to you by New England Assistive Technology (NEAT). Tune in to hear the latest in assistive technology from our monthly guests. Hosted by Steve Famiglietti Produced by Kris Thompson & Adam Kosakowski Music by Andrew Pergiovanni
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ACB Braille Forum September 2024.
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Ep 127 Writing Works Wonders: Philip Margolin, Best-selling author interview
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Show Notes episode 127 Philip Margolin, best selling author interview Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King We are so excited to share this episode with you. We had the honor of interviewing award-winning, legal thriller author, Philip Margolin!! This is an information packed episode as Philip discusses his writing career and strategies. ce…
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20240711 1900 Banquet July 11, 2024
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ACB Conference and Convention ACB Banquet Thursday, July 11, 2024 ACB Banquet, Banquet Emcee: Sheila Young, Immediate Past President, Florida Council of the Blind, Orlando, FL Moment of Reflection Presentation of BOP Awards: Ned E. Freeman Excellence in Writing, Vernon Henley Media, and Hollis Liggett Braille Free Press Awards Presentation of ACB A…
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20240711 0830 General Session w 2 PM Roll Call July 11, 2024
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ACB Conference and Convention General Session Thursday, July 11 Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance - Durward K. McDaniel First-Timers ACB Business; ACB Sponsor recognition, corporate and individual sponsors. ACB Angels Presentations; Rhonda Nelson: Seatac, WA, Gary Austin: Branson, MS, Barbara Appleby: Maplewood, MN, Douglas Slotten: Chevy Chase, M…
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20240710 0830 General Session July 10, 2024
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ACB Conference and Convention General Session Wednesday, July 10, 2024 Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance – Visually Impaired Veterans of America Singing of America the Beautiful - Lucy Arguijo, St. Augustine, FL ACB Business ACB Sponsor Recognitions - Corporate Sponsors Sponsorship Presentation - Diamond Sponsor Vispero - Ryan Jones, Vice Presiden…
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20240709 0830 General Session July 9, 2024
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ACB Conference and Convention General Session Tuesday, July 9, 2024 Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance - JPMorgan Chase Leadership Fellows ACB Business; ACB Sponsor Recognitions - Corporate Sponsors Affiliate Roll Call, Denise Colley Presiding officer - David Trott, First Vice President, Talladega, AL International Guest – Kenneth Suratt, Executive…
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20240707 1900 General Session July 7, 2024
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ACB Conference and Convention General Session Sunday, July 7, 2024 Call to Order – Deb Cook Lewis, ACB President, Clarkston, WA Moment of reflection Presentation of Colors: Naval Station Mayport Color Guard National Anthem – Brian O'Connell, National Sergeant-at-Arms, Blinded Veterans Association, Greenville, SC Welcome to Convention – Sheila Young…
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Sunshine Gazette Vol1 #6_Jul-10-2024.
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Sunshine Gazette Vol 1 #5_Jul-9-2024.
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The Sunshine Gazette Vol 1 #4_Jul-8-2024.
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Sunshine Gazette Vol 1 #4_Jul-8-2024.
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theSunshine Gazette Vol 1 # 3_Jul-7-2024.
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The Sunshine Gazette, Vol. 1, No. 2, Saturday, July 5, 2024
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The Sunshine Gazette, Vol. 1, No. 2, Saturday, July 5, 2024
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The Sunshine Gazette, Vol. 1, No. 1, Friday, July 5, 2024
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Ep 126 Writing Works Wonders: Round robin storytelling extravaganza
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Show Notes episode 126 Round robin storytelling extravaganza Summer 2024 Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King It’s back! A Writing Works Wonders round robin storytelling event :-) Yu don’t want to miss the fun and creativity packed into this episode! Everything from aliens to talking dogs, and so much more. We start off the story, each per…
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Braille Forum July-Aug 2024.
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20240628 1230 CVS Health **Originally Broadcasted June 28, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Edited By: Doug Hunsinger**
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Audio Program for 2024 ACB Conference and Convention
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This is a reading of the entire ACB Conference and Convention Program. The podcast is not indexed. Use the seek slider to move forward or backward in this recording.
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2024 Live Summer Auction Sat June 22 - Items being auctioned
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2024 ACB Summer Auction Saturday, June 22 at 6:00pm ET Broadcast on ACB Media One Shipping DonorsThanks to the Bay State Council of the Blind ($250), Veterans of ACB ($150), California Council of the Blind ($100), Council of Citizens with Low Vision International ($100), ACB Families ($100), ACB Teachers ($100), Illinois Council of the Blind($100),…
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2024 Summer Appetizer Auction Day Two - Items being auctioned
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Appetizer Auction Day Two Items to be Auctioned Opens, Friday June 21 at 12:00 noon ET Closes, Saturday June 22 at 12:00 noon ET Opening Bids Included Appetizer Auction Rules and Information: Contact Leslie Spoone at 407-678-0075 or 407-678-4163 or email lesliespoone@cfl.r.com with your bid. Please provide your name, phone number, email, item numbe…
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2024 Summer Appetizer Auction Day One - Items being auctioned
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Appetizer Auction Day One Items to be auctioned. Opens Thursday, June 20 at 12:00 noon ET Closes Friday, June 21 at 12:00 noon ET Opening Bids Included Appetizer Auction Rules and Information: Contact Leslie Spoone at 407-678-0075 or 407-678-4163 or email lesliespoone@cfl.r.com with your bid. Please provide your name, phone number, email, item numb…
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Ep 125 Writing Works Wonders: dr. Joel Snyder - Author & Audio description interview
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Show Notes episode 125 Dr. Joel Snyder interview Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King Audio description is the topic ! We have the founder of the audio description project, Dr Joel Snyder , joining us for a lively and informative interview. Dr Snyder is the author of The Visual Made Verbal: A Comprehensive Training Manual and Guide to the …
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ACB Braille Forum June 2024
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20240518 2024 Bay State Council of the Blind Spring Convention
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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 P…
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Ep 124 Writing Works Wonders: Laurie Alice Eakes Author interview
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Show Notes episode 124 Laurie Alice Eakes Author interview Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King Navigating obstacles, evolving careers, writing process, and more: we know you will enjoy this exciting episode as Laurie Alice Eakes discusses the development of her successful career from a Christian romance fiction author into a young adult m…
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Acb Braille Forum May 2024
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20240408 Experience the April 8, 2024 total eclipse of the sun: The LightSound Project
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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 in…
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Ep 123 Writing Works Wonders. Travel author interview, Kristen Combs
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Show Notes episode 123 Travel author interview, Kristen Combs Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King Join Cheryl and Kathy for this very special episode of Writing Works Wonders: as we interview a Travel Writer., Copywriter, and communications Director. We discuss travel writing, social media, marketing, and much much more. Author Kristen Co…
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20240407-1 Illinois Council of the Blind
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20240407-1 Illinois Council of the Blind20240407-1 Morning Sessions ICB Businesso Electionso Treasurer's Updateo Resolutionso Affiliate Reportso Convention 2025 Discussiono Old Business & New Business Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co
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20240406-3 Illinois Council of the Blind
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20240406-3 Illinois Council of the Blind20240406-3 Banquet ICB Banquet:o guest speaker Kolby Garrisono Presentation of Awards & 50/50 Raffle Winner Presentedo Memorial Service - Remembering ICB members, friends and guide dogs who have passed since our last convention.Note: Memorial service started shortly after the conclusion of banquet Find out mo…
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20240406-2 Illinois Council of the Blind
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20240406-2 Illinois Council of the Blind20240406-2 Afternoon Sessions Railroad Relocation Project History:o Kevin Seal - Hansen Engineering Accessible Pharmacy:o Andy Burstein Audio Description Project:o Samantha Gould Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co
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20240406-1 Illinois Council of the Blind
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20240406-1 Morning Sessions BBS Update:o Kim Borowicz ACB Report Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co
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20240405-2 Illinois Council of the Blind
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20240405-2 Illinois Council of the Blind20240405-2 Afternoon Sessions ISVI:o Michelle Clark Illinois State Library Talking Book and Braille Service:o Director, Stephen McMinn Candidates Forum Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co
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20240405-1 Illinois Council of the Blind
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20240405-1 Illinois Council of the Blind20240405-1 Business Meeting ICB Business:o Credentials Reporto First Reading of Nominationso Nominations from the Flooro First Reading of Constitution and Bylaws Amendments Blind Mice Mart:o Dale Campbell Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co
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ACB Braille Forum April 2024
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Ep 122 Writing Works Wonders : Jim Hartsell, Author interview
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Show Notes Ep 122 : Jim Hartsell, Author interview **Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** We know you will enjoy this entertaining and informative interview with author Jim Hartsell. Jim writes a series of books for adults called the Boone series. He also has a group of books for children. Tune in to hear us discuss a variety of topics i…
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ACB Braille Forum March 2024
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20240224-3 American Council of the Blind of Maryland (ACBM)
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20240224-3 Auction Explore Today, Discover Tomorrow ACBM Auction. Join in our lively auction, a fun-filled convention conclusion to support ACBMo Facilitator: Gary Legateso Auctioneer: Rev. Ray Raysor Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co
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20240224-2 American Council of the Blind of Maryland (ACBM) 20240224-2 Banquet Explore Today, Discover Tomorrow Banquet o Facilitator: Gary Legateso Banquet Speaker: Tom Kaufman, Musician and native-born Marylander More Door Prizes!o Sandra Sermons Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co
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20240224-1 American Council of the Blind of Maryland (ACBM)
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20240224-1 American Council of the Blind of Maryland (ACBM)20240224-1 Daily Session Explore Today, Discover Tomorrow Welcome and Attendee Introductionso Facilitator: Susan Crawford, Convention Planning Chairo Presenter: Sandra Sermons, ACBM President What's New at Maryland's Office of Blindness and Visual Impairment Services (OBVS)o Facilitator: Pe…
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Ep 121 Writing Works Wonders: Creative language, and cookies!!
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Show Notes Ep 121. Creative language, and cookies!! **Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** Creativity at its best - Language, cookies, and debate! Join Cheryl and Kathyh, in this vibrant discussion with the Writing community about the use of language! from consonants, and vowels to pronouns and other word choices we cover the gamut of ex…
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20240215-1 RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD VENDORS OF AMERICA(r)
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20240215-1 RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD VENDORS OF AMERICA(r)20240215-1 Morning Sessions CELEBRATING OVER FIFTY YEARS OF ACHIEVEMENT AND ADVOCACYTeaming up to Tackle the ins and outs of Randolph-Sheppard business Moderator: Jerry House (TX), OIT Limited, Sagebrush Committee Member iPhone Updates and Apps:o Brad Snyder (TX), Vice-President, Blind Information T…
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20240214-2 RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD VENDORS OF AMERICA(r)
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20240214-2 RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD VENDORS OF AMERICA(r)20240214-2 Afternoon Sessions CELEBRATING OVER FIFTY YEARS OF ACHIEVEMENT AND ADVOCACYTeaming up to Tackle the ins and outs of Randolph-Sheppard business Moderator: Scott Eggen (MN), RSVA(r) President Luncheon speaker - Teaming up to Tackle the ins and outs of Randolph-Sheppard business:…
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20240214-1 RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD VENDORS OF AMERICA(r)20240214-1 Morning Sessions CELEBRATING OVER FIFTY YEARS OF ACHIEVEMENT AND ADVOCACYTeaming up to Tackle the ins and outs of Randolph-Sheppard business Moderator: Ardis Bazyn (CO), Bazyn Communications, RSVA(r) First Vice President, Sagebrush Committee Technologies benefiting BEP operators and VI st…
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20240213-2 RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD VENDORS OF AMERICA(r)20240213-2 Afternoon Sessions CELEBRATING OVER FIFTY YEARS OF ACHIEVEMENT AND ADVOCACYTeaming up to Tackle the ins and outs of Randolph-Sheppard business Moderator: Jim Jirak (NE), Jirak Enterprises, RSVA(r) Board Member Are you listening to your machines?:o Kieth Severson (MN), Vending Technician M…
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20240213-1 RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD VENDORS OF AMERICA(r)20240213-1 Morning Sessions CELEBRATING OVER FIFTY YEARS OF ACHIEVEMENT AND ADVOCACYTeaming up to Tackle the ins and outs of Randolph-Sheppard business Moderator: Randal Crosby (FL), Crosby's Café, Inc., Sagebrush Committee Member, RSVA(r) Board Welcome to Sagebrush:o Scott Eggen (MN), SVS Vending, …
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ACB E Forum February 2024.
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EP 120 Writing Works Wonders: Linda Lael Miller, Guest Author
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Show Notes EP 120 Linda Lael Miller **Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** The number one NewYorkTimes,BestSellingAuthor, Linda Lael Miller is our guest on Writing Works Wonders. Enjoy this exciting, informative and inspiring episode with our guest author. We also have a special guest cohost, Lisa Gilmartin, joins Cheryl for this intervi…
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EP 119 Writing Works Wonders: community highlights, and Carol Mackey
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Show Notes episode 119 community highlights and Carol Mackey interview **Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** enjoy this exciting episode as we interview one of our community members, Carol Mackey! Discover how she’s used poetry in an innovative manner to cultivate relationship with her grandson :-). Much more to learn as we explore her …
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Ep 118 Writing Works Wonders: Eloisa James Guest interview.
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Show Notes episode 118. Eloisa James **Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** Enjoy this tremendous episode with best selling author Eloisa James. A university professor of Shakespearean, drama, raped, romantic, historical fiction novels! Discover and learn her insights about writing, her advice about writing, and tremendous back stories a…
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ACB Braille Forum January 2024
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