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Writing Works Wonders: Advancing Beyond Barriers

Cheryl McNeil Fisher, Kathleen P. King

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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)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)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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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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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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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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