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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),…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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

20240406-1 Morning Sessions BBS Update:o Kim Borowicz ACB Report Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

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

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

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

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

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…

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…

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:…

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…

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…

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, …

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, Massachusett…

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. Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

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.…

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20230620 Mock ElectionOriginally Broadcasted June 20, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants took part in this year’s mock election as we prepared for official convention elections. Leaders were on hand to answer your questions and hear your feedback during this two-hour event.

20230624 1730 Keys to the ConventionOriginally Broadcasted June 24, 2023, on ACB Media 3 Attendees heard panelists describe what to expect if this is your first time attending an ACB Convention in person. Edited By: Darcy Burnard

2023 American Council of the Blind 62nd Annual Conference and ConventionRenaissance Hotel and Conference Center, Schaumburg, IL and, via Zoom and ACB MediaBanquet, July 6, 2023, Schaumburg Ballroom ACB Awards Presentations Braille Forum Drawing Keynote Speaker, Louie Sharp, Island Lake, Illinois Video of the session can be viewed at 2023 ACB Confer…

2023 American Council of the Blind 62nd Annual Conference and ConventionRenaissance Hotel and Conference Center, Schaumburg, IL and, via Zoom and ACB MediaGeneral Session, July 6, 2023, Schaumburg Ballroom Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance: JPMorgan Chase Leadership Fellows: Benjamin Wright, Henderson, KY; Malaina Vanderwal, Caledonia, MI; Terrie …

2023 American Council of the Blind 62nd Annual Conference and ConventionRenaissance Hotel and Conference Center, Schaumburg, IL and, via Zoom and ACB MediaGeneral Session, July 5, 2023, Schaumburg Ballroom Call to Order- Pledge of Allegiance: DKM First-Timers: Gema Ceniceros, El Paso, TX; Janae Miller, Columbus, OH ACB Sponsor Recognitions, Corpora…

2023 American Council of the Blind 62nd Annual Conference and ConventionRenaissance Hotel and Conference Center, Schaumburg, IL and, via Zoom and ACB MediaGeneral Session, July 4, 2023, Schaumburg Ballroom Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance: Veterans (invited); Singing of America the Beautiful, led by Kolby Garrison, Development Officer, American C…

2023 American Council of the Blind 62nd Annual Conference and ConventionRenaissance Hotel and Conference Center, Schaumburg, IL and, via Zoom and ACB MediaGeneral Session, July 3, 2023, Schaumburg Ballroom Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance: Recipients of Ross Pangere Scholarship ACB Sponsor Recognitions, Corporate and Individual Sponsors Sponsor P…

2023 American Council of the Blind 62nd Annual Conference and Convention Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center, Schaumburg, IL and, via Zoom and ACB Media Opening General Session, July 1, 2023, Schaumburg Ballroom Call to Order, Moment of Reflection Pledge of Allegiance National Anthem: Sharon Howerton, Illinois Host Committee member, Chicago IL …

Reading of Resolution 2023-16 and amendment regarding ACVREP for Record Vote in English and Spanish.

2023 Convention newspaper second issue for Saturday July 1, 2023

Initial issue of 2023 Convention Newspaper.

20230520-3 Bay State Council of the Blind-2023 Spring Conference and Convention 20230520-3 Evening BSCB Auctiono Brian Charlsono Jeanette Kutasho Nona Haroyan Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

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 Charlso…

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 Direct…

20230430-1 Illinois Council of the Blind20230430-1 Business Meeting ICB Business:o Electionso Treasurer's Updateo Resolutionso Affiliate Reportso Reading and Vote on Convention Bidso Old Business & New Business Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co