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…

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…

Sunshine Gazette Vol1 #6_Jul-10-2024.

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…

Sunshine Gazette Vol 1 #5_Jul-9-2024.

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…

20240708 0730 Life Member BreakfastOriginally Broadcasted July 8, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Recorder Edited By: Doug Hunsinger

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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…

20240706 0800 Johnson & Johnson BreakfastOriginally Broadcasted July 6, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Recorder Janssen, (a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson) invited participants to join them for breakfast and a panel discussion about various blindness journeys especially differing generational perspectives. Edited By: Doug Hunsinger…

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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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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