ACB Events

20230520-3 Bay State Council of the Blind-2023 Spring Conference and Convention 20230520-3 Evening BSCB Auction o Brian Charlson o Jeanette Kutash o 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 Results o David Kingsbury o Short comments by newly elected directors Debate and Adoption of Proposed Resolutions o Brian Charlson Role of the ACB Board Liaison o Rachel Schroeder Announcement of BSCB Awards o Kim Charlson Telehealth Experiences o Clark Rachfal o Jeanette Kutash Overview of Recent Perkins Library Activities o Kim Charlson Bringing Alt Text to a Whole New level: The NASA Webb Telescope o Dr. Kelly Lepo-Education and Outreach Scientist o Office of Public Outreach, Space Telescope Science Institute New Frontiers of Artificial Intelligence o Brian Charlson First Day Wrap Up o David Kingsbury Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230520-1 Morning Session Welcome and BSCB President's Update o David Kingsbury Overview of Massachusetts Commission for the Blind Activities o John Oliveira , Acting Commissioner, MCB Advocacy Update o Nona Haroyan o Kim Charlson o Jim Badger o Myra Ross o David Kingsbury First Reading of Proposed BSCB Resolutions o Brian Charlson Election of BSCB Directors o 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 Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

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 legislator o Presenter: Judy Brown https://app.leg.wa.gov/districtfinder/ Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230415-2 American Council of the Blind of Nebraska 20230415-2 Afternoon Sessions ACB Reports o An Update on ACB National Happenings — Ray Campbell, ACB 1st Vice-President, Glen Ellen, IL Outlook Enrichment Update o Paulette Monthei, Omaha NE-Outlook Enrichment Coordinator Team Building Exercise “Walking for ACB” o Amber Steet, Omaha, NE ACBN Annual Business Meeting & Election of Officers Adjourn Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230415-1 American Council of the Blind of Nebraska 20230415-1 Morning Sessions and Keynote Address Conference Welcome o Pledge o logistics. Life After the Pandemic - “Getting Back to Normal” o Tracy L. Grothe, Omaha NE-Counselor, MEd, EdS, LIMHP, LPC-S NCBVI News & Notes o Carlos Servan, Lincoln NE-Executive Director Nebraska Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired Commission Board Update o Mark Bulger, Omaha NE-ACBN's Gubernatorial Appointed Designee “No One Can Do It Alone” o Nancy Flearl, Omaha, NE-Retired Omaha District Supervisor Nebraska Commission f/t Blind Newsline Update o Kimberley Scherbarth, Kearney NE- NFB Newsline Coordinator Keynote Address “Power of Commitment” Darrel Draper, Omaha NE-Historical Re-enactor & Motivational Speaker Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230414 2023 Arizona Council of the Blind Conference 20230414 Game Night This year's theme was “Care, Connect and Create,” and each of our sessions and speakers focused on how we can come together to offer friendship and support within our local chapters, through our state organization and through our national parent organization, the American Council of the Blind. Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230312 2023 DC Leadership Conference Luncheon Speakers National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) o Jason Broughton, Director, NLS o Jason Yasner, Deputy Director, NLS American Printing House For the Blind (APH) o Paul Schroeder, Vice President, Government and Community Affairs Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230415-3 2023 Arizona Council of the Blind Conference 20230415-3 Lunch and Learn  This year's theme was “Care, Connect and Create,” and each of our sessions and speakers focused on how we can come together to offer friendship and support within our local chapters, through our state organization and through our national parent organization, the American Council of the Blind. Lunch and Learn:  o Arizona Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA): Brian Dulude Arizona Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ACBVI): Steve Tepper o Foundation for Blind Children (FBC): Julie Oliver o The Southern Arizona Association for the Visually Impaired (Saavi): Rachel Kuntz o Arizona Talking Book Library: Elizabeth Thompson o Arizona Industries for the Blind (AIB): David Steinmetz o SunSounds: Mares Wright Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230415-2 2023 Arizona Council of the Blind Conference 20230415-2 Sessions 3 and 4 This year's theme was “Care, Connect and Create,” and each of our sessions and speakers focused on how we can come together to offer friendship and support within our local chapters, through our state organization and through our national parent organization, the American Council of the Blind. Session 3 – Care, Connect, Create at the Local Level o Participants joined Central Arizona chapter members Lisa Brooks and Ted Chittenden, and Southern Arizona chapter members Jordan Lopuszanski and Lupita Hernandez as they shared the value their local affiliate has made in their lives and how they and their affiliates give back to their local community. Session 4 – Care, Connect, Create at the Member Level o Participants joined four AzCB members, Lily Bogan, Ron Brooks, Karen Hughes, and Melanie Sinohui and learn about what brought them to ACB and what keeps them coming back . Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230415-1 2023 Arizona Council of the Blind Conference 20230415-1 Sessions 1 and 2 This year's theme was “Care, Connect and Create,” and each of our sessions and speakers focused on how we can come together to offer friendship and support within our local chapters, through our state organization and through our national parent organization, the American Council of the Blind. Opening o President's Welcome o Meet the AzCB Board of Directors o Meet the AzCB Convention Committee Session 1 – Care, Connect, Create at the National Level o Kenneth and Jeff are two members of ACB's national board and have held leadership positions for many years within ACB. Both led us through a discussion focusing on the most important principles of ACB's core values, which being our people and our affiliates. It starts with caring. We as a national organization are here for each one of you, no matter what your position is within your affiliate. We are truly a family, and we need each of you to be supported and for you to support us. It takes all of us to achieve more! It's about connections. We as people thrive on connecting with one another and we discussed the tools, strategies, and opportunities that the national organization provides to connect you locally, nationally, and dare we say it, even internationally with blind people no matter where they are. We discussed the programs and services that the national organization provides to empower you in your journey with ACB and how we could also use your help to empower others. It is about creating or empowering you to achieve more. How can you help grow your affiliate or chapter? What about advocacy? What about community, technology, health care? All of these are crucial aspects as individuals, and you play a part in driving change in and outside of the organization. o We are a family, and all the members of that family are crucial for a healthy and thriving organization at all levels. Participants learned how they fit into the organization, how they can contribute back to the organization and how they can shape the direction at every level of ACB in the work that they do to achieve more! Session 2 – Care, Connect, Create at the State Level o Panelists: Ron Brooks Kaila Allen Michael Godino Sarah Harris Lori Scharff o They shared the role that a strong state affiliate can play in helping to support local chapters and members so that our overall organization, our mission, and our members are supported and able to  succeed. Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230402 California Council of the Blind-2023 Conference and Convention 20230402 Annual Business Meeting President Gabe Griffith Presiding o 2022 Convention Minutes o Treasurer's Report o Newell Perry Report o voting on proposed Resolutions and Bylaw Amendments Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230401-3 California Council of the Blind-2023 Conference and Convention 20230401-3 CCB Banquet MCs: Larry Gassman and Regina Brink o Heard about the importance of mentorship and peer support in our community and how it impacts independence, employment, and quality of life from ACB Board Member Kenneth Semien Sr. o Presentation of CCB Awards Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230401-2 California Council of the Blind-2023 Conference and Convention 20230401-2 Third General Session Second Vice-President Rob Turner & Secretary Steve Bauer Presiding o Met the new CEO of the San Francisco Lighthouse Sharon Giovinazzo o Be amused and inspired with a "Tale of Two Presidents" with CCB President Gabe Griffith and NFBC President Tim Elder o heard from California Department of Aging Director Susan Demarois o Heard a presentation from the newly formed California Agencies for Blind and Visually Impaired Inc. with Anita Aaron Executive Director and Shellena Heber Executive Director Valley Center for the Blind and CABVI Board Member. Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230401-1 California Council of the Blind-2023 Conference and Convention 20230401-1 Morning Session Department of Rehabilitation, DOR Employment Services and Updates Participants heard from key Blind Field Services staff including: o Laura Rasmussen District Administrator o Peter Dawson Regional Director o Nancy Ybarra Regional Business Specialist about DOR Employment Services including benefits, opportunities, and behind the scenes work being done to help people who are blind or have low vision have successful employment outcomes. o Jamie Gibson-Barrows employment Specialist for Valley Center for the Blind- Discussed their employment services model and how it has been successful. the latest updates from DOR from: o Joe Xavier Director of DOR o Sue Pelbath Deputy Director Specialized Services Division o Ana Acton Deputy Director Independent Living Services. Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230331-2 California Council of the Blind-2023 Conference and Convention Second General session Part 2 President, Gabe Griffith Presiding o Heard from Deb Cook-Louis, ACB President o Gabe's President's Report o The Governmental Affairs Committee shared the latest happenings in advocacy and legislation. o Remembered our friends who have passed away over the last year and paid respect to their life and our fond memories. o Elections followed. Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230331-1 California Council of the Blind-2023 Conference and Convention Second General session Part 1 President, Gabe Griffith Presiding o Heard from Deb Cook-Louis, ACB President o Gabe's President's Report o The Governmental Affairs Committee shared the latest happenings in advocacy and legislation. o Remembered our friends who have passed away over the last year and paid respect to their life and our fond memories. o Elections followed. Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230328 California Council of the Blind-2023 Conference and Convention 20230328 First General Session President Gabe Griffith presiding Adopted our Convention Rules o Heard from Credentials and Nominating Committee Chair, Frank Welt o Heard proposed Bylaw amendments from Bylaws Committee Chair Steve Bauer Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

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

20230311 2023 DC Leadership Conference Luncheon Speakers the Mobile Voting Project o Jocelyn Bucaro – Director of the Mobile Voting Project Space Telescope Science Institute o Dr. Kelly Lepo, STScI Education and Outreach Scientist o Timothy Rhue II, STScI Informal Science Educator o webbtelescope.org Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230309 2023 ACB DC Leadership Board of Directors Meeting Originally Broadcasted on ACB­ Media 6    8. Financial Narrative for 2022: David Trott, ACB Treasurer 9. Review and approval of the ACB Media and Affiliate Engagement Policy: Rachel Schroeder, ACB Media Support Chair and Rick Morin, ACB Media Manager 10. Board of Publications (BOP) Report: Penny Reader, BOP Director 11. ACB Enterprise and Services Board Report: Michael Garrett, ACBES Board Chair 12. Review and approval of board recommendation for 2023 Convention standing rules: Patrick Sheehan, Voting Task Force Chair, Jeff Thom, Voting Task Force Vice Chair and Ray Campbell, Resolutions Task Force Chair 13. Convention Report: Janet Dickelman, ACB Convention Committee Chair 14. 2023 Strategic Plan: first quarter update 15. Committee Reports (as needed): ACB Officers and other committee liaisons  16. Adjourn Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230309 2023 ACB DC Leadership Board of Directors Meeting Originally Broadcasted on ACB­ Media 6   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 Minutes: January 31, 2023 (Telephonic), Denise Colley, Secretary 5. Mission Moment: Dan Spoone ACB congratulates Eric Bridges on his 15 years of service to our organization: Our ACB family gives a huge “Thank You” to Eric for his contributions to ACB, leading the organizations advocacy efforts for 8 years and overseeing the growth of ACB into a chief influencer in the blindness movement through his strong leadership as ACB Executive Director for the past 7 years. We wish you the best at AFB and we know we have a strong partner for the future. Hip, Hip, Hurray! 6. President's Report: Dan Spoone A. Virtual President's meeting and Legislative Seminar held in both English and Spanish language – Gabriel Lopez Kafati B. BVA and NFB will participate in the Accessible Currency Rally C. Next Telephonic ACB Board of Directors meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 8:00PM ET. D. Convention ACB Board of Directors Meeting scheduled for Friday, June 30, 2023, at 9:00AM CT. E. Fall ACB Board of Directors meeting scheduled for Friday, September 29 and Saturday, September 30, 2023 7. Staff Reports: Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director and Nancy Marks Becker, Chief Financial Officer Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230307-2 ACB Legislative Seminar: Day Two Originally Broadcasted in English on ACB Media 6, and in Spanish on ACB Media 7   * Hill Etiquette  o Swatha Nandhakumar, ACB Advocacy and Outreach Specialist, Alexandria, VA o Claire Stanley, ACB Transportation Committee Chair, Rockville, MD o Becky Davidson, ACB Pedestrian Environmental Access Committee Chair, Charlotte, NC o Jeff Thom, ACB Board Member, Sacramento, CA Issues Related to Housing Advocacy o Claire Stanley, ACB Transportation Committee Chair, Rockville, MD o Sue Crawford, ACB Member, Silver Spring, MD o Swatha Nandhakumar, ACB Advocacy and Outreach Specialist, Alexandria, VA o Jeanine Worden, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, DC o Billy Lynch, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, DC Connection Show #12 o Cindy Hollis, ACB Membership Services Director, Flat Rock, MI o Lucy Edmonds, Community Support Committee Chair, Lansing, MI    * Remote Accessible Voting o Karyn Campbell, Illinois Council of the Blind Education and Welfare Committee Chair, Springfield, IL o Dee Ann Hart, ACB of Indiana Legislative and Advocacy Committee Chair, Muncie, IN o Martin Cahill, ACB of New York Legislative Chair, West Chester County, NY o Ian Foley, ACB of New York Immediate Past Legislative Chair, Buffalo, NY o Aaron Wilson, Enhanced Voting CEO, Jacksonville, FL o Douglas George Town, Access Ready CEO, Pinellas Park FL Wrap-Up: o Dan Spoone, ACB President, Orlando, FL Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230307-1 ACB Legislative Seminar: Day Two Originally Broadcasted in English on ACB Media 6, and in Spanish on ACB Media 7   Connection Show #10 o Cindy Hollis, ACB Membership Services Director, Flat Rock, MI o Lucy Edmonds, Community Support Committee Chair, Lansing, MI    Welcome Back for Day Two o Dan Spoone, ACB President, Orlando, FL o Clark Rachfal, ACB Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs, Alexandria, VA o Swatha Nandhakumar, ACB Advocacy and Outreach Specialist, Alexandria, VA Legislative Imperative Overview and Special Guest o Charles Cooper, Brumidi Group Founder, Washington, DC o Paul Burden, Vice President U.S., Way map How to File Federal Complaints o Chris Bell, ACB Board Member, Pittsboro, NC o Timothy Wynn, Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC o Jessica Hunt, Department of Justice, Washington, DC o Suzanne Kotrosa, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Washington, DC Connection Show #11 o Cindy Hollis, ACB Membership Services Director, Flat Rock, MI o Lucy Edmonds, Community Support Committee Chair, Lansing, MI  20230307-2 ACB Legisla Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230306-2 Legislative Seminar: Day One Originally Broadcasted in English on ACB Media 6, and in Spanish on ACB Media 7 Self-Advocacy for Older Americans with Vision Loss o Anisio Correia, Vision/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Palm Coast, FL o Jeff Thom, ACB Board Member, Sacramento, CA Accessible At-Home Testing o Dr. Jill Heemskerk, National Institutes of Health, Washington, DC o Dan Spoone, ACB President, Orlando, FL Connection Show #9 o Cindy Hollis, ACB Membership Services Director, Flat Rock, MI o Lucy Edmonds, Community Support Committee Chair, Lansing, MI    Accessible Health and Wellness o Tom Tobin, ACB Diabetics in Action President, Cleveland Heights, OH o Koni Sims, ACB Board Member, Sioux Falls, SD o Veronica Elsea, Accessible Insulin Pump Task Force Chair, Santa Cruz, CA o Sue Boyd, Sue Boyd Law, Kirkland, WA Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230306-1 Legislative Seminar: Day One Originally Broadcasted in English on ACB Media 6, and in Spanish on ACB Media 7   Connection Show #7 o Cindy Hollis, ACB Membership Services Director, Flat Rock, MI o Lucy Edmonds, Community Support Committee Chair, Lansing, MI    Opening Remarks o Dan Spoone, ACB President, Orlando, FL o Clark Rachfal, ACB Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs, Alexandria, VA o Swatha Nandhakumar, ACB Advocacy and Outreach Specialist, Alexandria, VA Introducing the 2023 Legislative Imperatives and Special Guest Speaker Deafblind Advocacy o Kim Charlson, ACB Immediate Past President, Watertown, MA o Megan Conway, PH.D., Director, Information, Research and Professional Development, Helen Keller National Center, Healdsburg, CA o Carl Richardson, ACB sight and Sound Impaired Committee Chair, Boston, MA o Koni Sims, ACB Board Member, Sioux Falls, SD Connection Show #8 o Cindy Hollis, ACB Membership Services Director, Flat Rock, MI o Lucy Edmonds, Community Support Committee Chair, Lansing, MI  Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230305 Fireside Chat Originally Broadcasted in English on ACB Media 6, and in Spanish on ACB Media 7 • Dan Spoone, ACB President, Orlando, FL • Bill Reeder, ACB Resource Development Consultant, Ellicot City, MD • Kyle Johnson, CEO Lighthouse Central Florida, Orlando FL • Gabriel Lopez Kafati, ACB Board of Directors, Miami Lakes, FL • Tabitha Kenlon, Audio Description Project (ADP) Coordinator, Fredericksburg, VA • Carla Ruschival, ACB Families President, Louisville, KY • Cecily Laney Nipper, Georgia Council of the Blind President, Covington, GA • Desi Noller, Community Event Host and Facilitator, Phoenix, AZ • Pam Shaw, Mental Health and Wellness Committee Chair, Philadelphia, PA Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230305-2 ACB Presidents' Meeting, Day Two Originally Broadcasted in English on ACB Media 6, and in Spanish on ACB Media 7 Affiliate Highlights - The State Convention of the Future, What Will It Look Like? o Moderator: Ray Campbell, President, Illinois Council of the Blind, Springfield, IL. o Panelists: Casey Dutmer, President, Michigan Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired, Wyoming, MI Cecily Laney Nipper, President, Georgia Council of the Blind, Covington, GA Jeanne Johnson, President, Tennessee Council of the Blind, Nashville, TN.   What's New with ACB Media: Introducing the ACB Media Support Committee – Expanding ACB Media In 2023 o Rachel Schroeder, ACB Media Support Committee Chair, Springfield, IL o Rick Morin, ACB Media and IT Manager, Waltham, MA o Larry Gassman, ACB Media Coordinator, Fullerton, CA   Connection Show #6 o Cindy Hollis, ACB Membership Services Director, Flat Rock, MI o Lucy Edmonds, Community Support Committee Chair, Lansing, MI      Introducing the New ACB Board Members Elected In 2021 And 2022 o Dan Spoone, ACB President, Orlando, FL  o Meet Gabriel Lopez Kafati - ACB Board of Director Elected In 2022: Access Resource Advisor, Miami Lakes, FL   Update on ACB 2023 Conference and Convention o Janet Dickelman, ACB Convention Committee Chair, Saint Paul, MN    • 2023 Voting, Resolutions and Constitution and Bylaws Convention Approach o Report from the Resolutions Task Force (3.0) Committee: Ray Campbell, ACB Second Vice President, Springfield, IL Deb Cook Lewis, ACB First Vice President, Clarkston, WA Gabe Griffith, Resolutions Committee Chair, Concord, CA o Report from Voting Task Force (3.0) Committee: Patrick Sheehan, Silver Spring, MD Jeff Thom, Sacramento, CA Koni Sims, Sioux Falls, SD o Report from Constitution and Bylaws Committee: o John McCann, Tucson, AZ   • Get Up and Get Moving Presentation: Connecting with Affiliates to Promote Good Health and Fitness o Koni Sims, ACB Board of Director, Sioux Falls, SD o Dan Dillon, Get Up and Get Moving Committee, Hermitage, TN o Mary Lee Turner, Portland, OR • What's New with Audio Description: Meet New ADP Coordinator Tabitha Kenlon o Joel Snyder, ADP Founder and Senior Consultant, Takoma Park, MD o Tabitha Kenlon, ADP Coordinator, Fredericksburg, VA   • Wrap-Up o Dan Spoone, ACB President, Orlando, FL Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230305-1 ACB Presidents' Meeting, Day Two Originally Broadcasted in English on ACB Media 6, and in Spanish on ACB Media 7   Connection Show #4 o Cindy Hollis, ACB Membership Services Director, Flat Rock, MI o Lucy Edmonds, Community Support Committee Chair, Lansing, MI    Welcome Back for Day Two o Dan Spoone, ACB President, Orlando, FL o Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director, Alexandria, VA   Introducing the New ACB Board Members Elected In 2021 And 2022 o Dan Spoone, ACB President, Orlando, FL  o Meet Terry Pacheco - ACB Board of Director Elected In 2022, Alternate and Accessibility Format Specialist, Silver Spring, MD   MAPSP Pilot Mentoring Program in Full Swing! Who Moved My Cheese? Dealing With Change o MAPSP Panelists: Kenneth Semien Sr., DKM Committee Chair, Beaumont, TX Cheryl Cumings, MCAC Chair, Seattle, WA Donna Brown, Berl Colley Leadership Institute Chair, Romney, WV; And Donna Browning, Membership Services Committee, Alexandria, VA o Guides & Explorers: Ray Campbell, Springfield, IL, Kelsey Nicolay, Medina, OH Jeff Thom, Sacramento, CA And Lisa Sled, Detroit, MI   Introducing the New ACB Board Members Elected In 2021 And 2022 o Dan Spoone, ACB President, Orlando, FL  o Meet Rachel Schroeder - ACB Board of Director Elected In 2022, Assistive Technology Specialist, Springfield, IL   Connection Show #5 o Cindy Hollis, ACB Membership Services Director, Flat Rock, MI o Lucy Edmonds, Community Support Committee Chair, Lansing, MI    Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230304-2 Presidents' Meeting - Day One Originally Broadcasted in English on ACB Media 6, and in Spanish on ACB Media 7   The Fine Art of Delegation: Presented by the Berl Colley Leadership Training Committee o Facilitator: Matt Selm, President, Kentucky Council of the Blind, Louisville KY Doug Powell, President, American Council of the Blind of Virginia, Falls Church, VA o Panelists: Julie Brannon, President, Washington Council of the Blind, Puyallup, WA Ardis Bazyn, Chair, ACB Membership Committee, Burbank, CA Earlene Hughes, President, Blind Information Technology Specialists, West Lafayette, IN.   Introducing the New ACB Board Members Elected In 2021 And 2022 o Dan Spoone, ACB President, Orlando, FL  o Meet Koni Sims - ACB Board of Director Elected In 2021, Medical Massage Practitioner, Sioux Falls, SD    Connection Show #3 o Cindy Hollis, ACB Membership Services Director, Flat Rock, MI o Lucy Edmonds, Community Support Committee Chair, Lansing, MI  * Sponsor Presentations o Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director, Arlington, VA   Keynote Speaker o Sharon Giovinazzo, CEO, San Francisco Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, San Francisco, CA   ACB 2022 “A Year to Remember” Highlight Video   DKM First-Timers Program and Leadership Fellows Awards for 2023 o Kenneth Semien Sr., DKM Fund Committee Chair, Beaumont, TX o Zelda Gebhard, DKM Fund Committee Vice Chair, Edgeley, ND; And Amanda Selm, DKM Fund Committee, Louisville, KY   Updates from the ACB Board of Publications (BOP) o Katie Frederick, ACB Board of Publications Chair, Columbus, OH o Penny Reeder, ACB Board of Publications member, Montgomery Village, MD o Cachet Wells, ACB Board of Publications member, Jacksonville, FL   What's New with the ACB Community o Cindy Hollis, ACB Membership Services Director, Flat Rock, MI o Lucy Edmonds, Community Support Committee Chair, Lansing, MI    Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230304-1 Presidents' Meeting - Day One Originally Broadcasted in English on ACB Media 6, and in Spanish on ACB Media 7 Connection Show #1 o Cindy Hollis, ACB Membership Services Director, Flat Rock, MI o Lucy Edmonds, Community Support Committee Chair, Lansing, MI    Opening Remarks o Dan Spoone, ACB President, Orlando, FL o Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director, Alexandria, VA Introducing the New ACB Board Members Elected In 2021 And 2022 o Dan Spoone, ACB President, Orlando, FL  o Meet Chris Bell ACB Board of Director and Retired Attorney, Pittsboro, NC   Multicultural Affairs Committee Presentation: Disability Rights and Civil Rights Are Human Rights – Understanding the Synergies in the Battle for Human Rights o Kim Forde-Mazrui, Mortimer M. Caplin Professor of Law Director, Center for the Study of Race and Law, University of Virginia o Cheryl Cumings, MCAC Chair, Seattle, WA   Introducing the New ACB Board Members Elected In 2021 And 2022 o Dan Spoone, ACB President, Orlando, FL  o Meet Kenneth Semien Sr - ACB Board of Director Elected In 2021, Retired AT&T Manager, Beaumont, TX   Connection Show #2 o Cindy Hollis, ACB Membership Services Director, Flat Rock, MI o Lucy Edmonds, Community Support Committee Chair, Lansing, MI  Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230225-5 American Council of the Blind of Maryland-2023 Annual Convention Originally Broadcasted February 25, 2023, on ACB Media 8-Auction No Confusion, Just Inclusion ACB of Maryland annual live Auction-If you've ever attended an ACB of Maryland auction, you know it can get a bit rowdy, but it's all in a spirit of fun and camaraderie. Come and join us and bid on one or more of our amazing lists of items. Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230225-4 American Council of the Blind of Maryland-2023 Annual Convention Originally Broadcasted February 25, 2023, on ACB Media 8-Keynote Speaker No Confusion, Just Inclusion Our banquet speaker is Gabriel Lopez-Kafati, Access Resource Advisor, Miami Dade College, Miami, FL, and newly elected director on the ACB board: How I Multiplied my Stars Door prize! Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230225-3.2 American Council of the Blind of Maryland-2023 Annual Convention Originally Broadcasted February 25, 2023, on ACB Media 8- ADP, Native American No Confusion, Just Inclusion Panel: audio-describing the universe o Clark Rachfal, Director of Advocacy and Government Affairs, American Council of the Blind, Alexandria, VA o Claire Blome, Principal Science writer o Dr. Kelly Lepo, Education and Outreach Scientist, Space Telescope Science Institute, Baltimore, MD Door Prize! Panel: Blindness and the native American experience in Maryland and around the country o Sondra Burchette, Pasadena, Maryland o DeAnna Quiet water Noriega, Columbia, Missouri Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230225-3 American Council of the Blind of Maryland-2023 Annual Convention Originally Broadcasted February 25, 2023, on ACB Media 8-Braille, Games No Confusion, Just Inclusion Panel: Braille: Touching the World o Dorlyn Catron, Facilitator, ACB community's Weekend Braille Together and Braille Room, Laurel MD o Vileen Shah, Facilitator, I Love Braille, East ?Bay Center for the Blind, Berkeley, CA o Frank Welte, San Francisco Lighthouse, San Francisco, CA Panel: It's game time! o Lucy Edmonds, facilitator, ACB community's Games to Play with Lady A, Lansing MI o Herbie Allen, Houston, TX, to tell us about Dice World o Andy Borka-Entrepreneur o gamer" and Jason Fayre, Assistive Technology Specialist, to show us an accessible flight simulator. Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230225-2 American Council of the Blind of Maryland-2023 Annual Convention Originally Broadcasted February 25, 2023, on ACB Media 8-Appliances, Paratransit, Origami No Confusion, Just Inclusion Panel: Making your appliances work for you o Jeannie Johnson, Facilitator, It's Electric, Nashville, TN o Terri Nettles, kitchen guru extraordinaire, Silver Spring, MD o Jane Carona, Silver Spring, MD, who keeps buying kitchen appliances in hopes that cooking will become fun! Door prize! Panel: paratransit and ridesharing o Christiaan Blake, Managing Director, Access Services, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority o Cindy LaBon, President, Capital Area Guide Dog Users, Inc." Gaithersburg, MD Fun with Origami-Kaila Allen, Assistive Technology/Activity Facilitator, Future Insights, Mesa, AZ, will show us how to make a sailboat and a house from paper. Please have a few sheets of printer paper ready and get ready for fun with paper folding! Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230225-1 American Council of the Blind of Maryland-2023 Annual Convention Originally Broadcasted February 25, 2023, on ACB Media 8-Braille-Mental Health No Confusion, Just Inclusion Pre-convention patter by our convention emcees talking about what to expect for the day and recognizing convention sponsors. Invocation, Cherokee prayer - Dr. Dennis Seymour, Eastern band Cherokee, Baltimore American Indian Center, Baltimore, MD Welcome, Jo Ann Kucic, President, American Council of the Blind of Maryland, Parkville, MD Matthew Horspool, General Manager, Braillists Foundation, Teaching Braille to the world Door prize! Panel: Blindness and Mental health o Miranda Borka, Crisis Lines Clinical Supervisor o Ann Brust, clinical manager, Mobile Crisis Team, Baltimore County Crisis Response Services, Baltimore MD o Pam Shaw, Chair, Mental Health and Wellness Committee, American Council of the Blind, Jenkintown, PA Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20220214-2 RSVA® Welcome to Sagebrush Networking Opportunity!!! 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 Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

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

20230209-2 SAGEBRUSH 2024 20230209-2 Awards Luncheon and Afternoon Session Day 4 SAGEBRUSH 2023 CELEBRATING OVER FIFTY YEARS OF ACHIEVEMENT AND ADVOCACY BETTING ON A BETTER Future RSVA® Sagebrush Awards luncheon: Moderator: Scott Eggen (MN), RSVA® President Motivational speaker: Michael Byington (KS), Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist and President Kansas Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired Presenting "Terry Camardelle and Charlie Carroll Advocacy Scholarship Award and Warren Toyama and George Arsnow Scholarship Award o Herbert Reado (LA), RSVA® Awards Chair American Council of the Blind Updates and activities o Eric Bridges (VA), Executive Director, American Council of the Blind Eric shared programs and services provided by the ACB and conference information for upcoming conferences and explained educational opportunities. Questions and Answers How to advocate about the Randolph-Sheppard Program with political officials and others? o Jeff Thom (CA), RSVA® Advocate and retired attorney o Randall Crosby (FL), FL vendor Participants learned the best ways to share experiences about the importance of the program, the necessity of working together to foster change, and when and how to move issues forward. Attendees also learned one way to make outsiders aware of the program. Questions and Answers Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. Presentation o Shauna Jatho RN BSN, Clinical Nurse Educator Participants learned how Non24 could affect them and what resources are available. Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230209-1 SAGEBRUSH 2024 20230209-1 Morning Session Day 4 SAGEBRUSH 2023 CELEBRATING OVER FIFTY YEARS OF ACHIEVEMENT AND ADVOCACY BETTING ON A BETTER Future Moderator: Linda Alison (TN), A+ Vending, Sagebrush Committee Member How to Move Past the Bureaucracy to get Things Moving o Alan Risk (FL), Compliance Officer, Division of Blind Services, Bureau of Business Enterprise, Florida Department of Education o Karen A Blachowicz (NY), Karen's Express Vending This panel cited instances where BEP managers and staff have worked together to move things forward quickly and responsibly. Questions and Answers Food Trucks- Beat Them or Join Them? o Patrick Martin (FL), Live Better, Inc. o Jim Hemmen (WA), Business Enterprise Program Manager, WA State Department of Services for the Blind Speakers described the problems with food trucks running into or near RS facilities and how they have worked to make the situation better. Questions and Answers United States Blind Golf Association “You don't have to see it to tee it o Curt Jones (MN), USBGA Curt shared how he became involved in the US Blind Golfers Association and how being involved has helped him. He explained the Friday Golf outing opportunity to learn while interacting with others. Questions and Answers How Military Dining Lawsuits have prevailed on the side of the RS Program o Jeff Thom (CA), Retired attorney and advocate for Randolph-Sheppard This session highlighted the recent wins by the RS Program in Texas and Hawaii. Questions and Answers Toastmasters- How it can assist you in Leadership o Sandra Bensen (NV), Summerlin Toastmasters Club Toastmasters has training levels which help people feel more comfortable communicating to others and speaking to audiences. Questions and Answers Social Security and Medicare Questions Answered o Annie Walters, SSA Public Affairs Specialist Participants learned about the latest updates and changes in Social Security and Medicare. Attendees learned how vendors can use deductions differently for SSA. They received information on retirement. Questions and Answers Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230208-2 SAGEBRUSH 2023 20230208-2 Auction Day 3 SAGEBRUSH 2023 CELEBRATING OVER FIFTY YEARS OF ACHIEVEMENT AND ADVOCACY BETTING ON A BETTER Future Sagebrush Auction Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230208-1 SAGEBRUSH 2023 20230208-1 Morning Session Day 3 SAGEBRUSH 2023 CELEBRATING OVER FIFTY YEARS OF ACHIEVEMENT AND ADVOCACY BETTING ON A BETTER Future Moderator: Ardis Bazyn (CA), Bazyn Communications, RSVA® First Vice President, Sagebrush Committee How to Handle Onsite Business Using Low Tech Only o Scott Eggen (MN), SVS Vending, RSVA® President This session explored what Low Tech Vendors are currently using when tech isn't allowed in the facility due to security. Participants heard of alternatives to technology where security bans all technology from the building. What are the benefits of adding Keurig Dr Pepper to your facility options? o Haley Cederberg (MN), Business Development Representative Minnesota, Keurig Dr Pepper > ZEBRA SPONSOR How Federal and state buildings are Adapting to Changes? o James (MI) Hull, Manager Business Enterprise Program, Michigan Bureau of Services for Blind Persons o Benjamin Ploch (MI), All Star Café, MI Committee Chair o Patrick Martin (FL), Live Better, Inc. o Bernie Kaiserian (FL), Florida SLA Business Consultant o Karen A Blachowicz (NY), Karen's Express Vending This session highlighted how some states have adapted to the changes Covid caused. Some states have moved more to micro markets from cafeterias. Questions and Answers Recent Changes in touchscreens, Cashless and Telemetry o Frances Skyvara, East Coast Regional Sales Manager, Parlevel Systems o Aileen Galang, Manager SMB Sales o Randy Parker, Inside Sales Representative, Cantaloupe, Inc. How have services from cashless systems kept up with market trends? Participants heard new telemetry updates and which companies have full service including ordering and purchasing capacity. Questions and Answers How to Take Advantage of USG Rebates o Linda Horrell, Public Relations Manager, USG, Inc., Vendors learned the advantages of signing up for the USGrebate program. They heard of the incentives and specials. > LEOPARD SPONSOR Questions and Answers Technologies, which Assist in the Workplace o Jessica Hipp (NH), Chief Operating Officer, Way Around Technology o Anat Nulman (CA), Business Development Director, RealSAM Pocket by RealThing Ai o Bob Roehm (CA), Sales Manager for Envision Technologies BV o Jessica Clark, Area Sales Manager, Orcam Many technologies assist vendors while they are managing a facility. These speakers showed how their products/services can improve the business owner's abilities to improve the business. Questions and Answers How to Maximize the Use of PepsiCo Foodservice Products o Scott Stella, National Account Sales Manager, PepsiCo Foodservice o Doug Purdie, Director of Sales Workplace Channel, PepsiCo Foodservice o Shelly Malecha, National Account Sales Manager, PepsiCo Foodservice > TIGER SPONSOR Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co