Podcasts about acb convention

20250427 BITS is Back at the 2025 ACB Convention! Originally Broadcasted April 27, 2025, on ACB Media 6   BITS is back at the 2025 ACB Convention with June tech sessions, July events in Dallas, and a July 9 reception. Don't miss our 3-day AI Masterclass—perfect for affiliates looking to boost productivity and communication with real-world AI tools.   Sponsored by: Blind Information Technology Specialists     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

Announcements, a brief overview of the 2025 ACB Convention, three new bills in Congress, and a look at the new Dot Museum at the American Printing House

20240912 Berl Coley leadership Originally Broadcasted September 12, 2024, on ACB Media 6   Participants joined us for one of our favorite programs of the year. We heard from and talked with the 2024 JP Morgan Leadership Fellows and found out about their experience attending the ACB Convention and how they believe all they learned will help them as they advance on their leadership journeys. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from the future leaders of ACB and our affiliates and chapters.   Sponsored by: the Berl Colley Leadership Training Committee   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Tek Talk welcomes a panel discussing the ACB convention and those displaying at the Exhibit Hall. Presenter Contact Info None

In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss the upcoming NFB and ACB conventions and the product announcements that will take place. They start off with the Orbit Speak, a note-taker and entertainment centre that will be released at the conventions. They discuss the different versions and pricing options of the OrbitSpeak, as well as the Orbit Reader QWERTY. They also debate the possibility of Apple charging for AI features and the value of different devices in the market. They encourage listeners to consider alternatives and cost-sensitive options when purchasing technology. Keep in touch with the show by emailing feedback@doubletaponair.com or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us on social media and YouTube.

Want to know about the 2024 ACB National Convention? Join Janet Dickelman, ACB convention coordinator, Saint Paul, MN to find out. Learn about the General Sessions, the Affiliate presentations, the exhibit hall, and the tours. If you can not be there in person, learn how you can listen as a part of The ACB Media Network. There will be time for questions. Presenter Contact Info Email: janet.dickelman@gmail.com Convention website: https://www.acbconvention.org/

Exhibits are one of the most popular aspects of an ACB convention. Discover how everyone can take part in the Exhibit Showcase on Wednesday, June 26. Find out what's available on the pre-registration form and more news about the many virtual aspects of the convention. Find out more at https://sound-prints.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

20240613 ACB Membership Focus call on Accessing the ACB convention-Part 2 Originally Broadcasted June 13, 2024, on ACB Media 6   This month's “Membership focus” topic was the 2nd one on “Accessing the ACB conference and convention”. Janet Dickelman gave tips on registering for the upcoming conference and convention, giving important dates to remember, and talking about more of the events at the conference. Participants joined the call to get their questions answered.   Sponsored by: ACB Membership Committee

20240526 ACB Membership focus call-Accessing the ACB Convention Originally Broadcasted May 26, 2024, on ACB Media 6   Janet Dickelman told about registration options, programs and events at the conference and convention, important dates to remember, and answered your questions.   Sponsored by: ACB Membership Committee

20240516 ACB Community, Membership and More Originally Broadcasted May 16, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Do you have questions about Community, the upcoming ACB Convention, membership and its benefits, or anything else? Whether you're new to ACB and/or the Community or have been with us for a while, you're bound to learn something new. So, participants joined us, and Cindy did her best to answer your questions or clarify your concerns.

Janet Dickelman, ACB Convention Co-ordinator, shares convention details you'll need to pre-register for the upcoming 2024 convention, whether you attend on Zoom, in person in Jacksonville, FL, or both. Find out more at https://sound-prints.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

20231221 ACB Convention Committee Open Call Originally Broadcasted December 21, 2023, on ACB Media 6   Participants joined the ACB's convention committee for their monthly call. Attendees heard from each committee member, learned the latest convention information, and heard about the 2024. tours in Jacksonville.   Sponsored by the ACB Convention Committee

20230624 1730 Keys to the Convention Originally 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

After a period away, Tuesday Topics is overjoyed to be back. You can probably guess what our topic will be. Every year we utilize our first presentation after the convention to provide our sense of how the convention went. While our opinions are important, your views as our listeners are even more important. Brian, Maryann, Larry, Rick and Paul all attended the convention in person. We want particularly to invite folks who came to Schaumburg virtually. What were the strengths of our convention? What can we do better? how did the break out sessions on the general agenda work? What changes seem to be necessary? Is the convention too long or too short? How did the Zoom links work? Did people know where they needed to be and how to get there? What subjects should be included in the program next year that were not there this year? Obviously there are loads of other issues that %we are sure will come up! This will be your first chance to react to ACB twenty-three! Did "the winds of change" create balmy breezes or hurricanes? Find out more at https://acb-tuesday-topics.pinecast.co

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss their use of indoor navigation apps, such as Seeing AI and Clew. Shaun talks about his experiences using these inside his home with mixed results. Also, there's more from the ACB convention floor as Michael Babcock talks to Sam from the Blind Life YouTube channel, Tricia from the website Blind Girl Designs and the team behind Leader Dogs for the Blind in the U.S. There's also more of your feedback, including a comment from Marco in Germany who explains why there are no a cappella voices available on Mac at the moment, and a comment from Peter about Scottish pies that makes Steven become very defensive. And, for those looking to access more from the NFB convention on what Google had to say during its presentation here's the link to visit - you will need to log in to your Google account to view this information: https://sites.google.com/view/NFB2023 Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 3354 (UK) Twitter: @BlindGuyTech / @ShaunShed / @DoubleTapOnAir Mastodon: @DoubleTap YouTube: DoubleTapOnAir

Today on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the latest news from Aira regarding their decision to keep legacy pricing in place until January 2025, Twitter's slow collapse and the new apps using Microsoft Soundscape code: Voice Vista and GoodMaps Outdoors. Also, we have full convention coverage from Michael Babcock at the ACB Convention in Chicago, and Damashe Thomas at the NFB Convention in Texas. We learn about a company called IRIE-AT that sells its own line of Braille displays and embossers worldwide. More details here: https://irie-at.com/ Plus, there's an interview with a company all about making travel more accessible. Find out more about Magical Moment Vacations here: https://www.magicalmomentsvacations.com/ And Aira's Jenine Stanley drops in from the ACB Convention to talk about Aira's pricing decision, and to share her first thoughts on the new Seleste Glasses and the Orbit Speak, which has finally been released. Get in touch with the Double Tappers and join the conversation: Email: feedback@doubletaponair.com Call: 1-877-803-4567 (Canada and USA) / 0204 571 3354 (UK) Twitter: @BlindGuyTech / @ShaunShed / @DoubleTapOnAir Mastodon: @DoubleTap YouTube: DoubleTapOnAir

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20230619 ACB convention-essential oils for travel Originally Broadcasted June 19, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Are you getting ready to travel to Schaumburg? Participants joined me and saw what I included in my survival kit of essential oils.   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

Episode Notes The highly anticipated 62nd Annual ACB National Convention is on the horizon, and the excitement within the blind community is palpable. This pivotal event signifies unity, mutual learning, and empowerment, and this year, it's taking place at the renowned Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel in Schaumburg, Illinois. Our community members are fervently preparing, registering for events, finalizing travel plans, and securing accommodations. The convention center is set to become a vibrant hub of enthusiasm and camaraderie. This week's Sunday Edition podcast is set to amplify this sense of anticipation. We've gathered diverse voices from the ACB community, ready to share their affiliates' plans and expectations for the convention. Our host, Anthony Corona, with his deep knowledge of the ACB and engaging interviewing style, will guide us through this exciting journey, delivering key information about the convention. Whether you're a seasoned ACB member or a first-time attendee, this episode is packed with insights to enhance your convention experience. Join us on the Sunday Edition podcast as we prepare together for this upcoming landmark event, filled with learning, networking, and empowerment opportunities.

Want to know about the 2023 ACB National Convention? Join Janet Dickelman, ACB convention coordinator, Saint Paul, MN to find out. Learn about the General Sessions, the Affiliate presentations, the exhibit hall, and the tours. If you can not be there in person, learn how you can listen as a part of The ACB Media Network. There will be time for questions. Presenter Contact Info Email: janet.dickelman@gmail.com

Greater Louisville Derby Party and Auction; experience the 2023 ACB Convention on a budget

In the first hour we talk with HumanWare all about the new Victor Reader Stream 3. It is now shipping so we get the absolute latest from the company and most importantly we get your questions answered. We will take as much time as HumanWare will give us so this may spill into the second hour. The Information Access Committee is working on plans for a very ambitious project for this year's national convention. We give you a sneak peek into what the committees thinking is and how you will play a role in that process. To give it away, you are crucial! Microsoft has released (in a public preview) their new version of Bing. We describe to you what is going on here with Bing, why you might be interested in trying it out and how to sign up for the new service. We will also give it a spin on the show and share with you some interesting things that Bing's AI capabilities might reveal …

20220713 ACB Convention Final Voting on Resolutions and Amendments Originally Aired July 13, 2022, on ACB Media   This session concluded the 2022 ACB Annual Conference and Convention along with their Annual Business Meeting.  The Affiliate Roll Call vote was recorded along with the individual vote for the remaining Resolutions and Constitutional Amendment and Bi-Law changes.  The 2022 ACB Conference and Convention and Annual Business Meeting concluded after the announcement of the voting results.   Edited By: Jenine Stanley

20220711 ACB Convention Constitutional Amendments Originally Aired July 11, 2022, on ACB Media This session continued the 2022 Annual Business Meeting where the Constitutional and Bi-Law Amendments were introduced and debated.   Edited By: Brian McCallen

20220711 ACB Convention Resolutions continued Originally Aired July 11, 2022, on ACB Media   This was a continuation of the 2022 ACB Conference and Convention where the remaining resolutions were discussed and debated.  This session concluded with the Annual Business Meeting of the items of unfinished business and new business.   Edited By: Brian McCallen

20220711 ACB Convention Second Reading of Constitutional Amendments Originally Aired July 11, 2022, on ACB Media This session continued the 2022 Annual Business Meeting where the second reading of the Constitutional and Bi-Law Amendments occurred.   Edited By: Brian McCallen

In this episode of iCantCU, I talk about my commute on a different rail line, which was very interesting. I also talk about accessibility testing of a bank's website that didn't go as planned. It had more to do with the app used to do the testing than the website itself. I also talk about Amazon Smiles to benefit the NFB of PA. I couldn't believe that some people were against it. And there are a couple of blind bodega stories as well. Show notes at https://www.iCantCU.com/193       Guest Host Appearance On That Real Blind Tech Show Episode 96 Again, it was an honor to fill in for Ed Plumacher on That Real Blind Tech Show (https://www.BlindTechShow.com). In episode 96, we talk about the resolutions from the ACB Convention.  Testing Accessibility Of Citadel Credit Union's Website After our August Keystone Chapter meeting, we did accessibility testing of Citadel Credit Union's website (https://www.citadelbanking.com/). The testing was frustrating for most of us, but it was due to the app we used to capture our responses more than the bank's website. The app, User Testing, was not fully accessible and created most, if not all, of the problems. Support iCantCU Do you shop at Amazon? I would appreciate it if you clicked on this link to make your purchases: https://www.iCantCU.com/amazon. I participate in the Amazon Associate Program and earn commissions on qualifying purchases. The best part is, you don't pay extra for doing this! White Canes Connect Podcast In episode 043 of White Canes Connect, Lisa and I talk to Jenine Stanley from Aira (https://www.aira.io). She tells us all the benefits of the tool, how businesses and organizations can partner with the company, and how you can become an agent to assist the blind and visually impaired.   Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-canes-connect/id1592248709 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1YDQSJqpoteGb1UMPwRSuI IHeartRadio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-white-canes-connect-89603482/ Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7dd1600d-05fa-48f3-8a8e-456e30e690bc/white-canes-connect My Podcast Gear Here is all my new gear and links to it on Amazon. I participate in the Amazon Associates Program and earn a commission on qualifying purchases. Zoom Podtrak P4: https://amzn.to/33Ymjkt Zoom ZDM Mic & Headphone Pack: https://amzn.to/33vLn2s Zoom H1n Recorder: https://amzn.to/3zBxJ9O  Gator Frameworks Desk Mounted Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/3AjJuBK Shure SM58 S Mic: https://amzn.to/3JOzofg  Sennheiser Headset (1st 162 episodes): https://amzn.to/3fM0Hu0  Support Keystone Chapter Please donate to the Keystone Chapter of the National Federation Of The Blind Of Pennsylvania by going to http://www.SupportKeystoneChapter.org. Scroll down to the text field and enter the amount you'd like to donate. PayPal handles payments, but you don't need a PayPal account. You can donate with any credit or debit card. Thank you so much! I appreciate it. Follow the iCantCU Podcast, so you don't miss an episode! Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon | Google | IHeartRadio Reach Out On Social Media Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn Get In Touch If you've got questions, comments, or show ideas, I want to hear from you! Call (646) 926-6350 and leave a message. Include your name and town, and let me know if using your voice on an upcoming episode is okay. You can also email the show at iCantCUPodcast@gmail.com.  

Whether you attended the convention in-person or virtually, this was your chance to provide feedback. What did you like? What would you change? All comments were welcome. Sponsored by Convention Steering Committee

Whether you attended the convention in-person or virtually, this was your chance to provide feedback. What did you like? What would you change? All comments were welcome. Sponsored by Convention Steering Committee

Whether you attended the convention in-person or virtually, this was your chance to provide feedback. What did you like? What would you change? All comments were welcome. Sponsored by Convention Steering Committee

Convention events happening June 22 through June 25; news about exhibits and tours; convention sessions announced by email after the program went to print; plus new Braille on Demand service from NLS

Do you want to learn how you can participate virtually or in person at the upcoming 2022 ACB Conference and Convention? Hear Janet Dickelman, ACB Convention Coordinator, as she shared more about convention activities. Sponsored by ACB Membership Committee

2022 Appetizer Auction Day One Opens Thursday, June 16 at 12:00 noon ET Closes Friday, June 17 at 12:00 noon ET Opening Bids Included Appetizer Auction Rules and Information: Contact Leslie Spoone at 407 678-4163 or email at lesliespoone@cfl.rr.com with your bid. Please provide your name, phone number, email, item number and bid amount. Bids must be in $5.00 increments. Leslie will send out Appetizer Auction information communicating the high bid on each item at 5:00pm ET, 8:00pm ET and 9:00am ET each day. Billing for both the Appetizer Auction and The ACB Summer Auction will begin on Monday, June 20 for the total amount of all winning purchases. Appetizer Auction Items Day One 201 $50 Rada Cutlery gift certificate donated by ACB Board Director Donna Brown Opening Bid $25 For the cook of the house or the wannabee cook, cutlery from Rada is made in the USA and is guaranteed for life. Choose from a variety of knives, utensils, pans, food mixes, and more. Items will be shipped from the factory directly to your home. 202 The Stars and Stripes Crafters Gift Basket donated by Anonymous Opening Bid$25 This basket includes 5 rolls of red, white, and blue decorative mesh ribbon, a star-shaped wreath frame, 3 sheets pearl stick-on gems 216 of each color red, white and blue. Jeweled boarder stickers made of rhinestones and pearls 10 inches long .5 inch wide 15 white and 15 blue, 6 scalloped rhinestones boarder stickers 10 inches long in blue, 2 pages of rub-on foil transfers various patriot images, 2 blue stencils with border designs, 2 pages of jeweled star stick-ons, 24 blank 5x7 cards 8 white, 8 red, 8 blue with 24 matching white envelopes, 24 blank 4.25 x 5.5 8 white, 8 blue, 8 red with matching white envelopes also comes with 6 pages of rubber stamps for paper stamping approximately 36 stamps. 203 Handmade Crochet Afghan donated by Nancy Moreno Opening Bid $40 This beautiful handmade afghan is 45 inches wide and 58 inches long. The colors are yellow, orange and beige. You will love cuddling up on a cold night with a special friend! 204 One-Year License for Office 365 donated by Anonymous Opening Bid $50 Make the most of your Microsoft 365 Premium Office apps and more. Make life more creative, organized, and secure. Install Office apps on your favorite devices including Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Now it's easier than ever to write, design, and share seamlessly across your devices. You get smart assistance features as soon as they are released in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint so you're always working with the latest. Now, you can manage multiple calendars in one view to stay on top of work meetings, remote schooling, and family time. Back up your files with 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage. 205 Mary Kay Satin Hands Set donated by Nancy Folsom Opening Bid $25 This 3-step process will leave your hands and feet feeling soft, smooth, and luxurious! The Satin Hands set softens, exfoliates, and moisturizes each time you use it. Now that we are washing our hands more than ever, this set is great for guys and gals to help keep your hands healthy! You will love how great your hands feel! You can use it on your feet as well. 206 American Patriot with Statue of Liberty Picture Frame donated by Sharon Dutmer Opening Bid $20 This is an 8 by 10-inch brown frame with a picture of the American Patriot with the Statue of liberty and the American Eagle with a flag in the background. It will look lovely hanging on your wall. 207 Three Dozen of Your Choice Homemade Cookies donated by Patty Slaby Opening Bid $30 Wow, Patty's delicious homemade cookies are back by demand! Enjoy three dozen cookies of your choice. There are many kinds, but a few might include: snickerdoodles, ginger, oatmeal varieties, peanut butter varieties and many more. Yum, Yum! 208 $100 Amazon Gift Card donated by Jim and Vickie Kennedy Opening Bid $60 It's time to treat yourself to something special and here's a gift card to help you do it. $100 in spending at Amazon! 209 Three Scented Sprays from Dau De Parfum donated by Connie Jacomini Opening Bid $25 Enjoy these Dolly Parton perfumes Above Deu De Parfum Spray which is 3.4fluid ounces. Also, enjoy Love Notes by Michael Buble, Dau De Parfum 3.4 fluid ounces and an Invitation by Michael Buble, which is 1.7 fluid ounces. Wow, what an extravaganza! This would make a fantastic gift for that someone special in your life or if you just want to spoil yourself. 210 Amazon Echo Dot 3rd Generation donated by The Literacy Project Opening Bid $25 Our most popular smart speaker with a fabric design. It is our most compact smart speaker that fits perfectly into small spaces. Improved speaker quality. Better speaker quality than Echo Dot Gen 2 for richer and louder sound. Pair with a second Echo Dot for stereo sound. Designed to protect your privacy - Built with multiple layers of privacy protections and controls, including a microphone off button that electronically disconnects the microphones. 211 Plot Stitch Editorial Review donated by Ann Harrison Opening Bid $20 For the winner, I will provide a critique of the first three chapters of a manuscript, or a short work up to 10,000 words. This is such a wonderful item to either give to yourself or a friend. Please contact Ann at theplotstitch@gmail.com 212 A Basket of Goodies from Blind Girl Designs donated by Tricia Waechter Opening Bid $25 The basket will be filled with 3 assorted Blind Girl Designs printed t shirts in your favorite size (S to 5XL) in black, ash grey, and deep blue. A black cotton sun hat to keep the summer sun off your peepers, and a bundle of soft, stretchy knit beanie hats each in their own little organza drawstring pouches. 213 Braille Plus Mobile Manager donated by Roberta McCall Opening Bid $35 Braille+ unit: rectangular gray plastic case with brushed aluminum faceplate; top features diamond-shaped navigation pad in middle with five application buttons immediately above and three below; gray 12 key numeric keyboard at bottom; six rectangular blue braille keys on left and three braille keys on right (shift, space, and alt); speaker grill at top middle of face, along with screened APH logo and Braille+ logo in blue; on bottom of case is keyboard lock toggle and interface cable port; on left side of case is volume toggle, speaker on/off button, and record button; on top of case are line in jack, mini SD card reader slot, headphone jack, and headset jack. 214 $25 Amazon Gift Card and a $25 Oriental Trading Gift Card donated by Monica Svopa and ACB of Nebraska Opening Bid $30 It's time to treat yourself to something special and here's a gift card to help you do it. $25 in spending at Amazon! Also, enjoy this $25 gift card to Oriental Trading to buy some unique gifts for yourself or friends. 215 $100 Gift Card to Urbane Salon in Omaha, Nebraska donated by Ann Brash Opening Bid $50 Enjoy pampering yourself while in Omaha over a busy week during convention. You can look spectacular for the banquet. Urbane Salon and Day Spa is a full service, Aveda salon offering excellent hair care services for men, women, and children and exceptional spa services. Our skilled stylists will provide you with the quality service you deserve and the style you will love. This salon is three blocks from the hotel in Omaha. 216 Storage Galore donated by Marsha farrow Opening bid $30 Silicone reusable bags: reduce plastic waste with reusable bags to take meals and snacks with you on the go! Each silicone bag has a clear window and a leakproof zipper so you can see and seal whatever's inside plus, these bags are perfect for sous-vide cooking. They can go in your freezer, refrigerator, microwave, or oven (400 degrees max). This set includes the following items: • Small Reusable Storage Bag - Take snacks with you on the go. Holds 1.5 cups (375 mL). • Medium Reusable Storage Bag - Perfect for meal prep, storing snacks, and sous-vide cooking. Holds 3 cups (750 mL). • Medium Reusable Sandwich Bag - Store sandwiches, snacks, and more. Holds 3 cups (750 mL). • Large Reusable Storage Bag - Use for transporting snacks, storing leftovers, and sous-vide cooking. Holds 8 cups (1.9 L). Step up your meal prep: • Our Cut & Store Containers are the ultimate 2-in-1 kitchen storage containers. Outfitted with lids that double as cutting boards, you can use these durable containers to cut and store your food. Plus, they stack to save you counter and fridge space. Refrigerator, freezer, and dishwasher safe. 217 Tan Denim Purse donated by Anonymous Opening Bid $25 A lovely purse made from jeans. This one is from a repurposed pair of tan cargo pants, or kakis. The purse is 16 inches deep and 18 inches wide. The purse part is made from the upper part of the pants, so pockets are still used as part of the waistband functions as the top band of purse legs of the pants were cut up and sewn to make the two purse handles, one on either side of the opening. Hammer on coat snaps were used so purse can be snapped closed at the top. The purse is lined with a navy blue, burgundy and tan print and decorative belt is made from the same fabric as the lining to accent the purse. The accent belt is feed through the existing belt loops. 218 $50 Gift Certificate to Sergeant Peffer's Café Italian donated by Dana Peffer, owner of Sgt. Peffer's Café Italian Opening Bid $30 Remember the Welcome to Omaha party with its Beetles cover band as you dine-in or carry-out at Sgt. Peffer's Café Italian with a $50 gift certificate. Sgt. Peffer's is a charming, Italian eatery decorated in a Beetles theme. The restaurant is located 4 miles west of downtown Omaha. Expires April 2023. 219 Bakers Candies donated by Kristal Platt Opening Bid $50 Sample in advance Two 1-pound bags of mouth-watering Bakers Candies variety chocolates where the ACB Convention tour will visit. 220 $150 Spencer's Steaks and Chops Gift Certificate donated by The Literacy Project Opening Bid $70 Enjoy dining at this fantastic steak house in Omaha. This steak house offers crafted cocktails with prime beef and prime pork. This certificate expires July 21, 2022. 221 Josh Allen Quarterback NFL Official Jersey donated by Angelo Lanier Opening Bid $50 Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills Quarterback, is a rising superstar. You will enjoy having this extra-large blue jersey in your sports collection! This is truly a must to have for yourself or to give someone for a special gift. 222 Four $25 Starbucks Gift Cards donated by Tennessee Council of the Blind Opening Bid $50 Everyone loves a good cup of coffee. It's even better with a friend. 223 Restore Your Brailler donated by John Harden Opening Bid $45 Is your good old Perkins braille writer not working as good as it once did? John Harden's quality Brallier repair service will take care of that for you. Ship John your machine and he will return it to you in like new condition with a brand-new dust cover complements of John's quality service. Contact John to make shipping arrangements. 224 $75 Gift Certificate to Cranberry Sweets donated by ACB of Oregon Cranberry Sweets on the Beautiful Southern Coast of Oregon Opening Bid $40 Do you have a sweet tooth? Does the sound of homemade, hand crafted, goodies strike your fancy? Then head on over to the website for Cranberry Sweets. Browse everything from chocolate dipped cranberries, a massive variety of flavored popcorn, cheeses, cookies, etc. I mean you name it they probably have it. With your gift card you aren't able to order online but give the fabulous ladies at Cranberry Sweets a call and they will be more than happy to help you out. They can ship directly to you and even tell you what some of their seasonal treats are at the time of your call. Contact Information: Cranberry Sweets 1005 Newmark Ave. Coos Bay, OR. 97420 (541)888-9824 225 The Pocket Bible Donated by Rev. Ray Raysor, President DC Council of the Blind Opening Bid $40 The Pocket Bible is a self-contained digital device that contains the entire Bible. It is about the size of the old cassette tapes and has navigation buttons that allow forward and backward movement by both book and chapter. It has no moving parts and is rugged and water resistant. The Pocket Bible Player has both an internal speaker and an earphone jack. • English Standard Version • King James Version • New King James Version • New American Standard Bible • New International Version (NIV) • New Living Translation ® • Audio Bibles in Spanish also available. 226 Amazon Fire TV Stick donated by Margie Donovan Opening Bid $30 The Amazon Fire TV Stick is a device joining the ranks of home entertainment streaming technologies. The Fire Stick plugs into your TV's HDMI port giving you access to your favorite TV shows, movies, music, games, photos and more. It has both screen reading and magnification capability and is accessible to the blind and visually impaired community. You can watch Prime Video, Netflix, Disney, and much more all with audio description.

Announcing the first 2022 KCB Assistive Technology grant plus guidelines and how to apply; low vision events at the ACB convention sponsored by CCLVI; new braille/lowvision game for children and adults, new magazines from BARD and your library, how a blind guy saved a sighted friend's computer data, and a look back in time

Do you want to learn how you can participate virtually or in person at the upcoming 2022 ACB Conference and Convention? Listeners heard Janet Dickelman, ACB Convention Coordinator, inform attendees how to register and participate fully in all convention activities. Sponsored by ACB Membership Committee

Archaeology and black history at the Kentucky School for the Blind; International Relations Committee events at the upcoming ACB conference and convention; 22 events in the history of library services for the blind and print disabled

Want to know about the 2022 ACB National Convention? Join Janet Dickelman, ACB convention coordinator, Saint Paul, MN to find out. Learn about the General Sessions, the Affiliate presentations, the exhibit hall, and the tours. If you can not be there in person, learn how you can listen as a part of The ACB Media Network. There will be time for questions. Presenter Contact Info Email: janet.dickelman@gmail.com

Want to know about the 2022 ACB National Convention? Join Janet Dickelman, ACB convention coordinator, Saint Paul, MN to find out. Learn about the General Sessions, the Affiliate presentations, the exhibit hall, and the tours. If you can not be there in person, learn how you can listen as a part of The ACB Media Network. There will be time for questions. Presenter Contact Info Email: janet.dickelman@gmail.com

Latest Updates on Voting, Resolutions, and Amendments Procedures for this year's ACB Convention Since we will be holding this year's conference and convention in hybrid mode,  the Voting Task Force will join Terry with the latest details on deadline dates and other updated news to discuss and explain the plans for elections, how we will have our say as to how our organization's important documents are changed, and the handling of this year's resolutions. Come learn and bring your questions.  As always, everyone is welcome to join the conversation.

The Hawaii Association of the Blind Celebrates its 55th Annual Virtual State Convention Theme: “Traveling Thru Barriers” Saturday, March 5, 2022 I can connect Leah Neumann “Tips and Tricks” Presentation Amy Downard, Chloe Rose & Leah Neumann HAB Blind Travelers panel Discussion Panelist: Natalie Barrett, Onkar Nerurkar, Vickie Kennedy, Dr. Onder Islek, Crata Mizutani, and Skayboy Sonis. Questions to Adults on Panel: When traveling what obstacles did you have to overcome in order to get from point A to point B? How did you overcome those obstacles? What resolutions did you come to? What advocacy issues do you currently face? What stage of resolution are you currently in? Questions for our Youths on the Panel: Other than going from classroom to classroom, do you use your cane when you're outside of your school or home? If yes, what types of obstacles have you faced when navigating outside of your school or home? In school have you faced any barriers when using technology? If yes, what are they? Are you the only blind student in your school? When covid-19 hit Hawai'i shortly after spring break were you given access to assistive technology that you were currently using in school? If not what steps if any have you taken to request for access to assistive technology? ACB National Report, ACB Convention treasurer, David Trott Door prizes HAB Commercial Love is Blind HAB Who We Are Commercial HAB radio PSA HAB Blind Youth Commercial Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

# In the first hour of Main Menu Live, we welcome David Kingsbury, an Assistive Technology Instructor at The Carroll Center for the Blind in Massachusetts, to discuss his new book entitled “The Windows Screen Reader Primer: All the Basics and More”. It is a free book, and we dive deep into its creation and content. In the second hour, we talk all about new Windows 11 Insider features, including all-new natural voices and more. Finally, the Information Access Committee joins all of you to talk all about what is coming up at this year's annual convention.

New Roundabout schedule coming in March and other announcements; first look at the 2022 ACB Conference and Convention schedule with ACB Convention Co-ordinator Janet Dickelman; kitchen ideas from allrecipes.com

ACB adopts electronic voting for all future conventions; gardening for people with vision loss

What Your Dog Wants You to Know; ACB Convention Highlights

# Join Dan, Janet, and others to provide your convention week feedback. What did we do right? What could we do better? We want to hear from you! Come be a part of the discussion.

Trouble shooting problems with the script talk and iPhone. Talked about voting at the ACB and NFB convension. Frying Chicken with Dave.

ACB Media and ACB Conference and Convention news;; Guide Dog Users of Kentuckiana program with Toni Eames

Table of Contents President's Message: Celebrating Fellowship and Welcoming in the Olympics at the 2021 ACB Convention, by Dan Spoone Accessing the Virtual Convention, by Janet Dickelman Continuing Education and Professional Development with ACB, by Carla Ruschival It's Not Too Late to Get Moving Together with ACB, by Katie Frederick The Mini Mall Minute, by Carla Ruschival Don't Forget MMS, by Jean Mann Summary of the April 29, 2021 Board of Directors Meeting, by Penny Reeder Let's Go Fishing!, by Dr. Ron Milliman Twenty-Five Years of Learning, by Carl Jarvis Beyond My Perception, by Kenneth Semien Sr. Here and There, edited by Cynthia G. Hawkins ACB Officers, ACB Board of Directors, ACB Board of Publications Accessing Your ACB Braille and E-Forums

4th of July trivia, announcements, technology, web accessibility, spotlight on convention programming

 Novel Ideas will have a slightly different format for May. We will start with a brief discussion led by Judy Wilkinson about the program Library users Of America has planned for the ACB Convention. If anyone from Library Users of America would like to join us in June to discuss the program for the NFB Convention, please contact me at the email address below. We look forward to hearing from you. After the presentation, we will be discussing the book Driftwood Summer by Patti Callahan Henry. DB 71559 Below is the synopsis from Bookshare. In the small seaside town of Palmetto Beach, the Sheffield sisters — responsible Riley, vivacious Maisy, and fun-loving Adalee — reunite to celebrate their mother's birthday and try to save the family bookstore, which has long been a beloved gathering place in their tight-knit community. But June also marks the return of Mack Logan, who thirteen years ago was Riley's best friend and Maisy's teenage crush. His choice of Maisy over Riley during that pivotal summer destroyed the special closeness between the sisters, and sent their lives in very different directions. Now Riley, a single mom who doubts any man will ever live up to the ideal Mack Logan, must work with her sisters while hiding a shattering secret about their mother. Maisy, a California designer, still blames Riley for ruining her one true love. And Adalee, a college coed, resents the family's intrusion into her summer plans. When Mack arrives, all three sisters are forced to confront their long-held beliefs about the conflicts that tore them apart and the bonds of love and loyalty that still draw them together. Will they allow the past to define the future? Join us in this zoom meeting to discuss this great book. Host: Randi Shelton E-Mail: rshelton820@gmail.com Co-Host Ruth Ann Acosta, E-Mail: ruth1244@gmail.com