Podcast appearances and mentions of dan spoone

20250323 ACB Membership Committee "Membership focus" call on "Handling difficult people" Originally Broadcasted March 23, 2025, on ACB Media 6   Participants learned strategies for handling difficult people to minimize disruptions in meetings. Discover ways to keep them engaged with insights from Pam Shaw, Kenneth Semien, and Dan Spoone.   Sponsored by: ACB Membership Committee     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20240119 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted January 19, 2024, on ACB Media 5   This episode featured Dan Spoone, ACB Executive Director   Sponsored by Branco Events

In the first installment of this 2-part collaborative podcast with Penny Forward, we discuss the history behind ACB's advocacy surrounding the push for the United States to create paper currency that is fully accessible to people who are blind and experiencing vision loss. Dan Spoone, ACB Interim Executive Director, and Swatha Nandhakumar, ACB Advocacy and Outreach Specialist, speak with Liz Bottner, Moe Carpenter, and Chris Peterson, representatives from Penny Forward, on the 50-year history of accessible currency advocacy, including the member-passed resolutions, and the class action lawsuit against the US Department of the Treasury.

In this collaborative podcast episode between the Penny Forward Podcast and the American Council of the Blind (ACB) Advocacy Update Podcast, we explore the past and future of accessible currency. Our guest, Dan Spoone, the ACB Interim Executive Director, shares the organization's commitment to enhancing the lives of blind and low vision individuals. We delve into the historical background of the accessible currency movement, highlighting ACB's resolutions and a significant class action lawsuit that resulted in injunctive relief. Throughout the discussion, we stress the importance of being prepared and transparent in the upcoming changes, as well as the significance of raising public awareness and advocating for accessibility. As the episode concludes, we reiterate the Penny Forward Podcast's mission to provide valuable insights and support.   Select here to see a full transcript...   Show notes ACB Advocacy Update Podcast: https://www.acbmedia.org/category/au/ To listen to part 2 select here...   Penny Forward pennyforward.com pennyforward@pennyforward.comClubhouse HouseFacebookYoutube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay  Post Production help Brynn Lee: Superblink.org   Transcription Anne Verduin   Listen Below...  

In this collaborative podcast episode between the Penny Forward Podcast and the American Council of the Blind (ACB) Advocacy Update Podcast, we explore the past and future of accessible currency. Our guest, Dan Spoone, the ACB Interim Executive Director, shares the organization's commitment to enhancing the lives of blind and low vision individuals. We delve into the historical background of the accessible currency movement, highlighting ACB's resolutions and a significant class action lawsuit that resulted in injunctive relief. Throughout the discussion, we stress the importance of being prepared and transparent in the upcoming changes, as well as the significance of raising public awareness and advocating for accessibility. As the episode concludes, we reiterate the Penny Forward Podcast's mission to provide valuable insights and support.   Select here to see a full transcript...   Show notes ACB Advocacy Update Podcast: https://www.acbmedia.org/category/au/ To listen to part 2 select here...   Penny Forward pennyforward.com pennyforward@pennyforward.comClubhouse HouseFacebookYoutube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay  Post Production help Brynn Lee: Superblink.org   Transcription Anne Verduin   Listen Below...  

20230901 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted September 1, 2023, on ACB Media 5   This session featured Dan Spoone, ACB's Executive Director. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

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 Welcome to Convention: Ray Campbell, President, Illinois Council of the Blind, Springfield, IL, and Rachel Schroeder, Immediate Past President, Illinois Council of the Blind, Springfield, IL ACB President's Report: Deb Cook Lewis Executive Director's Report: Interim Executive Director, Dan Spoone, Orlando, FL Life Member Presentations: Deb Cook Lewis and Nancy Marks-Becker, ACB CFO, Brooklyn Center, MN ACB Angels Presentations: Warren Toyama, Waipahu, HI; Camille Caffarelli, Lake in the Hills, IL; Billie Jean Keith; Ridgeland, MS ACB First-Timers: Gema Ceniceros, El Paso, TX; Janae Miller, Columbus, OH ACB JPMorgan Chase Leadership Fellows: Benjamin Wright, Henderson, KY; Malaina Vanderwal, Caledonia, MI; Terrie (Mary Theresa) Terlau, Louisville, KY; Liz Bottner, Washington, DC; Cheryl Cumings, Seattle, WA Nominating Report: Brian Charlson, Watertown, MA Credentials Committee Report: Ralph Smitherman, Jackson, MS Roll Call of Affiliates: Denise Colley, Richmond, TX Elections Video of the session can be viewed at 2023 ACB Conference & Convention: General Session July 1, 2023 - YouTube The full CART Transcript can be downloaded at Download the Saturday July 1 Opening Session CART file

Episode Description Join us for the ACB Advocacy Update as we commemorate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) with a discussion about the importance of digital access with particular focus on the experiences of people who have multiple disabilities. Clark Rachfal, ACB Director of Advocacy & Governmental Affairs, Swatha Nandhakumar, ACB Advocacy & Outreach Specialist, Dan Spoone, ACB Interim Executive Director, and Carl Richardson, Co-Chair of ACB's Sight and Sound Impaired Committee take part in this conversation. Find out more at https://acb-advocacy-update.pinecast.co

Episode Notes In the first segment Anthony welcomes Dan Spoone to share some details of how Interim Directorship will work for our beloved organization. There will be time for your questions and Shout-outs of congrats. Then we Segway to OKO the revolutionary new Pedestrian Crossing App Michael is founder and CEO of AYES. He holds a Master degree in Computer Science. Two years ago a blind family friend told Michael about his challenges while navigating outdoors. It's at that point he and his co-founders decided to build a solution for him and the 300M blind and visually impaired people. How to download OKO? You can download OKO via this link: https://apps.apple.com/be/app/oko-by-ayes/id1583614988 Possible ways for getting in touch with OKO? You can send us feedback through the OKO application. In settings there is a contact us button where you have the opportunity to write us an email. Reach us through through www.ayes.ai and start a conversation with the chat bot. Send us directly an email to hello@ayes.ai or feedback@ayes.ai with your feedback, questions, etc.

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

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 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

20230305-1 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

20230220 Presidents Office Hours Originally Aired February 20, 2023, on ACB Media 6 ACB President, Dan Spoone discussed with Deb Cook Lewis (ACB 1st Vice President) about the upcoming Legislative Seminars and surrounding activities. Dan also spoke with Kenneth Simeon SR. (ACB Board Member) about the DKM First Timers Award and the JP Morgan/Chase Leadership Fellow award.

2023 ACB Telephonic Board of Directors Meeting Agenda Tuesday, January 31, 2023 Broadcast on ACB Media 6 8:00PM ET – 11:00PM ET Call to Order: Dan Spoone, President Roll Call and Introduction of Guests: Denise Colley, Secretary Review and Approval of Agenda: Dan Spoone, President Review and Approval of Minutes: December 5, 2022, and December 12, 2022, budget for 2023, Denise Colley, Secretary Mission Moment: Dan Spoone and Eric Bridges ACB Congratulates Nancy Becker and the ACB Accounting Team: our ACB accounting team worked to navigate the federal government guidelines to successfully apply and receive over $900,000 in funds from the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) and the Employee Retention Credit Program (ERC). These funds have been instrumental in the continued development of our ACB staff and our key service programs. Many thanks to Nancy Becker, Lane Waters, Nancy Feela and the ACB accounting team.  Hip, Hip, Hurray! Consent Agenda: Dan Spoone A. Braille Forum Editor's Report – Nutshell: Sharon Lovering B. Advocacy Update Report: Clark Rachfal/Swatha Nandhakumar C. 2022 Resource Development Report: Bill Reeder and Jo Lynn Bailey Page D. Membership Services Report: Cindy Hollis E. Communication Report:  Kelly Gasque Review and Approval of the Email Vote: Denise Colley, ACB Secretary and Dan Spoone, ACB President; Background: The Rally team voted unanimously to recommend to the ACB Board Of Directors that we except Glasgow Actions Consulting proposal to contract with ACB to provide all the rally logistics, consult with creating the rally “Run Of Show”, provide their expertise on rally promotions and communications outreach with all media outlets. The ACB Rally team feels that we need their expertise to hold a professional rally that our members will be proud to attend. The Rally team also believes their knowledge will be instrumental to communicate efficiently on You Tube, ACB social media and share through official press releases. Motion: Board Members Chris Bell and Kenneth Semien Sr. would like to make and second the motion to approve a budget item for $15,000 to contract with Glasgow Actions Consulting to provide logistic and consulting services for the ACB Accessible Currency Rally in Washington D.C. President's Report: Dan Spoone A. NIH RADX team works with ACB on communications plan B. Auction Committee thanks the Board for their participation in the ACB Media holiday auction C. Update on the ACB Leadership email list that was updated with current formal ACB Leaders, and monitoring guidelines drafted and communicated – Dan and Deb D. Next Hybrid ACB Board of Directors at the D.C. Leadership Conference meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 9, 2023, at 9:00AM ET. E. Next Fall ACB Board of Directors Meeting Scheduled for September 29 – 30, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida Staff Reports: Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director, Nancy Marks Becker, Chief Financial Officer and other ACB staff members Update and Discussion on the 2023 DC Leadership Conference: Dan Spoone, Eric Bridges, Clark Rachfal, Kelly Gasque, and entire Board Committee Reports (as needed): ACB Officers and other committee liaisons. Executive Session: Legal matters Adjourn Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Get to know the hosts and the team behind the scenes.  This week is all about the Audio Description Gala. Kim and Carl return to Sunday Edition to spill a few secrets, walk us through the planning process and we will discuss the importance of advocacy and how the gala will bring even more visibility to Audio Description  Matt Ater Joins us with his take on the all important work of the ADP and the significance of the Gala. President Dan Spoone will be joining us in the First hour as we celebrate the second annual Gala and look forward to the show, the fundraising and the world seeing and hearing just exactly why ACB is the Leading voice in Audio Description.  In our second hour: Thomas Reid and Nefertiti Olivares Join us to talk about recording at 30 rock, hosting the Gala and they will fill us in on some of their other projects, and of course there will be time for Audience questions.

This episode, we speak with Dan Spoone and Clark Rachfal from the American Council of the Blind (ACB) to discuss the importance of accessibility in regards to Covid-19 testing kits and online medical portals. Recently, the Department of Justice and Department of Health and Human Services issued guidance on nondiscrimination in telehealth, which can be found here: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/07/29/hhs-and-doj-issue-guidance-on-nondiscrimination-in-telehealth-the-week-of-the-32nd-anniversary-of-the-americans-with-disabilities-act-ada.html --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

ACB members were invited to share their experiences and ideas on actions ACB and MCAC should take to implement diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within ACB. Listeners joined Dan Spoone, ACB President and Cheryl Cumings, MCAC Chair to voice their thoughts about this important issue. Sponsored by Multicultural Affairs Committee

Listeners joined President Dan Spoone and others for an open discussion around the upcoming ACB DC Leadership Conference and whether to hold a hybrid or virtual only event. Your input was appreciated and shared with the board during its meeting on Sunday, January 16.

Listeners joined ACB President, Dan Spoone and others for an open discussion around the upcoming ACB DC Leadership Conference and whether to hold a hybrid or virtual only event. The input was appreciated and shared with the board during its meeting on Sunday, January 16.

WCB Fundraising Live Auction Auctioneers extraordinaire Cindy Hollis and Dan Spoone wrangle bidders into a frenzy … just in time for the holidays! Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-af0929 for 40% off for 4 months, and support ACB Events.

Episode Notes This Sunday at 1 PM Eastern on ACB Media 1 and just before the Gala on November 18th on ACB Media 6 Anthony is joined by President Dan Spoone, Anthony Stevens, Kim Charleson, Jennifer Flat, Carl Richardson With Special Guest Roy Samuelson and a few surprises as we: Formally Announce the categories and presenters Share the excitement of this Bold new adventure of the Audio Description Project Ruminate on the importance of Quality Audio Description And celebrate the First Annual Audio Description Gala and all the achievement of ADP, ACB and our friends and champions in the business. Here is a link and excerpt to my audio description story and info for the GALA "Then, during a major moment in my blind journey, the cellblock door was blasted off" Want to read more… Click below: https://acbvoices.wordpress.com/2021/11/11/audio-description-opening-the-cellblock-doors%ef%bf%bc/ And click the subscribe button to receive notifications when any of our American Council of the blind brothers and sisters add their voices to our amazing blog. ACB's 2021 Audio Description Awards Gala is a free & virtual event. It will be aired live at ADAwardsGala.org and on Peacock on Nov. 18th, 2021, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET Visit ADAwardsGala.org to reserve your spot now to add the Gala to your calendar!

Hello, ACB history buffs. We have completed our ACB history and are embarking on a new adventure! We will be reading the book, The Unseen Minority: A Social History of the Blind in the United States, by Frances A. Koestler, copyright 1973 and 1994 by the American Foundation for the Blind. It is available on BARD and BookShare. Before we begin the reading discussion, let's talk about other books we may wish to read and discuss our thoughts and feelings regarding the awesome event we held with our current ACB president, Dan Spoone, and our past ACB presidents, Paul Edwards, Chris Gray, Mitch Pomerantz, and Kim Charlson. We revere and send our warmest regards to Oral Miller, who was not on the call but is certainly not forgotten.

Episode Notes The Voting Task Force and Constitution and By-Law Committee will be on Sunday Edition on 8/15/2021 from 1:00-3:00 PM EDT to preview the Special Membership meeting to be held at 4:00 PM EDT on 8/15/2021. Members of the Constitution and By-Law Committee and Voting Task Force will take questions on the proposed constitutional amendments so members understand the changes being proposed to the constitution to allow for remote voting and remote meetings in upcoming conferences and conventions. Members that will be attending will be President Dan Spoone. From the VTF it will be Koni Sims, Jeff Thom, and Pat Sheehan. From B&C will be Ray Campbell and John McCann

The ACB Diamond Jubille auction held on July 20 2021. Featuring auctioneers: Cindy Hollis and Meka White, Dan Spoone and Kim Charleson.

Episode Notes Tuesday Topics welcomes committee members about the constitutional changes that we will be considering on the 14th. From the Constitution and Bylaws committee we have Dan Spoone and John McCann. From the Voting Task Force we have Jeff Thom, Patrick Sheehan and Koni Simms. Our two hour program should give us enough time to not only get a clear idea of what the proposals are and are not. The folks on our call receive feedback from callers before the proposals are formally made. Find out more at https://acb-tuesday-topics.pinecast.co

ACB President, Dan Spoone, and ACB Membership Services Coordinator, Cindy Hollis, will tell participants about the benefits, advocacy, and services provided by the American Council of the Blind. Sponsored by the ACB Membership Committee

Episode Description Join ACB's advocacy team, Clark and Swatha, as they highlight the entertainment track of the 2021 ACB Conference and Convention. Whether in-person or virtual, the ACB Conference and Convention is an opportunity for family and community to come together in a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment. Also participating in this conversation are ACB's President, Dan Spoone, and ACB's Convention Coordinator, Janet Dickelman, and we want you to join us for this year's conference and convention! To learn more about the 2021 Convention, visit: https://acbconvention.org.

Finding the Money: How does ACB do its budget every year? Where does our income originate? How much money do we have in the bank or in investments? Is ACB healthy financially? Or should we be worried? These are just some of the questions we will explore as we invite our President, Dan Spoone; our treasurer, David Trott; and our Director of Resource Development, Anthony Stephens. These three exemplary gentlemen will help us get a picture of how the work ACB does is funded. I think that those of you who tune in will have a lot to think about as we explore the financial well-being of ACB! Find out more at https://acb-tuesday-topics.pinecast.co

# Opening remarks by Dan Spoone, ACB President and Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director; dedication of the 2021 leadership conference to Charles Crawford ; Fostering diversity: an update from the Multicultural affairs committee

Clark Rachfal, ACB Director of Advocacy & Governmental Affairs finishes up the Legislative seminar with a chat of several ACB Blindness Partners, followed by a  Wrap up of the Leadership conference with ACB president Dan Spoone and feedback from attendees of the virtual event. Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-af0929 for 40% off for 4 months, and support ACB Events.

Welcome to the 2020 MSCB convention! Here is the agenda for this evening: Welcome and opening remarks. Donna Brown, MSCB President and Glen Pinkard, convention chair. What Can ACB Do for You? Dan Spoone, ACB President, Orlando, FL. Up Close and Personal with the Real Voice of the West Virginia Mountaineers, Tony Caridi, Morgantown, WV. Walkin' and Rockin' Through the West Virginia Hills, Josh Haza, writer of the ACB Walk songs, Romney, WV. Many thanks to Doug Hunsinger for editing and preparing these archives.

Episode Notes The fireworks went off, and we literally walked together onto the Path to the Future; and it was filled with so many amazing moments! This week, we celebrate a victorious Convention; In Movers & Shakers, Ron Brooks joins us to speak about the sand-out Transportation forums, other projects he is working on, and lets us dive into his life. In the Spotlight, I finally have a reason big and bold enough to convince Gabriel Lopez Kafati to join us for an in-depth conversation. Celebrating 20 years of Blind Pride International; his participation in the wildly-praised International Relations collaboration with BPI in Voices From Around the World; and of course, I'll try to pry some personal tad-bits out of him. Finally, in Happenings, our esteemed leaders Dan Spoone and Eric Bridges will share with us their highlights from the Path we all just took. Debbie Hazelton, Jason Castonguay, Janet Dickelman, and Tony Stephens will also join the celebration and give us glimpses from behind-the-scenes! As always, Sunday Edition welcomes your comments and questions for our guests; If you just want to listen to the Parade from a comfortable seat in your living room, Sunday Edition is broadcast every week on ACB Radio Mainstream at 1:00 PM EDT, and replays again at 10:00 PM EDT.

American Council of the Blind (ACB) 2020 Virtual Conference and Convention 20200705 005 Convention Q&A with Jeff Bishop and ACB President Dan Spoone

Once again, Dan Spoone and Eric Bridges come together to reminisce, predict, and just have fun chatting about everything and anything sports, and they want you to join in the fun.

Once again, Dan Spoone and Eric Bridges come together to reminisce, predict, and just have fun chatting about everything and anything sports, and they want you to join in the fun.

Grab an adult beverage, a bag of Chips or Cheetos and join Eric Bridges and Dan Spoone to chat all about Sports!! It's Dan and Eric's version of March Madness!

New programs, schedule changes, and on-line opportunities created due to the coronavirus outbreak; interview with ACB President, Dan Spoone - how ACB is helping you stay connected

New programs, schedule changes, and on-line opportunities created due to the coronavirus outbreak; interview with ACB President, Dan Spoone - how ACB is helping you stay connected

Table of Contents President's Message: New Year's Resolutions, by Dan Spoone 2020 Tours in Schaumburg, by Janet Dickelman Lights, Camera, Action! Apply to Become a 2020 Recipient of the DKM First-Timers Award, by Kenneth Semien Sr. Call for Nominees for 2020 ACB Awards, by Deb Trevino and Debbie Rozear The BOP Seeks to Award Excellence, by Deb Cook Lewis SMART, SMARTER, or SMARTEST: What Kind of Goals Would You Like to Achieve?, by Linda Bolle Limitless Learning, by Sue Lichtenfels It's Funny How Jokes, Humor Work, by Larry P. Johnson Summary of ACB Board of Directors Conference Calls, by Deb Cook Lewis MMS Wants You, by Jean Mann Affiliate News Involving At-Large Members, compiled by Ardis Bazyn Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski High Tech Swap Shop ACB Officers ACB Board of Directors ACB Board of Publications Accessing Your ACB Braille and E-Forums

From the Sound Prints archive: Dan Spoone - growing up visually impaired,, working at Cinderella's Castle in Disneyworld, running a pizza parlor, joining the corporate world, to ACB First Vice President

From the Sound Prints archive: Dan Spoone - growing up visually impaired,, working at Cinderella's Castle in Disneyworld, running a pizza parlor, joining the corporate world, to ACB First Vice President

Brief history of braille; blind magician to speak at ACB convention; Crossroads banquet address by Dan Spoone, ACB First Vice President

Brief history of braille; blind magician to speak at ACB convention; Crossroads banquet address by Dan Spoone, ACB First Vice President

Reading with the Seeing AI app from Microsoft; Dan Spoone, Part II; Jackie Williams, new Principal at the Kentucky School for the Blind; calendar of events and more

Reading with the Seeing AI app from Microsoft; Dan Spoone, Part II; Jackie Williams, new Principal at the Kentucky School for the Blind; calendar of events and more