Podcast appearances and mentions of Peggy R Garrett

Opening Session Greetings/Welcome: President Peggy R. Garrett Invocation: Chris Prentice, ACBT Board/Austin Chapter Pledge of Allegiance: Mary Alice Gary, Aet CBT Secretary, Alamo Chapter National Anthem: Diana Herrada, Houston Chapter Governor's Acknowledgement ACBT History & 44th Birthday Celebration Acknowledge Sponsors: Kenneth Semien Sr., Immediate Past President, Beaumont Chapter Door prizes: Linda Lewis 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.

Opening Ceremony Greetings/Welcome: President Peggy R. Garrett Invocation: Chris Prentice, ACBT Board/Austin Chapter Pledge of Allegiance: Mary Alice Gary, Aet CBT Secretary, Alamo Chapter National Anthem: Diana Herrada, Houston Chapter Governor's Acknowledgement ACBT History & 44th Birthday Celebration Acknowledge Sponsors: Kenneth Semien Sr., Immediate Past President, Beaumont Chapter Door prizes: Linda Lewis 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.

Peggy R. Garrett, ACB’s Multicultural Affairs Committee Chair joins us to talk about a possible accessible feature for the blind on the newly-redesigned $20 bill.     To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: http://acbradio.org/mainstream, and choose one of the links under the headings “Listen to ACB Radio Mainstream” and “Now Playing;” or call 1-518-906-1820, and when prompted, press “1” for ACB Radio Mainstream East or press “2” for ACB Radio Mainstream West. You may also listen to the program live on the ACB Link mobile app. For more information, go to http://link.acb.org. Show archive page is at http://acbradio.org/speaking-out-for-the-blind. Please note that there is a link located at the top half of the page and below the heading that says: “Home » Speaking Out for the Blind” where you can subscribe to the podcast feed and listen to Speaking Out for the Blind shows ranging from episode ninety-four to the present. You may also access the feed at http://acbradio.org/softb. Facebook page is at Speaking Out for the Blind and Twitter page is at SpeakOutfortheBlind (you may also access this at SpeakOutBlind).   For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-251-inclusive-and-accessible-currency

Table of Contents Last-Minute Tips for Rochester, by Janet Dickelman Blossom with the Flower City Press Three Two One, by Jean Mann Celebrating Diversity in This Month's E-Forum, by Ron Brooks Diversity Is the Key!, by Peggy R. Garrett Song of The People, by DeAnna Quietwater Noriega Another View: Its People Make America Great, by Larry P. Johnson Girl Scout's Gold Award Project Gives Her Opportunity to Inform People about Rare Disorder, by Mikela St. John AA Meetings Meet the 21st Century, Go Online Affiliate News Passings Friends-in-Art Remembers John Dashney Notice of Proposed Settlement of Class Action Lawsuits High Tech Swap Shop Are You Enjoying the Themed Issues of 'The ACB E-Forum?', by Ron Brooks ACB Officers

Table of Contents President's Message: Meet Charles Mossop, by Kim Charlson Teach Access Project a Major Topic at CSUN Conference, by Eric Bridges Get Ready for Fun in the Land of 10,000 Dreams!, by Janet Dickelman Minnesota, Land of Many Cultures, by Peggy R. Garrett Dear Candidates: We Want to Meet You!, by Ron Brooks 2016 Leadership Institute: Learning and Growing Together, by Cindy Van Winkle Mentors Sought for Audio Describers at ACB National Convention, by Susan Glass Mini Mall Minnesota Style: Land of 10,000 Dreams, by Carla Ruschival A Reminder from the Constitution & Bylaws Committee, by John Huffman Yah You Betcha It's Time to Talk Resolutions Again!, by Mark Richert ACB Auction, the Perfect Ten Know Your Rights to Health Care, by Karen Hughes and Robert Goodman Wake Up and Walk, by Katie Frederick Leaders and Aspiring Leaders to Come Together in Omaha, by Ray Campbell Summary of the Winter Board Meetings, by Doug Powell Affiliate and Committee News Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski High Tech Swap Shop

THE BRAILLE FORUM Volume XLIX May 2011 No. 11 Published by the American Council of the Blind The American Council of the Blind strives to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and to improve quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people. Mitch Pomerantz, President Melanie Brunson, Executive Director Sharon Lovering, Editor National Office: 2200 Wilson Blvd. Suite 650 Arlington, VA 22201 (202) 467-5081 fax: (703) 465-5085 Web site: http://www.acb.org THE BRAILLE FORUM (TM) is available in braille, large print, half-speed four-track cassette tape, data CD, and via e-mail. Subscription requests, address changes, and items intended for publication should be sent to Sharon Lovering at the address above, or via e-mail to slovering at acb.org. The American Council of the Blind (TM) is a membership organization made up of more than 70 state and special-interest affiliates. To join, contact the national office at the number listed above. Those much-needed contributions, which are tax-deductible, can be sent to Attn: Treasurer, ACB, 6300 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Suite 195, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. If you wish to remember a relative or friend, the national office has printed cards available for this purpose. Consider including a gift to ACB in your Last Will and Testament. If your wishes are complex, call the national office. To make a contribution to ACB via the Combined Federal Campaign, use this number: 11155. For the latest in legislative and governmental news, call the "Washington Connection" toll-free at (800) 424-8666, 5 p.m. to midnight Eastern time, or read it online. Copyright 2011 American Council of the Blind TABLE OF CONTENTS President's Message: A New Day at NLS?, by Mitch Pomerantz ACB Honors Legislators for Distinguished Service and Launches New Legislative Initiatives, by Melanie Brunson In Memoriam: Mary Ballard Travel to Spain with ACB and Road Scholar ACB's Golden Year, by Carla Ruschival Will You Meet the DKM Challenge? Your Golden Opportunity to Volunteer at the Information Desk, by Janet Dickelman Gold Diggin' Auction in the Silver State Take Your Mark, Get Set, Go!, by Donna Brown Join the Honor Roll of ACB Life Members, by Charles S.P. Hodge Don't Miss the 2011 FIA Showcase and Cabaret Library Users of America to Host Book Flea Market, by Peggy R. Garrett One Book, One ACB Affiliate News And Two Shall Become One, by Kathy Brockman Here and There, edited by Sue Lichtenfels High Tech Swap Shop FORUM SUBSCRIPTION NOTES You can now get "The Braille Forum" by podcast! To subscribe, go to "The Braille Forum" page on www.acb.org. If you do not yet have a podcast client, you can download one from the Forum page. To subscribe to "The Braille Forum" via e-mail, go to www.acb.org/mailman/listinfo/brailleforum-L. ARE YOU MOVING? DO YOU WANT TO CHANGE YOUR SUBSCRIPTION? Contact Sharon Lovering in the ACB national office, 1-800-424-8666, or via e-mail, slovering at acb.org. Give her the information, and she'll take care of the changes for you.

THE BRAILLE FORUM Volume XLVIII May 2010 No. 11 Published by the American Council of the Blind THE AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND STRIVES TO INCREASE THE INDEPENDENCE, SECURITY, EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY, AND TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE. Mitch Pomerantz, President Melanie Brunson, Executive Director Sharon Lovering, Editor National Office: 2200 Wilson Blvd. Suite 650 Arlington, VA 22201 (202) 467-5081 fax: (703) 465-5085 Web site: http://www.acb.org THE BRAILLE FORUM (TM) is available in braille, large print, half-speed four-track cassette tape, and via e-mail. Subscription requests, address changes, and items intended for publication should be sent to Sharon Lovering at the address above, or via e-mail to slovering@acb.org. The American Council of the Blind (TM) is a membership organization made up of more than 70 state and special-interest affiliates. To join, visit the ACB web site and complete an application form, or contact the national office at the number listed above. Those much-needed contributions, which are tax-deductible, can be sent to Mike Godino at the above mailing address. If you wish to remember a relative or friend, the national office can make printed cards available for this purpose. To remember the American Council of the Blind in your Last Will and Testament, you may include a special paragraph for that purpose. If your wishes are complex, contact the ACB national office. Join the Monthly Monetary Support (MMS) Program and help improve tomorrow today in ACB. Contact Ron Milliman by e-mail, rmilliman@insightbb.com, or by phone at (270) 782-9325 and get started making tomorrow look brighter today! To make a contribution to ACB via the Combined Federal Campaign, use this number: 11155. For the latest in legislative and governmental news, call the "Washington Connection" toll-free at (800) 424-8666, 5 p.m. to midnight Eastern time, or visit the Washington Connection online at http://www.acb.org. Copyright 2010 American Council of the Blind * TABLE OF CONTENTS President's Message: Jousting in the Legal Arena, by Mitch Pomerantz Additional Information for Social Security Beneficiaries and Representative Payees Who Are Visually Impaired, by Melanie Brunson Announcing Upcoming Sleep Studies in Totally Blind Individuals Go the Extra Mile for ACB, by Berl Colley Wild Times at the Auction in the Wild West Seeking Volunteers for the Information Desk, by Janet Dickelman In Memoriam: Laurinda Steele Lacey, by John McCann Readers' Memories of Laurinda Steele Lacey BOP Launches Stellar 2010 Candidates' Page The Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss: Seeking New Members and Making Life Better for Older People with Vision Loss, by Marilyn Lutter and Penny Reeder Join the FIA Chorus, by Peter Altschul Rowing in Phoenix? Where's the Water?, by Aerial Gilbert Book Mark-It! Library Users of America to Host Book Flea Market, by Peggy R. Garrett One Book – One ACB, by Paul Edwards Affiliate News Here and There, edited by Sue Lichtenfels High Tech Swap Shop FORUM SUBSCRIPTION NOTES You can now get "The Braille Forum" by podcast! To subscribe, go to "The Braille Forum" page on www.acb.org. If you do not yet have a podcast client, you can download one from the Forum page. To subscribe to "The Braille Forum" via e-mail, go to www.acb.org/mailman/listinfo/brailleforum-L. ARE YOU MOVING? DO YOU WANT TO CHANGE YOUR SUBSCRIPTION? Contact Sharon Lovering in the ACB national office, 1-800-424-8666, or via e-mail, slovering@acb.org. Give her the information, and she'll take care of the changes for you.