ACB Events

20220917-3 Oklahoma Council of the Blind 20220917-3 Banquet - Kay Love, President Oklahoma Council of the Blind Back Together, Better than Ever Banquet - Kay Love, President Awards Celebration Keynote Speaker: Living My Story: Deb Cook Lewis, American Council of the Blind Join Us for our Live Auction, and Our Silent Auction, Frances Poindexter Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20220917-2 Oklahoma Council of the Blind c Oklahoma Council of the Blind Back Together, Better than Ever Resources Update: o Dave Bertsch, New View Oklahoma o Brian King Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (OLBPH) Everyday a New App & How to Use Our Alexa or Google Play o Megan Rowan o Tanya Skelly, Assistive Technology Specialists, Oklahoma Services for Find out more at...

20220917-1 Oklahoma Council of the Blind 20220917-1 Morning Session Day 1 Oklahoma Council of the Blind Back Together, Better than Ever Presentation of Colors, The Buffalo Soldiers Opening Remarks Kay Love, President, Oklahoma Council of the Blind Welcome from Stan Booker, Mayor, Lawton Chamber of Commerce ACB Updates and Advocacy, Deb Cook Lewis first vice president, American Council of the Blind...

20220828 ACB Membership Focus Originally Aired August 28, 2022, on ACB Media 6 How can we bring what we learned at convention back to our affiliate members? Several affiliate leaders shared tips on getting out the great information. Sponsored by ACB Membership Committee Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20220827-3 Iowa Council of the United Blind 34th Annual Conference and Convention   Originally Broadcasted August 27, 2022, on ACB Media  Chris peterson   Budgeting on a Dime o   Chris Peterson, Founder-President, and CEO, Penny Forward §  Chris has a Bachelor’s in computer science from Southwest Minnesota State University, a Master’s in software engineering from the University of Minnesota, and h...

20220827-2 Iowa Council of the United Blind 34th Annual Conference and Convention   Originally Broadcasted August 27, 2022, on ACB Media  Memorial   Remembering Those We Have Lost o   Joann Slayton o   LaDonna Seliger   Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20220827-1Iowa Council of the United Blind 34th Annual Conference and Convention   Originally Broadcasted August 27, 2022, on ACB Media Library Update   Iowa Department for the Blind Youth Library Update o   Denise Bean, Librarian   Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20220826 Iowa Council of the United Blind 34th Annual Conference and Convention 20220826 Originally Broadcasted August 26, 2022, on ACB Media Des Moines Chapter   20220826 Greetings from the Des Moines Chapter o   Lori Trujillo Roush,    President   Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20220821 American Council of the Blind of Texas 20220821 Auction   44th Annual Conference/Convention Auction   Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

Broadcast on ACB Media One 2022 ACB Preconvention Board of Directors Meeting Friday, July 1, 2022 Staff Reports A. Executive Director: Eric Bridges B. Advocacy Director: Clark Rachfal C. Interim Resource Director: Bill Reeder D. Manager of Member Engagement: Cindy Hollis E. Chief Financial Officer: Nancy Becker Financial Narrative for 2022 Year-to-Date:**** David Trott, ACB Treasurer Review and Ap...

2022 ACB Preconvention Board of Directors Meeting Friday, July 1, 2022 Broadcast on ACB Media One   10:00AM CT – 4:00PM CT   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:**** April 1, 2022, Telephonic (Hybrid Convention) and May 19, 2022, Telephonic (Sp...

20220605 Florida Council of the Blind (FCB) 20220605 FCB Annual Business Meeting   Welcome to the 69th Annual Convention of the FLORIDA COUNCIL OF THE BLIND (FCB).  We are FCB STRONG AND WE BELIEVE IN EMPOWERMENT!!!   FCB Annual Business Meeting Bright and early on Sunday morning, participants claimed their right and responsibility as an FCB member by participating in the organization's annual bus...

20220604-3 Florida Council of the Blind (FCB) 20220604-3 Silent Auction and Banquet   Welcome to the 69th Annual Convention of the FLORIDA COUNCIL OF THE BLIND (FCB).  We are FCB STRONG AND WE BELIEVE IN EMPOWERMENT!!!   Silent Auction and Annual Banquet Participants attended FCB'S Annual Banquet: hosted by FCB President, Sheila Young. FCB’s Banquet speaker was Pamela Shaw. She is the Founder and...

20220604-2 Florida Council of the Blind (FCB) 20220604-2 Townhall Meeting   Welcome to the 69th Annual Convention of the FLORIDA COUNCIL OF THE BLIND (FCB).  We are FCB STRONG AND WE BELIEVE IN EMPOWERMENT!!!   FCB Annual Town Hall Meeting Participants attended this exciting and informative meeting moderated by President Sheila Young.  Attendees heard from the Director of the Division of Blind Ser...

20220604-1 Florida Council of the Blind (FCB) 20220604-1 Opening Ceremonies   Welcome to the 69th Annual Convention of the FLORIDA COUNCIL OF THE BLIND (FCB).  We are FCB STRONG AND WE BELIEVE IN EMPOWERMENT!!!   69th Annual State Convention Opening Ceremony Empowerment, the path to power and progress: a necessary life journey that we each must take in our own unique way, stepping out in faith in...

20220603-5 Florida Council of the Blind (FCB) 20220603-5 Awards and Scholarship Banquet   Welcome to the 69th Annual Convention of the FLORIDA COUNCIL OF THE BLIND (FCB).  We are FCB STRONG AND WE BELIEVE IN EMPOWERMENT!!!   Awards and Scholarship Banquet Participants joined us on Friday evening to celebrate and recognize FCB leaders and deserving students at a special dinner hosted in their honor...

20220603-4 Florida Council of the Blind (FCB) 20220603-4 Legislative Seminar   Welcome to the 69th Annual Convention of the FLORIDA COUNCIL OF THE BLIND (FCB).  We are FCB STRONG AND WE BELIEVE IN EMPOWERMENT!!!   FCB Annual Legislative Seminar Participants joined us for the 2022 FCB Legislative Seminar.  Our keynote speaker was Charlie Crist, member of the Florida Congressional Delegation represe...

20220603-3 Florida Council of the Blind (FCB) 20220603-3 Democracy Live   Welcome to the 69th Annual Convention of the FLORIDA COUNCIL OF THE BLIND (FCB).  We are FCB STRONG AND WE BELIEVE IN EMPOWERMENT!!!   Democracy Live  ** An update about the emerging technology of electronic ballot delivery and ballot returns with exciting new efforts for addressing and meeting the challenges of related secu...

20220603-2 Florida Council of the Blind (FCB) 20220603-2 Guide Dog Users of Florida   Welcome to the 69th Annual Convention of the FLORIDA COUNCIL OF THE BLIND (FCB).  We are FCB STRONG AND WE BELIEVE IN EMPOWERMENT!!!   Guide Dog Users of Florida (GDUF) Our annual program was entitled “You and Your New Guide”. This program discussed how the application process is used to make a match, are “middle...

** 20220603-1 Florida Council of the Blind (FCB) 20220603-1 Election of Board Members and Braille Revival League of Florida (BRLF)   Welcome to the 69th Annual Convention of the FLORIDA COUNCIL OF THE BLIND (FCB).  We are FCB STRONG AND WE BELIEVE IN EMPOWERMENT!!!   The Braille Revival League of Florida (BRLF) Our speaker was Paul Edwards.  He talked about the history of the Braille Revival Leagu...

20220531 Florida Council of the Blind (FCB) 20220531Auction   Welcome to the 69th Annual Convention of the FLORIDA COUNCIL OF THE BLIND (FCB).  We are FCB STRONG AND WE BELIEVE IN EMPOWERMENT!!!   FCB Auction   Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20220521 2022 Arizona Council of the Blind Convention 20220521 Morning Session Day 2 Smart Home appliances o Tim Scwartz Sponsor, Member Testimonial Ed Henkler: Employment Access for Veterans and the Blind and Visually Impaired and Introduction to Smart Cane Technology Sponsor, Member Testimonial Ability360 – Advocating in Arizona (Legislative 101) Sponsor, Member Testimonial Find out more at http...

20220520 2022 Arizona Council of the Blind Convention 20220520 Afternoon Session Day 1 Opening / President’s Welcome Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs Sponsor, Member Testimonial ACB Legislative Initiatives o Eric Bridges o Clark Rachfal Sponsor, Member Testimonial Frank Vance: Helping Others Help Us Sponsor, Member Testimonial Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20220515-1 California Council of the Blind 20220515-1 6th General Session Day 4 2022 Conference & Convention Navigating the Future Together Gabe Griffith, President, Presiding To close the 2022 virtual convention, we concluded our convention business meeting. This meeting included the 2021 Convention Minutes, Treasurer’s Report, Newell Perry Report, and included voting on proposed Resolutions...

20220514-3 California Council of the Blind 20220514-3 CCB Banquet Day 3 2022 Conference & Convention Navigating the Future Together CCB Banquet o Larry Gassman, Master of Ceremonies, Fullerton, Ca Participants celebrated CCB at our Banquet. We announced our annual award winners, listened to a fun panel presentation from CCB’s Children of Blind Parents, and back by popular demand was entertaine...