ACB Events

72nd Annual State Convention Opening Ceremony Empowering Through AI: Presented by Jeff Bishop and moderated by Debbie Grubb Jeff Bishop was a prominent figure in the field of accessibility and assistive technology, dedicated to enhancing digital experiences for individuals with visual impairments; President of Blind Information Technology Specialists (BITS); served on the Board of Publications and...

20250516-4 FCB convention Friday night banquet Originally broadcasted May 16, 2025, on ACB Media 8 Awards and Scholarships BanquetAttendees celebrated and recognized FCB leaders and deserving students at a special dinner hosted in their honor by Mary Tyson and Sheila Young, committee chairs for the Awards, Education, Leadership and Scholarships Committees. Select advocates and leaders were recogni...

20250516-3 FCB convention afternoon Originally broadcasted May 16, 2025 on ACB Media 8 ·       FCB Annual Legislative Seminar Moderated by Debbie Grubb Attendees joined the 2025 FCB Legislative Seminar. The FCB legislative team brought interesting, informative and insightful thoughts regarding the reception by the Florida Congressional delegation of the 2025 legislative imperatives set forth by AC...

20250516-2 FCB convention morning session continued Originally broadcasted May 16, 2025 on ACB Media 8 ·       Coalitions for the Concerns of the Totally Blind (CCTB)This year, The Coalition for the Concerns of the Totally Blind had a program featuring Hans, founder and CEO of Be My Eyes, who informed attendees of the many things they were doing for the blind and low vision community. Be My Eyes w...

20250516-1 FCB convention morning session Originally broadcasted May 16, 2025 on ACB Media 8 ·       Braille Revival League of Florida (BRLF)Program for Braille Revival League of Florida Presenters: Paul Edwards and Elizabeth Bowden For those who had always wanted to explore using a braille display, the program from Braille Revival League of Florida was made for them. After the business meeting, w...

20250503-3 CCB Convention - Saturday - Banquet Session 6. – Evening Originally broadcasted on May 3, 2025, on ACB Media 9 5 PM Banquet MC: Steve Bauer, CCB Secretary, Culver City CA We invited everyone to join us for our 2025 virtual banquet, celebrating CCB and its members. In addition to our traditional publications and community awards, the winner of the newly revamped Chapter of the Year award...

20250503-2 CCB Convention - Saturday - General Session 5. – Afternoon Originally broadcasted on May 3, 2025, on ACB Media 9 1 PM to 3:30 PM Session 5 Presiding Officer: Steve Bauer, Secretary, Culver City CA 1 PM Uber Guide Dog Handler Self-identification Program, Speaker TBA 1:45 PM, Panel on the Future of Advocacy, Moderator: Guillermo Robles, CCB First Vice President, Culver City CA Presenters:...

20250503-1 CCB Convention - Saturday - General Session 4. – Morning Originally broadcasted on May 3, 2025, on ACB Media 9 Saturday, May 3, 9 AM to 12 noon, General Session 4 Presiding Officer: Guillermo Robles, CCB Vice President, Culver City CA 9:00 AM Announcements 9:10 AM In Memoriam We remembered CCB members who had left us during the past year. 9:30 AM ACB Update, Scott Thornhill, Executive D...

20250502-2 CCB Convention - Friday - General Session 3. Elections – Evening Originally broadcasted on May 2, 2025, on ACB Media 9 General Session 3, 6 PM to 9 PM Presiding Officer: Lisa Thomas, CCB Treasurer, Fresno CA 6 PM Announcements 6:10 PM, President’s message; Sarah Harris, CCB President Fresno CA 7 PM Elections Other business Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20250502-1 CCB Convention - Friday - General Session 2. – Afternoon Originally broadcasted on May 2, 2025, on ACB Media 9 Friday, May 2, 1 PM to 4 PM, General Session 2 Presiding Officer: Sarah Harris, CCB President, Fresno CA 1 PM, President’s Welcome, Pledge of Allegiance and Announcements National anthem 1:15 PM, Update from the Department of Rehabilitation, Presenters: Kim Rutledge, Director D...

20250501 CCB Convention - Thursday - General Session 1. – Evening Originally broadcasted on May 1, 2025, on ACB Media 9 Thursday, May 1, Opening Session, 6 PM to 7:45 PM Presiding Officer: Rob Turner, CCB Second Vice President, Sunnyvale, CA 6 PM Conference & Convention Report Presenters: Guillermo Robles, CCB First Vice President and Convention Co-Chair, Culver City CA Andrea DeKlotz; Convent...

Bay State Council of the Blind Arts Access Information Day at Perkins Welcome – David Kingsbury, BSCB President Broadway in Boston: Boston Opera House, Em Rihl, Operations Assistant www. BroadwayInBoston.com Think Outside the Vox & Open Door Theatre Samatha Gould, President www. ThinkOutsideTheVox.org Arts Boston: Claire Williamson, Deputy Director Artsboston.org Museum of Fine Arts – Boston:...

Saturday evening banquet and memorial service 20250426 Illinois Convention Banquet Originally broadcasted on April 26, 2025, on ACB Media 8 7 PM Virtual Banquet Banquet Speakers Jack and Jill Fox, Talking Book Narrators with American Printing House for the Blind, Louisville Kentucky Award presentations from the ICB Awards Committee Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20250425 Illinois convention Friday morning Originally broadcasted on April 25, 2025, on ACB Media 8 9 AM welcome and key introduction Ray Campbell, President Illinois Council of the Blind Friday morning Focus, Illinois Services and Resources 9:15 BBS Report Andrew Web, BCCBS Director 10 AM NLS update Steven McMinn Director Illinois Braille and Talking Book Library 11 AM Equip for Equality Cheryl...

20250412 Arizona Council of the Blind Convention Morning Session Originally broadcasted on zoom on April 12, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am: Advocacy Panel 10:00am - 11am: ACB panel Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20250322-5 - Nebraska Convention - 05 - Afternoon Pre-show.mp3 Originally broadcasted on March 22, 2025, on ACB Media 8 Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20250322-4 - Nebraska Convention - 04 - Second Morning Session.mp3 Originally broadcasted on March 22, 2025, on ACB Media 8 Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20250322-8 - Nebraska Convention - 08 - Second Afternoon Session.mp3 Originally broadcasted on March 22, 2025, on ACB Media 8 Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20250322-6 - Nebraska Convention - 06 - First Afternoon Session.mp3 Originally broadcasted on March 22, 2025, on ACB Media 8 Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20250322-9 - Nebraska Convention - 09 - Banquet.mp3 Originally broadcasted on March 22, 2025, on ACB Media 8 Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20250322-2 - Nebraska Convention - 02 - First Morning Session.mp3 Originally broadcasted on March 22, 2025, on ACB Media 8 Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20250322-3 - Nebraska Convention - 03 - Morning Break.mp3 Originally broadcasted on March 22, 2025, on ACB Media 8 Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20250322-1 - Nebraska Convention - 01 - Morning Pre-show.mp3 Originally broadcasted on March 22, 2025, on ACB Media 8 Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD VENDORS OF AMERICA CELEBRATING OVER FIFTY YEARS OF ACHIEVEMENT AND ADVOCACY RSVA SAGEBRUSH 2025 NATIONAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM TRAINING CONFERENCE Pre-Conference RSVA Board of Directors Meeting Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD VENDORS OF AMERICA CELEBRATING OVER FIFTY YEARS OF ACHIEVEMENT AND ADVOCACY RSVA SAGEBRUSH 2025 NATIONAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM TRAINING CONFERENCE Day 1 Morning Moderator: Randall Crosby (FL), Crosby’s Café, Inc., RSVA® Board member Welcome to Sagebrush: Scott Eggen (MN), SVS Vending, RSVA® President Welcome from Nevada: Business Enterprises of Nevada Introductions: Scott E...