ACB Events

20251018-4-ACB Of Oregon - Part 4 Originally broadcasted on October 18, 2025 on ACB Media 9 2:30-3:45 PM Lego Fun for Everyone - Hunter Palmer & Tyanne Wilmath Attendees participated in a welcoming, hands-on Lego event designed especially for people who were blind or visually impaired. Together, they built bright spring daffodils using Lego bricks. Volunteers were on hand to guide and support,...

20250928 0900 Sunday Morning 2025 NCCB Convention Business and Board Meeting North Carolina Council of the Blind 2025 State Convention Wyndham Garden Greensboro Saturday Evening September 27, 2025 – General Business Meeting Welcome & Call to Order — Sandi Owens, President Attendance Roll Call — Ashley Coleman, Secretary – Secretary’s Report — Ashley Coleman – Treasurer’s Report — Chris Flynt,...

North Carolina Council of the Blind 2025 State Convention Wyndham Garden Greensboro Saturday Evening September 27, 2025 Banquet & Evening Program Invocation Keynote Speaker — Claire Stanley, J.D. Scholarship Awards Door Prizes Closing Remarks — Sandi Owens, President Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

North Carolina Council of the Blind 2025 State Convention Wyndham Garden Greensboro Saturday Morning September 27, 2025 Opening Session — Welcome & Opening Remarks: Sandi Owens, President Pledge of Allegiance Invocation Mayor’s Welcome Abbott Diabetes Care — Pam Lisi Vanda Pharmaceuticals — Vicki Preddy, MSN, RN Disability Rights NC — Lena Welch, Attorney North Carolina Lions Foundation — Carl...

North Carolina Council of the Blind 2025 State Convention Wyndham Garden Greensboro Friday Evening September 26, 2025 Welcome & Opening Remarks — Sandi Owens, President Division of Services for the Blind — Cynthia Speight, Director Governor Morehead School — Dr. Nancy N. Barbour, Interim Superintendent NC Statewide Independent Living Council — Shana Ayscue, Executive Director State Library of...

Missouri Council of the Blind Banquet and Awards Originally broadcasted on ACB Media 8 on October 3, 2025

Friday, October 3, 2025 Education and Advocacy Meeting Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Central Time Bylaws and Resolutions Committee Meeting Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Central Time President's Luncheon Time: 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM Central Time General Assembly Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Central

20250927-3 ACB Maryland Originally broadcasted on ACB Media 8 on September 27, 2025 3:15         Mental Wellness – Pam Shaw, ACB Mental Wellness Committee Chair. Facilitator: Terry Pacheco. 4:00        It’s Game Time with Terry - Facilitator: Terry Pacheco.

20250927-2 ACB Maryland Originally broadcasted on ACB Media 8 on September 27, 2025 1:00         Get Up and Get Moving– Leslie Spoone, Chair, GUGM Committee. Facilitator: Susan Crawford.  1:30         UZURV: Who Can Use it and Who Can’t? – Gary Messman and Jo Ann Kucic; Facilitator: Pat Sheehan. 2:15 Uber: Your Opportunity to Bring Your  Questions – Briana Gilmore; Facilitator: Pat Sheehan.

20250927-4 ACB Maryland Originally broadcasted on ACB Media 8 on September 27, 2026 5:00         Social Get Together and Visit with Friends, What is Your Banquet Choice? Facilitator: Terry Pacheco. 5:45         Pre Banquet Festivities – Facilitators: Cindy LaBon and  Pat Sheehan. 6:00         Lifetime Achievement Award – Pat Sheehan, Presenter. 6:15         Banquet Guest Speaker - Peter Heide,  AC...

20250927-1 ACB Maryland Originally broadcasted on ACB Media 8 on September 27, 2025 9:30         Welcome – Cindy LaBon, President, ACB of Maryland. 9:40         Let’s Find Out Who’s Here! – Participants’ introductions –Facilitator: Cindy LaBon. 10:00       What’s New in the Way of Reading Equipment? - John Owens, Director, Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled; Ashley M. Biggs, M...

2025082302 Iowa Council of the United Blind Convention Originally broadcasted on August 23, 2025, on ACB Media 8 12:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.  ICUB Luncheon – Heartland Ballroom Luncheon Program:  Stacy Cervenka, Director, Iowa Department for the Blind. Get to know the new Director as she shares her background, accomplishments, and vision for the future. Presentation of the Marie Hoenig Brailler Award –...

2025082301 Iowa Council of the United Blind Convention Originally broadcasted on August 23, 2025, on ACB Media 8 Second General Assembly—Salon A 8:30 a.m. Call to Order – Lori Trujillo Roush, ICUB President Pledge of Allegiance – James Buffum Introduction of Participants – Convention Host, Mark Edge 8:45 a.m. American Council of the Blind Update - Claire Stanley, ACB Director of Advocacy and Gover...

2025082303 Iowa Council of the United Blind Convention Originally broadcasted on August 23, 2025, on ACB Media 8 Third General Assembly– Salon A 2:00 p.m.  Call to Order – Lori Trujillo Roush, ICUB President Announcements and Door Prizes 2:10 p.m.  Using the Seeing AI App and Other Innovations - Saqib Shaikh, Microsoft Principal Engineer. The Co-Inventor of Seeing AI gives a Fireside Chat and Demo...

2025082304 Iowa Council of the United Blind Convention Originally broadcasted on August 23, 2025, on ACB Media 8 4. ICUB Bulletin Publication Report – Karen Keninger and Sandy Tigges 5. ICUB Chapter Affiliate Reports: i. Des Moines Chapter – Cody Dolinsek   ii. Dubuque Association of the Blind – Kristen Steele iii. ICUB Across Iowa – Don Wirth 6. Old Business 7. New Business i. 2025 Proposed Resol...

20250822 Iowa Council of the United Blind Convention Originally broadcasted on August 22, 2025, on ACB Media 8 First General Assembly- Salon A 6:00 p.m.  Call to Order – Lori Trujillo Roush, ICUB President Invocation – Dr. Cody Dolinsek Star-Spangled Banner – Kyla Billington 6:10 p.m.  Convention Welcome – Lori Trujillo Roush, ICUB State President, and                                              ...

20250517-4 FCB convention Saturday night banquet Originally broadcasted May 17, 2025 on ACB Media 8 Annual Banquet Attendees attended FCB'S Annual Banquet: hosted by FCB President, Mikey Wiseman. FCB’s Banquet speaker was Jeff Bishop who was a prominent figure in the field of accessibility and assistive technology, dedicated to enhancing digital experiences for individuals with visual impairments....

20250517-3 FCB convention Saturday afternoon Originally broadcasted May 17, 2025 on ACB Media 8 FCB Annual Town Hall Meeting Attendees planned to attend this exciting and informative meeting moderated by President Mikey Wiseman. They heard from the Director of the Division of Blind Services, (DBS) Robert Doyle, regarding the current status of the goals and mission of the agency including specific...

20250517-2 FCB convention Saturday morning continued Originally broadcasted May 17, 2025 on ACB Media 8 ·       The Blind Kitchen Presenter Debra Erickson, MS Executive Chef and Founder of the Blind Kitchen Attendees were welcomed to The Blind Kitchen where adaptive tools, helpful strategies, and specialized knowledge were provided to blind and vision-impaired people who wanted to cook safely, con...

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...