ACB Events

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...

20220514-2 California Council of the Blind 20220514-2 5th General Session Day 3 2022 Conference & Convention Navigating the Future Together Linda Porelle, Secretary, San Francisco, Ca Presiding Welcome Back! Susan Glass: The Wild Language of Deer o Susan Glass, Sunnyvale, Ca o Alice Turner, Sunnyvale, Ca Connecting How Braille Literacy Influenced the Publishing of a Book of Poetry – “The Wild...

20220514-1 California Council of the Blind 20220514-1 4th General Session Day 3 2022 Conference & Convention Navigating the Future Together Rob Turner, Second Vice-President, Sunnyvale, Ca Presiding Welcome Back ACB Get Up and Get Moving Campaign o Tom Tobin, Chairman, Get Up and Get Moving Campaign, Cleveland Heights, OH Participants learned about the ACB Get Up and Get Moving Campaign, its m...

20220513-3 California Council of the Blind 20220513- 3rd General Session Day 2 2022 Conference & Convention Navigating the Future Together Lisa Presley-Thomas, Treasurer, Fresno, Ca Presiding Welcome Back Remembrances At this time, we recognized CCB Members who had passed during this last year. Elections At this time, the CCB membership elected new officers and board members. Find out more at...

20220513-2 2nd General Session Day 2 2022 Conference & Convention Navigating the Future Together 2nd General Session - Sarah Harris, First Vice-President, Fresno, Ca Presiding Welcome Dreaming Big, A new World for People with Disabilities o Andy, Imparato, Executive Director, Disability Rights California, Sacramento, Ca Participants discussed vision for the disability community in California a...

20220513-1 California Council of the Blind 20220513-1 Morning Session Day 2 2022 Conference & Convention Navigating the Future Together Healthcare Advocacy: Navigating Healthcare in the Dark o Steven Mendelson, San Leandro, Ca o Pam Metz, Chatsworth, Ca Navigating the Healthcare System is an adventure. Navigating the Healthcare System as a person who is blind or has low vision can be an episod...

20220512-1 California Council of the Blind 20220512-1 1st General Session 2022 Conference & Convention Navigating the Future Together Welcome - Gabe Griffith, President, Concord, Ca Presiding Pledge of Allegiance o Jeff Thom, Board Member, Sacramento, Ca o Frank Welte, Board Member, San Leandro, Ca National Anthem - Angel City Chorale, Los Angeles, Ca Chapter and Affiliate Roll Call Convention...