ACB Events

Braille Revival League of Texas (BRLT) “The Future of Braille” Paul Edwards, President of Braille Revival League (BRL) Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

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 p...

Mentoring “Mentoring: who benefits from mentoring? “ Neva Fairchild, MS-American Foundation for the Blind Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

20210814 - ARCB - Convention Highlights and Arkansas School for the Blind Update ACB National Convention Highlights. How to access sessions you may have missed. Historical tidbits discovered in the old files of our ACB state records.      Arkansas School for the Blind update, James Caton, Superintendent.   Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

20210814 - ARCB - Closing Remarks and Membership How to join the Arkansas Council and be a part of the American Council of the Blind, Linda Yacks.   Closing remarks and signing off. Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

20210814 - ARCB - Crystal Bridges Museum Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art: its inclusion efforts and partnership with the Arkansas Council of the Blind. Presenter: Kim Crowell, Access and Inclusive Programs Manager. Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

20210814 - ARCB - News From Nanopack News from Nanopac, Calvin Churchwell. Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

20210814 - ARCB - Arkansas Information Reading Service Arkansas Information Reading Service (AIRS) update, Theresa Bertram Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

20210814 - ARCB - Vanda Pharmaceuticals and Industries for the Blind . Non-24 Hour Disorder, Shauna Jatho, Vanda Pharmaceuticals; Industries for the Blind Arkansas update, Toni Fraser. Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

# The annual business meeting of FCB

Prior to the presentation, there will be a business meeting.  Tips and Tricks about Low Vision Trends, Services and Gadgets Ginger Oreskovich, Adult Services Manager and Chris Sacca Vision Rehabilitation Specialist from Lighthouse Central Florida, will be discussing new trends and gadgets and services for the low vision community. Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co This podcast is pow...

Christopher Sacca and Ramon Dukes from the Lighthouse of Central Florida, talk about Kitchen Safety, and grilling outdoors, along with sharing some tips and tricks, nifty gadgets, and perhaps even some delicious easy grilling recipes. Notes go here Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

Robert Doyle, Director of the Division of Blind Services (DBS), updates us on the current status of the goals and mission of the agency including specific news that he wishes to bring to us. Followed by James Woolyhand, Bureau Chief of the Talking Book Library, will discuss library changes during the past year. Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

An overview, demonstration and comparison of file sharing apps such as Dropbox, Google docs and OneDrive and how they can be utilized on your desktop, laptop and/or in the palm of your hand on your smart phone. Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

A celebration and recognition of FCB leaders and deserving students. Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

The regular meeting of the Florida Council of the blind board of directors, which takes place before start of the convention. Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

# Maria Fernanda Saavedra, social worker and life coach from Central Florida Lighthouse, discusses the physical and emotional difficulties in adapting to vision loss.

This session highlights the 2021 FCB legislative effort. Members of FCB who participated in virtual Zoom meetings with representatives of national and state government will recount their experiences. Further, Rep. Anna V. Eskamani speaks about what she has learned during her time in the Florida Legislature and how she sees the work of this body moving forward in this changing environment of state...

Nancy Folsom talks about how you can feel and look your healthiest by creating good habits for taking care of your skin; Learn about how to overcome unhealthy skin problems, as well as how you can look younger. Episode Notes Notes go here Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

Debbie Hazelton, ACB Radio Program Director answers questions about what ACB radio and ACB media is; How to volunteer with ACB Media; And how to enjoy the multiple forms of content ACB media provides. Episode Notes Notes go here Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

The GDUF business meeting followed by a panel discussion moderated by Doug Hall and featuring Marisa Blanco and Susan Wilburn from Southeastern Guide Dogs, Eric Loori (founder and GDMI) from Freedom Guide Dogs, and Keith McGregor from Leader Dogs. Topics include: Providing training at school facilities or at your home; what skills of a student will best match the traits of specific dogs; and what...

this session features a  panel sharing perspective and insight for finding viable employment. Explore enhanced use of technology, remote learning to attain beneficial skills, numerous telework options available, and further resources supporting job seekers. Episode Notes Notes go here Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

The annual breakfast meeting of the Braille Revival League of Florida. This session includes the BRLF annual business meeting and presentation from Deborah Kendrick. Deborah is an accomplished writer who is blind and who has successfully written and published over the past 4 decades. Episode Notes Notes go here Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

• Call to Order: Dan Spoone, President • Roll Call and Introduction of Guests: Katie Frederick Substituting for Denise Colley, Secretary • Review and Approval of Agenda: Dan Spoone, President • Review and Approval of Minutes: February 20 (DC Leadership) Katie Frederick • Mission Moment: Dan Spoone and Eric Bridges • Advocacy Steering Committee Support for DC Legislative Seminar: Wonderful collabor...

The Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss (AAVL), a special interest affiliate of the American Council of the Blind (ACB) is developing a project to learn more about the Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) — how they are the same, and how they are different across the country.  Since very few of us know what AAAs are and what they do, it is quite possible that many, if not most,  AAA’s know very little abou...