ACB Events

20240214-2 RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD VENDORS OF AMERICA(r) 20240214-2 Afternoon Sessions CELEBRATING OVER FIFTY YEARS OF ACHIEVEMENT AND ADVOCACY Teaming up to Tackle the ins and outs of Randolph-Sheppard business <pre> Moderator: Scott Eggen (MN), RSVA(r) President </pre> Luncheon speaker - Teaming up to Tackle the ins and outs of Randolph-Sheppard business: o Dan Spoone (FL), Executive Direc...

20240214-1 RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD VENDORS OF AMERICA(r) 20240214-1 Morning Sessions CELEBRATING OVER FIFTY YEARS OF ACHIEVEMENT AND ADVOCACY Teaming up to Tackle the ins and outs of Randolph-Sheppard business Moderator: Ardis Bazyn (CO), Bazyn Communications, RSVA(r) First Vice President, Sagebrush Committee Technologies benefiting BEP operators and VI staff: o Michael Babcock (OR) Payown Media, LLC. o...

20240213-2 RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD VENDORS OF AMERICA(r) 20240213-2 Afternoon Sessions CELEBRATING OVER FIFTY YEARS OF ACHIEVEMENT AND ADVOCACY Teaming up to Tackle the ins and outs of Randolph-Sheppard business Moderator: Jim Jirak (NE), Jirak Enterprises, RSVA(r) Board Member Are you listening to your machines?: o Kieth Severson (MN), Vending Technician Minnesota This session discussed how vendors can...

20240213-1 RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD VENDORS OF AMERICA(r) 20240213-1 Morning Sessions CELEBRATING OVER FIFTY YEARS OF ACHIEVEMENT AND ADVOCACY Teaming up to Tackle the ins and outs of Randolph-Sheppard business Moderator: Randal Crosby (FL), Crosby's Café, Inc., Sagebrush Committee Member, RSVA(r) Board Welcome to Sagebrush: o Scott Eggen (MN), SVS Vending, RSVA(r) President o Samantha Hadden, General Ma...

Bay State Council of the Blind Fall Conference Agenda, November 18, 2023 Morning Session – Welcoming Remarks, David Kingsbury, BSCB President – The Disability Tech Space, Sandy Lacey, Executive Director, Howe Innovation Center, Perkins School for the Blind Attendee introductions – Overview of MCB Happenings, John Oliveira, Commissioner, Massachusetts Commission for the Blind 3-D Printing: A Viable...

20231111 American Council of the Blind of Maine Convention 20231111 Afternoon Session Afternoon Session Scholarship recipients announced. History of ACB Maine Business meeting. Jeff Thom - ACB National. Wrap up and closing. Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20231111 American Council of the Blind of Maine Convention 20231111 Morning Session Morning Session Ground rules, attendance, and icebreaker. Linda will read proposed bylaw amendments. Blindness agencies panel – the Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Catholic Charities Maine and the Iris Network. Disability Rights Maine - Jennifer Battis. Lotus Labs – Natalie Shearer. Remembrance of Leo...

20230520-3 Bay State Council of the Blind-2023 Spring Conference and Convention 20230520-3 Evening BSCB Auction o Brian Charlson o Jeanette Kutash o Nona Haroyan Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230520-2 Bay State Council of the Blind-2023 Spring Conference and Convention 20230520-2 Afternoon Session Announcement of Election Results o David Kingsbury o Short comments by newly elected directors Debate and Adoption of Proposed Resolutions o Brian Charlson Role of the ACB Board Liaison o Rachel Schroeder Announcement of BSCB Awards o Kim Charlson Telehealth Experiences o Clark Rachfal o Je...

20230520-1 Morning Session Welcome and BSCB President’s Update o David Kingsbury Overview of Massachusetts Commission for the Blind Activities o John Oliveira , Acting Commissioner, MCB Advocacy Update o Nona Haroyan o Kim Charlson o Jim Badger o Myra Ross o David Kingsbury First Reading of Proposed BSCB Resolutions o Brian Charlson Election of BSCB Directors o Brian Charlson (to explain voting pr...

20230430-1 Illinois Council of the Blind 20230430-1 Business Meeting ICB Business: o Elections o Treasurer's Update o Resolutions o Affiliate Reports o Reading and Vote on Convention Bids o Old Business & New Business Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230429-4 Illinois Council of the Blind 20230429-4 Banquet ICB Banquet: o Presentation of Awards & 50/50 Raffle Winner Presented o Memorial Service - Remembering ICB members, friends and guide dogs who have passed on over since our last convention. Note: Memorial service will start shortly after the conclusion of banquet Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230429-3 Illinois Council of the Blind 20230429-3 Afternoon Session Piano for the Blind: o Mark Miller Come Create & Craft: o Kayla Allen Candidates Forum Everyday People with Everyday Problems: o Alice Lopez Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230429-2 Illinois Council of the Blind 20230429-2 Exhibits Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230429-1 Illinois Council of the Blind 20230429-1 Morning Session ACB Update: Dan Spoone, ACB Representative Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230428-2 Illinois Council of the Blind 20230428-2 Afternoon Session ICB Business: o Credentials Report o Nominating Committee Report o First Reading of Constitution and Bylaws Amendments OrCam: o Corinne Nero BBS Update: o Kim Borowicz, Bureau Chief Library Update: o Sheri L.L. Bay, Outreach Librarian High Tech Talk - Discussing our favorite apps, websites, etc.: o Ray Campbell o Rachel Schroder...

20230428-1 Illinois Council of the Blind 20230428-1 Morning Session Hadley School for the Blind: o Marc Arneson Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230415-2 American Council of the Blind of Nebraska 20230415-2 Afternoon Sessions ACB Reports o An Update on ACB National Happenings — Ray Campbell, ACB 1st Vice-President, Glen Ellen, IL Outlook Enrichment Update o Paulette Monthei, Omaha NE-Outlook Enrichment Coordinator Team Building Exercise “Walking for ACB” o Amber Steet, Omaha, NE ACBN Annual Business Meeting & Election of Officers Adj...

20230415-1 American Council of the Blind of Nebraska 20230415-1 Morning Sessions and Keynote Address Conference Welcome o Pledge o logistics. Life After the Pandemic - “Getting Back to Normal” o Tracy L. Grothe, Omaha NE-Counselor, MEd, EdS, LIMHP, LPC-S NCBVI News & Notes o Carlos Servan, Lincoln NE-Executive Director Nebraska Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired Commission Board...

20230414 2023 Arizona Council of the Blind Conference 20230414 Game Night This year’s theme was “Care, Connect and Create,” and each of our sessions and speakers focused on how we can come together to offer friendship and support within our local chapters, through our state organization and through our national parent organization, the American Council of the Blind. Find out more at https://acb-ev...

20230415-3 2023 Arizona Council of the Blind Conference 20230415-3 Lunch and Learn  This year’s theme was “Care, Connect and Create,” and each of our sessions and speakers focused on how we can come together to offer friendship and support within our local chapters, through our state organization and through our national parent organization, the American Council of the Blind. Lunch and Learn:  o A...

20230415-2 2023 Arizona Council of the Blind Conference 20230415-2 Sessions 3 and 4 This year’s theme was “Care, Connect and Create,” and each of our sessions and speakers focused on how we can come together to offer friendship and support within our local chapters, through our state organization and through our national parent organization, the American Council of the Blind. Session 3 – Care, Con...

20230415-1 2023 Arizona Council of the Blind Conference 20230415-1 Sessions 1 and 2 This year’s theme was “Care, Connect and Create,” and each of our sessions and speakers focused on how we can come together to offer friendship and support within our local chapters, through our state organization and through our national parent organization, the American Council of the Blind. Opening o President’s...

20230402 California Council of the Blind-2023 Conference and Convention 20230402 Annual Business Meeting President Gabe Griffith Presiding o 2022 Convention Minutes o Treasurer's Report o Newell Perry Report o voting on proposed Resolutions and Bylaw Amendments Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230401-3 California Council of the Blind-2023 Conference and Convention 20230401-3 CCB Banquet MCs: Larry Gassman and Regina Brink o Heard about the importance of mentorship and peer support in our community and how it impacts independence, employment, and quality of life from ACB Board Member Kenneth Semien Sr. o Presentation of CCB Awards Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co