ACB Focus: Education

20220705 ACB Lions Reverse Visit Originally Aired July 5, 2022, on ACB Media   Attendees met Lions from Omaha and discovered how blind Lions are making a difference across America. This session was open to active Lions, former Lions, and anyone interested in learning more about becoming a Lion.   Edited By: Brian McCallen   Find out more at https://acb-focus-education.pinecast.co

20220704 How to Not be Afraid of your Kitchen 101 Originally Aired July 4, 2022, on ACB Media Does the thought of undercooked meat scare you? Are you nervous when chopping your veggies? Do you want to learn how to prep and meal plan for your budget? Attendees joined Herbie Allen as he went in depth into kitchen and food safety and Janeen Lea as she focused on making your money go further and meal...

20220704 BRL Breakfast Originally Aired July 4, 2022, on ACB Media The guest Speaker was Marc Workman, President, World Blind Union. Edited By: Jenine Stanley Find out more at https://acb-focus-education.pinecast.co

20220704 Preserving Our Memories Originally Aired July 4, 2022, on ACB Media memories are more than stuffing pictures into a shoebox. Attendees found out how to preserve tapes and videos and how to begin collecting oral histories with Michael Hudson, Director of the American Printing House Museum. Always an inspiring speaker, Michael was sure to get participants motivated to actively collect those...

20220703 GDB Breakfast Originally Aired July 3, 2022, on ACB Media   GDB graduates connected with friends and staff. Those considering the guide dog lifestyle were welcome.   Edited By: Michael Moran   Find out more at https://acb-focus-education.pinecast.co

20220702 AABT Breakfast and Program Originally Aired July 2, 2022, on ACB Media   The Statue of Liberty - The Rest of the Story. The history of the Statue of Liberty - A humorous and insightful program from the most requested historical speaker in Nebraska! Presenter: Darrel W. Draper, Plattsmouth NE   Edited By: Michael Moran   Find out more at https://acb-focus-education.pinecast.co

20220624 Science for Superheroes: Video presentation and discussion of Cryopreservation Originally Aired June 24, 2022, on ACB Media A demonstration of how guide dog sperm samples from male breeders are frozen and stored. Other topics touched on are genetic diversity, Dual careers for dogs and superheroes for years to come. Speaker: Zuhey Medina-Gonzalez, Director, Genetics, Reproduction, & Pu...

20220623 GDUI: School Updates Originally Aired June 23, 2022, on ACB Media This was a double session of this ever-popular update from the guide dog schools. Edited By: Jenine Stanley Find out more at https://acb-focus-education.pinecast.co

20220624 Residential Adjustment to Blindness Originally Aired June 24, 2022, on ACB Media A Training Center Panel – Attendees joined ACB Students for a panel which featured representatives from three blindness training centers: • The Hellen Keller Center • The Carroll Center for the Blind • one of the National Federation of The Blind centers These three centers are located across the country, and...

20220623 Seeing Eye Woofs and Wags Originally Aired June 23, 2022, on ACB Media Have you ever thought about partnering with a guide dog? Wondering what we have been up to over the last year? Attendees hung out with us and got their questions answered and learned about The Seeing Eye's program and what we've been up to this last year. If you have a question you want to still get answer, send it to...

20220623 Reaching Beyond Their Borders: International Programs of US Schools for the Blind Originally Aired June 23, 2022, on ACB Media Did you know that some US organizations for the blind have thriving international programs? Attendees learned about what they do, who they serve, and heard about some of their successes. Presenters included: • Mark Richert, International Program Coordinator, Overb...