ACB Focus: Health and Wellness

20220705 Knuckling Down on Endocrinology - Current and Future Treatment Strategies Originally Aired July 5, 2022, on ACB Media   Participants heard from a panel of leading global endocrinologists regarding current and future best practice treatment strategies for managing Type I and Type II diabetes.   Edited By:  Larry Gassman

20220704 Empowering Us to Advocate for the Best Mental Health and Emotional Well Being Care Originally Aired July 4, 2022, on ACB Media The world can be busy and it's often our own self-care that is the first overlooked. The medical field is often more a business; knowing how to ask the right questions and advocate for ourselves is a learned and much needed skill set. Facilitated by Pam Shaw Edite...

20220703 Unravelling the Medicare Tangle Originally Aired July 3, 2022, on ACB Media   Lori Scharff ACB's Medicare expert, provided attendees with the information one would need to better understand the maze that is the Medicare program. Eligibility, benefits, gaps, and special plans are just a few of the areas that she covered.   Edited By: Michael Moran

20220623 Adaptive Sports GET UP, GET MOVING, and Make Life Fun! Originally Aired June 23, 2022, on ACB Media Want to get active and are not sure what exciting things are out there, or how you can re-engage in your favorite game or activity after sight loss? Attendees heard from our team on how we could help you get back into the action! STRIVE4YOU assisted attendees in this virtual workshop as the...

~~So, You Want to Pick the Right Therapist? Will he or she be affirming of blindness, LGBTQ+ status or gender identity: Attendees learned from both blind and sighted therapists’ tips to help you choose the right professional to meet your needs. Presenters: ♠ Jessica Kell, certified family therapist, Baltimore, MD ♠ Ronald Miner Hughes, MSW, DCSW, LCSW, ACHS, MAC, DD, Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy...

~~Living Life to the Fullest with Diabetes: ACBDA has several members who served on a panel and shared about life with diabetes and things they have found to be helpful in their journey. Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 21~~

~~Diabetes and Advocacy 101: Attendees learned what ACB and ACBDA have done to promote advocacy in affordable medication and accessible durable medical equipment for those with diabetes. Attendees also gained more information about advocating for yourself and being your advocate with medical teams. Speakers: ♣ Clark Rachfal, ACB, Director of Advocacy & Governmental Affairs ♣ Chris Gray, ACBDA...

~~Adaptive Sports, an Active Body = A Healthy Mind: BPI partnered with Strive4you to inspire and teach us about such adapted sports as Bowling Bonanza; Star Spangle Goalball and Southern Classic Kickball. Let's all get up and get moving together! Presenters: ♥ Ricky Jones, Co-Executive Director, Strive4you, Nashville, TN ♥ Christy Ray, Co-Executive Director, Strive4you, Nashville, TN Recorded duri...

~~Non-Traditional Blind Sports: From skateboarding to darts to hunting and fishing, attendees talked with a panel of sports and recreation enthusiasts about some unique activities not traditionally participated in by the blind and visually impaired. Panel: ♥ Curtis Ruttle, Founder, Alt Route Project, Calgary, Alberta, Canada ♥ Matt Janz, Founder, Skate Bats, Calgary, Alberta, Canada ♥ Tom Fisher,...

GDB alumni and anyone was interested in Guide Dogs for the Blind and guide-dog access: Attendees joined GDB for an update on the DOT Air Carriers Access Act Service, animal Ruling with national experts. including: ◘ Mr. Ray Prentice (Alaska Airline Accessibility Director) ◘ Mr. Eric Lipp (CEO of Opendoors Organization)  What is the ‘Ruling’ in brief? How is the implementation going? Who can you gi...

~~Attendees joined ACB Leaders and our Health Hero partners as we officially kicked off the Get Up and Get Moving Campaign. The campaign raises awareness on the critical issues for people who are blind and visually impaired seeking to take back their health as we all come out of the pandemic. Attendees learned how they can be a part of this three-year campaign and take the Get Up and Get Moving Ch...

~~BITS/SASI: Do You Hear What I Hear: Are you getting the most from your hearing devices? Have you ever wondered if any hearing aids will work with other technology such as your iPhone?  Attendees enjoyed an informative presentation during which two audiologists and a Hearing Care Professional served as panelists as they addressed the issues and answered questions. Presenters: • Dr. Carol Hamer, A...

~~Navigating the Health Care System as an Adult with Vision Loss: ACB member and author of “Navigating Health Care When All They Can See is That You Can’t” and “When Your Ears Can’t Help You See” Deborah Kendrick and attorney Meredith Weaver discussed the challenges of weaving your way through the health care system. ○ Deborah Kendrick, author, Cincinnati, OH ○ Meredith Weaver, Staff Attorney, Dis...

~~Diabetes Education 101 - Diabetes Self-Management:  This session reviewed the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists’ described 7 self-care behaviors and how they can help you live a healthy and abundant life. This included monitoring, taking medication, problem solving, healthy coping and reducing risks.  Speakers: ♠ Brenda Jagatic, BScN, RN, Certified Diabetes Care & Educat...

# A presentation by Blind Pride international during the 2021 ACB national convention

# The Brenda Dillon Memorial walk. Presented at the 2021 ACB national convention

# presented by Blind Pride International at the 2021 ACB national convention

~~BPI Self Defense: BPI partnered with Strive4you to start us on the road of learning self-defense techniques. With their adaptive program, we learned the basics of strengthening our core and using well-honed skills that inspired us to get up and get moving with confidence and the ability to defend ourselves. Presenters: ♥ Ricky Jones, Co-executive Director, Strive4you, Nashville, TN ♥ Christy Ray...

~~SASI presents Employment Strategies for those with a Dual Sensory Loss: Sight and Sound Impaired (SASI) Committee presented a panel of people who have a dual sensory loss of hearing and vision loss. The panel discussed how they used reasonable accommodations, communication techniques, assistive technology and other strategies to gain and maintain employment.  Panelists: ♠ Scott Davert, Coordinat...

~~Diabetes and Fitness 101: Attendees joined us to learn about the importance of exercise and how it plays a role with managing diabetes. Speakers: ♥ Karen Kemmis, PT, RN, DPT, Syracuse, NY ♥ Steve Bauer, CCA Board Member, Culver, CA Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 20~~

~~Diabetes and Nutrition 101: The speakers discussed current nutrition trends & their impact on diabetes. They discussed challenges to healthy eating such as sick days, holidays, traveling & dining out. We also provided tips for healthy grocery shopping and meal planning. Presenters: ♦ Marjorie Debruyne, RD, CDCES, Bloomington, IN ♦ Jeff Bishop, ACBDA Board Member, Kirkland, WA Recorded du...

~~Tat’s What Friends are For: Are you having a problem handling low vision? What’s been your journey with low vision? We discussed the journey of low vision, and shared experiences, offered encouragement and strategies. Come join our low vision community as we support one another. Sponsored by CCLVI Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 21~~

The staff from The Seeing Eye were joined by attendees  for a fun and informative discussion on The Seeing Eye’s program, what it’s like to partner with a dog, and an update on what we’ve been up to lately. Mots questions were submitted to; whitec@seeingeye.org in advance. - Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 16

~~Safety and Fall Prevention  Prescription Drug labeling  - Part 1: Fall prevention, Information is the key!  Seniors with vision loss are at heightened risk of falls and other types of accidents. Safety expert Cecilia Warren helped us learn to address this problem and improve your quality of life. ♣ Cecilia Warren, Director, Emergency Preparedness Policy, Maryland Department of Disabilities, Balt...

~~Leading the festivities this year are Pam Shaw, Joy Restoration Coach, Philadelphia, PA and Debbie Hazelton, ACB Radio Program Director, Dothan, AL. Share in the joy, inspiration & empowerment these two phenomenal women bring with them wherever they go! Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 17~~