Council Connection

BSCB Fall Conference attendees introduce themselves, Newly elected BSCB Board member Pam Loch stops by to chat, and DeAnn Elliott leads a panel on accessible voting in Massachusetts.

BSCB Fall Conference Update - Mary Haroyan, Reading of proposed amendment to Article VIII of BSCB Constitution - Chris Devin, Explanation of voting procedure in BSCB's first virtual election - Brian Charlson, Low and moderate income housing - Jonathan Gale

Mary Haroyan previews the 2021 BSCB Fall Conference, Cheryl Cumings shares her thoughts on ACB's Board of Publications and accessible voting in Massachusetts, and Marty Schultz tells us about "Blindfold Games."

Chris Devin leads a discussion of Internet radio on BSCB's August "Third Thursday" Zoom call.

Reflections on virtual elections at the ACB 2021 Annual Conference and Convention and our keynote speaker at the BSCB 2021 Spring Convention

Ray Campbell and Jeff Thom explain how elections will be conducted at this year's ACB Annual Conference and Convention, and Rafael Toro describes places of interest in and around Springfield, Massachusetts.

We introduce David Kingsbury, BSCB's new President; and Janet Dickelman, ACB Convention Coordinator, previews the ACB 2021 National Conference and Convention

We meet Mary Frandsen, Executive Director of the Worcester Audio Journal; Steve Dresser demonstrates the Audio Journal's new iPhone app; President Brian Charlson addresses the 2021 annual BSCB Spring Conference; Pam Loch and Jerry Berrier present BSCB's annual awards.

This month on Council Connection: Frank Ventura previews BSCB's first virtual Spring Conference and Convention; Eric Bridges and Tony Stevens discuss recent important developments in ACB advocacy issues; and Chris Gray, President of ACB Diabetics in Action, talks about new advances in glucose monitoring technology.

This month on Council Connection:   We meet Rafael Tor, newest member of the BSCB Board, and Sharon Latka-Davis shares her passion for genealogy.

Brian Charlson and Carl Richardson talk about "Picture This," their podcast about all things audio description, and BSCB members share strategies for coping with the challenges of life during a pandemic.

This month on Council Connection:   BSCB Publications Committee Chair David Kingsbury discusses changes to our newsletter, We meet Myra Ross, the newly appointede co-editor of "BayLines Express," and Rick Morin reflects on changes within ACB Radio.

Mary Haroyan talks about electronic voting, Cheryl Cumings discusses the BSCB 2020 accessible voting survey, and Brian Charlson dons his chef's hat and apron while he shares creative cooking ideas for the holidays.

This month, we bring you highlights from BSCB's first ever virtual Fall Conference:   BSCB member introductions, Kim Charlson with an update from the ACB Board, and Jennifer Harnish leads a panel discussion of three ACB special interest affiliates.

Voting by mail in the Bay State, and BSCB through the years.

President Brian Charlson reports on BSCB activities, and LUA members paul Edwards, Judy Dixon, and Deborah Kendrix discuss the Bard website, BARD Express, and the BARD Mobile app.

Steve Dresser demonstrates ScriptTalk Mobile from En-Vision America BSCB member Tim Cumings stops by to chat and Nona Haroyan shares tips for grocery shopping on line with Instacart.

Janet Dickelman, ACB Conference and Convention Coordinator, joins Tuesday Topics host Paul Edwards to talk about all things convention-related.

Voting by Mail - DeAnn Elliott and Cheryl Cumings, Mobility challenges in a time of pandemic - Meg Robertson "Father's Day in the Oven" - Nick Corbett

White Cane Safety Day – Bob Hachey BSCB President's Report – Brian Charlson My Journey as World Blind Union President – Fredrick Schroeder Childhood Antics – Elizabeth Johnson

New Year's resolutions Reflections on self-advocacy – BSCB President Brian Charlson Tour of the BSCB website – Steve Dresser Remembering Al Gayzagian – Marcia Nigro Dresser Zambian Elevator Man – David Kingsbury

Registering on line for the BSCB 2020 Spring Conference Bob Hachey talks about BLIND Day Tim Cumings demonstrates his on-air talent Jennifer Harnish tells a story of snakes Sharon Strzalkowski tells us about "travel mercies"

BSCB President Brian Charlson gives his first report of 2020, Frank Ventura previews the 2020 BSCB Spring Conference and Convention, Nina Kagan talks about our annual auction, and local broadcaster Pete Gustin shares his story.

ADP, DCMP, and the BADIE contest – Joel Snyder and Jason Stark ScriptTalk Mobile demo – Steve Dresser National Library Service Update – Karen Kenninger A fractured fairy tale – Jeanette Kutash

Highlights from BSCB's first "virtual Hangout": Award presentations, 2020 Census tips and information, and what to expect from agencies in Massachusetts.