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SoundPrints 03/26/2023  The FCC to explore expanding audio description to all TV markets; Meet ACB's new Leaders at the top and look into the future Key Words:  audio description, acb, blindness, low vision, visual impairment

ACB announces changes in leadership; NLS expands Braille-on-Demand program; services from Accessible Pharmacy:

People who are blind and visually impaired at a Greater Louisville Council of the Blind Roundabout share their favorite hobbies and leisure activities.

Sam Seavey from the Blind Life YouTube channel speaks at the Kentucky Council of Citizens with Low Vision February support group about his work, views on technology for people with low vision, and products for people with vision loss.

News from NLS; spotlight on the Library Users of America (LUA) and the Braille Revival League (BRL)Description:

Clark Rachfal, Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs, presents an overview of ACB's 2023 leadership training, legislative training, and accessible money rally. Also includes a resource list of braille and audio magazines. training, Description:

01 Whether you want to go to college, find a job, obtain technology for work, or learn ways to live independently in your home with little or no vision, a good relationship with your vocational rehabilitation or independent living counselor may help. Debby Green, a retired counselor, shared thoughts and experiences on this topic at the Kentucky Council of Citizens with Low Vision support group on...

Submitted by Carla Ruschival on Sun, 01/22/2023 - 18:06 How to use Overdrive and other apps to access books and magazines from your local public library. Key Words: kcb, acb, accessible books, blindness, low vision

Medical insurance - Medicare, Medicaid, and related plans - a program by David Adams, an agent licensed in Kentucky and Tennessee, presented at the South Central Kentucky Council of the Blind (Bowling Green) virtual meeting on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

2022 KCB Conference and Convention presentations by Cora McNabb, Executive Director of the KY office of Vocational Rehabilitation and Gay Pannell, Branch Manager of the OVR Independent Living Program

2022 KCB Convention speaker - Avoiding Scams - Clinton Manco, Manager, St. Matthews Branch, PNC Bank; KCB Convention banquet speaker - Paul Edwards, ACB Past President

Virtual Christmas Party from the Greater Louisville Council of the Blind

Meet the Helen Keller National Center and the ICanConnect program for people with both a hearing and a vision loss; discover products from Guidelight Dog Products

Guidelights and Gadgets - a presentation from the 2022 Kentucky Council of the Blind conference and convention; announcements

KCB chapter activities and announcements; 2022 KcB convention exhibitor presentations - Tonya Drew Essentially Braille, Laura Legendary Elegant Insights Braille Creations, and Melanie Peskoe Scents and Stitches

announcements; Cruising to Hawaii with the McCartys, part 2

Sail Away with KCB - 2022 convention program; how the Greater Louisville Council of the Blind and the Clifton Neighborhood Council work together for a more accessible neighborhood

Michael and Angie cruise to Hawaii - Part 2, including their last four days on the ship, their visit to the islands, and their return to the mainland.

Let's go on vacation with Michael and Angie McCarty. This week in Part 1 they take us to Canada, explore Vancouver and then board a ship and cruise toward Hawaii. Enjoy their detailed descriptions of the ship and its amenities and of course its accessibility.

Social Security and SSI COLA increases for 2023 and other announcements; Blindfold Bowling fundraiser in Owensboro; KCB 2022 convention information - Sail Away with KCB

New legislation - the Web Accessibility and Software Applications ACT with Swatha Nandhakumar; meet Denise Colley, new President of the Braille Revival League, and learn more about BRL; The History of the Perkins Brailler, article from the BRL Memorandum

South Central Kentucky Council of the Blind (Bowling Green) at the car show; meet Terry Pacheco, new member of the ACB Board of Directors

Announcements and news. Apps and skills for fun and entertainment; ACB Families favorite pastimes for iPhone, Android, and Amazon Alexa devices.

Resources for audio, large print, braille, and electronic reading materials - a program presented by AC B Families on August 21, 2022

Information from the independent living program for older blind Kentuckians; surprising diabetes-friendly foods, tips for choosing technology and news from NLS ,