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In Memoriam: Otis H. Stephens Jr., Sept. 20, 1936-Dec. 2, 2016

Readers’ Remembrances of Otis Stephens

President’s Message: Planning for the Future: A Strategic Direction for the Next Five Years, by Kim Charlson

ACB Commends Access Board on 508 Refresh

Helpful Hints for Attending the Convention, by Janet Dickelman

Awards Committee Seeks Nominees for 2017 ACB Awards, by Chelle Hart and Chip Hailey, Awards Committee Co-Chairs

Celebrate the Life & Legacy of Durward K. McDaniel: Support the DKM First-Timer Program, by Kenneth Semien Sr.

Holiday Auction Thank-Yous, by Carla Ruschival

Ida Schwerzel: A Century of Memories, Part 2, by Greg Lindberg

Easy Fund-Raiser for Your Affiliate, by Kathy Brockman

Affiliate News

Spotlight on ACB Students, by Tamara Lomax

Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski

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President’s Message: Meet Charles Mossop, by Kim Charlson

Teach Access Project a Major Topic at CSUN Conference, by Eric Bridges

Get Ready for Fun in the Land of 10,000 Dreams!, by Janet Dickelman

Minnesota, Land of Many Cultures, by Peggy R. Garrett

Dear Candidates: We Want to Meet You!, by Ron Brooks

2016 Leadership Institute: Learning and Growing Together, by Cindy Van Winkle

Mentors Sought for Audio Describers at ACB National Convention, by Susan Glass

Mini Mall Minnesota Style: Land of 10,000 Dreams, by Carla Ruschival

A Reminder from the Constitution & Bylaws Committee, by John Huffman

Yah You Betcha It’s Time to Talk Resolutions Again!, by Mark Richert

ACB Auction, the Perfect Ten

Know Your Rights to Health Care, by Karen Hughes and Robert Goodman

Wake Up and Walk, by Katie Frederick

Leaders and Aspiring Leaders to Come Together in Omaha, by Ray Campbell

Summary of the Winter Board Meetings, by Doug Powell

Affiliate and Committee News

Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski

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ACB National Office Gets Change of Venue

Tony Stephens Appointed Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs of the American Council of the Blind, by Eric Bridges

President’s Message: Transportation — Everyone Has to Deal with It!, by Kim Charlson

Legislative Priorities for 2016, by Tony Stephens

Helpful Hints for Attending the Convention, by Janet Dickelman

Call for Nominees for 2016 ACB Awards!, by Chelle Hart and Chip Hailey

A Q & A for DKM and Leadership Awards, by Allen Casey

A Walk of 10,000 Steps, by Donna Brown

We Miss You, Mr. Speicher, by James Kracht and Paul Edwards

Remembering Ward Bond, Feb. 29, 1940-Nov. 29, 2015, by Penny Reeder

Passings

Affiliate News

Developing a Plan for Recruitment, compiled by Ardis Bazyn

Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski

High Tech Swap Shop

The ACB E-Forum
Volume LIV August 2015 No. 2

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President’s Message: Comcast: An Industry Leader in Accessibility, by Kim Charlson

An Academic Challenge, by Mark B. Lasser

Transitioning to College: Nine Essential Tips for Students with Visual Impairments, by Pat Ryan

Ups and Downs, by Deon Lyons

Do You Have a Pulse? If Not, You Will Want One After Reading This, by Scott Davert

Product Evaluations and Guides: Dolphin Guide from Dolphin Computer Access: A Suite of Access Programs That Simplify Computer Use, by Jamie Pauls

Notice to the Older Blind: It’s Time We Took Control of Our Future, by Carl Jarvis

How to Get More Members Actively Participating in Your Affiliate, compiled by Ardis Bazyn

Cruises for People Who Don’t Like Cruises, by Sue Bramhall

Affiliate News

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The ACB Braille Forum
Vol. LIV July 2015 No. 1

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President’s Message: Go Team: ACB and Baseball, by Kim Charlson

FCC Issues Rules to Improve Access to Emergency Information, by Melanie Brunson

Staying Connected in Dallas, by Janet Dickelman

Free Indoor Wayfinding at ACB 2015: What You Need to Know Ahead of Time

Crossroads 2015: The Highway to Success, by Carla Ruschival

Facebook Accessibility for Users with Visual Impairments: What Facebook Wants You to Know, by Bill Holton

Miles to Go Before We Rest, by Larry Johnson

Walking a Mile in Heels Leads to Community Involvement, by Lenny McHugh

Timed to Perfection, by Ryan Lucas

Affiliate News

Passings

Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski

High Tech Swap Shop

ACB Officers, Board of Directors, and Board of Publications

Accessing Your ACB Braille and E-Forums

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The ACB E-Forum
Volume LIII June 2015 No. 12

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Attention All ACB Leaders and Members!, by Kim Charlson

President’s Message: WIOA: Laws, Regulations and Why They Should Matter to You, by Kim Charlson

Audio Description News Flash!, by Melanie Brunson

ACB Honors Its 2014 Annual Giving Society Donors, by Tom Tobin

Register Early to Get the Extras in Dallas!, by Janet Dickelman

Information Desk Reminders, by Vicky Prahin

A Mini Mall Stampede, by Carla Ruschival

Audio Description Project Seeks Active Participation from ACB Members in Dallas, by Susan Glass

FIA Showcase: Something Old, Something New, by Peter Altschul

Convention Sneak Peek: Passport to Knowledge

Extra, Extra! Convention Newspaper Now Seeking Volunteers

Affiliate News

Membership Focus Call Discusses Essential Elements for an Affiliate Web Site, compiled by Ardis Bazyn

Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski

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ACB Officers, Board, and Board of Publications

Accessing Your ACB Braille and E-Forums

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The ACB Braille Forum
Vol. LIII May 2015 No. 11

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Acknowledgement

President’s Message: Riding the Rails, by Kim Charlson

ACB Sues Four D.C. Cab Companies for Discrimination Against People Who Use Guide Dogs, by Melanie Brunson

Convention Week Sneak Preview, by Janet Dickelman

Show Your Love for ACB and Get the Chance to Win up to $5,000!

Got an Amendment for the ACB Constitution and Bylaws? A Few Reminders, by John Huffman

Join the Stampede at the ACB Brenda Dillon Memorial Walk, by Donna Brown

An Update on Giving Societies, by Tom Tobin

ACB Monthly Monetary Support Program (MMS) Funds Many Useful Services, by George Holliday

Seeing Can Be Deceiving, by Ken Stewart

Affiliate News

Passings

Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski

High Tech Swap Shop

UEB, by Nancy Scott

ACB Officers, Board of Directors, and Board of Publications

Accessing Your ACB Braille and E-Forums

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The ACB E-Forum
Volume LIII April 2015 No. 10

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Sharon Lovering, Editor
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President’s Message: What Can Marrakesh Do to Help Make Books Accessible for Everyone?, by Kim Charlson

ACB Legislative Imperatives for 2015, by Melanie Brunson

The Bright Stars Align over Dallas, by Janet Dickelman

FIA Reflects on Turning 30 and Looks Forward to the Future, by Dwayne Estes

Walk with the Stars at the ACB Brenda Dillon Memorial Walk, by Donna Brown

Seeking Helpers for the 2015 Information Desk, by Vicky Prahin

Come One, Come All to the Lone Star Loot Auction!

Product Evaluations and Guides: A Review of the Odin VI: An Accessible Feature Phone from Odin Mobile, by Bill Holton

Passings

Affiliate News

Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski

High Tech Swap Shop

Blind Bind, by John Lee Clark

The ACB Braille Forum
Vol. LIII March 2015 No. 9

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To make a contribution to ACB by the Combined Federal Campaign, use this number: 11155.

Check in with ACB

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Acknowledgement

President’s Message: More on Accessible Prescription Labels, by Kim Charlson

Tax Tips from the IRS, by Melanie Brunson

ACB’s Stars Will Shine Bright in Dallas, by Janet Dickelman

Last Call: The DKM Train Is Leaving the Station, by Allen Casey

Let the Stars Shine Bright on the ACB Brenda Dillon Memorial Walk, by Donna Brown

Call for Nominees for 2015 ACB Awards!, by Chelle Hart & Chip Hailey

Board of Publications Again Awards Your Excellence in Media and Writing in 2015

Come to the Lone Star Loot Auction!

The Importance of Grassroots, by Kathy Brockman

Best Audio Holiday Season Ever, by Susan Glass

A Telecommuting Job Could Be Just What You Are Looking For, by Dr. Ronald E. Milliman

Affiliate News

Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski

The ACB E-Forum
Volume LIII February 2015 No. 8

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President’s Message: Randolph-Sheppard: A Program Providing Opportunities, by Kim Charlson

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing Launches Phase 2 of Money Reader Distribution Program, by Melanie Brunson

Congress Passes ABLE Act: Major Victory for People with Disabilities and Their Families

Come to Dallas, Where the Stars Shine Bright, by Janet Dickelman

Come and Bid at the Lone Star Loot Auction!

There’s a First Time for Everything, by Allen Casey

Santa Comes to ACB Radio, by Carla Ruschival

Fighting for Equal Opportunities: Perkins’ trailblazing Kim Charlson makes history again as first woman president of the American Council of the Blind, by Bill Winter

MIT Ring-Like Device Scans Texts and Reads to the Blind in Real Time, by Rodrique Ngowi

Life Is Unpredictable – Embrace It, by Larry Johnson

Between Two Worlds: From Vision to Blindness, by Teddie-Joy Remhild

New Items in Store at the ACB Mini Mall, by Carla Ruschival

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Passings

Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski

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President’s Message: ACB and Braille: An Ongoing Commitment, by Kim Charlson

Time to Register for Midyear, Legislative Seminar!, by Melanie Brunson

Touring Texas, by Janet Dickelman

Celebrate Durward’s Centennial: Be a DKM First-Timer, by Allen Casey

Announcing the American Council of the Blind Legacy Society

Accessing the ACB Forum and E-Forum: Let Me Count the Ways, by Judy Wilkinson

Advocacy, ACB Style, by Mitch Pomerantz

And the Winner Is …, by Mike Godino

Summary of the Fall 2014 ACB Board Meeting, by Denise Colley

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The ACB Braille Forum
Vol. LIII November 2014 No. 5

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The American Council of the Blind strives to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and to improve quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people.

Kim Charlson, President
Melanie Brunson, Executive Director
Sharon Lovering, Editor

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To make a contribution to ACB via the Combined Federal Campaign, use this number: 11155.

For the latest in legislative and governmental news, call the "Washington Connection" toll-free at (800) 424-8666, 5 p.m. to midnight Eastern time, or read it online.

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President’s Report to the National Convention, Part III, by Kim Charlson

Snowflakes and Birthday Cake: It’s Holiday Auction Time, by Carla Ruschival

Convention Attendees Find ‘The Real Deal’ in Las Vegas, by Sharon Lovering

Honor Achievement as You Celebrate the Holidays

Summary of 2014 ACB Resolutions

Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski

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The ACB E-Forum
Volume LIII October 2014 No. 4

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The American Council of the Blind strives to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and to improve quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people.

Kim Charlson, President
Melanie Brunson, Executive Director
Sharon Lovering, Editor

National Office:
2200 Wilson Blvd.
Suite 650
Arlington, VA 22201
(202) 467-5081
fax: (703) 465-5085
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The American Council of the Blind (TM) is a membership organization made up of more than 70 state and special-interest affiliates. To join, contact the national office at the number listed above.

Those much-needed contributions, which are tax-deductible, can be sent to Attn: Treasurer, ACB, 6300 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Suite 195, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. If you wish to remember a relative or friend, the national office has printed cards available for this purpose. Consider including a gift to ACB in your Last Will and Testament. If your wishes are complex, call the national office.

To make a contribution to ACB via the Combined Federal Campaign, use this number: 11155.

For the latest in legislative and governmental news, call the "Washington Connection" toll-free at (800) 424-8666, 5 p.m. to midnight Eastern time, or read it online.

Copyright 2014
American Council of the Blind

All content created initially for use by ACB in publications, in any media on any web site domains administered by ACB, or as a broadcast or podcast on ACB Radio, archived or not, is considered to be the property of the American Council of the Blind. Creative content that appears elsewhere originally remains the property of the original copyright holder. Those responsible for creative content submitted initially to ACB are free to permit their materials to appear elsewhere with proper attribution and prior notification to the ACB national office.

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President’s Report to the National Convention, Part II, by Kim Charlson

An Update on ACB’s Annual Giving Programs and a Thank-You to Some Very Special Donors, by Melanie Brunson

Audio Description Awards Announced

Traveling to Dallas, by Janet Dickelman

Snowflakes and Birthday Cake: 2014 ACB Radio Holiday Auction, by Carla Ruschival

Let Your Light Shine: Be a DKM First-Timer, by Allen Casey

Getting Help with Your Medicare Costs When Money Is Tight, by Ron Pollack

Two Weeks to Go, by Deon Lyons

Embracing Life Is Key for Disabled, Society, by Larry Johnson

Teen Engineer Develops a Braille Printer out of LEGOs, by Robert Kingett

Who Was Laura Bridgman?, by Elizabeth Fiorite

Helping the Hospitality Industry Become More Hospitable, by Ken Stewart

Affiliate News

Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski

High Tech Swap Shop

The ACB Braille Forum
Volume LIII July 2014 No. 1

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The American Council of the Blind strives to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and to improve quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people.

Kim Charlson, President
Melanie Brunson, Executive Director
Sharon Lovering, Editor

National Office:
2200 Wilson Blvd.
Suite 650
Arlington, VA 22201
(202) 467-5081
fax: (703) 465-5085
Web site: http://www.acb.org

The ACB Braille Forum (TM) is available in braille, large print, half-speed four-track cassette tape, data CD, and via e-mail. Subscription requests, address changes, and items intended for publication should be sent to Sharon Lovering at the address above, or via e-mail to slovering@acb.org.

The American Council of the Blind (TM) is a membership organization made up of more than 70 state and special-interest affiliates. To join, contact the national office at the number listed above.

Those much-needed contributions, which are tax-deductible, can be sent to Attn: Treasurer, ACB, 6300 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Suite 195, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. If you wish to remember a relative or friend, the national office has printed cards available for this purpose. Consider including a gift to ACB in your Last Will and Testament. If your wishes are complex, call the national office.

To make a contribution to ACB via the Combined Federal Campaign, use this number: 11155.

For the latest in legislative and governmental news, call the "Washington Connection" toll-free at (800) 424-8666, 5 p.m. to midnight Eastern time, or read it online.

Copyright 2014
American Council of the Blind

All content created initially for use by ACB in publications, in any media on any web site domains administered by ACB, or as a broadcast or podcast on ACB Radio, archived or not, is considered to be the property of the American Council of the Blind. Creative content that appears elsewhere originally remains the property of the original copyright holder. Those responsible for creative content submitted initially to ACB are free to permit their materials to appear elsewhere with proper attribution and prior notification to the ACB national office.

***

Table of Contents

President’s Message: More Prescription Drug Access Coming to Your Neighborhood, by Kim Charlson

Staying Connected in Vegas, by Janet Dickelman

ACB at the Other End of Your Telephone Wire, by Marlaina Lieberg

Getting Health Insurance When You Retire Early, by Ron Pollack

Board of Publications Gives You the Chance to Let Your Voice Be Heard

Why Do We Fear the Blind?, by Rosemary Mahoney

Blind Purdue Grad Works to Make Science Accessible, by Hayleigh Colombo

Musings: ACB Past, Present and Future, by Paul Edwards

Affiliate News

Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski

High Tech Swap Shop

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Table of Contents

President’s Message: Which One Do I Take?, by Kim Charlson

Hetlioz Is Now Available

Inaccessibility of GSA Web Site Results in Class-Action Lawsuit, by Eric Bridges

Update on the Marrakech Treaty, by Melanie Brunson

Fun for All in Las Vegas, by Janet Dickelman

Welcome to Nevada Party Features Sock Hop

DKM: Invest in the Future

It’s Vegas, Baby!, by Lynn Hedl

Extra, Extra! Convention Newspaper Now Seeking Volunteers

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: Readying for Resolutions at Our July Conference and Convention, by Mark Richert

One Book, One ACB

Don’t Miss This Year’s Membership Seminar!

Board of Publications Gives You the Chance to Let Your Voice Be Heard

Here Comes the Bride (Or, Get Me to the Church on Time!), by DeAnna Quietwater Noriega

Understanding Hospice Care and Medicare Coverage, by Ron Pollack

Affiliate-Sponsored Leadership Training, compiled by Ardis Bazyn

Passings

Affiliate News

Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski

High Tech Swap Shop

** Correction

The number for the Minnesota office was given incorrectly in the May issue. It should have read (612) 332-3242. We regret the error.

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The ACB Braille Forum

Vol. LII May 2014 No. 11



Published by

the American Council of the Blind



*



The American Council of the Blind strives to increase the independence,
security, equality of opportunity, and to improve quality of life for all
blind and visually impaired people.



Kim Charlson, President

Melanie Brunson, Executive Director

Sharon Lovering, Editor



National Office:

2200 Wilson Blvd.

Suite 650

Arlington, VA 22201

(202) 467-5081

fax: (703) 465-5085

Web site: http://www.acb.org

The ACB Braille Forum (TM) is available in braille, large print, half-speed
four-track cassette tape, data CD, and via e-mail. Subscription requests,
address changes, and items intended for publication should be sent to Sharon
Lovering at the address above, or via e-mail to slovering at acb.org.

The American Council of the Blind (TM) is a membership organization made up
of more than 70 state and special-interest affiliates. To join, contact the
national office at the number listed above.

Those much-needed contributions, which are tax-deductible, can be sent to
Attn: Treasurer, ACB, 6300 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Suite 195, Brooklyn Center,
MN 55430. If you wish to remember a relative or friend, the national office
has printed cards available for this purpose. Consider including a gift to
ACB in your Last Will and Testament. If your wishes are complex, call the
national office.

To make a contribution to ACB via the Combined Federal Campaign, use this
number: 11155.

For the latest in legislative and governmental news, call the "Washington
Connection" toll-free at (800) 424-8666, 5 p.m. to midnight Eastern time, or
read it online.

Copyright 2014

American Council of the Blind

All content created initially for use by ACB in publications, in any media
on any web site domains administered by ACB, or as a broadcast or podcast on
ACB Radio, archived or not, is considered to be the property of the American
Council of the Blind. Creative content that appears elsewhere originally
remains the property of the original copyright holder. Those responsible for
creative content submitted initially to ACB are free to permit their
materials to appear elsewhere with proper attribution and prior notification
to the ACB national office.



***



Table of Contents



President's Message: Building Communication Options for ACB, by Kim Charlson



Calling All Advocates!, by Melanie Brunson and Sheila Styron



Help for Non-24 on the Way, by Sharon Lovering



It's Your Convention: Join Us in Las Vegas, by Janet Dickelman



Audio Description Project: We Need You!, by Joel Snyder



Gambling on Leadership, by Jim Jirak



2014 Information Desk, by Vicky Prahin



Reminder about Constitution and Bylaws Amendments, by John Huffman



$$$ Win the $5,000 Grand Prize $$$



The ACB Brenda Dillon Memorial Walk: It's the Real Deal!, by Donna Brown



Play the Best Odds in the House and Win an Apple iPad!, by Dr. Ron Milliman



How to Get the Most from Your Vocational Rehabilitation Experience, Part IV:
Informed Choice, by Doug Powell



When You Need a Little Help: Alternatives to Nursing Home Care, by Ron
Pollack



Inaccessible Medical Equipment: Have You Experienced It?, by Chris Gray



My New Vision: What It's Like to See with the CentraSight Telescope Implant,
by Patty Gadjewski



What Are They to Think If ..., by Larry Johnson



Remembering Coletta Whitcomb Davis



Readers' Remembrances of Coletta Davis



Affiliate News



Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski



High Tech Swap Shop



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Braille Forum" page on www.acb.org. If you do not
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www.acbradio.org/café.

The ACB Braille Forum

Vol. LII March 2014 No. 9



Published by

the American Council of the Blind



*



The American Council of the Blind strives to increase the independence,
security, equality of opportunity, and to improve quality of life for all
blind and visually impaired people.



Kim Charlson, President

Melanie Brunson, Executive Director

Sharon Lovering, Editor



National Office:

2200 Wilson Blvd.

Suite 650

Arlington, VA 22201

(202) 467-5081

fax: (703) 465-5085

Web site: http://www.acb.org



The ACB Braille Forum (TM) is available in braille, large print, half-speed
four-track cassette tape, data CD, and via e-mail. Subscription requests,
address changes, and items intended for publication should be sent to Sharon
Lovering at the address above, or via e-mail to slovering at acb.org.



The American Council of the Blind (TM) is a membership organization made up
of more than 70 state and special-interest affiliates. To join, contact the
national office at the number listed above.



Those much-needed contributions, which are tax-deductible, can be sent to
Attn: Treasurer, ACB, 6300 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Suite 195, Brooklyn Center,
MN 55430. If you wish to remember a relative or friend, the national office
has printed cards available for this purpose. Consider including a gift to
ACB in your Last Will and Testament. If your wishes are complex, call the
national office.



To make a contribution to ACB via the Combined Federal Campaign, use this
number: 11155.



For the latest in legislative and governmental news, call the "Washington
Connection" toll-free at (800) 424-8666, 5 p.m. to midnight Eastern time, or
read it online.



Copyright 2014

American Council of the Blind



All content created initially for use by ACB in publications, in any media
on any web site domains administered by ACB, or as a broadcast or podcast on
ACB Radio, archived or not, is considered to be the property of the American
Council of the Blind. Creative content that appears elsewhere originally
remains the property of the original copyright holder. Those responsible for
creative content submitted initially to ACB are free to permit their
materials to appear elsewhere with proper attribution and prior notification
to the ACB national office.



***



Table of Contents



President's Message: Be Sure You Are Protected!, by Kim Charlson



ACB's Legislative Priorities for 2014, by Melanie Brunson



Las Vegas: Deal Us In!, by Janet Dickelman



DM First-Timer Selection Nears



Board of Publications Awards Your Excellence in 2014



Call for Nominees for 2014 ACB Awards!, by Chip Hailey and Chelle Hart



ACB Leadership Institute 2014



Come to Vegas and Hit the Jackpot!



How to Get the Most Out of Rehab, Part III: Available Services, by Doug
Powell



Conducting Business with Social Security: What You Should Know and How You
Can Help, by Len Burns



Summary of the Fall 2013 ACB Board Meeting, by Denise Colley



Membership Focus: Creative Ways to Meet, Especially in Rural Areas, compiled
by Ardis Bazyn



In Memoriam: Buddy Spivey, Dec. 31, 1941-Jan. 9, 2014



Affiliate News



Community Outreach Challenge, by Tristen Breitenfeldt



Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski



High Tech Swap Shop





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Braille Forum" page on www.acb.org. If you do not
yet have a podcast client, you can download one from the Forum page.

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e-mail, slovering at acb.org. Give her the information, and she'll take care of
the changes for you.

The ACB Braille Forum

Vol. LII January 2014 No. 7



Published by

the American Council of the Blind





The American Council of the Blind strives to increase the independence,
security, equality of opportunity, and to improve quality of life for all
blind and visually impaired people.



Kim Charlson, President

Melanie Brunson, Executive Director

Sharon Lovering, Editor



National Office:

2200 Wilson Blvd.

Suite 650

Arlington, VA 22201

(202) 467-5081

fax: (703) 465-5085

Web site: http://www.acb.org



The ACB Braille Forum (TM) is available in braille, large print, half-speed
four-track cassette tape, data CD, and via e-mail. Subscription requests,
address changes, and items intended for publication should be sent to Sharon
Lovering at the address above, or via e-mail to slovering at acb.org.



The American Council of the Blind (TM) is a membership organization made up
of more than 70 state and special-interest affiliates. To join, contact the
national office at the number listed above.



Those much-needed contributions, which are tax-deductible, can be sent to
Attn: Treasurer, ACB, 6300 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Suite 195, Brooklyn Center,
MN 55430. If you wish to remember a relative or friend, the national office
has printed cards available for this purpose. Consider including a gift to
ACB in your Last Will and Testament. If your wishes are complex, call the
national office.



To make a contribution to ACB via the Combined Federal Campaign, use this
number: 11155.



For the latest in legislative and governmental news, call the "Washington
Connection" toll-free at (800) 424-8666, 5 p.m. to midnight Eastern time, or
read it online.



Copyright 2013

American Council of the Blind



All content created initially for use by ACB in publications, in any media
on any web site domains administered by ACB, or as a broadcast or podcast on
ACB Radio, archived or not, is considered to be the property of the American
Council of the Blind. Creative content that appears elsewhere originally
remains the property of the original copyright holder. Those responsible for
creative content submitted initially to ACB are free to permit their
materials to appear elsewhere with proper attribution and prior notification
to the ACB national office.



*



Table of Contents



President's Message: Are You Getting Sleepy?, by Kim Charlson

U.S. Department of Transportation Issues New Accessibility Rules for
Airlines and Airports, by Melanie Brunson

FCC Announces New Procedures for Informal Complaints about Communications
Accessibility, by Eric Bridges

It's the Real Deal in Las Vegas!, by Janet Dickelman

Come to RSVA Sagebrush BEP Training Conference

Leadership Training Sessions for 2014, by Berl Colley

Highway to Success: Crossroads Leadership Conference, by Carla Ruschival

DKM Is Betting on You to Be a Leader in Vegas, by Allen J. Casey

ACB Radio Now On Your Phone, by Marlaina Lieberg

Shopping for Health Care: Comparing Hospitals Can Help Consumers Make Good
Decisions, by Ron Pollack

How to Get the Most from Your Vision Rehabilitation Experience, Part II:
When Things Are Not Going Well, by Doug Powell

Musings: Who Is King?, by Paul Edwards

The Importance of Becoming Self-Aware, by Jessie Rayl

Jury Awards Blind War Vet $160,000 for Discrimination by Credit Union

The Mini Seika: More Than Just a Braille Display, by Paul Edwards

Traveling Blind, by Teddie-Joy Remhild

MVA (Missing the Visual Arts), by Alice Jane-Marie Massa

How to Create an Attention-Grabbing Brochure, by Gaylen Floy

PR Committee Seeks Your Successes

Are You Interested in Marketing and Public Relations That Can Help Your
Affiliate or Chapter?, by Ron Milliman

Affiliate News

Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski

High Tech Swap Shop



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Braille Forum" page on www.acb.org. If you do not yet have a podcast
client, you can download one from the Forum page.



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e-mail, slovering at acb.org. Give her the information, and she'll take care of
the changes for you.

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The

Braille Forum

Volume LI March 2013 No. 7



Published by

the American Council of the Blind



The American Council of the Blind strives to increase the independence,
security, equality of opportunity, and to improve quality of life for all
blind and visually impaired people.



Mitch Pomerantz, President

Melanie Brunson, Executive Director

Sharon Lovering, Editor



National Office:

2200 Wilson Blvd.

Suite 650

Arlington, VA 22201

(202) 467-5081

fax: (703) 465-5085

Web site: http://www.acb.org



The Braille Forum (TM) is available in braille, large print, half-speed
four-track cassette tape, data CD, and via e-mail. Subscription requests,
address changes, and items intended for publication should be sent to Sharon
Lovering at the address above, or via e-mail to slovering at acb.org.



The American Council of the Blind (TM) is a membership organization made up
of more than 70 state and special-interest affiliates. To join, contact the
national office at the number listed above.



Those much-needed contributions, which are tax-deductible, can be sent to
Attn: Treasurer, ACB, 6300 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Suite 195, Brooklyn Center,
MN 55430. If you wish to remember a relative or friend, the national office
has printed cards available for this purpose. Consider including a gift to
ACB in your Last Will and Testament. If your wishes are complex, call the
national office.



To make a contribution to ACB via the Combined Federal Campaign, use this
number: 11155.



For the latest in legislative and governmental news, call the "Washington
Connection" toll-free at (800) 424-8666, 5 p.m. to midnight Eastern time, or
read it online.



Copyright 2013

American Council of the Blind



All content created initially for use by ACB in publications, in any media
on any web site domains administered by ACB, or as a broadcast or podcast on
ACB Radio, archived or not, is considered to be the property of the American
Council of the Blind. Creative content that appears elsewhere originally
remains the property of the original copyright holder. Those responsible for
creative content submitted initially to ACB are free to permit their
materials to appear elsewhere with proper attribution and prior notification
to the ACB national office.



*



Table of Contents



President's Message: Making Sausage, Or, Those Devilish Details, by Mitch
Pomerantz



Audio Description Project Update – The White House Is Described!, by Joel
Snyder



ACB Conference and Convention: World of Learning, World of Fun, by Janet
Dickelman



Have You Noticed Changes to the ACB Web Site?, by Annette Carter



Summaries of the Fall and Winter Board Meetings, by Paul Edwards



Join the DKM Tradition Before April 1, by Allen Casey



Worthy Nominees Sought For Prestigious ACB Awards!, by Cindy Van Winkle



Board of Publications Awards Your Excellence in 2013



New Electronic Magazine Needs a Name



Does Your ACB Affiliate or Chapter Have a Winning Brochure?



More News from the Audio Description Project



Filling the Financial Gaps in Medicare Coverage, by Ron Pollack



We Want to Worship Too, by Donna Rose



A Vision for Using Computers for Inclusive Worship, by Rev. John Jay Frank



A Hitch in Time, by Carl Jarvis



I Wandered into a Memory, by Robert Kingett



I Know, or Eye No, by Philip Kutner



World of Work, by Larry P. Johnson



Tips on Dealing with a Power Outage, by Martha Hoch



How Affiliates Grow Their Membership, compiled by Ardis Bazyn



Affiliate News



Here and There, by Sharon Strzalkowski



High Tech Swap Shop





Forum Subscription Notes



You can now get "The Braille Forum" by podcast! To subscribe, go to "The
Braille Forum" page on www.acb.org. If you do not yet have a podcast
client, you can download one from the Forum page.



To subscribe to "The Braille Forum" via e-mail, go to
www.acb.org/mailman/listinfo/brailleforum-L.



Are You Moving? Do You Want to Change Your Subscription?



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e-mail, slovering at acb.org. Give her the information, and she'll take care
of the changes for you.

THE

BRAILLE FORUM

Volume LI (51) February 2013 No. 6



Published by

the American Council of the Blind



The American Council of the Blind strives to increase the independence,
security, equality of opportunity, and to improve quality of life for all
blind and visually impaired people.



Mitch Pomerantz, President

Melanie Brunson, Executive Director

Sharon Lovering, Editor



National Office:

2200 Wilson Blvd.

Suite 650

Arlington, VA 22201

(202) 467-5081

fax: (703) 465-5085

Web site: http://www.acb.org



THE BRAILLE FORUM (TM) is available in braille, large print, half-speed
four-track cassette tape, data CD, and via e-mail. Subscription requests,
address changes, and items intended for publication should be sent to Sharon
Lovering at the address above, or via e-mail to slovering at acb.org.



The American Council of the Blind (TM) is a membership organization made up
of more than 70 state and special-interest affiliates. To join, contact the
national office at the number listed above.



Those much-needed contributions, which are tax-deductible, can be sent to
Attn: Treasurer, ACB, 6300 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Suite 195, Brooklyn Center,
MN 55430. If you wish to remember a relative or friend, the national office
has printed cards available for this purpose. Consider including a gift to
ACB in your Last Will and Testament. If your wishes are complex, call the
national office.



To make a contribution to ACB via the Combined Federal Campaign, use this
number: 11155.



For the latest in legislative and governmental news, call the "Washington
Connection" toll-free at (800) 424-8666, 5 p.m. to midnight Eastern time, or
read it online.



Copyright 2013

American Council of the Blind

All content made available in publications, in any media on any
web site domains administered by ACB, or as a broadcast or podcast on ACB
Radio, archived or not, is considered to be the property of the American
Council of the Blind. Those responsible for creative content may allow their
materials to appear elsewhere with prior notification to the ACB national
office and with appropriate attribution.



*



TABLE OF CONTENTS



President's Message: The Blind Divide, by Mitch Pomerantz

ACB Braille Forum Now Available on Newsline

When Less Can Become More, by Paul Edwards

Planned Giving: A Win-Win Resolution to Consider in 2013, by Melanie Brunson

ACB Conference and Convention -- A Week of Discovery, by Janet Dickelman

DKM First-Timer Program: A Tribute to an ACB Pioneer, by Allen J. Casey

Update on GDUI

The ACB Holiday Auction: What a Happening!

A Journey of the Blind in the Blind, by Dan Marshall

A Review of Peter Altschul's 'Breaking Barriers: Working and Loving While
Blind,' by Michael Byington

Enjoying Your ACB Family Vacation on a Budget, by Ron and Lisa Brooks

Showoff Time at the Apollo, by Ken Stewart

Shades: The Randy Cook Story, by Vincent Sobotka

A Miraculous Moment, by Cindy Van Winkle

How to Entice Junior Members to ACB, compiled by Ardis Bazyn

Using Social Media to Support the Goals and Objectives of Your ACB Affiliate
and Chapter, by Ronald E. Milliman

Affiliate News

Here and There, by Sharon Strzalkowski

High Tech Swap Shop



FORUM SUBSCRIPTION NOTES

You can now get "The Braille Forum" by podcast! To subscribe,
go to "The Braille Forum" page on www.acb.org. If you do not yet have a
podcast client, you can download one from the Forum page.

To subscribe to "The Braille Forum" via e-mail, go to
www.acb.org/mailman/listinfo/brailleforum-L.



ARE YOU MOVING? DO YOU WANT TO CHANGE YOUR SUBSCRIPTION?

Contact Sharon Lovering in the ACB national office,
1-800-424-8666, or via e-mail, slovering at acb.org. Give her the information,
and she'll take care of the changes for you.

THE

BRAILLE FORUM

Volume LI January 2013 No. 5



Published by

the American Council of the Blind



*



The American Council of the Blind strives to increase the independence,
security, equality of opportunity, and to improve quality of life for all
blind and visually impaired people.



Mitch Pomerantz, President

Melanie Brunson, Executive Director

Sharon Lovering, Editor



National Office:

2200 Wilson Blvd.

Suite 650

Arlington, VA 22201

(202) 467-5081

fax: (703) 465-5085

Web site: http://www.acb.org



THE BRAILLE FORUM (TM) is available in braille, large print, half-speed
four-track cassette tape, data CD, and via e-mail. Subscription requests,
address changes, and items intended for publication should be sent to Sharon
Lovering at the address above, or via e-mail to slovering at acb.org.



The American Council of the Blind (TM) is a membership organization made up
of more than 70 state and special-interest affiliates. To join, contact the
national office at the number listed above.



Those much-needed contributions, which are tax-deductible, can be sent to
Attn: Treasurer, ACB, 6300 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Suite 195, Brooklyn Center,
MN 55430. If you wish to remember a relative or friend, the national office
has printed cards available for this purpose. Consider including a gift to
ACB in your Last Will and Testament. If your wishes are complex, call the
national office.



To make a contribution to ACB via the Combined Federal Campaign, use this
number: 11155.



For the latest in legislative and governmental news, call the "Washington
Connection" toll-free at (800) 424-8666, 5 p.m. to midnight Eastern time, or
read it online.



Copyright 2012

American Council of the Blind

All content made available in publications, in any media on any
web site domains administered by ACB, or as a broadcast or podcast on ACB
Radio, archived or not, is considered to be the property of the American
Council of the Blind. Those responsible for creative content may allow their
materials to appear elsewhere with prior notification to the ACB national
office and with appropriate attribution.





***



TABLE OF CONTENTS



President's Message: So Much to Do
, by Mitch Pomerantz

Important Announcements from the ACB National Office, by Melanie Brunson

Discover Ohio in 2013, by Janet Dickelman

ACB Scholarship Applications Available for 2013-2014 School Year

Highway to Success: Crossroads Leadership Conference, by Carla Ruschival,
Nolan Crabb and Dave Trevino

An Experience for the First Time and a Lifetime, by Allen J. Casey

How ACB's MMS Program Compares with Others' Giving Programs, by Ronald E.
Milliman

Getting Answers to Your Health Coverage Questions, by Ron Pollack

Identifying and Mentoring Committee Members for Your Affiliate, compiled by
Ardis Bazyn

Getting the Most from Your Affiliate's or Chapter's Web Site, by Ronald E.
Milliman

Affiliate News

Results from the 2012 London Paralympic Games, by Lacey Markle

Here and There, by Sharon Strzalkowski

High Tech Swap Shop



FORUM SUBSCRIPTION NOTES

You can now get "The Braille Forum" by podcast! To subscribe,
go to "The Braille Forum" page on www.acb.org. If you do not yet have a
podcast client, you can download one from the Forum page.

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www.acb.org/mailman/listinfo/brailleforum-L.



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Contact Sharon Lovering in the ACB national office,
1-800-424-8666, or via e-mail, slovering at acb.org. Give her the information,
and she'll take care of the changes for you.