Bay State Council of the Blind Arts Access Information Day at Perkins

• Welcome – David Kingsbury, BSCB President

• Broadway in Boston: Boston Opera House, Em Rihl, Operations Assistant www.BroadwayInBoston.com

• Think Outside the Vox & Open Door Theatre Samatha Gould, President www.ThinkOutsideTheVox.org

• Arts Boston: Claire Williamson, Deputy Director Artsboston.org

• Museum of Fine Arts – Boston: Ronit Minchom, Accessibility Coordinator http://www.mfa.org

• Open Door Arts: An Affiliate of Seven Hills Foundation Megan Bent, Gallery and Communications Manager, Boston www.opendoorartsma.org

• Museum of Science: Sylvie Rosenkalt, ADA & 504 Accessibility Coordinator www.mos.org

• Speakeasy Stage Company: Alex Lonati, Director of Artistic & Community Programs www.speakeasystage.com

• Wheelock Family Theatre at Boston University: Jamie Aznive, Assistant Director for Audience Services and Access Coordinator; & Cori Couture, In-Show Audio Describer for WFT’s upcoming production of The Prom

• Worcester Art Museum: Molly Cardoza, manager of community partnerships www.worcesterart.org

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RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD VENDORS OF AMERICA CELEBRATING OVER FIFTY YEARS OF ACHIEVEMENT AND ADVOCACY

RSVA SAGEBRUSH 2025 NATIONAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM TRAINING CONFERENCE

• Pre-Conference RSVA Board of Directors Meeting

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The American Council of the Blind’s 2024 Audio Description Awards Gala Broadcast on November 14

Alexandria, Virginia – The American Council of the Blind (ACB) announces that the 2024 ACB Audio Description Awards Gala was air on November 14 at 7:30pm ET. Created in 2021 to recognize outstanding achievement in audio description in entertainment and educational media, the Awards Gala features celebrity guests, film clips, and a dozen awards. The broadcast of the show includes captions, audio description, ASL interpretation, and Spanish dubbing.

Join hosts Marilee Talkington and Alie B. Gorrie as they welcome guests from the arts, entertainment, and sports worlds to celebrate accessible films, series, video games, and more. Awards are presented in categories such as Innovation, Popular Entertainment, Live Events, Spanish Media (USA), and International. The winners of the Audio Description People’s Choice Awards are also announced.

Special guests include:

• Kathy Bates, award-winning actor
• Rebecca Alexander, author and disability rights advocate
• Molly Burke, digital creator, author, and advocate
• Ross Minor, accessible gaming consultant
• Roy Samuelson, author and AD producer and narrator
• EJ Scott, actor and activist
• Trischa Zorn-Hudson, Paralympics Hall of Famer

About the American Council of the Blind.

The American Council of the Blind is a national member-driven organization representing Americans who are blind or have low vision. For more than 60 years, ACB has been a leader in national, state, local, and international advocacy efforts. With 68 affiliates, ACB strives to increase independence, security, equality of opportunity, and the quality of life for all people who are blind or have low vision. For more information, visit www.acb.org.

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20221119-5 SAIL AWAY WITH KCB Kentucky Council of the Blind 20221119-5 General Session - Elections

SAIL AWAY WITH KCB Kentucky Council of the Blind 49th Annual Conference and Convention November 18 - 19, 2022 The theme is Sail Away with KCB - step on board the KCB Majestic for a weekend cruise filled with programs, information, resources, food and fun.

KCB Business Meeting and Elections - Matt Selm, KCB President

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20221119-4 SAIL AWAY WITH KCB Kentucky Council of the Blind 20221119-4 General Session

SAIL AWAY WITH KCB Kentucky Council of the Blind 49th Annual Conference and Convention November 18 - 19, 2022 The theme is Sail Away with KCB - step on board the KCB Majestic for a weekend cruise filled with programs, information, resources, food and fun.

• ACB Advocacy Update - Clark Rachfal, Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs, American Council of the Blind, Alexandria, VA
• Preserving Our Past - Gary Mudd, Interim President, Kentucky Historical Society of the Blind

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20221119-3 SAIL AWAY WITH KCB Kentucky Council of the Blind 20221119-3 B reak-Out 1

SAIL AWAY WITH KCB Kentucky Council of the Blind 49th Annual Conference and Convention November 18 - 19, 2022 The theme is Sail Away with KCB - step on board the KCB Majestic for a weekend cruise filled with programs, information, resources, food and fun.

• Discover AFB's Talent Lab and the Blind Leaders Development Program - Melanie Peskoe, Talent and Onboarding Specialist, American Foundation for the Blind
• Majestic Scentsy Gift Ideas - Melanie Peskoe, Scents and Stitches

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20221119-2 SAIL AWAY WITH KCB Kentucky Council of the Blind 20221119-2 Break-out 1

SAIL AWAY WITH KCB Kentucky Council of the Blind 49th Annual Conference and Convention November 18 - 19, 2022 The theme is Sail Away with KCB - step on board the KCB Majestic for a weekend cruise filled with programs, information, resources, food and fun.

• Health, Exercise, and Helpful Technology o Jeff Bishop, member, ACB Diabetics and member, ACB Board of Directors, Kirkland, WA o Clark Rachfal, Paraolympian, Alexandria, VA

• sponsored by KCB Next Generation

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20221119-1 SAIL AWAY WITH KCB Kentucky Council of the Blind 20221119-1 Break-out 1

SAIL AWAY WITH KCB Kentucky Council of the Blind 49th Annual Conference and Convention November 18 - 19, 2022 The theme is Sail Away with KCB - step on board the KCB Majestic for a weekend cruise filled with programs, information, resources, food and fun.

• Mental Health and Wellness, A New ACB Initiative - Pam Shaw, Chair, ACB Mental Health and Wellness Committee and former ACB Second Vice President, Philadelphia, PA Movies on the Cruise - The Latest on Audio Description - Kim Charlson, Chair, ACB Audio Description Project and ACB Immediate Past President, Watertown, MA

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20221118-2 SAIL AWAY WITH KCB Kentucky Council of the Blind 20221118-2 General Session – Evening

SAIL AWAY WITH KCB Kentucky Council of the Blind 49th Annual Conference and Convention November 18 - 19, 2022 The theme is Sail Away with KCB - step on board the KCB Majestic for a weekend cruise filled with programs, information, resources, food and fun.

• Welcome - Matthew Selm, President, Kentucky Council of the Blind "The Star-Spangled Banner" - Bradley Mann,
• Pledge of Allegiance - Ristoria Ross-Jackson, Member, KCB Board of Directors
• Invocation - Rev. Dave Wilde, Vice President, Kentucky Council of Citizens with Low Vision "We Gather Together" - Bradley Mann
• Speaker - Dr. Craig Meador, President, American Printing House for the Blind

• Chapter Reports from the Presidents o Eastern Kentucky Christian Council of the Blind - Ronnie Patrick, Lost Creek o Greater Louisville Council of the Blind - Natalie Couch, Louisville o Northern Kentucky Council of the Blind - Gerry Slusher, Covington o South Central Kentucky Council of the Blind - Richard Lindsey, Bowling Green o Support Alliance of the Visually Impaired - Sheryl Lott, Owensboro o Guide Dog Users of Kentuckiana - Terrie Terlau, Louisville o KY Council of Citizens with Low Vision - Debbie Deatherage, Louisville o KCB Next Generation - Benjamin Wright, Henderson o Tri-State Library Users - Natalie Couch, Louisville

• Convention Sponsor Recognitions - Carla Ruschival, Treasurer, Kentucky Council of the Blind

• 2022 Life Member Recognitions - Carla Ruschival, KCB Treasurer

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20221118-1 SAIL AWAY WITH KCB Kentucky Council of the Blind 20221118 General Session - Afternoon

SAIL AWAY WITH KCB Kentucky Council of the Blind 49th Annual Conference and Convention November 18 - 19, 2022 The theme is Sail Away with KCB - step on board the KCB Majestic for a weekend cruise filled with programs, information, resources, food and fun.

• Welcome and Announcements - Terrie Terlau, Convention Chair and First Vice President, Kentucky Council of the Blind
• Don't Let the Scammers Sink Your Ship - Clinton Manco, Manager, St. Matthews Branch, PNC Bank
• Sail the Vocational Rehabilitation Sea - Cora McNabb, Executive Director, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Frankfort
• Services from Independent Living and the McDowell Center - Gay Pannell, Branch Manager, OVR Independent Living Program, Bowling Green
• News about Talking Books - Barbara Penegor, Director, Kentucky Talking Book Library, Frankfort and
• The National Library Scene - Paul Edwards, Vice President, Library Users of America, Tallahassee, FL - sponsored by Tri-state Library Users
• Charting the Future: A New View at the Museum - Micheal Hudson, Museum Director, American Printing House and
• Majestic Souvenir Ideas: Braille Jewelry - Laura Legendary, Elegant Insights Braille Creations, Henderson, NV
• The Tech Deck: Special Products for People with Low Vision and No Vision - Brian Goemmer, Lab Computers

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20221029-6 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention 20221029-6 Banquet

WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND 2022 Convention WCB, BREAKING THROUGH THE STORM!

Banquet

• Mistress of Ceremonies Malissa Hudson
• Invocation - Julie Brannon, WCB President
• Presentation of WCB Scholarships - Kim Moberg, Chair
• Presentation of WCB Awards- Jessamyn Landby, Chair
• Recognition of WCB Life Members - Julie Brannon, WCB President
• Banquet address - Cindy Hollis, ACB Manager of Membership Engagement

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20221029-5 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention 20221029-5 Annual Business Meeting

WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND 2022 Convention WCB, BREAKING THROUGH THE STORM!

Annual Business Meeting

• The annual business meeting of Washington Council of the Blind included agenda items such as: o In Memoriam o Elections of Officers (2nd Vice President and Secretary) and Board Directors (3 two-year term positions) o Proposed 2023 Operating Budget o Proposed Amendments to the WCB Constitution and Bylaws o Resolutions o Old business o New business o Adjourn

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20221029-4 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention
20221028-6 State of the State

WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND 2022 Convention WCB, BREAKING THROUGH THE STORM!

State of the State
Participants learned what’s happening with our three state agencies serving the blind.

• Panelists: o Danielle Miller Director and Regional Librarian Washington Talking Book and Braille Library (WTBBL) o Lisa Wheeler, MA Assistant Director of Vocational Rehabilitation and Workforce Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) o Scott McCallum Superintendent Washington State School for the Blind (WSSB)

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20241102 American Council of the Blind of Maine Annual Convention Afternoon Sessions   ACB Maine Business Meeting. All things Technology with Steve Sawczyn. ACB Community Calls Program with Natalie Couch. Door prizes, and raffle. Closing and Appreciation.  

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20221029-3 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention 20221029-3 Journey to the Job

WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND 2022 Convention WCB, BREAKING THROUGH THE STORM!

• The Journey to the Job: Three people who are blind shared their journey to employment.

• Facilitator: Cindy Hollis, Manager of Membership Engagement, ACB

• Panelists: o Tony Gebhard Assistive Technology Instructor and Youth Transition Coordinator Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired Anchorage, AK o Andi Thom Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired California School for the Blind, Fremont, CA o John Gassman Sales Reservation Agent Walt Disney Travel Company Anaheim, CA

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20221029-2 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention 20221029-2 Fundraising

WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND 2022 Convention WCB, BREAKING THROUGH THE STORM!

• Maximize Your Fundraising o Presenter: Lisa George

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20221029-1 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention 20221029-1 We Are ACB

WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND 2022 Convention WCB, BREAKING THROUGH THE STORM!

• Announcements
• We Are ACB Cindy Hollis, Manager of Membership Engagement, American Council of the Blind

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20221028-8 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention 20221028-8 Published Authors

WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND 2022 Convention WCB, BREAKING THROUGH THE STORM!

• Published Authors Participants met a panel of accomplished published authors and were inspired and enlightened as they talked about their journey.

• Facilitator: Mark Adreon

• Panelists: o Dr. Wendy David Sherri Gomes o Abbi Johnson Taylor o Heather Meares

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20221028-7 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention 20221028-7 Democracy Live

WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND 2022 Convention WCB, BREAKING THROUGH THE STORM!

• Democracy Live - Accessible Voting Advocacy and Government Affairs Committees joint presentation Democracy Live demonstrated what an online ballot is and how it works. There was an opportunity for hands-on interaction with the software.
  Accessible Voting Machine Demonstration - King County Elections
  o Presenter: Charlie Kinnune, Director of Education Democracy Live

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20221028-6 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention 20221028-6 Vision Loss

WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND 2022 Convention WCB, BREAKING THROUGH THE STORM!

• Dealing with Vision Loss Perhaps you, yourself, or someone in your realm of influence is currently, or will soon be, dealing with all aspects of vision loss. It can be daunting, but invigorating at the same time as new daily living methods are learned and new acquaintances who are blind and visually impaired become a part of one’s world. Participants came on a journey with three adults who are currently dealing with vision loss, as they shared all aspects of this unique experience.

• Facilitator: Julie Brannon

• Panelists: o Heidi Coggins o Tim Downie o John Halliday

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20221028-5 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention 20221028-5 Awards Luncheon

WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND 2022 Convention WCB, BREAKING THROUGH THE STORM!

• WCB Awards Luncheon It was time for special awards to be presented. Participants met some of this year’s first-time attendees, and learned firsthand about Ron Jasmer, the new DSB Orientation and Training Center Manager.
  o Hosted by Cathy Wilson

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20221028-4 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention 20221028-4 Current Look at Accessible GPS and Way finding Resources.

WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND 2022 Convention WCB, BREAKING THROUGH THE STORM!

• Current Look at Accessible GPS and Way finding Resources. This presentation featured a discussion covering what we believe to be some of the best resources for the blind traveler.

• Facilitator- Frank Cuta

• Panelists: o Frank Cuta, Retired Engineer o Deb Cook, ACB 1st Vice President o Jeff Bishop, Product Manager, Microsoft o Jessica Hipp, Chief Operating Officer, Wayaround

• Senior Vision Loss
  Participants learned about how the Independent Living (IL) Program can help adults feel more independent and confident in their homes and communities! This presentation about the Department of Services for the Blind IL Program, for adults who aren’t working or who aren’t interested in going back to work, introduced what the program offers, how services are delivered around the state, and who the IL program’s clients are.

• Facilitator: Beth Greenberg

• Presenter: Kim Canaan, Independent Living Program Manager, Blind Services

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20221028-3 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention 20221028-3 Accessible Voting

WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND 2022 Convention WCB, BREAKING THROUGH THE STORM!

• Accessible Voting This was an update on proposed legislation to allow electronic signatures on ballots in Washington State. Here’s what you need to know about this legislative effort and what you can do to help get this legislation passed in the next session. o Presenter: Jacob Lodge, King County elections

• How to find your state legislator o Presenter: Judy Brown https://app.leg.wa.gov/districtfinder/

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20221028-2 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention 20221028-2 Breaking Through the Storm

WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND 2022 Convention WCB, BREAKING THROUGH THE STORM!

• Breaking Through the Storm - Presenter: George Abbott, President and CEO, Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. George is the President and CEO of Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., headquartered in Seattle, Washington. He earned a BS in finance and an MS in blind adult rehabilitation from Northern Illinois University. He grew up in the Chicago area. Prior to joining the Lighthouse, he worked in a variety of management positions at the American Foundation for the Blind and Hadley. He started his career teaching access technology at the Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, and the Hines Veterans Affairs Central Blind Rehabilitation Center.

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20241102 American Council of the Blind of Maine Annual Convention Morning Sessions   Welcome and introductions. 1st Reading of proposed constitution changes. Conversation with Scholarship recipients. Transportation Panel with Ron Brooks from Accessible Avenue, and Zoe Miller from Moving Maine. Employment panel with Alyssa Rowe Director of DBVI, and Lori Scharff from APH. Remembrances.

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20221028-1 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention 20221028-1WCB General Session

WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND 2022 Convention WCB, BREAKING THROUGH THE STORM!

WCB General Session - Presiding Officer: Julie Brannon, WCB President

• Opening Ceremonies

• Presentation of the Colors - o Darryl Roberts, President, United Blind of Seattle o Bob Cavanaugh, President, Clark County Council of the Blind

• Invocation: Malissa Hudson

• Welcome to SeaTac - Host Chapter Presidents
• President’s Report - Julie Brannon, President, Washington Council of the Blind
• Report of the Nominating Committee - Nathan Brannon, Committee Chair
• Report of the Constitution and Bylaws - Committee Frank Cuta, Committee Chair

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20221022-6 Pennsylvania Council of the Blind 2022 Convention 20221022 Day 3 Evening

• Greeting, Sponsorship Acknowledgments & Raffle Winners
• PCB Banquet topic & speaker: Accelerate Your Trip to Self-Reliance, Brian Hartgen, owner of Hartgen Consultancy
• PCB Awards Presentation

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20221022-5 Pennsylvania Council of the Blind 2022 Convention 20221022 Day 3 Morning

• Tips for Health Literacy and Equity at the Pharmacy Counter
• Maintaining Self-Reliance through the Aging Process & Other Changes (Deborah Kendrick)
• Removing Roadblocks to Self-Reliance (Self-Hypnosis)

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20221021 Day 2 Evening

• Now What? Assisting Your Loved Ones Through Vision Loss
• The Not So Newly Blind Game
• State Government Resources & the State of Disability Services

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20221021-3 Pennsylvania Council of the Blind 2022 Convention 20221021 Day 2 Afternoon

• Medication Management, Diabetes Management , Financial Assistance and Self-Reliance
• Improving Yourself Through Improv
• The Trip to Self-Reliance: Physical Fitness for the Journey
• Self-Reliance: Making Your First Place Your Home
• Addressing Sleep Barriers to Self-Reliance

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20221021-2 Pennsylvania Council of the Blind 2022 Convention 20221021 Day 2 Morning

• New Yoga Resources & Interactive Demo
• Low Cost Recorders (Comparison of two digital recorders costing under $100)
• Take A Virtual Cruise to Self-Reliance (resources to gain and maintain self-reliance)

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20221020-1 Pennsylvania Council of the Blind 2022 Convention 20221020 Day 1 Afternoon and evening

• Emergency Preparedness & Your Guide Dog
• Call to order and Welcome.
• Invocation & Necrology
• President's Address
• What Would You Do? (Discussion of strategies and critical thinking skills to overcome difficult situations)

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20241019 2024 PCB CONFERENCE & CONVENTION 20241019 Banquet   Accessibility: A Buffet of Choices  

• Greetings and Sponsor Acknowledgements, Debby Hill, PCB President
• Drawing the 50/50 Conference Raffle
• Banquet speaker: Karla Gilbride, General Counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
• Title of presentation We Have the Power: Fighting for Access and Opportunity in the 21st Century
• PCB Award Presentations,
• PCB Merit Awards, Suzanne Erb, PCB Peer Engagement Team
• Door Prizes & Announcements
• Jason Castonguay presented his strategies for making good audio engineering accessible to those who are blind or who have low vision.

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20221016 American Council of the Blind of Oregon 20221016 Annual Membership Business Meeting

American Council of the Blind of Oregon 68th Annual Convention October 14-15-16, 2022 Dedicated to Joan Hill

• Meeting called to order by President Carrie Muth
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Moment of Silence / Recognition of Deceased Members
• Chapter roll call and member count.
• Approval of agenda

• Approval of 2021 Membership Business Meeting Minutes o Wedbush Presentation – Greg Jacobs

• Treasurer’s Report – Sue Schwab

• Presentation of 2023 Budget – Sue Schwab
• Bylaw Amendment
• Election of District Reps
• Select 2024 ACB of Oregon Convention Location
• Announcements
• Adjourn

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20221015-4 ACB of Oregon Banquet

American Council of the Blind of Oregon 68th Annual Convention October 14-15-16, 2022 Dedicated to Joan Hill

• Banquet – Guest Speaker, Koni Sims
• Raffle Drawing
• 50/50 Drawing

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20221015-3 American Council of the Blind of Oregon 20221015-3 Afternoon Program

American Council of the Blind of Oregon 68th Annual Convention October 14-15-16, 2022 Dedicated to Joan Hill

• Blindshell Classic 2 – Michael Babcock
• From Couch to Active – Lyn Lindbergh o Lyn Lindbergh is a Certified Group Fitness Instructor. Let’s work together and figure out how to make exercise a part of your life.

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20221015-2 American Council of the Blind of Oregon 20221015-2 Natural Disaster on a Budget – Andrea Barnhurst American Council of the Blind of Oregon 68th Annual Convention October 14-15-16, 2022 Dedicated to Joan Hill

20221015-2 Natural Disaster on a Budget – Andrea Barnhurst

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20221015-1 American Council of the Blind of Oregon 20221015-1 General Session

American Council of the Blind of Oregon 68th Annual Convention October 14-15-16, 2022 Dedicated to Joan Hill

• ACBO President, Carrie Muth o Presentation of Colors, Flag Salute o Invocation – Pastor Dennis Reynolds o Welcome to Springfield/Eugene – Mayor Sean VanGordon o Approval of Convention Agenda o Roll Call of Chapters – Cassie Trosper o Dedication of Convention to Joan Hill – JeanneMarie Moore o Recognition of the Fun Squad (Convention Committee) – - Sue Schwab o Introduction of ACB National Representative - Koni Sims o ACBO Presidents Report – Carrie Muth o First Reading of Nominations – James Edwards o First Reading of Bylaw Amendments – John Hammill o Recognition of our supporters –Cassie Trosper – Lions, Scouts, Tyanne Braille o Report of National Convention – Carrie Muth o Oregon Commission for the Blind – Dacia Johnson, OCB Director o Talking Books and Braille Services – Elke Bruton o Hull Foundation & Learning Center

• Monica Butler, Blindskills, Inc

• Elizabeth Wolf, Executive Director PSU O&M Program Wayfinding Study
• Dr. Amy Parker, Program Coordinator
• PSU Grad Student, Kate Almon o Second Reading of Nominations – James Edwards o Second Reading of Bylaw Amendments – John Hammill

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20221014 Annual Convention Board Meeting 20221014 American Council of the Blind of Oregon 20221014 Annual Convention Board Meeting   American Council of the Blind of Oregon 68th  Annual Convention October 14-15-16, 2022 Dedicated to Joan Hill  

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20221008-3 Missouri Council of the Blind (MCB) 20221008-3 Banquet Evening Session – Day 2

Missouri Council of the Blind 66TH ANNUAL CONVENTION PROGRAM All Things Western!

• Banquet with guest speaker, Raymond Doswell, Vice President, Curatorial Services, National Negro League, Matterhorn Room

• BANQUET AGENDA

• Welcome and introduction of Master of Ceremonies, Carolyn Johnson
• Presentation of the head table
• Welcome of special guests
• Blessing, Steve Franks
• Presentation of Awards
• Member of the Month presented by Wanda Matlock
• Darrell M. Lauer Award presented by Kay Malmquist
• Nathaniel Johnson Award presented by Kay Malmquist
• The Michael H. Keller Community Service Award presented by Chip Hailey
• MCB Helping Hands Award presented by Beverly Kaskadden and Darrel Vickers
• President’s Award presented by Kay Malmquist

• Keynote Speaker, Raymond Doswell, Vice President, Curatorial Services, National Negro League Museum o Raymond Doswell serves as Curator/Education Director for the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, MO. Since 1995, he has managed exhibits, archives, research, collections, and educational programming for the institution. Doswell received a B.A. in History from Monmouth College in Illinois and taught Social Studies in the St. Louis area before completing graduate work in historic resources management at the University of California-Riverside.

• Concluding Remarks from Kay Malmquist

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20221008-2 Missouri Council of the Blind (MCB) 20221008-2 General Session – Afternoon Day 2

Missouri Council of the Blind 66TH ANNUAL CONVENTION PROGRAM All Things Western!

• Reconvening of General Session
• Announcements
• Door Prizes
• Nominations of Candidates and Candidates Forum
• Election
• President
• Vice President
• Secretary
• Convention Committee Report, Brandi Jones, Convention Coordinator
• VVote on 2024 Convention Location
• Committee Reports
• Adaptive Technology, Darrel Vickers, Chair
• Blind Task Force, June Lenk, Chair
• Building, Robert Vaughn, Chair
• Personnel, Kay Malmquist, Chair
• Policies, Raymond Bishop, Chair
• Special Services, Joe Dobbs, Chair
• Strategic Planning, Jannel Morris, Chair
• Summer Camp, Beverly Kaskadden, Chair
• Raffle Drawings
• New Business
• Door Prizes
• Adjourn

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20221008-1 Missouri Council of the Blind (MCB) 20221008-1 General Session – Morning Day 2

Missouri Council of the Blind 66TH ANNUAL CONVENTION PROGRAM All Things Western!

• Reconvening of 66th Annual Convention, Matterhorn Room
• Call to Order, President Kay Malmquist
• Invocation, Patrick Patton
• Credentials Report, Susan Sanderson, Chair
• In Memory, Denny Huff
• Bylaws and Resolutions, Janelle Edwards, Bylaws and Resolutions Chair
• Treasurer’s Report, Jack Lenk, MCB Treasurer
• Committee Reports
• Chronicle, Debra Whitt, Editor
• Membership, Wilma Chestnut-House, Chair
• Education and Advocacy Report, Patti Schonlau, Chair
• Emergency Preparedness, April Gray, Chair
• Public Relations, Chip Hailey, Chair
• Amanda Clark, St. Louis Tours
• Committee Reports
• Fundraising, Debra Whitt, Chair
• Scholarship, Daniel Lagoo, Chair
• Youth Services, Linda Gerken, Chair
• Website, Darrel Vickers
• Wolfner Advisory, Kerry Smith, Chair
• Deaf/Blind, Kim Vaughn, Chair
• Member-of-the-Month, Wanda Matlock, Chair
• Door Prizes

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20221007-1 Missouri Council of the Blind (MCB) 20221007-1 General Session – Afternoon Day 1

Missouri Council of the Blind 66TH ANNUAL CONVENTION PROGRAM All Things Western!

• Call to Order of the 66th Annual Convention
• Welcome, MCB President, Kay Malmquist
• Invocation, Jenetra Perry
• Pledge of Allegiance, Color Guard, University City High School R.O.T.C.
• National Anthem, Treva Patton
• Welcome by Host Affiliate, Patrick Patton, President, Agape Council of the Blind
• Welcome by Hotel
• Welcome by Kenneth Murdock, Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, St. Louis County Executive Office
• Roll call of Affiliates, Joe Morgan, MCB Secretary
• Welcome of On-Line Listeners and Special Guests, Kay Malmquist
• Welcome of Chris Dickey, Parliamentarian
• Welcome Members-at-large, Wilma Chestnut-House
• Welcome of First Timers, Wilma Chestnut-House
• Credentials Report, Susan Sanderson, Credentials Chair
• Approval of Standing Rules, Susan Sanderson
• Approval of Agenda
• Approval of 2021 Convention Minutes, Joe Morgan, MCB Secretary
• President’s Report, Kay Malmquist
• Taylor Ofori, NIC, National Program Manager, Vancro Integrated Interpreting Services
• Wolfner Update, Lori Brown, Director of Public Services, Wolfer Talking Book, and Braille Library
• Missouri Assistive Technology, Stacy Brady, M.S., C.R.C., Program Coordinator
• Keith A. Roderick, Deputy Director, Rehabilitation Services for the Blind

• Q & A with Eugene Taylor, MCB Consultant Door Prizes

• Adjourn

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20241019 2024 PCB CONFERENCE & CONVENTION 20241019 Evening Sessions   Accessibility: A Buffet of Choices  

• Caring for Pets When You Have Limited or No Vision, Debby Hill, and Dr. DeAnna Moore. If someone is blind or has low vision and they have not had training for a guide dog, what do they need to know to take care of a pet?
• This was a presentation plus audience participation.
• Achieve Greater Independence with the Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses, Lisa Salinger.
• In this session, members learned about the Meta Ray-Ban Smart glasses: their features and possible drawbacks, and how to incorporate them into your daily life.
• Door Prizes & Announcements
• Get Involved with Accessible Adaptive Sports.
• Blind Tennis with Jen Roth who explained the rules and availability of “Blind Tennis.”
• Creating and Promoting Your Chapter’s Identity, Thadeus Graham, PCB Outreach and Engagement Specialist.

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20221006 Missouri Council of the Blind (MCB) 20221006 Board of Directors Meeting

Missouri Council of the Blind 66TH ANNUAL CONVENTION PROGRAM All Things Western!

MCB Board of Directors Meeting

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20221001-4 Mountain State Council of the Blind - Zooming Ahead 20221001-4 Evening Banquet

• Virtual Banquet

• Meet up Close and Personal o Tatyana Tolliver-Hughes, a 2022 ACB National Scholarship winner

• ACB Now and in the Future o Presenter - Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director

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20221001-3 Mountain State Council of the Blind - Zooming Ahead 20221001-3 Afternoon Session

• Announcements and door prize

• News from Vanda, a Runner sponsor of our convention o Presenter - Maggie Felton

• Stretch, announcements, and a door prize

• Organize Your Life with WayAround o Presenter - Michael Doise

• What in the World is an Ocularist? o Presenter - Dr. Christopher Antonini

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