Bay State Council of the Blind
Fall Conference Agenda, November 18, 2023
Morning Session
– Welcoming Remarks, David Kingsbury, BSCB President
– The Disability Tech Space, Sandy Lacey, Executive Director, Howe Innovation Center, Perkins School for the Blind
- Attendee introductions
– Overview of MCB Happenings, John Oliveira, Commissioner, Massachusetts Commission for the Blind
- 3-D Printing: A Viable Hobby for Blind and Low Vision Persons, Judy Dixon, author; Erin Fragola, Outreach Coordinator, Perkins Braille & Talking Book Library
- Get Up and Move, Door prizes, Jeanette Kutash with Leslie Spoone: Elizabeth Ann Johnson with door prizes,
Afternoon Session
- Deciphering What Sighted People Are Trying to Say with Body Language, Judy Dixon, author, Brian Charlson
- The New BSCB Code of Conduct Policy, Jennifer Harnish, Board Director
- Be My AI, Brian Charlson, BSCB Past President and Tech Guru
- A Sampling of ACB Special Interest Affiliates, Jeff Thom – Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss (AAVL); Paul Edwards, Past President, Library Users of America (LUA), Larry Gassman, Vice President, Diabetics in Action
- Get Up and Move Continued! Jeanette Kutash and Leslie Spoone
- A Little Afternoon Diversion
- Closing Remarks
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