ACB Events Podcast
Re-experience the April 8, 2024 total eclipse of the sun through sound. Harvard University’s Astronomy Department welcomes those who are blind or have low vision to experience the total eclipse of the sun, through use of the LightSound device which uses a technique called sonification, the process of converting data, in this case light intensity … Read more
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: … Read more
20231111 American Council of the Blind of Maine Convention 20231111 Afternoon Session Afternoon Session Scholarship recipients announced. History of ACB Maine Business meeting. Jeff Thom – ACB National. Wrap up and closing. Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co
20231111 American Council of the Blind of Maine Convention 20231111 Morning Session Morning Session Ground rules, attendance, and icebreaker. Linda will read proposed bylaw amendments. Blindness agencies panel – the Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Catholic Charities Maine and the Iris Network. Disability Rights Maine – Jennifer Battis. Lotus Labs – Natalie Shearer. … Read more
20230520-3 Bay State Council of the Blind-2023 Spring Conference and Convention 20230520-3 Evening BSCB Auction o Brian Charlson o Jeanette Kutash o Nona Haroyan Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co
20230520-2 Bay State Council of the Blind-2023 Spring Conference and Convention 20230520-2 Afternoon Session Announcement of Election Results o David Kingsbury o Short comments by newly elected directors Debate and Adoption of Proposed Resolutions o Brian Charlson Role of the ACB Board Liaison o Rachel Schroeder Announcement of BSCB Awards o Kim Charlson Telehealth Experiences … Read more
20230520-1 Morning Session Welcome and BSCB President’s Update o David Kingsbury Overview of Massachusetts Commission for the Blind Activities o John Oliveira , Acting Commissioner, MCB Advocacy Update o Nona Haroyan o Kim Charlson o Jim Badger o Myra Ross o David Kingsbury First Reading of Proposed BSCB Resolutions o Brian Charlson Election of BSCB … Read more
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 … Read more
20230415-2 American Council of the Blind of Nebraska 20230415-2 Afternoon Sessions ACB Reports o An Update on ACB National Happenings — Ray Campbell, ACB 1st Vice-President, Glen Ellen, IL Outlook Enrichment Update o Paulette Monthei, Omaha NE-Outlook Enrichment Coordinator Team Building Exercise “Walking for ACB” o Amber Steet, Omaha, NE ACBN Annual Business Meeting & … Read more
20230415-1 American Council of the Blind of Nebraska 20230415-1 Morning Sessions and Keynote Address Conference Welcome o Pledge o logistics. Life After the Pandemic – “Getting Back to Normal” o Tracy L. Grothe, Omaha NE-Counselor, MEd, EdS, LIMHP, LPC-S NCBVI News & Notes o Carlos Servan, Lincoln NE-Executive Director Nebraska Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired Commission Board … Read more