Bay State Council of the Blind
Bay State Council of the Blind
2026 Spring Conference and Convention Agenda
Burlington Marriott Hotel – Saturday, May 16
Morning Session
- Opening Remarks, David Kingsbury, President, BSCB
- Overview of Massachusetts Commission for the Blind Activities, John Oliveira , Commissioner
Julieann Cofone, Communications Coordinator
Originally broadcasted on ACB Media 8 on May 15 and 16, 2026
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2:15-3:15
DBS Town Hall
3:30:4:45 FCCLV
Originally broadcasted on ACB Media 8 on May 15 and 16, 2026
Saturday May 16,
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8:00-9:45: Opening Ceremony
10:15-11:05: Ted Henter
11:15:12:05: Technology Committee
Originally broadcasted on ACB Media 8 on May 15 and 16, 2026
20260515-04 fcb annual banquet and scholarships - fcb awards luncheon
FCB Banquet
Awards Luncheon
Originally broadcasted on ACB Media 8 on May 15 and 16, 2026
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Originally broadcasted on ACB Media 8 on May 15 and 16, 2026
1:00-2:30: Legislative Seminar
3:00-4:00: Coalition for the Concerns of the Totally Blind
Originally broadcasted on ACB Media 8 on May 15 and 16, 2026
Friday, May 15
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Originally broadcasted on ACB Media 8 on May 15 and 16, 2026
9:30-10:30: Guide Dog Users of Florida
11:00-noon: The Blind Kitchen
Originally broadcasted on ACB Media 8 on May 15 and 16, 2026
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Originally broadcasted on ACB Media 8 on May 15 and 16, 2026
11:00-noon: Braille Revival League of Florida
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RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD
VENDORS OF AMERICA
20260223 RSVA SAGEBRUSH 2026 THURSDAY BUSINERR ENTERRPRISE PROGRAM TRAINING CONFERENCE
SAGEBRUSH 2026: “Celebrating 90 years of Randolph Sheppard Blind Entrepreneurship!”
Thursday February 26, 2026
- Moderator: Ardis Bazyn (CO), Bazyn Communications, RSVA® First Vice President
- “Innovative Businesses in the BEP Arena”:
Jack Pinnock (FL), Dreamie Cookies Corp; Jeff Babb, HERR FOODS INC
As Broadcast on ACB Media
RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD
VENDORS OF AMERICA
20260223 RSVA SAGEBRUSH 2026 WEDNESDAY BUSINERR ENTERRPRISE PROGRAM TRAINING CONFERENCE
SAGEBRUSH 2026: “Celebrating 90 years of Randolph Sheppard Blind Entrepreneurship!”
Wednesday February 25, 2026
- “Technologies benefiting BEP operators and VI staff”:
Haley Lan (FL), Patriot Vision Industries, LLC; Shawn Welker (MI), Founder & Consultant, VisualEyes Access; Damashe Thomas (MI), Technical manager, A. T. Guys
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RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD
VENDORS OF AMERICA
20260224 RSVA SAGEBRUSH 2026 TUESDAY BUSINERR ENTERRPRISE PROGRAM TRAINING CONFERENCE
SAGEBRUSH 2026: “Celebrating 90 years of Randolph Sheppard Blind Entrepreneurship!”
Tuesday February 24, 2026
- "Welcome to Sagebrush": Scott Eggen (MN), SVS Vending, RSVA® President
- "Welcome from Nevada":
Louis DeMaioribus II, Business Enterprise Officer 2, Business Enterprises of Nevada