Reaching Our Horizons In memory of Jason Santanna-White: Our longtime member and friend Jason passed away in November. His mother Ann asked that donations be made to ACBM in his memory. We appreciate the funds donated in Jason’s name; we are dedicating the banquet in memory of Jason.

ACBM virtual auction: We appreciate all the donated items for our auction; each donor is listed after the item description on our auction list. Your support has made this auction possible.

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This podcast is the Second Annual Audio description Project Awards Gala aired at 7:30 PM November 29, 2022. Press Release follows:

American Council of the Blind Salutes Audio Description Award Winners

Nov. 30 2022 — The American Council of the Blind (ACB) would like to thank all those who participated in the 2022 Audio Description Awards Gala that premiered on November 29th on www.AdAwardsGala.org and Pluto TV. “We are proud to host the second annual Audio Description Awards Gala to recognize excellence in audio described content and celebrate the growing commitment to accessible media for people who are blind and low vision,” said ACB’s Executive Director, Eric Bridges. ACB thanks host Thomas Reid and Audio Description Voice Talent Nefertiti Matos Olivares as well as our special guests who lent their talent to the event and support for accessible media for all, including Stevie Wonder, Ewan McGregor, Nesta Cooper, Camryn Manheim, Shayla Brown, and the cast of iCarly! This year’s honorees have been carefully selected by a diverse group of leaders from ACB’s Audio Description Awards Committee, who have identified recipients as both audio description content leaders and media industry game changers. Award Winners

• Outstanding Audio Description Visionary - Larry Goldberg
• Audio Description Game Changer: Innovation - Microsoft
• Audio Description Game Changer: Inclusion - Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
• Audio Description Game Changer: Education - Described and Captioned Media Program
• Outstanding Achievement: Live Events - Paramount Global
• Outstanding Achievement: Spanish Media (USA) - Telemundo/Hearst
• Outstanding Achievement: International Media - AMI
• Audio Description People’s Choice Award - Obi-Wan Kenobi (Disney+/Lucasfilm/Audio Description by Deluxe)

ACB President Dan Spoone, added, “And finally, thank you to our sponsors: Silver Star Sponsors — Amazon, Disney, Microsoft, Paramount Global, Warner Bros. Discovery and our Bronze Star Sponsors — Charter Spectrum, Keyword Studios, Fox, as well as the National Association of Broadcasters.” The Audio Description Awards Gala celebrated the inclusivity and accessibility of media by recognizing those in television, streaming and the film industry’s achievements in audio description for accessible media for blind and low vision audiences. For more details visit www.AdAwardsGala.org. The American Council of the Blind is a national member-driven organization representing Americans who are blind and visually impaired. For more than 60 years, ACB has become a leader in national, state, local, and even international advocacy efforts. With 68 affiliates, ACB strives to increase independence, security, equality of opportunity, and to improve the quality of life for all people who are blind and visually impaired. For more information, visit www.acb.org. You can help!Make a secure online donation today

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This is the Second Annual Audio Description Project Awards Gala Pre-Show broadcast on ACB Media immediately preceding the Gala. Featured are clips about the Gala from Tuesday Topics with Paul Edwards and Sunday Edition with Anthony Corona, Both ACB Media weekly programs. Also featured is the full last ACB Community Call before the Gala. During the Pre-Show, you hear from Kim Charlson and Carl Richardson, ADP Project co-chairs, Dan Spoone ACB President, Thomas Reid, the host of the Gala and Nefertiti Matos Oliveres, who was the Audio Describer Voice Talent for the event.

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20221119-6 SAIL AWAY WITH KCB Kentucky Council of the Blind 20221119-6 General session andn Banquet

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.

James F. Shaw Captain's Banquet

• Welcome - Matthew Selm, KCB President "The Star-Spangled Banner" - Bradley Mann
• Pledge of Allegiance - Samantha Hubbard, Treasurer, KCB Next Generation
• Invocation - Deanna Scoggins, GLCB Treasurer
• Speaker: Paul Edwards, Past President, American Council of the Blind, Tallahassee, FL
• Presentation of William A. Routh and James Carl Dotson Awards - Joey Couch, Chair, KCB Awards Committee
• KCB Technology Grant Award - Terrie Terlau, Chair, KCB Scholarship and Tech Grant Committee
• Sponsor Recognitions - Carla Ruschival, KCB Treasurer

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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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