20220603-4 Florida Council of the Blind (FCB) 20220603-4 Legislative Seminar Welcome to the 69th Annual Convention of the FLORIDA COUNCIL OF THE BLIND (FCB).  We are FCB STRONG AND WE BELIEVE IN EMPOWERMENT!!! FCB Annual Legislative Seminar Participants joined us for the 2022 FCB Legislative Seminar.  Our keynote speaker was Charlie Crist, member of the Florida Congressional Delegation representing Congressional District 13, including the city of St. Petersburg, and former Governor of the State of Florida. The special guest speaker for this year’s event was Pam Shaw, Certified Life Coach and Joy Restoration Specialist Cheryl Cumings, Chair, ACB Multicultural Affairs Committee Cachet Wells, FCB Member, and ACB Board of Publications Kenneth Semien, Sr., Chair, Durward K. McDaniel Fund Committee, Member, ACB Board of Directors Anthony Corona, Co-Chair FCB Governmental Affairs As the longtime Chair of the FCB Governmental Affairs Committee, it was my privilege to formally introduce to all the next Chair of this committee, Anthony Corona.  Once again, the FCB legislative team plans on bringing interesting, informative, and insightful thoughts regarding the reception by the Florida Congressional delegation of the 2022 legislative agenda set forth by ACB.  These perceptive thoughts will serve us well as we continue to strive for true inclusion and equality of opportunity for all in our state and nation. Get Up and Get Moving!! American Council of the Blind Get Up and Get Moving campaign. Moving & Groovin’ An hour with Leslie and Terry Participants enjoyed a workout with Leslie and dancing with Terry. We got you up and moving! You don’t need to be an experienced exerciser, just come, and have some laughs with us. Happy exercising! Pre-Convention Board Meeting

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20220603-3 Florida Council of the Blind (FCB) 20220603-3 Democracy Live Welcome to the 69th Annual Convention of the FLORIDA COUNCIL OF THE BLIND (FCB).  We are FCB STRONG AND WE BELIEVE IN EMPOWERMENT!!! Democracy Live  ** An update about the emerging technology of electronic ballot delivery and ballot returns with exciting new efforts for addressing and meeting the challenges of related security concerns.**

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20220603-2 Florida Council of the Blind (FCB) 20220603-2 Guide Dog Users of Florida Welcome to the 69th Annual Convention of the FLORIDA COUNCIL OF THE BLIND (FCB).  We are FCB STRONG AND WE BELIEVE IN EMPOWERMENT!!! Guide Dog Users of Florida (GDUF) Our annual program was entitled “You and Your New Guide”. This program discussed how the application process is used to make a match, are “middle-aged” dogs considered as possible matches?  What happens to these dogs when the original owner is not able to continue using them as a guide?  What tips are there for the in-home adjustments for the new guide with family members and the guide that has just retired and other pets?  How do you, as the handler, take care of two dogs?  Should a family member handle the retired guide? This was an interesting and enlightening program that facilitated a new and strong bond between the handler and the new guide.

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** 20220603-1 Florida Council of the Blind (FCB) 20220603-1 Election of Board Members and Braille Revival League of Florida (BRLF) Welcome to the 69th Annual Convention of the FLORIDA COUNCIL OF THE BLIND (FCB).  We are FCB STRONG AND WE BELIEVE IN EMPOWERMENT!!! The Braille Revival League of Florida (BRLF) Our speaker was Paul Edwards.  He talked about the history of the Braille Revival League of Florida, and its parent organization the Braille Revival league. Before his presentation, we had a short business meeting and elected three board positions.**

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20220531 Florida Council of the Blind (FCB) 20220531Auction Welcome to the 69th Annual Convention of the FLORIDA COUNCIL OF THE BLIND (FCB).  We are FCB STRONG AND WE BELIEVE IN EMPOWERMENT!!! FCB Auction

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20220521 2022 Arizona Council of the Blind Convention 20220521 Morning Session Day 2

• Smart Home appliances o Tim Scwartz

• Sponsor, Member Testimonial

• Ed Henkler: Employment Access for Veterans and the Blind and Visually Impaired and Introduction to Smart Cane Technology
• Sponsor, Member Testimonial
• Ability360 – Advocating in Arizona (Legislative 101)
• Sponsor, Member Testimonial

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20220520 2022 Arizona Council of the Blind Convention 20220520 Afternoon Session Day 1

• Opening / President’s Welcome
• Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs
• Sponsor, Member Testimonial

• ACB Legislative Initiatives o Eric Bridges o Clark Rachfal

• Sponsor, Member Testimonial

• Frank Vance: Helping Others Help Us
• Sponsor, Member Testimonial

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20220515-1 California Council of the Blind 20220515-1 6th General Session Day 4

2022 Conference & Convention Navigating the Future Together

• Gabe Griffith, President, Presiding To close the 2022 virtual convention, we concluded our convention business meeting. This meeting included the 2021 Convention Minutes, Treasurer’s Report, Newell Perry Report, and included voting on proposed Resolutions and Bylaw Amendments.

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20220514-3 California Council of the Blind 20220514-3 CCB Banquet Day 3

2022 Conference & Convention Navigating the Future Together

• CCB Banquet o Larry Gassman, Master of Ceremonies, Fullerton, Ca Participants celebrated CCB at our Banquet. We announced our annual award winners, listened to a fun panel presentation from CCB’s Children of Blind Parents, and back by popular demand was entertainer extraordinaire Jason Castenguay.

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20220514-2 California Council of the Blind 20220514-2 5th General Session Day 3

2022 Conference & Convention Navigating the Future Together

• Linda Porelle, Secretary, San Francisco, Ca Presiding
• Welcome Back!

• Susan Glass: The Wild Language of Deer o Susan Glass, Sunnyvale, Ca o Alice Turner, Sunnyvale, Ca Connecting How Braille Literacy Influenced the Publishing of a Book of Poetry – “The Wild Language of Deer” authored by Susan Glass Participants joined us for a lively interview with Susan Glass, author of a newly published book of poetry, “The Wild Language of Deer,” and learned how her life-long understanding of braille and love of nature influenced her as a teacher, writer, and published author. The discussion included how Susan connected with a cooperative publishing group to collaborate to select poems and designed the book, resulting in a beautiful selection of Susan’s poetry. Participants heard Susan read selected poems and learned the background story for each selection, and helpful tips for best practices for writers.

• Storytime with Kelly Brakenhoff o Kelly Brakenhoff, Author, Lincoln, Ne Who doesn’t love a delightful story time? Participants sat in a virtual circle and listened in as Kelly Brakenhoff read her Childrens Book from the “Duke the Deaf Dog” series, Farts Make Noise.” Duke the Deaf Dog learns that some noises are loud, and some are quiet. Whether it's a tapping crayon, a beeping fire drill, or a crinkly candy wrapper, both parents and children alike will understand the need to know the difference between noises. A fun, engaging way to teach children that some noises are not polite.

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