20251117 1900 ACBVA Workshop, Lead the Way – Igniting Leadership in AC1B of Virginia

Workshop: Lead the Way – Igniting Leadership in ACB of Virginia Led by ACBVA leader and President Doug Powell and experienced facilitator and leader Jeremy Grandstaff, this session will help you explore your leadership potential, gain practical tools, and connect with others passionate about making a difference. Whether you’re curious about getting involved or already guiding a team, this workshop is for you.

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20251018-5-ACB Of Oregon - Part 5

Originally broadcasted on October 18, 2025 on ACB Media 9

6:30 PM Banquet Program

Guest Speaker, Jeff Bishop, BITS President

ACB of Oregon Scholarship Winner, Ella Shroud

50/50 Drawing

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20251018-2-ACB Of Oregon - Part 2

Originally broadcasted on October 18, 2025 on ACB Media 9

10:45AM Democracy Live Presentation

11:00 am Oregon Commission for the Blind – Dacia Johnson, Executive Director

Talking Books and Braille Services –Tiff Bowers, Outreach Librarian

Hull Foundation & Learning Center – Creanna Gallegos, Interim Executive Director

11:55 am Second Reading of Nominations – James Edwards

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20251018-3-ACB Of Oregon - Part 3

Originally broadcasted on October 18, 2025 on ACB Media 9

Your Daily AI Toolkit - Michael Babcock & Jeff Bishop

Participants learned how AI could fit into everyday life with tools that made things more accessible and saved time. Demos of Seeing AI, Be My Eyes with AI, ChatGPT, and Alexa were presented, plus practical tips attendees could start using right away.

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20251018-1-ACB Of Oregon - Part 1

Originally broadcasted on October 18, 2025 on ACB Media 9

9:00 am Convened General Session – ACBO President, Carrie Muth

Presentation of Colors & Flag Salute

Invocation – Ray Gruener, Prayer Pastor at Cowboy Church

Welcome to Springfield – Mayor Sean VanGordon

9:20 am Approved Convention Agenda

Roll Call of Chapters – Carrie Muth

Recognized the Fun Squad (Convention Committee) – Tyanne Wilmath

Recognized supporters and sponsors – Carrie Muth

9:30 am Introduced ACB National Representative – Jeff Bishop

What was GUGM? Introduced Leslie Spoon, co-chair of ACB’s Get Up & Get Moving Committee

Advocacy: How Could We Help? – Speak 4

What Was Happening in the ACB Community? Michael Babcock

10:00 am ACBO President’s Report – Carrie Muth

10:10 am Report on National Convention – Carrie Muth, Tyanne Wilmath, Michael Babcock, & Others

10:25 am First Reading of Nominations – James Edwards

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20251018-4-ACB Of Oregon - Part 4

Originally broadcasted on October 18, 2025 on ACB Media 9

2:30-3:45 PM Lego Fun for Everyone - Hunter Palmer & Tyanne Wilmath

Attendees participated in a welcoming, hands-on Lego event designed especially for people who were blind or visually impaired. Together, they built bright spring daffodils using Lego bricks. Volunteers were on hand to guide and support, but the focus was on creativity, fun, and community. No Lego experience was needed—just imagination and enjoyment building flowers that never faded.

4 PM Blindskills Annual Membership Meeting – Attendees found out more about this special interest chapter of ACB of Oregon

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20250928 0900 Sunday Morning 2025 NCCB Convention Business and Board Meeting North Carolina Council of the Blind 2025 State Convention Wyndham Garden Greensboro Saturday Evening September 27, 2025

– General Business Meeting

• Welcome & Call to Order — Sandi Owens, President

• Attendance Roll Call — Ashley Coleman, Secretary – Secretary’s Report — Ashley Coleman – Treasurer’s Report — Chris Flynt, Treasurer

• President’s Report — Sandi Owens

Committee Reports (2 minutes each, in this order)

Advocacy & Accessibility

• Advocacy Committee — George Smith • Assistive Technology Committee — Ashley Coleman • Environmental Access Committee — Chris Bell • Employment Committee — Tim Snyder

Finance & Operations

• Budget Committee — Jane Ferrita • Investment Committee — Chris Bell • Fundraising Committee — Ashley Coleman • Convention Committee — Lawrence Carter

Membership & Outreach

• Membership Committee — Lawrence Carter • Scholarship Committee — Christina Owens • Publicity Committee — Ashley Coleman

Policy & Governance

• Constitution, Bylaws, and Resolutions Committee — Allen Moore • Policy Committee — Allen Moore • Brady Jones Committee — Ricky Scott • Nominations Committee — N/A • Transportation Committee — N/A

– Old Business

• New Business & Elections — Lawrence Carter – Final Remarks — Sandi Owens, President – Door Prizes & Adjournment

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North Carolina Council of the Blind 2025 State Convention Wyndham Garden Greensboro Saturday Evening September 27, 2025

Banquet & Evening Program

• Invocation
• Keynote Speaker — Claire Stanley, J.D.
• Scholarship Awards
• Door Prizes
• Closing Remarks — Sandi Owens, President

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North Carolina Council of the Blind 2025 State Convention Wyndham Garden Greensboro Saturday Morning September 27, 2025

• Opening Session — Welcome & Opening Remarks: Sandi Owens, President
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Invocation
• Mayor’s Welcome
• Abbott Diabetes Care — Pam Lisi
• Vanda Pharmaceuticals — Vicki Preddy, MSN, RN
• Disability Rights NC — Lena Welch, Attorney
• North Carolina Lions Foundation — Carlton V. Metts II, Executive Director
• Keynote Speaker Introduction — Claire Stanley, J.D., Director of Advocacy & Governmental Affairs, ACB
• Closing Remarks — Sandi Owens, President

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North Carolina Council of the Blind 2025 State Convention Wyndham Garden Greensboro Friday Evening September 26, 2025

• Welcome & Opening Remarks — Sandi Owens, President
• Division of Services for the Blind — Cynthia Speight, Director
• Governor Morehead School — Dr. Nancy N. Barbour, Interim Superintendent
• NC Statewide Independent Living Council — Shana Ayscue, Executive Director
• State Library of NC: Accessible Books & Library Services — Clint Exum, Outreach Specialist
• NCCB Board Candidate Speeches — Each candidate has 3 minutes

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