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2022 Leadership Training Digest featuring Legislative Imperatives

February 26, 2022

This podcast features segments from the 3 ACB Media Shows, VISAbilities, Tuesday Topics and Sunday Edition meant to train ACB members about the 2022 virtual DC Leadership Conference and the 4 2022 ACB Legislative Imperatives.

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20230224 American Council of the Blind of Maryland-2023 Annual Convention

Originally Broadcasted February 24, 2023, on ACB Media 8-Vendors

February 24, 2022

20230224 American Council of the Blind of Maryland-2023 Annual Convention Originally Broadcasted February 24, 2023, on ACB Media 8-Vendors

No Confusion, Just Inclusion

Vendors

  • Pre-convention patter from your Emcees Patrick Sheehan and Jane Carona, giving you a preview of what to expect for the evening.
  • Capital Area Guide Dog Users, Inc., Gaithersburg, MD o Who we are what we Do.

  • Paul Burden, U.S. vice president, Waymap, Washington, DC o The free Waymap navigation APP is specifically designed to provide greater independence and safety to blind and low vision users. The Waymap App works both indoors and outdoors and does not need a GPS satellite signal or even a mobile phone signal. The Waymap App will get you to within one step of your destination.

  • Todd Tolson, President, Blind Muse, Silver Spring, MD o Bringing the blind and sighted communities together

  • Ancil and Sonia Tores, Owners, Torres Foundation, Washington, DC

  • Door Prize o Each attendee and presenter were assigned a number, and Lady A will decide who the lucky winners are for these door prizes throughout the convention!

  • Venkatesh Chari, President, Orbit Research

  • Ro Mobely, Owner, Iron Girl Athletics o Let's talk about exercise and fitness!

  • Anthony Corona, National Education Outreach Coordinator, Democracy Live, Miami, FL

  • Alyssa Otis, Outreach specialist, Leader Dogs for the Blind, Rochester Hills, MI o Learn about Leader's orientation and mobility cane program.

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20211016 ACB of New York 2021 Hybrid Convention: Day 2 Banquet

February 22, 2022

The American Council of The Blind of New York 2021 State Convention October 16, 2021

ACBNY Annual Banquet

  • Sauerland presentation, Scholarship Presentation
  • ACB President Dan Spoone
  • Final remarks—Karen and Ian

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20211016 ACB of New York 2021 Hybrid Convention: Day 2 General Session

February 22, 2022

The American Council of The Blind of New York 2021 State Convention October 16, 2021

General Session with speakers on various topics

  • Vanda Pharmaceuticals - Maggie Felton
  • Democracy Live—Bryan Finney and Melissa Carney
  • Clark Rachfal – ACB National
  • Capital Region Nordic Alliance Soundscape Demonstration of Navigation with iPhone
  • Spectrum/Charter--Peter

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20211016 ACB of New York 2021 Hybrid Convention: Day 2 Guide Dog Users of the Empire State

February 22, 2022

The American Council of The Blind of New York 2021 State Convention October 16, 2021

  • Guide Dog Users of the Empire State

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20211015 ACB of New York 2021 Hybrid Convention: Day 1 Business Meeting

February 22, 2022

The American Council of The Blind of New York 2021 State Convention October 15, 2021

  • Business Meeting

Commission for the Blind Town Hall

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20211015 ACB of New York 2021 Hybrid Convention: Day 1 NYS Commission for the Blind Town Hall

20211015 ACB of New York 2021 Hybrid Convention: Day 1 Town Hall

February 22, 2022

The American Council of The Blind of New York 2021 State Convention October 15, 2021

  • NYS Commission for the Blind Town Hall Meeting

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20220217-8 Welcome to Sagebrush

February 18, 2022

20220217-8 Welcome to Sagebrush RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD VENDORS OF AMERICA® Celebrating Over fifty years of achievement and advocacy

RSVA® SAGEBRUSH 2022 NATIONAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM TRAINING CONFERENCE Sagebrush 2022: The future Unmasked and Reset

Moderator: Scott Eggen (MN), RSVA® President o Motivational speaker: Five Things About Las Vegas (or Nevada) That You Might Not Expect:

  • Dr. Michael Green, History professor and author, UNLV

o Presenting Terry Camardelle Scholarship Award:

  • Herbert Reado (LA), RSVA® Awards Chair o American Council of the Blind Updates:

  • Eric Bridges (VA), Executive Director, American Council of the Blind Eric shared programs and services provided by the ACB and conference information for upcoming conferences and explained educational opportunities.

  • Questions and Answers o Social Security and Medicare Questions Answered:

  • Teresa Campbell (CA), SSA Public Affairs Specialist Participants learned about the latest updates and Changes in Social Security and Medicare. See what deductions vendors can use. Get information on retirement.

  • Questions and Answers

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20220217-7 Welcome to Sagebrush

February 18, 2022

20220217-7 Welcome to Sagebrush

  • Moderator: Linda Alison (TN), A1 Plus Vending

RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD VENDORS OF AMERICA® Celebrating Over fifty years of achievement and advocacy

RSVA® SAGEBRUSH 2022 NATIONAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM TRAINING CONFERENCE Sagebrush 2022: The future Unmasked and Reset

o Recent updates in Cafeterias and Full-Service Snack Bars:

  • Mark Erickson (WA), Erickson General Services Corp (BVS County City Espresso and Madigan Snack Bar)
  • Lonnie Harmon (IA), Iowa Vending Café
  • Patrick Martin (FL), Live Better, Inc
  • William J Findley (FL), Chief Bureau of Business Enterprise, Division of Blind Services Florida Department of Education
  • Panel participants shared changes in their full-service snack bars and cafeterias. Many vendors have implemented micro markets to serve their customers better
  • Questions and Answers
  • o Tips for Getting College or Universities into the RS Program and how current ones are faring:

  • Scott Eggen (MN) SVS Vending

  • Gerry Saldana (TX) Participants learned how campus operations are moving forward now. They also heard how coffee pop-ups and food trucks hurt vendors and how to handle these situations.

  • Questions and Answers

o USBGA- You don’t have to see it to tee it:

  • Phil Hubbard (FL), USBGA Phil share dhow he became involved in the US Blind Golfers Association and how being involved can show the world blind people can do more than just working. Golfing gives members an opportunity to learn while interacting with others.

  • Questions and Answers o How have Prison Facilities Reset?:

  • Scott Eggen (MN), SVS Vending

  • Sherry Williams (TN), Williams Vending
  • Jerry House (TX), Brooke Army Medical Center vending. Panelists shared how prison facilities were able to compete during Covid. They also shared how they were able to manage these prison facilities.

  • Questions and Answers o Leadership and Communication skills:

  • Sandra Bensen (NV), Summerlin Toastmasters Club Toastmasters help people feel more comfortable communicating to others and speaking to audiences. She shared how these experiences can assist a future leader.

  • Questions and Answers o Perspective from the other side: featuring vendors and their experiences entering a mostly white male profession.

  • Travis Beasley (TN), Music City Market Speakers shared tips from applicants from more diverse backgrounds considering the RS program.

  • Questions and Answers o Intuit Inc. Presentation:

  • Ted Drake, Global Accessibility Leader o Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. Presentation:

  • Shauna Jatho RN BSN, Clinical Nurse Educator

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20220216-6 Welcome to Sagebrush- Auction

February 17, 2022

20220216-6 Welcome to Sagebrush- Auction

RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD VENDORS OF AMERICA® Celebrating Over fifty years of achievement and advocacy

RSVA® SAGEBRUSH 2022 NATIONAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM TRAINING CONFERENCE Sagebrush 2022: The future Unmasked and Reset

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