20220122 - KABVI (Kansas) 2022 Virtual Convention - Day 3 Part 1

Originally Aired ACB Media 8

January 23, 2022

Kansas Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired (KABVI) 2022 Virtual Convention

Saturday Jan. 22, 2022

Zoom Reminders,, ACB host intro. And thank-you, sponsors, door-prizes
AT Guys, J.J. Meddaugh
GoodMaps, videos and Mike May, Chief Evangelist
Setting up a “How-To” user’s group, fund-raising, membership items, Carolyn Thomasin, Membership Secretary, Ann Byington, Membership participants
White Cane Users Alerting Drivers, ♣ Rev. Dr. Gene Bourquin, Pedestrian Control Over Drivers’ Yielding: All pedestrians are reliant on drivers to yield when they share spaces like crosswalks with vehicles. Many variables affect drivers’ behaviors. This presentation reviewed factors that affect the behaviors, emphasizing the principles and techniques pedestrian can use to increase the likelihood of drivers yielding. Presenters:
Guidelights and Gadgets Barry Scheurer
White Cane Safety Day, KS State School for the Blind presentation
Meet the KS Author of Dust and roses: losing everything is only the beginning ...Wes Brummer, DBC08678
1930's Kansas. Sara McGurk has a comfortable life: an exciting boyfriend, a good home, and a responsible job. She answers the fan mail for her father's radio show. And a broadcasting network has just picked Pastor's program for a national debut. Sam McGurk is about to become a celebrity. But Sara gets some unexpected news. She is with child. The fa©ʹade of her easy life is about to implode. Some violence.

And he has a new book out!

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January 23, 2022

Kansas Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired (KABVI) 2022 Virtual Convention

Friday, Jan. 21, 2022

Zoom reminders, introduce ACB host and thank-you, discuss door-prize awards, review program schedule for the day
Mikel McCary Assistive Technology for Kansas
Review of current activities at KS Assistance Dogs, KSDS as impacted by Covid, Kelly Meyer, CEO and Deb Tegedoff, Guide Dog Instructor and Puppy-Raiser Do-ordinator
Kansas State School for the Blind, John Harding, Superintendent
Envision Introduction/Overview Michael Monteferrante – President/CEO, Employment, Workforce Development, & College Success Program Karyn Page – Vice President, Innovation Self-Introduction & Overview Next Segment Noreen Carrocci – Sr. Vice President, Foundation & Mission Services Early Childhood Activities & Curriculum, Teresa Houston, Director, Cathy G. Hudson Envision Child Development Center Programs for Youth, Hannah Christenson, Director, Community Programs Sarah Kephart, Envision Arts Program Manager
Talking Books and braille E-reader, Michael Lang, Director
Treasurer’s report, Bob Chaffin Bob will be announcing door prize winners with registration numbers chosen by Alexa.
NanoPac, Vince Cianfrone
Legislative report/other KABVI business Michael Byington and other officers

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January 23, 2022

Kansas Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired 2022 Virtual Convention

Friday, Jan. 21, 2022

Zoom reminders, introduce ACB host and thank-you, discuss door-prize awards, review program schedule for the day
Mikel McCary Assistive Technology for Kansas
Review of current activities at KS Assistance Dogs, KSDS as impacted by Covid, Kelly Meyer, CEO and Deb Tegedoff, Guide Dog Instructor and Puppy-Raiser Do-ordinator
Kansas State School for the Blind, John Harding, Superintendent
Envision Introduction/Overview Michael Monteferrante – President/CEO, Employment, Workforce Development, & College Success Program Karyn Page – Vice President, Innovation Self-Introduction & Overview Next Segment Noreen Carrocci – Sr. Vice President, Foundation & Mission Services Early Childhood Activities & Curriculum, Teresa Houston, Director, Cathy G. Hudson Envision Child Development Center Programs for Youth, Hannah Christenson, Director, Community Programs Sarah Kephart, Envision Arts Program Manager
Talking Books and braille E-reader, Michael Lang, Director
Treasurer’s report, Bob Chaffin Bob will be announcing door prize winners with registration numbers chosen by Alexa.
NanoPac, Vince Cianfrone
Legislative report/other KABVI business Michael Byington and other officers

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January 23, 2022

Kansas Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired (KABVI) 2022 Virtual Convention

Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022

Zoom reminders, introduce ACB host and thank-you, discuss door-prize awards, review program schedule for the day
En-vision America, Sharla Glass Public Policy and Community Outreach Liaison
“Hands-Free Health”, Janice Washeleski, Chief Commercial Sales and Marketing Officer
Literacy Project, Pat Tussing, Project Co-ordinator
Lions’ Club projects including White Cane Repair, Kathy Dawson, Topeka Sunflower Lions
Audio-Reader Radio Reading Service, Lori Kesinger, Outreach Coordinator (Kansas was one of the first states to offer this service and Audio Reader celebrated it’s fiftieth anniversary.)

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January 17, 2022

Call to Order - Dan Spoone, President
Roll Call and Introduction of Guests - Denise Colley, Secretary
Review and Approval of Agenda - Dan Spoone, President
Review and Approval of the November 29, December 6 (Budget) Meeting Minutes - Denise Colley, ACB Secretary
Mission Moment - Eric Bridges and Dan Spoone
AD Awards Gala – The inaugural AD Awards gala was a tremendous success, exposing Audio Description to the broader community and raising over $35,000 (net) for the Audio Description Project. Special thanks to Tony, Jennifer, Jo Lynn, Kelly, Clark, Kim, Carl, Rick, the AD Awards Gala Committee and countless ACB member volunteers!
ACB President’s Update – Dan Spoone, ACB President
ACB Staff Update – Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director
Review and Approval of Changes to the Reasonable Accommodations Policy – Clark Rachfal, ACB ADA Coordinator
Decision On DC Leadership Conference (Virtual Only versus Hybrid) – Entire ACB Board of Directors
Adjourn