ACB Events
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20230520-2 Bay State Council of the Blind-2023 Spring Conference and Convention

20230520-2 Afternoon Session

May 20, 2023

20230520-2 Bay State Council of the Blind-2023 Spring Conference and Convention 20230520-2 Afternoon Session

  • Announcement of Election Results o David Kingsbury o Short comments by newly elected directors

  • Debate and Adoption of Proposed Resolutions o Brian Charlson

  • Role of the ACB Board Liaison o Rachel Schroeder

  • Announcement of BSCB Awards o Kim Charlson

  • Telehealth Experiences o Clark Rachfal o Jeanette Kutash

  • Overview of Recent Perkins Library Activities o Kim Charlson

  • Bringing Alt Text to a Whole New level: The NASA Webb Telescope o Dr. Kelly Lepo-Education and Outreach Scientist o Office of Public Outreach, Space Telescope Science Institute

  • New Frontiers of Artificial Intelligence o Brian Charlson

  • First Day Wrap Up o David Kingsbury

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20230520-1 Bay State Council of the Blind-2023 Spring Conference and Convention

20230520-1 Morning Session

May 20, 2023

20230520-1 Morning Session

  • Welcome and BSCB President’s Update o David Kingsbury

  • Overview of Massachusetts Commission for the Blind Activities o John Oliveira , Acting Commissioner, MCB

  • Advocacy Update o Nona Haroyan o Kim Charlson o Jim Badger o Myra Ross o David Kingsbury

  • First Reading of Proposed BSCB Resolutions o Brian Charlson

  • Election of BSCB Directors o Brian Charlson (to explain voting procedures) o Cindy Wentz (to announce slate of nominees recommended by the Nominations Committee) o David Kingsbury (to chair elections

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20230430-1 Illinois Council of the Blind

20230430-1 Business Meeting

May 1, 2023

20230430-1 Illinois Council of the Blind 20230430-1 Business Meeting

  • ICB Business: o Elections o Treasurer's Update o Resolutions o Affiliate Reports o Reading and Vote on Convention Bids o Old Business & New Business

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20230429-4 Illinois Council of the Blind

20230429-4 Banquet

April 30, 2023

20230429-4 Illinois Council of the Blind 20230429-4 Banquet

  • ICB Banquet: o Presentation of Awards & 50/50 Raffle Winner Presented o Memorial Service - Remembering ICB members, friends and guide dogs who have passed on over since our last convention.

Note: Memorial service will start shortly after the conclusion of banquet

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20230429-3 Illinois Council of the Blind

20230429-3 Afternoon Session

April 30, 2023

20230429-3 Illinois Council of the Blind 20230429-3 Afternoon Session

  • Piano for the Blind: o Mark Miller

  • Come Create & Craft: o Kayla Allen

  • Candidates Forum

  • Everyday People with Everyday Problems: o Alice Lopez

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20230429-2 Illinois Council of the Blind

20230429-2 Exhibits

April 30, 2023

20230429-2 Illinois Council of the Blind 20230429-2 Exhibits

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20230429-1 Illinois Council of the Blind

20230429-1 Morning Session

April 30, 2023

20230429-1 Illinois Council of the Blind 20230429-1 Morning Session

ACB Update: Dan Spoone, ACB Representative

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20230428-2 Illinois Council of the Blind

20230428-2 Afternoon Session

April 28, 2023

20230428-2 Illinois Council of the Blind 20230428-2 Afternoon Session

  • ICB Business: o Credentials Report o Nominating Committee Report o First Reading of Constitution and Bylaws Amendments

  • OrCam: o Corinne Nero

  • BBS Update: o Kim Borowicz, Bureau Chief

  • Library Update: o Sheri L.L. Bay, Outreach Librarian

  • High Tech Talk - Discussing our favorite apps, websites, etc.: o Ray Campbell o Rachel Schroder o a representative from HumanWare

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20230428-1 Illinois Council of the Blind

20230428-1 Morning Session

April 28, 2023

20230428-1 Illinois Council of the Blind 20230428-1 Morning Session

  • Hadley School for the Blind: o Marc Arneson

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20230415-2 American Council of the Blind of Nebraska

20230415-2 Afternoon Sessions

April 15, 2023

20230415-2 American Council of the Blind of Nebraska 20230415-2 Afternoon Sessions

  • ACB Reports o An Update on ACB National Happenings — Ray Campbell, ACB 1st Vice-President, Glen Ellen, IL

  • Outlook Enrichment Update o Paulette Monthei, Omaha NE-Outlook Enrichment Coordinator

  • Team Building Exercise

  • “Walking for ACB” o Amber Steet, Omaha, NE

  • ACBN Annual Business Meeting & Election of Officers

  • Adjourn

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