A celebration and recognition of FCB leaders and deserving students.

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The regular meeting of the Florida Council of the blind board of directors, which takes place before start of the convention.

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Maria Fernanda Saavedra, social worker and life coach from Central Florida Lighthouse, discusses the physical and emotional difficulties in adapting to vision loss.

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This session highlights the 2021 FCB legislative effort. Members of FCB who participated in virtual Zoom meetings with representatives of national and state government will recount their experiences. Further, Rep. Anna V. Eskamani speaks about what she has learned during her time in the Florida Legislature and how she sees the work of this body moving forward in this changing environment of state and county government.

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Nancy Folsom talks about how you can feel and look your healthiest by creating good habits for taking care of your skin; Learn about how to overcome unhealthy skin problems, as well as how you can look younger.Episode Notes

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Debbie Hazelton, ACB Radio Program Director answers questions about what ACB radio and ACB media is; How to volunteer with ACB Media; And how to enjoy the multiple forms of content ACB media provides.Episode Notes

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The GDUF business meeting followed by a panel discussion moderated by Doug Hall and featuring Marisa Blanco and Susan Wilburn from Southeastern Guide Dogs, Eric Loori (founder and GDMI) from Freedom Guide Dogs, and Keith McGregor from Leader Dogs. Topics include: Providing training at school facilities or at your home; what skills of a student will best match the traits of specific dogs; and what factors impact this team which may lead to supplemental training for the handler and/or dog, including causes for a dog to be returned to the school.Episode Notes

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this session features a  panel sharing perspective and insight for finding viable employment. Explore enhanced use of technology, remote learning to attain beneficial skills, numerous telework options available, and further resources supporting job seekers.Episode Notes

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The annual breakfast meeting of the Braille Revival League of Florida. This session includes the BRLF annual business meeting and presentation from Deborah Kendrick. Deborah is an accomplished writer who is blind and who has successfully written and published over the past 4 decades.Episode Notes

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• Call to Order: Dan Spoone, President • Roll Call and Introduction of Guests: Katie Frederick Substituting for Denise Colley, Secretary • Review and Approval of Agenda: Dan Spoone, President • Review and Approval of Minutes: February 20 (DC Leadership) Katie Frederick • Mission Moment: Dan Spoone and Eric Bridges • Advocacy Steering Committee Support for DC Legislative Seminar: Wonderful collaboration and participation from the team of Clark, Jeff, Mark, Sheila, Debbie, Jeff, Becky, Gabe, Doug, Jim, Kim and Pat • President’s Report: Dan Spoone • WBU Update: Kim Charlson • Voting Task Force Committee Engages Members: Pat Sheehan • Board member donations for convention auction • Ad Hoc Committee to Evaluate Role of Executive Committee: Mark Richert and Kim Charlson - Co-chairs • HBO Max Settlement Announced: Kim Charlson • Volunteer Hours Exceeds $1 Million • Staff Reports • Executive Director’s Report: Eric Bridges • Verizon Communications Grant • Information Technology Infrastructure Update • ACB Job Posting Updates • Harriet Tubman $20 Bill and Accessible Currency • Get Up and Get Moving Campaign • HR1 and Accessible Voting • ACB Launches ACB Club in Clubhouse • Other Updates • Chief Financial Officer: Nancy Becker • 2020 Financial Audit Complete • Investment Portfolio Exceeds $5 Million • PPP Grants For 2020 Forgiven and 2021 Loans Received • ACBES Store Update: Michael Garrett • Scholarships • Certification • Other Updates • Board of Publications (BOP) Report: Penny Reeder, BOP Director • Convention Update: Janet Dickelman, Convention Committee Chair • Other Committee Updates (as needed) • Adjourn

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