Skip to main content

ACB Events

Affiliate and other events aired on ACB Media

20210430-FCB convention-The Multi-Facets of ACB Radio

June 4, 2021

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

Notes go here

Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

20210430-FCB convention-Guide Dog Users of Florida

June 4, 2021

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

Notes go here 

(excerpt)

20210430-FCB convention-Employment Committee workshop

June 4, 2021

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

Notes go here

Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

20210430-FCB convention-brlf meeting

June 4, 2021

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

Notes go here

Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

ACB Board of Directors Meeting, April 29, 2021

See Show Notes for Agenda

May 3, 2021

• 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

(excerpt)

AAVL, and Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) April 11, 2021

April 15, 2021

The Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss (AAVL), a special interest affiliate of the American Council of the Blind (ACB) is developing a project to learn more about the Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) — how they are the same, and how they are different across the country.  Since very few of us know what AAAs are and what they do, it is quite possible that many, if not most,  AAA’s know very little about…  us, and therefore, seniors who are blind or have low vision are not benefitting from the services and programs AAAs administer or fund. As well as finding out more information about what AAAs do, other goals we have in mind are: 

(excerpt)

20210218-Sagebrush Day 4

March 10, 2021

Day 4 of the 2021 Randolph Shepard Venders of America (RSVA) convention. Listeners note: Due to technical issues, the episode picks up with the first presenter already in progress

Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20210217-Sagebrush Day 3

March 10, 2021

Day 3 of the 2021 Randolph Shepard Venders of America (RSVA) convention.

Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20210216-Sagebrush Day 2

March 10, 2021
Day 2 of the 2021 Randolph Shepard Venders of America (RSVA) convention.

Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20210215-Sagebrush Day 1

March 10, 2021

Day 1 of the 2021 Randolph Shepard Venders of America (RSVA) convention.

Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co