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Planes, Trains, and Canes, Dr. Mona Minkara. (screen share possible) Mona Minkara is one of the only blind professors in the field Bioengineering. Currently, she is an Assistant Professor at Northeastern University. Mona lost her vision at the young age of seven as a result of macular degeneration and cone-rod dystrophy. She pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and Middle Eastern studies at Wellesley college. In 2015, she received her PhD in Chemistry from the University of Florida. Currently, she studies surfactants found within the lungs and leverages that knowledge to conduct research related to COVID-19. Mona is an advocate for blind and visually impaired individuals. In 2019 she was awarded the Holman Prize along with two other fellow adventurous. Mona created, Planes Trains and Canes, a mini documentary series featured on her YouTube channel. Mona takes you on a journey to five different cities around the world showing people what it’s like for a blind person to travel independently using only public transportation.

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Chris Hunsinger Banquet Opening Remarks & Room Rate Raffle Winners

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Banquet Keynote Claire Stanley, Advocacy & Outreach Specialist, American Council of the Blind.

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Non-24 Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder, Shauna Jatho, Nurse Educator, Vanda Pharmaceuticals.

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Vanda Pharmaceuticals presents the 2020 PCB Awards, William Grignon, PCB Board of Directors.

Individual Presenters: Mary Ann Grignon Sue Lichtenfels Rose Martin

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ACB Fall Board Meeting held on November 14, 2020 Part 1 of 2.

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ACB 2020 Fall Board meeting held on November 14, 2020. Part 2 of 2.

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2020 ACB Board of Directors Telephonic Meeting Agenda

Telephonic Zoom Meeting Tuesday, October 13, 2020 Broadcast on ACB Radio Mainstream

8:00PM to 11:00PM EDT

• 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 July 3, 2020 Meeting Minutes (Preconvention) - Denise Colley, ACB Secretary
• Mission Moment - Dan Spoone and Eric Bridges
• Sharon Lovering – Dedication to members and friends of ACB each day
• Presentation of 2019 Annual Report - Kelly Gasque and Tony Stephens
• Review of Convention Lesson Learned Report – Janet Dickelman and Nancy Becker
• Review of Convention Satisfaction Survey - Tony Stephens and Rick Morin
• Discussion and Decision on 2021 ACB Conference and Convention
• Review of hotel contract – Janet Dickelman and Nancy Becker
• Recommendation from Convention Steering Committee – Janet Dickelman, Nancy Becker and David Trott
• Discussion on Recommendation – entire ACB Board of Directors
• Board Decision on Format for 2021 ACB Conference and Convention
• Open Discussion
• Executive Session
• Adjourn

Here is the order of events for the 2020 MSCB Convention Banquet:

• Welcome and door prizes.
• Awarding of the Anna L. Hunt Memorial Academic scholarship.
• Meet the Real Claire Stanley, ACB's Advocacy and Outreach Specialist and Actress.
• Closing remarks and thank yous, Donna Brown.

Many thanks to Doug Hunsinger for his editing and preparing these archives.

Here is a list of the afternoon events:

• Welcome, Donna Brown.
• Ramen Noodles and Beyond, Monica Andis, Nutritionist, Morgantown, WV.
• Canine Care, Steve Hoyt, Pilot Dogs, Columbus, OH.
• Blastoff in Coalwood, Touchdown in Huntsville, Homer Hickam, Renown author and actor.
• Just Keep Moving, Leslie Spoone, Orlando, FL.
• Uddates from Vanda Pharmaceutical, Maggie Felton.
• Accessible Prescription Labels and More, Jenna Reed. EnVision America.
• Tips for Your Sticks, Matthew Stuart, O&M Therapist, WVSB.
• What has MSCB Been up to Since we Last Met? A year in review for MSCB, Donna Brown.

Many thanks to Doug Hunsinger for preparing and editing these archives.