20231118 Bay State Council of the Blind Fall Conference, November 18, 2023

As Broadcast on ACB Media 9

December 5, 2023

Bay State Council of the Blind Fall Conference Agenda, November 18, 2023

Morning Session

– Welcoming Remarks, David Kingsbury, BSCB President

– The Disability Tech Space, Sandy Lacey, Executive Director, Howe Innovation Center, Perkins School for the Blind

– Overview of MCB Happenings, John Oliveira, Commissioner, Massachusetts Commission for the Blind

3-D Printing: A Viable Hobby for Blind and Low Vision Persons, Judy Dixon, author; Erin Fragola, Outreach Coordinator, Perkins Braille & Talking Book Library
Get Up and Move, Door prizes, Jeanette Kutash with Leslie Spoone: Elizabeth Ann Johnson with door prizes,

Afternoon Session

Deciphering What Sighted People Are Trying to Say with Body Language, Judy Dixon, author, Brian Charlson
The New BSCB Code of Conduct Policy, Jennifer Harnish, Board Director
Be My AI, Brian Charlson, BSCB Past President and Tech Guru
A Sampling of ACB Special Interest Affiliates, Jeff Thom - Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss (AAVL); Paul Edwards, Past President, Library Users of America (LUA), Larry Gassman, Vice President, Diabetics in Action
Get Up and Move Continued! Jeanette Kutash and Leslie Spoone
A Little Afternoon Diversion
Closing Remarks