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THE
BRAILLE FORUM
Volume L May 2012 No. 9
Published by
the American Council of the Blind
The American Council of the Blind strives to increase the independence,
security, equality of opportunity, and to improve quality of life for all
blind and visually impaired people.
Mitch Pomerantz, President
Melanie Brunson, Executive Director
Sharon Lovering, Editor
National Office:
2200 Wilson Blvd.
Suite 650
Arlington, VA 22201
(202) 467-5081
fax: (703) 465-5085
Web site: http://www.acb.org
THE BRAILLE FORUM (TM) is available in braille, large print, half-speed
four-track cassette tape, data CD, and via e-mail. Subscription requests,
address changes, and items intended for publication should be sent to Sharon
Lovering at the address above, or via e-mail to slovering at acb.org .
The American Council of the Blind (TM) is a membership organization made up
of more than 70 state and special-interest affiliates. To join, contact the
national office at the number listed above.
Those much-needed contributions, which are tax-deductible, can be sent to
Attn: Treasurer, ACB, 6300 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Suite 195, Brooklyn Center,
MN 55430. If you wish to remember a relative or friend, the national office
has printed cards available for this purpose. Consider including a gift to
ACB in your Last Will and Testament. If your wishes are complex, call the
national office.
To make a contribution to ACB via the Combined Federal Campaign, use this
number: 11155.
For the latest in legislative and governmental news, call the "Washington
Connection" toll-free at (800) 424-8666, 5 p.m. to midnight Eastern time, or
read it online.
Copyright 2012
American Council of the Blind
All content created initially for use by ACB in publications, in any media
on any web site domains administered by ACB, or as a broadcast or podcast on
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Council of the Blind. Creative content that appears elsewhere originally
remains the property of the original copyright holder. Those responsible
for creative content submitted initially to ACB are free to permit their
materials to appear elsewhere with proper attribution and prior notification
to the ACB national office.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
President's Message: The World Blind Union and "Silent" Cars, by Mitch
Pomerantz
Countdown to Convention, by Janet Dickelman
Seeking Nominations for 2012 ACB Awards, by Cindy Van Winkle
ACB Leadership Institute 2012
And We're Off!, by Donna Brown
Kids A-Cruisin' at Convention, by Carla Ruschival
Come to the Dock Party in Louisville!
Consider Volunteering Some of Your Time at the Information Desk, by Cindi
Vega
LUA: We Have Just Begun; Join Us in Our Advocacy, So That All May Read, by
Paul Edwards
Affiliate News
Passings
USABA Impacts Lives through Sports and Recreation, by Lacey Markle
Here and There, edited by Sue Lichtenfels
High Tech Swap Shop
Leveling the Spin, by Nancy Scott
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BRAILLE FORUM

Volume L April 2012 No. 8



Published by

the American Council of the Blind



The American Council of the Blind strives to increase the independence,
security, equality of opportunity, and to improve quality of life for all
blind and visually impaired people.



Mitch Pomerantz, President

Melanie Brunson, Executive Director

Sharon Lovering, Editor



National Office:

2200 Wilson Blvd.

Suite 650

Arlington, VA 22201

(202) 467-5081

fax: (703) 465-5085

Web site: http://www.acb.org



THE BRAILLE FORUM (TM) is available in braille, large print, half-speed
four-track cassette tape, data CD, and via e-mail. Subscription requests,
address changes, and items intended for publication should be sent to Sharon
Lovering at the address above, or via e-mail to slovering at acb.org.



The American Council of the Blind (TM) is a membership organization made up
of more than 70 state and special-interest affiliates. To join, contact the
national office at the number listed above.



Those much-needed contributions, which are tax-deductible, can be sent to
Attn: Treasurer, ACB, 6300 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Suite 195, Brooklyn Center,
MN 55430. If you wish to remember a relative or friend, the national office
has printed cards available for this purpose. Consider including a gift to
ACB in your Last Will and Testament. If your wishes are complex, call the
national office.



To make a contribution to ACB via the Combined Federal Campaign, use this
number: 11155.



For the latest in legislative and governmental news, call the "Washington
Connection" toll-free at (800) 424-8666, 5 p.m. to midnight Eastern time, or
read it online.



Copyright 2012

American Council of the Blind

All content made available in publications, in any media on any
web site domains administered by ACB, or as a broadcast or podcast on ACB
Radio, archived or not, is considered to be the property of the American
Council of the Blind. Those responsible for creative content may allow their
materials to appear elsewhere with prior notification to the ACB national
office and with appropriate attribution.



TABLE OF CONTENTS



President's Message: Employment of the Blind Today and Tomorrow, Part II, by
Mitch Pomerantz

Congress to Consider Accessible Prescription Drug Labeling, by Melanie
Brunson

The Supreme Court's Health Care Ruling Will Affect All of Us, by Ron Pollack


ACB Conference and Convention 2012: Full Steam Ahead!, by Janet Dickelman

Exciting New Feature at This Year's Conference!

Walk A Mile in Her Shoes, by Leonard A. McHugh

Affiliate News

A Tribute to Glenwood Romelle Floyd, by Herbert E. Brown and Rosetta Brown

Getting "At-Large" Members Involved, compiled by Ardis Bazyn

Here and There, edited by Sue Lichtenfels

High Tech Swap Shop





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and she'll take care of the changes for you.

THE

BRAILLE FORUM

Volume L March 2012 No. 7



Published by

the American Council of the Blind



The American Council of the Blind strives to increase the independence,
security, equality of opportunity, and to improve quality of life for all
blind and visually impaired people.



Mitch Pomerantz, President

Melanie Brunson, Executive Director

Sharon Lovering, Editor



National Office:

2200 Wilson Blvd.

Suite 650

Arlington, VA 22201

(202) 467-5081

fax: (703) 465-5085

Web site: http://www.acb.org



THE BRAILLE FORUM (TM) is available in braille, large print, half-speed
four-track cassette tape, data CD, and via e-mail. Subscription requests,
address changes, and items intended for publication should be sent to Sharon
Lovering at the address above, or via e-mail to slovering at acb.org.



The American Council of the Blind (TM) is a membership organization made up
of more than 70 state and special-interest affiliates. To join, contact the
national office at the number listed above.



Those much-needed contributions, which are tax-deductible, can be sent to
Attn: Treasurer, ACB, 6300 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Suite 195, Brooklyn Center,
MN 55430. If you wish to remember a relative or friend, the national office
has printed cards available for this purpose. Consider including a gift to
ACB in your Last Will and Testament. If your wishes are complex, call the
national office.



To make a contribution to ACB via the Combined Federal Campaign, use this
number: 11155.



For the latest in legislative and governmental news, call the "Washington
Connection" toll-free at (800) 424-8666, 5 p.m. to midnight Eastern time, or
read it online.



Copyright 2012

American Council of the Blind

All content made available in publications, in any media on any web
site domains administered by ACB, or as a broadcast or podcast on ACB Radio,
archived or not, is considered to be the property of the American Council of
the Blind. Those responsible for creative content may allow their materials
to appear elsewhere with prior notification to the ACB national office and
with appropriate attribution.



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TABLE OF CONTENTS



President's Message: Employment of the Blind Today and Tomorrow, Part I, by
Mitch Pomerantz

Randolph-Sheppard Program Receives Much-Needed Boost from the White House,
by Melanie Brunson

ACB Conference 2012: What's In It for You?, by Janet Dickelman

Come Race to Lead in ACB, by Ray Campbell

Be a Leader: Be a DKM First-Timer, by Allen J. Casey

Board of Publications Awards Your Excellence in 2012

Using Fund-Raisers to Promote Your Affiliate, by Ronald E. Milliman

Update on Sleep Study

Young Described Film Critic Contest

Affiliate News

Passings

Here and There, edited by Sue Lichtenfels

High Tech Swap Shop





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THE

BRAILLE FORUM

Volume L February 2012 No. 6



Published by

the American Council of the Blind





The American Council of the Blind strives to increase the independence,
security, equality of opportunity, and to improve quality of life for all
blind and visually impaired people.



Mitch Pomerantz, President

Melanie Brunson, Executive Director

Sharon Lovering, Editor



National Office:

2200 Wilson Blvd.

Suite 650

Arlington, VA 22201

(202) 467-5081

fax: (703) 465-5085

Web site: http://www.acb.org



THE BRAILLE FORUM (TM) is available in braille, large print, half-speed
four-track cassette tape, data CD, and via e-mail. Subscription requests,
address changes, and items intended for publication should be sent to Sharon
Lovering at the address above, or via e-mail to slovering at acb.org.



The American Council of the Blind (TM) is a membership organization made up
of more than 70 state and special-interest affiliates. To join, contact the
national office at the number listed above.



Those much-needed contributions, which are tax-deductible, can be sent to
Attn: Treasurer, ACB, 6300 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Suite 195, Brooklyn Center,
MN 55430. If you wish to remember a relative or friend, the national office
has printed cards available for this purpose. Consider including a gift to
ACB in your Last Will and Testament. If your wishes are complex, call the
national office.



To make a contribution to ACB via the Combined Federal Campaign, use this
number: 11155.



For the latest in legislative and governmental news, call the "Washington
Connection" toll-free at (800) 424-8666, 5 p.m. to midnight Eastern time, or
read it online.



Copyright 2012

American Council of the Blind



All content made available in publications, in any media on any web site
domains administered by ACB, or as a broadcast or podcast on ACB Radio,
archived or not, is considered to be the property of the American Council of
the Blind. Those responsible for creative content may allow their materials
to appear elsewhere with prior notification to the ACB national office and
with appropriate attribution.



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TABLE OF CONTENTS



President's Message: Knowledge Versus Assumptions, by Mitch Pomerantz

A Brief Retrospective on 2011, by Melanie Brunson

Convention Quick Reference, by Janet Dickelman

Support the Forum, Get the Chance to Win a Sweet Prize, by Billie Jean Keith

Issues in Education of Blind and Low-Vision Students: An Update, by Bashir
Masoodi

Losing Your Independence, by Donna Brown

How Do You See Me? Understanding Another Point of View, by Patty Arnold

How Do I Match My Clothes?, by Barbara Mattson

The Great Surpasser: A Review of "Surpassing Expectations: My Life without
Sight" by Lawrence Scadden, by Ken Stewart

Affiliate News

Passings

Letter to the Editor

Here and There, edited by Sue Lichtenfels

High Tech Swap Shop





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** ARE YOU MOVING? DO YOU WANT TO CHANGE YOUR SUBSCRIPTION?

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THE
BRAILLE FORUM
Volume L January 2012 No. 5
Published by
the American Council of the Blind
The American Council of the Blind strives to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and to improve quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people.
Mitch Pomerantz, President
Melanie Brunson, Executive Director
Sharon Lovering, Editor
National Office:
2200 Wilson Blvd.
Suite 650
Arlington, VA 22201
(202) 467-5081
fax: (703) 465-5085
Web site: http://www.acb.org
THE BRAILLE FORUM (TM) is available in braille, large print, half-speed four-track cassette tape, data CD, and via e-mail. Subscription requests, address changes, and items intended for publication should be sent to Sharon Lovering at the address above, or via e-mail to slovering at acb.org .
The American Council of the Blind (TM) is a membership organization made up of more than 70 state and special-interest affiliates. To join, contact the national office at the number listed above.
Those much-needed contributions, which are tax-deductible, can be sent to Attn: Treasurer, ACB, 6300 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Suite 195, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. If you wish to remember a relative or friend, the national office has printed cards available for this purpose. Consider including a gift to ACB in your Last Will and Testament. If your wishes are complex, call the national office.
To make a contribution to ACB via the Combined Federal Campaign, use this number: 11155.
For the latest in legislative and governmental news, call the "Washington Connection" toll-free at (800) 424-8666, 5 p.m. to midnight Eastern time, or read it online.
Copyright 2011
American Council of the Blind
TABLE OF CONTENTS
President's Message: There Truly Is an ACB Family, by Mitch Pomerantz
A Reminder about the 2012 Midyear Meetings, by Melanie Brunson
Becoming a Self-Advocate, by DeAnna Quietwater Noriega
It's 2012 -- The Year of the Horse!, by Janet Dickelman
A Path to the Future: The DKM First-Timer, by Allen J. Casey
Strategies for Member Renewal and Reactivation, compiled by Ardis Bazyn
Passings
The Pathway to Sight, by Ken O'Sullivan
Don't Make My Mistakes, by Elisa Busch
Here and There, edited by Sue Lichtenfels
High Tech Swap Shop
Your Greatest Dream, by Kenneth Semien Sr.
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THE

BRAILLE FORUM

Volume L December 2011 No. 4



Published by

the American Council of the Blind



The American Council of the Blind strives to increase the independence,
security, equality of opportunity, and to improve quality of life for all
blind and visually impaired people.



Mitch Pomerantz, President

Melanie Brunson, Executive Director

Sharon Lovering, Editor



National Office:

2200 Wilson Blvd.

Suite 650

Arlington, VA 22201

(202) 467-5081

fax: (703) 465-5085

Web site: http://www.acb.org



THE BRAILLE FORUM (TM) is available in braille, large print, half-speed
four-track cassette tape, data CD, and via e-mail. Subscription requests,
address changes, and items intended for publication should be sent to Sharon
Lovering at the address above, or via e-mail to slovering at acb.org.



The American Council of the Blind (TM) is a membership organization made up
of more than 70 state and special-interest affiliates. To join, contact the
national office at the number listed above.



Those much-needed contributions, which are tax-deductible, can be sent to
Attn: Treasurer, ACB, 6300 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Suite 195, Brooklyn Center,
MN 55430. If you wish to remember a relative or friend, the national office
has printed cards available for this purpose. Consider including a gift to
ACB in your Last Will and Testament. If your wishes are complex, call the
national office.



To make a contribution to ACB via the Combined Federal Campaign, use this
number: 11155.



For the latest in legislative and governmental news, call the "Washington
Connection" toll-free at (800) 424-8666, 5 p.m. to midnight Eastern time, or
read it online.



Copyright 2011

American Council of the Blind



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TABLE OF CONTENTS



President's Report to the National Conference, Part III, by Mitch Pomerantz

American Council of the Blind Releases Updated Pedestrian Safety Handbook,
by Melanie Brunson

The Galt House Awaits ACB, by Janet Dickelman

Discover Madrid – Don't Miss Out!

Social Networking: How It Works, compiled by Ardis Bazyn

Thank You for a Fine Job, Mr. Jobs, by Ray Campbell

Passings

In Memoriam: Lola Siren, by Harvey Heagy

Affiliate News

Give the Gift That Keeps on Giving to ACB, by Ray Campbell

Free Marketing & Public Relations Assistance for Your Affiliate or Chapter!!

Letter to the Editor

Here and There, edited by Sue Lichtenfels

High Tech Swap Shop





CORRECTION

Due to an editing error, there was a misprint in the Friday
section of "ACB in the Silver State: Golden Past, Diamond Future"
(October-November 2011). Officers are limited to three consecutive two-year
terms. Directors are allowed to serve two four-year terms. We regret the
error.





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THE
BRAILLE FORUM
Volume L October-November 2011 No. 3
Published by
the American Council of the Blind
The American Council of the Blind strives to increase the independence,
security, equality of opportunity, and to improve quality of life for all
blind and visually impaired people.
Mitch Pomerantz, President
Melanie Brunson, Executive Director
Sharon Lovering, Editor
National Office:
2200 Wilson Blvd.
Suite 650
Arlington, VA 22201
(202) 467-5081
fax: (703) 465-5085
Web site: http://www.acb.org
THE BRAILLE FORUM (TM) is available in braille, large print, half-speed
four-track cassette tape, data CD, and via e-mail. Subscription requests,
address changes, and items intended for publication should be sent to Sharon
Lovering at the address above, or via e-mail to slovering at acb.org .
The American Council of the Blind (TM) is a membership organization made up
of more than 70 state and special-interest affiliates. To join, contact the
national office at the number listed above.
Those much-needed contributions, which are tax-deductible, can be sent to
Attn: Treasurer, ACB, 6300 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Suite 195, Brooklyn Center,
MN 55430. If you wish to remember a relative or friend, the national office
has printed cards available for this purpose. Consider including a gift to
ACB in your Last Will and Testament. If your wishes are complex, call the
national office.
To make a contribution to ACB via the Combined Federal Campaign, use this
number: 11155.
For the latest in legislative and governmental news, call the "Washington
Connection" toll-free at (800) 424-8666, 5 p.m. to midnight Eastern time, or
read it online.
Copyright 2011
American Council of the Blind
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FCC Publishes New Rules Requiring Video Description on TV, by Melanie
Brunson
Midyear Meeting Dates Announced
National Conference/Convention Report, Part II, by Mitch Pomerantz
Hollis Liggett: The Man, The Legend, by Charles S.P. Hodge
ACB in the Silver State: Golden Past, Diamond Future, by Sharon Lovering,
Judy Jackson, Jenine Stanley, Paul Edwards, Marcia Dresser, and Ken Stewart
Listening in from My Computer: I Wish I Could Have Been There!, by Zerline
Johnson
Mega No Maki Self-Defense Training, by Sharon Lovering
Racing to Louisville, by Janet Dickelman
DKM Poised for 2012
NELDS: Creating a Better Future for Those with Vision Loss, by Jeff Thom and
Chris Gray
RSVA Award Winners
Affiliate News
Opening the Gateway for Future Leaders, by Sara Conrad
Upcoming "Membership Focus" Calls
Here and There, edited by Sue Lichtenfels
High Tech Swap Shop
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ARE YOU MOVING? DO YOU WANT TO CHANGE YOUR SUBSCRIPTION?
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1-800-424-8666, or via e-mail, slovering at acb.org . Give her the information,
and she'll take care of the changes for you.

THE
BRAILLE FORUM
Volume L September 2011 No. 2
Published by
the American Council of the Blind
The American Council of the Blind strives to increase the independence,
security, equality of opportunity, and to improve quality of life for all
blind and visually impaired people.
Mitch Pomerantz, President
Melanie Brunson, Executive Director
Sharon Lovering, Editor
National Office:
2200 Wilson Blvd.
Suite 650
Arlington, VA 22201
(202) 467-5081
fax: (703) 465-5085
Web site: http://www.acb.org
THE BRAILLE FORUM (TM) is available in braille, large print, half-speed
four-track cassette tape, data CD, and via e-mail. Subscription requests,
address changes, and items intended for publication should be sent to Sharon
Lovering at the address above, or via e-mail to slovering at acb.org .
The American Council of the Blind (TM) is a membership organization made up
of more than 70 state and special-interest affiliates. To join, contact the
national office at the number listed above.
Those much-needed contributions, which are tax-deductible, can be sent to
Attn: Treasurer, ACB, 6300 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Suite 195, Brooklyn Center,
MN 55430. If you wish to remember a relative or friend, the national office
has printed cards available for this purpose. Consider including a gift to
ACB in your Last Will and Testament. If your wishes are complex, call the
national office.
To make a contribution to ACB via the Combined Federal Campaign, use this
number: 11155.
For the latest in legislative and governmental news, call the "Washington
Connection" toll-free at (800) 424-8666, 5 p.m. to midnight Eastern time, or
read it online.
Copyright 2011
American Council of the Blind
TABLE OF CONTENTS
President's Report to the National Conference, Part I, by Mitch Pomerantz
Two Important News Flashes!, by Melanie Brunson
ACB's Golden Year, by Carla Ruschival
The ACB-Chat List Is Back, by Bob Hachey
ACB 2011 Auction A Big Success, by Marsha Farrow
Record-Breaking Success!, by Dan Dillon
And the Winners Are ., by Kathy Brockman
2011 ACB Membership Seminar: Exploring How Affiliates Can Reach New Members,
by Ardis Bazyn
Issues in Education of Blind and Low-Vision Students, by Bashir A. Masoodi
In Memoriam: Hollis Samuel Liggett
Passings
Affiliate News
MSU RTC Seeks Professionals, Students for Two New Research Projects
Here and There, edited by Sue Lichtenfels
High Tech Swap Shop
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and she'll take care of the changes for you.

THE

BRAILLE FORUM

Volume L July-August 2011 No. 1





Published by

the American Council of the Blind





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The American Council of the Blind strives to increase the independence,
security, equality of opportunity, and to improve quality of life for all
blind and visually impaired people.



Mitch Pomerantz, President

Melanie Brunson, Executive Director

Sharon Lovering, Editor



National Office:

2200 Wilson Blvd.

Suite 650

Arlington, VA 22201

(202) 467-5081

fax: (703) 465-5085

Web site: http://www.acb.org



THE BRAILLE FORUM (TM) is available in braille, large print, half-speed
four-track cassette tape, data CD, and via e-mail. Subscription requests,
address changes, and items intended for publication should be sent to Sharon
Lovering at the address above, or via e-mail to slovering at acb.org.



The American Council of the Blind (TM) is a membership organization made up
of more than 70 state and special-interest affiliates. To join, contact the
national office at the number listed above.



Those much-needed contributions, which are tax-deductible, can be sent to
Attn: Treasurer, ACB, 6300 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Suite 195, Brooklyn Center,
MN 55430. If you wish to remember a relative or friend, the national office
has printed cards available for this purpose. Consider including a gift to
ACB in your Last Will and Testament. If your wishes are complex, call the
national office.



To make a contribution to ACB via the Combined Federal Campaign, use this
number: 11155.



For the latest in legislative and governmental news, call the "Washington
Connection" toll-free at (800) 424-8666, 5 p.m. to midnight Eastern time, or
read it online.



Copyright 2011

American Council of the Blind





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TABLE OF CONTENTS



President's Message: Presidential Potpourri, by Mitch Pomerantz

Legislative News and a Request from the National Office, by Melanie Brunson

MLK Library, DCPS and BRS Unite to Benefit Students with Print Disabilities,
by John M. Williams

Old Attitudes Die Hard, by Carl Jarvis

The Accessibility Lesson Which My Co-Workers and I Learned During Dinner, by
Ron Brooks

15 Ways to Maximize Your ACB Membership, by Kenneth Semien Sr.

Affiliate News

Passings

Letter to the Editor

Set Your Course

Here and There, edited by Sue Lichtenfels

High Tech Swap Shop



CORRECTION

Due to an editing error, there were references in "ACB's Audio
Description Project Updates" (June 2011) to the year 2010. They should have
read "2011." We regret the error.





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THE
BRAILLE FORUM
Volume XLIX June 2011 No. 12
Published by
the American Council of the Blind
The American Council of the Blind strives to increase the independence,
security, equality of opportunity, and to improve quality of life for all
blind and visually impaired people.
Mitch Pomerantz, President
Melanie Brunson, Executive Director
Sharon Lovering, Editor
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
President's Message: ACB's Past: Prelude to Our Future, by Mitch Pomerantz
Summary of Meetings of the ACB Board of Directors, by Jenine Stanley
ACB's Golden Anniversary, by Carla Ruschival
Blindness and Mobility Device Etiquette, by Darian Slayton Fleming
Want More Braille Forums? Buy a Chance to Win a Sweet Prize!, by Dan Dillon
Extra, Extra! Convention Newspaper Now Seeking Volunteers
ACB's Audio Description Project Updates, by Joel Snyder
A Long Journey Begins with a Single Step, by Dan Dillon
Striding for Gold in the Silver State, by Ron Milliman
Affiliate News: Convention Sneak Preview
Helping ACB Celebrate its 50th Anniversary with an International Flavor
Gold Diggin' Auction: Going Green for ACB
2011 ACB Membership Seminar
High Tech Swap Shop
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