ACB Braille Forum and E-Forum

Here is the program for the 2020 ACB Conference and Convention in audio format.

Table of Contents
President’s Message: Welcome to the First Virtual ACB Convention, by Dan Spoone
How to Access the Virtual Convention, by Janet Dickelman
Affiliate and Committee News
In Memoriam: Camille Caffarelli, by Kim Charlson
Summary of ACB’s Board of Directors Meeting, April 23, 2020, by Deb Cook Lewis
Belonging: Finding My Place in ACB, by Tyson Ernst
‘Tuesday Topics’ Is Back on ACB Radio Mainstream, by Paul Edwards
Mouse Assisting Inclusive Technology, by Rachel Hage
The ADA at 30, by Paul Edwards
Commentary: Give Boot to ‘Not My Job’ Mentality, by Larry P. Johnson
Here and There, edited by Cynthia G. Hawkins
High Tech Swap Shop
The Only Moment You Really Have Is Now, by Ilana Breger
ACB Officers
ACB Board of Directors
ACB Board of Publications
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ACB E-Forum for June, 2020
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President’s Message: Summer Breezes and New Adventures, by Dan Spoone
One Number, Two Mainstreams, Three Great Ways to Listen
ACB – A Path to the Future, by Janet Dickelman
Conventions and Conventions, by Paul Edwards
Continuing Education – A Path to the Future, by Carla Ruschival
Walking up a Storm Virtual Style, by Donna Brown
Stay at Home and Bid on Items in the ACB Easy Chair Auction
MMS Is Going Virtual!, by Kathy Brockman
Mini Mall Headlines, by Carla Ruschival
Affiliate and Committee News
Wine and Song, by Peter Altschul
Readers’ Memories of Lynn Hedl
Passings
Book Review: Fairbairn’s ‘When You Can’t Believe Your Eyes: Vision Loss and Personal Recovery’ – The Title Says It All!, by Kate Crohan
Performing Marriage Ceremonies, by Charles Nabarrete
Backyard Wedding, by Peter Altschul
Here and There, edited by Cynthia Hawkins
High Tech Swap Shop
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This audio contains the text of the 2020 ACB Convention registration form.

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2020 ACB Convention Going Virtual, by Janet Dickelman
President’s Message: Core Values, Gardens, and Baseball, by Dan Spoone
Expanded CEUs and Professional Development at the Virtual Convention, by Carla Ruschival
ACB Board Holds Emergency Meeting: the 2020 Convention Will Be a Virtual Event, by Deb Cook Lewis
Understand Virus More, Fear It Less, by Larry P. Johnson
ACB Next Generation Becomes Latest Special-Interest Affiliate of the American Council of the Blind, by Greg Lindberg
Succeeding in Life’s Garden, by Sue Lichtenfels
Five Thousand Miles. One Month. Four Million Children Who Are Visually Impaired., by June A. Converse
Advocacy Brings Audio Description to Sacramento, by Margie Donovan
Do You Hear What I Hear — Now?, by Tom Mitchell
Greetings from the MMS Committee, by Jean Mann
Letter to the Editor
Is Blindskills, Inc. Still in Operation?, by Marja Byers
Here and There, edited by Cynthia Hawkins
High Tech Swap Shop
ACB Officers
ACB Board of Directors
ACB Board of Publications
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To learn more about The American Council of the Blind or become a member, please visit www.acb.org/join-acb

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President’s Message: Traveling with Pets in Stormy Weather, by Dan Spoone
ACB’s Winter Board Meeting: Breaking New Ground, by Deb Cook Lewis
Make Your Plans Now to Attend This Year’s Convention, by Janet Dickelman
Professional Development at Convention, by Carla Ruschival
Give Honor Where Honor Is Due, by Kenneth Semien Sr.
Get Up-To-Date Information in Schaumburg
Your Vote Counts, by Deb Cook Lewis
Calling All DKM First-Timer Partners, by Kenneth Semien Sr.
Spring Has Sprung at the Mini Mall, by Carla Ruschival
The Day It Snowed in Seattle, by Deb Cook Lewis
ADA Paratransit Eligibility Form Now Fully Accessible in Tucson, by Chris Desborough
Career Launch @ Perkins: Putting Young Adults on the Path to Professional Success
Another View: Do We Value Heroes or Role Models?, by Larry P. Johnson
Passings
Here and There, edited by Cynthia Hawkins
High Tech Swap Shop

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President's Message: Language Matters, by Dan Spoone
Convention Program Tidbits, by Janet Dickelman
Continuing Education Units at the ACB Convention, by Carla Ruschival
A Special Tribute to Durward K. McDaniel, by Kenneth Semien Sr.
Walking Up a Storm, by Donna Brown
Take a Walk on the Red Carpet in Schaumburg: Apply to Become a 2020 Recipient of the DKM First-Timers Award, by Kenneth Semien Sr.
Join the Leadership Inner Circle! Apply to Become a 2020 ACB/JPMorgan Chase Leadership Fellow, by Kenneth Semien Sr.
Make Your Plans for the ACB Auction
Mini Mall News, by Carla Ruschival
Let's Make 2020 a Win-Win, by Kenneth Semien Sr.
Holiday Auction Thank-Yous, by Carla Ruschival
Shrimp, Drinks, and the Bill: A Moment of Accessibility, by Meka White
Teamwork Matters, by Hayley Agers
Affiliate and Committee News
Passings
Here and There, edited by Cynthia Hawkins
High Tech Swap Shop
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In Memoriam: Catherine Skivers, May 2, 1925 — December 12, 2019
President’s Message: Time to Come to D.C. and Make a Difference, by Dan Spoone
Looking Back at 2019 – with 2020 Vision, by Eric Bridges
ACB Winds of Change for Conference Registration, by Janet Dickelman
ACB Angel Memorial Tribute Program
Elevate to a New Dimension! Apply to Become a 2020 ACB/JPMorgan Chase Leadership Fellow, by Kenneth Semien Sr.
What Type of Leader Are You?, by Linda Bollé
Trench Tales: Leader of the Pack, by Devorah Greenspan
Living Your Leadership Every Day, by Susan Lichtenfels
The Only Moment You Really Have Is Now, by Ilana Breger
How to Involve Students and Younger Members in Your Chapter/Affiliate, compiled by Ardis Bazyn
Affiliate News
Passings
Here and There, edited by Cynthia Hawkins
High Tech Swap Shop
ACB Officers
ACB Board of Directors
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President’s Message: New Year’s Resolutions, by Dan Spoone
2020 Tours in Schaumburg, by Janet Dickelman
Lights, Camera, Action! Apply to Become a 2020 Recipient of the DKM First-Timers Award, by Kenneth Semien Sr.
Call for Nominees for 2020 ACB Awards, by Deb Trevino and Debbie Rozear
The BOP Seeks to Award Excellence, by Deb Cook Lewis
SMART, SMARTER, or SMARTEST: What Kind of Goals Would You Like to Achieve?, by Linda Bolle
Limitless Learning, by Sue Lichtenfels
It’s Funny How Jokes, Humor Work, by Larry P. Johnson
Summary of ACB Board of Directors Conference Calls, by Deb Cook Lewis
MMS Wants You, by Jean Mann
Affiliate News
Involving At-Large Members, compiled by Ardis Bazyn
Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
High Tech Swap Shop
ACB Officers
ACB Board of Directors
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President’s Message: Traveling Across the Pond, by Dan Spoone
Puzzle Pieces Coming Together for 2020 Convention in Schaumburg, by Janet Dickelman
It’s a Mini Mall Holiday, by Carla Ruschival
Vision Around the World, by Sandra Sermons
Blindness: A Global Perspective, by Allen Casey
Canada: Consumerism in an Agency-Dominated Land, by John Rae
The Situation of the Blind and Visually Impaired in Germany – An Overview, by Peter Brasse
Traveling to Ireland – The Trip of a Lifetime, by Judy Presley
Audio Description: An International Phenomenon, by Joel Snyder
Why Go to See Live Theatre If You Are Blind?, by Maribel Steel
We Have Come So Far, But …, by Paul Edwards
Affiliate News
Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
High Tech Swap Shop
ACB Officers
ACB Board of Directors
ACB Board of Publications
Accessing Your ACB Braille and E-Forums