ACB Events

20221029-3 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention 20221029-3 Journey to the Job

WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND 2022 Convention WCB, BREAKING THROUGH THE STORM!

• The Journey to the Job: Three people who are blind shared their journey to employment.

• Facilitator: Cindy Hollis, Manager of Membership Engagement, ACB

• Panelists: o Tony Gebhard Assistive Technology Instructor and Youth Transition Coordinator Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired Anchorage, AK o Andi Thom Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired California School for the Blind, Fremont, CA o John Gassman Sales Reservation Agent Walt Disney Travel Company Anaheim, CA

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20221029-2 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention 20221029-2 Fundraising

WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND 2022 Convention WCB, BREAKING THROUGH THE STORM!

• Maximize Your Fundraising o Presenter: Lisa George

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20221029-1 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention 20221029-1 We Are ACB

WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND 2022 Convention WCB, BREAKING THROUGH THE STORM!

• Announcements
• We Are ACB Cindy Hollis, Manager of Membership Engagement, American Council of the Blind

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20221028-8 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention 20221028-8 Published Authors

WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND 2022 Convention WCB, BREAKING THROUGH THE STORM!

• Published Authors Participants met a panel of accomplished published authors and were inspired and enlightened as they talked about their journey.

• Facilitator: Mark Adreon

• Panelists: o Dr. Wendy David Sherri Gomes o Abbi Johnson Taylor o Heather Meares

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20221028-7 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention 20221028-7 Democracy Live

WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND 2022 Convention WCB, BREAKING THROUGH THE STORM!

• Democracy Live - Accessible Voting Advocacy and Government Affairs Committees joint presentation Democracy Live demonstrated what an online ballot is and how it works. There was an opportunity for hands-on interaction with the software.
  Accessible Voting Machine Demonstration - King County Elections
  o Presenter: Charlie Kinnune, Director of Education Democracy Live

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20221028-6 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention 20221028-6 Vision Loss

WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND 2022 Convention WCB, BREAKING THROUGH THE STORM!

• Dealing with Vision Loss Perhaps you, yourself, or someone in your realm of influence is currently, or will soon be, dealing with all aspects of vision loss. It can be daunting, but invigorating at the same time as new daily living methods are learned and new acquaintances who are blind and visually impaired become a part of one’s world. Participants came on a journey with three adults who are currently dealing with vision loss, as they shared all aspects of this unique experience.

• Facilitator: Julie Brannon

• Panelists: o Heidi Coggins o Tim Downie o John Halliday

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20221028-5 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention 20221028-5 Awards Luncheon

WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND 2022 Convention WCB, BREAKING THROUGH THE STORM!

• WCB Awards Luncheon It was time for special awards to be presented. Participants met some of this year’s first-time attendees, and learned firsthand about Ron Jasmer, the new DSB Orientation and Training Center Manager.
  o Hosted by Cathy Wilson

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20221028-4 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention 20221028-4 Current Look at Accessible GPS and Way finding Resources.

WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND 2022 Convention WCB, BREAKING THROUGH THE STORM!

• Current Look at Accessible GPS and Way finding Resources. This presentation featured a discussion covering what we believe to be some of the best resources for the blind traveler.

• Facilitator- Frank Cuta

• Panelists: o Frank Cuta, Retired Engineer o Deb Cook, ACB 1st Vice President o Jeff Bishop, Product Manager, Microsoft o Jessica Hipp, Chief Operating Officer, Wayaround

• Senior Vision Loss
  Participants learned about how the Independent Living (IL) Program can help adults feel more independent and confident in their homes and communities! This presentation about the Department of Services for the Blind IL Program, for adults who aren’t working or who aren’t interested in going back to work, introduced what the program offers, how services are delivered around the state, and who the IL program’s clients are.

• Facilitator: Beth Greenberg

• Presenter: Kim Canaan, Independent Living Program Manager, Blind Services

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20221028-2 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention 20221028-2 Breaking Through the Storm

WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND 2022 Convention WCB, BREAKING THROUGH THE STORM!

• Breaking Through the Storm - Presenter: George Abbott, President and CEO, Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. George is the President and CEO of Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., headquartered in Seattle, Washington. He earned a BS in finance and an MS in blind adult rehabilitation from Northern Illinois University. He grew up in the Chicago area. Prior to joining the Lighthouse, he worked in a variety of management positions at the American Foundation for the Blind and Hadley. He started his career teaching access technology at the Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, and the Hines Veterans Affairs Central Blind Rehabilitation Center.

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20221028-1 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention 20221028-1WCB General Session

WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND 2022 Convention WCB, BREAKING THROUGH THE STORM!

WCB General Session - Presiding Officer: Julie Brannon, WCB President

• Opening Ceremonies

• Presentation of the Colors - o Darryl Roberts, President, United Blind of Seattle o Bob Cavanaugh, President, Clark County Council of the Blind

• Invocation: Malissa Hudson

• Welcome to SeaTac - Host Chapter Presidents
• President’s Report - Julie Brannon, President, Washington Council of the Blind
• Report of the Nominating Committee - Nathan Brannon, Committee Chair
• Report of the Constitution and Bylaws - Committee Frank Cuta, Committee Chair

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