ACB Focus: Health and Wellness

~~Leading the festivities this year are Pam Shaw, Joy Restoration Coach, Philadelphia, PA and Debbie Hazelton, ACB Radio Program Director, Dothan, AL. Share in the joy, inspiration & empowerment these two phenomenal women bring with them wherever they go!

• Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 17~~

~~Diabetes Education 101: Thriving and living with diabetes: Living with diabetes is tough and living with vision loss adds to the challenge. Presenters: ♥ Brenda Jagatic, BScN, RN, Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist, Marquette, MI ♥ Lisa Golden, MA.Ed.HD, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, Crowley, TX

• Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 19~~

~~Diabetes and Nutrition 101: The speakers discussed current nutrition trends & their impact on diabetes.They discussed challenges to healthy eating such as sick days, holidays, traveling & dining out. We also provided tips for healthy grocery shopping and meal planning. Presenters: ♦ Marjorie Debruyne, RD, CDCES, Bloomington, IN ♦ Jeff Bishop, ACBDA Board Member, Kirkland, WA

• Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 20~~

~~Diabetes Education 101 - Diabetes Self-Management:  This session reviewed the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists’ described 7 self-care behaviors and how they can help you live a healthy and abundant life. This included monitoring, taking medication, problem solving, healthy coping and reducing risks.  Speakers: ♠ Brenda Jagatic, BScN, RN, Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist, Marquette, MI ♠ Lisa Golden, MA.Ed.HD, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, Crowley, TX

• Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 19~~

~~Diabetes and Fitness 101: Attendees joined us to learn about the importance of exercise and how it plays a role with managing diabetes. Speakers: ♥ Karen Kemmis, PT, RN, DPT, Syracuse, NY ♥ Steve Bauer, CCA Board Member, Culver, CA

• Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 20~~

~~Attendees joined ACB Leaders and our Health Hero partners as we officially kicked off the Get Up and Get Moving Campaign. The campaign raises awareness on the critical issues for people who are blind and visually impaired seeking to take back their health as we all come out of the pandemic. Attendees learned how they can be a part of this three-year campaign and take the Get Up and Get Moving Challenge.

• Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 17~~

~~Safety and Fall Prevention  Prescription Drug labeling  - Part 1: Fall prevention, Information is the key!  Seniors with vision loss are at heightened risk of falls and other types of accidents. Safety expert Cecilia Warren helped us learn to address this problem and improve your quality of life. ♣ Cecilia Warren, Director, Emergency Preparedness Policy, Maryland Department of Disabilities, Baltimore, MD  

• Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 19  Part 2: Accessible Drug Labeling and Medication Management for the Blind and Low Vision Community:  The lack of accessible drug labeling and assistance with medication are problems that threatens lives and causes significant medical issues. If you struggle with the availability of accessible drug labeling or the need for help with medication management, attendees listened to the founders of Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind. You just may find that solutions are here! Medication Management for the Blind and Low Vision Community

Speakers: ♣ Dr. Alex Cohen, PhD, Chief Marketing & Accessibility Officer at Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind ♣ Andy Burstein, Chief Executive Officer at Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind, Philadelphia, PA

• Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 19~~

~~SASI presents Employment Strategies for those with a Dual Sensory Loss: Sight and Sound Impaired (SASI) Committee presented a panel of people who have a dual sensory loss of hearing and vision loss. The panel discussed how they used reasonable accommodations, communication techniques, assistive technology and other strategies to gain and maintain employment.  Panelists: ♠ Scott Davert, Coordinator of Technology Research and Innovation Center for the Helen Keller National Center, Sands Point, NY ♠ Megan Conway, Research and Accessibility Specialist, Helen Keller National Center, Healdsburg, CA ♠ Kerry Thompson, Senior Officer for Communications, Inclusion, & Analytics, Disability Rights Fund, Boston, MA ♠ Brian Horst, Child Support Program Administrator, Division of Child Support, Washington, DC

• Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 18~~

~~BITS/SASI: Do You Hear What I Hear: Are you getting the most from your hearing devices? Have you ever wondered if any hearing aids will work with other technology such as your iPhone?  Attendees enjoyed an informative presentation during which two audiologists and a Hearing Care Professional served as panelists as they addressed the issues and answered questions. Presenters: • Dr. Carol Hamer, Audiologist, Hellen Keller National Center, Sands Point, NY • Jacob Smith, Hearing Instrument Dispenser, Oak Lawn, IL • Dr. Nancy Mascia, Audiologist, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, Birmingham, AL

• Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 17~~