Bay State Council of the Blind
2026 Spring Conference and Convention Agenda
Burlington Marriott Hotel – Saturday, May 16
Morning Session
- Opening Remarks, David Kingsbury, President, BSCB
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Overview of Massachusetts Commission for the Blind Activities, John Oliveira , Commissioner
Julieann Cofone, Communications Coordinator
- Participant Introductions
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Acknowledgment of Convention Sponsors
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What’s New at the Massachusetts Association for the Blind Community Services, Mike Panicola, CEO, MAB Community Services
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What’s New at the Perkins School for the Blind, David Barth, CEO
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Perkins Library Update, Kim Charlson
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First Reading of Proposed BSCB Resolutions, Brian Charlson
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Election of BSCB Officers, Carl Richardson, Nominations Committee chair, to announce slate of nominees recommended by the Nominations Committee
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Brian Charlson to explain voting procedures
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David Kingsbury to chair election
Afternoon Session
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Short comments by newly elected officers
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Debate and Adoption of Proposed Resolutions, Brian Charlson
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Announcement of BSCB Awards, Awards Committee: Kim Charlson (chair), Pam Loch, and Jerry Berrier
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Waymo autonomous vehicle development and experience in Boston, Hannah Tuten, Public Affairs Officer
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Perspectives on Our 50thAnniversary, Reflections on the past and future of our organization, Panelists: Chris Devin, Judy Cannon, Kim Charlson, Brian Charlson, David Kingsbury
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Accessible Gaming, Aaron Spelker recounts his experience attending an accessible gaming conference in London
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Bruce Howell Tell’s Us About His Book, Co-authored with Marv Alpert, “Alzheimer’s Caregiving With Love, Laughter and A Plan",
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Susan’s Safari, Susan Bueti-Hill tells us about her trip to Tanzania, including climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
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Wrap Up