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Events in July 2024
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The Flight to Freedom: Stories About the Southbound Underground Railway that Led to St. Augustine(Continuation of AABT Breakfast) (virtual, City Terrace 7) The Flight to Freedom: Stories About the Southbound Underground Railway that Led to St. Augustine(Continuation of AABT Breakfast) (virtual, City Terrace 7)
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July 6, 2024Discover the Flight to Freedom story of men, women and children who risked their lives to secure freedom for themselves and their families as they traveled the “southbound underground railway” to St. Augustine in Spanish Florida. Hear the story of the first legally sanctioned free African settlement in what would become the United States. Colonial Fort Mose is brought to life with hands-on artifacts depicting textiles, foods, tools, and toys that Freedom Seekers would have utilized in 1738. DD Stein, Social Studies Teacher, Florida School For The Deaf And The Blind, St. Augustine, FL.
The Buffet Where Your Favorite Recipe for Leadership Success is Served (virtual, City Terrace 9) The Buffet Where Your Favorite Recipe for Leadership Success is Served (virtual, City Terrace 9)
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July 6, 2024Several ACB leaders will stir up necessary ingredients to spice up your meetings and affiliate activities. Come to the table with a hearty appetite for strategies to deal with ingredients that might not always mix well together. Audience participation will be plentiful during this session.
How a Visually Impaired Entrepreneur Created and Launched Her New Business (Continuation of RSVA/IVIE Luncheon) (virtual, City Terrace 7) How a Visually Impaired Entrepreneur Created and Launched Her New Business (Continuation of RSVA/IVIE Luncheon) (virtual, City Terrace 7)
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July 6, 2024Motivational Speaker: Tricia Waechter, CEO, Blind Girl Designs
Meet Lions from the Knights of the Blind in Washington State (Continuation of Lions Lunch) (virtual, City Terrace 9) Meet Lions from the Knights of the Blind in Washington State (Continuation of Lions Lunch) (virtual, City Terrace 9)
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July 6, 2024Meet Lions from the Knights of the Blind in Washington State as they explain how they teach third-graders about blindness through activities and use of the book “Grandpa’s White Cane.” Active Lions, former Lions, and anyone interested in learning more about becoming a Lion is welcome.
Burning the Candle at Both Ends (ACBNG) (virtual, City Terrace 9) Burning the Candle at Both Ends (ACBNG) (virtual, City Terrace 9)
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July 6, 2024Do you feel like you’re stretched too thin? Are things falling through the cracks and you don’t know where to turn? Join us as we learn from the experiences of Greg Lindberg, Koni Sims, and John McCann how they manage and balance their personal and professional responsibilities.
RSVA Program – Tech It Out (virtual, City Terrace 7) RSVA Program – Tech It Out (virtual, City Terrace 7)
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July 6, 2024Learn iPhone and Android tips for entrepreneurs, hear about various apps and how to use them effectively.
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ACB Families Program (Continuation of Breakfast) (virtual, City Terrace 7) ACB Families Program (Continuation of Breakfast) (virtual, City Terrace 7)
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July 7, 2024From high school to full-time Internet radio – how The Radio Storm, a free-form home-based radio station, came to be. Presenters: Michael and Angela McCarty, Kentucky School for the Blind Alumni and life members of the Kentucky Council of the Blind, Louisville, KY.
A Second Helping of Leadership Strategies (virtual, City Terrace 9) A Second Helping of Leadership Strategies (virtual, City Terrace 9)
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July 7, 2024ACB leaders will stir up more activities to guide session participants in running productive meetings and planning activities to include all members.
Journey of a Blind Pakistani Lawyer (AAVIA/IRC) (virtual, City Terrace 9) Journey of a Blind Pakistani Lawyer (AAVIA/IRC) (virtual, City Terrace 9)
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July 7, 2024Learn what it’s like to live and work in Pakistan through one man’s recent journey to become an attorney. Learn about the role of culture and family, challenges and successes, and more. Presenter: Syed Waqas Ali Shah, Peshawar P.K.K., Pakistan. Co-sponsored by AAVIA and IRC
Planning Your Final Arrangements (Continuation of AAVL Lunch) (virtual, City Terrace 7) Planning Your Final Arrangements (Continuation of AAVL Lunch) (virtual, City Terrace 7)
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July 7, 2024What is an advance medical directive? How can you get prepared and have those hard discussions with family and friends? Have you adequately planned for the disposition of your estate and for your own wishes? We will discuss these and other important issues involved in making final arrangements.
The Supreme Court’s Term in Review (AAVIA) (virtual, City Terrace 9) The Supreme Court’s Term in Review (AAVIA) (virtual, City Terrace 9)
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July 7, 2024Find out from St. Mary’s University Law School professor about the significant decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court in its 2023-24 term and its work generally. Presenter: Prof. Bill Piatt, San Antonio, TX
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All Things Legislative (virtual, City Terrace 9) All Things Legislative (virtual, City Terrace 9)
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July 8, 2024It is always a roller coaster ride when it comes to the world of federal legislation, and this year is no exception. Join ACB advocacy staff as they whirl us through the topsy-turvy landscape of federal legislation in 2024 as it relates to blindness and low vision. In addition, be ready to share any accomplishments that your affiliate had this year in working on state legislation.
Bridging the Generational Gaps in Advocacy (virtual, City Terrace 7) Bridging the Generational Gaps in Advocacy (virtual, City Terrace 7)
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July 8, 2024Intergenerational collaboration can lead to more inclusive and sustainable solutions by incorporating diverse perspectives and experiences. Join us as a generation-inclusive panel talks about their involvement with ACB, today’s cultural/political climate, and how advocacy efforts might be adapted to incorporate these changes. During this session, NextGen leader Amanda selm and long-time ACB member Peter Altschul will engage in live conversations with ACB members who come from diverse backgrounds to gain a better understanding of their advocacy-related experiences and perspectives.
Current Case Law on Issues Impacting People with Vision Loss (virtual, City Terrace 9) Current Case Law on Issues Impacting People with Vision Loss (virtual, City Terrace 9)
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July 8, 2024Join a panel of disability rights attorneys as they discuss an array of issues from current case law that directly impacts the lives of people who are blind or have low vision. Be ready with questions about legal topics that relate specifically to people with vision loss.
Motivating State Agencies to Improve Their Business Enterprise Programs (virtual, City Terrace 7) Motivating State Agencies to Improve Their Business Enterprise Programs (virtual, City Terrace 7)
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July 8, 2024This panel will focus on how to insure state agencies administering the Randolph-Sheppard vending facility program work to ensure that blind vendors will be awarded military dining facility sites and keep their programs moving forward. The panel will discuss how state agency staff can be more entrepreneurial in their efforts to get new vending facility locations and help blind vendors to be more entrepreneurial, as well. The panel will also discuss what steps can be taken for elected committees of blind vendors and state agencies to work together for the best interests of the program and the vendors within it.
Looking How I’m Feeling (CCLVI) (virtual, City Terrace 9) Looking How I’m Feeling (CCLVI) (virtual, City Terrace 9)
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July 8, 2024Join us for a roundtable session where we share how we radiate confidence in everyday situations. We’ll discuss techniques for shopping to find the products that help you best project your image, exploring your personal style, and navigating social outings. Together we will embrace looking how we feel as people with low vision.
Discovering Emotional Intelligence – How to Develop It, Hone It, and Practice It (ACBNG) (virtual, City Terrace 7) Discovering Emotional Intelligence – How to Develop It, Hone It, and Practice It (ACBNG) (virtual, City Terrace 7)
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July 8, 2024Emotional intelligence is the capacity to be aware of and express one’s emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically. This session is a discussion about what emotional intelligence is, how we apply it, and how it influences our communication styles.
Prose and Poetry (FIA) (virtual, City Terrace 9) Prose and Poetry (FIA) (virtual, City Terrace 9)
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July 8, 2024Share some of your original work or just come listen. Family-friendly, please. Moderated by: Carla Hayes, McMurray, PA.
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BRL Breakfast Speaker (virtual, City Terrace 7) (Online Only) Meet the Talking Book Narrator (LUA/BRL/AABT) (virtual, City Terrace 9) Meet the Talking Book Narrator (LUA/BRL/AABT) (virtual, City Terrace 9)
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July 9, 2024As in years past, we will once again get to listen to and ask questions of a wonderful talking book narrator, Mare Trevathan, who records at both Books to Life and Talking Book Publishers Inc. She is a perennial favorite and is likely to read a bit from a couple of her long list of NLS titles. Come early because this is frequently standing room only.
Refugee Can Be (Continuation of Voices from Around the World Luncheon) (virtual, City Terrace 7) Refugee Can Be (Continuation of Voices from Around the World Luncheon) (virtual, City Terrace 7)
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July 9, 2024Come hear the inspiring immigration and service journey of Chantale Zuzi, a recent ACB scholarship recipient. From a refugee in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to an accomplished young woman committed to serving others. Learn how Chantale triumphed over adversity and found resilience, and how she is striving to empower refugee girls in East Africa to reach their full potential. Presenter: Chantale Zuzi, Founder, Refugee Can Be, Wellesley, MA.
What’s Late and Great in the Diabetes Management Space for 2024 (virtual) (Online Only) What’s Late and Great in the Diabetes Management Space for 2024 (virtual) (Online Only)
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July 9, 2024Discussion of the new standards of care for diabetes for 2024. This session will focus on updates in diabetes care and management. We will highlight new drugs to market and delve into navigating the ongoing shortages of GLP1 medications. Updates will be provided on continuous glucose monitor technology, including the newly approved Stelo Glucose Biosensor system by Dexcom, available OTC, without a prescription. Insulin pumps and automated insulin delivery system advances will also be presented. There will be ample time for open discussion and questions and answers.
Diabetes and Advocacy: American Diabetes Association and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Legislative Priorities for 2024 (virtual) (Online Only) Diabetes and Advocacy: American Diabetes Association and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Legislative Priorities for 2024 (virtual) (Online Only)
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July 9, 2024Lisa Murdock, ADA’s Chief Advocacy Officer, and Lynn Starr, JDRF’s Chief Global Advocacy Officer, will share their respective organizations legislative priorities for 2024, inclusive of what is being done to make durable medical equipment (DME) fully accessible. Join ACB Diabetics in Action for what promises to be a stimulating conversation about advocating for the rights of individuals living with diabetes and vision loss!
Update from NLS Director (LUA/BRL/AABT) (virtual, City Terrace 9) Update from NLS Director (LUA/BRL/AABT) (virtual, City Terrace 9)
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July 9, 2024Come and speak with the Director of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Jason Broughton. He will update us on changes at the National Library Service and answer our questions on what we can expect in the years to come.
Sugar and Spice Isn’t Always Nice (virtual) (Online Only) Sugar and Spice Isn’t Always Nice (virtual) (Online Only)
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July 9, 2024This year, we feature both type 1 and type 2 diabetics, plus a spouse who discusses supporting someone who is diabetic.
A Conversation on Blindness in Trinidad and Tobago (virtual, City Terrace 7) A Conversation on Blindness in Trinidad and Tobago (virtual, City Terrace 7)
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July 9, 2024Mr. Kenneth Suratt, Executive Officer, Trinidad and Tobago Blind Welfare Association, will speak at Tuesday morning’s General Session. Here is a great opportunity to hear from and talk with him directly in a smaller, more intimate setting. Come learn about the challenges and opportunities facing blind people in Trinidad and Tobago and lessons we can apply in the United States. Presenter: Kenneth Suratt, Executive Officer, Trinidad and Tobago Blind Welfare Association, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. Co-sponsored by IRC and MCAC
Mental Health Every Day (virtual, City Terrace 9) Mental Health Every Day (virtual, City Terrace 9)
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July 9, 2024There’s the occasional Mental Health Day, but if you really want to experience what it’s like to live in Mental Health and well being, come to this event.
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Nothing About Us Without Us; Black American Perspective on Jacksonville History (Continuation of MCAC luncheon) (virtual, City Terrace 7) Nothing About Us Without Us; Black American Perspective on Jacksonville History (Continuation of MCAC luncheon) (virtual, City Terrace 7)
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July 10, 2024Jacksonville, Florida, has a rich and diverse history. The experience of African-Americans in Jacksonville was unique, home of the renowned poet James Weldon Johnson and his brother, John Rosamund Johnson, who together wrote the Black National Anthem (Lift Every Voice and Sing), and home of one of the few free Black communities established under Spanish rule and maintained until its relocation to Oklahoma. Come and learn about the stories and events you may never have heard before. The Multi-Cultural Affairs Committee invites you to join us on this journey.
Advocacy Bootcamp 101 (virtual, City Terrace 9) Advocacy Bootcamp 101 (virtual, City Terrace 9)
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July 10, 2024This session will explore how a person can advocate for themselves individually, or how a larger group can advocate at a local or national level to bring about widespread change. Advocacy can occur at an individual level, work to advance change in legislation, bring legal action, or bring together a whole community to amplify an issue. This session will explore the numerous tactics and venues that can be used to advocate for change.
To Advocate and Educate, The History of Activism in Jacksonville (virtual, City Terrace 7) To Advocate and Educate, The History of Activism in Jacksonville (virtual, City Terrace 7)
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July 10, 2024Continue with us on our odyssey through the history of Jacksonville. Come interact with a panel of diverse voices shaping the community of Jacksonville today, “the new, bold city of the south.”
Membership Committee Program (virtual, City Terrace 7)