20210717 – ACB families around the campfire

ACBF Goes to Camp: It’s summertime! Time for sitting around the campfire, telling stories and eating hotdogs and s’mores! Whether you’re a kid or an adult, camp is a special experience. Attendees enjoyed stories read by a Talking Book narrator at our virtual campfire. Camp memories were shared in order to learn about today’s camp … Read more

20210723 – Wine from 2 perspectives

~~BPI: Wine from Two Perspectives: Winemakers and Wine-drinkers: BPI invited Dr. Hoby Wedler, Petaluma, CA and Gabriel Lopez Kafati, Miami, FL to share their perspectives in a fun and engaging duel of the experts. Let’s hear what winemakers offer, while exploring what wine-drinkers want. Attendees brought a glass of their favorite wine as their questions … Read more

20210717 – GDUI talk with author Christi Bane

~~GDUI – Class Lecture – Author talk with Christi Bane: You won’t want to miss this! Our speaker knows the guide dog world from both the training and raising perspective. Her book, Forward Together: an inside look at guide dog training was published in 2020. It reveals the professional methods behind teaching guide dog skills. … Read more

20210717 – Howl and rewards ceremony

~~Attendees joined GDUI for its inaugural 2021 session. They learned about the raffle, convention specials, door prizes and more. Each year GDUI recognizes three outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to the lives of guide dog teams through their dedication, work, advocacy, and support. Each award is given to honor the individuals for which … Read more

20210717 – Sister Power happy hour

~~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~~

20210718 – ACB Students: Scholarship celebration

~~ACBS Scholarship Celebration: Attendees met the extraordinary 2020 Scholarship winners and celebrated their achievements, success, and future endeavors. Keynote Speaker: Gabriel Lopez Kafati, President Blind LGBT Pride International, Miami, FL Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 18~~

20210718 – You’ve gotta have Harp!

~~You Gotta Have Harp: Relax while learning about the harp through presentations and performances. In honor of FIA past president Lynn Hedl. Presenters ♣: Nancy Pendegraph, Huntsville, AL ♣ Jason Castonguay, Manchester, CT Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 18~~

20210718 – Your family tree: connecting the dots

~~ACBF Your Family History – Connect the Dots and Grow the Branches: Mobile apps and podcasts and webinars; newspapers and family memories and yearbooks; new technology that brings family photos to life and much more. Find new and updated ways to begin your family tree or add new branches to your existing research. Recorded during … Read more