~~So, You Want to Pick the Right Therapist? Will he or she be affirming of blindness, LGBTQ+ status or gender identity: Attendees learned from both blind and sighted therapists’ tips to help you choose the right professional to meet your needs. Presenters: ♠ Jessica Kell, certified family therapist, Baltimore, MD ♠ Ronald Miner Hughes, MSW, … Read more
~~Living Life to the Fullest with Diabetes: ACBDA has several members who served on a panel and shared about life with diabetes and things they have found to be helpful in their journey. Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 21~~
~~Diabetes and Advocacy 101: Attendees learned what ACB and ACBDA have done to promote advocacy in affordable medication and accessible durable medical equipment for those with diabetes. Attendees also gained more information about advocating for yourself and being your advocate with medical teams. Speakers: ♣ Clark Rachfal, ACB, Director of Advocacy & Governmental Affairs ♣ … Read more
~~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, … Read more
# presented by Blind Pride International at the 2021 ACB national convention
~~Adaptive Sports, an Active Body = A Healthy Mind: BPI partnered with Strive4you to inspire and teach us about such adapted sports as Bowling Bonanza; Star Spangle Goalball and Southern Classic Kickball. Let’s all get up and get moving together! Presenters: ♥ Ricky Jones, Co-Executive Director, Strive4you, Nashville, TN ♥ Christy Ray, Co-Executive Director, Strive4you, … Read more
~~Non-Traditional Blind Sports: From skateboarding to darts to hunting and fishing, attendees talked with a panel of sports and recreation enthusiasts about some unique activities not traditionally participated in by the blind and visually impaired. Panel: ♥ Curtis Ruttle, Founder, Alt Route Project, Calgary, Alberta, Canada ♥ Matt Janz, Founder, Skate Bats, Calgary, Alberta, Canada … Read more
~~BPI Self Defense: BPI partnered with Strive4you to start us on the road of learning self-defense techniques. With their adaptive program, we learned the basics of strengthening our core and using well-honed skills that inspired us to get up and get moving with confidence and the ability to defend ourselves. Presenters: ♥ Ricky Jones, Co-executive … Read more
~~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~~
~~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, … Read more