20230623 1430 Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids-The Good the Bad and The Ugly! Originally Broadcasted June 23, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants listened and learned from Carol Hamer, audiologist with the Helen Keller National Center, Sands Point, NY and Carl Richardson, ADA Coordinator, and consumer, Brighten, MA about over the counter vs. prescribed hearing aids. The … Read more
20230623 1300 This is my Story; this is my Song. Originally Broadcasted June 23, 2023, on ACB Media 2 Â It has been said that Mental Health is a journey, not a destination, and each of us has a unique story when it comes to our experience. Attendees joined us as three people shared their … Read more
20230623 1300 Aging into Dual Sensory Loss-What is the Road Forward Originally Broadcasted June 23, 2023, on ACB Media 5 ** Are you someone who has vision loss and is now experiencing hearing loss? If so, listen and learn as Jenee Alleman-Goodman, Older Adult Program Coordinator for the Helen Keller National Center (HKNC), Fort Leavenworth, … Read more
20230622 1000 Best Practices for Managing Type I and Type II Diabetes Originally Broadcasted June 22, 2023, on ACB Media 3 Â Cleveland Clinic Diabetes Professionals discussed current best practices and latest changes/recommendations in managing Type I and Type II Diabetes. Â Edited By:Â Larry Gassman
The following is from the breakfast and listening session on life experiences with retina degenerative diseases, sponsored by Janssen, (a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson), that took place July 1, 2023 at the American Council of the Blind Conference and Convention held at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center in Schaumburg, Illinois. Both in-person and … Read more
20220705 Me to the Third Power – Finding, Working and Sharing Myself – Our Journey with Mental Health and Emotional Well Being Originally Aired July 5, 2022, on ACB Media  It’s been said we hear parts of our own stories in others. This panel of speakers shared the highs and lows of their individual … Read more
20220706 Knuckling Down with Peer Mentor Relations Originally Aired July 6, 2022, on ACB Media  The ACBDA Peer Mentor Relations Program is a support network that encourages members who have experience with both Diabetes and/or sight loss(mentors), to confidentially interact with one or more of their peers who need extra support(mentees). This allows for … Read more
20220706 Accessible Pharmacy – Knuckling down on Accessibility Originally Aired July 6, 2022, on ACB Media  Three Co-Founders of Accessible Pharmacy described their rationale behind the founding of a full-service pharmacy serving the needs of individuals with blindness and vision impairment. One of the business partners who is blind explained his vision for a … Read more
Episode Notes 20220705 Self-Care is Health Care Originally Aired July 5, 2022, on ACB Media  Take charge of your physical, mental, and emotional health. ACB Next Generation and ACB’s Get Up, Get Moving invited attendees to learn about the connection between mind, body, and spirit. Participants stretched out their bodies with: ·       Leslie Spoone, … Read more
20220705 Accessible Covid 19 Testing Originally Aired July 5, 2022, on ACB Media    Edited By: Douglas Hunsinger