GDB alumni and anyone was interested in Guide Dogs for the Blind and guide-dog access: Attendees joined GDB for an update on the DOT Air Carriers Access Act Service, animal Ruling with national experts. including: ◘ Mr. Ray Prentice (Alaska Airline Accessibility Director) ◘ Mr. Eric Lipp (CEO of Opendoors Organization) What is the ‘Ruling’ … Read more
~~Attendees joined ACB Leaders and our Health Hero partners as we officially kicked off the Get Up and Get Moving Campaign. The campaign raises awareness on the critical issues for people who are blind and visually impaired seeking to take back their health as we all come out of the pandemic. Attendees learned how they … Read more
~~BITS/SASI: Do You Hear What I Hear: Are you getting the most from your hearing devices? Have you ever wondered if any hearing aids will work with other technology such as your iPhone? Attendees enjoyed an informative presentation during which two audiologists and a Hearing Care Professional served as panelists as they addressed the issues … Read more
# A presentation by Blind Pride international during the 2021 ACB national convention
~~Diabetes Education 101 – Diabetes Self-Management: This session reviewed the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists’ described 7 self-care behaviors and how they can help you live a healthy and abundant life. This included monitoring, taking medication, problem solving, healthy coping and reducing risks. Speakers: ♠ Brenda Jagatic, BScN, RN, Certified Diabetes Care & … Read more
~~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~~
# The Brenda Dillon Memorial walk. Presented at the 2021 ACB national convention
~~SASI presents Employment Strategies for those with a Dual Sensory Loss: Sight and Sound Impaired (SASI) Committee presented a panel of people who have a dual sensory loss of hearing and vision loss. The panel discussed how they used reasonable accommodations, communication techniques, assistive technology and other strategies to gain and maintain employment. Panelists: ♠ … Read more
~~Diabetes Education 101: Thriving and living with diabetes: Living with diabetes is tough and living with vision loss adds to the challenge. Presenters: ♥ Brenda Jagatic, BScN, RN, Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist, Marquette, MI ♥ Lisa Golden, MA.Ed.HD, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, Crowley, TX Recorded during the 2021 … Read more
~~An Evening With ACB: Panel on Increasing Financial Literacy: Financial issues touch every aspect of our lives. The more we can learn about successfully navigating this whole area of interest, the more successful we can become in handling various financial matters that contribute to our independence. Although we could never hope to fully handle this … Read more