ACB Events

American Council of the Blind of Oregon – 67th Annual Convention FRIDAY – Oct 22 Fit & Healthy on a Budget by Marana Vradenburg Hula Hooping with Tyanne Wilmath Unpack that Goody Bag with Cassie Trosper ACB of Oregon History Game with Pat Schwab Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. … Read more

Agenda Welcome and review of agenda, Katie Frederick, BOP Chair Roll Call, Penny Reeder, BOP Director Approval of January minutes, BOP Public’s Point of View, we welcome hearing from you. ACB Media updates, ACB Media team Blog process discussion (document sent to BOP list), BOP Large print guidelines Recommendations update (document attached to this announcement … Read more

Pennsylvania Council of the Blind 2021 Virtual Conference and Convention Sunday, September 19, 2021 Creating Audio Description, Dr. Joel Snyder, ACB Audio Description Project. We’ve all enjoyed audio described tours and movies, but what’s involved in the process of bringing the content to life. Let’s ask the AD expert. Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co This … Read more

Pennsylvania Council of the Blind 2021 Virtual Conference and Convention Saturday, September 18, 2021 Virtual Banquet, sponsored by the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children, Pre-Session Entertainment. Greetings and Sponsor Acknowledgements, Sue Lichtenfels, Conference Coordinator. PCB Student Merit Award, Suzanne Erb, PCB Board of Directors. PCB Award Presentations, William Grignon, PCB Board of Directors. Strengthening … Read more

Pennsylvania Council of the Blind 2021 Virtual Conference and Convention Saturday, September 18, 2021 Questioning the Limitations of Vision Loss, Joseph Koury, Author and Tony Swartz, Facilitator. The presentation will include a discussion based on the book, “Seeing without Eyes,” considering multi-sensory development as a response of adaptation to vision loss. When at 19, Joe … Read more

Pennsylvania Council of the Blind 2021 Virtual Conference and Convention Friday, September 17, 2021 Talk Description to Me, Podcast Hosts, Christine Malec and JJ Hunt. We will learn more about the unique podcast where the visuals of current events and the world around us get hashed out in description-rich conversations. In Talk Description to Me, … Read more

Pennsylvania Council of the Blind 2021 Virtual Conference and Convention Friday, September 17, 2021 Support Groups- Sharing Ideas and Resources to Build a Stronger Peer Community. Marcy Graboyes, Feinbloom Vision Rehabilitation Center, Jeanette Schmoyer, PCB Mentor and Residential Group Leader, and Jule Ann Lieberman, CVLT CATIS. Sponsored by the PCB Vision Loss Resource Team, this … Read more

Pennsylvania Council of the Blind 2021 Virtual Conference and Convention Friday, September 17, 2021 Finding Your Stride: How to Advocate for Yourself. Melissa Carney, PCB Director of Outreach and Engagement, underwritten by Democracy Live, Community Advocate. The first steps to becoming a strong self-advocate are determining when it is necessary, remaining in motion, and most … Read more

Pennsylvania Council of the Blind 2021 Virtual Conference and Convention Thursday, September 16, 2021 Auction Item Showcase Preview. The bidding won’t begin until Sunday, but you don’t have to wait any longer to hear the parade of great items up for bid this year. Start making your wish list and familiarize yourself with the bidding … Read more

Pennsylvania Council of the Blind 2021 Virtual Conference and Convention Thursday, September 16, 2021 Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Maggie Felton, MSN, CRNP, Clinical Nurse Educator. Vanda offers the only approved treatment for Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24), a serious, chronic disorder that disrupts a person’s circadian rhythms. Non-24 affects up to 70% of people who are totally blind, … Read more