20211023 American Council of the Blind of Oregon – 67th Annual Convention: Day 2 Morning

American Council of the Blind of Oregon – 67th Annual Convention SATURDAY – Oct 23 0Convene Convention – ACB of O Pres. Carrie Muth National Anthem: Julia Pledge of Allegiance – Abi Trosper Invocation by Kae Seth Welcome to our 2nd Virtual Convention – Carrie Muth Introduction and Recognition of Convention Committee – co-chairs: Desire … Read more

20220201 February 2022 Board of Publications Meeting (BOP)

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

20210919 PCB 2021 Virtual Conference and Convention: Day 4 Morning

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

20210918 PCB 2021 Virtual Conference and Convention: Day 3 Banquet

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

20210918 PCB 2021 Virtual Conference and Convention: Day 3 Morning

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

20210917 PCB 2021 Virtual Conference and Convention: Day 2 Evening

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

20210917 PCB 2021 Virtual Conference and Convention: Day 2 Afternoon

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