ACB Events Podcast
20241017 2024 PCB CONFERENCE & CONVENTION 20241017 Evening Sessions  Accessibility: A Buffet of Choices PEER PASSINGS We are saddened to report on the passing of the following PCB peers since our last conference. ·      Theresa Diehl, ·      Janet Facemyer, PRC ·      Connie Howe, GTCB ·      William J. Newman, PRC ·      Elderrean Paules, Keystone ·      … Read more
Bay State Council of the Blind 2024 Spring Conference and Convention Agenda Grousbeck Center, Perkins School for the Blind, Watertown, MA Morning Session Welcome From Our Host, Perkins School for the Blind Opening Remarks David Kingsbury, President, BSCB Overview of Massachusetts Commission for the Blind Activities John Oliveira , Commissioner, MCB Participant Introductions State Government … Read more
Re-experience the April 8, 2024 total eclipse of the sun through sound. Harvard University’s Astronomy Department welcomes those who are blind or have low vision to experience the total eclipse of the sun, through use of the LightSound device which uses a technique called sonification, the process of converting data, in this case light intensity … Read more
20240407-1 Illinois Council of the Blind 20240407-1 Morning Sessions ICB Business o Elections o Treasurer’s Update o Resolutions o Affiliate Reports o Convention 2025 Discussion o Old Business & New Business Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co
20240406-3 Illinois Council of the Blind 20240406-3 Banquet ICB Banquet: o guest speaker Kolby Garrison o Presentation of Awards & 50/50 Raffle Winner Presented o Memorial Service – Remembering ICB members, friends and guide dogs who have passed since our last convention. Note: Memorial service started shortly after the conclusion of banquet Find out more … Read more
20240406-2 Illinois Council of the Blind 20240406-2 Afternoon Sessions Railroad Relocation Project History: o Kevin Seal – Hansen Engineering Accessible Pharmacy: o Andy Burstein Audio Description Project: o Samantha Gould Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co
20240406-1 Morning Sessions BBS Update: o Kim Borowicz ACB Report Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co
20240405-2 Illinois Council of the Blind 20240405-2 Afternoon Sessions ISVI: o Michelle Clark Illinois State Library Talking Book and Braille Service: o Director, Stephen McMinn Candidates Forum Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co
20240405-1 Illinois Council of the Blind 20240405-1 Business Meeting ICB Business: o Credentials Report o First Reading of Nominations o Nominations from the Floor o First Reading of Constitution and Bylaws Amendments Blind Mice Mart: o Dale Campbell Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co
20240224-3 Auction Explore Today, Discover Tomorrow ACBM Auction. Join in our lively auction, a fun-filled convention conclusion to support ACBM o Facilitator: Gary Legates o Auctioneer: Rev. Ray Raysor Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co