ACB Focus: Literacy

20250626 1130 Making Braille Music Accessible By Touch Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2025 on ACB Media 2   While blind musicians naturally hear music, reading it is also possible – and empowering – through Music Braille. This session offered an introduction to the Music Braille system, including its history, how it differs from literary braille, … Read more

20240709 1430 Update from NLS Director Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2024, on ACB Media 2   Attendees spoke with the Director of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Jason Broughton. He updated us on changes at the National Library Service and answered our questions on what we can expect in the … Read more

20240709 1300 Meet the Talking Book Narrator Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2024, on ACB Media 2   As in years past, we once again get to listen to and ask questions of a wonderful talking book narrator, Mare Trevathan, who records at both Books to Life and Talking Book Publishers Inc. She is a perennial … Read more

20240709 0730 BRL Breakfast Speaker Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2024, on ACB Media 2   Edited By: Mary Ann Grignon Find out more at https://acb-focus-literacy.pinecast.co

20240629 1530 Writers Workshop – Book Banning-The Threat and Some Solution Originally Broadcasted June 29, 2024, on ACB Media 2   This discussion highlighted the current instances and dangers of banning books and how it relates to the past. Panelists shared stories focusing on the detrimental effect upon blind and low vision children and adults, … Read more

20240628 1400 You Get What You Pay For Originally Broadcasted June 86, 2024, on ACB Media 3   If you find yourself unwilling to wait for the next book in a series or needing access to a niche title, you will find this session on where to go if you are willing to pay for … Read more

20240627 1530 Why You Should Get a Public Library Card Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2024, on ACB Media 3   Some Talking Book library users are also proud card-carrying public library users. Attendees learned how they might take advantage of their local public library to access services that could reduce their reliance on pay to … Read more

20240627 1400 Writing Image Description for Graphic Novels and Other Highly Visual Content Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2024, on ACB Media 4   Staff of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) Media Lab team discussed the evolution of their approach to writing image descriptions of graphic novels and picture books, … Read more

20240627 1400 What Can be Accomplished When We Work Together Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2024, on ACB Media 3   Talking Book libraries can do much more than send out books and magazines. Attendees heard how Floridians can access locally produced books and periodicals, videos, and how to work in collaboration with their local talking … Read more

20240627 1230 What is the Braille Challenge Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2024, on ACB Media 2   Attendees learned how it works and the nuts and bolts of starting one locally.   Edited By: Darcy Burnard   Find out more at https://acb-focus-literacy.pinecast.co