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The ACB E-Forum Volume LVII April 2019 No. 10 Apr 17, 2019

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Karen Peltz Strauss Retires from the FCC, with introduction by Kim Charlson
My First ACB Leadership Seminar, by Sheila Young
Rochester 2019 Registration Information, by Janet Dickelman
Introducing You to the Voters, by Ron Brooks
Continuing Education Opportunities Abound at ACB Convention, by Carla Ruschival
Volunteer at the Information Desk in Rochester, by Vicky Prahin
Dream Big with the DKM First-Timers, by Kenneth Semien Sr.
Spring into Action with ACB, by Kathy Brockman
The Theme for April Is Aging, by Ron Brooks
Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss: An Affiliate on the Rise, by Jeff Thom and Deb Cook Lewis
House Hunting with Special Needs? Here’s What to Look for, by Patrick Young
Ageism Robs Society of Knowledge, by Larry P. Johnson
Who’s the Girl with the Dragon Software?, by Pinalben “Pinky” Patel
Letter to the Editor
Passings
Affiliate and Committee News
Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
High Tech Swap Shop
What Do You Think of the Themed Issues of ‘The ACB E-Forum?’, by Ron Brooks
ACB Officers

The ACB Braille Forum Volume LVII March 2019 No. 9 Mar 06, 2019

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President’s Message: Protect Your Economic Identity!, by Kim Charlson
Rochester 2019: A Sneak Preview of Affiliate and Committee Programming, by Janet Dickelman
DKM First-Timers Committee Prepares to Receive Applications for 2019
Step Into the Leadership Spotlight: Apply to Become a 2019 ACB & JPMorgan Chase Leadership Fellow, by Kenneth Semien Sr.
Let’s Walk Toward a 100K Photo Finish, by Donna Brown
ACB’s Audio Description Project Announces the 2019 BADIE Award Winners
Auction Time in the Great Northeast Will Be Picture Perfect, by Jeff Thom and the 2019 ACB Auction Committee
ACB Angel Memorial Tribute Program
Passings
Paying It Forward, by Kenneth Semien Sr.
Holiday Auction a Huge Success, Thanks to You, by Carla Ruschival
Affiliate News
Using Fundraising as a Membership Tool, by Ardis Bazyn
Mini Mall Mini-Reminders, by Carla Ruschival
Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
High Tech Swap Shop
ACB Officers

The ACB E-Forum Volume LVII February 2019 No. 8 Feb 01, 2019

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ACB and Its Affiliates: The Most Important Relationship, by Kim Charlson
Fun Facts about Rochester for 2019, by Janet Dickelman
Step Into the Leadership Spotlight: Apply to Become A 2019 ACB & JPMorgan Chase Leadership Fellow, by Kenneth Semien Sr.
The Importance of Relationships
Ham Radio Relationships Span Time and Space, by Ron Milliman
The Importance of Connections, by Timothy B. Vernon
Rainbow Connection, by Gabriel Lopez Kafati
The Advantages of a Blind Parent, by DJ McIntyre
Thank You, Lassen, by Betsy Grenevitch
Dysfunctional Love, by Ann Chiappetta
Summoning Our Better Angels, by Paul H. Olson
Bear This in Mind Before Hugging, by Larry P. Johnson
Passings
Affiliate News
Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
High Tech Swap Shop
Are You Enjoying the Themed Issues of 'The ACB E-Forum?', by Ron Brooks
ACB Officers

The ACB Braille Forum Volume LVII January 2019 No. 7 Jan 09, 2019

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Glancing Back Before Going Through the Door to 2019, by Eric Bridges
Board Meets in October, November and December to Take Stock and Plan for the Future, by Ron Brooks
Tours for 2019: Genesee Country Village, Baseball Hall of Fame, Niagara Falls and More, by Janet Dickelman
March to the Beat of a Different Drum: Apply to Become a 2019 DKM First-Timer, by Kenneth Semien Sr.
Call for Nominees for 2019 ACB Awards, by Debbie Rozear and Debra Trevino
The BOP Seeks to Award Excellence, by Ron Brooks
Begin 2019 by Supporting ACB, by Jean Mann
Affiliate News
Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
High Tech Swap Shop

The ACB E-Forum Volume LVII December 2018 No. 6 Dec 05, 2018

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Exciting Convention Registration News for ACB Members, by Janet Dickelman
Audio Description Makes Cirque du Soleil Performance Accessible, by Linda Goodspeed
Traditions Shared by Our Readers
An ACB Tradition: Recognizing Dedicated Supporters, by Tom Tobin
Celebrating the Season’s Riches, by Larry P. Johnson
Saint Nick, by Annie Chiappetta
Hot Toys for Holiday Gift-Giving, by Sharon Lovering
Recipes from Forum Readers
Affiliate News
Improving Communication in Affiliates and Chapters, compiled by Ardis Bazyn
Skydive Solo Safely While Blind?, by Darian Slayton Fleming
Crystal Bridges Museum Offers Multisensory Tours, by Kim Crowell
Letter to the Editor
Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
High Tech Swap Shop
A BOP Tradition: Seeking Your Feedback, by Ron Brooks
ACB Officers

The ACB Braille Forum Volume LVII November 2018 No. 5 Nov 29, 2018

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House Passes Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act
Tour Teasers: Erie Canal, Niagara Falls, and Baseball, by Janet Dickelman
Will You Vote?, by Larry Johnson
It's Holiday Auction Time!, by Carla Ruschival
Benefits of Audio Description in Education Contest
My Experience at the 2018 Conference as a Leadership Fellow, by Darian Slayton Fleming
Summary of 2018 Resolutions
The Pitfalls of Being a Caregiver, by Larry P. Johnson
November: A Time to Give Thanks, by Sharon Lovering
A Gift - For Your Favorite Affiliate, by Kathy Brockman
Get Connected with ACB Next Generation, by Amanda Selm
Affiliate News
What's in the Mini Mall?, by Carla Ruschival
Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
ACB Officers

The ACB E-Forum Volume LVII October 2018 No. 4 Oct 02, 2018

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A Sneak Preview of Rochester, by Janet Dickelman
The Number-10 Dillon Express Was a Huge Success!, by Donna Brown
ACB Holiday Auction Reminder, by Carla Ruschival
The Rehabilitation Issues Task Force and Employment: What Are We Fighting For?, by Doug Powell
Benefits of Becoming Involved with Your State’s Rehabilitation Council, by Bob Hachey
Disability and the Evolving Workplace, by Peter Altschul
The Randolph-Sheppard Employment Program: More Than Just Vending Stands, compiled by Ardis Bazyn
Beyond a Job: Career Development at the Seattle Lighthouse, by Ron Brooks
How to Work on Work, by Paul Edwards
Today’s Theme: Seeking Your Feedback, by Ron Brooks
Affiliate News
Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
High Tech Swap Shop
ACB Officers

The ACB Braille Forum Volume LVII September 2018 No. 3 Sep 11, 2018

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President’s Message: ACB Applauds Senate for Advancing Marrakesh Treaty, by Kim Charlson
Looking Back at St. Louis, and Ahead to Rochester, by Janet Dickelman
St. Louis ACB’s Gateway to Success, by Ron Brooks, Susan Glass, Donna Brown, Paul Edwards, and Deb Cook Lewis
Mini Mall News, by Carla Ruschival
American Council of the Blind Announces Audio Description Awards
Summary of the ACB Convention Board Meeting, by Deb Cook Lewis
ACB Radio Holiday Auction: The Fun Begins, by Carla Ruschival
New ACB Chapter for Members under 40, by Amanda Selm
Affiliate News
The Experience of a Lifetime Awaits You at Ski for Light International Week 2019

The ACB E-Forum Volume LVII August 2018 No. 2 Aug 07, 2018

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New Directions for the ACB Braille and E-Forum Magazines, by Ron Brooks
Taking the Forum Back to School, by Ron Brooks
The Special Education Task Force: Powerful and Little Known, by Paul Edwards
The Key to a Powerful Start: Preschool Programs for Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired, by Ron Brooks
Fear of Teaching, by Susan Glass
Special Accommodations for Standardized Tests, by John Buckley
President's Message: College Success! A New Program for an Old Problem, by Kim Charlson
Education Outside the Classroom, by John Buckley
August, by Ron Brooks
A Tribute to Barbara McDonald, by Gail Wilt
Passings
ACB Receives Century of Change Award
Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
High Tech Swap Shop

The ACB Braille Forum Volume LVII July 2018 No. 1 Jul 11, 2018

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In Memoriam: Marlaina Lieberg, Oct. 2, 1949-May 11, 2018, by Denise Colley
Readers’ Memories of Marlaina Lieberg
President’s Message: Introducing the 2018 Leadership Fellows, by Kim Charlson and Kenneth Semien Sr.
Strategic Action Planning Teams Report, by Eric Bridges
ACB Establishes The Legacy Fund, by Tom Tobin
Staying Connected in St. Louis, by Janet Dickelman
Focus on Membership, compiled by Ardis Bazyn
Passings
Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
High Tech Swap Shop
ACB Officers

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