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The ACB E-Forum Volume LVI No. 2 Jul 31, 2017

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The Hear and Now: How Do You Watch Peak TV If You’re Blind? Inside the burgeoning world of audio description, a game-changer in accessible TV, by Kelsey McKinney
Can You See Me?, by Yvonne B. Garris
This Blind Man Chops His Own Firewood, by Ken Stewart
Qualifying for Social Security Disability Benefits with Vision Loss, by Deanna Power
Focus on Membership Benefits, compiled by Ardis Bazyn
Leaving a Legacy of Value, by Allen Casey
Affiliate News
Notice of Proposed Settlement of Class Action Lawsuit
Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
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The ACB Braille Forum Volume LVI July 2017 No. 1 Jul 24, 2017

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A Message from the President: JPMorgan Chase/ACB Leadership Fellows Class of 2017, by Kim Charlson
Local Motors Brings Advocates and Innovators Together to Meet Olli, by Tony Stephens
Staying Connected in Sparks, by Janet Dickelman
How I Dealt with Choreography, by Kelsey Nicolay
Last Show of the Season, by Marcia Springston Dillon
Quiet Heroism of Amazing People, by Larry P. Johnson
Instant Braille Translator Can Fit in Your Hand
Book Review: Giving a Listen to The Untold Story of the Talking Book, by Bill Holton
Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
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The ACB E-Forum Volume LV June 2017 No. 12 Jun 12, 2017

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A Message from the President: Supreme Court Rules Favorably for Students with Disabilities, by Kim Charlson
Seeing Outside the Disability Box, by Howard Axelrod
Events Galore to Spark Your Curiosity in Reno, by Janet Dickelman
Audio Description Project Announces 2017 BADIE Award Winners
Sparks Fly in Preparation for ACB Walk, by Donna Brown
Reno Roundup Seeks A Few Good Hands
Eat, Drink, Dress Like the 1950s, Win and Be Merry, by Kenneth Semien Sr.
Mega Deals at the Mini Mall, by Carla Ruschival
The MMS Committee Wants to See You in Reno, by Jean Mann
Marco Orsini Conducts Music without Seeing It or the Orchestra, by Maria Mannone
Affiliate and Committee News
Spotlight on ACB Students: Jessica Minneci, Treasurer
Letter to the Editor
Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
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The ACB Braille Forum Volume LV May 2017 No. 11 May 02, 2017

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President’s Message: 50 Golden Years in the Pacific, by Kim Charlson
The American Council of the Blind and the Policy of Structured Negotiations, by Eric Bridges
Eatsa, Restaurant of the Future, Excludes Blind Customers
Sparks of Excitement Will Light Up the Sky in Reno, by Janet Dickelman
A Reminder from the Constitution and Bylaws Committee, by John Huffman
Let the Sparks Fly! Fanning the Flames for Resolutions at Our July Convention, by Mark Richert
Let the Sparks Fly on the First of July, by Katie Frederick
A Few Good Officers, by Ron Brooks
Audio Description Project Seeks Input from ACB Members on Most Current Issues, by Susan Glass
Join the Fun: Donate and Win with the 2017 DKM Gift Card Fundraiser, by Kenneth Semien Sr.
Plan Now to Attend the 2017 Midwest Leadership Conference and Young Professionals Seminar, by Ray Campbell
Board Approves New Guidelines for DKM First-Timers, by Ron Brooks
Affiliate News
Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
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The ACB E-Forum Volume LV April 2017 No. 10 Apr 04, 2017

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President’s Message: Service Dogs and the Supreme Court, by Kim Charlson
It’s Almost Time to Register for Reno!, by Janet Dickelman
Volunteer at the Information Desk in Sparks, by Vicky Prahin
Let the Sparks Fly in Nevada This Summer, by Donna Brown
Come Prepared to Bid and Buy at the Sparks of Enthusiasm Auction!
In the Palm of Nature: Snapshot of a multisensory experience in Italy’s Abruzzo, Lazio e Molise National Park, by Richard Rueda
SAZCB President Takes Piano Bar by Storm, by Lindsey McHugh
Don’t Touch That Dial: It’s Time for “Blind and Beyond,” by Greg Lindberg
How You Sound Really Matters, by Larry P. Johnson
How Can Your Chapter or Affiliate Strengthen Your Personal Outreach to Your Local Community?, compiled by Ardis Bazyn
Affiliate News
Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
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The ACB Braille Forum Volume LV March 2017 No. 9 Mar 14, 2017

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In Memoriam: Otis H. Stephens Jr., Sept. 20, 1936-Dec. 2, 2016
Readers’ Remembrances of Otis Stephens
President’s Message: Planning for the Future: A Strategic Direction for the Next Five Years, by Kim Charlson
ACB Commends Access Board on 508 Refresh
Helpful Hints for Attending the Convention, by Janet Dickelman
Awards Committee Seeks Nominees for 2017 ACB Awards, by Chelle Hart and Chip Hailey, Awards Committee Co-Chairs
Celebrate the Life & Legacy of Durward K. McDaniel: Support the DKM First-Timer Program, by Kenneth Semien Sr.
Holiday Auction Thank-Yous, by Carla Ruschival
Ida Schwerzel: A Century of Memories, Part 2, by Greg Lindberg
Easy Fund-Raiser for Your Affiliate, by Kathy Brockman
Affiliate News
Spotlight on ACB Students, by Tamara Lomax
Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
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The ACB E-Forum Volume LV February 2017 No. 8 Mar 14, 2017

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60 Minutes’ Coverage of the ADA, by Kim Charlson
Rumors and Thoughts: A Guest Opinion, by Jeff Thom
Come Collect Nuggets of Wisdom in Reno!, by Janet Dickelman
The BOP Seeks to Award Excellence, by Ron Brooks
Summary of the November Board Conference Calls, by Ron Brooks
The Things We Do Today, Part 5: Loose Ends and Listening, by Paul Edwards
Paris Holds the Key to My Heart, by Lindsey McHugh
Students Learn to Code Using Quorum, by Melinda Hudson
Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
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The ACB Braille Forum Volume LV January 2017 No. 7 Jan 04, 2017

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President’s Message: White House Summit on Inclusive Technology Spotlights Innovation for People with Disabilities, by Kim Charlson
ACB Survey Finds Need for Increased Audio Description, by Tony Stephens
Reno Tours Feature Earth, Stars, Dinosaur, Tubing, and Much More, by Janet Dickelman
Reach for the Adventure of a Lifetime: Be A DKM First-Timer, by Allen Casey
Voting in ACB, Part 2, by Jeff Thom
Resolve to Support ACB in 2017, by Mike Godino and Jean Mann
Braille Funnies, by Larry P. Johnson
Affiliate News
Ida Schwerzel: A Century of Memories, Part 1, by Greg Lindberg
The Passing of a Pioneer: Theodore Bryant, by Allen Casey
How to Use All Your Resources to Build Your Membership, compiled by Ardis Bazyn
Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
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The ACB E-Forum Volume LV December 2016 No. 6 Dec 07, 2016

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Results of the ACB/CUSDGS Survey Are In!, by Tony Stephens
ACB’s Parenting Video Available – And Has Audio Description, Too
Scholarship Application for 2017-2018 School Year Now Available!
Convention Nuggets from Reno, by Janet Dickelman
ACB Fall Board Meeting Report, by Ron Brooks
Bid It and Buy It at the ACB Radio Holiday Auction, by Carla Ruschival
How Do You Find a Job When You Are Blind?, by Marcia Moran
This Blind Apple Engineer Is Transforming the Tech World at Only 22, by Katie Dupere
The Things I Do Today, Part Four: Listening with the iPhone, by Paul Edwards
A Shopper’s Dream, by Carla Ruschival
Affiliate and Committee News
In Memoriam: Cleo B. Dolan, 1918-2016, by Bashir Masoodi
Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
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The ACB Braille Forum Volume LV November 2016 No. 5 Nov 08, 2016

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President’s Report to the Convention, Part 3, by Kim Charlson
Voting in ACB, the Tip of the Iceberg, Part 1, by Jeff Thom
Inside the Nugget, by Janet Dickelman
Ready, Set Apply for the DKM First-Timers Award!, by Allen Casey
Get Ready to Bid at This Year’s Holiday Auction!, by Carla Ruschival
There’s No Place Like Home for Holiday Shopping, by Carla Ruschival
A Letter from the ACB President
Affiliate and Committee News
Passings
Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
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