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The ACB E-Forum Volume LV October 2016 No. 4 Oct 02, 2016

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President’s Report to the Convention, Part 2, by Kim Charlson
The ACB National Convention: A First-Time Attendee’s Perspective, by Nick Pavel
ACB’s 2016 Scholarship Winners in a Class of Their Own, by Michael Garrett
10,000 Steps and Beyond, by Donna Brown
Board Approves History Committee to Update ‘People of Vision,’ by Doug Powell
Audio Description Project Celebrates Vitality, Success, and Mentorship, by Susan Glass
ACB Membership Seminar Tidbits, compiled by Ardis Bazyn
Summary of 2016 Resolutions
ACB Members Enjoy Description with 2016 Olympics, by Eric Bridges
Traveling to Reno, by Janet Dickelman
ACB Radio Holiday Auction Seeks Donations, by Carla Ruschival
Christmastime’s A-Comin’, by Linda Yacks
Survey of Visually Impaired People and Mobility
Affiliate News
Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
High Tech Swap Shop

The ACB Braille Forum Volume LV September 2016 No. 3 Sep 06, 2016

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ACB Reaches Agreement with Four D.C. Taxi Companies
President’s Report to the Convention, Part 1, by Kim Charlson
Land of 10,000 Dreams Convention A Resounding Success!, by Janet Dickelman
2016 National Convention Lets Attendees Dream Big, Experience Minnesota, by Judy Wilkinson, Tom Mitchell, Doug Powell, Denise Colley, Sharon Lovering and Ron Brooks
Holiday Cheer in September, by Carla Ruschival
Affiliate News
Notice of Proposed Settlement of Class Action Lawsuit
High Tech Swap Shop

The ACB E-Forum Volume LV August 2016 No. 2 Aug 08, 2016

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President’s Message: ACB Recognizes Apple for Bringing Accessibility to the Blind Community Right Out of the Box, by Kim Charlson
In Memoriam: Winifred Downing, by Frank Welte
The Things I Do Today, Part 3: Listening to the World, by Paul Edwards
That Commercial Was for What?!, by Yvonne B. Garris
A Most Unusual Encounter, by Karen Bailey
Bullying of the Blind Intolerable, by Larry P. Johnson
Affiliate News
Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
High Tech Swap Shop

The ACB Braille Forum Volume LV July 2016 No. 1 Jul 12, 2016

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President’s Message: JPMorgan Chase/ACB Leadership Fellows, by Kim Charlson
Further Currency Delays Raise Concerns
Staying Connected in Minneapolis, by Janet Dickelman
Does VR Agency Structure Matter? A Review of the Research on Outcomes for Blind and Visually Impaired Consumers Served in Separate vs. Combined Agencies
Journeying Inside the Mind, by Larry P. Johnson
Riding with Joy
Turn Life’s Journey into a Joy Ride, by Larry P. Johnson
My Journey toward Winning Friends and Influencing Others, by Kelsey Nicolay
Why I Included ACB in My Estate Plans, by Dan Dillon
Affiliate News
Letter to the Editor
Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
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The ACB E-Forum Volume LIV June 2016 No. 12 Jun 01, 2016

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President’s Message: Netflix to Enhance Access for Customers Who Are Blind, by Kim Charlson
With Artificial Intelligence, Facebook Helps the Blind to Know What’s in the Pictures, by Diego Graglia
What’s Going on in Minneapolis? Read and Find Out!, by Janet Dickelman
Sprint Seeks Consumer Input, by Kelly Egan
Stroll the Minneapolis Skywalks for ACB, by Donna Brown
Extra, Extra! Convention Newspaper Now Seeking Volunteers
MMS Committee Goal for 2016: 25 at $25, by Mike Godino
My Privacy Matters, by Larry P. Johnson
Patricia LaFrance-Wolf Memorial Fund to Assist People with Diabetes
Affiliate News
Passings
The Transportation Challenge, by Kendra Farrow
Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
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The ACB Braille Forum Volume LIV May 2016 No. 11 May 03, 2016

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President’s Message: Meet Charles Mossop, by Kim Charlson
Teach Access Project a Major Topic at CSUN Conference, by Eric Bridges
Get Ready for Fun in the Land of 10,000 Dreams!, by Janet Dickelman
Minnesota, Land of Many Cultures, by Peggy R. Garrett
Dear Candidates: We Want to Meet You!, by Ron Brooks
2016 Leadership Institute: Learning and Growing Together, by Cindy Van Winkle
Mentors Sought for Audio Describers at ACB National Convention, by Susan Glass
Mini Mall Minnesota Style: Land of 10,000 Dreams, by Carla Ruschival
A Reminder from the Constitution & Bylaws Committee, by John Huffman
Yah You Betcha It’s Time to Talk Resolutions Again!, by Mark Richert
ACB Auction, the Perfect Ten
Know Your Rights to Health Care, by Karen Hughes and Robert Goodman
Wake Up and Walk, by Katie Frederick
Leaders and Aspiring Leaders to Come Together in Omaha, by Ray Campbell
Summary of the Winter Board Meetings, by Doug Powell
Affiliate and Committee News
Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
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The ACB E-Forum Volume LIV April 2016 No. 10 Apr 11, 2016

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President’s Message: What You Didn’t Know about Stevie Wonder’s ‘Braille Joke’ at the Grammys – The Motown Legend Is Also a Legendary Advocate for Literacy, by Kim Charlson
2015 Annual Giving Societies Report Card, by Tom Tobin
How to Register for ACB: Land of 10,000 Dreams, by Janet Dickelman
Let the Race Begin!, by Donna Brown
Would You Like to Work at the 2016 Information Desk?, by Vicky Prahin
Friends-in-Art Seeks Your Art for Its Annual Show, by Amy Monthei
Making the Transition from English Braille to UEB, by Jamie Pauls
The Things I Do Today, Part 2: Listening from On High, by Paul Edwards
Sharing Tools for Affiliates/Chapter Leaders, compiled by Ardis Bazyn
In Memoriam: Dorothy “Dot” Taylor, 1925-2015, by Carol Francisco
Affiliate News
American Foundation for the Blind Board Names Kirk Adams as Its Next President and CEO
Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
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The ACB Braille Forum Volume LIV March 2016 No. 9 Mar 08, 2016

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ACB National Office Gets Change of Venue
Tony Stephens Appointed Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs of the American Council of the Blind, by Eric Bridges
President’s Message: Transportation — Everyone Has to Deal with It!, by Kim Charlson
Legislative Priorities for 2016, by Tony Stephens
Helpful Hints for Attending the Convention, by Janet Dickelman
Call for Nominees for 2016 ACB Awards!, by Chelle Hart and Chip Hailey
A Q & A for DKM and Leadership Awards, by Allen Casey
A Walk of 10,000 Steps, by Donna Brown
We Miss You, Mr. Speicher, by James Kracht and Paul Edwards
Remembering Ward Bond, Feb. 29, 1940-Nov. 29, 2015, by Penny Reeder
Passings
Affiliate News
Developing a Plan for Recruitment, compiled by Ardis Bazyn
Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
High Tech Swap Shop

The ACB E-Forum Volume LIV February 2016 No. 8 Feb 04, 2016

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President’s Message: Eating and Web Accessibility, by Kim Charlson
Microsoft, American Council of the Blind Partner to Advance Accessibility
Sneak Preview of Tours in Minneapolis, by Janet Dickelman
Paths to Leadership: The Traditional and the New, by Allen Casey
Holiday Auction Thank-You’s, by Carla Ruschival
A Tribute to Ida Scotti, by Yvonne Michaud Schnitzler
The Things I Do Today, Part 1: A Plethora of Possibilities, by Paul Edwards
Passings
Hero Dog Team Helps GDUI, by Annie Chiappetta
Affiliate News
Hearing in New York City
Blind Hunting Report
I Am Your Customer Campaign Launched in Canada, by John Rae
ACB Gets Fresh with Tupperware!
Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
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The ACB Braille Forum Volume LIV January 2016 No. 7 Jan 05, 2016

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The Next Chapter for ACB’s Leadership: Eric Bridges Appointed Executive Director, by Kim Charlson
Sutherland and the Washington Lawyers’ Committee Reach Landmark Settlement with General Services Administration
ACB: Land of 10,000 Dreams, by Janet Dickelman
ACB: Cultivating Leaders for the Future, by Allen Casey
DKM at 20 Invites New First-Timers, by Allen Casey
Board of Publications Awards Your Excellence in Media and Writing in 2016
Summary of the Fall Board of Directors Meeting, by Doug Powell
Affiliates: Putting ACB into ACB Radio!
Top-Notch Tool for Job Seekers
Ed Walker, WAMU personality who burnished radio’s golden age, dies at 83
Affiliate News
Summary Notice of Proposed Class Action Lawsuit
Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
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