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ACB E-Forum for August, 2020 Aug 01, 2020

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President’s Message: 100-Year Opportunity for Significant Change, by Dan Spoone
Like Polio, COVID-19 Will Be Beat, by Larry P. Johnson
The Kindness and Generosity of Neighbors, by Jessica Mandich
Virus or Victim: Where Is the Balance?, by Arturo Espinoza
COVID-19 and Blindness: Why the New Touchless, Physically Distant World Sucks for People with Visual Impairment, by Nicholas A. Giudice, Ph.D.
The What, Why, When, Where, and How of Diaphragmatic Breathing, by Linda Bollé
Pick a Peck of Pandemics, by Paul Edwards
‘The End of October,’ by Lawrence Wright: A Review, by Penny Reeder
Book Review: ‘When Your Ears Can’t Help You See,’ by David Faucheux
Beginning Again, by Ann Chiappetta
Cavemen, Christians, and Civilized Society: Labels Categorize, Separate, and Demean, by Anthony Corona
Affiliate and Committee News
Here and There, edited by Cynthia G. Hawkins
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ACB Mini-Mall Catalog - June, 2020 Jul 02, 2020

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Here is the Mini-Mall Catalog for June, 2020.

2020 ACB Conference and Convention Program Jul 02, 2020

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Here is the program for the 2020 ACB Conference and Convention in audio format.

ACB Braille Forum for July, 2020 Jul 02, 2020

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President’s Message: Welcome to the First Virtual ACB Convention, by Dan Spoone
How to Access the Virtual Convention, by Janet Dickelman
Affiliate and Committee News
In Memoriam: Camille Caffarelli, by Kim Charlson
Summary of ACB’s Board of Directors Meeting, April 23, 2020, by Deb Cook Lewis
Belonging: Finding My Place in ACB, by Tyson Ernst
‘Tuesday Topics’ Is Back on ACB Radio Mainstream, by Paul Edwards
Mouse Assisting Inclusive Technology, by Rachel Hage
The ADA at 30, by Paul Edwards
Commentary: Give Boot to ‘Not My Job’ Mentality, by Larry P. Johnson
Here and There, edited by Cynthia G. Hawkins
High Tech Swap Shop
The Only Moment You Really Have Is Now, by Ilana Breger
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ACB E-Forum for June, 2020 Jun 01, 2020

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ACB E-Forum for June, 2020
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President’s Message: Summer Breezes and New Adventures, by Dan Spoone
One Number, Two Mainstreams, Three Great Ways to Listen
ACB – A Path to the Future, by Janet Dickelman
Conventions and Conventions, by Paul Edwards
Continuing Education – A Path to the Future, by Carla Ruschival
Walking up a Storm Virtual Style, by Donna Brown
Stay at Home and Bid on Items in the ACB Easy Chair Auction
MMS Is Going Virtual!, by Kathy Brockman
Mini Mall Headlines, by Carla Ruschival
Affiliate and Committee News
Wine and Song, by Peter Altschul
Readers’ Memories of Lynn Hedl
Passings
Book Review: Fairbairn’s ‘When You Can’t Believe Your Eyes: Vision Loss and Personal Recovery’ – The Title Says It All!, by Kate Crohan
Performing Marriage Ceremonies, by Charles Nabarrete
Backyard Wedding, by Peter Altschul
Here and There, edited by Cynthia Hawkins
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2020 ACB Pre-Convention Registration Form Jun 01, 2020

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This audio contains the text of the 2020 ACB Convention registration form.

ACB Braille Forum for May, 2020 May 01, 2020

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2020 ACB Convention Going Virtual, by Janet Dickelman
President’s Message: Core Values, Gardens, and Baseball, by Dan Spoone
Expanded CEUs and Professional Development at the Virtual Convention, by Carla Ruschival
ACB Board Holds Emergency Meeting: the 2020 Convention Will Be a Virtual Event, by Deb Cook Lewis
Understand Virus More, Fear It Less, by Larry P. Johnson
ACB Next Generation Becomes Latest Special-Interest Affiliate of the American Council of the Blind, by Greg Lindberg
Succeeding in Life’s Garden, by Sue Lichtenfels
Five Thousand Miles. One Month. Four Million Children Who Are Visually Impaired., by June A. Converse
Advocacy Brings Audio Description to Sacramento, by Margie Donovan
Do You Hear What I Hear — Now?, by Tom Mitchell
Greetings from the MMS Committee, by Jean Mann
Letter to the Editor
Is Blindskills, Inc. Still in Operation?, by Marja Byers
Here and There, edited by Cynthia Hawkins
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The ACB E-Forum for April, 2020 Apr 03, 2020

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President’s Message: Traveling with Pets in Stormy Weather, by Dan Spoone
ACB’s Winter Board Meeting: Breaking New Ground, by Deb Cook Lewis
Make Your Plans Now to Attend This Year’s Convention, by Janet Dickelman
Professional Development at Convention, by Carla Ruschival
Give Honor Where Honor Is Due, by Kenneth Semien Sr.
Get Up-To-Date Information in Schaumburg
Your Vote Counts, by Deb Cook Lewis
Calling All DKM First-Timer Partners, by Kenneth Semien Sr.
Spring Has Sprung at the Mini Mall, by Carla Ruschival
The Day It Snowed in Seattle, by Deb Cook Lewis
ADA Paratransit Eligibility Form Now Fully Accessible in Tucson, by Chris Desborough
Career Launch @ Perkins: Putting Young Adults on the Path to Professional Success
Another View: Do We Value Heroes or Role Models?, by Larry P. Johnson
Passings
Here and There, edited by Cynthia Hawkins
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ACB Braille Forum for March, 2020 Mar 01, 2020

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President's Message: Language Matters, by Dan Spoone
Convention Program Tidbits, by Janet Dickelman
Continuing Education Units at the ACB Convention, by Carla Ruschival
A Special Tribute to Durward K. McDaniel, by Kenneth Semien Sr.
Walking Up a Storm, by Donna Brown
Take a Walk on the Red Carpet in Schaumburg: Apply to Become a 2020 Recipient of the DKM First-Timers Award, by Kenneth Semien Sr.
Join the Leadership Inner Circle! Apply to Become a 2020 ACB/JPMorgan Chase Leadership Fellow, by Kenneth Semien Sr.
Make Your Plans for the ACB Auction
Mini Mall News, by Carla Ruschival
Let's Make 2020 a Win-Win, by Kenneth Semien Sr.
Holiday Auction Thank-Yous, by Carla Ruschival
Shrimp, Drinks, and the Bill: A Moment of Accessibility, by Meka White
Teamwork Matters, by Hayley Agers
Affiliate and Committee News
Passings
Here and There, edited by Cynthia Hawkins
High Tech Swap Shop
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ACB E-Forum for February, 2020 Feb 03, 2020

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In Memoriam: Catherine Skivers, May 2, 1925 — December 12, 2019
President’s Message: Time to Come to D.C. and Make a Difference, by Dan Spoone
Looking Back at 2019 – with 2020 Vision, by Eric Bridges
ACB Winds of Change for Conference Registration, by Janet Dickelman
ACB Angel Memorial Tribute Program
Elevate to a New Dimension! Apply to Become a 2020 ACB/JPMorgan Chase Leadership Fellow, by Kenneth Semien Sr.
What Type of Leader Are You?, by Linda Bollé
Trench Tales: Leader of the Pack, by Devorah Greenspan
Living Your Leadership Every Day, by Susan Lichtenfels
The Only Moment You Really Have Is Now, by Ilana Breger
How to Involve Students and Younger Members in Your Chapter/Affiliate, compiled by Ardis Bazyn
Affiliate News
Passings
Here and There, edited by Cynthia Hawkins
High Tech Swap Shop
ACB Officers
ACB Board of Directors
ACB Board of Publications
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