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ACB Braille Forum for January, 2020 Jan 03, 2020

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President’s Message: New Year’s Resolutions, by Dan Spoone
2020 Tours in Schaumburg, by Janet Dickelman
Lights, Camera, Action! Apply to Become a 2020 Recipient of the DKM First-Timers Award, by Kenneth Semien Sr.
Call for Nominees for 2020 ACB Awards, by Deb Trevino and Debbie Rozear
The BOP Seeks to Award Excellence, by Deb Cook Lewis
SMART, SMARTER, or SMARTEST: What Kind of Goals Would You Like to Achieve?, by Linda Bolle
Limitless Learning, by Sue Lichtenfels
It’s Funny How Jokes, Humor Work, by Larry P. Johnson
Summary of ACB Board of Directors Conference Calls, by Deb Cook Lewis
MMS Wants You, by Jean Mann
Affiliate News
Involving At-Large Members, compiled by Ardis Bazyn
Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
High Tech Swap Shop
ACB Officers
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ACB E-Forum for December, 2019 Dec 01, 2019

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President’s Message: Traveling Across the Pond, by Dan Spoone
Puzzle Pieces Coming Together for 2020 Convention in Schaumburg, by Janet Dickelman
It’s a Mini Mall Holiday, by Carla Ruschival
Vision Around the World, by Sandra Sermons
Blindness: A Global Perspective, by Allen Casey
Canada: Consumerism in an Agency-Dominated Land, by John Rae
The Situation of the Blind and Visually Impaired in Germany – An Overview, by Peter Brasse
Traveling to Ireland – The Trip of a Lifetime, by Judy Presley
Audio Description: An International Phenomenon, by Joel Snyder
Why Go to See Live Theatre If You Are Blind?, by Maribel Steel
We Have Come So Far, But …, by Paul Edwards
Affiliate News
Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
High Tech Swap Shop
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ACB Braille Forum for November, 2019 Nov 02, 2019

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President's Message: You Can Make a Difference!, by Dan Spoone
Tour Lake Michigan with a Dinner Cruise, by Janet Dickelman
It’s Holiday Auction Time!, by Carla Ruschival
It’s Holiday Time at the Mini Mall, by Carla Ruschival
American Council of the Blind Announces Audio Description Awards
Are You Looking for a Great Job and Career?, by Sylvia Stinson-Perez
Despite Evidence, Our Beliefs Endure, by Larry P. Johnson
Five More Minutes, by Nancy Scott
Gratitude, by Doug Powell
The Journey, by Ann Byington
Grateful to Be on the Road Again, by Sharon Strzalkowski
Air Dancing, by Ann Chiappetta
Affiliate News
Passings
Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
High Tech Swap Shop
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ACB Mini-Mall Catalog - October, 2019 Oct 02, 2019

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ACB e-Forum - October, 2019 Oct 02, 2019

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President’s Message: Transitions, by Dan Spoone
Traveling to Schaumburg, by Janet Dickelman
ACB Holiday Auction Reminder, by Carla Ruschival
Rochester Convention Celebrated Past, Focused on the Future, by Susan Glass, Ron Brooks, Penny Reeder, Paul Edwards, and Deb Cook Lewis
ACB and OrCam Technologies Announce Cooperative Agreement
Updates to the ACB Constitution and Bylaws, by John Huffman
2019 ACB Membership Seminar Wrap-Up, by Ardis Bazyn
Summary of 2019 Resolutions
Accessible Prescription Labels: My Story, by Linda Yacks
Affiliate News
Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
High Tech Swap Shop
Announcing the Themes for Upcoming Issues of the Forum, by Susan Glass
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The ACB Braille Forum Volume LVIII September 2019 No. 3 Sep 04, 2019

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President’s Message, by Dan Spoone
Let’s Get Connected!, by Cindy Van Winkle
ACB Board Approves Vision and Core Values Statements, Endorses Constitutional Amendment, Looks at Code of Conduct Policy Draft, by Deb Cook Lewis
Looking Back at Rochester and Ahead to Schaumburg, by Janet Dickelman
Mega News from the Mini Mall, by Carla Ruschival
Walmart and Sam’s Club Set Standard for Providing Accessible Prescription Labels Across U.S.
ACB Radio Holiday Auction: The Fun Begins, by Carla Ruschival
Transportation - The Journey Continues, by Ron Brooks
A Committee for All Things Transportation and Mobility, by Barbara Salisbury
Sharing the Roads, by Marcia J. Wick
VW Bug to the Rescue, by Dr. Ronald E. Milliman
Self-Driving Cars and Date Night, by Ron Brooks
Access to Amtrak: Making America’s Rails More Accessible, by Claire Stanley
Transit Tales
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The ACB E-Forum Volume LVIII August 2019 No. 2 Jul 29, 2019

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The Dog Days of Summer Take over the Forum, by Sharon Lovering
Three Cheers for Holly, by Dr. Ron Milliman
Please Pet Me
A Well-Behaved Mom
Choices
Nikki, the Best Friend a Boy Ever had
Chosen by Charley
Dog Days
Don't let these Dog Days get you Down - Refreshment for the Dog Days of Summer
Doggone Good
Bite-Sized Dog Tails
From the Archives
If Leaders Behaved like Boyscouts
A Night at the Opera
Need a Lift? Is Lyft the Way to go?
Affiliate and Committee News
Here and There
Are We in the Doghouse for this Themed Issue of the ACB E-Forum?

The ACB Braille Forum Volume LVIII July 2019 No. 1 Jul 29, 2019

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Opening Matter
Introducing ACB's New Membership Services Coordinator, by Eric Bridges
President's Message: Where Did the Time go?, by Kim Charlson
Celebrating Six Years of Success and Looking Ahead, by Ron Brooks
Staying in Touch in Rochester, by Janet Dickelman
How to Use Social Media to Enhance Your Outreach, compiled by Ardis Bazyn
Independence?, by Paul Edwards
Independence and Interdependence, by Lynne Koral
Oaks and Willows, by Holly Turri
Summer Memories, by Jean Mann
In Memoriam: Carol M. McCarl, November 28, 1938-May 2, 2019, by Sharon Lovering
Passings
Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
High Tech Swap Shop
Officers and Back Matter

The ACB E-Forum Volume LVII June 2019 No. 12 Jun 03, 2019

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Last-Minute Tips for Rochester, by Janet Dickelman
Blossom with the Flower City Press
Three Two One, by Jean Mann
Celebrating Diversity in This Month's E-Forum, by Ron Brooks
Diversity Is the Key!, by Peggy R. Garrett
Song of The People, by DeAnna Quietwater Noriega
Another View: Its People Make America Great, by Larry P. Johnson
Girl Scout's Gold Award Project Gives Her Opportunity to Inform People about Rare Disorder, by Mikela St. John
AA Meetings Meet the 21st Century, Go Online
Affiliate News
Passings
Friends-in-Art Remembers John Dashney
Notice of Proposed Settlement of Class Action Lawsuits
High Tech Swap Shop
Are You Enjoying the Themed Issues of 'The ACB E-Forum?', by Ron Brooks
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The ACB Braille Forum Volume LVII May 2019 No. 11 Jun 03, 2019

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President's Message: Home Isn't Always Where Your Heart Is, by Kim Charlson
Summary of the February 2019 Board Meeting, by Deb Cook Lewis
May's Themes Focus on Convention and Travel
Get Ready to Register for Rochester!, by Janet Dickelman
Affiliate News
What I've Been Hearing about the GDUI Convention, by Mr. A., as told to his dog-mom, Andrea Giudice
Conventional Wisdom, by Paul Edwards
Earn Continuing Education Units with ACB, by Carla Ruschival
Put a Spring in Your Step and Walk with ACB in Rochester, by Katie Frederick
Want to Propose an Amendment to ACB's Constitution and Bylaws? Here's How, by John Huffman
How to Be Resolute in Rochester, by Mark Richert
Come Learn How to Build Membership through Outreach and Communication, by Ardis Bazyn
Picture the Future at the Mini Mall, by Carla Ruschival
Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
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