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The ACB Events feed brings you events that have been streamed live on ACB Media.

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20231118 Bay State Council of the Blind Fall Conference, November 18, 2023 Dec 05, 2023

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Bay State Council of the Blind Fall Conference Agenda, November 18, 2023

Morning Session

– Welcoming Remarks, David Kingsbury, BSCB President

– The Disability Tech Space, Sandy Lacey, Executive Director, Howe Innovation Center, Perkins School for the Blind

Attendee introductions

– Overview of MCB Happenings, John Oliveira, Commissioner, Massachusetts Commission for the Blind

3-D Printing: A Viable Hobby for Blind and Low Vision Persons, Judy Dixon, author; Erin Fragola, Outreach Coordinator, Perkins Braille & Talking Book Library
Get Up and Move, Door prizes, Jeanette Kutash with Leslie Spoone: Elizabeth Ann Johnson with door prizes,

Afternoon Session

Deciphering What Sighted People Are Trying to Say with Body Language, Judy Dixon, author, Brian Charlson
The New BSCB Code of Conduct Policy, Jennifer Harnish, Board Director
Be My AI, Brian Charlson, BSCB Past President and Tech Guru
A Sampling of ACB Special Interest Affiliates, Jeff Thom - Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss (AAVL); Paul Edwards, Past President, Library Users of America (LUA), Larry Gassman, Vice President, Diabetics in Action
Get Up and Move Continued! Jeanette Kutash and Leslie Spoone
A Little Afternoon Diversion
Closing Remarks

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20231111 American Council of the Blind of Maine Convention Nov 11, 2023

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20231111 American Council of the Blind of Maine Convention 20231111 Afternoon Session

Afternoon Session

Scholarship recipients announced.
History of ACB Maine
Business meeting.
Jeff Thom - ACB National.
Wrap up and closing.

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20231111 American Council of the Blind of Maine Convention Nov 11, 2023

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20231111 American Council of the Blind of Maine Convention 20231111 Morning Session

Morning Session

Ground rules, attendance, and icebreaker.
Linda will read proposed bylaw amendments.
Blindness agencies panel – the Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Catholic Charities Maine and the Iris Network.
Disability Rights Maine - Jennifer Battis.
Lotus Labs – Natalie Shearer.
Remembrance of Leona McKenna.

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20230520-3 Bay State Council of the Blind-2023 Spring Conference and Convention May 20, 2023

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20230520-3 Bay State Council of the Blind-2023 Spring Conference and Convention 20230520-3 Evening

BSCB Auction o Brian Charlson o Jeanette Kutash o Nona Haroyan

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20230520-2 Bay State Council of the Blind-2023 Spring Conference and Convention May 20, 2023

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20230520-2 Bay State Council of the Blind-2023 Spring Conference and Convention 20230520-2 Afternoon Session

Announcement of Election Results o David Kingsbury o Short comments by newly elected directors
Debate and Adoption of Proposed Resolutions o Brian Charlson
Role of the ACB Board Liaison o Rachel Schroeder
Announcement of BSCB Awards o Kim Charlson
Telehealth Experiences o Clark Rachfal o Jeanette Kutash
Overview of Recent Perkins Library Activities o Kim Charlson
Bringing Alt Text to a Whole New level: The NASA Webb Telescope o Dr. Kelly Lepo-Education and Outreach Scientist o Office of Public Outreach, Space Telescope Science Institute
New Frontiers of Artificial Intelligence o Brian Charlson
First Day Wrap Up o David Kingsbury

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20230520-1 Bay State Council of the Blind-2023 Spring Conference and Convention May 20, 2023

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20230520-1 Morning Session

Welcome and BSCB President’s Update o David Kingsbury
Overview of Massachusetts Commission for the Blind Activities o John Oliveira , Acting Commissioner, MCB
Advocacy Update o Nona Haroyan o Kim Charlson o Jim Badger o Myra Ross o David Kingsbury
First Reading of Proposed BSCB Resolutions o Brian Charlson
Election of BSCB Directors o Brian Charlson (to explain voting procedures) o Cindy Wentz (to announce slate of nominees recommended by the Nominations Committee) o David Kingsbury (to chair elections

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20230430-1 Illinois Council of the Blind May 01, 2023

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20230430-1 Illinois Council of the Blind 20230430-1 Business Meeting

ICB Business: o Elections o Treasurer's Update o Resolutions o Affiliate Reports o Reading and Vote on Convention Bids o Old Business & New Business

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20230429-4 Illinois Council of the Blind Apr 30, 2023

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20230429-4 Illinois Council of the Blind 20230429-4 Banquet

ICB Banquet: o Presentation of Awards & 50/50 Raffle Winner Presented o Memorial Service - Remembering ICB members, friends and guide dogs who have passed on over since our last convention.

Note: Memorial service will start shortly after the conclusion of banquet

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20230429-3 Illinois Council of the Blind Apr 30, 2023

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20230429-3 Illinois Council of the Blind 20230429-3 Afternoon Session