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20221028-6 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention Oct 28, 2022

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20221028-6 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention 20221028-6 Vision Loss

WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND 2022 Convention WCB, BREAKING THROUGH THE STORM!

Dealing with Vision Loss Perhaps you, yourself, or someone in your realm of influence is currently, or will soon be, dealing with all aspects of vision loss. It can be daunting, but invigorating at the same time as new daily living methods are learned and new acquaintances who are blind and visually impaired become a part of one’s world. Participants came on a journey with three adults who are currently dealing with vision loss, as they shared all aspects of this unique experience.
Facilitator: Julie Brannon
Panelists: o Heidi Coggins o Tim Downie o John Halliday

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20221028-5 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention Oct 28, 2022

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20221028-5 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention 20221028-5 Awards Luncheon

WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND 2022 Convention WCB, BREAKING THROUGH THE STORM!

WCB Awards Luncheon It was time for special awards to be presented. Participants met some of this year’s first-time attendees, and learned firsthand about Ron Jasmer, the new DSB Orientation and Training Center Manager.
o Hosted by Cathy Wilson

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20221028-4 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention Oct 28, 2022

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20221028-4 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention 20221028-4 Current Look at Accessible GPS and Way finding Resources.

WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND 2022 Convention WCB, BREAKING THROUGH THE STORM!

Current Look at Accessible GPS and Way finding Resources. This presentation featured a discussion covering what we believe to be some of the best resources for the blind traveler.
Facilitator- Frank Cuta
Panelists: o Frank Cuta, Retired Engineer o Deb Cook, ACB 1st Vice President o Jeff Bishop, Product Manager, Microsoft o Jessica Hipp, Chief Operating Officer, Wayaround
Senior Vision Loss
Participants learned about how the Independent Living (IL) Program can help adults feel more independent and confident in their homes and communities! This presentation about the Department of Services for the Blind IL Program, for adults who aren’t working or who aren’t interested in going back to work, introduced what the program offers, how services are delivered around the state, and who the IL program’s clients are.
Facilitator: Beth Greenberg
Presenter: Kim Canaan, Independent Living Program Manager, Blind Services

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20221028-3 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention Oct 28, 2022

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20221028-3 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention 20221028-3 Accessible Voting

WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND 2022 Convention WCB, BREAKING THROUGH THE STORM!

Accessible Voting This was an update on proposed legislation to allow electronic signatures on ballots in Washington State. Here’s what you need to know about this legislative effort and what you can do to help get this legislation passed in the next session. o Presenter: Jacob Lodge, King County elections
How to find your state legislator o Presenter: Judy Brown https://app.leg.wa.gov/districtfinder/

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20221028-2 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention 20221028-1WCB General Session WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND 2022 Convention WCB, BREAKING THROUGH THE STORM! WCB General Session - Presiding Officer: Julie Brannon, WCB President * Opening Ceremonies * Presentation of the Colors - o Darryl Roberts, President, United Blind of Seattle o Bob Cavanaugh, President, Clark County Council of the Blind * Invocation: Malissa Hudson * Welcome to SeaTac - Host Chapter Presidents * President’s Report - Julie Brannon, President, Washington Council of the Blind * Report of the Nominating Committee - Nathan Brannon, Committee Chair * Report of the Constitution and Bylaws - Committee Frank Cuta, Committee Chair Oct 28, 2022

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20221028-2 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention 20221028-2 Breaking Through the Storm

WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND 2022 Convention WCB, BREAKING THROUGH THE STORM!

Breaking Through the Storm - Presenter: George Abbott, President and CEO, Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. George is the President and CEO of Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., headquartered in Seattle, Washington. He earned a BS in finance and an MS in blind adult rehabilitation from Northern Illinois University. He grew up in the Chicago area. Prior to joining the Lighthouse, he worked in a variety of management positions at the American Foundation for the Blind and Hadley. He started his career teaching access technology at the Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, and the Hines Veterans Affairs Central Blind Rehabilitation Center.

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20221028-1 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention Oct 28, 2022

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20221028-1 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention 20221028-1WCB General Session

WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND 2022 Convention WCB, BREAKING THROUGH THE STORM!

WCB General Session - Presiding Officer: Julie Brannon, WCB President

Opening Ceremonies
Presentation of the Colors - o Darryl Roberts, President, United Blind of Seattle o Bob Cavanaugh, President, Clark County Council of the Blind
Invocation: Malissa Hudson
Welcome to SeaTac - Host Chapter Presidents
President’s Report - Julie Brannon, President, Washington Council of the Blind
Report of the Nominating Committee - Nathan Brannon, Committee Chair
Report of the Constitution and Bylaws - Committee Frank Cuta, Committee Chair

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20221022-6 Pennsylvania Council of the Blind 2022 Convention Oct 22, 2022

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20221022-6 Pennsylvania Council of the Blind 2022 Convention 20221022 Day 3 Evening

Greeting, Sponsorship Acknowledgments & Raffle Winners
PCB Banquet topic & speaker: Accelerate Your Trip to Self-Reliance, Brian Hartgen, owner of Hartgen Consultancy
PCB Awards Presentation

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20221022-5 Pennsylvania Council of the Blind 2022 Convention Oct 22, 2022

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20221022-5 Pennsylvania Council of the Blind 2022 Convention 20221022 Day 3 Morning

Tips for Health Literacy and Equity at the Pharmacy Counter
Maintaining Self-Reliance through the Aging Process & Other Changes (Deborah Kendrick)
Removing Roadblocks to Self-Reliance (Self-Hypnosis)

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20221022 ACB Board Meeting (1) Oct 22, 2022

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20221022 ACB Board Meeting (2) Oct 22, 2022

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