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**ACB Events**

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

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20250927-2 ACB Maryland Sep 27, 2025

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20250927-2 ACB Maryland

Originally broadcasted on ACB Media 8 on September 27, 2025

1:00 Get Up and Get Moving– Leslie Spoone, Chair, GUGM Committee. Facilitator: Susan Crawford.

1:30 UZURV: Who Can Use it and Who Can’t? – Gary Messman and Jo Ann Kucic; Facilitator: Pat Sheehan.

2:15 Uber: Your Opportunity to Bring Your Questions – Briana Gilmore; Facilitator: Pat Sheehan.

20250927-3 ACB Maryland Sep 27, 2025

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20250927-3 ACB Maryland

Originally broadcasted on ACB Media 8 on September 27, 2025

3:15 Mental Wellness – Pam Shaw, ACB Mental Wellness Committee Chair. Facilitator: Terry Pacheco.

4:00 It’s Game Time with Terry - Facilitator: Terry Pacheco.

2025082302 Iowa Council of the United Blind Convention Aug 23, 2025

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2025082302 Iowa Council of the United Blind Convention

Originally broadcasted on August 23, 2025, on ACB Media 8

12:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. ICUB Luncheon – Heartland Ballroom

Luncheon Program: Stacy Cervenka, Director, Iowa Department for the Blind.

Get to know the new Director as she shares her background, accomplishments, and vision for the future.

Presentation of the Marie Hoenig Brailler Award – Mike Hoenig, Award Committee Representative, honoring this year’s recipient, Raelyn Miller-Ramirez.

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2025082303 Iowa Council of the United Blind Convention Aug 23, 2025

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2025082303 Iowa Council of the United Blind Convention

Originally broadcasted on August 23, 2025, on ACB Media 8

Third General Assembly– Salon A

2:00 p.m. Call to Order – Lori Trujillo Roush, ICUB President

Announcements and Door Prizes

2:10 p.m. Using the Seeing AI App and Other Innovations - Saqib Shaikh, Microsoft Principal Engineer. The Co-Inventor of Seeing AI gives a Fireside Chat and Demonstration.

2:40 p.m. Finance Committee Report – Don Wirth

2:50 p.m. Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled Update - Sarah Willeford, IDB Library Program Administrator

3:15 p.m. Door Prizes and Break

3:25 p.m. IRIS Update - Maryfrances Evans, Executive Director, Iowa Radio Reading Information Service

3:45 p.m. Sunshine Committee Report – Kristen Steele

3:55 p.m. Get Up and Get Moving Campaign - Leslie Spoon, ACB, and Bettina Dolinsek, Team Run Free, presenting a new walking program.

4:30 p.m. ICUB Business Meeting

1. Roll Call and Determination of a Quorum

2. Secretary's Report – Liz Soenen

3. Treasurer's Report – Jeana Mowery

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2025082301 Iowa Council of the United Blind Convention Aug 23, 2025

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2025082301 Iowa Council of the United Blind Convention

Originally broadcasted on August 23, 2025, on ACB Media 8

Second General Assembly—Salon A

8:30 a.m. Call to Order – Lori Trujillo Roush, ICUB President

Pledge of Allegiance – James Buffum

Introduction of Participants – Convention Host, Mark Edge

8:45 a.m. American Council of the Blind Update - Claire Stanley, ACB Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs

9:15 a.m. Estate Planning: Planning for Your Future, What to Know, and How to Plan for It - Chad Eichorn, Attorney, Pearson Bollman Law

9:45 a.m. Parents, Families, and Students Committee Report – Bettina Dolinsek

9:55 a.m. Door Prizes and Break

10:05 a.m. What Is the Foundation Fighting Blindness? - Steve Sroka, Community Manager, Upper Midwest Foundation Fighting Blindness. Overview of the mission, recent medical breakthroughs, and activities across the country.

10:35 a.m. Scams and Fraud: How to Spot Them and What to Do if You’re Targeted - Al Perales, Investigator, Iowa Attorney General’s Office

11:05 a.m. ICUB Membership Committee Report - Norma Boge, Committee Chair

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2025082304 Iowa Council of the United Blind Convention Aug 23, 2025

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2025082304 Iowa Council of the United Blind Convention

Originally broadcasted on August 23, 2025, on ACB Media 8

4. ICUB Bulletin Publication Report – Karen Keninger and Sandy Tigges

5. ICUB Chapter Affiliate Reports:

i. Des Moines Chapter – Cody Dolinsek

ii. Dubuque Association of the Blind – Kristen Steele

iii. ICUB Across Iowa – Don Wirth

6. Old Business

7. New Business

i. 2025 Proposed Resolutions

ii. Election of ACB Mid-Year and National Convention Delegates

iii. Election of ICUB Officers and Directors

8. Announcements and Door Prizes

Adjournment

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20250822 Iowa Council of the United Blind Convention Aug 22, 2025

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20250822 Iowa Council of the United Blind Convention

Originally broadcasted on August 22, 2025, on ACB Media 8

First General Assembly- Salon A

6:00 p.m. Call to Order – Lori Trujillo Roush, ICUB President

Invocation – Dr. Cody Dolinsek

Star-Spangled Banner – Kyla Billington

6:10 p.m. Convention Welcome – Lori Trujillo Roush, ICUB State President, and Introduction of Participants -- Mark Edge, Convention Host

6:25 p.m. ICUB President’s Report – Lori Trujillo Roush

6:40 p.m. Lifelong Links - Crystal Doig, Lifelong Links Director, Aging Resources of Central Iowa. Lifelong Links helps connect older adults and people with disabilities to resources and services in their communities.

7:05 p.m. Roger Creig Slayton Scholarship Committee Report – Dr. Robert Martin

7:15 p.m. Iowa Department for the Blind Update - Stacy Cervenka, IDB Director. IDB update and listening session with an opportunity for questions and feedback.

7:45 p.m. Emergency Preparedness - Diogenes Ayal, Manager of Public Safety, MercyOne. Learn how to prepare for a disaster, what to include in a go bag, and steps to stay safe during emergencies.

8:15 p.m. Mentoring with Heart: A Blind Role Model's Perspective - Kristen Steele

8:25 p.m. Election of Nominating Committee – Committee Chair

8:30 p.m. Announcements and Door Prizes

Adjournment

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20250517-4 FCB convention Saturday night banquet May 17, 2025

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20250517-4 FCB convention Saturday night banquet

Originally broadcasted May 17, 2025 on ACB Media 8

Annual Banquet Attendees attended FCB'S Annual Banquet: hosted by FCB President, Mikey Wiseman. FCB’s Banquet speaker was Jeff Bishop who was a prominent figure in the field of accessibility and assistive technology, dedicated to enhancing digital experiences for individuals with visual impairments. Jeff was President of Blind Information Technology Specialists (BITS), served on the Board of Publications and was influential in the ongoing efforts of ACB’s overall information technology (IT) infrastructure and outlook. He lived in Phoenix, Arizona and told his life story, providing entertainment for attendees.

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20250517-3 FCB convention Saturday afternoon May 17, 2025

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20250517-3 FCB convention Saturday afternoon

Originally broadcasted May 17, 2025 on ACB Media 8

FCB Annual Town Hall Meeting Attendees planned to attend this exciting and informative meeting moderated by President Mikey Wiseman. They heard from the Director of the Division of Blind Services, (DBS) Robert Doyle, regarding the current status of the goals and mission of the agency including specific news that he wished to bring to attendees. After his presentation, he answered questions from the audience. Florida Council of Citizens with Low Vision (FCCLV)FCCLV conducted its annual meeting and program. FCCLV 2025 program presenters were Cachet Wells and Greg Lindberg, co-chairs of the FCB’s Activities Committee. As a special interest affiliate, FCCLV members resided in many communities throughout the state. The Activities Committee planned, organized, and announced events and happenings all over the state. Attendees got together with fellow visually impaired FCCLV members in their community and met new/other individuals of the low vision community. To the surprise of many, with little preparation to any activity, game or skill, attendees could rework their favorite to be accessible and inclusive to those who were Blind and Low Vision. FCCLV and the Activities Committee helped attendees navigate and explore new ways to enjoy outdoor and indoor activities.

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20250517-2 FCB convention Saturday morning continued May 17, 2025

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20250517-2 FCB convention Saturday morning continued

Originally broadcasted May 17, 2025 on ACB Media 8

· The Blind Kitchen Presenter Debra Erickson, MS Executive Chef and Founder of the Blind Kitchen Attendees were welcomed to The Blind Kitchen where adaptive tools, helpful strategies, and specialized knowledge were provided to blind and vision-impaired people who wanted to cook safely, confidently, and independently. Chef Debra discussed safe cooking techniques and products that The Blind Kitchen sold to make culinary experiences meaningful and provide attendees with confidence.

FCB Technology Committee Program Attendees learned about online security information. Those who worried about online security, wondered how to keep themselves safe while shopping or visiting websites, or responding to emails, learned about scams, phishing, captchas, and what these words meant. Attendees came to the Technology Committee session to learn tips about how to avoid online problems. The session barely touched on the subject, but helped attendees think about avoiding security breaches along with threats and perhaps led them to a few ways to learn how to protect themselves while online. Attendees joined Petr Kucheryavyy, Sr. Manager with Spectrum’s Accessibility team. He presented an informative look at all of Spectrum’s Accessibility offerings. Attendees found out what was new with the Spectrum FREE Access app, Spectrum TV app, accessible self-support and more. Additionally, attendees learned about the all new Xumo Stream Box with a voice control remote, available at the time.

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