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President’s Message: 50 Golden Years in the Pacific, by Kim Charlson

The American Council of the Blind and the Policy of Structured Negotiations, by Eric Bridges

Eatsa, Restaurant of the Future, Excludes Blind Customers

Sparks of Excitement Will Light Up the Sky in Reno, by Janet Dickelman

A Reminder from the Constitution and Bylaws Committee, by John Huffman

Let the Sparks Fly! Fanning the Flames for Resolutions at Our July Convention, by Mark Richert

Let the Sparks Fly on the First of July, by Katie Frederick

A Few Good Officers, by Ron Brooks

Audio Description Project Seeks Input from ACB Members on Most Current Issues, by Susan Glass

Join the Fun: Donate and Win with the 2017 DKM Gift Card Fundraiser, by Kenneth Semien Sr.

Plan Now to Attend the 2017 Midwest Leadership Conference and Young Professionals Seminar, by Ray Campbell

Board Approves New Guidelines for DKM First-Timers, by Ron Brooks

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President’s Message: Service Dogs and the Supreme Court, by Kim Charlson

It’s Almost Time to Register for Reno!, by Janet Dickelman

Volunteer at the Information Desk in Sparks, by Vicky Prahin

Let the Sparks Fly in Nevada This Summer, by Donna Brown

Come Prepared to Bid and Buy at the Sparks of Enthusiasm Auction!

In the Palm of Nature: Snapshot of a multisensory experience in Italy’s Abruzzo, Lazio e Molise National Park, by Richard Rueda

SAZCB President Takes Piano Bar by Storm, by Lindsey McHugh

Don’t Touch That Dial: It’s Time for “Blind and Beyond,” by Greg Lindberg

How You Sound Really Matters, by Larry P. Johnson

How Can Your Chapter or Affiliate Strengthen Your Personal Outreach to Your Local Community?, compiled by Ardis Bazyn

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60 Minutes’ Coverage of the ADA, by Kim Charlson

Rumors and Thoughts: A Guest Opinion, by Jeff Thom

Come Collect Nuggets of Wisdom in Reno!, by Janet Dickelman

The BOP Seeks to Award Excellence, by Ron Brooks

Summary of the November Board Conference Calls, by Ron Brooks

The Things We Do Today, Part 5: Loose Ends and Listening, by Paul Edwards

Paris Holds the Key to My Heart, by Lindsey McHugh

Students Learn to Code Using Quorum, by Melinda Hudson

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President’s Message: White House Summit on Inclusive Technology Spotlights Innovation for People with Disabilities, by Kim Charlson

ACB Survey Finds Need for Increased Audio Description, by Tony Stephens

Reno Tours Feature Earth, Stars, Dinosaur, Tubing, and Much More, by Janet Dickelman

Reach for the Adventure of a Lifetime: Be A DKM First-Timer, by Allen Casey

Voting in ACB, Part 2, by Jeff Thom

Resolve to Support ACB in 2017, by Mike Godino and Jean Mann

Braille Funnies, by Larry P. Johnson

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Ida Schwerzel: A Century of Memories, Part 1, by Greg Lindberg

The Passing of a Pioneer: Theodore Bryant, by Allen Casey

How to Use All Your Resources to Build Your Membership, compiled by Ardis Bazyn

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Results of the ACB/CUSDGS Survey Are In!, by Tony Stephens

ACB’s Parenting Video Available – And Has Audio Description, Too

Scholarship Application for 2017-2018 School Year Now Available!

Convention Nuggets from Reno, by Janet Dickelman

ACB Fall Board Meeting Report, by Ron Brooks

Bid It and Buy It at the ACB Radio Holiday Auction, by Carla Ruschival

How Do You Find a Job When You Are Blind?, by Marcia Moran

This Blind Apple Engineer Is Transforming the Tech World at Only 22, by Katie Dupere

The Things I Do Today, Part Four: Listening with the iPhone, by Paul Edwards

A Shopper’s Dream, by Carla Ruschival

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In Memoriam: Cleo B. Dolan, 1918-2016, by Bashir Masoodi

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President’s Report to the Convention, Part 3, by Kim Charlson
Voting in ACB, the Tip of the Iceberg, Part 1, by Jeff Thom
Inside the Nugget, by Janet Dickelman
Ready, Set Apply for the DKM First-Timers Award!, by Allen Casey
Get Ready to Bid at This Year’s Holiday Auction!, by Carla Ruschival
There’s No Place Like Home for Holiday Shopping, by Carla Ruschival
A Letter from the ACB President
Affiliate and Committee News
Passings
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President’s Report to the Convention, Part 2, by Kim Charlson

The ACB National Convention: A First-Time Attendee’s Perspective, by Nick Pavel

ACB’s 2016 Scholarship Winners in a Class of Their Own, by Michael Garrett

10,000 Steps and Beyond, by Donna Brown

Board Approves History Committee to Update ‘People of Vision,’ by Doug Powell

Audio Description Project Celebrates Vitality, Success, and Mentorship, by Susan Glass

ACB Membership Seminar Tidbits, compiled by Ardis Bazyn

Summary of 2016 Resolutions

ACB Members Enjoy Description with 2016 Olympics, by Eric Bridges

Traveling to Reno, by Janet Dickelman

ACB Radio Holiday Auction Seeks Donations, by Carla Ruschival

Christmastime’s A-Comin’, by Linda Yacks

Survey of Visually Impaired People and Mobility

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ACB Reaches Agreement with Four D.C. Taxi Companies

President’s Report to the Convention, Part 1, by Kim Charlson

Land of 10,000 Dreams Convention A Resounding Success!, by Janet Dickelman

2016 National Convention Lets Attendees Dream Big, Experience Minnesota, by Judy Wilkinson, Tom Mitchell, Doug Powell, Denise Colley, Sharon Lovering and Ron Brooks

Holiday Cheer in September, by Carla Ruschival

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Notice of Proposed Settlement of Class Action Lawsuit

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President’s Message: ACB Recognizes Apple for Bringing Accessibility to the Blind Community Right Out of the Box, by Kim Charlson

In Memoriam: Winifred Downing, by Frank Welte

The Things I Do Today, Part 3: Listening to the World, by Paul Edwards

That Commercial Was for What?!, by Yvonne B. Garris

A Most Unusual Encounter, by Karen Bailey

Bullying of the Blind Intolerable, by Larry P. Johnson

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