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The Hear and Now: How Do You Watch Peak TV If You’re Blind? Inside the burgeoning world of audio description, a game-changer in accessible TV, by Kelsey McKinney

Can You See Me?, by Yvonne B. Garris

This Blind Man Chops His Own Firewood, by Ken Stewart

Qualifying for Social Security Disability Benefits with Vision Loss, by Deanna Power

Focus on Membership Benefits, compiled by Ardis Bazyn

Leaving a Legacy of Value, by Allen Casey

Affiliate News

Notice of Proposed Settlement of Class Action Lawsuit

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A Message from the President: JPMorgan Chase/ACB Leadership Fellows Class of 2017, by Kim Charlson

Local Motors Brings Advocates and Innovators Together to Meet Olli, by Tony Stephens

Staying Connected in Sparks, by Janet Dickelman

How I Dealt with Choreography, by Kelsey Nicolay

Last Show of the Season, by Marcia Springston Dillon

Quiet Heroism of Amazing People, by Larry P. Johnson

Instant Braille Translator Can Fit in Your Hand

Book Review: Giving a Listen to The Untold Story of the Talking Book, by Bill Holton

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A Message from the President: Supreme Court Rules Favorably for Students with Disabilities, by Kim Charlson

Seeing Outside the Disability Box, by Howard Axelrod

Events Galore to Spark Your Curiosity in Reno, by Janet Dickelman

Audio Description Project Announces 2017 BADIE Award Winners

Sparks Fly in Preparation for ACB Walk, by Donna Brown

Reno Roundup Seeks A Few Good Hands

Eat, Drink, Dress Like the 1950s, Win and Be Merry, by Kenneth Semien Sr.

Mega Deals at the Mini Mall, by Carla Ruschival

The MMS Committee Wants to See You in Reno, by Jean Mann

Marco Orsini Conducts Music without Seeing It or the Orchestra, by Maria Mannone

Affiliate and Committee News

Spotlight on ACB Students: Jessica Minneci, Treasurer

Letter to the Editor

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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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