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ACB National Office Gets Change of Venue

Tony Stephens Appointed Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs of the American Council of the Blind, by Eric Bridges

President’s Message: Transportation — Everyone Has to Deal with It!, by Kim Charlson

Legislative Priorities for 2016, by Tony Stephens

Helpful Hints for Attending the Convention, by Janet Dickelman

Call for Nominees for 2016 ACB Awards!, by Chelle Hart and Chip Hailey

A Q & A for DKM and Leadership Awards, by Allen Casey

A Walk of 10,000 Steps, by Donna Brown

We Miss You, Mr. Speicher, by James Kracht and Paul Edwards

Remembering Ward Bond, Feb. 29, 1940-Nov. 29, 2015, by Penny Reeder

Passings

Affiliate News

Developing a Plan for Recruitment, compiled by Ardis Bazyn

Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski

High Tech Swap Shop

The ACB E-Forum
Volume LIV August 2015 No. 2

Published by
the American Council of the Blind

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** Be A Part of ACB

The American Council of the Blind (TM) is a membership organization made up of more than 70 state and special-interest affiliates. To join, contact the national office at 1-800-424-8666.

** Contribute to Our Work

Those much-needed contributions, which are tax-deductible, can be sent to Attn: Treasurer, ACB, 6300 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Suite 195, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. If you wish to remember a relative or friend, the national office has printed cards available for this purpose. Consider including a gift to ACB in your Last Will and Testament. If your wishes are complex, call the national office.

To make a contribution to ACB by the Combined Federal Campaign, use this number: 11155.

** Check in with ACB

For the latest in legislative and governmental news, call the “Washington Connection” 24/7 at 1-800-424-8666, or read it online.

Listen to ACB Reports by downloading the MP3 file from www.acb.org, or call (231) 460-1061 and choose option 3. Tune in to ACB Radio at www.acbradio.org or by calling (231) 460-1047.

Learn more about us at www.acb.org. Follow us on Twitter at @acbnational, or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AmericanCounciloftheBlindOfficial.

© 2015 American Council of the Blind
Melanie Brunson, Executive Director
Sharon Lovering, Editor
2200 Wilson Blvd., Suite 650, Arlington, VA 22201

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President’s Message: Comcast: An Industry Leader in Accessibility, by Kim Charlson

An Academic Challenge, by Mark B. Lasser

Transitioning to College: Nine Essential Tips for Students with Visual Impairments, by Pat Ryan

Ups and Downs, by Deon Lyons

Do You Have a Pulse? If Not, You Will Want One After Reading This, by Scott Davert

Product Evaluations and Guides: Dolphin Guide from Dolphin Computer Access: A Suite of Access Programs That Simplify Computer Use, by Jamie Pauls

Notice to the Older Blind: It’s Time We Took Control of Our Future, by Carl Jarvis

How to Get More Members Actively Participating in Your Affiliate, compiled by Ardis Bazyn

Cruises for People Who Don’t Like Cruises, by Sue Bramhall

Affiliate News

Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski

High Tech Swap Shop

The ACB Braille Forum
Vol. LIV July 2015 No. 1

Published by
the American Council of the Blind

*

** Be A Part of ACB

The American Council of the Blind (TM) is a membership organization made up of more than 70 state and special-interest affiliates. To join, contact the national office at 1-800-424-8666.

** Contribute to Our Work

Those much-needed contributions, which are tax-deductible, can be sent to Attn: Treasurer, ACB, 6300 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Suite 195, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. If you wish to remember a relative or friend, the national office has printed cards available for this purpose. Consider including a gift to ACB in your Last Will and Testament. If your wishes are complex, call the national office.

To make a contribution to ACB by the Combined Federal Campaign, use this number: 11155.

** Check in with ACB

For the latest in legislative and governmental news, call the “Washington Connection” 24/7 at 1-800-424-8666, or read it online.

Listen to ACB Reports by downloading the MP3 file from www.acb.org, or call (231) 460-1061 and choose option 3. Tune in to ACB Radio at www.acbradio.org or by calling (231) 460-1047.

Learn more about us at www.acb.org. Follow us on Twitter at @acbnational, or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AmericanCounciloftheBlindOfficial.

© 2015 American Council of the Blind
Melanie Brunson, Executive Director
Sharon Lovering, Editor
2200 Wilson Blvd., Suite 650, Arlington, VA 22201

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President’s Message: Go Team: ACB and Baseball, by Kim Charlson

FCC Issues Rules to Improve Access to Emergency Information, by Melanie Brunson

Staying Connected in Dallas, by Janet Dickelman

Free Indoor Wayfinding at ACB 2015: What You Need to Know Ahead of Time

Crossroads 2015: The Highway to Success, by Carla Ruschival

Facebook Accessibility for Users with Visual Impairments: What Facebook Wants You to Know, by Bill Holton

Miles to Go Before We Rest, by Larry Johnson

Walking a Mile in Heels Leads to Community Involvement, by Lenny McHugh

Timed to Perfection, by Ryan Lucas

Affiliate News

Passings

Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski

High Tech Swap Shop

ACB Officers, Board of Directors, and Board of Publications

Accessing Your ACB Braille and E-Forums

** Are You Moving? Do You Want to Change Your Subscription?

Contact Sharon Lovering in the ACB national office, 1-800-424-8666, or via e-mail, [email protected]. Give her the information, and she'll take care of the changes for you.

The ACB E-Forum
Volume LIII June 2015 No. 12

Published by
the American Council of the Blind

*

** Be A Part of ACB

The American Council of the Blind (TM) is a membership organization made up of more than 70 state and special-interest affiliates. To join, contact the national office at 1-800-424-8666.

** Contribute to Our Work

Those much-needed contributions, which are tax-deductible, can be sent to Attn: Treasurer, ACB, 6300 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Suite 195, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. If you wish to remember a relative or friend, the national office has printed cards available for this purpose. Consider including a gift to ACB in your Last Will and Testament. If your wishes are complex, call the national office.

To make a contribution to ACB by the Combined Federal Campaign, use this number: 11155.

** Check in with ACB

For the latest in legislative and governmental news, call the “Washington Connection” 24/7 at 1-800-424-8666, or read it online.

Listen to ACB Reports by downloading the MP3 file from www.acb.org, or call (231) 460-1061 and choose option 3. Tune in to ACB Radio at www.acbradio.org or by calling (231) 460-1047.

Learn more about us at www.acb.org. Follow us on Twitter at @acbnational, or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AmericanCounciloftheBlindOfficial.

© 2015 American Council of the Blind
Melanie Brunson, Executive Director
Sharon Lovering, Editor
2200 Wilson Blvd., Suite 650, Arlington, VA 22201

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Attention All ACB Leaders and Members!, by Kim Charlson

President’s Message: WIOA: Laws, Regulations and Why They Should Matter to You, by Kim Charlson

Audio Description News Flash!, by Melanie Brunson

ACB Honors Its 2014 Annual Giving Society Donors, by Tom Tobin

Register Early to Get the Extras in Dallas!, by Janet Dickelman

Information Desk Reminders, by Vicky Prahin

A Mini Mall Stampede, by Carla Ruschival

Audio Description Project Seeks Active Participation from ACB Members in Dallas, by Susan Glass

FIA Showcase: Something Old, Something New, by Peter Altschul

Convention Sneak Peek: Passport to Knowledge

Extra, Extra! Convention Newspaper Now Seeking Volunteers

Affiliate News

Membership Focus Call Discusses Essential Elements for an Affiliate Web Site, compiled by Ardis Bazyn

Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski

High Tech Swap Shop

ACB Officers, Board, and Board of Publications

Accessing Your ACB Braille and E-Forums

** Are You Moving? Do You Want to Change Your Subscription?

Contact Sharon Lovering in the ACB national office, 1-800-424-8666, or via e-mail, [email protected]. Give her the information, and she'll take care of the changes for you.