The ACB Braille Forum Volume LVIII July 2019 No. 1

July 29, 2019

Table of Contents

Opening Matter
Introducing ACB's New Membership Services Coordinator, by Eric Bridges
President's Message: Where Did the Time go?, by Kim Charlson
Celebrating Six Years of Success and Looking Ahead, by Ron Brooks
Staying in Touch in Rochester, by Janet Dickelman
How to Use Social Media to Enhance Your Outreach, compiled by Ardis Bazyn
Independence?, by Paul Edwards
Independence and Interdependence, by Lynne Koral
Oaks and Willows, by Holly Turri
Summer Memories, by Jean Mann
In Memoriam: Carol M. McCarl, November 28, 1938-May 2, 2019, by Sharon Lovering
Passings
Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
High Tech Swap Shop
Officers and Back Matter

The ACB E-Forum Volume LVII June 2019 No. 12

June 3, 2019

Table of Contents

Last-Minute Tips for Rochester, by Janet Dickelman

Blossom with the Flower City Press

Three Two One, by Jean Mann

Celebrating Diversity in This Month's E-Forum, by Ron Brooks

Diversity Is the Key!, by Peggy R. Garrett

Song of The People, by DeAnna Quietwater Noriega

Another View: Its People Make America Great, by Larry P. Johnson

Girl Scout's Gold Award Project Gives Her Opportunity to Inform People about Rare Disorder, by Mikela St. John

AA Meetings Meet the 21st Century, Go Online

Affiliate News

Passings

Friends-in-Art Remembers John Dashney

Notice of Proposed Settlement of Class Action Lawsuits

High Tech Swap Shop

Are You Enjoying the Themed Issues of 'The ACB E-Forum?', by Ron Brooks

ACB Officers

The ACB Braille Forum Volume LVII May 2019 No. 11

June 3, 2019

Table of Contents

President's Message: Home Isn't Always Where Your Heart Is, by Kim Charlson

Summary of the February 2019 Board Meeting, by Deb Cook Lewis

May's Themes Focus on Convention and Travel

Get Ready to Register for Rochester!, by Janet Dickelman

Affiliate News

What I've Been Hearing about the GDUI Convention, by Mr. A., as told to his dog-mom, Andrea Giudice

Conventional Wisdom, by Paul Edwards

Earn Continuing Education Units with ACB, by Carla Ruschival

Put a Spring in Your Step and Walk with ACB in Rochester, by Katie Frederick

Want to Propose an Amendment to ACB's Constitution and Bylaws? Here's How, by John Huffman

How to Be Resolute in Rochester, by Mark Richert

Come Learn How to Build Membership through Outreach and Communication, by Ardis Bazyn

Picture the Future at the Mini Mall, by Carla Ruschival

Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski

ACB Officers

The ACB E-Forum Volume LVII April 2019 No. 10

April 17, 2019

Table of Contents

Karen Peltz Strauss Retires from the FCC, with introduction by Kim Charlson

My First ACB Leadership Seminar, by Sheila Young

Rochester 2019 Registration Information, by Janet Dickelman

Introducing You to the Voters, by Ron Brooks

Continuing Education Opportunities Abound at ACB Convention, by Carla Ruschival

Volunteer at the Information Desk in Rochester, by Vicky Prahin

Dream Big with the DKM First-Timers, by Kenneth Semien Sr.

Spring into Action with ACB, by Kathy Brockman

The Theme for April Is Aging, by Ron Brooks

Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss: An Affiliate on the Rise, by Jeff Thom and Deb Cook Lewis

House Hunting with Special Needs? Here’s What to Look for, by Patrick Young

Ageism Robs Society of Knowledge, by Larry P. Johnson

Who’s the Girl with the Dragon Software?, by Pinalben “Pinky” Patel

Letter to the Editor

Passings

Affiliate and Committee News

Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski

High Tech Swap Shop

What Do You Think of the Themed Issues of ‘The ACB E-Forum?’, by Ron Brooks

ACB Officers

The ACB Braille Forum Volume LVII March 2019 No. 9

March 6, 2019

Table of Contents

President’s Message: Protect Your Economic Identity!, by Kim Charlson

Rochester 2019: A Sneak Preview of Affiliate and Committee Programming, by Janet Dickelman

DKM First-Timers Committee Prepares to Receive Applications for 2019

Step Into the Leadership Spotlight: Apply to Become a 2019 ACB & JPMorgan Chase Leadership Fellow, by Kenneth Semien Sr.

Let’s Walk Toward a 100K Photo Finish, by Donna Brown

ACB’s Audio Description Project Announces the 2019 BADIE Award Winners

Auction Time in the Great Northeast Will Be Picture Perfect, by Jeff Thom and the 2019 ACB Auction Committee

ACB Angel Memorial Tribute Program

Passings

Paying It Forward, by Kenneth Semien Sr.

Holiday Auction a Huge Success, Thanks to You, by Carla Ruschival

Affiliate News

Using Fundraising as a Membership Tool, by Ardis Bazyn

Mini Mall Mini-Reminders, by Carla Ruschival

Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski

High Tech Swap Shop

ACB Officers

The ACB E-Forum Volume LVII February 2019 No. 8

February 1, 2019

Table of Contents

ACB and Its Affiliates: The Most Important Relationship, by Kim Charlson

Fun Facts about Rochester for 2019, by Janet Dickelman

Step Into the Leadership Spotlight: Apply to Become A 2019 ACB & JPMorgan Chase Leadership Fellow, by Kenneth Semien Sr.

The Importance of Relationships

Ham Radio Relationships Span Time and Space, by Ron Milliman

The Importance of Connections, by Timothy B. Vernon

Rainbow Connection, by Gabriel Lopez Kafati

The Advantages of a Blind Parent, by DJ McIntyre

Thank You, Lassen, by Betsy Grenevitch

Dysfunctional Love, by Ann Chiappetta

Summoning Our Better Angels, by Paul H. Olson

Bear This in Mind Before Hugging, by Larry P. Johnson

Passings

Affiliate News

Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski

High Tech Swap Shop

Are You Enjoying the Themed Issues of 'The ACB E-Forum?', by Ron Brooks

ACB Officers

The ACB Braille Forum Volume LVII January 2019 No. 7

January 9, 2019

Table of Contents

Glancing Back Before Going Through the Door to 2019, by Eric Bridges

Board Meets in October, November and December to Take Stock and Plan for the Future, by Ron Brooks

Tours for 2019: Genesee Country Village, Baseball Hall of Fame, Niagara Falls and More, by Janet Dickelman

March to the Beat of a Different Drum: Apply to Become a 2019 DKM First-Timer, by Kenneth Semien Sr.

Call for Nominees for 2019 ACB Awards, by Debbie Rozear and Debra Trevino

The BOP Seeks to Award Excellence, by Ron Brooks

Begin 2019 by Supporting ACB, by Jean Mann

Affiliate News

Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski

High Tech Swap Shop

The ACB E-Forum Volume LVII December 2018 No. 6

December 5, 2018

Table of Contents

Exciting Convention Registration News for ACB Members, by Janet Dickelman

Audio Description Makes Cirque du Soleil Performance Accessible, by Linda Goodspeed

Traditions Shared by Our Readers

An ACB Tradition: Recognizing Dedicated Supporters, by Tom Tobin

Celebrating the Season’s Riches, by Larry P. Johnson

Saint Nick, by Annie Chiappetta

Hot Toys for Holiday Gift-Giving, by Sharon Lovering

Recipes from Forum Readers

Affiliate News

Improving Communication in Affiliates and Chapters, compiled by Ardis Bazyn

Skydive Solo Safely While Blind?, by Darian Slayton Fleming

Crystal Bridges Museum Offers Multisensory Tours, by Kim Crowell

Letter to the Editor

Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski

High Tech Swap Shop

A BOP Tradition: Seeking Your Feedback, by Ron Brooks

ACB Officers

The ACB Braille Forum Volume LVII November 2018 No. 5

November 29, 2018

Table of Contents

House Passes Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act

Tour Teasers: Erie Canal, Niagara Falls, and Baseball, by Janet Dickelman

Will You Vote?, by Larry Johnson

It's Holiday Auction Time!, by Carla Ruschival

Benefits of Audio Description in Education Contest

My Experience at the 2018 Conference as a Leadership Fellow, by Darian Slayton Fleming

Summary of 2018 Resolutions

The Pitfalls of Being a Caregiver, by Larry P. Johnson

November: A Time to Give Thanks, by Sharon Lovering

A Gift - For Your Favorite Affiliate, by Kathy Brockman

Get Connected with ACB Next Generation, by Amanda Selm

Affiliate News

What's in the Mini Mall?, by Carla Ruschival

Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski

ACB Officers

The ACB E-Forum Volume LVII October 2018 No. 4

October 2, 2018

Table of Contents

A Sneak Preview of Rochester, by Janet Dickelman

The Number-10 Dillon Express Was a Huge Success!, by Donna Brown

ACB Holiday Auction Reminder, by Carla Ruschival

The Rehabilitation Issues Task Force and Employment: What Are We Fighting For?, by Doug Powell

Benefits of Becoming Involved with Your State’s Rehabilitation Council, by Bob Hachey

Disability and the Evolving Workplace, by Peter Altschul

The Randolph-Sheppard Employment Program: More Than Just Vending Stands, compiled by Ardis Bazyn

Beyond a Job: Career Development at the Seattle Lighthouse, by Ron Brooks

How to Work on Work, by Paul Edwards

Today’s Theme: Seeking Your Feedback, by Ron Brooks

Affiliate News

Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski

High Tech Swap Shop

ACB Officers