The ACB Braille Forum Vol. LVI March 2018 No. 9

March 28, 2018

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In Memoriam: Mary Jane “M.J.” Hills Schmitt, by Mary Beth Metzger

President’s Message: Flying Needs to Remain Friendly for Guide Dog Handlers, by Kim Charlson

Voting in ACB: A Proposal for Your Consideration, by Jeff Thom

Getting Out the Word about You, by Ron Brooks

Propel to the Next Level: Apply to Become a 2018 ACB & JPMorgan Chase Leadership Fellow, by Kenneth Semien Sr.

Knowledge Is Power: Step into a New Realm!, by Kenneth Semien Sr.

2018 Convention Sneak Preview: Special-Interest Affiliates and Committees, by Janet Dickelman

Continuing Education Opportunities with ACB, by Carla Ruschival and Leslie Spoone

All Aboard the Dillon Express, by Katie Frederick

Broke Your New Year’s Resolutions Already? Resolve to Support ACB through the MMS Program

Crossroads – Let Your Journey Begin, by Amanda Selm

Holiday Auction Thank-Yous, by Carla Ruschival

Affiliate News

ACB Officers

The ACB E-Forum Volume LVI February 2018 No. 8

February 4, 2018

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We Need Your Voices to Present Our Message to Congress, by Tony Stephens

Lots to See and Do in The Show Me State, by Janet Dickelman

Fireworks, Celebration, and the Red, White and Blue, by Kenneth Semien Sr.

Diversity Enriches Our Society, by Larry P. Johnson

Navajo Teacher Develops Braille System to Help Visually Impaired Read Tribal Language, by Noel Lyn Smith

Fresno Chapter Tests UniDescription App in Yosemite National Park, by Jamie Gibson-Barrows

Membership Focus: How to Market Your Affiliate, by Ardis Bazyn

Affiliate News

Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski

ACB Officers

The ACB Braille Forum Volume LVI January 2018 No. 7

January 4, 2018

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President’s Message: Nationwide Class Action Challenges Hulu’s Discrimination Against Blind and Visually Impaired Individuals, by Kim Charlson

Looking Back, Looking Ahead, by Eric Bridges

Tours in St. Louis Include a Ball Game, the Arch, Busch Stadium, the Botanical Gardens, and More!, by Janet Dickelman

Climb Aboard the 2018 DKM Express, by Kenneth Semien Sr.

The BOP Seeks to Award Excellence, by Ron Brooks

Call for Nominees for 2018 ACB Awards, by Chelle Hart and Chip Hailey

ACB Angel Memorial Tribute Program

Rolling Up Our Sleeves and Working Toward the Future: ACB Board Meeting Summaries for October and November, by Ron Brooks

Affiliate News

High Tech Swap Shop

ACB Officers

The ACB E-Forum Volume LVI December 2017 No. 6

December 6, 2017

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President’s Message: Visiting Affiliates – It Makes Me Proud, by Kim Charlson

Eatsa Agrees to Make Its Cutting-Edge Technology Accessible to Blind Customers

2018 Convention Tidbits, by Janet Dickelman

Audio Description in Your Community, by Joel Snyder

Medicare and Diabetes, by Danielle Kunkle

Reaching Blind and Visually Impaired Seniors, compiled by the ACB Membership Committee

I Love to Fly, by Larry P. Johnson

Phoebe Catlin: A Humble Centenarian, by Greg Lindberg

Amy Salmon Seemingly Does the Impossible, by John M. Williams

Holiday Season at the ACB Mini Mall, by Carla Ruschival

Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski

Separate, by Ann Chiappetta

ACB Officers,

The ACB Braille Forum Volume LVI November 2017 No. 5

November 7, 2017

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ACB Creates Hurricane Relief Fund

Inside Union Station Hotel, by Janet Dickelman

We Really Should Say Thanks, by Tom Mitchell

Holiday Auction 2017 – The Goodies Will Be Delightful!, by Carla Ruschival

Summary of 2017 Resolutions

Role Models and Mentors Help Build Employment Success, by Kendra Farrow

Leading Across Generations, compiled by Ardis Bazyn

And The Winners Are …

Strategies for Membership Growth: Hear It from Those Who Have Done It, compiled by Ardis Bazyn

Affiliate News

Mini Mall Mayhem, by Carla Ruschival

Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski

High Tech Swap Shop

The ACB E-Forum Volume LVI October 2017 No. 4

October 3, 2017

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President’s Report to the Convention, by Kim Charlson

Audio Description Allows ACB Members to ‘See’ the Eclipse, by Joel Snyder

Meet Us in Saint Louis, by Janet Dickelman

2017 Walk Was Sparkling, by Donna Brown

Gettin’ Ready for the Holiday Auction, by Carla Ruschival

‘Guiding Miss Melinda:’ Reflections from a Blind Cross-Country Skier, by Melinda Hollands

Some Thoughts on Getting Elected to ACB Boards, by Doug Powell

Summary of the August Board of Directors Conference Call, by Debbie Lewis

2017 ACB Membership Seminar Discusses Successful Meetings, compiled by Ardis Bazyn

15 Ways to Maximize Your ACB Membership, Revised, by Kenneth Semien Sr.

Affiliate News

Notice of Proposed Settlement of Class Action Lawsuit

Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski

High Tech Swap Shop

The ACB Braille Forum Volume LVI September 2017 No. 3

September 12, 2017

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Senators Push for Tactile Feature on Paper Currency

ACB Sparks Success Was A Big Success, by Janet Dickelman

The Reno Roundup: ACB’s 56th Annual Convention A Sparkling Success!, by Doug Powell, Deb Cook Lewis, Susan Glass, and Paul Edwards

Scholarships Spark Future Successes, by Michael Garrett

American Council of the Blind Announces Audio Description Awards

Board Approves Affiliate Name Change, Donation to WBU to Assist Caribbean Representatives, by Doug Powell

Mini Mall News, by Carla Ruschival

ACB Radio Holiday Auction: The Fun Begins, by Carla Ruschival

Ski for Light 2018

Affiliate News

The ACB E-Forum Volume LVI No. 2

July 31, 2017

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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

Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski

High Tech Swap Shop

The ACB Braille Forum Volume LVI July 2017 No. 1

July 24, 2017

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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

Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski

High Tech Swap Shop

The ACB E-Forum Volume LV June 2017 No. 12

June 12, 2017

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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

Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski

High Tech Swap Shop