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

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

Published by
the American Council of the Blind

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© 2015 American Council of the Blind
Melanie Brunson, Executive Director
Sharon Lovering, Editor
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Table of Contents

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

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