The ACB E-Forum Volume LIII October 2014 No. 4

The ACB E-Forum
Volume LIII October 2014 No. 4

Published by
the American Council of the Blind

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The American Council of the Blind strives to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and to improve quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people.

Kim Charlson, President
Melanie Brunson, Executive Director
Sharon Lovering, Editor

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American Council of the Blind

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Table of Contents

President’s Report to the National Convention, Part II, by Kim Charlson

An Update on ACB’s Annual Giving Programs and a Thank-You to Some Very Special Donors, by Melanie Brunson

Audio Description Awards Announced

Traveling to Dallas, by Janet Dickelman

Snowflakes and Birthday Cake: 2014 ACB Radio Holiday Auction, by Carla Ruschival

Let Your Light Shine: Be a DKM First-Timer, by Allen Casey

Getting Help with Your Medicare Costs When Money Is Tight, by Ron Pollack

Two Weeks to Go, by Deon Lyons

Embracing Life Is Key for Disabled, Society, by Larry Johnson

Teen Engineer Develops a Braille Printer out of LEGOs, by Robert Kingett

Who Was Laura Bridgman?, by Elizabeth Fiorite

Helping the Hospitality Industry Become More Hospitable, by Ken Stewart

Affiliate News

Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski

High Tech Swap Shop