THE BRAILLE FORUM Volume L December 2011 No. 4
THE BRAILLE FORUM Volume L December 2011 No. 4
THE
BRAILLE FORUM
Volume L December 2011 No. 4
Published by
the American Council of the Blind
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.
Mitch Pomerantz, President
Melanie Brunson, Executive Director
Sharon Lovering, Editor
National Office:
2200 Wilson Blvd.
Suite 650
Arlington, VA 22201
(202) 467-5081
fax: (703) 465-5085
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has printed cards available for this purpose. Consider including a gift to
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Copyright 2011
American Council of the Blind
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
President's Report to the National Conference, Part III, by Mitch Pomerantz
American Council of the Blind Releases Updated Pedestrian Safety Handbook,
by Melanie Brunson
The Galt House Awaits ACB, by Janet Dickelman
Discover Madrid – Don't Miss Out!
Social Networking: How It Works, compiled by Ardis Bazyn
Thank You for a Fine Job, Mr. Jobs, by Ray Campbell
Passings
In Memoriam: Lola Siren, by Harvey Heagy
Affiliate News
Give the Gift That Keeps on Giving to ACB, by Ray Campbell
Free Marketing & Public Relations Assistance for Your Affiliate or Chapter!!
Letter to the Editor
Here and There, edited by Sue Lichtenfels
High Tech Swap Shop
** CORRECTION
Due to an editing error, there was a misprint in the Friday
section of "ACB in the Silver State: Golden Past, Diamond Future"
(October-November 2011). Officers are limited to three consecutive two-year
terms. Directors are allowed to serve two four-year terms. We regret the
error.
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