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The Braille Forum Volume LI May 2013 No. 9

The Braille Forum Volume LI May 2013 No. 9

February 26, 2014
The Braille Forum

Volume LI May 2013 No. 9



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



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Table of Contents



President's Message: Why We Do What We Do, by Mitch Pomerantz

ACB Welcomes A New Director of Development, by Melanie Brunson

Crossroads Conference Attendees Take a Journey to Success, by Nolan Crabb

Discovering Food and Fun for You and Your Family in Columbus, by Janet
Dickelman

I'm Walkin', by Berl Colley

A Reminder from the Constitution and Bylaws Committee

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: Readying for Resolutions at Our July
Conference and Convention, by Mark Richert

Ride the Wave: The Exploration Party Auction

2013 Friends-in-Art Exhibition Call for Art

Great Graduation Gift for Grandchildren: Health Coverage, by Ron Pollack

Strategies in Team-Building, by Jessie Rayl

Handicapping America: The Book That Changed My Attitude and Shaped My
Future, by Larry P. Johnson

Coping with Being Disabled, Disadvantaged, and Discouraged, by Philip Kutner

Sofia Priebe Sees Things Clearly Even Though She Is Legally Blind, by John
M. Williams

The Art of Accepting Help, by Carl Jarvis

The Smell of Sunshine and Colors, by Marsha Whiteside

The Amazing Blind Mowing Machine, by Carl Jarvis

Affiliate News

Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski

High Tech Swap Shop



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