The ACB Braille Forum Vol. LIII March 2015 No. 9

The ACB Braille Forum
Vol. LIII March 2015 No. 9

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

Acknowledgement

President’s Message: More on Accessible Prescription Labels, by Kim Charlson

Tax Tips from the IRS, by Melanie Brunson

ACB’s Stars Will Shine Bright in Dallas, by Janet Dickelman

Last Call: The DKM Train Is Leaving the Station, by Allen Casey

Let the Stars Shine Bright on the ACB Brenda Dillon Memorial Walk, by Donna Brown

Call for Nominees for 2015 ACB Awards!, by Chelle Hart & Chip Hailey

Board of Publications Again Awards Your Excellence in Media and Writing in 2015

Come to the Lone Star Loot Auction!

The Importance of Grassroots, by Kathy Brockman

Best Audio Holiday Season Ever, by Susan Glass

A Telecommuting Job Could Be Just What You Are Looking For, by Dr. Ronald E. Milliman

Affiliate News

Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski