The ACB Braille Forum Vol. LII January 2014 No. 7
The ACB Braille Forum Vol. LII January 2014 No. 7
The ACB Braille Forum
Vol. LII January 2014 No. 7
Published by
the American Council of the Blind
The American Council of the Blind strives to increase the independence,
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Melanie Brunson, Executive Director
Sharon Lovering, Editor
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Table of Contents
President's Message: Are You Getting Sleepy?, by Kim Charlson
U.S. Department of Transportation Issues New Accessibility Rules for
Airlines and Airports, by Melanie Brunson
FCC Announces New Procedures for Informal Complaints about Communications
Accessibility, by Eric Bridges
It's the Real Deal in Las Vegas!, by Janet Dickelman
Come to RSVA Sagebrush BEP Training Conference
Leadership Training Sessions for 2014, by Berl Colley
Highway to Success: Crossroads Leadership Conference, by Carla Ruschival
DKM Is Betting on You to Be a Leader in Vegas, by Allen J. Casey
ACB Radio Now On Your Phone, by Marlaina Lieberg
Shopping for Health Care: Comparing Hospitals Can Help Consumers Make Good
Decisions, by Ron Pollack
How to Get the Most from Your Vision Rehabilitation Experience, Part II:
When Things Are Not Going Well, by Doug Powell
Musings: Who Is King?, by Paul Edwards
The Importance of Becoming Self-Aware, by Jessie Rayl
Jury Awards Blind War Vet $160,000 for Discrimination by Credit Union
The Mini Seika: More Than Just a Braille Display, by Paul Edwards
Traveling Blind, by Teddie-Joy Remhild
MVA (Missing the Visual Arts), by Alice Jane-Marie Massa
How to Create an Attention-Grabbing Brochure, by Gaylen Floy
PR Committee Seeks Your Successes
Are You Interested in Marketing and Public Relations That Can Help Your
Affiliate or Chapter?, by Ron Milliman
Affiliate News
Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
High Tech Swap Shop
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