ACB Focus: Literacy

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20260717 1700 Film Preview - Brailled It

ACB Focus: Literacy ·

2026/07/18

20260717 1700 Film Preview - Brailled ItOriginally Aired on ACB Media Participants previewed BRAILLED IT, a film in which young braille readers and writers documented their experiences at the Braille Challenge in Los Angeles. The event brought together leading under-18 braille readers and writers from the English-speaking world. By giving participants cameras, the film enabled them to tell their own stories. Their sometimes-disorienting cinematography challenged sighted audiences to follow the

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01:10:55

20260717 1100 Seeing Braille, Wait, I Thought I Had...

ACB Focus: Literacy ·

2026/07/17

20260717 1100 Seeing Braille, Wait, I Thought I Had to Feel Braille Originally Aired on ACB Media Neva Fairchild presented Seeing Braille, a PC program that enabled blind or sighted presenters to demonstrate braille to sighted audiences in person or online. The program explored dot positions, letter patterns, numbers, punctuation, and uncontracted or contracted words and phrases. It helped users learn braille visually and explain it to parents, classmates of blind children, and the general

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01:11:47

20260716 1700 LUA Presents Voices and Access and...

ACB Focus: Literacy ·

2026/07/16

20260716 1700 LUA Presents Voices and Access and Freedom through a Conversation on Book Banning Originally Aired on ACB Media The session explored the definition, history, and growing impact of book banning on access to information. Participants discussed who decided which content was appropriate and how those decisions affected education, libraries, and society. The discussion addressed equity concerns, including disproportionate effects on blind and low vision readers and others facing access

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01:14:34

20260716 1530 LUA Presents Unlocking Independence in...

ACB Focus: Literacy ·

2026/07/16

20260716 1530 LUA Presents Unlocking Independence in Reading with Bookshare Originally Aired on ACB Media Participants explored Bookshare, described as the world's largest accessible library of published copyrighted books, and its role in reading and learning for people with print disabilities. They learned to navigate the platform, download books in accessible formats, and use reading tools to personalize their experience for school, work, and daily life. The session also previewed Bookshare Plus,

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00:49:22

20250709 1600 Yes Braille Can be Fun

ACB Focus: Literacy ·

2025/07/10

20250709 1600 Yes Braille Can be FunOriginally Broadcasted July 9, 2025, on ACB Media Participants joined their Braille Revival League friends at an in-person convention session to test your trivia knowledge about braille, its history, and the Braille Revival League, as well as see what other fun things we have in store. And by the way, there were prizes!! Find out more at https://acb-focus-literacy.pinecast.co

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01:11:39

20250708 1430 LUA Presents a Q and A with the NLS...

ACB Focus: Literacy ·

2025/07/08

20250708 1430 LUA Presents a Q and A with the NLS Director Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2025, on ACB Media 2 NLS Director Jason Broughton brought us up to speed with happenings at NLS and answered our questions about this most important service. Presenter: Jason Broughton, Director, NLS, Washington, DC Facilitator: Paul Edwards, Jacksonville, FL Find out more at https://acb-focus-literacy.pinecast.co

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01:11:22

20250708 1300 LUA Presents Up Close and Personal with...

ACB Focus: Literacy ·

2025/07/08

20250708 1300 LUA Presents Up Close and Personal with Talking Book Narrator Gary Tipton Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2025, on ACB Media 2 Gary Tipton is a long-time narrator at the American Printing House for the Blind, and has read an amazing 789 books in all genres from cookbooks to fantasy. Presenter: Gary Tipton, Louisville, KY Facilitator: Ralph Smitherman, LUA Secretary, Brandon, MS Co-sponsored by: BRL, AABT and LUA Find out more at https://acb-focus-literacy.pinecast.co

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01:05:03

20250627 1300 Author Talk by a Survivor of the World...

ACB Focus: Literacy ·

2025/06/28

20250627 1300 Author Talk by a Survivor of the World War II Nazi Atrocities Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2025, on ACB Media 4 Simone Arnold-Liebster has been a lifelong advocate to ensure that future generations never forget past religious atrocities. She actively promotes an environment where peace, tolerance and human dignity can flourish. The condensed version of Simone's book, "Facing the Lion: Memoirs of a Young Girl in Nazi Europe," is available from Audible, narrated by the

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01:15:16

20250626 1430 LUA Presents the Journey from Print...

ACB Focus: Literacy ·

2025/06/26

20250626 1430 LUA Presents the Journey from Print Book to Talking Book Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2025 on ACB Media 3 Presenters from NLS detailed the process a book goes through in its journey to becoming available as an audiobook on BARD. Presenter: Alice Baker O'Reilly, NLS, Washington, DC. Facilitator: Brian Charlson, Watertown, MA. Find out more at https://acb-focus-literacy.pinecast.co

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01:12:23

20250626 1300 LUA Presents the New DA2 Player and the...

ACB Focus: Literacy ·

2025/06/26

20250626 1300 LUA Presents the New DA2 Player and the NLS My Talking Books Smart Speaker Skill Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2025 on ACB Media 3 Don Olson, customer service specialist and Zhe Huang, Patron Education and Training Specialist familiarized attendees with the new DA2 talking book player which will shortly be available and will allow an NLS patron to download books directly from BARD. We also learned about the My Talking Books smart speaker skill which gives a patron hands-free access

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01:11:45

20250626 1130 Making Braille Music Accessible By Touch

ACB Focus: Literacy ·

2025/06/26

20250626 1130 Making Braille Music Accessible By Touch Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2025 on ACB Media 2 While blind musicians naturally hear music, reading it is also possible - and empowering - through Music Braille. This session offered an introduction to the Music Braille system, including its history, how it differs from literary braille, and the ways modern technology is transforming access to written music. Attendees explored practical examples, learned strategies for understanding Music

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01:15:52

20240709 1430 Update from NLS Director

ACB Focus: Literacy ·

2024/07/09

20240709 1430 Update from NLS DirectorOriginally Broadcasted July 9, 2024, on ACB Media 2 Attendees spoke with the Director of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Jason Broughton. He updated us on changes at the National Library Service and answered our questions on what we can expect in the years to come. Edited By: Regina Marie Brink Find out more at https://acb-focus-literacy.pinecast.co

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01:08:16

20240709 1300 Meet the Talking Book Narrator

ACB Focus: Literacy ·

2024/07/09

20240709 1300 Meet the Talking Book Narrator Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2024, on ACB Media 2 As in years past, we once again get to listen to and ask questions of a wonderful talking book narrator, Mare Trevathan, who records at both Books to Life and Talking Book Publishers Inc. She is a perennial favorite and is likely to read a bit from a couple of her long list of NLS titles. Come early because this is frequently standing room only. Edited By: Mary Ann Grignon Find out more at

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00:52:25

20240709 0730 BRL Breakfast Speaker

ACB Focus: Literacy ·

2024/07/09

20240709 0730 BRL Breakfast Speaker Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2024, on ACB Media 2 Edited By: Mary Ann Grignon Find out more at https://acb-focus-literacy.pinecast.co

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01:11:07

20240629 1530 Writers Workshop - Book Banning-The...

ACB Focus: Literacy ·

2024/06/29

20240629 1530 Writers Workshop - Book Banning-The Threat and Some SolutionOriginally Broadcasted June 29, 2024, on ACB Media 2 This discussion highlighted the current instances and dangers of banning books and how it relates to the past. Panelists shared stories focusing on the detrimental effect upon blind and low vision children and adults, as well as people with disabilities and other minority groups. Advocacy strategies and workarounds were explored. Edited By: Doug Hunsinger Find out

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01:09:23

20240628 1400 You Get What You Pay For

ACB Focus: Literacy ·

2024/06/28

20240628 1400 You Get What You Pay For Originally Broadcasted June 86, 2024, on ACB Media 3 If you find yourself unwilling to wait for the next book in a series or needing access to a niche title, you will find this session on where to go if you are willing to pay for the privilege to be a game changer. Whether you pay by the title, by the month or through an annual membership fee, there are companies and organizations that can provide you with access beyond the free services you are already

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01:09:20

20240627 1530 Why You Should Get a Public Library Card

ACB Focus: Literacy ·

2024/06/27

20240627 1530 Why You Should Get a Public Library Card Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2024, on ACB Media 3 Some Talking Book library users are also proud card-carrying public library users. Attendees learned how they might take advantage of their local public library to access services that could reduce their reliance on pay to play services to access books, music, videos and more. This session included a short demonstration of the Libby online service offered by many public libraries around the

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01:09:36

20240627 1400 Writing Image Description for Graphic...

ACB Focus: Literacy ·

2024/06/27

20240627 1400 Writing Image Description for Graphic Novels and Other Highly Visual Content Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2024, on ACB Media 4 Staff of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) Media Lab team discussed the evolution of their approach to writing image descriptions of graphic novels and picture books, presenting challenges they have faced and best practices they have developed. Edited By: Doug Hunsinger Find out more at

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01:07:13

20240627 1400 What Can be Accomplished When We Work...

ACB Focus: Literacy ·

2024/06/27

20240627 1400 What Can be Accomplished When We Work Together Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2024, on ACB Media 3 Talking Book libraries can do much more than send out books and magazines. Attendees heard how Floridians can access locally produced books and periodicals, videos, and how to work in collaboration with their local talking book library to enhance services. Participants also heard how a "Friends of the Library" group in Florida has worked with their talking book library to

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01:02:38

20240627 1230 What is the Braille Challenge

ACB Focus: Literacy ·

2024/06/27

20240627 1230 What is the Braille Challenge Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2024, on ACB Media 2 Attendees learned how it works and the nuts and bolts of starting one locally. Edited By: Darcy Burnard Find out more at https://acb-focus-literacy.pinecast.co

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