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00:46:16

20250517-4 FCB convention Saturday night banquet

ACB Events ·

2026/01/06

20250517-4 FCB convention Saturday night banquetOriginally broadcasted May 17, 2025 on ACB Media 8 Annual Banquet Attendees attended FCB'S Annual Banquet: hosted by FCB President, Mikey Wiseman. FCB’s Banquet speaker was Jeff Bishop who was a prominent figure in the field of accessibility and assistive technology, dedicated to enhancing digital experiences for individuals with visual impairments. Jeff was President of Blind Information Technology Specialists (BITS), served on the Board of

01:23:47

20250517-3 FCB convention Saturday afternoon

ACB Events ·

2026/01/06

20250517-3 FCB convention Saturday afternoon Originally broadcasted May 17, 2025 on ACB Media 8 FCB Annual Town Hall Meeting Attendees planned to attend this exciting and informative meeting moderated by President Mikey Wiseman. They heard from the Director of the Division of Blind Services, (DBS) Robert Doyle, regarding the current status of the goals and mission of the agency including specific news that he wished to bring to attendees. After his presentation, he answered questions from the

01:58:01

20250517-2 FCB convention Saturday morning continued

ACB Events ·

2026/01/06

20250517-2 FCB convention Saturday morning continued Originally broadcasted May 17, 2025 on ACB Media 8 · The Blind Kitchen Presenter Debra Erickson, MS Executive Chef and Founder of the Blind Kitchen Attendees were welcomed to The Blind Kitchen where adaptive tools, helpful strategies, and specialized knowledge were provided to blind and vision-impaired people who wanted to cook safely, confidently, and independently. Chef Debra discussed safe cooking techniques and products that The Blind

02:25:01

20250517-1 FCB convention Saturday morning

ACB Events ·

2026/01/06

72nd Annual State Convention Opening Ceremony Empowering Through AI: Presented by Jeff Bishop and moderated by Debbie Grubb Jeff Bishop was a prominent figure in the field of accessibility and assistive technology, dedicated to enhancing digital experiences for individuals with visual impairments; President of Blind Information Technology Specialists (BITS); served on the Board of Publications and was influential in the ongoing efforts of ACB’s overall information technology, (IT) infrastructure. A

00:45:38

20250516-4 FCB convention Friday night banquet

ACB Events ·

2026/01/06

20250516-4 FCB convention Friday night banquet Originally broadcasted May 16, 2025, on ACB Media 8 Awards and Scholarships BanquetAttendees celebrated and recognized FCB leaders and deserving students at a special dinner hosted in their honor by Mary Tyson and Sheila Young, committee chairs for the Awards, Education, Leadership and Scholarships Committees. Select advocates and leaders were recognized with prestigious awards and deserving students were presented with valuable scholarships. Find out

02:57:54

20250516-3 FCB convention afternoon

ACB Events ·

2026/01/06

20250516-3 FCB convention afternoon Originally broadcasted May 16, 2025 on ACB Media 8 · FCB Annual Legislative Seminar Moderated by Debbie Grubb Attendees joined the 2025 FCB Legislative Seminar. The FCB legislative team brought interesting, informative and insightful thoughts regarding the reception by the Florida Congressional delegation of the 2025 legislative imperatives set forth by ACB. The 2025 legislative imperatives confronted the issues of lack of access to home use medical devices

01:52:10

20250516-2 FCB convention morning session continued

ACB Events ·

2026/01/06

20250516-2 FCB convention morning session continued Originally broadcasted May 16, 2025 on ACB Media 8 · Coalitions for the Concerns of the Totally Blind (CCTB)This year, The Coalition for the Concerns of the Totally Blind had a program featuring Hans, founder and CEO of Be My Eyes, who informed attendees of the many things they were doing for the blind and low vision community. Be My Eyes was one of the world’s largest networks for blind and low vision people that provided digital

01:20:37

2025 ACB Media Holiday LIVE Auction, Sunday, November...

ACB Events ·

2025/11/22

2025 ACB Media Holiday AuctionThe ACB Media Holiday Auction will be broadcasted on ACB Media One on Sunday, November 30th at 5:00pm ET. Shipping Donations Thanks to Arizona Council of the Blind ($250), Bay State Council of the Blind ($250), American Association of Blind Teachers ($150), ACB Families ($150), Library Users of America ($150), California Council of the Blind ($100), Council of Citizens with Low vision ($100), Deb Cook Lewis ($100), Donna Brown ($100), Illinois Council of the Blind

00:29:31

2025 Sneak-a-Peek Holiday Appetizer Auction Day Two

ACB Events ·

2025/11/18

2025 Sneak-a-Peek Appetizer Auction Day Two Opens Saturday, November 29 at 12:00 noon ET Closes Sunday, November 30 at 12:00 noon ET Opening Bids Included Sneak-a-Peek Appetizer Auction Rules and Information: • Contact Leslie Spoone at 407-678-0075 or 407-678-4163 or email lesliespoone@cfl.rr.com with your bid. Please provide your name, phone number, email, item number and bid amount. Bids must be in $5.00 increments. • Leslie will send out Appetizer Auction information communicating the high

00:29:35

2025 Sneak-a-Peek Holiday Appetizer Auction Day One

ACB Events ·

2025/11/18

2025 Sneak-a-Peek Appetizer Auction Day One Opens Friday, November 28 at 12:00 noon ET. Closes Saturday, November 29 at 12:00 noon ET Opening Bids Included Sneak-a-Peek Appetizer Auction Rules and Information: • Contact Leslie Spoone at 407-678-0075 or 407-678-4163 or email lesliespoone@cfl.rr.com with your bid. Please provide your name, phone number, email, item number and bid amount. Bids must be in $5.00 increments. • Leslie will send out Appetizer Auction information communicating the high

00:30:07

2025 ACB AD Awards Gala Pre-Show

ACB Events ·

2025/11/14

Carl Richardson and Kim Charlson, Co-Chairs of the Audio Description Project chat with Rick Morin about the 2025 Audio Description Awards Gala and the AD industry prior to the airing of the 2025 Audio Description Awards Gala on November 13, 2025.

01:07:54

2025 Audio Description Awards Gala, November 13, 2025

ACB Events ·

2025/11/14

2025 American Council of the Blind Audio Description GalaAudio Description Project November 13, 2025 Join us for the 2025 AD Awards Gala! We honor people and organizations that help make film, tv, and video games more accessible. And we'll announce the winners of the AD People's Choice Awards. Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

00:49:46

20251119 1130 ACBVA DBVI Public Hearing

ACB Events ·

2025/11/07

20251119 1130 ACBVA DBVI Public HearingDBVI Public Hearing A public forum for questions, comments, and shared concerns. Your voice matters! Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

00:35:51

20251119 1100 ACBVA DBVI Presentation

ACB Events ·

2025/11/07

20251119 1100 ACBVA DBVI Presentation DBVI Presentation Updates and insights from the Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired, presented by Kathy Malone, Deputy Commissioner for Services. Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

02:06:40

20251119 0900 ACBVA Annual Membership Business Meeting

ACB Events ·

2025/11/07

20251119 0900 ACBVA Annual Membership Business Meeting Annual Business Meeting All members are encouraged to attend. We’ll vote on bylaws, elect Board members, and hear from our officers and committees. Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

00:29:57

20251118 1900 ACBVA Banquet Keynote Address -...

ACB Events ·

2025/11/07

20251118 1900 ACBVA Banquet Keynote Address - Celebration, Debra Hill Debra Hill, motivational speaker, singer, and proud member of ACBVA shares her story, voice, and vision for resilience and empowerment. Learn more about her work and music at debrahillsings.com Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

00:54:29

20251118 1630 ACBVA Session 5,, Tech That Talks Back...

ACB Events ·

2025/11/07

20251118 1630 ACBVA Session 5,, Tech That Talks Back – Everyday Strategies for Navigating AI & Assistive Technology Session 5: Tech That Talks Back – Everyday Strategies for Navigating AI & Assistive Technology Facilitated by Jeremy Grandstaff and Stan Gowen Discover how today’s smart tools can boost independence and simplify daily life. Whether you’re tech-curious or already plugged in, this session will explore how assistive technology and AI—from voice assistants to apps and smart home

01:04:55

20251118 1515 ACBVA Session 4, Falls Prevention –...

ACB Events ·

2025/11/07

20251118 1515 ACBVA Session 4, Falls Prevention – Stand Tall, Stay Safe Session 4: Falls Prevention – Stand Tall, Stay Safe Larry Johnson, an ACB member from San Antonio, TX who has given workshops from 1 hour to 8 weeks on Falls Prevention, and Doug Powell, a 20+ year Tai Chi teacher, combine to give hints to improve your environment and exercises to improve your balance with special focus on people who are blind or have low vision. Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

00:01:32

20251118 1500 ACBVA Stop In The Nane of Love

ACB Events ·

2025/11/07

20251118 1500 ACBVA Stop In The Nane of Love

00:45:57

20251118 1400 ACBVA Session 3, Emergency Preparedness...

ACB Events ·

2025/11/07

20251118 1400 ACBVA Session 3, Emergency Preparedness – Plan, Prepare, Protect Session 3: Emergency Preparedness – Plan, Prepare, Protect Donna Clarke and --- from --- walk us through critical safety planning that’s both practical and empowering. (We will edit when we have more details.) Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

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