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ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumACB Braille Forum April 2025ACB Braille Forum Volume LXIII • April 2025 • No. 8 Table of Contents President’s Message: Let Your Voice Be Heard, by Deb Cook Lewis Advocacy in Action: Working Together, by Claire Stanley Registration for Dallas Is Just Around the Corner, by Janet Dickelman 2025 Candidate Submission Process Start Thinking About the Summer Auction, by Leslie Spoone February 10, 2025 Board of Directors Meeting Summary, by Katie Frederick Searching for a Boundless Education, by Cheryl Cumings The Heart of Equity and Inclusion, by Regina Marie Brink Navigating the Education System for the Blind in Texas, by Michael E. Garrett Education in the Public...2025-04-071h 22

Podcasts en español de la ACBPropuesta Resolución 2024-10 Búsquedas raciales, étnicas y culturales en NLSResolución 2024-10 Búsquedas raciales, étnicas y culturales en NLS Presentada por Cheryl Cumings en nombre del Comité de Asuntos Multiculturales del ACB Considerando que los usuarios de las bibliotecas públicas pueden buscar libros de autores de determinados orígenes raciales, étnicos y culturales que exploren temas y experiencias específicos de ellos en múltiples géneros; y Considerando que no hay una capacidad comparable para los usuarios del Servicio Nacional de Bibliotecas para Ciegos y Personas con Discapacidad de Impresión (NLS, por sus siglas en inglés) para buscar libro...2024-06-1502 min

ACB BusinessResolution 2024-10 - NLS Racial, Ethnic, and Cultural SearchesResolution 2024-10 - NLS Racial, Ethnic, and Cultural Searches Submitted by Cheryl Cumings on behalf of the ACB Multicultural Affairs Committee Whereas, public library patrons are able to search for books by authors of specific racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds that explore topics and experiences specific to them in multiple genres; and Whereas, there is no comparable ability for National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) patrons to search for books in this manner; and Whereas, the 2023 Report from the Education Trust and the 2020 Oakland University Study on...2024-06-1301 min

WBCA PodcastsCooking In The DarkOne of Dale Campbell's favorite holidays is Halloween! Join Dale and Cheryl Cumings for a simple and easy recipe of Ghost Cheese Pizza with white sauce! Ep.# 373 PSA Free! 2024-03-1546 min

Blind Minority LifeBlind Minority LifeJoin Cheryl Cumings as she speaks with Sara Freeman Smith, a former HR/Recruiting leader, author, speaker, Disability Advocate, wife, mother and community volunteer.2024-03-111h 03

Sunday Edition with Anthony CoronaSunday Edition for February 4, 2024 - A Post Board Meeting Listening SessionEpisode Notes Disclaimer; This will not be a forum to re-litigate decisions made but a safe space for listening For the last few weeks and culminating at the Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday Night ACB has been engaged in a few hard and emotional conversations. Sides have been taken, accusations thrown, and way, way to many feelings were bruised. Micro-aggressions both intended and accidental have become major parts of the conversations. I have invited the stake-holders of the affiliates and committees to participate as individuals and not wearing their leadership hats to hear...2024-02-054h 01

Blind Minority LifeBlind Minority Life Episode 19Join Cheryl as she speaks with Janea Miller, a female African-American entrepeneur who is blind.2023-10-091h 00

Sunday Edition with Anthony CoronaSunday Edition for October 1, 2023 - Religion and Disability Part 2Episode Notes Tim And Cheryl Cumings will continue their discussion about religion and disability with an expert panel, based on the book My Body Is Not a Prayer Request: Disability Justice in the Church by by Amy Kenny, available from NLS under the book number DB110776.2023-10-011h 55

Podcasts en español de la ACB20230706 0830 SPANISH General Session, July 6, 2023, ACB 2023 Conference and Convention 2023 American Council of the Blind 62nd Annual Conference and Convention Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center, Schaumburg, IL and, via Zoom and ACB Media SPANISH General Session, July 6, 2023, Schaumburg Ballroom Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance: JPMorgan Chase Leadership Fellows: Benjamin Wright, Henderson, KY; Malaina Vanderwal, Caledonia, MI; Terrie Terlau, Louisville, KY; Liz Bottner, Washington, DC; Cheryl Cumings, Seattle, WA ACB Sponsor Recognitions: Corporate and Individual Sponsors Sponsorship Presentation: Diamond Sponsor, JPMorgan Chase ACB Angels: Joan Hill, Klamath Falls, OR; Gardenia (Guide Dog), Gaithersburg, MD; Delbert Aman, Aberdeen, SD Affiliate Roll Call Resolutions and Bylaws (and if...2023-08-144h 17

ACB Conference and Convention20230706 0830 General Session, July 6, 2023, ACB 2023 Conference and Convention 2023 American Council of the Blind 62nd Annual Conference and Convention Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center, Schaumburg, IL and, via Zoom and ACB Media General Session, July 6, 2023, Schaumburg Ballroom Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance: JPMorgan Chase Leadership Fellows: Benjamin Wright, Henderson, KY; Malaina Vanderwal, Caledonia, MI; Terrie Terlau, Louisville, KY; Liz Bottner, Washington, DC; Cheryl Cumings, Seattle, WA ACB Sponsor Recognitions: Corporate and Individual Sponsors Sponsorship Presentation: Diamond Sponsor, JPMorgan Chase ACB Angels: Joan Hill, Klamath Falls, OR; Gardenia (Guide Dog), Gaithersburg, MD; Delbert Aman, Aberdeen, SD Affiliate Roll Call Resolutions and Bylaws (and if necessary...2023-08-144h 23

Podcasts en español de la ACB20230701 1900 SPANISH Opening General Session, July 1, 2023, ACB 2023 Conference and Convention2023 American Council of the Blind 62nd Annual Conference and Convention Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center, Schaumburg, IL and, via Zoom and ACB Media Opening General Session, July 1, 2023, Schaumburg Ballroom Call to Order, Moment of Reflection Pledge of Allegiance National Anthem: Sharon Howerton, Illinois Host Committee member, Chicago IL Welcome to Convention: Ray Campbell, President, Illinois Council of the Blind, Springfield, IL, and Rachel Schroeder, Immediate Past President, Illinois Council of the Blind, Springfield, IL ACB President's Report: Deb Cook Lewis Executive Director's Report: Interim Executive Director, Dan Spoone, Orlando, FL Life Member Presentations: Deb...2023-08-103h 12

ACB Conference and Convention20230701 1900 Opening General Session, July 1, 2023, ACB 2023 Conference and Convention2023 American Council of the Blind 62nd Annual Conference and Convention Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center, Schaumburg, IL and, via Zoom and ACB Media Opening General Session, July 1, 2023, Schaumburg Ballroom Call to Order, Moment of Reflection Pledge of Allegiance National Anthem: Sharon Howerton, Illinois Host Committee member, Chicago IL Welcome to Convention: Ray Campbell, President, Illinois Council of the Blind, Springfield, IL, and Rachel Schroeder, Immediate Past President, Illinois Council of the Blind, Springfield, IL ACB President's Report: Deb Cook Lewis Executive Director's Report: Interim Executive Director, Dan Spoone, Orlando, FL Life Member Presentations: Deb...2023-08-093h 13

Sunday Edition with Anthony CoronaSunday Edition for July 23, 2023 - Religion And DisabilityEpisode Notes This week Anthony, Brynn and the crew are all taking much needed breaks but your in good hands with Tim And Cheryl Cumings Tim And Cheryl Cumings will moderate a discussion about religion and disability with an expert panel: Michael Garrett, Mark ricart, Lynne Koral, and doug hansard. based on the book My body is not a prayer request: disability justice in the church, available from nls under the book number DB 110776 reading time: 6 hours, 50 minutes Author: Amy Kenny Annotation: "Much of the church has forgotten that we worship a disabled God whose wounds survived resurre...2023-07-231h 58

Sunday Edition with Anthony CoronaSunday Edition for July 16, 2023 - Allies of the Civil Rights MovementEpisode Notes This week Anthony, Brynn and the crew are all taking much needed breaks but you're in good hands with Debbie Grubb and her team. The series, Allies of the Civil Rights Movement, will debut on Sunday Edition. Cheryl and Tim Cumings, Pam Shaw, Kenneth Semien, Jeff Thom, Anthony Corona and I, Debbie Grubb, are pleased to bring this series to you. Our first guest, Ira Grupper, a civil rights activist from the state of New York, in the early 1960’s, took his place beside the valiant in Mississippi and Georgia in th...2023-07-161h 42 $Let\'s get to Work$ Let's get to WorkAdventures Abroad: an interview with Cheryl Cumings 2023-06-1132 min

Blind Minority LifeBlind Minority LifeLorna Desroses is a Haitian-American woman who is blind and is working for access and inclusion in the Catholic church.2023-06-071h 01

Sunday Edition with Anthony CoronaSunday Edition for April 30, 2023 - The Power of Words; Are we realizing our call for inclusion and do the words we use promote inclusion or hamper it?Episode Notes This week Anthony and crew welcome a panel of Sunday Edition regulars to tackle the subject and identify our strengths and weaknesses in this area. “Sight-lings” and “Blinkers” are terms I have heard too often in our community are they and other terms and opinions actually counter-productive to the goal of making the world at large more inclusive of our community. We will also examine the lexicon of language and how the words we use either reinforce our mission or create roadblocks Our Panelists include; Paul Edwards, Cheryl Cumings, Debbie Grubb, Kenneth Semien, Jane Toleno, Penny Read...2023-04-301h 53

Podcasts en español de la ACB20230305 ACB Presidents’ Meeting, Day Two - Spanish 20230305 ACB Presidents’ Meeting, Day Two Originally Broadcasted in English on ACB Media 6, and in Spanish on ACB Media 7 Connection Show #4 o Cindy Hollis, ACB Membership Services Director, Flat Rock, MI o Lucy Edmonds, Community Support Committee Chair, Lansing, MI Welcome Back for Day Two o Dan Spoone, ACB President, Orlando, FL o Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director, Alexandria, VA Introducing the New ACB Board Members Elected In 2021 And 2022 o Dan Spoone, ACB President, Orlando, FL o Meet Terry Pacheco - ACB Board of Director Elected In 2022, Alternate and Accessibility Format Specialist, Silver...2023-04-075h 40

Podcasts en español de la ACB20230304-1 Presidents’ Meeting - Day One - Spanish 20230304-1 Presidents’ Meeting - Day One Originally Broadcasted in English on ACB Media 6, and in Spanish on ACB Media 7 Connection Show #1 o Cindy Hollis, ACB Membership Services Director, Flat Rock, MI o Lucy Edmonds, Community Support Committee Chair, Lansing, MI Opening Remarks o Dan Spoone, ACB President, Orlando, FL o Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director, Alexandria, VA Introducing the New ACB Board Members Elected In 2021 And 2022 o Dan Spoone, ACB President, Orlando, FL o Meet Chris Bell ACB Board of Director and Retired Attorney, Pittsboro, NC Multicultural Affairs Committee Presen...2023-04-0600 min

ACB Events20230305-1 ACB Presidents’ Meeting, Day Two 20230305-1 ACB Presidents’ Meeting, Day Two Originally Broadcasted in English on ACB Media 6, and in Spanish on ACB Media 7 Connection Show #4 o Cindy Hollis, ACB Membership Services Director, Flat Rock, MI o Lucy Edmonds, Community Support Committee Chair, Lansing, MI Welcome Back for Day Two o Dan Spoone, ACB President, Orlando, FL o Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director, Alexandria, VA Introducing the New ACB Board Members Elected In 2021 And 2022 o Dan Spoone, ACB President, Orlando, FL o Meet Terry Pacheco - ACB Board of Director Elected In 2022, Alternate and Accessibility Format Special...2023-03-052h 01

ACB Events20230304-1 Presidents’ Meeting - Day One 20230304-1 Presidents’ Meeting - Day One Originally Broadcasted in English on ACB Media 6, and in Spanish on ACB Media 7 Connection Show #1 o Cindy Hollis, ACB Membership Services Director, Flat Rock, MI o Lucy Edmonds, Community Support Committee Chair, Lansing, MI Opening Remarks o Dan Spoone, ACB President, Orlando, FL o Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director, Alexandria, VA Introducing the New ACB Board Members Elected In 2021 And 2022 o Dan Spoone, ACB President, Orlando, FL o Meet Chris Bell ACB Board of Director and Retired Attorney, Pittsboro, NC Multicultural Affairs Committee Presen...2023-03-042h 10

Sunday Edition with Anthony CoronaSunday Edition for January 15, 2023 - Martin Luther King Jr.'s “But If Not” SermonEpisode Notes This week on Sunday Edition, we celebrate MLK Weekend and honor the transfiguring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr with our special guest host and friend of the show, Mark Richert, who will share a recording of one of Dr. King’s most stirring messages entitled, “But If Not,” a powerful call and challenge to all of us to discover and commit to a great cause. Captured just less than five months before his assassination, this moving sermon deeply convicts the listener today who, reflecting on the cutting short of Dr. King’s relatively young li...2023-01-151h 58

Sunday Edition with Anthony CoronaSunday Edition for November 27, 2022 - Giving ThanksEpisode Notes Give thanks, and celebrate the magic of the Holiday Season. We had a very successful show with fundraisers and event announcements that listeners clamored for more. Join us to hear and share what holiday surprises await us this season. Cheryl Cumings and Donna Brown join us to catch us up with where our Guides and Explorers are. Bring your questions for these dynamic Mentoring Team members.2022-11-271h 58

Speaking Out for the BlindSpeaking Out for the Blind Episode 309- ACB Mentoring ProgramThe American Council of the Blind has started its all-new ACB Mentoring Program. The mentoring program is designed to work to sustain ACB for a brighter future, prepare members for meaningful participation in the American Council of the Blind’s work, honor Resolution 2020-11, and help in developing a diverse group of interested members for future ACB leadership roles. Here to talk about the ACB Mentoring Program are the members of the ACB Mentoring Team: ACB Multicultural Affairs Committee Chair Cheryl Cumings, and also, Berl Colley Leadership Institute Training Committee Co-Chair Donna Brown, Durward K. McDaniel (DKM) Fund Committee Ch...2022-11-1225 min

Tuesday Topics20221108 - Tuesday Topics - How has the inclusion of a few blind people in ads changed things, and a look at the Mentoring, Access and Peer Support Program (MAPSP)What is the impact of advertising on people who are blind? How has the inclusion of a few blind people in ads changed things? How do people with some vision fare in ads. During this hour we will explore just how much we are viewed as consumers or objects of political correctness. During the second hour we will consider mentoring. One of the more exciting new projects unveiled during our convention this summer in Omaha Nebraska was the Mentoring, Access and Peer Support Program (MAPSP). This program created partnerships between "guides" and "explorers". In more traditional programs...2022-11-081h 59

VISAbilities20220722 - VISAbilities - the new ACB Mentoring Program - 1900.# Terry welcomes Kenneth Semien, Sr., Donna Brown, Donna Browning, and Cheryl Cumings for a discussion of the new ACB Mentoring Program. This is a great opportunity for those of us who have mentored a number oftoday’s leaders to share positive experiences and advice. This is a dynamic project that will need everyone’s input in order to be successful. Please join us for a livelydiscussion, and bring your thoughts and ideas.2022-07-2258 min

Blind Minority LifeBlind Minority Life Episode 17Join Cheryl Cumings as she speaks withAli Ali Rezaee, an Iranian-American, husband and father, retired civil engineer living with RP.2022-07-2146 min

ACB Events20220604-1 Florida Council of the Blind (FCB) 20220604-1 Florida Council of the Blind (FCB) 20220604-1 Opening Ceremonies Welcome to the 69th Annual Convention of the FLORIDA COUNCIL OF THE BLIND (FCB). We are FCB STRONG AND WE BELIEVE IN EMPOWERMENT!!! 69th Annual State Convention Opening Ceremony Empowerment, the path to power and progress: a necessary life journey that we each must take in our own unique way, stepping out in faith in the truth that we matter that leads us to the liberating assurance that sears into our very souls the absolute certainty that we matter and that we each have the ability to mak...2022-06-042h 59

ACB Events20220603-4 Florida Council of the Blind (FCB) 20220603-4 Florida Council of the Blind (FCB) 20220603-4 Legislative Seminar Welcome to the 69th Annual Convention of the FLORIDA COUNCIL OF THE BLIND (FCB). We are FCB STRONG AND WE BELIEVE IN EMPOWERMENT!!! FCB Annual Legislative Seminar Participants joined us for the 2022 FCB Legislative Seminar. Our keynote speaker was Charlie Crist, member of the Florida Congressional Delegation representing Congressional District 13, including the city of St. Petersburg, and former Governor of the State of Florida. The special guest speaker for this year’s event was Pam Shaw, Certified Life Coach and Joy Restoration Specialist Cheryl Cumings, Chair, ACB Multic...2022-06-032h 40

ACB Events20220501 Bay State Council of the Blind 20220501 Bay State Council of the Blind 20220501 Morning Session Overview of Recent Perkins Library Activities - Kim Charlson Exercise: You Thought it Was Boring? Look Again! o Leslie Spoon o Jeanette Kutash Chapter Reports o Boston, Frank Ventura o Central Mass, Sharon Strzalkowski o Charles River, David Morrison o South Shore, Chris Devin o GDUM, Carl Richardson o Students, Nick Claudio Committee Reports o Advocacy, Jennifer Harnish o Membership, Cheryl Cumings o Publications, Sharon Strzalkowski o Social, Rosemary Miller o Fundraising, Brian Charlson o Transportation, David Kingsbury Closing Remarks...2022-05-022h 12

Blind Minority LifeBlind Minority Life Episode16Join Cheryl Cumings as she speaks with Terry Richardson, an African-American veteran, minister, and parent.2022-04-2133 min

ACB Events20220312 01 DC Leadership / Presidents Meeting March 12, 2022, Part 1 of 32022 Presidents’ Meeting Agenda Presidents’ Meeting, Day One Saturday, March 12, 2022 Originally Aired March 12, 2022, on ACB Media 6 Opening Remarks - Dan Spoone, ACB President, Orlando, FL Introducing the ACB Advisory Board - Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director, Alexandria, VA Meet Bill Reeder: ACB Advisory Board Member and Professor, George Mason University, Ellicott City, MD Expanding the Monthly Monetary Support (MMS) Program: Jean Mann, Monthly Monetary Support Committee Chair, Albany, NY and Tony Stephens, ACB Development Director, Baltimore, MD Launching ACB’s Mentoring Program How can ACB and our affiliates develop outreach to potential leaders and members from different backgr...2022-04-0800 min

ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumACB E Forum for April 2022 The ACB E-Forum Volume LX April 2022 No. 10 Table of Contents President’s Message: Dad, Thank You for the Legacy, by Dan Spoone Convention Sneak Preview, by Janet Dickelman Calling All Candidates, by Katie Frederick The ACB Constitution and Bylaws Committee Wants to Hear from You The Strength of My Grandmother’s Culture, by Cheryl Cumings A Mother’s Story, by Regina Brink Armenian Connections, by Mary Haroyan Finding Our Way, by Susan Kitazawa Growing Up in Los Angeles with a Political Mother, by Pamela Hill Metz Hispanic Culture for the Gringo Eye, by Gabriel Lopez...2022-04-011h 24

ACB Community20220203 Town Hall – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility ACB members were invited to share their experiences and ideas on actions ACB and MCAC should take to implement diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within ACB. Listeners joined Dan Spoone, ACB President and Cheryl Cumings, MCAC Chair to voice their thoughts about this important issue. Sponsored by Multicultural Affairs Committee 2022-02-281h 35

ACB Community20220221 Celebrating Black History – Honoring Jason Broughton, Newly Appointed NLS Director Listeners joined Judy wilkinson, President of Library Users of America and Cheryl Cumings, Chair of the Multicultural Affairs Committee in a discussion with Mr. Jason Broughton, the first African-American to serve as NLS Director. This was an informal conversation with Mr. Broughton. To submit your question or concern, send them to jwilkins@panix.com. Judy will forward them to Mr. Broughton. Sponsored by library Users of America and Multi-Cultural Affairs Committee 2022-02-281h 24

ACB Advocacy UpdateACB Celebrates Black History MonthOn this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Clark and Swatha celebrate Black History Month with Cheryl Cumings (Multicultural Affairs Committee Chair) and Reverend Ray Raysor (DCCB President). They discuss the meaning of the month, advocacy issues important to blind and visually impaired people of color, and opportunities within ACB to support and foster membership and leadership among members of color in ACB.2022-02-2443 min

ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumACB E Forum for February 2022 Table of Contents President’s Message: It’s All about People and Relationships, by Dan Spoone In-Person Plus Virtual Equals Hybrid, by Janet Dickelman Get on the Fast Track to Advanced Leadership! Apply to Become a 2022 ACB/JPMorgan Chase Leadership Fellow, by Kenneth Semien Sr. In Memoriam: Bernice Mae Kandarian, December 5, 1946-October 2, 2021, by Roger Petersen Readers’ Memories of Bernice Kandarian Passings The Importance of Touch The Perkins Brailler Turns Seventy, by Judi Cannon Have We Had It Wrong All These Years?, by Judy Dixon Access to the Visual World: The New Dependence?, by Daveed Mandell What Color...2022-02-031h 24

Blind Minority LifeBlind Minority Life Episode 15Join Cheryl Cumings as she speaks with Joe Green, African-American dj, radio station owner, sports medalist, and advocate.2022-01-2239 min

ACB Advocacy UpdateNew Year, New Goals – DEI EditionEpisode Description On this week’s episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, ACB Advocacy & Outreach Specialist Swatha Nandhakumar continues the New Year mini-series with Blind LGBT Pride International (BPI) President Gabriel Lopez Kafati and ACB Multicultural Affairs Committee (MCAC) Chair Cheryl Cumings. They discuss plans BPI and MCAC have for the year ahead as well as goals both organizations have for making ACB a more welcoming and inclusive place for people who are blind and have low vision. To find out more about and get involved with MCAC, visit the Multicultural Affairs Committee webpage. To find out more...2022-01-1444 min

Council ConnectionCouncil Connection - January, 2022Nick Corbett and Cheryl Cumings talk about BSCB dues and membership, DeAnn Elliott reviews Advocacy Committee accomplishments in 2021, Lori Siedman, Leslie Diaz, and Leslie Templeton discuss My Ombudsman, a program which helps Massachusetts residents resolve issues with their health care providers, and blind handyman Eric Colomb offers tips and techniques for working on projects around the house.2022-01-0757 min

Blind Minority LifeBlind Minority Life Episode 14Join Cheryl Cumings as she speaks with Joyce Oshita, mom, wife, assistive technology professional, Japanese-American, founder of a support group for blind and low vision people.2021-11-0347 min

Council ConnectionCouncil Connection - October, 2021Mary Haroyan previews the 2021 BSCB Fall Conference, Cheryl Cumings shares her thoughts on ACB's Board of Publications and accessible voting in Massachusetts, and Marty Schultz tells us about "Blindfold Games."2021-10-0857 min

Blind Minority LifeBlind Minority Life Episode 13Join Cheryl Cumings as she speaks with Rafael Toro, a Puerto Rican humans services professional who is blind and living es in Massachusetts.2021-09-0755 min

RNIB ConversationsOur Space Our PlaceWe're heading across the pond today to hear about a Boston-based non-profit, whose work is all about empowering young people with sight loss. Titled Our Space Our Place, the aim of this non-profit is to Prepare blind youth for their future by building their self-confidence, and social and independent living skills. RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew spoke with the founder of the group Cheryl Cumings, to hear a little bit more about the organisation and how it was created. For more information visit: Welcome to Our Space Our Place | Boston area programs for blind youth Image shows Ou...2021-07-0807 min

Blind Minority LifeBlind Minority Life Episode 12Join Cheryl Cumings as she speaks with Ancil Torres, a Caribbean-American computer information systems specialist who started a nonprofit organisation for the blind.2021-07-0145 min

Blind Minority LifeBlind Minority Life Episode 11Join Cheryl Cumings as she speaks with Regina Brink, a fourth generatian Mexican-American, advocate, mom, wife and ``actress.2021-06-011h 05

Blind Minority LifeBlind Minority Life Episode 10Join Cheryl Cumings as she speaks with Donna Pomerantz, a Latina leader in the blindness community and the California lions.2021-04-0958 min

ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumACB E Forum for April 2021Episode Notes Table of Contents President’s Message: Join Our International Journey toward Diversity and Inclusion, by Dan Spoone ACB’s New Members Portal Announcing the 2021 Talking Book Narrator, by Janet Dickelman Audio Description Project Calls for Nominations for the 13th Annual ADP Awards, by Joel Snyder 421 for ’21, by Jean Mann In Memoriam: Charles Edwin “Doc” Bradley Jr., June 15, 1943-January 19, 2021 A Place at the Table, by Cachet Wells What Color Is the Dream?, by Sandra Sermons Heart of a Legacy, by Michael and Peggy Garrett What Is IDC?, by Pamela Metz and Regina Brink People of Color, by C...2021-03-311h 26

Blind Minority LifeBlind Minority Life Episode 9Join Cheryl Cumings as she speaks with Louise Beach, an African-American Bostonian, mom, wife, and advocate.2021-03-0551 min

Pride ConnectionPride Connection Presents: Celebrating Black History MonthEpisode Notes Black History Month: where do we go from here? Join Will Burley and Cheryl Cumings as they talk about the background of Black History Month, and share their perspective of the importance of black History Month, current psycho-social impact of racism on the lives of Black Americans, and the future.2021-02-241h 02

Blind Minority LifeBlind Minority Life Episode 8Join Cheryl as she speaks with Cindy Garcia Guilliams, a blind Hispanic-American woman who lives life to the fullest.2021-01-041h 02

Blind Minority LifeBlind Minority Life Episode 7Susan Kitazawa, who became blind later in life, shares her story.2021-01-0346 min

Council ConnectionCouncil Connection - December, 2020Mary Haroyan talks about electronic voting, Cheryl Cumings discusses the BSCB 2020 accessible voting survey, and Brian Charlson dons his chef's hat and apron while he shares creative cooking ideas for the holidays.2020-12-0457 min

Blind Minority LifeBlind Minority Episode 7Susan Kitazawa, who became blind later in life, shares her story.2020-12-0346 min

Sunday Edition with Anthony CoronaSunday Edition for Nov 8, 2020 - Couples of the MonthEpisode Notes Sunday Edition: Couples…. Tim and Cheryl Cumings, Jeff and Carrie Bishop And in a SUNDAY EDITION EXCLUSIVE Janet Dickelman introduces us to the man who graciously shares her with ACB! A few of you have reached out to me for a link to last weeks Sunday Edition. With all the election drama and fatigue it is very understandable that many missed a show I am so PROUD of. Janet and Terry are so much fun and being able to get to know them as a couple was such a treat. Jeff an...2020-11-131h 58

Blind Minority LifeBlind Minority Life Episode 6Join Cheryl as she interviews Gabriel Lopez Kafati, President of Blind Pride International.2020-11-0140 min

Pride ConnectionPride Connection Presents: Crisis Quality of Care GuidelinesEpisode Notes Our exceptional ally and affiliate member Cheryl Cumings interviews Brandie Sendziak, supervising attorney at the Independent Living Resource Center of San Francisco. As the Covid 19 pandemic continues to adversely affect all facets of our society, the discussion revolves around "standard of care" guidelines for hospitals and other medical facilities. Early on in the pandemic, much fear surrounded the possibility that those with disabilities, seniors and those with underlying health conditions would be de-prioritized for life saving treatment if capacity levels grew scarce in hospitals. Standard of care guidelines were created in California and other states...2020-10-2857 min

Sunday Edition with Anthony CoronaSunday Edition - All about VotingEpisode Notes Sunday Edition; A round-table conversation on Voting and where our community stands in regards to accessible voting Disclaimer I want to bring a comprehensive and informative conversation to listeners around the state of accessible voting and review certain legalities and victories. I assembled a few very knowledgeable folks with lots of voting advocacy experience for this round-table. Unfortunately due to some personal circumstances I could not avoid I will be unable to host the show this Sunday. Fret none my friends and listeners for, like the old adage claims: The Show...2020-09-231h 59

Blind Minority LifeBlind Minority Life Episode 5Join Cheryl Cumings as she interviews Will Burley, disability employment advocate and lgbt rights activist.2020-09-2134 min

Tuesday TopicsTuesday Topics with Paul Edwards: Black Blind Lives MatterThis week on Tuesday Topics we explore a question that demands attention. Do black blind lives matter enough? We know there is less likelihood that black blind people will be working and we know that blind black women fare even worse than their male counterparts. We think that ACB has fewer black members than we should but we currently have no way of knowing how many black members we have. Peggy Garrett and Cheryl Cumings from the Multicultural Affairs Committee will be my guests on the next Tuesday Topics and we will explore both what we believe and what we...2020-09-1458 min

ACB EventsCommunity Call - Vote - Take Charge of Your Future - August 10, 2020Join Cheryl Cumings and presenters: Claire Stanley ACB Advocacy Specialist, Kim Charlson Recent Past President of ACB and Maggie Hart from the Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs for this timely presentation. They will be covering: how to register to vote, how to check your registration status, and making a plan to vote. They will provide an update on accessible voting and ideas for state advocacy for accessible voting.2020-08-181h 19

Council ConnectionCouncil Connection - June, 2020Voting by Mail - DeAnn Elliott and Cheryl Cumings, Mobility challenges in a time of pandemic - Meg Robertson "Father's Day in the Oven" - Nick Corbett 2020-06-0557 min

Blind Minority LifeBlind Minority Life Episode 4Join Cheryl Cumings as she interviews Sandra Sermons, contract specialist and activist 2020-05-0158 min

Blind Minority LifeBlind Minority Life Episode 3Join Cheryl as she interviews Cassandra Xavier, access technology trainer, deaf/blind advocate, and host of the Caspher Podcast..2020-04-1723 min

Blind Minority LifeBlind Minority Life Episode 2Join Cheryl as she interviews Pam Hill, mother and selfadvocate.2020-04-1733 min

Blind Minority LifeBlind Minority Life Episode 1Join Cheryl Cumings as she interviews Lynnette Tatum, access technology trainer and host of the Techlynne Talks podcast.2020-04-1731 min