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Vessel & VoiceEp 11 - Understanding and Caring for Your Physical and Non-Physical VesselIn Episode 11 discusses the importance of caring for both our physical and non-physical vessels. *TW Chronic illness and medical trauma.* Kim explains the concept of the physical body as a vessel for the soul and its energy, and introduces Monty's insights on achieving a balance between the two. The episode also touches on Kim's personal experiences with chronic illness caused by an adverse reaction to an antibiotic, emphasizing the significance of healthy habits and mindful living. Monty provides practical advice on maintaining this balance and understanding how physical and non-physical energies interact. Kim additionally shares techniques such as muscle...2025-05-0836 minVessel & VoiceEp 10 - Physical vs Non-Physical Energy for ManifestationIn episode 10 of Vessel and Voice, host Kim Charlson dives into the distinctions between physical and non-physical energy and how each can be utilized to achieve life goals with greater ease and flow. Inspired by a question from the Awakened Authenticity community, Kim and Monty explore why some desires manifest in physical reality while others do not. Through channeling, Monty provides insights into the nature of these two types of energy, their limitations, and how focusing on non-physical energy can lead to more effective and effortless results. Kim shares her personal experience contrasting her marketing agency journey with the...2025-05-0123 minVessel & VoiceEp 9 - Soul Timelines & Past Lives & ReincarnationIn this episode of the Vessel and Voice Podcast, host Kim Charlson delves into the topic of soul timelines versus human timelines, with a focus on how reincarnation works. This episode originated from a client channeling session that prompted questions about the nature of reincarnation. Kim shares her experiences and insights, particularly the confusion she felt when discovering that her next life, according to her soul's evolution, has already happened in the past based on human chronology. Through channeling, Monty elaborates on the differences between soul and human timelines, explaining how souls reincarnate in various chronological orders to experience...2025-04-2421 minVessel & VoiceEp 8 - Why You Feel Stuck: Understanding Timelines & Trusting the ProcessIn this episode of the Vessel & Voice Podcast, host Kim Charlson discusses the common experience of being frustrated with one's current stage in life and the desire to move forward. Kim shares her personal journey and highlights important channeled insights from Monty about timelines, the soul's perspective, and the fear of death. The episode delves into understanding the difference between human and soul timelines, the importance of energy alignment, and the role of free will and universal timing. Listeners are encouraged to focus on enjoying the process rather than merely the results and maintaining patience while working towards their...2025-04-1717 min
Opening The Door136. Semi-Conscious Trance Voice Channeling with Kim CharlsonToday listen in as I chat with Kim Charlson, who works as a semi-conscious trance voice channel with her guide Monty. We also hear from her guide, Monty in this episode too!Kim Charlson is a semi-conscious trance voice channel and works closely with her spirit guide, Monty, to help others connect with higher vibrational perspectives and get actionable insights from the non-physical world. Together they bring grounded clarity, alignment, and ease into the lives of their clients through channeling sessions, their online community, the Vessel & Voice podcast, and teach others how to channel in their courses...2025-04-161h 06Vessel & VoiceEp 7 - Money as Pure EnergyIn this week's episode of the Vessel and Voice Podcast, host Kim Charlson explores the complex topic of money from both ethical and spiritual perspectives. Kim discusses the systemic issues of capitalism, the moral implications of wealth, and the limitations of traditional spiritual teachings like the law of attraction. With channeled input from Monty, the episode delves into the concept of money as pure energy, highlighting the importance of intention and energetic capacity in financial matters. Listeners are encouraged to rethink their relationship with money, understanding it as a form of energy to be managed with purpose and integrity.2025-04-1023 minVessel & VoiceEp 6 - The Energy Behind Healthy RelationshipsIn this episode of the Vessel & Voice Podcast, host Kim Charlson delves into the keys to building and maintaining healthy relationships through the lens of energetic ties. Kim shares personal insights and struggles with feeling burdensome in relationships, emphasizing the importance of mutual give-and-take. Kim channels spirit guide Monty and they provide a spiritual perspective on how relationships are formed through energetic connections and why intention matters in maintaining balanced interactions. The discussion covers various types of relationships, including romantic, friendship, and even brief encounters, highlighting the importance of setting intentions for giving and receiving energy. The episode concludes wi...2025-04-0330 minVessel & VoiceEp 5 - Getting Confirmation from Your Spirit GuidesIn episode five of the Vessel and Voice podcast, host Kim Charlson dives into the concept of getting confirmation from spirit guides. She breaks down what confirmation is, how to ask for it, and the steps you need to follow to get clear, specific guidance. Kim shares personal tips and highlights the importance of framing your requests as statements. The episode also features Monty, a spirit guide, who explains why you might not always get a confirmation and encourages taking ownership of your decisions. Kim wraps up by urging listeners to try asking their spirit guides for confirmation and m...2025-03-2721 minVessel & VoiceEp 4 - How Channeling Works on Both SidesIn episode four of 'Vessel and Voice,' host Kim Charlson explores what is channeling from both human and spirit perspectives. Kim explains what channeling is and its various forms, including external channeling and trance channeling, detailing the process and energetic practices for each as well as how channeling works. Monty, the co-host spirit guide, provides insights from the spirit realm, discussing the collaborative nature of channeling and its mutual benefits.
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...2025-03-2038 minVessel & VoiceEp 3 - Find Your Life Path Through IntentionIn this episode, host Kim Charlson of the Vessel and Voice podcast explores the profound impact of intention on one's life path, sharing insights from Monty. The discussion emphasizes how setting a clear intention can guide your choices and ultimately shape your experiences. Monty's channeling highlights the importance of aligning intentions with one's true soul energy to achieve authentic fulfillment. Kim adds a human perspective, reflecting on her own journey and the challenges of understanding and living according to one's true intentions. The episode encourages listeners to look inward and align their intentions with their genuine energy to live...2025-03-1329 minVessel & VoiceEp 2 - Connecting with Spirit GuidesKim Charlson dives into the topic of spirit guides. She explains what spirit guides are, addresses common misconceptions, and provides practical advice on how to begin working with them. The episode also features channeled insights from Monty, a spirit guide, who discusses the role and priorities of spirit guides. Listeners will learn about the supportive and insightful nature of spirit guides, as well as the subtle ways they communicate with us. The episode offers a free meditation to help listeners connect with their own spirit guides and concludes with a preview of the next episode, which will focus on...2025-03-0643 minVessel & VoiceEp 1 - My Channeling Journey & Meeting MontyIn the first episode, Kim Charlson, a spirit guide channeler, introduces herself and her spirit guide Monty, sharing their excitement to begin this podcast. Kim talks about her unique journey to becoming a channeler, the self-doubt she faced, and how channeling changed her life. She explains what channeling is, particularly semi-conscious trance voice channeling. Kim shares her experiences learning about channeling and working with spirit guides. The episode features Monty's welcome message, offering tips on energy alignment and encouraging listeners to ask questions. Viewers are invited to participate and tune in for future episodes that will include more insights...2025-02-2635 min
ACB Events20241123 BSCB 2024 Fall ConferenceBay State Council of the Blind
Fall Conference Agenda, November 23, 2024
Welcoming Remarks
Ed Bosso, President of Educational Programs and Superintendent, Perkins School for the Blind
President’s Report
David Kingsbury, BSCB President
Democracy Live Accessible In-Person Voting Technology
Brian Finney, CEO
Juliet Harvey-Bolia, Technician
Short demo in plenary session, small groups of interested attendees will go to a breakout room on the second floor (elevator to the left of the parking lot door) for hands-on demos during the rest of the day
In person and virtual participant introductions
Let us know wh...2024-11-264h 52
Mindful MasteryUnlocking the Mysteries of Tarot and Astrology: Insights with Kim CharlsonIn this episode of Mindful Mastery, Vanessa Ooms and guest Kim Charlson delve into the powerful imagery and symbolism of the Rider Waite Tarot deck and explore the intersection of tarot and astrology. They discuss how the lunar nodes in your birth chart can affect you both personally and professionally, and offer insights into channeling and connecting with spirit guides. The conversation covers the Deccan system, the significance of different houses in astrology, and the importance of blending energies from the South and North Nodes. Tune in for a deep dive into the esoteric world and discover practical advice...2024-11-031h 32ACB Events20240518 2024 Bay State Council of the Blind Spring ConventionBay State Council of the Blind
2024 Spring Conference and Convention Agenda
Grousbeck Center, Perkins School for the Blind, Watertown, MA
Morning Session
Welcome From Our Host, Perkins School for the Blind
Opening Remarks
David Kingsbury, President, BSCB
Overview of Massachusetts Commission for the Blind Activities
John Oliveira , Commissioner, MCB
Participant Introductions
State Government Initiatives to Improve Accessibility
Ashley Bloom, Chief Information Technology Accessibility Officer, Executive Office of Technology Services and Security
Updates from Two of Our Committees
Ambassador Program: Pam Loch, Membership Committee chair
Healthcare Resources web...2024-05-215h 53
Outlook on Radio WesternOutlook 2024-03-18 - Audio Description Specialist Certification With Kim Charlson & Lolly LijewskiCAUDES stands for Certified Audio Description Specialist.
This week on Outlook we’re speaking with Lolly Lijewski and Kim Charlson about recently released draft certification guidelines and criteria open for public comments until March 31st. Kim is Chair of the Academy for Certification of Visual Rehabilitation & Education Professionals/Subject Matter Experts Committee and Lolly and co-host Kerry met originally when taking some AD training and have since gone on to form a group of blind and sighted members who practice the art of crafting audio description together because we believe the collective collaborative team makes for a more authentic and re...2024-03-2056 min
VISAbilities20231027 - VISAbilities Kim Charlson and Carl Richardson speak about the ADP Gala.The Audio Description Gala is coming up fast on November 14. Join me as I welcome Kim Charlson with last-minute updates on this annual event. Audio Description
has been near and dear to Kim’s heart for many years, and the Gala was her brain child. No one knows more about the Gala than Kim
Find out more at https://acb-visabilities.pinecast.co2023-10-2758 min
Tuesday Topics20231017 - Tuesday Topics - The Audio Description Project.Tuesday Topics invites folks from our Audio Description Project to tell us about what is happening with ADP and our upcoming festivities! We will be live on ACB Media One and there is information below on joining us via Zoom or from Clubhouse.
We will once more have the privilege of welcoming back the co-chairs of our Audio Description Project Carl Richardson and Kim Charlson. In the past they have been able to tell us lots about what is going on with audio description now. They will of course be primarily interested in being sure we know...2023-10-181h 59ACB Events20230520-2 Bay State Council of the Blind-2023 Spring Conference and Convention
20230520-2 Bay State Council of the Blind-2023 Spring Conference and Convention
20230520-2 Afternoon Session
Announcement of Election Results
o David Kingsbury
o Short comments by newly elected directors
Debate and Adoption of Proposed Resolutions
o Brian Charlson
Role of the ACB Board Liaison
o Rachel Schroeder
Announcement of BSCB Awards
o Kim Charlson
Telehealth Experiences
o Clark Rachfal
o Jeanette Kutash
Overview of Recent Perkins Library Activities
o Kim Charlson
Bringing Alt Text to a Whole New level: The NASA Webb Telescope
o...2023-05-203h 32ACB Events20230520-1 Bay State Council of the Blind-2023 Spring Conference and Convention
20230520-1 Morning Session
Welcome and BSCB President’s Update
o David Kingsbury
Overview of Massachusetts Commission for the Blind Activities
o John Oliveira , Acting Commissioner, MCB
Advocacy Update
o Nona Haroyan
o Kim Charlson
o Jim Badger
o Myra Ross
o David Kingsbury
First Reading of Proposed BSCB Resolutions
o Brian Charlson
Election of BSCB Directors
o Brian Charlson (to explain voting procedures)
o Cindy Wentz (to announce slate of nominees recommended by the Nominations Committee)
o David Kingsbury (to chair elections
Find out more at...2023-05-202h 39
Braillecast ExtraFestive Fun: More Christmas Pictures with a Perkins BraillerIn our last Masterclass before the Christmas break, we’re delighted that Kim Charlson, Executive Director of the Perkins Library (part of Perkins School for the Blind), was able to join us again. Kim is author of the book “Drawing with your Perkins Brailler”, which includes step-by-step directions for creating 36 different drawings including shapes, animals ... Read more2022-12-2555 minBraillecastFestive Fun: More Christmas Pictures with a Perkins BraillerIn our last Masterclass before the Christmas break, we’re delighted that Kim Charlson, Executive Director of the Perkins Library (part of Perkins School for the Blind), was able to join us again. Kim is author of the book “Drawing with your Perkins Brailler”, which includes step-by-step directions for creating 36 different drawings including shapes, animals and subjects with holiday and transportation themes.
In this session, she used Christmas-themed drawings to explain the concepts behind using braille cells to create pictures. Bring a Perkins and some paper and follow along and, by the end of the session, you will h...2022-12-2555 min
Freedom Scientific FSCastKim Charlson & Thomas Reid discuss the 2022 Audio Description AwardsOn FSCast 223, it’s the Second Annual Audio Description Awards put on by the American Council of the Blind. We’ll hear about some of the winners and talk about all things audio description with Kim Charlson, co-chair of the ACB Audio Description Project, and Thomas Reid, audio description narrator and host of the Gala two years running. Transcript available at blog.FreedomScientific.com/FSCast.2022-11-3050 min
Sunday Edition with Anthony CoronaSunday Edition for September 4, 2022 - Kim Charlson and Annie ChiappettaEpisode Notes
Anthony speaks with Kim Charlson about the distinguished achievement award she recently received from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Artts for Excellence in Accessibility Leadership. Kim is ACB’s immediate past president and works tirelessly to advocate for people who are blind. Annie Chiappetta will talk about her book, Hope for the Tarnished. When not writing, Annie enjoys promoting disability awareness.2022-09-041h 59
Humans In TechAdvocacy for Accessibility TechnologyWe are joined by a passionate advocate for equity of access to information, Kim Charlson, the first female president of the American Council of the Blind and the executive director of the Perkins Library, a division of the international NGO Perkins School for the Blind. Kim, who is completely blind herself, is shifting the paradigm, proving that people with disabilities can lead the accessibility charge, specifically in the medical technology space.2022-07-2100 minACB 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 12ACB Events20220430 Bay State Council of the Blind
20220430 Afternoon Session
Announcement of Election Results - David Kingsbury
Short comments by newly elected officers
Debate and Adoption of Proposed Constitutional Amendments - Chris Devin
Debate and Adoption of Proposed Resolutions - Brian Charlson
Announcement of BSCB Awards - Kim Charlson
Accessible Voting with Democracy Live
o Brian Finney, CEO/ Founder
o Charlie Kinnune, Director of Education and Outreach
o Melissa Carney, Educational Outreach Consultant,
Convention Speaker - Deb Cooke Lewis, ACB First Vice President
Always keep Your Proof of Vaccination Status Easily Accessible
o Jeanette Kutash
o John Smith
2022-05-012h 58ACB Events20220430 Bay State Council of the Blind
20220430 Bay State Council of the Blind
20220430 Morning Session
Welcome and Conference Logistics - David Kingsbury
BSCB President’s Update - David Kingsbury
Participant Introductions
Overview of Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) Activities - David D’Arcangelo, MCB Commissioner
BSCB Participation in Rehabilitation Council and Statutory Advisory Board
o Jennifer Harnish
o DeAnn Elliott, Rehabilitation Council chairperson
o Kim Charlson, Statutory Advisory Board member
o David Kingsbury
First Reading of Proposed BSCB Constitutional Amendments - Chris Devin
First Reading of Proposed BSCB Resolutions - Brian Charlson
Election of BSCB Officers
o Nona Haro...2022-05-012h 09ACB Events20220401 01 ACB Board of Directors Meeting April 1, 2022
2022 ACB Telephonic
Board of Directors Meeting
Friday, April 1, 2022
Call to Order: Dan Spoone, ACB President
Roll Call and Introduction of Staff and Guests: Denise Colley, Secretary
Review and Approval of Agenda: Dan Spoone, ACB President
Review and Approval of Minutes: March 11, 2022 (D.C. Leadership Conference): Denise Colley, Secretary
Mission Moment: Dan Spoone and Eric Bridges
ACB Making A Difference: ACB Leaders participate in NIH Listening Session on accessibility of COVID19 home testing kits: ACB was the “Chief Influencer” at the NIH Listening Session on Thursday, March 24 with representation from Clark Rachfal, Advocacy Director; Jeff Thom, AAVL...2022-04-073h 30BraillecastDrawing Pictures With Your PerkinsWe were delighted to be joined by Kim Charlson, Executive Director of the Perkins Library (part of Perkins School for the Blind). Kim is author of the book “Drawing with your Perkins Brailler”, which includes step-by-step directions for creating 36 different drawings including shapes, animals and subjects with holiday and transportation themes.
In this session, she used a drawing of a Christmas tree to explain the concepts behind using braille cells to create pictures. Bring a Perkins and some paper and follow along and, by the end of the session, you will have your very own frilly Christmas tree...2021-12-2156 minBraillecast ExtraDrawing Pictures With Your PerkinsWe were delighted to be joined by Kim Charlson, Executive Director of the Perkins Library (part of Perkins School for the Blind). Kim is author of the book “Drawing with your Perkins Brailler”, which includes step-by-step directions for creating 36 different drawings including shapes, animals and subjects with holiday and transportation themes. In this session, ... Read more2021-12-2156 min
ACB Advocacy UpdateInternational AdvocacyEpisode Description
On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, ACB's Advocacy & Outreach Specialist Swatha speaks to Kim Charlson, President of the World Blind Union (WBU) North American and Caribbean Region, Meryl Shecter, ACB’s International Relations Committee Vice Chair, and Sandra Sermons, International Relations Committee member, about advocacy on behalf of the global blind community. If you’d like to get involved with or learn more about WBU, email Kim at kcharlson@acb.org. To learn more about the International Relations Committee, including their item donation program, visit: https://tinyurl.com/ACB-IRC.2021-12-1058 minACB EventsACB's Inaugural Audio Description Awards Gala, November 18, 2021Event Program
November 18, 2021 — 7:30 p.m. ET
About the Event
The inaugural AD Awards Gala celebrates and expands audio description in media. This is a core tenet of the Audio Description Project (ADP), a program of ACB. Proceeds from this event support the ADP, which works each day to further audio description across a wide range of visual media. We are deeply grateful for the enormous level of support that made this inaugural event a success. For information on this year’s gala and upcoming events, visit www.AdAwardsGala.org.
Special Thanks To Ou...2021-11-191h 06
ACB Focus: Audio Description20210720 - Podcasts featuring audio description
~~Podcasts Related to Audio Description:
Attendees met the hosts of five podcasts featuring audio description, and learn how each got started, what they cover, and their plans for the future.
Moderator: Kim Charlson, Co-Chair, Audio Description Project, Watertown, MA
Podcasts include:
1. Picture This: A Podcast on All Aspects of Audio Description Co-Hosts: Brian Charlson, Watertown, MA; Carl Richardson, Brighton, MA
Picturethis. audiodescription@gmail.com
Reid My Mind Podcast Host: Thomas Reid
reidmymindradio@gmail.com
Social Audio Description Podcast Co-Hosts: Kensuke Nakamura and Caitlin Walsh
kensukevic@gmail.com
Talk Description t...2021-08-171h 09
CCLVI: Let's Talk Low Vision2021 Ep 5, Let’s Talk Low Vision, National Library Service- Kim CharlsonShow Notes Episode 5, National Library Service- Kim Charlson
Jessie Wolinsky interviews Kim Charlson from the National Library Service to explore publications available in a variety of accessible formats -.Braille, audio, and BARD.
Let’s Talk Low Vision
This podcast is a monthly series, recorded on Zoom and distributed in many formats. It is a vibrant discussion featuring Dr. Bill Takeshita as the host and Jessie Wolinsky as co-host. The shows include guest speakers, resources and special topics related to adjusting to low vision.
Website - https://cclvi.info/events/ltlv/
Ge...2021-05-071h 03ACB EventsACB Board of Directors Meeting, April 29, 2021
• Call to Order: Dan Spoone, President
• Roll Call and Introduction of Guests: Katie Frederick Substituting for Denise Colley, Secretary
• Review and Approval of Agenda: Dan Spoone, President
• Review and Approval of Minutes: February 20 (DC Leadership) Katie Frederick
• Mission Moment: Dan Spoone and Eric Bridges
• Advocacy Steering Committee Support for DC Legislative Seminar: Wonderful collaboration and participation from the team of Clark, Jeff, Mark, Sheila, Debbie, Jeff, Becky, Gabe, Doug, Jim, Kim and Pat
• President’s Report: Dan Spoone
• WBU Update: Kim Charlson
• Voting Task Force Committee Engages Members: Pat Sheehan
• Board member donations for convention auction
• Ad Hoc Committee to Evaluat...2021-05-033h 21ACB Events2021-02-20 ACB Board Meeting 1 of 4
11:00AM EST – 5:00PM EST
1. Call to Order: Dan Spoone, President
2. Roll Call and Introduction of Guests: Katie Frederick substituting for Denise Colley, Secretary
3. Review and Approval of Agenda: Dan Spoone, President
4. Review and Approval of Minutes: October 13 (2021 Convention Decision) Deb Cook Lewis, November 14 (Fall) Kim Charlson and November 23 and December 2 (Budget) Ray Campbell substituting for Denise Colley, Secretary
5. Mission Moment: Dan Spoone and Eric Bridges
ACB Radio Affiliate Convention Team: Debbie, Rick, Deb, Tyson, Jeff, Jason and Katie and Countless volunteers behind the scenes broadcasting, editing, creating podcasts and being Zoom hosts
6. Consent Agenda: Dan Spoone
A. 2020 Financial Statements: Nancy Be...2021-02-221h 51ACB Advocacy UpdateInternational Day of Persons with DisabilitiesEpisode Notes
In honor of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, ACB staff member Claire Stanley spoke with two ACB members, Kim Charlson and Mitch Pomerantz. Both Kim and Mitch have held, or currently hold, leadership positions in the World Blind Union (WBU). To celebrate the lives of disabled persons from around the globe, listeners of this episode will learn more about what WBU does.2020-12-0319 minSunday Edition with Anthony CoronaSunday Edition Presents… 3 C's of ACB: Couples, Community, and ConventionEpisode Notes
Part 1
Dan and Leslie Spoone; Brian and Kim Charlson; and Michael and Peggy Garett
A THREE Presidents past and present, Mistress of Auction,, a Pastor and a long-time ACB Board Member/Leader, all join me this Sunday.
We all know a lot about these persons individually; but I thought it would be fun and INFORMATIVE to GET TO know them as couples!!
In Movers and Shakers, I talk with Kim and Brian about their time in ACB, her Presidency and what it is like to be the...2020-09-232h 00ACB 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
ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumACB Braille Forum for July, 2020Table of Contents President’s Message: Welcome to the First Virtual ACB Convention, by Dan Spoone How to Access the Virtual Convention, by Janet Dickelman Affiliate and Committee News In Memoriam: Camille Caffarelli, by Kim Charlson Summary of ACB’s Board of Directors Meeting, April 23, 2020, by Deb Cook Lewis Belonging: Finding My Place in ACB, by Tyson Ernst ‘Tuesday Topics’ Is Back on ACB Radio Mainstream, by Paul Edwards Mouse Assisting Inclusive Technology, by Rachel Hage The ADA at 30, by Paul Edwards ...2020-07-021h 12ACB EventsKim Charlson on the 2020 Census - Individual Session from the 2020 Leadership Meetings2020-04-0208 minACB Advocacy UpdateDigital Accessibility & Inclusion - October 3, 2019On this special edition of the Advocacy Update podcast, we wait with bated breath to learn if the U.S. Supreme Court will rule on Domino’s v. Robles, and whether Title III of the ADA applies to websites. In the meantime, please enjoy the audio only of the National Press Club event on digital accessibility and work place inclusion, where ACB Immediate Past President, Kim Charlson, participated. To learn more about ACB, visit our website: www.acb.org, and to listen to Kim’s perspective of this event and the issues discussed, please visit the ACB Facebook Page: http...2019-10-031h 39
Dangerous Vision with Randy CohenDangerous Vision Presents: Madam PresidentRandy Cohen dives into the alphabet soup of blindness organizations with a rousing conversation with Kim Charlson. Kim has a lot on her mind as she looks back on her time as the first woman President of the American Council of the Blind. Kim candidly reflects on the consumer side of the blindness community while also sharing her hopes for what is ahead. Did we also mention Kim is the executive director of the Perkins Library? To learn more about Dangerous Vision, visit www.mabvi.org/resources/dangerous-vision
2019-08-2248 minACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB Braille Forum Volume LVIII July 2019 No. 1Table of Contents Opening Matter Introducing ACB's New Membership Services Coordinator, by Eric Bridges President's Message: Where Did the Time go?, by Kim Charlson Celebrating Six Years of Success and Looking Ahead, by Ron Brooks Staying in Touch in Rochester, by Janet Dickelman How to Use Social Media to Enhance Your Outreach, compiled by Ardis Bazyn Independence?, by Paul Edwards Independence and Interdependence, by Lynne Koral Oaks and Willows, by Holly Turri Summer Memories, by Jean Mann In Memoriam: Carol M. McCarl, November 28, 1938-May 2, 2019, by Sharon Lovering...2019-07-291h 24ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB Braille Forum Volume LVII May 2019 No. 11Table of Contents President's Message: Home Isn't Always Where Your Heart Is, by Kim Charlson Summary of the February 2019 Board Meeting, by Deb Cook Lewis May's Themes Focus on Convention and Travel Get Ready to Register for Rochester!, by Janet Dickelman Affiliate News What I've Been Hearing about the GDUI Convention, by Mr. A., as told to his dog-mom, Andrea Giudice Conventional Wisdom, by Paul Edwards Earn Continuing Education Units with ACB, by Carla Ruschival Put a Spring in Your Step and...2019-06-031h 20ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB E-Forum Volume LVII April 2019 No. 10Table of Contents Karen Peltz Strauss Retires from the FCC, with introduction by Kim Charlson My First ACB Leadership Seminar, by Sheila Young Rochester 2019 Registration Information, by Janet Dickelman Introducing You to the Voters, by Ron Brooks Continuing Education Opportunities Abound at ACB Convention, by Carla Ruschival Volunteer at the Information Desk in Rochester, by Vicky Prahin Dream Big with the DKM First-Timers, by Kenneth Semien Sr. Spring into Action with ACB, by Kathy Brockman The Theme for April Is Aging, by...2019-04-171h 30ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB Braille Forum Volume LVII March 2019 No. 9Table of Contents President’s Message: Protect Your Economic Identity!, by Kim Charlson Rochester 2019: A Sneak Preview of Affiliate and Committee Programming, by Janet Dickelman DKM First-Timers Committee Prepares to Receive Applications for 2019 Step Into the Leadership Spotlight: Apply to Become a 2019 ACB & JPMorgan Chase Leadership Fellow, by Kenneth Semien Sr. Let’s Walk Toward a 100K Photo Finish, by Donna Brown ACB’s Audio Description Project Announces the 2019 BADIE Award Winners Auction Time in the Great Northeast Will Be Picture Perfect, by Jeff Thom and th...2019-03-061h 24ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB E-Forum Volume LVII February 2019 No. 8Table of Contents ACB and Its Affiliates: The Most Important Relationship, by Kim Charlson Fun Facts about Rochester for 2019, by Janet Dickelman Step Into the Leadership Spotlight: Apply to Become A 2019 ACB & JPMorgan Chase Leadership Fellow, by Kenneth Semien Sr. The Importance of Relationships Ham Radio Relationships Span Time and Space, by Ron Milliman The Importance of Connections, by Timothy B. Vernon Rainbow Connection, by Gabriel Lopez Kafati The Advantages of a Blind Parent, by DJ McIntyre Thank You, Lassen, by...2019-02-011h 36ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB Braille Forum Volume LVII September 2018 No. 3Table of Contents President’s Message: ACB Applauds Senate for Advancing Marrakesh Treaty, by Kim Charlson Looking Back at St. Louis, and Ahead to Rochester, by Janet Dickelman St. Louis ACB’s Gateway to Success, by Ron Brooks, Susan Glass, Donna Brown, Paul Edwards, and Deb Cook Lewis Mini Mall News, by Carla Ruschival American Council of the Blind Announces Audio Description Awards Summary of the ACB Convention Board Meeting, by Deb Cook Lewis ACB Radio Holiday Auction: The Fun Begins, by Carla Ruschival New...2018-09-111h 03ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB E-Forum Volume LVII August 2018 No. 2Table of Contents New Directions for the ACB Braille and E-Forum Magazines, by Ron Brooks Taking the Forum Back to School, by Ron Brooks The Special Education Task Force: Powerful and Little Known, by Paul Edwards The Key to a Powerful Start: Preschool Programs for Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired, by Ron Brooks Fear of Teaching, by Susan Glass Special Accommodations for Standardized Tests, by John Buckley President's Message: College Success! A New Program for an Old Problem, by Kim Charlson Education...2018-08-081h 14ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB Braille Forum Volume LVII July 2018 No. 1Table of Contents In Memoriam: Marlaina Lieberg, Oct. 2, 1949-May 11, 2018, by Denise Colley Readers’ Memories of Marlaina Lieberg President’s Message: Introducing the 2018 Leadership Fellows, by Kim Charlson and Kenneth Semien Sr. Strategic Action Planning Teams Report, by Eric Bridges ACB Establishes The Legacy Fund, by Tom Tobin Staying Connected in St. Louis, by Janet Dickelman Focus on Membership, compiled by Ardis Bazyn Passings Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski High Tech Swap Shop ACB Officers2018-07-111h 09ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB Braille Forum Volume LVI May 2018 No. 11Table of Contents President’s Message: Marrakesh Treaty Moves Forward in Senate, by Kim Charlson Cisco Collaborates on Phones with American Council of the Blind This Year’s Convention Gives You the Chance to Earn Continuing Education Units, by Carla Ruschival Inviting Exhilarating Memories and Successes: DKM First-Timers Make a Difference!, by Kenneth Semien Sr. Come Learn How to Use the Best Features of ACB to Build Your Membership Constitution and Bylaws Committee Poised to Take Proposed Amendments All Aboard the Number-10 Dillon Express, by Donna Brow...2018-04-301h 06ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB Braille Forum Vol. LVI March 2018 No. 9Table of Contents In Memoriam: Mary Jane “M.J.” Hills Schmitt, by Mary Beth Metzger President’s Message: Flying Needs to Remain Friendly for Guide Dog Handlers, by Kim Charlson Voting in ACB: A Proposal for Your Consideration, by Jeff Thom Getting Out the Word about You, by Ron Brooks Propel to the Next Level: Apply to Become a 2018 ACB & JPMorgan Chase Leadership Fellow, by Kenneth Semien Sr. Knowledge Is Power: Step into a New Realm!, by Kenneth Semien Sr. 2018 Convention Sneak Preview: Special-Interest Affiliates and Co...2018-03-281h 11ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB Braille Forum Volume LVI January 2018 No. 7Table of Contents President’s Message: Nationwide Class Action Challenges Hulu’s Discrimination Against Blind and Visually Impaired Individuals, by Kim Charlson Looking Back, Looking Ahead, by Eric Bridges Tours in St. Louis Include a Ball Game, the Arch, Busch Stadium, the Botanical Gardens, and More!, by Janet Dickelman Climb Aboard the 2018 DKM Express, by Kenneth Semien Sr. The BOP Seeks to Award Excellence, by Ron Brooks Call for Nominees for 2018 ACB Awards, by Chelle Hart and Chip Hailey ACB Angel Memorial Tribute Program Roll...2018-01-041h 09ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB E-Forum Volume LVI December 2017 No. 6Table of Contents President’s Message: Visiting Affiliates – It Makes Me Proud, by Kim Charlson Eatsa Agrees to Make Its Cutting-Edge Technology Accessible to Blind Customers 2018 Convention Tidbits, by Janet Dickelman Audio Description in Your Community, by Joel Snyder Medicare and Diabetes, by Danielle Kunkle Reaching Blind and Visually Impaired Seniors, compiled by the ACB Membership Committee I Love to Fly, by Larry P. Johnson Phoebe Catlin: A Humble Centenarian, by Greg Lindberg Amy Salmon Seemingly Does the Impossible, by John M. Will...2017-12-061h 23
Sound PrintsSound Prints - October 15, 2017Excitement is building about the ACB Radio Holiday Auction - interview with Brian Charlson; ACB President Kim Charlson visits the Greater Louisville Council Roundabout and reviews the very latest on how ACB is helping people who are blind and visually impaired2017-10-1656 minACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB E-Forum Volume LVI October 2017 No. 4Table of Contents President’s Report to the Convention, by Kim Charlson Audio Description Allows ACB Members to ‘See’ the Eclipse, by Joel Snyder Meet Us in Saint Louis, by Janet Dickelman 2017 Walk Was Sparkling, by Donna Brown Gettin’ Ready for the Holiday Auction, by Carla Ruschival ‘Guiding Miss Melinda:’ Reflections from a Blind Cross-Country Skier, by Melinda Hollands Some Thoughts on Getting Elected to ACB Boards, by Doug Powell Summary of the August Board of Directors Conference Call, by Debbie Lewis 2017 ACB Membersh...2017-10-031h 41ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB Braille Forum Volume LVI July 2017 No. 1Table of Contents A Message from the President: JPMorgan Chase/ACB Leadership Fellows Class of 2017, by Kim Charlson Local Motors Brings Advocates and Innovators Together to Meet Olli, by Tony Stephens Staying Connected in Sparks, by Janet Dickelman How I Dealt with Choreography, by Kelsey Nicolay Last Show of the Season, by Marcia Springston Dillon Quiet Heroism of Amazing People, by Larry P. Johnson Instant Braille Translator Can Fit in Your Hand Book Review: Giving a Listen to The Untold Story of the Talking...2017-07-241h 22ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB E-Forum Volume LV June 2017 No. 12Table of Contents A Message from the President: Supreme Court Rules Favorably for Students with Disabilities, by Kim Charlson Seeing Outside the Disability Box, by Howard Axelrod Events Galore to Spark Your Curiosity in Reno, by Janet Dickelman Audio Description Project Announces 2017 BADIE Award Winners Sparks Fly in Preparation for ACB Walk, by Donna Brown Reno Roundup Seeks A Few Good Hands Eat, Drink, Dress Like the 1950s, Win and Be Merry, by Kenneth Semien Sr. Mega Deals at the Mini Mall, by Carla...2017-06-121h 35ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB Braille Forum Volume LV May 2017 No. 11Table of Contents President’s Message: 50 Golden Years in the Pacific, by Kim Charlson The American Council of the Blind and the Policy of Structured Negotiations, by Eric Bridges Eatsa, Restaurant of the Future, Excludes Blind Customers Sparks of Excitement Will Light Up the Sky in Reno, by Janet Dickelman A Reminder from the Constitution and Bylaws Committee, by John Huffman Let the Sparks Fly! Fanning the Flames for Resolutions at Our July Convention, by Mark Richert Let the Sparks Fly on the First of July, by...2017-05-021h 24ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB E-Forum Volume LV April 2017 No. 10Table of Contents President’s Message: Service Dogs and the Supreme Court, by Kim Charlson It’s Almost Time to Register for Reno!, by Janet Dickelman Volunteer at the Information Desk in Sparks, by Vicky Prahin Let the Sparks Fly in Nevada This Summer, by Donna Brown Come Prepared to Bid and Buy at the Sparks of Enthusiasm Auction! In the Palm of Nature: Snapshot of a multisensory experience in Italy’s Abruzzo, Lazio e Molise National Park, by Richard Rueda SAZCB President Takes Piano Bar by Sto...2017-04-041h 33ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB Braille Forum Volume LV March 2017 No. 9Table of Contents In Memoriam: Otis H. Stephens Jr., Sept. 20, 1936-Dec. 2, 2016 Readers’ Remembrances of Otis Stephens President’s Message: Planning for the Future: A Strategic Direction for the Next Five Years, by Kim Charlson ACB Commends Access Board on 508 Refresh Helpful Hints for Attending the Convention, by Janet Dickelman Awards Committee Seeks Nominees for 2017 ACB Awards, by Chelle Hart and Chip Hailey, Awards Committee Co-Chairs Celebrate the Life & Legacy of Durward K. McDaniel: Support the DKM First-Timer Program, by Kenneth Semien Sr. Holiday Auct...2017-03-141h 27ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB E-Forum Volume LV February 2017 No. 8Table of Contents 60 Minutes’ Coverage of the ADA, by Kim Charlson Rumors and Thoughts: A Guest Opinion, by Jeff Thom Come Collect Nuggets of Wisdom in Reno!, by Janet Dickelman The BOP Seeks to Award Excellence, by Ron Brooks Summary of the November Board Conference Calls, by Ron Brooks The Things We Do Today, Part 5: Loose Ends and Listening, by Paul Edwards Paris Holds the Key to My Heart, by Lindsey McHugh Students Learn to Code Using Quorum, by Melinda Hudson Here an...2017-03-141h 37
The Blind SideKim Charlson, President, American Council of the BlindIn 2013,. Kim Charlson was elected unopposed as the first female President of the American Council of the Blind (ACB), making her the first woman to be elected as President of a blind consumer advocacy organisation in the United States.In this extended interview, Jonathan Mosen talks with Kim about what makes her tick, what she perceives to be the accomplishments of her presidency so far, what she still hopes to achieve, and whether she thinks ACB and NFB will ever reunite.2017-02-061h 12ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB Braille Forum Volume LV January 2017 No. 7Table of Contents President’s Message: White House Summit on Inclusive Technology Spotlights Innovation for People with Disabilities, by Kim Charlson ACB Survey Finds Need for Increased Audio Description, by Tony Stephens Reno Tours Feature Earth, Stars, Dinosaur, Tubing, and Much More, by Janet Dickelman Reach for the Adventure of a Lifetime: Be A DKM First-Timer, by Allen Casey Voting in ACB, Part 2, by Jeff Thom Resolve to Support ACB in 2017, by Mike Godino and Jean Mann Braille Funnies, by Larry P. Johnson Affiliate Ne...2017-01-041h 21.JPG){kind=logo}
Spotlight by COOL BLIND TECHSpotlight With Kim Charlson: National President Of The ACB And Director Of The Perkins LibraryIn this Spotlight interview, James Oates sits down with Kim Charlson, the National President of the American Council of the Blind and the Executive Director of the Perkins Library. The topics include:
A brief history of Perkins
what the organization looks like today, The Perkins Blog(/a>
Perkins Solutions
Perkins eLearning
Perkins International
the Perkins School
Library services including the Perkins Library
the Perkins newsletter
the National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Info Eyes virtual reference library service
BARD
the application process for the Perkins Library
and the Library Without Walls program,
a monthly recommended reads list.
...2016-12-1100 minAll Cool Blind Tech ShowsSpotlight With Kim Charlson: National President Of The ACB And Director Of The Perkins LibraryIn this Spotlight interview, James Oates sits down with Kim Charlson, the National President of the American Council of the Blind and the Executive Director of the Perkins Library. The topics include:
A brief history of Perkins
what the organization looks like today, The Perkins Blog(/a>
Perkins Solutions
Perkins eLearning
Perkins International
the Perkins School
Library services including the Perkins Library
the Perkins newsletter
the National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Info Eyes virtual reference library service
BARD
the application process for the Perkins Library
and the Library Without Walls program,
a monthly recommended reads list.
...2016-12-1100 minACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB Braille Forum Volume LV November 2016 No. 5Table of Contents President’s Report to the Convention, Part 3, by Kim Charlson Voting in ACB, the Tip of the Iceberg, Part 1, by Jeff Thom Inside the Nugget, by Janet Dickelman Ready, Set Apply for the DKM First-Timers Award!, by Allen Casey Get Ready to Bid at This Year’s Holiday Auction!, by Carla Ruschival There’s No Place Like Home for Holiday Shopping, by Carla Ruschival A Letter from the ACB President Affiliate and Committee News Passings Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski High Tech Swap Shop 2016-11-081h 30ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB E-Forum Volume LV October 2016 No. 4Table of Contents President’s Report to the Convention, Part 2, by Kim Charlson The ACB National Convention: A First-Time Attendee’s Perspective, by Nick Pavel ACB’s 2016 Scholarship Winners in a Class of Their Own, by Michael Garrett 10,000 Steps and Beyond, by Donna Brown Board Approves History Committee to Update ‘People of Vision,’ by Doug Powell Audio Description Project Celebrates Vitality, Success, and Mentorship, by Susan Glass ACB Membership Seminar Tidbits, compiled by Ardis Bazyn Summary of 2016 Resolutions ACB Members Enjoy Description with 2016...2016-10-021h 40ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB Braille Forum Volume LV September 2016 No. 3Table of Contents ACB Reaches Agreement with Four D.C. Taxi Companies President’s Report to the Convention, Part 1, by Kim Charlson Land of 10,000 Dreams Convention A Resounding Success!, by Janet Dickelman 2016 National Convention Lets Attendees Dream Big, Experience Minnesota, by Judy Wilkinson, Tom Mitchell, Doug Powell, Denise Colley, Sharon Lovering and Ron Brooks Holiday Cheer in September, by Carla Ruschival Affiliate News Notice of Proposed Settlement of Class Action Lawsuit High Tech Swap Shop2016-09-061h 19ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB E-Forum Volume LV August 2016 No. 2Table of Contents President’s Message: ACB Recognizes Apple for Bringing Accessibility to the Blind Community Right Out of the Box, by Kim Charlson In Memoriam: Winifred Downing, by Frank Welte The Things I Do Today, Part 3: Listening to the World, by Paul Edwards That Commercial Was for What?!, by Yvonne B. Garris A Most Unusual Encounter, by Karen Bailey Bullying of the Blind Intolerable, by Larry P. Johnson Affiliate News Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski High Tech Swap Shop2016-08-081h 37ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB Braille Forum Volume LV July 2016 No. 1Table of Contents President’s Message: JPMorgan Chase/ACB Leadership Fellows, by Kim Charlson Further Currency Delays Raise Concerns Staying Connected in Minneapolis, by Janet Dickelman Does VR Agency Structure Matter? A Review of the Research on Outcomes for Blind and Visually Impaired Consumers Served in Separate vs. Combined Agencies Journeying Inside the Mind, by Larry P. Johnson Riding with Joy Turn Life’s Journey into a Joy Ride, by Larry P. Johnson My Journey toward Winning Friends and Influencing Others, by Kelsey Nicolay...2016-07-121h 30ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB E-Forum Volume LIV June 2016 No. 12Table of Contents President’s Message: Netflix to Enhance Access for Customers Who Are Blind, by Kim Charlson With Artificial Intelligence, Facebook Helps the Blind to Know What’s in the Pictures, by Diego Graglia What’s Going on in Minneapolis? Read and Find Out!, by Janet Dickelman Sprint Seeks Consumer Input, by Kelly Egan Stroll the Minneapolis Skywalks for ACB, by Donna Brown Extra, Extra! Convention Newspaper Now Seeking Volunteers MMS Committee Goal for 2016: 25 at $25, by Mike Godino My Privacy Matters, by Larry P. Joh...2016-06-011h 36ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB Braille Forum Volume LIV May 2016 No. 11Table of Contents President’s Message: Meet Charles Mossop, by Kim Charlson Teach Access Project a Major Topic at CSUN Conference, by Eric Bridges Get Ready for Fun in the Land of 10,000 Dreams!, by Janet Dickelman Minnesota, Land of Many Cultures, by Peggy R. Garrett Dear Candidates: We Want to Meet You!, by Ron Brooks 2016 Leadership Institute: Learning and Growing Together, by Cindy Van Winkle Mentors Sought for Audio Describers at ACB National Convention, by Susan Glass Mini Mall Minnesota Style: Land of 10,000 Dr...2016-05-031h 28ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB E-Forum Volume LIV April 2016 No. 10Table of Contents President’s Message: What You Didn’t Know about Stevie Wonder’s ‘Braille Joke’ at the Grammys – The Motown Legend Is Also a Legendary Advocate for Literacy, by Kim Charlson 2015 Annual Giving Societies Report Card, by Tom Tobin How to Register for ACB: Land of 10,000 Dreams, by Janet Dickelman Let the Race Begin!, by Donna Brown Would You Like to Work at the 2016 Information Desk?, by Vicky Prahin Friends-in-Art Seeks Your Art for Its Annual Show, by Amy Monthei Making the Transition from English Brai...2016-04-111h 41ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB Braille Forum Volume LIV March 2016 No. 9Table of Contents ACB National Office Gets Change of Venue Tony Stephens Appointed Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs of the American Council of the Blind, by Eric Bridges President’s Message: Transportation — Everyone Has to Deal with It!, by Kim Charlson Legislative Priorities for 2016, by Tony Stephens Helpful Hints for Attending the Convention, by Janet Dickelman Call for Nominees for 2016 ACB Awards!, by Chelle Hart and Chip Hailey A Q & A for DKM and Leadership Awards, by Allen Casey A Walk of 10,000 Step...2016-03-081h 29
Affiliates in ActionAffiliates in Action for January, 2016This is the pilot episode of Affiliates in Action.
Debbie Hazelton talks with Jeff Bishop, Larry Turnbull, Eric Bridges and Kim Charlson about what the program will be covering and what the goals of this program will be.2016-02-1600 minACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB E-Forum Volume LIV February 2016 No. 8Table of Contents President’s Message: Eating and Web Accessibility, by Kim Charlson Microsoft, American Council of the Blind Partner to Advance Accessibility Sneak Preview of Tours in Minneapolis, by Janet Dickelman Paths to Leadership: The Traditional and the New, by Allen Casey Holiday Auction Thank-You’s, by Carla Ruschival A Tribute to Ida Scotti, by Yvonne Michaud Schnitzler The Things I Do Today, Part 1: A Plethora of Possibilities, by Paul Edwards Passings Hero Dog Team Helps GDUI, by Annie Chiappetta ...2016-02-041h 50ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB Braille Forum Volume LIV January 2016 No. 7Table of Contents The Next Chapter for ACB’s Leadership: Eric Bridges Appointed Executive Director, by Kim Charlson Sutherland and the Washington Lawyers’ Committee Reach Landmark Settlement with General Services Administration ACB: Land of 10,000 Dreams, by Janet Dickelman ACB: Cultivating Leaders for the Future, by Allen Casey DKM at 20 Invites New First-Timers, by Allen Casey Board of Publications Awards Your Excellence in Media and Writing in 2016 Summary of the Fall Board of Directors Meeting, by Doug Powell Affiliates: Putting ACB into ACB Radio! ...2016-01-051h 24ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB E-Forum Volume LIV December 2015 No. 6Table of Contents Humana Now Offers Talking Prescription Labels for Its Members with Visual Impairments, by Kim Charlson Linked, Connected and Empowered with ACB Link Scholarship Applications for 2016-2017 School Year Are Now Available! Willing, Able, and Seeking Opportunity: Video Receives Support from Multinational Corporations, by Eric Bridges Happy Holidays from the Convention Committee, by Janet Dickelman Bid It! Buy It! Holiday Auction and Mini Mall, by Carla Ruschival In Memoriam: “Bob Allen” Prahin, by Vicky Prahin In Memoriam: Marcia Nigro Dresser, by Marlaina Lieb...2015-12-021h 59ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB Braille Forum Vol. LIV November 2015 No. 5Table of Contents President’s Report, Part III, by Kim Charlson An Update on the Taxi Discrimination Lawsuit, by Eric Bridges Reps. Cartwright, McKinley Champion Comprehensive Bipartisan Legislation to Transform Special Education for Students with Sensory Disabilities ACB Adopts Cumulative Giving Societies, by Tom Tobin Tours and Transit in Minneapolis, by Janet Dickelman It’s Holiday Auction Time, by Carla Ruschival Durward K. McDaniel: A Timeline Remembering Durward, by Allen Casey The ACB Mini Mall: Holiday Happenings, by Carla Ruschival In M...2015-11-091h 26ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB E-Forum Volume LIV October 2015 No. 4The ACB E-Forum Volume LIV October 2015 No. 4 Published by the American Council of the Blind Be A Part of ACB The American Council of the Blind (TM) is a membership organization made up of more than 70 state and special-interest affiliates. To join, contact the national office at 1-800-424-8666. Contribute to Our Work Those much-needed contributions, which are tax-deductible, can be sent to Attn: Treasurer, ACB, 6300 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Suite 195, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. If you wish to remember a relative or friend, the national office has printed...2015-10-062h 13ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB Braille Forum Vol. LIV September 2015 No. 3 Table of Contents President’s Report, Part I, by Kim Charlson Bidding ACB A Very Fond Farewell and Reflecting on the Last Seventeen Years, by Melanie Brunson Looking Back on Dallas, by Janet Dickelman ACB Stars Shine Bright in Dallas, Part I, by Ron Brooks, Judy Wilkinson, and Denise Colley Holidays in September, by Carla Ruschival Welcome Back, Students: A Message from the ACB Students President, by Tiffany Jolliff Affiliate News Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski High Tech Sw...2015-09-011h 18ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB E-Forum Volume LIV August 2015 No. 2The ACB E-Forum Volume LIV August 2015 No. 2 Published by the American Council of the Blind * ** Be A Part of ACB The American Council of the Blind (TM) is a membership organization made up of more than 70 state and special-interest affiliates. To join, contact the national office at 1-800-424-8666. ** Contribute to Our Work Those much-needed contributions, which are tax-deductible, can be sent to Attn: Treasurer, ACB, 6300 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Suite 195, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. If you wish to remember a relative or friend, the national...2015-08-071h 26ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB Braille Forum Vol. LIV July 2015 No. 1The ACB Braille Forum Vol. LIV July 2015 No. 1 Published by the American Council of the Blind * ** Be A Part of ACB The American Council of the Blind (TM) is a membership organization made up of more than 70 state and special-interest affiliates. To join, contact the national office at 1-800-424-8666. ** Contribute to Our Work Those much-needed contributions, which are tax-deductible, can be sent to Attn: Treasurer, ACB, 6300 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Suite 195, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. If you wish to remember a relative or friend, the...2015-07-011h 30ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB E-Forum Volume LIII June 2015 No. 12The ACB E-Forum Volume LIII June 2015 No. 12 Published by the American Council of the Blind * ** Be A Part of ACB The American Council of the Blind (TM) is a membership organization made up of more than 70 state and special-interest affiliates. To join, contact the national office at 1-800-424-8666. ** Contribute to Our Work Those much-needed contributions, which are tax-deductible, can be sent to Attn: Treasurer, ACB, 6300 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Suite 195, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. If you wish to remember a relative or friend, the national...2015-06-011h 20ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB Braille Forum Vol. LIII May 2015 No. 11The ACB Braille Forum Vol. LIII May 2015 No. 11 Published by the American Council of the Blind * Be A Part of ACB The American Council of the Blind (TM) is a membership organization made up of more than 70 state and special-interest affiliates. To join, contact the national office at 1-800-424-8666. ** Contribute to Our Work Those much-needed contributions, which are tax-deductible, can be sent to Attn: Treasurer, ACB, 6300 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Suite 195, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. If you wish to remember a relative or friend, the...2015-05-051h 29ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB E-Forum Volume LIII April 2015 No. 10The ACB E-Forum Volume LIII April 2015 No. 10 Published by the American Council of the Blind * ** Be A Part of ACB The American Council of the Blind (TM) is a membership organization made up of more than 70 state and special-interest affiliates. To join, contact the national office at 1-800-424-8666. ** Contribute to Our Work Those much-needed contributions, which are tax-deductible, can be sent to Attn: Treasurer, ACB, 6300 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Suite 195, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. If you wish to remember a relative or friend, the national...2015-04-131h 21ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB Braille Forum Vol. LIII March 2015 No. 9The ACB Braille Forum Vol. LIII March 2015 No. 9 Published by the American Council of the Blind Be A Part of ACB The American Council of the Blind (TM) is a membership organization made up of more than 70 state and special-interest affiliates. To join, contact the national office at 1-800-424-8666. Contribute to Our Work Those much-needed contributions, which are tax-deductible, can be sent to Attn: Treasurer, ACB, 6300 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Suite 195, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. If you wish to remember a relative or friend, the national office...2015-03-061h 15ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB E-Forum Volume LIII February 2015 No. 8The ACB E-Forum Volume LIII February 2015 No. 8 Published by the American Council of the Blind * ** Be A Part of ACB The American Council of the Blind (TM) is a membership organization made up of more than 70 state and special-interest affiliates. To join, contact the national office at 1-800-424-8666. ** Contribute to Our Work Those much-needed contributions, which are tax-deductible, can be sent to Attn: Treasurer, ACB, 6300 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Suite 195, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. If you wish to remember a relative or friend, the national...2015-03-041h 29ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB Braille Forum Vol. LIII January 2015 No. 7Published by the American Council of the Blind * ** Be A Part of ACB The American Council of the Blind (TM) is a membership organization made up of more than 70 state and special-interest affiliates. To join, contact the national office at 1-800-424-8666. ** Contribute to Our Work Those much-needed contributions, which are tax-deductible, can be sent to Attn: Treasurer, ACB, 6300 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Suite 195, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. If you wish to remember a relative or friend, the national office has printed cards available for this purpose. Consider including...2015-01-071h 14ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB Braille Forum Vol. LIII November 2014 No. 5The ACB Braille Forum Vol. LIII November 2014 No. 5 Published by the American Council of the Blind * The American Council of the Blind strives to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and to improve quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people. Kim Charlson, President Melanie Brunson, Executive Director Sharon Lovering, Editor National Office: 2200 Wilson Blvd. Suite 650 Arlington, VA 22201 (202) 467-5081 fax: (703) 465-5085 Web site: http://www.acb.org The ACB Braille Forum (TM) is available...2014-11-0456 minACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB E-Forum Volume LIII October 2014 No. 4The ACB E-Forum Volume LIII October 2014 No. 4 Published by the American Council of the Blind * The American Council of the Blind strives to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and to improve quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people. Kim Charlson, President Melanie Brunson, Executive Director Sharon Lovering, Editor National Office: 2200 Wilson Blvd. Suite 650 Arlington, VA 22201 (202) 467-5081 fax: (703) 465-5085 Web site: http://www.acb.org The ACB E-Forum (TM) is available via e-mail...2014-10-141h 16ACB Braille Forum and E-ForumThe ACB Braille Forum Volume LIII July 2014 No. 1The ACB Braille Forum Volume LIII July 2014 No. 1 Published by the American Council of the Blind * The American Council of the Blind strives to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and to improve quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people. 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