ACB Focus: Education

20250708 1300 A Story of Identity Theft and the Legal Issues Involved

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 23:13:00 -0000

20250708 1300 A Story of Identity Theft and the Legal Issues Involved Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2025, on ACB Media Participants heard from a woman victimized by identity theft and found out about the role of a prosecutor's office and that of the police department or sheriff's office. Presenters: Deborah E. Joyce, Hawaii, and Chris Prentice, Levelland, Texas

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20250708 0730 BRL Breakfast Whats so Great About UEB

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 21:17:00 -0000

20250708 0730 BRL Breakfast Whats so Great About UEB Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2025, on ACB Media 2 The Unified English Braille Code (UEB) has met with some controversy and resistance since its adoption in the United States in 2015. Our presenter is a blind NLS Certified UEB Transcriber who explained the major changes to the braille code introduced by UEB, the reasons for those changes, benefits of UEB, and tips to make learning UEB easier.

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20250707 1730 Brain Teasers Exercise Your Mind and Learn About Famous People from DallasOriginally Broadcasted July 7, 2025, on ACB Media 3

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 16:41:00 -0000

20250707 1730 Brain Teasers Exercise Your Mind and Learn About Famous People from Dallas Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2025, on ACB Media 3 Participants tried out their hand at Dallas Texas knowledge! The Multi-Cultural Affairs committee would like to invite you to have some fun with us and see how much you know about the celebrities that are from the Dallas Texas area. This was a chance to connect with your fellow ACB members and earn some wonderful bragging rights for your celebrity knowledge. Hope to see you there.

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20250705 1600 Introduction to Investing

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 00:29:00 -0000

20250705 1600 Introduction to Investing Originally Broadcasted July 5, 2025, on ACB Media 3 Participants joined us for an engaging and accessible "Introduction to Investing" workshop designed especially for beginners. During this interactive session, Chris Peterson, AFC, Cody Bair, CPA, and Kane Brolin, CFP, introduced Penny Forward's brand-new online course, Introduction to Investing. Attendees received a clear overview of investing basics, learned how investing can help you build long-term financial security, and explored how blind and low vision people can confidently navigate the investing world. There was also plenty of time for questions, so bring your curiosity-we're here to help you take the first steps toward becoming an informed investor. Presenters: Chris Peterson, AFC, Richfield, MN, Cody Bair, CPA, Denver, CO, and Kane Brolin, CFP, Mishawak, IN

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20250705 0800 AABT Breakfast From Smart Devices to Chatbots How AI Is Helpful for Blind Students

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 23:48:00 -0000

20250705 0800 AABT Breakfast From Smart Devices to Chatbots How AI Is Helpful for Blind Students Originally Broadcasted July 5, 2025, on ACB Media AI is not here to replace teachers-it's a tool that can support learning in new ways. From reading text aloud to providing descriptions of images. AI helps blind students access information, work creatively, and engage in the classroom. Participants learned how AI can make education easier, not harder. Presenter: Shawn Keen, AI Guru, AI For The Blind, Fort Worth, TX.

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20250627 1130 ACBF Spotlight - From Student to President of the Board

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 21:25:00 -0000

20250627 1130 ACBF Spotlight - From Student to President of the Board Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2025, on ACB Media 2 The Overbrook School for the Blind in Philadelphia is one of the oldest schools for the blind in the United States. It is a private school, not operated by the state of Pennsylvania. Lyle Sine entered Overbrook as a preschooler in 1962, and he graduated from high school there in 1977. Lyle was elected to serve as the Alumni representative to the Overbrook Board of Trustees in 2018, and he became the first visually impaired person to serve as President of the Board in 2023. Participants shared his journey from student to president and learned how a private school for the blind provides its many programs in today's world.

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20250626 1430 Expert Advice on Retirement Planning and Investing for the FutureOriginally Broadcasted June 26, 2025 on ACB Media 5

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:11:00 -0000

20250626 1430 Expert Advice on Retirement Planning and Investing for the Future Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2025 on ACB Media 5 Are you worried that you might live longer than your money? How do we plan for an uncertain future? The Royal Bank Of Canada investment manager and financial planner has the answers to these questions and many more. Participants joined the ACB Resource Development team and our ACB investment advisor for this informative session on how to plan for your retirement and make the right choices for your Individual Retirement Account (IRA). Presenter: Mike Dickson - RBC Wealth Management Financial Advisor

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20250626 1430 Accessible FT8 Ham Radios

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:52:00 -0000

20250626 1430 Accessible FT8 Ham Radios Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2025 on ACB Media 2 This session from ACBRA featured a Podcast followed by time for questions with John Farina W2QCY on making radios accessible for blind and low vision hams.

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20240709 1300 Financial Literacy for Students

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 16:03:00 -0000

20240709 1300 Financial Literacy for Students Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Recorder Personal finance is essential to independent and prudent living. As a student, you are in one of the most transformative times of your life. ACBS presented a seminar that can help students gain confidence in a plethora of financial aspects, including taxes, monthly budgets, and available grants and scholarships. Edited By: Doug Hunsinger

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20240708 1430 Fashion Forward-How to Dress to Impress

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 14:39:00 -0000

20240708 1430 Fashion Forward-How to Dress to Impress Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Recorder When an event is "business professional", specifically how should you dress? For students and young professionals, the dialogue surrounding fashions and dress codes is confusing, even to those who are sighted. ACBS's event aims to strengthen confidence in personal fashion, inform about appropriate attire in different circumstances, and bring different tips and tricks from visually impaired and sighted fashionistas. Edited By: Darcy Burnard

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20240708 1300 Brick by Brick-Learning Through Lego

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 14:27:00 -0000

20240708 1300 Brick by Brick-Learning Through Lego Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Recorder Legos aren't just a toy. They can teach blind people to be better rock climbers, how to write music, and how to read in braille. Not only that, but blind people can now build Lego sets on their own using text-based instructions from Bricks For the Blind. Participants joined Matthew Shifrin, founder of Bricks For the Blind, and explored how Lego can help you to be a better teacher and learn more about the world around you. And there were free Lego sets! Presenter: Matthew Shifrin, Founder, Bricks for the Blind, Boston, MA Co-sponsored by: AABT, ACBF and FIA Edited By: Darcy Burnard

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20240707 1430 This Old House

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 13:09:00 -0000

20240707 1430 This Old House Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Do you have a to-do list full of home repairs? Does your house need an upgrade? Attendees came to CCLVI's This Old House program to get tips on how to fix the little things that won't hurt your wallet, but make you feel better about your home. Edited By: Michael Babcock

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20240706 1300 Meet Lions from the Knights of the Blind in Washington State

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 15:23:00 -0000

20240706 1300 Meet Lions from the Knights of the Blind in Washington State Originally Broadcasted July 6, 2024, on ACB Media 2 Meet Lions from the Knights of the Blind in Washington State as they explained how they teach third graders about blindness through activities and use of the book "Grandpa's White Cane". Active Lions, former Lions, and anyone interested in learning more about becoming a Lion was welcome. Edited By: Janet Ingber

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20240628 1530 Focus Your Muse with MuseScore

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:22:00 -0000

20240628 1530 Focus Your Muse with MuseScore Originally Broadcasted June 28, 2024, on ACB Media 2 Attendees discovered how MuseScore empowers individuals who are blind or have low vision to independently create music scores. Through live demonstrations, attendees will learn to navigate this free and open-source music notation application using keyboard shortcuts and receive guidance on creating digital and hard copy print and braille music scores. Edited By: Michael Babcock

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20240628 1100 Choosing a Braille Device Trainer

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 17:40:00 -0000

20240628 1100 Choosing a Braille Device Trainer Originally Broadcasted June 28, 2024, on ACB Media 3 This session explored how you can find a trainer of interest. It offers a practical outline of steps you can take to see just how effective your trainer is likely to be. Edited By: Regina Marie Brink

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20240627 0930 Jacksonville Historical Presentation

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 21:32:00 -0000

20240627 0930 Jacksonville Historical Presentation Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2024, on ACB Media 2 Edited by: Brian McCallen

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20220706 The History and Current Role of Fraternal Benefit Societies

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 15:47:12 -0000

20220706 The History and Current Role of Fraternal Benefit Societies Originally Aired July 6, 2022, on ACB Media This session featured representatives of a major Omaha-based fraternal benefit society, explaining the historical and contemporary importance of these organizations. Edited By: John Gassman

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20220706 ACBRA Program

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 15:39:28 -0000

20220706 ACBRA Program Originally Aired July 6, 2022, on ACB Media Steve Dresser (WA1RTB) demonstrated an accessible interface for the NannoVNA, a low-cost microprocessor-based device for analyzing antenna performance. Edited By: Brian McCallen

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20220706 It Takes a Village - Working Together to Prepare Students in Transition

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 15:35:07 -0000

20220706 It Takes a Village - Working Together to Prepare Students in Transition Originally Aired July 6, 2022, on ACB Media There are a lot of expectations for schools to provide all the essential academic skills to prepare for life beyond secondary education. There is often not enough funding to meet all the need. We know that technology is an integral part of our daily life. Nancy Flearl from the Nebraska Foundation for Visually Impaired Children shared how a simple non-profit is working in partnership with school districts and Vocational Rehabilitation to support students in transition. Edited By: Brian McCallen

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20220705 Choosing Where to Live as You Age. Downsizing Part 2

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 15:02:27 -0000

20220705 Choosing Where to Live as You Age. Downsizing Part 2 Originally Aired July 5, 2022, on ACB Media This session focused on how to choose what's right for us. A conversation with a panel of ACB members who made a variety of choices about where to live as they grew older. Co-sponsored by: AAVL and ACB Women.

Edited By: Jenine Stanley

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20220705 Choosing Where to Live as You Age - Downsizing Part 1

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 14:55:06 -0000

20220705 Choosing Where to Live as You Age - Downsizing Part 1 Originally Aired July 5, 2022, on ACB Media How can we know when the time is right? Our panel offered expert guidance on making important decisions on where we might live as we grow older. Co-sponsored by: AAVL and ACB Women Edited By: Jenine Stanley

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20220705 Ten Ethical Issues Lawyers Face Today

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 14:43:28 -0000

20220705 Ten Ethical Issues Lawyers Face Today Originally Aired July 5, 2022, on ACB Media ** This session was led by a law professor and an AAVIA member and offered an expert perspective on key ethical issues facing lawyers and affecting public perceptions of the legal profession. Edited By: Brian McCallen**

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20220705 Perspective from an attorney from the UK

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 14:33:35 -0000

20220705 Perspective from an attorney from the UK Originally Aired July 5, 2022, on ACB Media Attendees heard from a Visually Impaired Attorney in the UK. Our guest talked about key experiences and observations of his training and career in the law. Through discussion with AAVIA members, it was hoped that illuminating contrasts and similarities will emerge. Edited By: Tony Swartz

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20220705 ACB Lions Reverse Visit

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 14:29:22 -0000

20220705 ACB Lions Reverse Visit Originally Aired July 5, 2022, on ACB Media Attendees met Lions from Omaha and discovered how blind Lions are making a difference across America. This session was open to active Lions, former Lions, and anyone interested in learning more about becoming a Lion. Edited By: Brian McCallen

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20220704 How to Not be Afraid of your Kitchen 101

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:08:00 -0000

20220704 How to Not be Afraid of your Kitchen 101 Originally Aired July 4, 2022, on ACB Media

Does the thought of undercooked meat scare you? Are you nervous when chopping your veggies? Do you want to learn how to prep and meal plan for your budget? Attendees joined Herbie Allen as he went in depth into kitchen and food safety and Janeen Lea as she focused on making your money go further and meal prepping to make your busy nights easier.

Edited By: Brian McCallen

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20220704 BRL Breakfast

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:01:00 -0000

20220704 BRL Breakfast Originally Aired July 4, 2022, on ACB Media

The guest Speaker was Marc Workman, President, World Blind Union.

Edited By: Jenine Stanley

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20220704 Preserving Our Memories

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0000

20220704 Preserving Our Memories Originally Aired July 4, 2022, on ACB Media

memories are more than stuffing pictures into a shoebox. Attendees found out how to preserve tapes and videos and how to begin collecting oral histories with Michael Hudson, Director of the American Printing House Museum. Always an inspiring speaker, Michael was sure to get participants motivated to actively collect those memories of your kids, cousins, and school and ACB friends.

Edited By: Tony Swartz

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20220703 GDB Breakfast

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 18:54:10 -0000

20220703 GDB Breakfast Originally Aired July 3, 2022, on ACB Media GDB graduates connected with friends and staff. Those considering the guide dog lifestyle were welcome. Edited By: Michael Moran

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20220702 AABT Breakfast and Program

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 01:52:41 -0000

20220702 AABT Breakfast and Program Originally Aired July 2, 2022, on ACB Media The Statue of Liberty - The Rest of the Story. The history of the Statue of Liberty - A humorous and insightful program from the most requested historical speaker in Nebraska! Presenter: Darrel W. Draper, Plattsmouth NE Edited By: Michael Moran

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20220624 Science for Superheroes: Video presentation and discussion of Cryopreservation

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 15:26:10 -0000

20220624 Science for Superheroes: Video presentation and discussion of Cryopreservation Originally Aired June 24, 2022, on ACB Media

A demonstration of how guide dog sperm samples from male breeders are frozen and stored. Other topics touched on are genetic diversity, Dual careers for dogs and superheroes for years to come. Speaker: Zuhey Medina-Gonzalez, Director, Genetics, Reproduction, & Puppy Care, Southeastern Guide Dog

Edited By: Jenine Stanley

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20220623 GDUI: School Updates

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 15:19:40 -0000

20220623 GDUI: School Updates Originally Aired June 23, 2022, on ACB Media

This was a double session of this ever-popular update from the guide dog schools. Edited By: Jenine Stanley

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20220624 Residential Adjustment to Blindness

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:23:49 -0000

20220624 Residential Adjustment to Blindness Originally Aired June 24, 2022, on ACB Media

A Training Center Panel – Attendees joined ACB Students for a panel which featured representatives from three blindness training centers: • The Hellen Keller Center • The Carroll Center for the Blind • one of the National Federation of The Blind centers These three centers are located across the country, and their representatives joined us to speak about the programs offered within them. Learn how their programs can help you gain your independence in travel, cooking, reading, writing, using technology, doing recreational activities, and more. Attendees learned about the importance of having a positive attitude on blindness. There was a Question and Answer period at the end of the session.

Edited By: Herbie Allen

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20220623 Seeing Eye Woofs and Wags Originally Aired June 23, 2022, on ACB Media

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:19:29 -0000

20220623 Seeing Eye Woofs and Wags Originally Aired June 23, 2022, on ACB Media

Have you ever thought about partnering with a guide dog? Wondering what we have been up to over the last year? Attendees hung out with us and got their questions answered and learned about The Seeing Eye's program and what we've been up to this last year. If you have a question you want to still get answer, send it to whitec@seeingeye.org

Edited By: Michael Moran

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20220623 Reaching Beyond Their Borders: International Programs of US Schools for the Blind

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 15:41:43 -0000

20220623 Reaching Beyond Their Borders: International Programs of US Schools for the Blind Originally Aired June 23, 2022, on ACB Media

Did you know that some US organizations for the blind have thriving international programs? Attendees learned about what they do, who they serve, and heard about some of their successes. Presenters included: • Mark Richert, International Program Coordinator, Overbrook School for the Blind, Arlington, VA • Katherine Holland, Executive Director, International, Perkins School for the Blind, Watertown, MA • Lee Kumutat, Vice President of Communications, Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired-San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.

Edited By: Herbie Allen

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