Sound Prints

Sound Prints 03/30/2026 – Meet the New Emerson Talking Air Fryer

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:40:00 -0000

Michael and Angie Mccarty just received a new Emerson Smartvoice Air Fryer, and they unpack it and help introduce us to this new kitchen small electric. Get ready for some meals, easy to prepare and perfect for any taste or season.

Sound Prints 02/15/2026 – ACB DC Leadership Conference and ACB Media News

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:46:00 -0000

ACB President Deb Cook Lewis and ACB Technology Director Rick Morin spoke about the upcoming DC Leadership Conference and updates to ACB Media at the February

6 quarterly meeting of the Greater Louisville Council of the Blind. Get the latest information right here.

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Sound Prints 01262026 – Setting Goals and an Evening with Gary Tipton

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 23:12:53 -0000

Sound Prints 01262026 – Setting Goals and an Evening with Gary Tipton

You may or may not make New Year Resolutions, but you can set Goals any time. Debby Green, KCB First Vice President, leads us in a discussion on setting goals, whether they be short or Long-Term. Then we spend an evening with Talking Book narrator Gary Tipton as he addresses us at the 2025 KCB Convention.

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Sound Prints 01122026 – ACB Advocacy and The Jackpot of Opportunities in ACB

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:29:00 -0000

Announcements, ACB advocacy with Claire Stanley; Kenneth Semien presents ACB in Action and the many opportunities in ACB

Sound Prints 12292025 – From the Kentucky 2025 convention – Ophthalmologist Dr. Richard Eiferman and Erin Gibbons from the APH Dot Experience

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:05:00 -0000

News about what’s happening at the University of Louisville Department of Ophthalmology, followed by an update from the construction of the new museum

at the American Printing House for the Blind.

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Sound Prints 12222025 – News from Essentially Braille and Bluegrass Council and Goodmaps

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:42:00 -0000

Essentially Braille’s new braille writer and braille notetaker repair; Bluegrass Council of the Blind update; and indoor navigation with Goodmaps

Sound Prints 12152025 – Spotlight on the Louisville Low Vision Clinic and the Kentucky Talking Book Library

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:40:20 -0000

Lindy Lamkin, Executive Director of the Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation, presents an update on the KLEF Low Vision Clinic in Louisville. Meet Jenny Smith,

the new librarian at the Kentucky Talking Book Library in Frankfort. Both presentations are from the KCB 2025 Conference and Convention.

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Sound Prints 12082025 – Friday Afternoon at the KCB Convention

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 18:31:00 -0000

3 presentations from Friday afternoon at the KCB convention, including Cora McNabb from the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, C J Stephens from the

Charles McDowell Center, and Peggy Sinclair-Morris from the Kentucky School for the Blind.

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Sound Prints 11232025 – Cooking and Shopping Tips with Patti

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 13:27:00 -0000

New officers in KCB and chapters; our holiday event calendar; shopping and cooking tips with Patti Cox from a November Roundabout

Sound Prints 11032025 – News about Diabetes treatment and cancer detection, entertaining history tidbits, and details about the KCB 2025 convention

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 03:28:00 -0000

A new treatment for Type 1 diabetes that is expected to greatly reduce or eliminate the need for insulin; early cancer detection; fun historical tidbits about grooming, the development of daylight saving time, and past importance of handkerchiefs; and details about the upcoming Jackpot of Opportunities conference and convention of the Kentucky Council of the Blind.

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Sound Prints 10272025 – Kentucky Jackpot Auction, Page Turners and Spotlight on BRL

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 03:51:02 -0000

Kentucky Jackpot Auction preview, sharing books at Page Turners, and a focus on the Braille Revival League and how it differs from the Library Users of America.

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Sound Prints 10202025 – Kentucky Convention and Auction – ACB Families Meets the Monarch

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:31:00 -0000

Pre-registration opens for the Kentucky convention; news about the Kentucky Jackpot auction; Joe Hodge from APH introduces ACB Families to the Monarch, the multi-line braille display with great graphics

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Sound Prints 09292025 – Auction and Apple and BITS

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:58:00 -0000

Kentucky 2025 Jackpot Auction promo, iPhone and iPad updates with Board of Publications member Belinda Collins, and exciting events from the Blind Information Technology Specialists (BITS) with President Jeff Bishop

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Sound Prints 09222025 – Meet Blind Teachers and Entrepreneurs plus news from the Net

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 21:56:15 -0000

Meet the American Association of Blind Teachers and the Independent Visually Impaired Entrepreneurs; April Martin, President of AABT, and Ardis Bazyn, president of IVIE, introduce us to these ACB special-interest affiliates. Announcements include upcoming activities as well as news about Amazon Kindle and the latest info about Meta Ray-ban smartglasses.

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Sound Prints 09152025 – The Latest News from Around the Internet.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:03:00 -0000

The latest announcements from Social Security, BITS, the Department of Justice and AER; plus articles about using AI in your job search and why nearly one-fourth of screen reader users are not blind.

Sound Prints 09082025 – Lucky Winners, Announcements and an advocacy update with ACB’s Claire Stanley

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:49:07 -0000

ACB Lions and ACB Families award prizes to donors from the ACB Convention pre-registration; upcoming events; Claire Stanley, ACB Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs, updates us on what is happening in areas of interest to us on Capitol Hill

Sound Prints 09012025 – News from NLS and the future of smartglasses and more

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 19:44:19 -0000

Announcements, news items from NLS, the potential for smartglasses in the future, and a short story about Computers for the Blind.

Sound Prints 08/17/2025 – Kentucky School for the Blind 79th Alumni Conference Highlights

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 17:09:00 -0000

Mike Hudson, former Director of the Aph Museum, tells entertaining stories from the Kentucky School for the Blind’s past at the Making Memories Banquet, and Bo Mullins, 2003 KSB graduate and instructor at the school, explains through examples and anecdotes why the KSB student work programs are so important

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Sound Prints 08102025 – Changes in BARD and other NLS Topics

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 20:23:24 -0000

Evan Hatter from the Kentucky Talking Book Library visits the Greater Louisville Roundabout to bring news of changes in BARD, the new DA2 player, and other updates at NLS.

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Sound Prints 06152025 – announcements and the importance of the affiliate vote

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 20:17:39 -0000

A change in Alexa that could prevent you from hearing ACB Media; vote no on the ACB constitutional amendment and help save the affiliate vote – it’s important.

Sound Prints 06012025 – NLS announcements, meeting updates, low vision clinic news, and member spotlights

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 20:17:00 -0000

News about new braille and audio magazines and BARD, changes in meeting dates related to the 2025 ACB convention, news from the Louisville Low Vision Clinic, and GLCB member spotlights

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Sound Prints 05182025

Sun, 25 May 2025 22:28:43 -0000

The Kentucky School for the Blind celebrates its 183rd anniversary with its Founders’ Day program on May 8. Micheal Hudson, former director of the APH Museum, receives the prestigious Paul J. Langan Award during the program. Edited for time by Adam Ruschival.

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Sound Prints 04272025 – The Greater Louisville Council Turns 20

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 16:07:00 -0000

After the opening announcements, we explore history, memories and trivia about the Greater Louisville Council of the Blind as it celebrates its 20th birthday.

Sound Prints 04132025 – Convention and Congress and the APH museum

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 19:39:00 -0000

Announcements, a brief overview of the 2025 ACB Convention, three new bills in Congress, and a look at the new Dot Museum at the American Printing House

Sound Prints 03232025 – The DC Leadership Seminar Experience

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:04:02 -0000

KCB Representatives who attended the 2025 DC Leadership Conference in Alexandria VA describe their experiences attending the NLS tour, ACB Board Meeting, President's Meeting, Legislative Seminar and Hill Visits.

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Sound Prints 03162025 – ChatGpt and Meta Glasses

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 01:14:04 -0000

The many uses for Chat GPT by a blind person; meet the Meta Ray-ban and the Envision glasses; three updates to the Meta Ray-Bans

Sound Prints 03022025 – ACB Families Presents the Blind Kitchen

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 18:25:00 -0000

Chef Deborah Erickson, owner of the Blind Kitchen, shares tips, tricks and gadgets for cooking safely and easily with little or no vision

Sound Prints 02192025 -Update on Scams, the APH Dot Experience, and the Future of AM Radio

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 16:19:00 -0000

Protect Yourself from Scams, The New APH Museum, and the Future of AM/FM Radio

Sound Prints 02092025 – New Low Vision Clinic in Louisville and Rehab Update

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 22:41:00 -0000

From the 2024 KCB convention – new low vision clinic open in Louisville and update from the Kentucky Division of Blind Services

Sound Prints 01/19/2025 A visit from Mere Trevathan

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 06:01:35 -0000

The LUA session with the Talking Book Narrator at the 2024 ACB Conference and Convention in Jacksonville, Florida.

Sound Prints 12222024 – Announcements and Merry Christmas from KCB

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 14:48:00 -0000

Free calendars available, NFBGL and GLCB invite everyone to a meeting with TARC, and merry Christmas from KCB

Sound Prints 11242024 – elections and awards, announcements, and essential oils basics for the holidays

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 15:13:00 -0000

KCB election and awards news, Christmas news, a special gift for KCB members, and essential oils basics from ACB Families

Sound Prints 11102024 – Getting Ready for the Holidays

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:49:00 -0000

Announcements and KCB convention details, KCB auction highlights, and discover an inexpensive source for braille books for kids and teens

Sound Prints 10272024 – KCB auction and convention info plus magazine reviews

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:28:00 -0000

Info about the KCB Holiday Express Auction and convention, plus articles from News from NLS and an intro to Our Special Magazine from National Braille Press.

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Sound Prints 10202024 – You Get What You Pay For – a program from LUA

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 13:34:00 -0000

Explore the expansive world of reading available through subscription services such as Bookshare, Audible etc. Presented by the Library Users of America at the 2024 ACB National Convention.

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Sound Prints 20241013 – Why Do You Need a Public Library Card

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 03:26:00 -0000

Brian Charlson and Deborah Armstrong explain why you need a public library card; From the Library Users of America at the ACB 2024 national convention

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Sound Prints 10062024 – Holiday shopping with Speak to Me Catalog

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 12:56:00 -0000

Speak to Me specializes in things that talk, sing, and otherwise make noise. A great source of gifts for everyone on your list. Program originally aired by ACB Families on October 6, 2024.

Sound Prints 09292024 – The Smart Vision 3 from Raz, Internet Library News and More

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 03:50:00 -0000

KCB member Kristi Sykes shares her experience with the RAZ Smart Vision 3 phone; also hear articles about the Internet Library and a study on a possible treatment to delay nearsightedness in children.

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Sound Prints 09222024 – Lessons in Leadership from ACB Lions

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 19:50:00 -0000

ACB Lions presents a Lessons in Leadership session at each annual ACB Conference and Convention. Speakers this year were Darren Van Duyn from Illinois and David Moose from Kentucky, both of whom are past District Governors and have much to share on how to become leaders in clubs and organizations.

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Sound Prints 09012024 – Copy and Paste; to Sign or not to Sign

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 17:59:00 -0000

Learn to copy and paste on the iPhone; questions about should deaf kids learn to sign are very similar to should blind kids learn braille.

Sound Prints 08112024 – News from Around the Internet

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -0000

Articles from the NLS publication, News, and articles about Blind Barbie, the Internet Library, and downloading music with your public library card

Sound Prints 08112024 – ACB Families Goes to Camp

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 02:31:00 -0000

Join ACB Families for its annual virtual campfire, complete with Paul Edwards as our storyteller, Deanna Scoggins with our songs, and Carla Ruschival with camp trivia. Summertime fun for everyone.

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Sound Prints 07/28/2024 – An Intro to Artificial Intelligence

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 20:36:00 -0000

How artificial intelligence can expand and enhance the world for a person who is blind or visually impaired

Sound Prints 07212024 – ACB Families Breakfast – The Radio Storm

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 17:09:00 -0000

From high school to full-time Internet radio, how The Radio Storm – a free-form home-based radio station - came to be. Program presented at the ACB Families breakfast at the 2024 ACB convention by Michael and Angie McCarty, graduates of the Kentucky School for the Blind and life members of the Kentucky Council of the Blind.

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Sound Prints 06/30/2024 – Cooking with Brian from ACB Families

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 01:31:00 -0000

First are upcoming convention highlights, followed by Cooking with Brian Charlson from the June 16 ACB Families programming. Includes tips for grilling both indoors and outdoors, plus gadgets and techniques to prepare delicious meals.

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Sound Prints 06/09/2024 – ACB Convention Exhibits and Registration Info for Everyone

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 02:55:28 -0000

Exhibits are one of the most popular aspects of an ACB convention. Discover how everyone can take part in the Exhibit Showcase on Wednesday, June 26. Find out what’s available on the pre-registration form and more news about the many virtual aspects of the convention.

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Sound Prints 06162024 – May Focus on Low Vision and the 2023-2024 School Year at KSB

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 03:02:00 -0000

Drop in on the May 25 Focus on Your Future with Low Vision, sponsored by the Kentucky Council of Citizens with Low Vision, and then get a review of this past school year at the Kentucky School for the Blind.

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Sound Prints 05192024 – ACB Families Presents Tip for Getting Organized

Mon, 20 May 2024 03:35:00 -0000

Ideas for organizing your kitchen and laundry and decluttering your house; presented by Linda Yacks of Arkansas.

Sound Prints 05132024 – Sound Prints Celebrates Its 22nd Anniversary

Sun, 12 May 2024 13:44:00 -0000

A Sound Prints scrapbook of memories from our first 11 years. Full of fun and show trivia.

Sound Prints 05052024 – News from the Net and NLS

Sun, 05 May 2024 15:45:00 -0000

The GLCB auction and other announcements; articles from the Internet; NLS moves its headquarters and plans to expand its braille.

Sound Prints 04/21/2024 – Let’s Get Ready for the ACB Convention

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 22:46:07 -0000

Janet Dickelman, ACB Convention Co-ordinator, shares convention details you’ll need to pre-register for the upcoming 2024 convention, whether you attend on Zoom, in person in Jacksonville, FL, or both.

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Sound Prints 04072024 – Race Across America with Dave Wilkinson

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 22:29:36 -0000

Discover the planning, training and preparation needed to take a bicycle ride of over 3000 miles and complete it in 11 days. Let’s get ready to cheer on Dave Wilkinson as he participates in the Race Across America.

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Sound Prints 03312024 – The DC Leadership Conference and More KCB Stories

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 01:09:33 -0000

Patti Cox and Debbie Persons, KCB’s representatives to the ACB DC Leadership Conference, report on their successful trip at the KCB Board meeting, and Bill Wright, Debbie Deatherage and Deb Lewis tell how they became involved in KCB and ACB.

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Sound Prints 03/24/2024 – Our KCB Journeys and Tips to Save time and Money.

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 01:43:03 -0000

From the March 8 Roundabout – Carla Ruschival, Deanna Scoggins and Amanda Selm tell how they became involved in KCB. From an ACB Families call, Patti Cox shares tips for saving time and money at the grocery and on everyday products.

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Sound Prints 02252024 - Important Hill Talk; a new Orcam; more about membership

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 20:29:00 -0000

The Legislative Imperatives; news about a new Orcam; an overview of three ACB affiliates

Sound Prints 02182024 – The 2024 ACB Legislative Imperatives; meet 3 KCB chapters

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 01:59:17 -0000

What ACB’s talking about on the Hill; Meet KCB chapters

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Sound Prints 02112024 - Meet ACB Diabetics and the Braille Revival League

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 18:30:00 -0000

It's membership time in ACB, and this is your chance to learn more about ACB Diabetics in Action and the Braille Revival League.

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Sound Prints 02042024 - Audio Description at Home and at the Movies

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:48:52 -0000

Kim Charlson, ACB Past President, visits with ACB Families to discuss using audio description on TV at home, where to find shows and programs that are described, and tips on obtaining audio description at the movies. Description:

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Sound Prints 01/28/2024 - Lukas Franck presents tips on crossing streets safely

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 13:53:00 -0000

Lukas Franck from the Seeing Eye gives up-to-date information on today's intersections and how to navigate them safely.

Sponsored by the Guide Dog Users of Kentuckiana.

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Sound Prints 01212024 - Sports at KSB and Easy Ways to Exercise at Home

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 11:56:00 -0000

Kenny Jones, retired teacher and part-time coach, presents An overview of sports opportunities at the Kentucky School for the Blind; easy ways to exercise at home, presented by Leslie Spoone

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Sound Prints 01142024 - Cooking with Small Electrics.

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:06:00 -0000

Jeannie Johnson from the ACB Community joined the Greater Louisville Roundabout on January 12 to talk about her favorite accessible small electrical appliances for the kitchen. She covers Instant Pots, slow cookers, air fryers, countertop grills, toaster ovens, microwaves, food processors, blenders/mixers and more as she shares tips about her favorite brands and models.

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Sound Prints 12242023 - A KCB Christmas from the Sound Prints Archives

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 01:18:13 -0000

From the archives - the first virtual Christmas with the Council party from 2020 with music, Santa, recipes and much more

Sound Prints 12172023 - KCB awards and grants - Lutheran Braille Workers - the ACB Community

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:48:01 -0000

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Sound Prints 12102023 - Sponsors/Exhibitors and Kentucky Agency News

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 10:00:24 -0000

Convention exhibitors and sponsors and news from the Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation

Sound Prints 12032023 - Tech from the Golden Jubilee Convention

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:18:01 -0000

Lab Computers (Humanware), KATS Network and the American Printing House for the Blind

Sound Prints 11262023 - From the KCB Convention - ACB President Deb Cook Lewis and Vanda and Blind Girl Designs

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 12:13:00 -0000

ACB President Deb Cook Lewis speaks at the KCB Golden Jubilee convention banquet; Vanda Pharmaceuticals and Blind Girl Designs Exhibit at the KCB convention.

Sound Prints 11192023 - GLCB Veteran's Day Program Part 2

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 11:26:47 -0000

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sound prints 11122023 - KCB Convention Preview and Veteran's Day Program

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 02:05:08 -0000

Program preview for the Kentucky Council of the Blind Golden Jubilee convention; a Veteran's Day program at the GLCB Roundabout

Sound Prints 11052023 - KCB Auction and Convention; Tribute to Oral Miller

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 10:48:01 -0000

KCB President Matt Selm reviews the Golden Jubilee Auction and looks ahead to the KCB Convention; the tribute to ORAL Miller from the November Braille Forum

Sound Prints 10292023 - News and Announcements and the Golden Jubilee Auction

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 20:12:09 -0000

News and announcements from KCB and ACB; items up for bid in the KCB Golden Jubilee Auction

Sound Prints 10222023 - KCB Auction / Library News / Braille Brain

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 15:40:00 -0000

KCB auction news / NLS Library News / Braille Brain website from APH and more

Sound Prints 10152023 - History of the White Cane and KCB Golden Jubilee Convention

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 11:00:41 -0000

White Cane History presented by the American Printing House and details and registration information for the Kentucky Council of the Blind Golden Jubilee Convention

Sound Prints 10082023 - What's Happening in ACB and the KCB Golden Julibee

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 09:45:56 -0000

KCB Golden Jubilee Auction and state convention news; What's going on in ACB, Part 2

Sound Prints 10-02-2023 - What Is ACB Doing This year?

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 01:26:18 -0000

What is ACB doing this year? What are its 2023 goals? Listen to Part 1 of a review of the 2023 strategic plan, as broadcast on ACB Media 6 during the Board Training on Friday, September 29 from Jacksonville, FL.

Sound Prints 09/24/2023 - Visiting Hawaii with Low Vision

Sat, 30 Sep 2023 21:40:40 -0000

Visiting Hawaii with Low Vision - from the Kentucky Council of Citizens with Low Vision

Sound Prints 09/17/2023 - NLS announcements and tips for finding information from ACB Families

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 05:03:00 -0000

Announcements from Braille Book Review; sources for finding information on the computer, iPhone and Alexa - the ACB Families program from September 17, 2023.

Sound Prints for 09/10/2024

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 12:34:11 -0000

Sound Prints for September 10, 2023

Sound Prints for 09/03/2023 This Is Their Story, This Is Their Song - play at APH

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 20:20:28 -0000

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Description: "This Is Their Story, This Is Their Song" is an original play about Fanny Crosby who wrote over 7,000 hymns and who was blind. We interview B. T. Kimbrough, author and director of the play. Hear clips from the live performance at the American Printing House for the Blind Braille Reader's Theater on August 26 in Louisville.

Sound Prints 08/27/2023 - Braille Legos - Vision Screening - Favorite Books

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 03:27:00 -0000

Braille Legos, vision screening at the Kentucky State Fair, and favorite books shared at Page Turners

Sound Prints 08/20/2023 - NLS News, Recognitions, and Back to School

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 21:53:00 -0000

Articles from NLS News magazine, Oral Miller and Dr. Ron Milliman obituaries, and clips from the Back to School Roundabout

Sound Prints 08/13/2023 - What's Happening at the Kentucky School for the Blind?

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:06:59 -0000

A new time for Roundabout and a visit from Mike Coffey, Assistant Principal at KSB.

Sound Prints 08/06/2023 - ACB Families Goes to Camp

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 12:10:00 -0000

ACB Families presents its virtual campfire with stories, songs, and memories of good camp food.

Sound Prints 07/16/2023 - Around the Internet

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 02:50:07 -0000

Announcements and articles from the Internet

Sound Prints 06/18/2023 - ACB Convention Virtual Week

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 15:47:31 -0000

Highlighted events sponsored by selected special-interest affiliates of ACB.

Sound Prints 06/11/2023- Summer Vacations and Activities

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 07:33:30 -0000

Summer vacation experiences as shared by blind and visually impaired attendees at the June 9 2023 Greater Louisville Council of the Blind Roundabout; includes observations on the journey from sighted to low vision to blind.

Sound Prints 06/04/2023 - The Dot Experience at APH

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 07:22:02 -0000

Announcements; listen as the American Printing House celebrates looks back at the history of its museum, closes for construction of its huge expansion, and points toward the opening of a new museum called The Dot Experience in 2025.

Sound Prints 05/28/2023 - Graduation at the KY School for the Blind; Ruffwear Products for Your Dog

Sun, 28 May 2023 22:37:26 -0000

Graduation at the KY School for the Blind; Discover Ruffwear Products - a program from the Guide Dog Users of Kentuckiana

Sound Prints 05/21/2023 - Braille News and Tips for Using Rideshare and Delivery Services

Mon, 22 May 2023 03:20:03 -0000

Braille news - a new home course in braille and braille history - meet the Braille Revival League; tips for using rideshare and home delivery services from KCCLV

Sound Prints 05/14/2023 - Meet the Evansville Association; GLCB Auction Results and Announcements

Mon, 15 May 2023 04:24:05 -0000

GLCB Auction Results; ACB convention registration to open soon; Meet the Evansville Association for the Blind, a source for useful products for people with vision loss; announcements

Sound Prints 05/07/2023 - announcements, GLCB Auction Preview, 2023 ACB Leadership Fellows

Mon, 08 May 2023 21:53:32 -0000

Announcements, ACB Leadership Fellows for 2023, and the Greater Louisville Council of the Blind auction preview

Sound Prints 04/30/2023 - ACB 2023 Convention Preview - Convention on a Budget

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 22:26:32 -0000

Greater Louisville Derby Party and Auction; experience the 2023 ACB Convention on a budget

Sound Prints 04/23/2023 - Working with Local Leaders and an Easy Chapter Fundraiser

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 13:48:02 -0000

Andrew Owen, newly-elected 9th District Councilman in metro Louisville, speaks at the Greater Louisville Council of the Blind quarterly meeting; how to run a successful Bargain Table fundraiser for your local chapter.

Sound Prints 04/16/2023 - APH ConnectCenter and Tech Updates

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 04:46:02 -0000

Alan Lovell, Director of the ConnectCenter at the American Printing House, introduces a database of information about careers, family and senior citizen services for people with little or no vision; Joe Hodge from ApH brings news of current and future tech devices. :

Sound Prints 04/09/2023 - Meet the Canute 360 Braille Display

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 05:29:30 -0000

Ed Rogers from Bristol Braille in the United Kingdom introduces the Canute 360, a device with 9 lines and 40 braille cells per line. Read braille in paragraphs, braille music for both hands, mathematical equations and problems, and much more.

Sound Prints 04/02/2023 - Library News; Meet Computers for the Blind

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 23:14:00 -0000

Sound Prints 04/02/2023 - Library News; Meet Computers for the Blind Submitted by Carla Ruschival on Mon, 04/03/2023 - 06:23 Announcements from the NLS program and other updates; Computers for the Blind - a resource for low-cost computers and JAWS training for the blind Key Words: ** nls, technology, acb, kcb, blindness, low vision**

Sound Prints 03/26/2023 - Will Audio Description Expand? A Look at ACB's New Leadership

Sun, 26 Mar 2023 21:53:00 -0000

SoundPrints 03/26/2023

The FCC to explore expanding audio description to all TV markets; Meet ACB's new Leaders at the top and look into the future Key Words: audio description, acb, blindness, low vision, visual impairment

Sound Prints 03/19/2023

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 16:19:45 -0000

ACB announces changes in leadership; NLS expands Braille-on-Demand program; services from Accessible Pharmacy:

Sound Prints 03/05/2023 - Hobbies and Leisure Activities Enjoyed by People with Vision Loss

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 23:26:37 -0000

People who are blind and visually impaired at a Greater Louisville Council of the Blind Roundabout share their favorite hobbies and leisure activities.

Sound Prints 02/26/2023 - Meet Sam Seavey, The Blind Life YouTuber

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 12:46:01 -0000

Sam Seavey from the Blind Life YouTube channel speaks at the Kentucky Council of Citizens with Low Vision February support group about his work, views on technology for people with low vision, and products for people with vision loss.

Sound Prints 02/12/2023 - Library News and Spotlight on LUA and BRL

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 20:17:32 -0000

News from NLS; spotlight on the Library Users of America (LUA) and the Braille Revival League (BRL)Description:

Sound Prints 02/05/2023 - ACB Legislative Training; Accessible Magazines

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 20:03:53 -0000

Clark Rachfal, Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs, presents an overview of ACB's 2023 leadership training, legislative training, and accessible money rally. Also includes a resource list of braille and audio magazines. training, Description:

Sound Prints 01/29/23 - Getting to Yes with Your Rehab Counselor

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 20:34:46 -0000

01 Whether you want to go to college, find a job, obtain technology for work, or learn ways to live independently in your home with little or no vision, a good relationship with your vocational rehabilitation or independent living counselor may help. Debby Green, a retired counselor, shared thoughts and experiences on this topic at the Kentucky Council of Citizens with Low Vision support group on January 18.

Sound Prints - 1/22/2023 - Accessible apps at the public library

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 16:45:50 -0000

Submitted by Carla Ruschival on Sun, 01/22/2023 - 18:06 How to use Overdrive and other apps to access books and magazines from your local public library. Key Words: kcb, acb, accessible books, blindness, low vision

Sound Prints - January 15, 2023

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 23:24:12 -0000

Medical insurance - Medicare, Medicaid, and related plans - a program by David Adams, an agent licensed in Kentucky and Tennessee, presented at the South Central Kentucky Council of the Blind (Bowling Green) virtual meeting on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

Sound Prints - January 8, 2023

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 22:00:28 -0000

2022 KCB Conference and Convention presentations by Cora McNabb, Executive Director of the KY office of Vocational Rehabilitation and Gay Pannell, Branch Manager of the OVR Independent Living Program

Sound Prints - January 1, 2023

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:16:07 -0000

2022 KCB Convention speaker - Avoiding Scams - Clinton Manco, Manager, St. Matthews Branch, PNC Bank; KCB Convention banquet speaker - Paul Edwards, ACB Past President

Sound Prints - December 25, 2022

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 01:06:46 -0000

Virtual Christmas Party from the Greater Louisville Council of the Blind

Sound Prints - December 11, 2022

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 18:12:01 -0000

Meet the Helen Keller National Center and the ICanConnect program for people with both a hearing and a vision loss; discover products from Guidelight Dog Products

Sound Prints - December 4, 2022

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 12:22:29 -0000

Guidelights and Gadgets - a presentation from the 2022 Kentucky Council of the Blind conference and convention; announcements

Sound Prints - November 27, 2022

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 21:43:11 -0000

KCB chapter activities and announcements; 2022 KcB convention exhibitor presentations - Tonya Drew Essentially Braille, Laura Legendary Elegant Insights Braille Creations, and Melanie Peskoe Scents and Stitches

Sound Prints - November 20, 2022

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 01:01:56 -0000

announcements; Cruising to Hawaii with the McCartys, part 2

Sound Prints - November 13, 2022

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 04:15:18 -0000

Sail Away with KCB - 2022 convention program; how the Greater Louisville Council of the Blind and the Clifton Neighborhood Council work together for a more accessible neighborhood

Sound Prints - November 6, 2022

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 08:05:52 -0000

Michael and Angie cruise to Hawaii - Part 2, including their last four days on the ship, their visit to the islands, and their return to the mainland.

Sound Prints - October 30, 2022

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 10:31:44 -0000

Let's go on vacation with Michael and Angie McCarty. This week in Part 1 they take us to Canada, explore Vancouver and then board a ship and cruise toward Hawaii. Enjoy their detailed descriptions of the ship and its amenities and of course its accessibility.

Sound Prints - October 16, 2022

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 03:08:54 -0000

Social Security and SSI COLA increases for 2023 and other announcements; Blindfold Bowling fundraiser in Owensboro; KCB 2022 convention information - Sail Away with KCB

Sound Prints - October 9, 2022

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 08:37:16 -0000

New legislation - the Web Accessibility and Software Applications ACT with Swatha Nandhakumar; meet Denise Colley, new President of the Braille Revival League, and learn more about BRL; The History of the Perkins Brailler, article from the BRL Memorandum

Sound Prints - October 2, 2022

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:55:27 -0000

South Central Kentucky Council of the Blind (Bowling Green) at the car show; meet Terry Pacheco, new member of the ACB Board of Directors

Sound Prints - September 25, 2022

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 11:55:36 -0000

Announcements and news. Apps and skills for fun and entertainment; ACB Families favorite pastimes for iPhone, Android, and Amazon Alexa devices.

Sound Prints - September 11, 2022

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 14:08:56 -0000

Resources for audio, large print, braille, and electronic reading materials - a program presented by AC B Families on August 21, 2022

Sound Prints - September 4, 2022

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 12:27:58 -0000

Information from the independent living program for older blind Kentuckians; surprising diabetes-friendly foods, tips for choosing technology and news from NLS ,

Sound Prints - August 28, 2022

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 01:27:18 -0000

Taking Care of the Older Dog, a presentation from the Guide Dog Users of Kentuckiana; interesting facts about famous authors, presented by the Tri-State Library Users and the Greater Louisville Council of the Blind

Sound Prints - August 21, 2022

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 11:09:29 -0000

Workshops and other on-line and distance learning opportunities available from Hadley; discover tips for living with vision loss, learn braille, find how to use screen readers with Microsoft Word and other computer programs, and much more.

Sound Prints - August 14, 2022

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 12:57:38 -0000

How the My Chart app can make medical information accessible to people who are blind or visually impaired; Blind Alive accessible exercise programs now free on YouTube

Sound Prints - August 7, 2022

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 08:16:41 -0000

KSB Alumni sponsors and new Board; announcements from the American Council of the Blind; news and information from around the Internet

Sound Prints - July 31, 2022

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 10:45:54 -0000

Highlights from the banquet program at the Kentucky School for the Blind Alumni Reunion, including the "From Segregation to Integration" presentation by speaker Janet Williams

Sound Prints - July 17, 2022

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:41:46 -0000

KCB members share their impressions of the 2022 ACB Conference and Convention from various points of view

Sound Prints - July 10, 2022

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:31:59 -0000

ACB Families Goes to Camp - edited presentation from the ACB Conference and Convention filled with songs, stories, camp memories and even a skit

Sound prints - June 26, 2022

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 21:54:13 -0000

Announcements; from the archives - February 14, 2016 - APH celebrates acquisition of rare Louis Braille book, Eddie Myers remembers the 1966 championship wrestling team at the Kentucky School for the Blind, and Carla Ruschival demonstrates a countertop grill

Sound Prints - June 19, 2022

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 17:43:07 -0000

Convention events happening June 22 through June 25; news about exhibits and tours; convention sessions announced by email after the program went to print; plus new Braille on Demand service from NLS

Sound Prints - June 12, 2022

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 10:23:34 -0000

Accessing audio description on TV, cable, and streaming services such as Netflix, plus how to find information on described programs; presenters included Brian and Kim Charlson, Nona Haroyan and Judy Dixon, author of a instruction book on how to access audio description.

Sound Prints - June 5, 2022

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 11:04:30 -0000

Paul Edwards spotlights Braille Revival League (BRL) and Library Users of America (LUA) events at the upcoming ACB convention; 10 sources of free ebooks and audiobooks on the Internet; big plans at The American Printing House to expand its museum and showcase the Helen Keller collection

Sound Prints - May 29, 2022

Tue, 31 May 2022 06:03:00 -0000

Announcing the first 2022 KCB Assistive Technology grant plus guidelines and how to apply; low vision events at the ACB convention sponsored by CCLVI; new braille/lowvision game for children and adults, new magazines from BARD and your library, how a blind guy saved a sighted friend's computer data, and a look back in time

Sound Prints - May 22, 2022

Mon, 23 May 2022 09:31:06 -0000

Archaeology and black history at the Kentucky School for the Blind; International Relations Committee events at the upcoming ACB conference and convention; 22 events in the history of library services for the blind and print disabled

Sounnd Prints - May 8, 2022

Tue, 10 May 2022 08:44:37 -0000

News; announcements; Janet Dickelman, ACB Convention Co-ordinator, on the 2022 virtual and in-person convention overview, registration and hotel reservations; how every KCB member can participate in the convention; household tips and some fun

Sound Prints - May 1, 2022

Mon, 02 May 2022 15:36:29 -0000

announcements, Ten smartphone myths; play games on your Alexa devices

Sound Prints - April 24, 2022

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 13:25:31 -0000

News and announcements; Chris Peterson from Penny Forward shares information on staying financially healthy through assets, budgeting and credit.

Sound Prints - April 17, 2022

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 11:35:38 -0000

Announcements; overview of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and asset protection

Sound Prints - April 10, 2022

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 10:56:11 -0000

ACB reports progress in accessibility of home medical tests; a glimpse into the history of the neighborhood around the American Printing House for the Blind; finding information on the Internet

Sound Prints - April 3, 2022

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 21:10:57 -0000

It's a myth that you cannot work if you receive Social Security or SSI benefits. Discover how much you can earn, what expenses can be excluded from your income so you can earn more, and the special rules that apply to recipients who are blind or who have low vision. An ACB Families presentation.

Sound Prints - March 27, 2022

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 08:00:21 -0000

Announcements and news; visit the American Printing House Museum as Micheal Hudson, Museum Director, introduces you to a rare 1829 book by Louis Braille, the Helen Keller collection, and exciting items in the Kentucky School for the Blind Alumni Archives; take a first look at the upcoming release of the 1950 census and discover why event can touch your life.

Sound Prints - March 20, 2022

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 08:04:02 -0000

News and announcements; news from NLS, the Kentucky Talking Book Library, and Bookshare

Sound Prints - March 7, 2022

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 11:46:40 -0000

Announcements; the latest news about the Medicare Demonstration of Coverage for Low Vision Devices Act of 2022; and never mix up your prescriptions again; discover the many ways Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind can help.

Sound Prints - February 27, 2022

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:35:44 -0000

Tom Tobin, president of ACB Diabetics, discusses the importance of accessibility features to make medical devices and applications usable by people who are blind and visually impaired. Share his journey from sighted to blind, from his dependence on others as a Type 1 diabetic trying to use totally inaccessible equipment in the 1990's to his far more independent life as a blind professional today. Discover how some insurance companies are beginning to cover devices with accessibility features for patients with vision loss; learn about ACB's work to require the inclusion of accessibility features in medical devices.

Sound Prints - February 20, 2022

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 10:15:48 -0000

Clark Rachfal, Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs with the American Council of the Blind, explains ACB's 4 advocacy imperatives for 2022. Accessible medical devices, accessible exercise equipment, accessible websites and applications, and a much more accessible digital world - all will help change our lives for the future. Find out how you can help change lives and support these imperatives

Sound Prints - February 13, 2022

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 10:49:50 -0000

New Roundabout schedule coming in March and other announcements; first look at the 2022 ACB Conference and Convention schedule with ACB Convention Co-ordinator Janet Dickelman; kitchen ideas from allrecipes.com

Sound Prints - February 6, 2022

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 10:26:37 -0000

Kim Charlson, ACB Immediate Past President, discusses accessible COVID testing, options and resources; Bill Hollander, Louisville 9th District Councilman, explains the national Rredistricting process - what it is and why it's important

Sound Prints - January 23, 2022

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 07:37:39 -0000

Demonstration of the updated BlindShell phone, as presented by J. J. Meddaugh of A T Guys at the January 21, 2022 Roundabout sponsored by the Greater Louisville Council of the Blind. Edited for time by Adam Ruschival.

Sound Prints - January 16, 2022

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 11:29:19 -0000

News and events; McDowell Center update with Facility Administrator Heidi Kesterson; Intro to the Kentucky Deaf/Blind Services with Administrator Tonia Gatton;; and Current and Emerging Resources on Aging and Vision Loss with Dr. Priscilla Rogers, Project Leader on Aging and Vision Loss with the VisionServe Alliance

Sound Prints - January 9, 2022

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 13:45:07 -0000

News and events; Gay Pannell, Branch Manager of the Kentucky Independent Living Program, explains how that program can help blind and visually impaired senior citizens and others who are not working; Dave Wilkinson from SpeedyTurtle.net introduces the BrailleSense 6 and qBraille XL from HIMS, the Orcan, and the Victor Trek from Humanware.

Sound Prints - January 2, 2022

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 10:48:31 -0000

News and events; two features - the first on Vispero products by Greg Blackman from Eye Can See Inc. in Indianapolis and the other on Humanware and Eschenbach products by Brian Goemmer of Lab Computers in Louisville

Sound Prints - December 26, 2021

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 11:46:35 -0000

News and announcements; products and services from the American Printing House; KCB kids visit with Santa and an adaptation of the "Gift of the Magi" from the Christmas with the Council party

Sound Prints - December 19, 2021

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 09:15:06 -0000

News and announcements; Dr. Judith (Judy) Dixon, author of ten very useful books on subjects of interest to the blind and visually impaired such as labeling tips, instructions on how a blind person can take pictures or videos on an iPhone, how to use audio description from various sources etc., discusses how she researches and creates her books; discover Horizons for the Blind, a source for accessible craft books, cookbooks, product instructions, and useful gadgets for the kitchen and throughout the home.

Sound Prints - December 12, 2021

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 10:44:59 -0000

news and announcements; presentations from KCB convention exhibitors - Scentsy with Nini, Elegant Insights Braille Creations, and the Literacy Project

Sound Prints - December 5, 2021

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 15:47:24 -0000

Announcements and upcoming events; 2021 KCB convention exhibit presentations by Guidelight Dog Products and Amanda Selm, Mary Kay consultant

Sound Prints - November 28, 2021

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 13:46:04 -0000

Upcoming events; 2021 KCB life members, convention sponsors and exhibitors; Exhibit presentations from Guidelights and Gadgets and Hayward Gourmet Popcorn and Fudge

Sound Prints - November 22, 2021

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 14:20:24 -0000

Accessible prescription labeling solutions from En-Vision America; Brian Charlson presents "A New Me: Reclaiming My Health with Talking Technology, Diet and Exercise."

Sound Prints - November 14, 2021

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 10:09:41 -0000

KCB 2021 convention details; how to be eligible to win an accessible computer; Thanksgiving Day sale on a barcode reader; humor and wisdom with Bob Mueller, a presenter at a meeting of the Louisville Downtown Lions Club

Sound Prints - November 7, 2021

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 09:38:46 -0000

Announcements; interviews with Deb Cook Lewis, ACB First Vice President, and Kenneth Semien Sr., member of ACB Board of Directors

Sound Prints - October 31, 2021

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 10:58:35 -0000

KCB 2021 convention details with Terrie Terlau, Convention Chair; announcements and news; ACB Families membership drive and your opportunity to win holiday cash; a peek inside ACB's magazine, "The Braille Forum"

Sound Prints - October 24, 2021

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 11:36:27 -0000

KCB 2021 convention pre-registration information; Gary Mudd, retired vice president from the American Printing House and 50-year graduate of KSB, and KSB Principal Peggy Sinclair-Morris speak at 75th KSB Alumni Reunion

Sound Prints - October 17, 2021

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 09:54:20 -0000

Micheal Hudson from the American Printing House Museum brings news about the Kentucky School for the Blind Alumni Archives; includes tips on how to preserve personal documents.

Sound Prints - October 10, 2021

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:31:52 -0000

Upcoming events; KCB Convention exhibit and sponsorship information; KCB Awards and Nominating Committee announcements; Easy meals and quick cooking with ACB Families

Sound Prints - October 3, 2021

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 20:36:31 -0000

Invitation to exhibit at the 2021 KCB virtual convention; pre-registration details for the 75th reunion of the Kentucky School for the Blind Alumni; short wave radio today, the voice of Siri, and avoiding telephone scammers

Sound Prints - September 26, 2021

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 13:55:09 -0000

Meet Zelda Gebhard, member of the ACB Board of Publications; requirements for obtaining ID's in Kentucky

Sound Prints - September 19, 2021

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 16:55:07 -0000

Advocacy: KCB and KCTCS agreement, accessibility requred in specific housing units, and judge's ruling may be setback for web accessibility; reader favorites from Page turners event; APH exhibit from the 2021 ACB Conference and Convention

Sound Prints - September 12, 2021

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 09:46:35 -0000

Meet Kenneth Semien, newly-elected member of the ACB Board of Directors; spotlight on ACB convention exhibits and the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS)

Sound Prints - September 5, 2021

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 09:37:48 -0000

Meet Deb Cook Lewis, ACB's new First Vice President; 10 unexpected foods that are diabetes-friendly

Sound Prints - August 22, 2021

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 10:58:16 -0000

Mitzi Friedlander - obituary and Christmas reading; the many features of the ACB Mini Mall fanny pack; FCC announcements on audio description and accessibility of VoIp service; ACB call to action on transportation legislation

Sound Prints - August 15, 2021

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 14:22:19 -0000

ACB adopts electronic voting for all future conventions; gardening for people with vision loss

Sound Prints - August 8, 2021

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 23:22:30 -0000

Shopping with Shipt; ACB Families Goes to Camp

Sound Prints - August 1, 2021

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 12:12:20 -0000

What Your Dog Wants You to Know; ACB Convention Highlights

Sound Prints - July 25, 2021

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 21:14:13 -0000

Helen Keller and the Lions - presentation by Micheal Hudson, Director of the American Printing House for the Blind Museum

Sound Prints - July 11, 2021

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:37:47 -0000

ACB Media and ACB Conference and Convention news;; Guide Dog Users of Kentuckiana program with Toni Eames

Sound Prints - July 4, 2021

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 09:14:02 -0000

4th of July trivia, announcements, technology, web accessibility, spotlight on convention programming

Sound Prints - June 27, 2021

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:29:12 -0000

sharing good books, Alexa skill tips and news, the origin of common English words, phrases and expressions

Sound Prints - June 20, 2021

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 06:49:48 -0000

New staff assistant at ACB; big changes coming to ACB Radio; support the Greater Louisville Roundabout at our Pampered Chef virtual party

Sound Prints - June 13, 2021

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 12:17:36 -0000

Handy Pampered Chef products; a completely accessible air fryer; international guests at the 2021 American Council of the Blind national convention

Sound Prints - June 6, 2021

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 18:56:24 -0000

ACB President Dan Spoone and ACB Board members Jeff Thom and Patrick Sheehan explain how every ACB member can vote at the upcoming 2021 virtual conference and convention of the American Council of the Blind.

Sound Prints - May 30, 2021

Mon, 31 May 2021 11:20:10 -0000

New product at the ACB Mini mall; pros and cons of Amazon Sidewalk; Alexa tips for the hearing impaired; finding radio stations on the Internet

Sound Prints - May 23, 2021

Mon, 24 May 2021 05:22:31 -0000

Announcements; web-based program to teach keyboard shortcuts; KCB scholarship deadline; convention news.

Sound Prints - May 16, 2021

Sun, 16 May 2021 22:40:34 -0000

Announcements and events; tribute to Cloyd Oaks; what's planned for the 2021 American Council of the Blind virtual convention

Sound Prints - May 9, 2021

Mon, 10 May 2021 02:06:04 -0000

Clubhouse on Android, auction rescheduled, and upcoming events; tips, ideas and opinions from Roundabout for living with little or no vision

Sound Prints - May 2, 2021

Mon, 03 May 2021 09:54:54 -0000

KCB events; news from ACB; Greater Louisville Council auction preview; Kentucky Derby fun

Sound Prints - April 25, 2021

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 01:56:19 -0000

Opinion article on accessible $20 bill; talking products from Speak to Me; how to apply for the KCB tech grant and scholarship

Sound Prints - April 18, 2021

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 21:38:30 -0000

Meet Natalie Couch, newly-elected president of the Greater Louisville Council of the Blind, and Debbie Persons, new member of the Greater Louisville Council Board of Directors

Sound Prints - April 11, 2021

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 01:30:01 -0000

News and announcements; finding ACB community events by phone; Cooking with Patti

Sound Prints - April 4, 2021

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 11:11:32 -0000

New KCB tech grant; announcements; Easter facts and trivia; snacks for diabetics; Talking Book Library news and excerpts from a book about Louisville

Sound Prints - March 28, 2021

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 11:27:06 -0000

How a blind guy trains and competes in the Ironman competition; HBO Max expands audio described content and more from the Internet

Sound Prints - March 21, 2021

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 07:17:54 -0000

Robert Felgar, CEO of Raz Mobility, presents and demos their cell phone designed especially for people who are blind or visually impaired.

Sound Prints - March 14, 2021

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 02:02:47 -0000

Announcements; transportation bill introduced in House; free minutes from Aira; stimulus bill highlights; 115 organizations support Prevent Blindness request for eye research funding

Sound Prints - March 7, 2021

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 05:34:40 -0000

News and announcements; celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Radio Storm - a look at two graduates of the Kentucky School for the Blind who run a very successful Internet radio station

Sound Prints - February 28, 2021

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 02:11:19 -0000

Crossroads Conference, update on travel with service animals, and more; President of KCB's Owensboro chapter meets with her Congressman; preview of the 2021 ACB Virtual Conference and Convention

Sound Prints - February 14, 2021

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 14:42:45 -0000

Announcements; Leadership Conference and Legislative Seminar details; developments on Windows 10X operating system

Sound Prints - February 7, 2021

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 20:24:32 -0000

ACB legislative imperatives; Chris Gray talks about continuous glucose monitors

Sound Prints - January 31, 2021

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 03:38:38 -0000

Meet KCB President Matt Selm; news from NLS Talking Book Libraries; COVID-19 vaccine do's and don't's; foods to lessen your stress

Sound Prints - January 24, 2021

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 02:28:03 -0000

upcoming events; memories, trivia, and involvement in sports as shared by attendees at the Jan. 15 Greater Louisville Council of the Blind Roundabout

Sound Prints - January 17, 2021

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 21:42:59 -0000

Virtual education at the Kentucky School for the Blind; rehab services in a virtual environment; announcements.

Sound Prints - January 10, 2021

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 03:11:29 -0000

Identifying your medications - audible prescription labels and where to find them

Sound Prints - January 3, 2021

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 15:39:00 -0000

From the 2020 KCB convention: Long-time on-air personality Joe Elliott discusses how radio has changed over the past 40 years, and how he, as a blind person, has adapted to those changes.

Sound Prints - December 20, 2020

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 01:46:00 -0000

Holiday announcements; Christmas with the Council - music, Christmas play, games, decorations, food, and Santa with the Greater Louisville Council of the Blind

Sound Prints - December 13, 2020

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 22:42:22 -0000

First COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Louisville for nationwide distribution; Microsoft Narrator improvements and update; Mammoth Cave tour

Sound Prints - December 6, 2020

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 05:42:28 -0000

Share Christmas memories with the KSB Alumni; ACB 2021 convention - new dates and early planning; ACB President Dan Spoone speaks at 2020 KCB convention

Sound Prints - November 29, 2020

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 20:00:36 -0000

New Information Line; Victor Reader Streams from Speedy Turtle; Jewelry and other gift ideas from Mama Otter and Earth Creations - businesses owned by people who are blind

Sound Prints - November 22, 2020

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 12:32:32 -0000

Featuring gift ideas from KCB convention exhibitors Nini Urschel with Scensy with ini and Catalina Martinez with Hayward Gourmet Popcorn and Confections.

Sound Prints - November 1, 2020

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 04:03:05 -0000

Audio Description news; accessible voting stories needed KCB convention info and computer giveaway; Star Trek - forerunner to today's accessibility

Sound Prints - October 25, 2020

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 12:56:15 -0000

KCB convention info; The first APH virtual annual meeting - a huge success 2 word games on your Alexa

Sound Prints - October 18, 2020

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 15:39:37 -0000

Metformin recall; 2021 ACB Convention is virtual; White Cane Day, delivery option for seniors, Kentucky Talking Book Library news, Covid contact tracing; incredible food facts

Sound Prints - October 11, 2020

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 09:09:41 -0000

The difference between cold, flu and Covid-19; the 2020 KCB conference and Convention - The Sky's the Limit; avoiding scams and ID theft

Sound Prints - September 27, 2020

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 09:07:39 -0000

ACB Crafters and Community Events; news about the new braille eReader being tested by NLS; feature - Our Special braille magazine, including an article on accessible voting

Sound Prints - September 20, 2020

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 14:48:10 -0000

Bill Hollander, Louisville Metro Councilperson who chairs the Metro Budget Committee, discusses the impact of Covid-19, protests, 5-G and more on communities across the nation at the Greater Louisville Council of the Blind quarterly meeting.

Sound Prints - September 13, 2020

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 11:10:40 -0000

KCB scholarship and tech grant available CCLVI events for people with low vision; positive changes in Kentucky cocational rehabilitation

Sound Prints - September 6, 2020

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 10:41:34 -0000

New KCB scholarship; changes help Office of Vocational Rehabilitation serve more people; Derby Party at Roundabout

Sound Prints - August 30, 2020

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 09:40:54 -0000

KCB Tech Grant now available; author Debby Green talks about losing vision, publishing her book and more; changes in Aira service; baked potatoes vs. sweet potatoes - news for diabetics

Sound Prints - August 23, 2020

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:52:49 -0000

Meet the BlindShell Phone, an accessible cell phone with speech and buttons created especially for the blind and visually impaired

Sound Prints - August 16, 2020

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 10:19:17 -0000

Around the Internet - articles on braille, braille Legos, 30 years of the ADA, a great dog story and more

Sound Prints - August 9, 2020

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 12:53:50 -0000

Journey through Vision Loss - 3 stories from a vision support call; memories of fairs and festivals from a Friday Roundabout with the Greater Louisville Council of the Blind

Sound Prints - August 2, 2020

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 11:06:37 -0000

KCB President Debbie Deatherage introduces the 2020 Kentucky Council of the Blind convention; ACB President Dan Spoone talks ACB Virtual Convention numbers and looks ahead to future events

Sound Prints - July 19, 2020

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 06:36:06 -0000

What's happening in ACB - President's and Executive Director's reports from the convention; report on the NLS Talking Book program with Karen Keninger, Director of the program

Sound Prints - July 12, 2020

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 01:16:00 -0000

ACB Virtual Convention - opening session highlights, ACB overview from the Board meeting, and glimpses of the ACB Families virtual campfire with Talking Book narrator Jack Fox.

Sound Prints - June 28 2020

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 21:01:30 -0000

It's exciting! It's huge! It's the 2020 Virtual Conference and Convention of the American Council of the Blind. This week's show is filled is news, announcements, and info about exhibits, tours, and program highlights to help your convention experience be incredible.

Sound Prints - June 21, 2020

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 13:56:04 -0000

Program sessions you won't want to miss at the ACB Virtual Convention; the 2020 ACB resolutions process; news and updates from the Kentucky School for the Blind Alumni

Sound Prints - June 14, 2020

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 04:47:45 -0000

A sampling of programs at the 2020 ACB Virtual Conference and Convention; accessible voting in the Kentucky primary; pros and cons of working from home

Sound Prints - June 7, 2020

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 15:39:53 -0000

New small business sells products for people with vision loss; Lions don't just buy glasses

Sound Prints - May 31, 2020

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 10:41:00 -0000

What's in style for spring and summer, with Patti Cox and Paula Wiese; accessibility at Adobe; counting carbs cheat sheet; ACB Community Calls - something for everyone on the weekly schedule

Sound Prints - May 24, 2020

Mon, 25 May 2020 11:20:17 -0000

New crochet pattern book from Deb Trevino; Microsoft's commitment to accessibility; product reviews from the ACB Mini Mall

Sound Prints - May 17, 2020

Mon, 18 May 2020 14:48:58 -0000

New merchandise at the ACB Mini Mall; graduation traditions; virtual graduation at the Kentucky School for the Blind

Sound Prints - May 3, 2020

Mon, 04 May 2020 00:58:08 -0000

Kentucky School for the Blind graduation, Founder's Day and Alumni news; rehabilitation services in Kentucky during Covid-19; Exhibit opportunities for individuals, affiliates and small businesses at the ACB Virtual Convention; Kentucky Derby Festival history - the Great Steamboat Race and the Great Balloon Fest

Sound Prints - April 23, 2020

Sat, 25 Apr 2020 15:00:19 -0000

ACB and accessible absentee voting; ObjectiveEd helps blind students learn braille at home; ACB and Be My Eyes; Coronavirus information; diabetics and the virus

Sound Prints - April 16, 2020

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 20:45:59 -0000

Stay connected with ACB Community Calls and ACB Radio; ACB virtual convention - sneak preview; Easter fun at Roundabout by Phone

Sound Prints - April 9, 2020

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 01:33:48 -0000

Meet ACB's new Director of Development; how to run a meeting

Sound Prints - April 2, 2020

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 11:37:36 -0000

ACB virtual convention; working from home, job accessibility and job accommodations

Sound Prints - March 22, 2020

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 11:48:10 -0000

New programs, schedule changes, and on-line opportunities created due to the coronavirus outbreak; interview with ACB President, Dan Spoone - how ACB is helping you stay connected

Sound Prints - March 13, 2020

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 09:12:00 -0000

quick and easy recipe, details about the 2020 U.S. census, meet Jason Castonguay

Sound Prints - March 5, 2020

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 03:54:31 -0000

Using Legos for rock climbing, The reader's theater and the Helen Keller collection at the American Printing House museum, funding for older Americans' programs

Sound Prints - February 27, 2020

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:21:29 -0000

ACB Next Generation - newest ACB affiliate; KCB attends ACB leadership meetings and visits Capitol Hill; good books shared at Page Turners

Sound Prints - February 20, 2020

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 12:47:20 -0000

ACB Board of Directors, Leadership and Legislative Seminar meeting information; Blue Diego Investment Group buys Aira; February audio description update

Sound Prints - February 13, 2020

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 16:04:10 -0000

Issues with accessible pedestrian signals; scams and safety tips; ACB membership time

Sound Prints - February 6, 2020

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 12:23:24 -0000

Our First Jobs; accessible absentee voting in West Virginia; new policies for service animals in Fair Housing regulations; bad foods aren't as bad as you thought

Sound Prints - January 30, 2020

Sun, 02 Feb 2020 12:19:53 -0000

Starting your own business; sneak peek at tours planned for the 2020 ACB Conference and Convention

Sound Prints - January 23, 2020

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 10:56:15 -0000

Helping people during natural disasters; Blackboard materials now accessible for students; rules for service dogs on airplanes; the New Jersey state dog; billions of searchable records for genealogists on myHeritage.com

SoundPrints - January 10, 2020

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 12:38:24 -0000

ACB audio description news; blind actors in the Apple series "see"; expanding accessibility in Apple products; more security when using Uber

Sound Prints - December 29, 2019

Sun, 29 Dec 2019 20:55:09 -0000

ACB President Dan Spoone looks back at 2019 and forward to 2020 in AC B; new opportunities for blind chess players with Jim Thoune; sound bytes from the Greater Louisville and Bluegrass Council Christmas parties, a GLCB Roundabout, and the Kentucky School for the Blind Christmas music program

Sound Prints - December, 19, 2019

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 12:47:07 -0000

From the 2019 Kentucky Council of the Blind Conference and Convention - What happens in surgery after you go to sleep, presented by Lucian and Sheryl Lott, both nurses and members of the Support Alliance of the Visually Impaired in Owensboro, KY.

Sound Prints - December 9, 2019

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 12:47:04 -0000

New Helen Keller acuuisitions at the American Printing House museum; singing and dancing with the band - adapting the on-stage world to vision loss

Sound Prints - November 28, 2019

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 01:20:41 -0000

ACB Radio Holiday Auction instructions, plus items up for bid; includes descriptions and donors

Sound Prints - November 21, 2019

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 01:03:41 -0000

Updates from the Kentucky Talking Book Library; the paratransit of the future

Sound Prints - November 7, 2019

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 23:01:12 -0000

ACB Families membership drive; proposed bill to benefit children who are blind, deaf or deaf-blind; new apple emoji; quiet car sounds; products from Guidelights and Gadgets

Sound Prints - October 31, 2019

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 19:56:24 -0000

The history of the white cane and White Cane Safety Day, plus new mobility-related products; a program presented by the Bluegrass Council of the Blind in Lexington, Kentucky.

Sound Prints - October 24, 2019

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 16:50:35 -0000

Kentucky Council of the Blind convention overview; Microsoft grant helps create app to teach braille; diabetes myths and menus

Sound Prints - October 17, 2019

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 17:18:07 -0000

New low vision groups in Kentucky, American Printing House for the Blind acquires Helen Keller collection; Camp Kysoc receives beautification award from Kentucky Governor Matthew Beavin; Type 2 diabetes tips

Sound Prints - October 10, 2019

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 22:25:33 -0000

More accessible features from Hulu; web accessibility covered under Title III of the Ada; food news for diabetics

Sound Prints - October 3, 2019

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 08:35:34 -0000

Update on Larry Turnbull and a look back at his role with ACB Radio over the years; announcements and calendar

Sound Prints - September 26, 2019

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 07:07:39 -0000

ACB staff member appointed to new Air Carrier advisory council; news about the ACB Radio Holiday Auction; new grant for disabled photographers; more accessible Apple TV

Sound Prints - September 19, 2019

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 19:29:07 -0000

New meeting times for ACB Families and the Kentucky School for the Blind Alumni Board; meet Amanda Selm, one of the 2019 ACB JPMorgan Chase Leadership Fellows; remembering Burt Boyer with Dr. Tuck Tinsley, former President of the American Printing House for the Blind.

Sound Prints - September 12, 2019

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 13:00:26 -0000

2020 ACB convention announcement; audio description contest; new ACB products in the Mini Mall

Sound Prints - September 4, 2019

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 03:43:08 -0000

News from Legos - braille bricks for teaching kids to read and braille and audio instructions for helping people who are visually impaired to build with Lego sets; demo using Lego braille instructions and Aira to build a model from a kit; articles about more accessibility in Google Docs, emergency broadcasts accessible to people with vision and hearing impairments, and disability rights

Sound Prints - August 28, 2019

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 22:45:00 -0000

Meet Cindy Van Winkle, ACB's new Membership Services Co-ordinator; two related articles on the employment outlook for people with disabilities in an economy with a low unemployment rate

Sound Prints - August 18, 2019

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 10:33:01 -0000

Meet Denise Colley, ACB's new secretary; old-time radio bloopers

Sound Prints - August 11, 2019

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 01:49:54 -0000

Kentucky School for the Blind 2018-2019 year in review with Principal Jackie Williams; Domino Pizza website accessibility lawsuit; new initiative on aging and vision loss

Sound Prints - August 4, 2019

Sun, 04 Aug 2019 19:17:52 -0000

Jeff Bishop, ACB Board member and Acting Managing Director of ACB Radio, shares exciting changes coming to ACB Radio; Jessica Belcher, Athletic Director at the Kentucky School for the Blind, outlines present and future sports activities at KSB.

Sound Prints - July 21, 2019

Sun, 21 Jul 2019 23:52:36 -0000

Free talking prescription labels at Walmart and Sams Clubs; last-minute KSB Alumni details; August webinars on ABLE accounts; pet care, pet health and pet nutrition tips

Sound Prints - July 14, 2019

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 00:50:52 -0000

New officers and directors at ACB - nominations, seconding speeches, a glimpse at the voting process, and emotional acceptance speeches

Sound Prints - June 30, 2019

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 22:54:13 -0000

Listen to the ACB 58th annual Conference and Convention from Rochester, New York, on ACB Radio. Find out what will be livestreamed and/or broadcast on a recorded delay. Tips on how to listen free from anywhere in the world.

Sound Prints - June 23, 2019

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 22:05:47 -0000

Virtual reality glasses in the workplace; enhanced ID's - requirements, costs, who needs them and more

Sound Prints - June 16, 2019

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 23:37:56 -0000

Orbit Reader news; more accessibility with Apple; meet a racehorse trainer up close and personal

Sound Prints - June 9, 2019

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 22:01:52 -0000

Highlights from the Kentucky School for the Blind 2019 commencement program Commencement

Sound Prints - May 26, 2019

Sun, 26 May 2019 22:20:19 -0000

New bags and totes at the ACB Mini Mall; Friends in Art in the spotlight; a new accessible cell phone for people who are blind, low vision, or hearing impaired; new video game for the blind coming soon

Sound Prints - May 19, 2019

Sun, 19 May 2019 21:16:07 -0000

ACB supports new ABLE Act; meet Ron Brooks - the person, the transportation professional, and the chair of the ACB Board of Publications and the ACB Transportation Committee; Voices from Around the World with Sandra Sermons, ACB International Relations Committee chair

Sound Prints - May 12, 2019

Sun, 12 May 2019 22:48:58 -0000

ADA Notification bill; Xbox braille controller; new job at the ballpark; Kentucky School for the Blind Founder's Day

Sound Prints - May 5, 2019

Sun, 05 May 2019 23:28:37 -0000

The 2019 ACB conference and Convention in Rochester - the latest updates, sponsored discounts, and details about all things convention with Janet Dickelman, ACB Convention Co-ordinator

Sound Prints - April 28, 2019

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 23:47:37 -0000

50th anniversary of the Kentucky Talking Book Library - speakers include Barbara Penigor, Director of the library; Michael Martys from NLS; Derrick Ramsey, former NFL quarterback and Secretary of the KY Education Cabinet; Kentucky's Lieutenant Governor; author Virginia Smith; and others.

Sound Prints - April 21, 2019

Sun, 21 Apr 2019 20:44:35 -0000

Building membership in your affiliate or chapter; 2018 NLS braille and talking book library statistics; new Nintendo gaming accessibility; sounds increase safety in electric vehicles; healthier menu options at fast-food restaurants

Sound Prints - April 14, 2019

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 23:01:06 -0000

ACB Board member Dan Dillon talks membership recruitment and fundraising at the 2019 KCB Crossroads conference; profile of ACB Board member, Jeff Bishop, and his work with Microsoft

Sound Prints - March 31, 2019

Sun, 31 Mar 2019 23:42:59 -0000

Hulu adds audio-described content; source for low-cost, high-quality hearing aids; gene therapy research for retinitis pigmentosa

Sound Prints - March 24, 2019

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 23:08:59 -0000

Meet Nancy Christine Feela from the ACB Minneapolis office and learn about her family's maple syrup-making operation; learn membership recruitment and retention techniques to help you grow your chapter or organization at the 2019 Kentucky Council of the Blind Crossroads Conference - all the details are here

Sound Prints - March 17, 2019

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 19:11:44 -0000

From the Sound Prints archive: Dan Spoone - growing up visually impaired,, working at Cinderella's Castle in Disneyworld, running a pizza parlor, joining the corporate world, to ACB First Vice President

Sound Prints - March 10, 2019

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 20:36:39 -0000

Talking Books - A Kentucky Perspective; personal and family histories - preserving early childhood memories

Sound Prints - March 3, 2019

Sun, 03 Mar 2019 23:18:10 -0000

KCB visits Capitol Hill about low vision, diabetes, Medicare and autonomous vehicles; tips for writing your personal and family history

Sound Prints - February 24, 2019

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 00:15:39 -0000

child actors in American Printing House for the Blind Braille Reader's Theater; recommended books from Page Turners

Sound Prints - February 17, 2019

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 01:32:52 -0000

tours at ACB national convention; new administrators and more services at the Kentucky Department of Blind Services; projects and activities of the Kentucky Council of the Blind and its chapters, ACB Lions, ACB Families, and Library Users of America; accessibility for blind diabetics of the Freestyle Libra glucose monitoring system

Sound Prints - February 10, 2019

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 00:16:08 -0000

United States is 50th nation to officially join the Marrakesh treaty; low vision equipment, accessible devices for diabetics, and autonomous vehicles - major legislative imperatives for ACB visit to Capitol Hill; a Super Bowl party at Perkins, KSB student writes award-winning play, audio description around the world, and emoji recognizing people with disabilities

Sound Prints - February 3, 2019

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 00:41:30 -0000

Marrakesh Treaty sent to WIPO; new way to listen to the weekly ACB Advocacy update; news about Nearby Explorer, the wayfinding app from APH; how live plays and musicals are audio described

Sound Prints - January 27, 2019

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 01:21:20 -0000

Court requires accessibility on Domino Pizza website; questions to ask your doctor after a diagnosis; free offer from Aira; how to find helpful and fun books, such as those by Joey Green, on Bookshare.org

Sound Prints - January 20, 2019

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 00:16:09 -0000

George Eastman tour at 2019 ACB convention; ACB scholarship reminder; low vision support group member uses CyberEyez for work and everyday tasks; architect says he is more successful after losing vision

Sound Prints - January 13, 2019

Sun, 13 Jan 2019 22:37:34 -0000

ACB Audio Description Project celebrates 10th birthday; resources for finding described movies, TV shows, streamed video and more; hiring people with disabilities is good business

Sound Prints - January 6, 2019

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 21:00:26 -0000

How to apply for an ACB scholarship; job and career study; theater group needs new home; diabetes research and new continuous monitoring glucose system

Sound Prints - December 23, 2018

Sun, 23 Dec 2018 21:45:38 -0000

New monthly activity for ACB members under 40, sponsored by ACB Next Generation; Delta modifies service animal policy; meet Darren Harbour and Imagine Blind Players; Santa visits the Christmas with the Council party in Louisville

Sound Prints - December 16, 2018

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 00:04:54 -0000

employment for people with vision loss; report on merger of Office for the Blind and Office of Vocational Rehabilitation; the Social Security disability determination process

Sound Prints - December 9, 2018

Sun, 09 Dec 2018 23:12:29 -0000

ACB Radio Holiday Auction sets new records; a different look at life in the Middle East, including observations on accessible money and touch screens on international flights

Sound Prints - December 2, 2018

Sun, 02 Dec 2018 20:42:48 -0000

Star Trek technology becomes reality today - Michael McCarty, speaker, Captain Kirk dinner at the 2018 Kentucky Council of the Blind Conference and Convention; montage of the Christmas with the Council Party from Dec. 1 2018

Sound Prints - November 25, 2018

Sun, 25 Nov 2018 23:27:42 -0000

Get ready to bid and buy at the 2018 ACB Radio Holiday Auction, All proceeds help support ACB Radio, and keep great programming coming to you throughout the year. Find out how to register and join in the fun, all from the comfort of your home. There's even a list of the 77 items in this year's auction, presented in the order they will be up for bid.

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SoundPrints - November 18, 2018

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 04:32:54 -0000

Kentucky Council of the Blind Conference and Convention Sponsors; KCB banquet speech - Infinite Diversity with Infinite Combinations by Brian Charlson; KCB 2018 awards presentations

Sound Prints - November 11, 2018

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 00:07:42 -0000

KCB 2018 Conference and Convention details and exhibitor previews

Sound Prints - November 4, 2018

Sun, 04 Nov 2018 23:43:01 -0000

Spotlight on ACB Families - your chance to win; new features in the ACB e-Forum; diabetes and carbs; announcements, reminders and the calendar

Sound Prints - October 28, 2018

Sun, 28 Oct 2018 22:54:42 -0000

ACB Families holiday membership drive; KCB conference and convention details; audio description and Hulu with Brian Charlson; Illinois program to test self-driving cars; California lawsuit over accessible formats

Sound Prints - October 21, 2018

Sun, 21 Oct 2018 21:52:29 -0000

Hulu to provide accessible content; fashion and style for men and women - Paula Wiese at the GLCB Roundabout

Sound Prints - October 14, 2018

Sun, 14 Oct 2018 23:02:38 -0000

Marrakesh Treaty signed by President Trump; quiet car to make noise; 2018 Kentucky Council of the Blind Conference and Convention details; Supreme Court facts

Sound Prints - October 7, 2018

Sun, 07 Oct 2018 23:59:45 -0000

Certification for audio describers; proposed legislation to update the ADA; more audible pedestrian signals in New York; how sighted people see people who are blind

Sound Prints - September 30, 2018

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 23:54:05 -0000

New merged vocational rehabilitation services in Kentucky; new ways to find games on Amazon Echo devices; demo of My Farm, an Alexa game; ACB announcements and press release

Sound Prints - September 23, 2018

Sun, 23 Sep 2018 22:40:31 -0000

Tony Stephens writes about autonomous vehicles; time to start planning for the seventh ACB Radio Holiday Auction

Sound Prints - September 16, 2018

Sun, 16 Sep 2018 23:03:38 -0000

Demo of Be My Eyes and Besprecular, two apps that handle tasks that require vision; the future of accessibility in developing technologies; visually impaired contestant on "Dancing with the Stars, call to action on autonomous vehicles and the disabled, and the future of macular degeneration treatments

Sound prints - September 9, 2018

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 00:00:16 -0000

Cooking with the Tupperware microwave grill; Work Play, a free word game for the Alexa; articles about technology and the future of braille, grocery shopping with the Aira glasses, and accessibility of realty websites

Sound Prints - September 2, 2018

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 22:31:50 -0000

Meet Jim Kracht, retired attorney, music box collector and new member of the ACB Board; two Alexa tricks and the Trivia Treat game for Echo devices

Sound Prints - August 26, 2018

Sun, 26 Aug 2018 23:43:59 -0000

Good books shared at the August Page Turners; Instant Pot pressure cooker demo - using it safely as a blind or visually impaired person

Sound Prints - August 19, 2018

Sun, 19 Aug 2018 21:51:13 -0000

ACB 2019 conference and convention in Rochester, New York; new national group for younger members now forming

Sound Prints - August 12, 2018

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 22:41:22 -0000

New ACB affiliate for young members now forming; articles on accessibility, art, and running; 2018 KSB Alumni sponsors

Sound Prints - August 5, 2018

Sun, 05 Aug 2018 22:54:13 -0000

Radio from AM to the Internet - Kentucky School for the Blind Alumni and current students in radio; featuring Raymond Randles, B. T. Kimbrough, Michael McCarty, Alex Stine and Mason Tilley; a Bards and Storytellers production from the American Printing House for the Blind and the KSB Alumni Association

Sound Prints - July 29, 2018

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 00:14:25 -0000

New Board for KSB Alumni; Jack Fox and Jill Fox, Talking Book narrators and radio personalities, at the KSB Alumni banquet; the Kentucky School for the Blind Alumni goes live on the Radio Storm and ACB Interactive

Sound Prints - July 22, 2018

Sun, 22 Jul 2018 22:47:20 -0000

Deb Trevino, a 2018 JP Morgan Leadership Fellow, recounts her experiences at the 73rd ACB Conference and Convention in St. Louis; Dave Trevino, musician and storyteller, introduces his Jack Rondell mysteries and his new business to market his work

Sound Prints - July 15, 2018

Sun, 15 Jul 2018 23:42:44 -0000

ACB highlights for the past year; corporate and individual convention sponsors; Microsoft wins ACB Olsen Award; report on employment of people with disabilities; Kentucky mockingbird sings at night; class action suit filed in New York City - need more audible signals

Sound Prints - July 8, 2018

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 23:14:52 -0000

A first-timer's view of the ACB conference and convention in St. Louis; opening convention session highlights

SoundPrints - June 24, 2018

Sun, 24 Jun 2018 21:40:22 -0000

ACB convention broadcast schedule on ACB Radio; radio theme at the 2018 Kentucky School for the Blind Alumni Conference and Reunion, comments needed on flying with service dogs; articles from around the Internet

SoundPrints - June 17, 2018

Sun, 17 Jun 2018 23:33:24 -0000

Marrakesh Treaty reminder; tips on tipping; demo of Blindfold Runner, a new accessible game for the iPhone

Sound Prints - June 10, 2018

Mon, 11 Jun 2018 12:09:38 -0000

Graduation Ceremonies at the Kentucky School for the Blind; ACB receives award; Apple accessibility; Internet radio station at the Kentucky School for the Blind

Sound Prints - June 3, 2018

Sun, 03 Jun 2018 21:08:09 -0000

Brief history of braille; blind magician to speak at ACB convention; Crossroads banquet address by Dan Spoone, ACB First Vice President

Sound Prints - May 27, 2018

Sun, 27 May 2018 22:29:54 -0000

Anthony Stephens on Marrakesh Treaty in U.S. Senate; Paula Wiese speaks at 2018 Crossroads luncheon

Sound Prints - May 20, 2018

Mon, 21 May 2018 00:49:19 -0000

Apple teaches blind kids to code; comment sought for change to Federal regulations for service dogs on planes; memories of Marlaina Lieberg; Marlaina's description of a visit to a glacier, from the Sound Prints archives

Sound Prints - May 13, 2018

Sun, 13 May 2018 18:05:27 -0000

ACB convention pre-registration tips and tricks; the life of a man who was blind in the late 1800's in Delaware; Microsoft commitment to accessibility for people with disabilities

Sound Prints - May 6, 2018

Sun, 06 May 2018 21:37:56 -0000

Proposed merger of services for the blind and vocational rehabilitation in Kentucky; blind actress on NCIS; Uber and Lyft used for paratransit in Kansas City

SoundPrints - April 29, 2018

Sun, 29 Apr 2018 23:01:44 -0000

new accessible Pinterest app, spotlight on the ACB International Relations Committee and the Council of Citizens with Low Vision International; calendar of upcoming events

Sound Prints - April 22, 2018

Sun, 22 Apr 2018 22:40:04 -0000

New procedure restores ability to see light; remembering Sue Ammeter, a great advocate; new resources for audio described TV and videos

Sound Prints - April 15, 2018

Sun, 15 Apr 2018 20:32:50 -0000

Blind vendor turned wedding planner and caterer; blinded vet observes his changed world without vision

Sound Prints - April 1, 2018

Sun, 01 Apr 2018 18:37:06 -0000

Meet Claire Stanley, ACB's newest employee; Dave Wilkinson new Director of Sales at APH; California Council of the Blind wins voting rights lawsuit; HR620 appears to die in U.S. Senate, protecting the ADA

Sound Prints - March 25, 2018

Sun, 25 Mar 2018 22:47:46 -0000

Swimming is more than a hobby; accessible magazines; ACB collaborates with Cisco Systems; new Blindfold Crossword game; Apple proposes new emojis in collaboration with ACB

Sound Prints - March 18, 2018

Mon, 19 Mar 2018 00:14:36 -0000

Crossroads Conference - Let Your Journey Begin; APH Reader's Theater; Marrakesh Treaty introduced in Senate; guide dogs in Iowa; Walmart expands grocery delivery

Sound Prints - March 11, 2018

Sun, 11 Mar 2018 22:04:29 -0000

Crossroads Conference - Let Your Journey Begin; KCB Goes to Capitol Hill; Girl Scout Cooky History and recipes

Sound Prints - March 4, 2018

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 00:25:52 -0000

new Uber Health transportation; what does a personal trainer do; new multi-line braille display; Delta airlines and guide dogs; blindeds vet speaks out about blindness; new Microsoft wayfinding app

SoundPrints - February 18 and 25, 2018

Wed, 21 Feb 2018 09:01:46 -0000

Intro to the Orbit Reader; new training center for the blind; Baum USA closes its doors; proposed changes in the ADA pass House; membership premiums in ACB affiliates

Sound Prints - February 11, 2018

Mon, 12 Feb 2018 00:09:47 -0000

Apply for a video magnifier from CCLVI; APH and AFB partner - Dr. Craif Meador explains how some services will change; flying passenger drones, where to find audio described video, and Eric Bridges featured in national magazine

Sound Prints - February 4, 2018

Sun, 04 Feb 2018 23:49:27 -0000

upcoming events at the APH museum; Leader Dogs for the Blind; new policies for flying with guide dogs, assistance dogs and emotional support dogs create debate

Sound Prints - January 28, 2018

Sun, 28 Jan 2018 23:13:57 -0000

2018 ACB convention tours; events at the Printing House; partnership between AIRA and Perkins

Sound Prints - January 21, 2018

Sun, 21 Jan 2018 23:19:19 -0000

Delta's new policy for flying with service animals; internship, scholarship, and leadership fellow opportunities; Facebook news feed changes; government shutdown info

Sound Prints - January 14, 2018

Sun, 14 Jan 2018 22:01:51 -0000

How to find the dream job with Ray Campbell; long distance phone calls 65 years ago; scholarship announcements

Sound Prints - January 7, 2018

Sun, 07 Jan 2018 21:50:51 -0000

Looking Back and Looking Ahead in ACB; ACB 2018 scholarships with Denise Colley; gene therapy, facial recognition on Facebook, and new wayfinding with APH

Sound Prints - December 17, 2017

Sun, 17 Dec 2017 22:53:28 -0000

accessible technology in the skies; app that reads handwriting; gift idea recipe; Christmas with the Council montage with Mitzi Friedlander; Christmas with our Northern Kentucky and Owensboro chapters

Sound Prints - December 10, 2017

Sun, 10 Dec 2017 22:10:01 -0000

New Able accounts for people on limited incomes; David Trott's banquet speech at the 2017 KCB convention; Michael Cleveland, KSB 1999 graduate, nominated for Grammy

Sound Prints - December 3, 2017

Sun, 03 Dec 2017 21:38:44 -0000

Play dates from Imagine Blind Players; Bill Hollander and David Trott address the 2017 convention of the Kentucky Council of the Blind; the Accessibilible Cities project from the American Printing House for the Blind; Kentucky Talking Book Library wins KCB Community Service Award; Kim Charlson writes about Roundabout in the ACB E-Forum

Sound Prints - November 26, 2017

Sun, 26 Nov 2017 23:39:50 -0000

Council Christmas parties; ACB Radio Holiday Auction rules and item preview

Sound Prints - November 19. 2017

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 02:22:57 -0000

New members of the KCB Board; future of Kentucky services for the blind; preserving photos and old tape recordings

Sound Prints - November 12, 2017

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 00:31:41 -0000

New items in the ACB Mini Mall; latest news about the Blindfold Games with Marty Schulz; FireFox accessibility issues, Re-introduction of the Cogswell-Macy Act, brief look at tax reform, and tactile fireworks at Disney

Sound Prints - November 5, 2017

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 01:47:41 -0000

KCB convention updates; presentation by Lion Jack Lenk, the first totally blind Lions District Governor in the St. Louis area; triplets who are blind receive Boy Scout Eagle awards; GM tests driverless cars; new crosswalk in Iceland; bakery run by the visually impaired

Sound Prints - October 29, 2017

Sun, 29 Oct 2017 19:44:31 -0000

Hit a Home Run with KCB at the upcoming 44th annual conference and convention; Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director, discusses oral testimony submitted in accessible currency case; Penny Reeder, president of Guide Dog Users Inc, discusses problems related to service dogs

Sound Prints - October 22, 2017

Sun, 22 Oct 2017 23:52:13 -0000

Stipend for KCB convention; new text-reading app; NLS projects will make reading easier; new gene therapy treatment helps people with rare form of RP; web accessibility and the courts; new text-to-braille device under development

Sound Prints - October 15, 2017

Sun, 15 Oct 2017 23:02:19 -0000

Excitement 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 impaired

Sound Prints - October 8, 2017

Sun, 08 Oct 2017 21:39:16 -0000

Roby Olympics at KSB; KCB chapter ideas from SAVI in Owensboro; phone and email scams

Sound Prints - October 1, 2017

Sun, 01 Oct 2017 23:24:02 -0000

New blood glucose meter approved; Blindfold Bop game app for the iPhone demo and a list of Blindfold games; how healthy are those appetizers?

Sound Prints - September 24, 2017

Sun, 24 Sep 2017 23:26:01 -0000

New videos about iOS 11; Amazon Fire accessibility; Bards and Storytellers program from the American Printing House museum about Mack and Bob, a singing duo from a hundred years ago; a look at the Salvation Army

Sound Prints - September 17, 2017

Sun, 17 Sep 2017 23:43:05 -0000

Blindfold Bop iPhone app - an accessible game; ACB advocacy and governmental affairs update; new glucose meter, maybe - game changer for blind diabetics; Alexa talks to Cortana

Sound Prints - September 10, 2017

Sun, 10 Sep 2017 23:07:11 -0000

Self-driving car legislation passes House; what's ahead in the Senate and what questions face us in the future. Guest speaker is Mark Richert, Director of Public Policy with the American Foundation for the Blind

Sound Prints - September 3, 2017

Sun, 03 Sep 2017 19:20:52 -0000

Relive the total eclipse from Nashville; another perspective of the eclipse from Louisville; music trivia chapter activity

Sound Prints - August 20, 2017

Sun, 20 Aug 2017 19:54:57 -0000

Ron Brooks presents a new parent and families telephone support group from ACB Families; Micheal Hudson, director of the American Printing House for the Blind museum, shares "KSB Secrets: 10 Things You Didn't Know about the Kentucky School for the Blind"

Sound Prints - August 13, 2017

Sun, 13 Aug 2017 21:42:16 -0000

Learn how to listen to the audio description of the total eclipse with Joel Snyder and Dan Dillon; new Medicare/Medicaid bill explained by Tony Stephens, ACB Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs

Sound Prints - August 6, 2017

Sun, 06 Aug 2017 19:36:22 -0000

Reading with the Seeing AI app from Microsoft; Dan Spoone, Part II; Jackie Williams, new Principal at the Kentucky School for the Blind; calendar of events and more

Sound Prints - July 30, 2017

Sun, 30 Jul 2017 18:41:49 -0000

Meet Dan Spoone, ACB First Vice President from Orlando, FL; Brian Charlson, Director of Technology at the Carroll Center for the Blind in Boston, talks accessible appliances and cooking gadgets; Calendar of Events

Sound Prints - July 23, 2017

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 22:51:15 -0000

Doug Powell, new member of the ACB Board, shares unusual jobs from his past, experiences as a triathlete and more; Brian Charlson, Director of Technology at the Carroll Center in Boston, introduces AIRA, a service to help read and navigate your environment

Sound Prints - July 16, 2017

Sun, 16 Jul 2017 23:44:28 -0000

Meet David Trott, ACB's new Treasurer; easy dump dinners from a Kindle book; great news for TV fans, a new free iPhone app that can read to you, and more

Sound Prints - July 9, 2017

Sun, 09 Jul 2017 13:27:08 -0000

Kentucky School for the Blind 2017 Alumni Reunion information; preview Bards and Storytellers at the Printing House with Kathy and Tom Arnold; ACB election montage

Sound Prints - June, 25, 2017

Sun, 25 Jun 2017 22:28:15 -0000

2017 ACB convention broadcast schedule on ACB Radio; meet Cora McNabb, acting director of the Kentucky Office for the Blind; looking back at the first season for the Imagine Blind Players theater troupe, and looking ahead to the next performance

Sound Prints - June 18, 2017

Mon, 19 Jun 2017 01:35:41 -0000

Meet the Orbit Reader 20 - it's almost here! Update on Newsline; legislative victories in Texas and Tennessee; blind seamstresses sew designer gowns

Sound Prints - June 11, 2017

Sun, 11 Jun 2017 23:40:51 -0000

Amazon Prime now very affordable for folks on limited incomes; Amazon Prime benefits; new products at the Mini Mall

Sound Prints - June 4, 2017

Sun, 04 Jun 2017 22:52:59 -0000

New scholarships, OFB KBE director retires; demo of articles read by VoiceOver; meet the 2017 ACB First-Timers and Leadership Fellows; your input requested and settlement concerning audio description and theaters; driverless vehicles and accessibility for people with disabilities

Sound Prints - May 28, 2017

Mon, 29 May 2017 00:12:39 -0000

Window-Eyes to JAWS webinar information; demo of Galaxy barcode reader; demo of ScripTalk, a solution for identifying medications; sound bytes from the 2017 graduation at the Kentucky School for the Blind; music fund at Roundabout

Sound Prints - May 21, 2017

Sun, 21 May 2017 20:55:34 -0000

Presentation of the Paul J. Langan Distinguished Service Award from the Kentucky School for the Blind; overview of technology sessions from Microsoft, Google, Charter Communications, Sprint and more at the upcoming convention of the American Council of the Blind in Reno/Sparks, NV

Sound Prints - May 14, 2017

Mon, 15 May 2017 00:22:22 -0000

Sound Prints 15th anniversary - a look back; the Kentucky School for the Blind celebrates 175 years; Countdown to 175 Essay Contest winners

Sound Prints - May 7, 2017

Mon, 08 May 2017 07:29:50 -0000

Lyft guide dog policy; more visual impairment among children; successful fundraiser from the Alabama Council of the Blind; more accessibility for airline passengers; VFO acquires another company

Sound Prints - April 30, 2017

Sun, 30 Apr 2017 23:26:31 -0000

Imagine Blind Players Theater Troupe with Darren Harbour; new ways to listen to ACB Radio with Jeff Bishop; tips for raising money for the 2017 ACB Walk and the Kentucky e-Racers team

Sound Prints - April 23, 2017

Sun, 23 Apr 2017 22:59:03 -0000

Continuing saga of accessible online audio and video from University of California Berkeley; interview with Allison Flanagan, retiring Director of Kentucky Office for the Blind; new scholarships, VFO tech sessions at the 2017 ACB convention, runner uses technology as a guide in Boston Marathon, and proposed law in Texas related to service and guide dogs

Sound Prints - April 16, 2017

Mon, 17 Apr 2017 12:01:33 -0000

Cooking with Bill Deatherage, new principal at KSB, personnel changes at OFB and OVR, visually impaired runners in the Boston Marathon, web inaccessibility with Vint Cerf and more

Sound Prints - April 9, 2017

Mon, 10 Apr 2017 05:47:48 -0000

Articles and announcements from around ACB; 175th anniversary Founders' Day dinner at the Kentucky School for the Blind; Seeing Eye puppies at the Newark airport, a special project at the Kentucky School for the Blind, and an art exhibit of paintings by artists with low vision

Sound Prints - April 2, 2017

Mon, 03 Apr 2017 00:07:23 -0000

Events at the American Printing House for the Blind museum; free eye screenings for service and guide dogs; cooking with the senses; a new low vision chapter in KCB

Sound Prints - March 26, 2017

Sun, 26 Mar 2017 21:49:27 -0000

Blind and low vision customers can't order food at new high-tech restaurants; court cases against inaccessible high-tech restaurant and vending machines; Supreme Court decision helps disabled students; technology industry for the disabled expected to mushroom in the coming years

Sound Prints - March 19, 2017

Mon, 20 Mar 2017 01:20:18 -0000

resources for accessible on-line books, including Kindle and Kindle app; American Printing House for the Blind Braille Reader's Theater; UC Berkeley decides to remove free video and audio from iTunes U rather than make files accessible

Sound Prints - March 12, 2017

Sun, 12 Mar 2017 22:47:36 -0000

Cooking with an air fryer; legislation and advocacy in 2017; First-timer and Leadership Fellows Awards available for the 2017 ACB Conference and Convention in Reno

Sound Prints - March 5, 2017

Mon, 06 Mar 2017 00:35:10 -0000

New Kentucky low vision affiliate, Kentucky Office for the Blind Executive Director retires, applications for two GDUI First-Timers announced, and CCLVI to award video magnifiers; excerpts from ACB Executive Director report at Midyear; entertaining and useful Alexa skills for the Amazon Echo and Dot

Sound Prints - February 26, 2017

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 04:48:55 -0000

audio description awards; gardening - a hobby for people with low vision; Supreme Court decision - guide dogs can go to school; books on technology; calendar of events

Sound Prints - February 12, 2017

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 11:52:32 -0000

Become an ACB Leadership Fellow at the 2017 ACB Conference and Convention in Reno; new low vision group in Kentucky; accessible TV and solving issues with structured negotiations; upcoming events

Sound Prints - February 5, 2017

Sun, 05 Feb 2017 22:57:28 -0000

Facebook enhances picture descriptions; 175th anniversary and essay contest at the Kentucky School for the Blind; sneak peek at the 2017 ACB national conference and convention in Reno; demo of Pandora, TuneIn and iHeartMedia on Alexa; calendar of events

Sound Prints - January 29, 2017

Mon, 30 Jan 2017 00:25:05 -0000

new phone scam and top scams from 2016; author Lynne Raimondo and the Library Users of America (LUA); new cooking activities from the Greater Louisville Council of the Blind and easy recipes; accessible forms and publications from the IRS; the Sound Prints calendar.

Sound Prints - January 22, 2017

Sun, 22 Jan 2017 16:46:57 -0000

Jobs for blind people at the US Census Bureau; new low vision group forming in Kentucky; memories of Talking Book narrator Milton Metz

Sound Prints - January 15, 2017

Sun, 15 Jan 2017 23:01:15 -0000

Announcements about scholarships, audio description of inauguration day, and passing of Talking Book narrator Milton Metz; Alexa vs. Siri with Brian Charlson; calendar of events

Sound Prints - January 8, 2017

Mon, 09 Jan 2017 00:53:47 -0000

How to apply for 2017-2018 ACB and CCLVI scholarships; app updates; meet Tristan Parsons, Interim Principal at the Kentucky School for the Blind; new rules for accessible TV set-top boxes and controls; the Sound Prints calendar

Sound Prints - December 25, 2016

Sun, 25 Dec 2016 02:01:22 -0000

2016 in review, a look ahead to the new year, and holiday wishes with guests Kim Charlson, President of the American Council of the Blind, and representatives of the seven chapters of the Kentucky Council of the Blind.

Sound Prints - December 18, 2016

Mon, 19 Dec 2016 00:56:07 -0000

Eric Bridges discusses ACB accomplishments in 2016 and looks ahead to 2017 and the new Trump administration; tips for using essential oils around the house

Sound Prints - December 4, 2016

Sun, 04 Dec 2016 22:42:12 -0000

A book by students at the Kentucky School for the Blind; KCB 2016 awards; Santa visits the Christmas with the Council celebration

Sound Prints - November 27, 2016

Mon, 28 Nov 2016 01:25:52 -0000

Holiday announcements, news about the ACB Monthly Monetary Support Program and a chance to win a great prize, and details and a list of the 70 items up for bid in the ACB Radio Holiday Auction on Sunday, December 4, 2016

Sound Prints - November 20, 2016

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 22:33:05 -0000

The NLS program with Barbara Penigor, Director, Kentucky Talking Book Library; John Proffitt, Herman Meyer and Son Funeral Home, on laws, misconceptions and practices related to funeral planning

Sound Prints - November 13, 2016

Mon, 14 Nov 2016 00:52:23 -0000

Kentucky Council of the Blind convention highlights; Medicare and Medicaid updates for 2017; Jeff Bishop on being involved in ACB - convention banquet address; impromptu commercial contest - fun at the auction

Sound Prints - November 6, 2016

Sun, 06 Nov 2016 23:14:27 -0000

ACB history of building coalitions; meet the American Council of Blind Lions; the new Uber app

Sound Prints - October 28, 2016

Sun, 30 Oct 2016 22:51:54 -0000

Cold or flu?? You decide; Dave Wilkinson from HIMS on braille, magnification and other products to be shown at the Kentucky Council of the Blind 2016 convention; segments of a program from October, 2004 with Will Evans and Carla Ruschival on blindness, accessible voting, technology and more, aired in honor of the Will Evans era as part of the 175th Anniversary celebration of the Kentucky School for the Blind

Sound Prints - October 24, 2016

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 02:10:49 -0000

new books at National Braille Press; what happens at an ACB Board meeting; upcoming Kentucky Council of the Blind convention - a Kentucky Paradise

Sound Prints - October 9, 2016

Sun, 09 Oct 2016 18:52:25 -0000

Meet Zack Coblens, new director of the Kentucky Business Enterprises in the Office for the Blind; memories of how a visually impaired family picked cotton in Arkansas, as told by Margaret Johnson of Paragould, AR

Sound Prints - October 2, 2016

Sun, 02 Oct 2016 22:53:34 -0000

Marrakesh Treaty goes into effect at the United Nations; ACB Radio Holiday Auction - get ready to bid and buy!

Sound Prints - September 25, 2016

Sun, 25 Sep 2016 23:56:30 -0000

ACB update from Ray and Karyn Campbell; meet Dr. Craig Meador, president of the American Printing House for the Blind; find easy recipes selected from the Sept. 23 roundabout recipe exchange

Sound Prints - September 18, 2016

Sun, 18 Sep 2016 20:41:11 -0000

Meet Deb Cook Lewis, new member of the ACB Board of Publications; have fun with old electronic games

Sound Prints - September 4, 2016

Mon, 05 Sep 2016 01:41:11 -0000

Memories of Will - a tribute to Will D Evans

Sound Prints - August 28, 2016

Sun, 28 Aug 2016 22:18:34 -0000

Feedback needed from blind and low vision Humana customers; meet Susan Glass, new member of the ACB Board of Publications; visit with Mitch Pomerantz, vice president of the World Blind Union

Sound Prints - August 21, 2016

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 22:06:27 -0000

Meet Dan Dillon, new member of the ACB Board; celebrate 80 years of recording Talking Books with APH; hear about new items in the ACB Mini Mall

Sound Prints - August 14, 2016

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 00:16:58 -0000

Demo of Nearby Explorer - new GPS app for the iPhone from the American Printing House for the Blind

Sound Prints - August 7, 2016

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 03:01:20 -0000

Meet B. T. Kimbrough, a Kentucky School for the Blind Alum; APH Museum Director Micheal Hudson introduces the 1829 Louis Braille book; Kentucky School for the Blind Alumni Conference and Reunion montage

Sound Prints - July 31, 2016

Sun, 31 Jul 2016 21:43:20 -0000

Meet Denise Colley, new ACB Board member. Visit with Mark Lasser, a delegate from colorado to the 2016 Democratic National Convention who is one of a handful of blind delegates to the convention. We chat with him before he leaves for Philadelphia, and check in while he is on the convention floor.

Sound Prints - July 24, 2016

Sun, 24 Jul 2016 18:45:43 -0000

Kentucky School for the Blind students author book; Congress approves distribution of braille e-reader devices to NLS patrons; Siri vs. Alexa - Brian Charlson puts them to the test

Sound Prints - July 17, 2016

Sun, 17 Jul 2016 23:52:44 -0000

Debbie Deatherage, 2016 ACB Leadership Fellow from Kentucky; highlights from the 2016 ACB Convention opening session; 2016 ACB convention highlights

Sound Prints - July 10, 2016

Sun, 10 Jul 2016 23:10:58 -0000

ACB election results; meet the Can-Do Canine Lions Club of Minneapolis; visit with Talking Book narrator, Martha Harmon-Pardee

Sound Prints - June 26, 2016

Sun, 26 Jun 2016 22:43:42 -0000

e-trade announces new accessibility; ACB and DC taxi companies settle lawsuit - good news for service dog users; ACB comments on proposed expansion of audio description; author Lynne Raimondo talks about her Mark Angelotti crime series

Sound Prints - June 19, 2016

Sun, 19 Jun 2016 23:25:54 -0000

AI Squared and Freedom Scientific merge; ACB Radio to broadcast all general sessions and selected workshops and seminars from the ACB Conference and Convention in Minneapolis - get the details

Sound Prints - June 12, 2016

Sun, 12 Jun 2016 21:55:28 -0000

Tony Stephens, ACB Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs, updates us on the accessible currency situation and proposed expansion of audio description on TV; share a montage of news articles, information, and emails depicting the incredible celebration of the life of Muhammad Ali in Louisville

Sound Prints - June 5, 2016

Sun, 05 Jun 2016 23:05:58 -0000

Author Lynne Riamondo to speak at Tri-state Library Users conference call; details about the Voices from around the World Luncheon, Randolph-Sheppard Vendors of America events, Independent Visually Impaired Entrepreneurs programs, and ACB Membership Committee Seminar - all at the 2016 ACB convention in Minneapolis; stories about two brave blind children and an incredible surgery

Sound Prints - May 29, 2016

Sun, 29 May 2016 21:20:36 -0000

Quirky things that annoy people who are blind; Larry Skutchan presents details of the Orbit Reader 20 low-cost notetaker

Sound Prints - May 22, 2016

Sun, 22 May 2016 22:17:31 -0000

The new Orbit Reader 20 braille display; meet the 2016 ACB Leadership Fellows with Kim Charlson, ACB President; accessible currency and web accessibility with ERic Bridges, ACB Executive Director; Dr. Stephen L. Pruit, Kentucky Commissioner of Education, on his outlook for the Kentucky School for the Blind

Sound Prints - May 15, 2016

Sun, 15 May 2016 21:46:46 -0000

Pre-register now for workshops and seminars at the 2016 ACB Conference and Convention - feature with Janet Dickelman; blind actor and model tells what it takes to succeed in theater and stage work - feature with Darren HarbourACB Convention highlights - workshops and seminars

Sound Prints - May 8, 2016

Mon, 09 May 2016 08:02:52 -0000

Deanna Scoggins, President, Kentucky School for the Blind Alumni Association, on the 2016 conference and reunion; demo of Blindfold Barnyard, an accessible game app for the iPhone; Kentucky Derby montage from our local chapter party

Sound Prints - May 1, 2016

Sun, 01 May 2016 23:18:00 -0000

New ACB Angel page for Jim Shaw and memories of Jim; the food processor - a great countertop appliance for people with vision loss; quarterly meeting and elections at the Greater Louisville Council of the Blind

Sound Prints - April 24, 2016

Sun, 24 Apr 2016 23:36:56 -0000

Industrial tour of Louisville with Mike Hudson, director of the American Printing House for the Blind Museum; the low-cost braille display with Larry Skutchan from the Printing House; independent living services with Gay Pannell, Kentucky Office for the Blind

Sound Prints - April 17, 2016

Sun, 17 Apr 2016 21:05:57 -0000

Netflix and ACB expand audio description; new tactile books for blind children from Seedlings; driverless cars in our future

Sound Prints - April 10, 2016

Sat, 09 Apr 2016 20:57:28 -0000

Support the Kentucky E-Racers in the ACB 2016 walk; participate in a national call-in day to support better education for blind and deaf children; explore the hobby of soapmaking; find out about great tours at the 2016 ACB convention

Sound Prints - April 3, 2016

Sun, 03 Apr 2016 23:28:01 -0000

new accessible technology announced at CSUN - report from Jeff Bishop, member, ACB Board of Directors; Support Alliance of the Visually Impaired (SAVI), KCB's Owensboro chapter; proposed changes in video description on TV and more

Sound Prints - March 27, 2016

Sun, 27 Mar 2016 22:53:00 -0000

The land of "over there"; the new Braille Touch from Humanware; KCB chapter spotlight on Guide Dog Users of Kentucky

Sound Prints - March 20, 2016

Sun, 20 Mar 2016 23:53:22 -0000

Agriculture yesterday, today and tomorrow; economic implications of growing and processing industrial hemp; art contest at the American Printing House for the Blind

Sound Prints - March 13, 2016

Mon, 14 Mar 2016 00:16:26 -0000

Diabetes care and tips from a Diabetes Educator; most popular dog breeds over the past 100 years

Sound Prints - March 6, 2016

Sun, 06 Mar 2016 23:30:04 -0000

Report from ACB Midyear meetings; presentation by J. Andrew White on the Civil War in Kentucky

Sound Prints - February 28, 2016

Sun, 28 Feb 2016 21:26:35 -0000

Your County Court Clerk in action; Blindfold Games for the iPhone and iPad

Sound Prints - February 21, 2016

Sun, 21 Feb 2016 22:53:56 -0000

Talking prescription labels at Rite-Aid; Bluegrass Council expands; Diane Croft retires from National Braille Press; driverless cars

Sound Prints - February 14, 2016

Mon, 15 Feb 2016 00:15:01 -0000

Rare Louis Braille book at the American Printing House for the Blind; 1966 Kentucky State High School wrestling team from the Kentucky School for the Blind to be honored; meet an accessible, feature-packed countertop grill

Sound Prints - February 7, 2016

Sun, 07 Feb 2016 23:38:20 -0000

Meet Tony Stephens, ACB's new Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs; athletic programs at the Kentucky School for the Blind; a new trivia app for the iPhone and iPad

Sound Prints - January 31, 2016

Mon, 01 Feb 2016 00:18:56 -0000

Attend the ACB National Convention as one of 10 DKM First-timers and Leadership Fellows; go international with Sound Prints as we learn about life in Qatar, a small country on the Arabian Sea

Sound Prints for January 24, 2016

Mon, 25 Jan 2016 02:50:18 -0000

The ACB Tupperware Party and what ACB does for you with Brian Charlson; new shows on ACB Radio with Debbie Hazelton; and coupons and shopping apps for the iPhone with Debbie Deatherage and Deanna Scoggins

Sound Prints - January 10, 2016

Sun, 10 Jan 2016 23:10:02 -0000

Make Uber rides smoother and easier for you and your guide dog with these tips and tricks; a new historical acquisition at the American Printing House museum; is our dream of a personal flying vehicle a reality? and much more on this week's Sound Prints.

Sound Prints - January 3, 2016

Sun, 03 Jan 2016 21:00:36 -0000

Special library services from the regional talking book library at Perkins School for the Blind; Kim Charlson's banquet address at the KCB 50 Golden Years Conference and Convention

Sound Prints - December 27, 2015

Sun, 27 Dec 2015 22:46:21 -0000

2015 in review; top two Sound Prints features - Eric Bridges on the 25th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Brian Charlson demonstrating the new Apple Watch

Sound Prints - December 20, 2015

Mon, 21 Dec 2015 06:50:49 -0000

News about the Microsoft/ACB partnership on accessible software; a montage of the 2015 ACB Radio Holiday Auction; a touch of Hanukkah; and a recipe for Sad Cake from a recent Greater Louisville Council of the Blind Roundabout

Sound Prints - December 6, 2015

Sun, 06 Dec 2015 22:03:03 -0000

Dr. Craig Meador, Vice President of Education Services at the American Printing House for the Blind, speaks on "Technology's Golden Future" at the KCB 50 Golden Years conference and convention; holiday hilarity and fun at the 4-chapter Christmas with the Council Christmas Party in Louisville

Sound Prints - November 29, 2015

Sun, 29 Nov 2015 22:40:49 -0000

ACB Holiday Auction, Golden Apple iDevices Workshop from the KCB 50 Golden Years convention

Sound Prints - November 22, 2015

Sun, 22 Nov 2015 22:52:42 -0000

Non-24 sleep disorder, homeowner's and renter's insurance, Kentucky Assistive Technology Loan program

Sound Prints - November 15, 2015

Mon, 16 Nov 2015 17:04:39 -0000

KCB 50 Golden Years Anniversary Convention Highlights, including storytelling, history of traveling with a guide dog, and KCB anniversary celebration

Sound Prints - November 8, 2015

Sun, 08 Nov 2015 21:30:39 -0000

Ray Campbell describes his new job at United Airlines and includes job-hunting tips for today; Janet Dickelman previews tours for the 2016 ACB National Convention in Minneapolis

Sound Prints - November 1, 2015

Mon, 02 Nov 2015 11:39:05 -0000

Jeff Bishop introduces ACB Link, KCB 2015 convention details, and legislative update with Eric Bridges

Sound Prints - October 25, 2015

Mon, 26 Oct 2015 14:17:02 -0000

Intro to Boot Camp job search strategies, crockpot recipe exchange, KCB history from 1987

Sound Prints - October 19, 2015

Sun, 18 Oct 2015 19:43:31 -0000

Kelly Gasque on accessible currency; ACB Families gift-giving conference call and holiday giveaway; remembering Ed Walker's career in radio with a flashback to the 2003 ACB Convention banquet in Pittsburgh

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Sound Prints - October 3, 2015

Sat, 03 Oct 2015 17:42:58 -0000

Humana talking prescription labels, new cooking show on ACB Radio Mainstream, APH Museum programs and scanning project

Sound Prints - September 26, 2015

Sun, 27 Sep 2015 04:03:20 -0000

ERic Bridges, education of blind children, technology and job hunting from the past

Sound Prints - September 19, 2015

Sat, 19 Sep 2015 20:39:24 -0000

Kim Charlson travels to Brazil; Melanie Brunson on ruling in taxi lawsuit related to guide dogs; blind women as leaders in 1981

Sound Prints - September 11, 2015

Sat, 12 Sep 2015 17:34:00 -0000

Melanie Brunson's retirement from ACB; 1995 convention - part of KCB's 50 golden years

Sound Prints - August 27, 2015

Sat, 29 Aug 2015 15:29:32 -0000

Brian Charlson on the Apple Watch

Sound Prints - August 21, 2015

Fri, 21 Aug 2015 18:20:02 -0000

Excerpts from the 2015 Crossroads Conference, hosted by the Kentucky Council of the Blind.

Sound Prints for the week of August 9, 2015

Sun, 09 Aug 2015 21:41:11 -0000

ACB Walk results, ACB Families holiday drawing, The ADA Then and Now with Eric Bridges, an accessible app for YouTube with Michael McCarty

Sound Prints for August 2, 2015

Mon, 03 Aug 2015 00:13:25 -0000

Department of Justice ADA rulings, Kim Charlson's second term as ACB President, Patti Cox traveling home from Dallas, and Mitch Pomerantz on ACB Lions advocacy

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