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20260729 1315 Sports Fanatic Luncheon with OneCourt Founder

Originally Aired on ACB Media

July 29, 2026
20260729 1315 Sports Fanatic Luncheon with OneCourt Founder

Originally Aired on ACB Media

Sports fans shared stories, met OneCourt Founder and CEO Jerred Mace, and learned about upcoming OneCourt developments. Scott Thornhill, Kolby Garrison, and Dan Spoone described using OneCourt devices

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20260728 0800 AFB Breakfast

Originally Aired on ACB Media

July 28, 2026
20260728 0800 AFB Breakfast

Originally Aired on ACB Media

Guests at the American Foundation for the Blind's annual breakfast learned about upcoming AFB activities and met President and CEO Eric Bridges and other team members.

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20260727 1400 LVA Presents How Do You Do That Hobby with Low Vision

Originally Aired on ACB Media

July 27, 2026
20260727 1400 LVA Presents How Do You Do That Hobby with Low Vision

Originally Aired on ACB Media

Josh Schneider, Theresa Breeden, and Lindsey Tilden discussed sports, crafting, and tabletop games and described how they had adapted these activities for low vision.

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20260726 2200 Prose and Poetry Reading

Originally Aired on ACB Media

July 26, 2026
20260726 2200 Prose and Poetry Reading

Originally Aired on ACB Media

Participants shared original prose and poetry or listened to others' work. The readings were intended to be family-friendly.

Facilitator: Carla Hayes, Convention Chair, AABT and IVIE, McMurtry, PA

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20260726 0830 ACB Life Member Breakfast

Originally Aired on ACB Media

July 26, 2026
20260726 0830 ACB Life Member Breakfast

Originally Aired on ACB Media

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20260718 1830 ACB Families Goes to Camp

Originally Aired on ACB Media

July 19, 2026
20260718 1830 ACB Families Goes to Camp

Originally Aired on ACB Media

ACB Families held a virtual camp experience for children and adults. Paul Edwards returned with campfire stories, and a virtual treasure hunt, camp trivia, and easy snack ideas rounded out the finale to the virtual convention week. The camp theme included hotdogs and s'mores around a virtual campfire.

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20260718 1530 Perspectives in Songwriting

Originally Aired on ACB Media

July 19, 2026

20260718 1530 Perspectives in SongwritingOriginally Aired on ACB Media

A diverse panel of writers and composers shared their songwriting experiences.

Facilitators: Ann Chiappetta, FIA President, Monroeville, PA; Peter Altschul, FIA program chair, Coos Bay, OR
Panelists: Lisa Busch, President, Behind Our Eyes,  Pittsburgh, PA; Matt Shifrin, composer and entrepreneur, Boston, MA; Debra A.K. Thompson, poet, Riverview, FL

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20260718 1400 ACB INSPIRE Mentoring Program Graduation

Originally Aired on ACB Media

July 19, 2026
20260718 1400 ACB INSPIRE Mentoring Program Graduation

Originally Aired on ACB Media

The ACB INSPIRE Mentoring Program celebrated the Class of 2026 at its graduation ceremony.

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20260718 1230 Sister Power Brunch Hour

Originally Aired on ACB Media

July 19, 2026
20260718 1230 Sister Power Brunch Hour

Originally Aired on ACB Media

ACB Women hosted a conversation with ACB leaders Cheryl Cumings and Katie Frederick, facilitated by Rachel Schroeder.

Facilitator: Rachel Schroeder, Assistive Technology Specialist, ACB Board Member, Springfield, IL

Presenters: Cheryl Cumings, Work Force Development Manager, ACB Board Member, Seattle, WA; Katie Frederick, Digital Engagement and Accessibility Specialist, ACB Board Secretary

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20260717 1700 Today's Poetic Voices of Protest and Resistance

Originally Aired on ACB Media

July 18, 2026
20260717 1700 Today's Poetic Voices of Protest and Resistance

Originally Aired on ACB Media

Poets performed and discussed their works of protest and resistance.

Panelists: Regina Brink, Assistant Director of Governmental Affairs, California Council of the Blind, Sacramento, CA; Leah Gardner, Accessibility Consultant, Miami, FL; Naomi Rei Timm, ACB member, Logan, UT; Cachet Wells, ACB member, Jacksonville, FL

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