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American Council of the Blind, Inc.

20210716 - ACB families: Mamoth Cave

August 27, 2021

Mammoth Cave, the wonders and history of an unbelievable underground world were explored in this presentation. An audio experience was prepared by Mammoth Cave Park personnel. They were on hand to answer your questions. A virtual journey you won't soon forget.

  • Recorded during the 2021 National Convention on July 16

20210716 - Discover your Vino Type

August 27, 2021

~~Red, White, Sparkling! With so many choices in the fascinating world of wine, what is your Vino Type? Do you like sweet wines? Do you like full-bodied? There are  no right or wrong answers. ACB's resident wine expert extraordinaire, Gabriel Lopez Kafati led us through the discovery of the notes and flavors of the wines best suited for your palate. Hosted by Gabriel Lopez Kafati

  • Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 16~~

20210716 - exploring virtual book clubs

August 27, 2021

~~LUA Exploring Virtual Book Clubs: Whether you love novels or nonfiction, there's a book club you can join from the comfort of your living-room, and all you need is your telephone. Attendees joined LUA for a lively panel discussion covering clubs which meet virtually to discuss books available in accessible formats.

  • Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 16~~

20210717 - GDUI talk with author Christi Bane

August 27, 2021

~~GDUI - Class Lecture - Author talk with Christi Bane: You won’t want to miss this! Our speaker knows the guide dog world from both the training and raising perspective. Her book, Forward Together: an inside look at guide dog training was published in 2020. It reveals the professional methods behind teaching guide dog skills. Christi shared her knowledge of, and experience with, a wide range of guide dog skills, how to match dogs to handlers, and teaching handlers how to work with their new guide dogs. Presenter: Christi Bane, Palmetto, FL

  • Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 17~~

20210723 - Wine from 2 perspectives

August 27, 2021

~~BPI: Wine from Two Perspectives: Winemakers and Wine-drinkers: BPI invited Dr. Hoby Wedler, Petaluma, CA and Gabriel Lopez Kafati, Miami, FL to share their perspectives in a fun and engaging duel of the experts. Let's hear what winemakers offer, while exploring what wine-drinkers want. Attendees brought a glass of their favorite wine as their questions were answered. They sipped, learned, and laughed together.

  • Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 22~~

20210716 - One poet, one ACB

August 27, 2021

The Library Users of America were joined by attendees as they listened to, and commented on, some of the most inspiring poetry of our times. While we were not able to get the Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman herself, we pulled together a wonderful collection of her reading her own poems across the country, usually alone, but also with such musical backgrounds as the Boston Pops and John Baptiste.

  • Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 16

20210722 - Who wants to be a millionaire - 90's edition

August 27, 2021

ACB Next Gen "Who Wants to Be A Millionaire '90s Trivia Edition"

20210719 - Millie's Place

August 27, 2021

The 50th year of the ACB Lion's special interest affiliate. Special guest speaker is

20210717 - ACB families around the campfire

August 27, 2021

ACBF Goes to Camp: It's summertime! Time for sitting around the campfire, telling stories and eating hotdogs and s'mores! Whether you're a kid or an adult, camp is a special experience. Attendees enjoyed stories read by a Talking Book narrator at our virtual campfire. Camp memories were shared in order to learn about today's camp opportunities.

  • ~~Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 17~~

20210717 - Howl and rewards ceremony

August 27, 2021

~~Attendees joined GDUI for its inaugural 2021 session. They learned about the raffle, convention specials, door prizes and more. Each year GDUI recognizes three outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to the lives of guide dog teams through their dedication, work, advocacy, and support. Each award is given to honor the individuals for which they are named. Attendees joined with GDUI to celebrate the outstanding recipients of The Ethel Bender, Moffitt-Gleitz, and Lieberg-Metz Awards.

  • Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 17~~