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EPISODE · Feb 1, 2025 · 25 MIN

Connecting, Learning, and Thriving: Highlights from the ACB Minnesota Convention

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The ACB Minnesota State Convention: Zooming into 2025 was an exciting gathering of Minnesota's blindness community, offering insights, connections, and resources. Highlights included updates from State Services for the Blind, discussions on assistive technology like the NLS e-Reader, and opportunities in employment, including pharmacy technician training for those with low vision. The convention also featured a Metro Mobility Q&A, a goalball team headed to nationals, and an inspiring keynote from Scott Thornhill on embracing blindness. Attendees engaged with exhibitors, workshops, and a film screening of "Possibilities"—making this a must-attend event for Minnesotans with vision impairments.   To find out more about the services provided at State Services for the Blind, and what they can do for you, contact Shane DeSantis at [email protected] or call Shane at 651-385-5205.   Full Transcript:  

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