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ACB Focus: Education
by American Council of the Blind
ACB Annual Conference and Convention sessions associated with the Education Track
Episodes
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20260717 1400 Why You Need a Better Money Plan and How YNABs Five Questions Can Help Your Finances Soar
20260717 1400 Why You Need a Better Money Plan and How YNABs Five Questions Can Help Your Finances Soar Originally Aired on ACB Media Moe Carpenter, an accredited financial counselor and certified YNAB Spendfulness Coach, examined why budgets that appeared sound on paper could fall apart in daily...
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20260716 1100 Exploring AI Tools: Opportunities and Risks for Blind Students and Beyond
20260716 1100 Exploring AI Tools: Opportunities and Risks for Blind Students and Beyond Originally Aired on ACB Media The session examined how artificial intelligence was changing accessibility, education, and opportunities for blind students. It explained how AI worked, explored benefits and...
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20250708 1300 A Story of Identity Theft and the Legal Issues Involved
20250708 1300 A Story of Identity Theft and the Legal Issues Involved Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2025, on ACB Media Participants heard from a woman victimized by identity theft and found out about the role of a prosecutor's office and that of the police department or sheriff's office....
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20250708 0730 BRL Breakfast Whats so Great About UEB
20250708 0730 BRL Breakfast Whats so Great About UEB Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2025, on ACB Media 2 The Unified English Braille Code (UEB) has met with some controversy and resistance since its adoption in the United States in 2015. Our presenter is a blind NLS Certified UEB Transcriber who...
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20250707 1730 Brain Teasers Exercise Your Mind and Learn About Famous People from DallasOriginally Broadcasted July 7, 2025, on ACB Media 3
20250707 1730 Brain Teasers Exercise Your Mind and Learn About Famous People from Dallas Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2025, on ACB Media 3 Participants tried out their hand at Dallas Texas knowledge! The Multi-Cultural Affairs committee would like to invite you to have some fun with us and see...
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20250705 1600 Introduction to Investing
20250705 1600 Introduction to Investing Originally Broadcasted July 5, 2025, on ACB Media 3 Participants joined us for an engaging and accessible "Introduction to Investing" workshop designed especially for beginners. During this interactive session, Chris Peterson, AFC, Cody Bair, CPA, and Kane...
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20250705 0800 AABT Breakfast From Smart Devices to Chatbots How AI Is Helpful for Blind Students
20250705 0800 AABT Breakfast From Smart Devices to Chatbots How AI Is Helpful for Blind Students Originally Broadcasted July 5, 2025, on ACB Media AI is not here to replace teachers-it's a tool that can support learning in new ways. From reading text aloud to providing descriptions of images. AI...
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20250627 1130 ACBF Spotlight - From Student to President of the Board
20250627 1130 ACBF Spotlight - From Student to President of the Board Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2025, on ACB Media 2 The Overbrook School for the Blind in Philadelphia is one of the oldest schools for the blind in the United States. It is a private school, not operated by the state of...
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20250626 1430 Expert Advice on Retirement Planning and Investing for the FutureOriginally Broadcasted June 26, 2025 on ACB Media 5
20250626 1430 Expert Advice on Retirement Planning and Investing for the Future Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2025 on ACB Media 5 Are you worried that you might live longer than your money? How do we plan for an uncertain future? The Royal Bank Of Canada investment manager and financial planner...
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20250626 1430 Accessible FT8 Ham Radios
20250626 1430 Accessible FT8 Ham Radios Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2025 on ACB Media 2 This session from ACBRA featured a Podcast followed by time for questions with John Farina W2QCY on making radios accessible for blind and low vision hams. Find out more at...
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20240709 1300 Financial Literacy for Students
20240709 1300 Financial Literacy for Students Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Recorder Personal finance is essential to independent and prudent living. As a student, you are in one of the most transformative times of your life. ACBS presented a seminar that can help…
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20240708 1430 Fashion Forward-How to Dress to Impress
20240708 1430 Fashion Forward-How to Dress to Impress Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Recorder When an event is "business professional", specifically how should you dress? For students and young professionals, the dialogue surrounding fashions and dress codes is confusing,...
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20240708 1300 Brick by Brick-Learning Through Lego
20240708 1300 Brick by Brick-Learning Through Lego Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Recorder Legos aren't just a toy. They can teach blind people to be better rock climbers, how to write music, and how to read in braille. Not only that, but blind people can now build Lego…
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20240707 1430 This Old House
20240707 1430 This Old House Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Do you have a to-do list full of home repairs? Does your house need an upgrade? Attendees came to CCLVI's This Old House program to get tips on how to fix the little things that won't hurt your wallet, but make…
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20240706 1300 Meet Lions from the Knights of the Blind in Washington State
20240706 1300 Meet Lions from the Knights of the Blind in Washington State Originally Broadcasted July 6, 2024, on ACB Media 2 Meet Lions from the Knights of the Blind in Washington State as they explained how they teach third graders about blindness through activities and use of the book...
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20240628 1530 Focus Your Muse with MuseScore
20240628 1530 Focus Your Muse with MuseScore Originally Broadcasted June 28, 2024, on ACB Media 2 Attendees discovered how MuseScore empowers individuals who are blind or have low vision to independently create music scores. Through live demonstrations, attendees will learn to navigate this free...
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20240628 1100 Choosing a Braille Device Trainer
20240628 1100 Choosing a Braille Device Trainer Originally Broadcasted June 28, 2024, on ACB Media 3 This session explored how you can find a trainer of interest. It offers a practical outline of steps you can take to see just how effective your trainer is likely to be. Edited By: Regina Marie...
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20240627 0930 Jacksonville Historical Presentation
20240627 0930 Jacksonville Historical Presentation Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2024, on ACB Media 2 Edited by: Brian McCallen Find out more at https://acb-focus-education.pinecast.co
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20220706 The History and Current Role of Fraternal Benefit Societies
20220706 The History and Current Role of Fraternal Benefit Societies Originally Aired July 6, 2022, on ACB Media This session featured representatives of a major Omaha-based fraternal benefit society, explaining the historical and contemporary importance of these organizations. Edited By: John...
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20220706 ACBRA Program
20220706 ACBRA Program Originally Aired July 6, 2022, on ACB Media Steve Dresser (WA1RTB) demonstrated an accessible interface for the NannoVNA, a low-cost microprocessor-based device for analyzing antenna performance. Edited By: Brian McCallen Find out more at...
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20220706 It Takes a Village - Working Together to Prepare Students in Transition
20220706 It Takes a Village - Working Together to Prepare Students in Transition Originally Aired July 6, 2022, on ACB Media There are a lot of expectations for schools to provide all the essential academic skills to prepare for life beyond secondary education. There is often not enough funding…
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20220705 Choosing Where to Live as You Age. Downsizing Part 2
20220705 Choosing Where to Live as You Age. Downsizing Part 2 Originally Aired July 5, 2022, on ACB Media This session focused on how to choose what's right for us. A conversation with a panel of ACB members who made a variety of choices about where to live as they grew older. Co-sponsored by…
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20220705 Choosing Where to Live as You Age - Downsizing Part 1
20220705 Choosing Where to Live as You Age - Downsizing Part 1 Originally Aired July 5, 2022, on ACB Media How can we know when the time is right? Our panel offered expert guidance on making important decisions on where we might live as we grow older. Co-sponsored by: AAVL and ACB Women Edited…
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20220705 Ten Ethical Issues Lawyers Face Today
20220705 Ten Ethical Issues Lawyers Face Today Originally Aired July 5, 2022, on ACB Media ** This session was led by a law professor and an AAVIA member and offered an expert perspective on key ethical issues facing lawyers and affecting public perceptions of the legal profession. Edited By…
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20220705 Perspective from an attorney from the UK
20220705 Perspective from an attorney from the UK Originally Aired July 5, 2022, on ACB Media Attendees heard from a Visually Impaired Attorney in the UK. Our guest talked about key experiences and observations of his training and career in the law. Through discussion with AAVIA members, it was...
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20220705 ACB Lions Reverse Visit
20220705 ACB Lions Reverse Visit Originally Aired July 5, 2022, on ACB Media Attendees met Lions from Omaha and discovered how blind Lions are making a difference across America. This session was open to active Lions, former Lions, and anyone interested in learning more about becoming a Lion....
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20220704 How to Not be Afraid of your Kitchen 101
20220704 How to Not be Afraid of your Kitchen 101 Originally Aired July 4, 2022, on ACB Media Does the thought of undercooked meat scare you? Are you nervous when chopping your veggies? Do you want to learn how to prep and meal plan for your budget? Attendees joined Herbie Allen as he went in…
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20220704 BRL Breakfast
20220704 BRL Breakfast Originally Aired July 4, 2022, on ACB Media The guest Speaker was Marc Workman, President, World Blind Union. Edited By: Jenine Stanley Find out more at https://acb-focus-education.pinecast.co
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20220704 Preserving Our Memories
20220704 Preserving Our Memories Originally Aired July 4, 2022, on ACB Media memories are more than stuffing pictures into a shoebox. Attendees found out how to preserve tapes and videos and how to begin collecting oral histories with Michael Hudson, Director of the American Printing House…
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20220703 GDB Breakfast
20220703 GDB Breakfast Originally Aired July 3, 2022, on ACB Media GDB graduates connected with friends and staff. Those considering the guide dog lifestyle were welcome. Edited By: Michael Moran Find out more at https://acb-focus-education.pinecast.co
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20220702 AABT Breakfast and Program
20220702 AABT Breakfast and Program Originally Aired July 2, 2022, on ACB Media The Statue of Liberty - The Rest of the Story. The history of the Statue of Liberty - A humorous and insightful program from the most requested historical speaker in Nebraska! Presenter: Darrel W. Draper, Plattsmouth…
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20220624 Science for Superheroes: Video presentation and discussion of Cryopreservation
20220624 Science for Superheroes: Video presentation and discussion of Cryopreservation Originally Aired June 24, 2022, on ACB Media A demonstration of how guide dog sperm samples from male breeders are frozen and stored. Other topics touched on are genetic diversity, Dual careers for dogs and...
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20220623 GDUI: School Updates
20220623 GDUI: School Updates Originally Aired June 23, 2022, on ACB Media This was a double session of this ever-popular update from the guide dog schools. Edited By: Jenine Stanley Find out more at https://acb-focus-education.pinecast.co
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20220624 Residential Adjustment to Blindness
20220624 Residential Adjustment to Blindness Originally Aired June 24, 2022, on ACB Media A Training Center Panel – Attendees joined ACB Students for a panel which featured representatives from three blindness training centers: • The Hellen Keller Center • The Carroll Center for the Blind • one…
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20220623 Seeing Eye Woofs and Wags Originally Aired June 23, 2022, on ACB Media
20220623 Seeing Eye Woofs and Wags Originally Aired June 23, 2022, on ACB Media Have you ever thought about partnering with a guide dog? Wondering what we have been up to over the last year? Attendees hung out with us and got their questions answered and learned about The Seeing Eye's program and...
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20220623 Reaching Beyond Their Borders: International Programs of US Schools for the Blind
20220623 Reaching Beyond Their Borders: International Programs of US Schools for the Blind Originally Aired June 23, 2022, on ACB Media Did you know that some US organizations for the blind have thriving international programs? Attendees learned about what they do, who they serve, and heard about...
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ACB Annual Conference and Convention sessions associated with the Education Track
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ACB Annual Conference and Convention sessions associated with the Education Track
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