Sound Prints

Articles from News, a quarterly magazine from the National Library Service for the blind and Print Disabled, and announcements of a variety of activities in May. Find out more at https://sound-prints.pinecast.co

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.

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. Find out more at https://sound-prints.pinecast.co

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. Find out more at https://sound-prints.pinecast.co

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

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. Find out more at https://sound-prints.pinecast.co

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

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. Find out more at https://sound-prints.pinecast.co

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. Find out more at https://sound-prints.pinecast.co

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

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. Find out more at https://sound-prints.pinecast.co

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. Find out more at https://sound-prints.pinecast.co

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 Find out more at https://sound-prints.pinecast.co

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 Find out more at https://sound-prints.pinecast.co

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. Find out more at https://sound-prints.pinecast.co

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.

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

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

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 Find out more at https://sound-prints.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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. Find out more at https://sound-prints.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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.

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 Find out more at https://sound-prints.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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. Find out more at https://sound-prints.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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

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

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. Find out more at https://sound-prints.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. Find out more at https://sound-prints.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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. Find out more at https://sound-prints.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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 Find out more at https://sound-prints.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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.  

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. Find out more at https://sound-prints.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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. Find out more at https://sound-prints.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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.  

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

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. Find out more at https://sound-prints.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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

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. Find out more at https://sound-prints.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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. Find out more at https://sound-prints.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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. Find out more at https://sound-prints.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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. Find out more at https://sound-prints.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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

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