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The ACB E-Forum, October 2016

Volume LV October 2016 No. 4
 
Published by the American Council of the Blind
 
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The American Council of the Blind (TM) is a membership organization made up of more than 70 state and special-interest affiliates.  To join, contact the national office at 1-800-424-8666.
 
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© 2016 American Council of the Blind
Eric Bridges, Executive Director
Sharon Lovering, Editor
1703 N. Beauregard St., Suite 420, Alexandria, VA 22311

Table of Contents
 

  • The ACB E-Forum, October 2016 downloads
  • President’s Report to the Convention, Part 2 by Kim Charlson
  • The ACB National Convention: A First-Time Attendee’s Perspective, by Nick Pavel
  • ACB’s 2016 Scholarship Winners in a Class of Their Own, by Michael Garrett
  • 10,000 Steps and Beyond, by Donna Brown
  • Board Approves History Committee to Update ‘People of Vision,’ by Doug Powell
  • Audio Description Project Celebrates Vitality, Success, and Mentorship, by Susan Glass
  • ACB Membership Seminar Tidbits, compiled by Ardis Bazyn
  • Summary of 2016 Resolutions
  • ACB Members Enjoy Description with 2016 Olympics, by Eric Bridges
  • Traveling to Reno, by Janet Dickelman
  • ACB Radio Holiday Auction Seeks Donations, by Carla Ruschival
  • Christmastime’s A-Comin’, by Linda Yacks
  • Survey of Visually Impaired People and Mobility
  • Affiliate News
  • Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
  • High Tech Swap Shop
  • ACB Officers, Board of Directors and Board of Publications
  • Accessing Your ACB Braille and E-Forums

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