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Episodes 797
2026 AD Gala Pre-Show - new ADP Website Overview
Hour 1 of the 2026 AD Gala Pre-show, Walkthrough of the new ADP Website
2026 Audio Description Awards Gala
2026 Audio Description Awards Gala, presented by the American Council of the Blind.
2026 AD Gala Pre-Show - People's Choice Awards
Hout 2 of the 2026 AD Gala Pre-show. 2026 People's Choice Awards nominees and special guests.
20260516 BSCB 2026 Spring Conference and Convention
Bay State Council of the Blind 2026 Spring Conference and Convention Agenda Burlington Marriott Hotel – Saturday, May 16 Morning Session - Opening Remarks, David Kingsbury, President, BSCB - Overview of …
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Bay State Council of the Blind
2026 Spring Conference and Convention Agenda
Burlington Marriott Hotel – Saturday, May 16
Morning Session
- Opening Remarks, David Kingsbury, President, BSCB
- Overview of Massachusetts Commission for the Blind Activities, John Oliveira , Commissioner
Julieann Cofone, Communications Coordinator
- Participant Introductions
- Acknowledgment of Convention Sponsors
- What’s New at the Massachusetts Association for the Blind Community Services, Jenniffer Harnish
- What’s New at the Perkins School for the Blind, David Barth, CEO
- Perkins Library Update, Kim Charlson
- First Reading of Proposed BSCB Resolutions, Brian Charlson
- Election of BSCB Officers, Carl Richardson, Nominations Committee chair, to announce slate of nominees recommended by the Nominations Committee
- Brian Charlson to explain voting procedures
- David Kingsbury to chair election
Afternoon Session
- Short comments by newly elected officers
- Debate and Adoption of Proposed Resolutions, Brian Charlson
- Announcement of BSCB Awards, Awards Committee: Kim Charlson (chair), Pam Loch, and Jerry Berrier
- Waymo autonomous vehicle development and experience in Boston, Hannah Tuten, Public Affairs Officer
- Perspectives on Our 50thAnniversary, Reflections on the past and future of our organization, Panelists: Chris Devin, Judy Cannon, Kim Charlson, Brian Charlson, David Kingsbury
- Accessible Gaming, Aaron Spelker recounts his experience attending an accessible gaming conference in London
- Bruce Howell Tell’s Us About His Book, Co-authored with Marv Alpert, “Alzheimer's Caregiving With Love, Laughter and A Plan",
- Susan’s Safari, Susan Bueti-Hill tells us about her trip to Tanzania, including climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
- Wrap Up
20260516-01 fcb 2026 convention - saturday morning sessions
Saturday May 16, 20260516-01 fcb 2026 convention - saturday morning sessions 8:00-9:45: Opening Ceremony 10:15-11:05: Ted Henter 11:15:12:05: Technology Committee
20260516-02 fcb 2026 convention - saturday afternoon sessions
20260516-02 fcb 2026 convention - saturday afternoon sessions 2:15-3:15 DBS Town Hall 3:30:4:45 FCCLV
20260515-02 fcb 2026 convention - friday morning sessions continued
20260515-02 fcb 2026 convention - friday morning sessions continued Originally broadcasted on ACB Media 8 on May 15 and 16, 2026 11:00-noon: Braille Revival League of Florida
20260515-01 fcb 2026 convention - friday morning sessions
Friday, May 15 20260515-01 fcb 2026 convention - friday morning sessions Originally broadcasted on ACB Media 8 on May 15 and 16, 2026 9:30-10:30: Guide Dog Users of Florida 11:00-noon: The Blind Kitchen
20260515-03 fcb 2026 convention - friday afternoon sessions
20260515-03 fcb 2026 convention - friday afternoon sessions Originally broadcasted on ACB Media 8 on May 15 and 16, 2026 1:00-2:30: Legislative Seminar 3:00-4:00: Coalition for the Concerns of the Totally Blind
20260515-04 fcb annual banquet and scholarships
20260515-04 fcb annual banquet and scholarships - fcb awards luncheon FCB Banquet Awards Luncheon
20260223 RSVA SAGEBRUSH 2026 THURSDAY BUSINERR ENTERRPRISE PROGRAM TRAINING CONFERENCE
RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD VENDORS OF AMERICA 20260223 RSVA SAGEBRUSH 2026 THURSDAY BUSINERR ENTERRPRISE PROGRAM TRAINING CONFERENCE SAGEBRUSH 2026: “Celebrating 90 years of Randolph Sheppard Blind Entrepreneurship!” …
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RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD
VENDORS OF AMERICA
20260223 RSVA SAGEBRUSH 2026 THURSDAY BUSINERR ENTERRPRISE PROGRAM TRAINING CONFERENCE
SAGEBRUSH 2026: “Celebrating 90 years of Randolph Sheppard Blind Entrepreneurship!”
Thursday February 26, 2026
- Moderator: Ardis Bazyn (CO), Bazyn Communications, RSVA® First Vice President
- “Innovative Businesses in the BEP Arena”:
Jack Pinnock (FL), Dreamie Cookies Corp; Jeff Babb, HERR FOODS INC
- “Walking in the Light” film not included die to copyright regulations
- “What current micro markets are offering to stimulate growth”
Eric Harns (MN), Eagle Eyes Vending; Phil Hubbard (FL); COLTON KNIGHT, Chief Executive Officer, Knight's Culinary Productions Inc.
- What Airport facilities Offer and Challenges Involved”:
Ronald Flormata (HI), RMF Enterprises, Inc., RSVA® Board member
- "Social Security and Medicare Questions Answered":
Annie Walters (NV), SSA Public Affairs Specialist
20260223 RSVA SAGEBRUSH 2026 WEDNESDAY BUSINERR ENTERRPRISE PROGRAM TRAINING CONFERENCE
RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD VENDORS OF AMERICA 20260223 RSVA SAGEBRUSH 2026 WEDNESDAY BUSINERR ENTERRPRISE PROGRAM TRAINING CONFERENCE SAGEBRUSH 2026: “Celebrating 90 years of Randolph Sheppard Blind Entrepreneurship!” …
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RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD
VENDORS OF AMERICA
20260223 RSVA SAGEBRUSH 2026 WEDNESDAY BUSINERR ENTERRPRISE PROGRAM TRAINING CONFERENCE
SAGEBRUSH 2026: “Celebrating 90 years of Randolph Sheppard Blind Entrepreneurship!”
Wednesday February 25, 2026
- “Technologies benefiting BEP operators and VI staff”:
Haley Lan (FL), Patriot Vision Industries, LLC; Shawn Welker (MI), Founder & Consultant, VisualEyes Access; Damashe Thomas (MI), Technical manager, A. T. Guys
Many technologies assist vendors while they are managing a facility. These speakers will highlight how their products/service will improve the business owner’s abilities to manage the business.
- "What’s new in Kiosks/Micro Markets Systems and Vending Management”:
Matt Kotsch (FL), Territory Sales Representative, Trinity Access, Inc.
- “Current Military Facility Operators Outline Their Various Food Service Options”:
Conrad Bennett (WV), Lots of Smiles Inc.; Ryan Skinner, Business Enterprise Program Director, South Carolina Commission for the Blind; Karen Jones (SC), South Carolina Chair State Vendor Committee; Scott R. Lassiter (NC), Ed.D. Business Enterprises Program Chief, Division of Services for the Blind, Department of Health and Human Services
- "Report from the National Council of State Agencies for the Blind and Randolph-Sheppard":
Catriona Macdonald (DC), President Linchpin Strategies, LLC. and NCSAB Policy Advisor for Randolph-Sheppard;
- RSVA® Sagebrush “90th Randolph-Sheppard Act Anniversary” Luncheon:
Sponsored by U-Select-It
Moderator: Scott Eggen (MN), RSVA® President
- Luncheon Speaker: Tricia Waechter (TX), CEO Blind Girl Designs-
20260224 RSVA SAGEBRUSH 2026 TUESDAY BUSINERR ENTERRPRISE PROGRAM TRAINING CONFERENCE
RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD VENDORS OF AMERICA 20260224 RSVA SAGEBRUSH 2026 TUESDAY BUSINERR ENTERRPRISE PROGRAM TRAINING CONFERENCE SAGEBRUSH 2026: “Celebrating 90 years of Randolph Sheppard Blind Entrepreneurship!” …
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RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD
VENDORS OF AMERICA
20260224 RSVA SAGEBRUSH 2026 TUESDAY BUSINERR ENTERRPRISE PROGRAM TRAINING CONFERENCE
SAGEBRUSH 2026: “Celebrating 90 years of Randolph Sheppard Blind Entrepreneurship!”
Tuesday February 24, 2026
- "Welcome to Sagebrush": Scott Eggen (MN), SVS Vending, RSVA® President
- "Welcome from Nevada":
Louis DeMaioribus II, Business Enterprise Officer 2, Business Enterprises of Nevada
Ivan Delgado, Nevada Committee Chair
- Attendee Introductions: Scott Eggen (MN), RSVA® President
- National Automatic Merchandising Association Updates, Bob Owens, Chief Operating Officer, NAMA
- “IOS and MAC AI”: Sandhya Rao (TX), Vice President, iBUG Today and Brad Snyder (TX), iBUG Today, Advanced Member
- “Celebrating the 90 years of the Randolph-Sheppard Act and its History”: Jeff Thom (CA), RSVA Registered” Legal Advocate; Matthew Nemmers (IA), Executive Officer, Business Enterprise Program; Ardis Bazyn (CO), RSVA 1st Vice President and CEO Bazyn Communications; and others.
- Moderator: Ronald Flormata (HI), RMF Enterprises, Inc., RSVA® Board member
- “Use QuickBooks Online with an expert”
Freddricks Scott (CA), QuickBooks Live expert, Intuit
- “Healthy vending options and techniques to sell them”, Linda Allison (TN), A+ Vending, RSVA® 2nd Vice President
- “Do you enjoy blind sports?”
Josh Schneider, The Dented Puck
- “importance of wills and trusts for business owners”
- "American Council of the Blind Updates and Activities": Jeff Thom (CA), ACB Advocacy Services Chair
- “Blind Information Technology Specialists Programs and activities” Jeff Bishop (AZ), BITS President
20260223 RSVA SAGEBRUSH 2026 MOMDAY BUSINERR ENTERRPRISE PROGRAM TRAINING CONFERENCE
RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD VENDORS OF AMERICA 20260223 RSVA SAGEBRUSH 2026 MOMDAY BUSINERR ENTERRPRISE PROGRAM TRAINING CONFERENCE SAGEBRUSH 2026: “Celebrating 90 years of Randolph Sheppard Blind Entrepreneurship!” …
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RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD
VENDORS OF AMERICA
20260223 RSVA SAGEBRUSH 2026 MOMDAY BUSINERR ENTERRPRISE PROGRAM TRAINING CONFERENCE
SAGEBRUSH 2026: “Celebrating 90 years of Randolph Sheppard Blind Entrepreneurship!”
Monday February 23, 2026
RSVA Board Meeting
20251122-01 kcb convention morning and afternoon
20251122-01 kcb convention morning and afternoon Originally broadcasted on ACB Media 8 on November 22, 2025
20251122-03 kcb convention evening session
20251122-03 kcb convention evening session Originally broadcasted on ACB Media 8 on November 22, 2025
20251122-02 kcb convention business meeting
20251122-02 kcb convention business meeting Originally broadcasted on ACB Media 8 on November 22, 2025
20251121-01 KCB convention afternoon session
20251121-01 KCB convention afternoon session Originally broadcasted on ACB Media 8 on November 21, 2025
20251121-02 kcb convention evening session
20251121-02 kcb convention evening session Originally broadcasted on ACB Media 8 on November 21, 2025
2025 ACB AD Awards Gala Pre-Show
Carl Richardson and Kim Charlson, Co-Chairs of the Audio Description Project chat with Rick Morin about the 2025 Audio Description Awards Gala and the AD industry prior to the airing of the 2025 Audio …
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Carl Richardson and Kim Charlson, Co-Chairs of the Audio Description Project chat with Rick Morin about the 2025 Audio Description Awards Gala and the AD industry prior to the airing of the 2025 Audio Description Awards Gala on November 13, 2025.2025 Audio Description Awards Gala, November 13, 2025
2025 American Council of the Blind Audio Description Gala Audio Description Project November 13, 2025 Join us for the 2025 AD Awards Gala! We honor people and organizations that help make film, tv, and video …
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2025 American Council of the Blind Audio Description Gala
Audio Description Project
November 13, 2025
Join us for the 2025 AD Awards Gala! We honor people and organizations that help make film, tv, and video games more accessible. And we'll announce the winners of the AD People's Choice Awards.
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20251118 1900 ACBVA Banquet Keynote Address - Celebration, Debra Hill
20251118 1900 ACBVA Banquet Keynote Address - Celebration, Debra Hill Debra Hill, motivational speaker, singer, and proud member of ACBVA shares her story, voice, and vision for resilience and empowerment …
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20251118 1900 ACBVA Banquet Keynote Address - Celebration, Debra Hill
Debra Hill, motivational speaker, singer, and proud member of ACBVA shares her story, voice, and vision for resilience and empowerment. Learn more about her work and music at debrahillsings.com
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20251118 1630 ACBVA Session 5,, Tech That Talks Back – Everyday Strategies for Navigating AI & Assistive Technology
20251118 1630 ACBVA Session 5,, Tech That Talks Back – Everyday Strategies for Navigating AI & Assistive Technology Session 5: Tech That Talks Back – Everyday Strategies for Navigating AI & Assistive Technology …
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20251118 1630 ACBVA Session 5,, Tech That Talks Back – Everyday Strategies for Navigating AI & Assistive Technology
Session 5: Tech That Talks Back – Everyday Strategies for Navigating AI & Assistive Technology Facilitated by Jeremy Grandstaff and Stan Gowen Discover how today’s smart tools can boost independence and simplify daily life. Whether you’re tech-curious or already plugged in, this session will explore how assistive technology and AI—from voice assistants to apps and smart home devices—can help you work smarter, navigate more confidently, and stay connected. You’ll get real-life strategies, hands-on examples, and a chance to ask questions. No tech experience needed—just bring your curiosity!
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20251118 1515 ACBVA Session 4, Falls Prevention – Stand Tall, Stay Safe
20251118 1515 ACBVA Session 4, Falls Prevention – Stand Tall, Stay Safe Session 4: Falls Prevention – Stand Tall, Stay Safe Larry Johnson, an ACB member from San Antonio, TX who has given workshops from 1 hour …
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20251118 1515 ACBVA Session 4, Falls Prevention – Stand Tall, Stay Safe
Session 4: Falls Prevention – Stand Tall, Stay Safe Larry Johnson, an ACB member from San Antonio, TX who has given workshops from 1 hour to 8 weeks on Falls Prevention, and Doug Powell, a 20+ year Tai Chi teacher, combine to give hints to improve your environment and exercises to improve your balance with special focus on people who are blind or have low vision.
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20251118 1400 ACBVA Session 3, Emergency Preparedness – Plan, Prepare, Protect
20251118 1400 ACBVA Session 3, Emergency Preparedness – Plan, Prepare, Protect Session 3: Emergency Preparedness – Plan, Prepare, Protect Donna Clarke and --- from --- walk us through critical safety planning …
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20251118 1400 ACBVA Session 3, Emergency Preparedness – Plan, Prepare, Protect
Session 3: Emergency Preparedness – Plan, Prepare, Protect Donna Clarke and --- from --- walk us through critical safety planning that’s both practical and empowering. (We will edit when we have more details.)
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20251118 1200 ACBVA Vendor Introductions
20251118 1200 ACBVA Vendor Introductions Hear lightning-round intros from vendors so you know who to visit during lunch and throughout the day. Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co
20251118 1045 ACBVA Session 2, Household Management – Tips & Tricks
20251118 1045 ACBVA Session 2, Household Management – Tips & Tricks Session 2: Household Management – Tips & Tricks Make life at home easier and safer by exchanging tips and techniques with other members in a …
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20251118 1045 ACBVA Session 2, Household Management – Tips & Tricks
Session 2: Household Management – Tips & Tricks Make life at home easier and safer by exchanging tips and techniques with other members in a lively discussion led by Sam Joehl and Vicki Ratcliffe.
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20251118 0930 ACBVA Session 1, Advocacy in Action – Get Involved, Make an Impact
20251118 0930 ACBVA Session 1, Advocacy in Action – Get Involved, Make an Impact Session 1: Advocacy in Action – Get Involved, Make an Impact Ready to turn your passion into real change? We will hear from two …
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20251118 0930 ACBVA Session 1, Advocacy in Action – Get Involved, Make an Impact
Session 1: Advocacy in Action – Get Involved, Make an Impact Ready to turn your passion into real change? We will hear from two of our Virginia State delegates, Patrick A. Hope (District 1) and Rodney T. Willett (District 58). This dynamic session will equip you with tips and insider knowledge to advocate more effectively when we travel to Richmond this winter. Facilitated by RoseAnn Ashby and Vinettea Freeman, you’ll learn how to amplify your voice and make a meaningful impact on policies that affect the blind and low vision community.
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20251118 0900 ACBVA Saturday Welcome, Agenda Overview, Pledge, National Anthem, Attendee Introductions
20251118 0900 ACBVA Saturday Welcome, Agenda Overview, Pledge, National Anthem, Attendee Introductions
20251117 1900 ACBVA Workshop, Lead the Way – Igniting Leadership in AC1B of Virginia
20251117 1900 ACBVA Workshop, Lead the Way – Igniting Leadership in AC1B of Virginia Workshop: Lead the Way – Igniting Leadership in ACB of Virginia Led by ACBVA leader and President Doug Powell and experienced …
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20251117 1900 ACBVA Workshop, Lead the Way – Igniting Leadership in AC1B of Virginia
Workshop: Lead the Way – Igniting Leadership in ACB of Virginia Led by ACBVA leader and President Doug Powell and experienced facilitator and leader Jeremy Grandstaff, this session will help you explore your leadership potential, gain practical tools, and connect with others passionate about making a difference. Whether you’re curious about getting involved or already guiding a team, this workshop is for you.
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