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AzCB Mission

The purpose of the Arizona Council of the Blind (AzCB) is to promote an improved understanding of the capabilities and needs of people who are blind or visually impaired residents of and visitors to the State of Arizona, and to work to improve the social, economic, educational, employment and civic opportunities which are available to blind and visually impaired people within Arizona.

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June Board Meeting

The June board meeting is scheduled for Saturday, June 18 from 9AM to 11AM. Please call (218-936-8581) and pass code (6320547) to join the board meeting. You may review the past agendas and minutes here.

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2016 Arizona Council of the Blind (AZCB) Annual Conference

Save the Date! The 2016 Arizona Council of the Blind (AZCB) Annual Conference will be held on Friday, May 20 at the Ability360 Conference Center located at 5025 East Washington Street in Phoenix. Registration begins at 8:00 AM with the program beginning at 8:30 AM and ending at 3:30 PM.

Please remember that Ability360 is a fragrance-free facility. Please do not wear scented products during this event.

You may download the Conference Program here.

Conference Schedule - Friday, May 20, 2016:

8:00 AM - Check in and Registration Desk opens
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Complimentary casual breakfast available for all conference enrollees
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM - Conference Opens - Welcome and Overview from Carlos Paraskevas, AZCB Immediate Past President. RSA SBVID Update from Karin Grandon, Deputy Administrator
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM - Talking Book Library Update - A description of options available to access and read recorded books - Christine Tuttle
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM - Break
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM - Then and Now - A discussion of the history of blind services in Arizona and the importance of advocacy - Ed House
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM - The Current State of IT/AT - What do consumers need to do to stay on top of ever evolving changes in technology - Jeff Bishop
12:15 PM - 12:30 PM - Break and lunch setup
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM - Scholarship and awards luncheon - Guest Speaker: Mike Armstrong will discuss the importance of overall health in body and mind.
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM - Break
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM - What is Non24? Presenters will discuss the science and biology of this circadian rhythm disorder and share personal stories
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM - Conference Wrap Up

If you have any questions, please email me at hicarlos02@gmail.com or leave a message at (602) 273-1510.

I look forward to seeing you on May 20.

Understanding Charitable Giving

We greatly encourage members and readers to read the article just posted on the web site all about Charitable Giving opportunities

Proclamation from the President of the United States

Read the historical proclamation from the President of the United States on the 25th anniversary of the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Donations Welcome

The Arizona Council of the Blind is a registered 501C3 tax-exempt volunteer organization Supporting the blind and low-vision community of Arizona. If you would like to contribute to the work and actions of AzCB There are three-easy ways in which you can help keep our mission moving forward.

you can use PayPal to make a Tax Deductable Donation. No set amount required.
Donate a vehicle: it’s easy to do with help from customer service representatives (800-320-3746). And it’s convenient. The transportation company comes to your home or office to remove the donated vehicle. Get rid of that unwanted car—or van, RV, truck, plane, or boat—and enjoy a tax deduction, if you itemize, for the fair market value of your vehicle. Or click here to learn more about car donation.
Join the monthly Monetary subscription fund and have an amount deducted from a checking account. Each quarter the AzCB will receive a total split of all donations and a portion up to 50% will fund the work of the American Council of the Blind, our parent organization, and the rest stays here in Arizona. For more details visit the Monthly Monetary Support web page.

We thank you for your contributions.

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