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BOARD OF PUBLICATIONS
Meeting Minutes
February 7, 2011

The ACB Board of Publications met via teleconference on Monday, February 7, at approximately 9:10pm (EST). Members present were: Paul Edwards, Marcia Dresser, Judy Jackson, Jenine Stanley, and Ken Stewart. Ex Oficio members present were: Berl Colley and Bob Hachey; Absent: Ron Milliman and Larry Turnbull. ACB Staff/contractors present were: Sharon Lovering and Earlene Hughes. 

Minutes: 

Ken moved to approve the January minutes. The motion was seconded and approved. …

To recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month (October), Aira is pleased to announce a special program available to ACB members to foster employment opportunities. Aira, the service that connects people who are blind or low vision with remote sighted assistance, supports employment by providing customers (also known as Explorers) free service for activities related to finding and securing employment. The Aira Employment program has been available to our Explorers since February 2018. We offer free service to job-seekers as they navigate employment sites, fill out applications…

BOARD OF PUBLICATIONS
Meeting Minutes
January 3, 2011

The ACB Board of Publications met via teleconference on Monday, January 3, at approximately 9:05pm (EST). Members present were: Paul Edwards, Marcia Dresser, Judy Jackson, Jenine Stanley, and Ken Stewart. Ex Oficio members present were: Berl Colley, Bob Hachey and Larry Turnbull; Absent: Ron Milliman. ACB Staff present were: Sharon Lovering. 

Approval of Minutes: 

Paul moved to accept the minutes as amended. The motion was seconded and adopted. 

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Welcome to “Dots and Dashes from Washington,” a short newsletter featuring a variety of topics and ACB success stories. Everybody loves a little good news, right? 

 

White Cane Day

ACB’s advocacy department celebrates International White Cane Day! View the video at…

This audio recording and corresponding article from NPR news program "Here and Now" features Brian Charlson, President of ACB affiliate Bay State Council of the Blind.

 

Link to article & audio recording:…

BOARD OF PUBLICATIONS
Meeting Minutes
December 6, 2010

The ACB Board of Publications met via teleconference on Monday, December 6, at approximately 9:05pm (EDT). Members present were: Paul Edwards, Marcia Dresser, Judy Jackson, Jenine Stanley, Ken Stewart. Ex Oficio members present were: Berl Colley, Ron Milliman and Larry Turnbull; Absent: Bob Hachey. ACB Staff present were: Sharon Lovering and Melanie Brunson; Guest Mitch Pomerantz. 

Approval of Minutes: 

Ken moved to approve the November minutes. The motion was seconded and…

BOARD OF PUBLICATIONS
Meeting Minutes
November 1, 2010

The ACB Board of Publications met via teleconference on Monday, November 1, at approximately 9:05pm (EDT). Members present were: Paul Edwards, Marcia Dresser, Judy Jackson, Jenine Stanley, Ken Stewart. Ex Oficio members present were: Berl Colley, Bob Hachey and Larry Turnbull; Absent: Ronald Milliman; ACB Staff/contractors present, and Sharon Lovering. 

Agenda: 

Jenine moved acceptance of the proposed agenda. The motion was seconded and approved. 

Minutes…

BOARD OF PUBLICATIONS
Meeting Minutes
October 4, 2010

The ACB Board of Publications met via teleconference on Monday, October 4, at approximately 9:05pm (EDT). Members present were: Paul Edwards, Marcia Dresser, Judy Jackson, Jenine Stanley, Ken Stewart. Ex Oficio members present were: Larry Turnbull and Bob Hachey; Absent: Berl Colley, Ronald Milliman; ACB Staff/contractors present, Melanie Brunson and Sharon Lovering. 

Agenda: 

Jenine moved to accept the proposed agenda. The motion was seconded and adopted.