Opens Thursday, June 20 at 12:00 noon ET
Closes Friday, June 21 at 12:00 noon ET
Opening Bids Included
Appetizer Auction Rules and Information:
Contact Leslie Spoone at 407-678-0075 or 407-678-4163 or email [email protected] with your bid. Please provide your name, phone number, email, item number and bid amount. Bids must be in $5.00 increments.
- Leslie will send out Appetizer Auction information communicating the high bid on each item at 5:00pm ET, 8:00pm ET and 9:00am ET each day.
- Billing for both the appetizer and Convention auction will take place starting on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, for all the winning purchases. Billing for auction items will be paused during the convention and resume on July 16, 2024. The auction items need to be paid for by July 30, 2024.
ACB Auction Disclaimer
The American Council of the Blind conducts fundraising auctions with the purpose of providing financial support for our programs and services. We thank those individuals, organizations, and businesses who donate items for our auctions.
Please note that if you bid on an item and live out of the United States, you will be responsible for paying for the shipping of the item.
To participate as a bidder, we ask that you be courteous to one another, to those who are conducting the auction and to those who will be contacting the winning bidders to arrange for payment.
It is expected that any winning bidder will, after being contacted by anyone connected to the auction, provide proper billing information prior to the auction item being sent to them. If we do not successfully collect the bid amount, we reserve the right to repurpose the item to the benefit of ACB.
We reserve the right to block any individual not following the guidelines during the auction or from participating in any future auction.
Day One
301 Explore 5 Magnifier
donated by HumanWare
Opening Bid $600
The Explore 5 is the smallest and lightest 5-inch video magnifier of its kind. It is ideal for spot reading and features a high-definition image with precise autofocus for up to 22X magnification, plus over 18 enhancement contrast modes to meet your visual needs. The Explore 5 is one of the most versatile in the 5-inch range. It is a smart choice for variable magnification and customizable reading contrast in daily activities. To be used on the move or for reading documents at home, it is perfect for all situations (standing, reclining in a chair, or sitting at a table) while delivering sharp and clear images at your fingertips. With large, bright buttons, this device is perfect for magnifying restaurant menus, small print in newspapers, product labels, or even airlines tickets. Its exceptional portability and ergonomics make Explore 5 the magnifier of choice to take anywhere you go.
302 On the Seashore Warmer
donated by Amanda Lee of Fragrances in Paradise
Opening Bid $35
Hand-placed glass tiles capture the deep turquoise hues and subtle brown accents where the sea meets the sand. Summer Collection Scentsy Bar 5-pack (Each bar has 8 cubes. Put one or more cubes in a warmer for desired fragrance strength! A set of five new Scentsy Bars bundled in a tropical bag! Includes one Scentsy Bar in each of the following fragrances: Key Lime and Grapefruit - Crystallized sugar sweetens a zesty fusion of Key lime and pink grapefruit. Pink Pineapple and Sugar - Palm trees sway over exotic pink pineapple, fresh papaya, and crystallized sugar. Sunset Sky and Strawberry - Sunset sky casts light on vibrant strawberry and white woods. Tropical Coconut Nectar - Coconut, peach nectar and pineapple whisk you to paradise. Water Lily and Bergamot - Bergamot and white musk relax next to pools of blooming water lily.
303 “Unmute/Be heard” black full zip tote bag from Blind Girl Designs
donated by Tricia Waechter
Opening Bid $25
We love our blind-owned businesses! Recognize this podcast!? Bid on their new tote bag. The black 15-inch by 20-inch canvas, full-zip tote bag has a fabulous metallic silver and 3-D tactile ink white print. The print actually starts on the right-hand side with a gigantic mouth, shouting into a microphone. The words coming out in big metallic streams are “unmute “and “be heard.” Each of the streams runs across the entire tote bag and contains one of the words. The first, in a clean font, the second in a font called rockstar. So, you know this is a cool bag. The microphone from the right-hand side has a cord which starts on the right-hand side, but curves all along the bottom of the print to the far left-hand side. It is a three-dimensional white cord. The overall print is fun and upbeat and reflective of the spirit of Unmute.
304 $100 VISA Gift Card
donated by ACB Board Director Rachel Schroeder
Opening Bid $50
Enjoy this card dining or doing some shopping for you or someone special in your life!
305 Loaf of Homemade Pumpkin Bread
donated by Terri Nettles
Opening Bid $25
Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a party, this bread will delight all who love pumpkin any time of day. Your choice of plain or with chocolate chips. Either way, you’ll enjoy this yummy pumpkin bread with friends or family.
306 Cafe Che Che Coffee
donated by Sheri Richardson
Opening Bid $25
Enjoy three pounds of rich and wonderful coffee with your friends or family. Lisa Petke, the owner of Cafe Che Che roasts small batch, single origin, specialty coffee and delivers it to your doorstep. She says, “All of my beans are ethically and sustainably grown and sourced. I’m passionate about good coffee, and about supporting small farmers and workers in developing countries.” This is truly heaven for the coffee lover!
307 Shell, Carnelian, and Black Agate Bracelet
made and donated by Keri Bishop
Opening Bid $25
You will love having this 8-inch bracelet. The bracelet is made with rectangular faceted beads that are 3/4 inch by 3/8-inch black agate beads, disk shaped white shell beads 1mm thick 5mm round, red carnelian beads. The design is a shell disk spacer, round carnelian, shell spacer, faceted black agate then repeats. Has a lobster clasp. What a fantastic gift either for yourself or someone special!
308 Logitech Wired Headset, Stereo Headphones with Noise-Cancelling Microphone
donated by Dan Spoone
Opening Bid $30
These stereo headphones are black and have a noise-cancelling microphone, USB connection and In Line Controls. The PC headphones with plush, padded headband and ear cups provide optimum comfort. A rotating microphone minimizes background noise to provide noise-cancelling qualities resulting in clearer calls.
309 $50 Amazon Gift Card
donated by Friends in Art
Opening Bid $25
It is time to treat yourself to something special and here’s a gift card to help you do it. $50 in spending at Amazon!
310 A popular box of 3 dozen homemade cookies from Patty’s Kitchen
donated by Patty Slaby
Opening Bid $40
Let your imagination guide your taste buds selecting three dozen of the same choice or three dozen of three 1-dozen choices. Selection from peanut butter, oatmeal, molasses-ginger, snickerdoodles, chocolate chip or anything you can imagine, even lemon. Very popular. Yum, yum!
311 Hand Crafted Crooked Teddy Bear
donated by Ann Harrison
Opening Bid $20
Enjoy this handcrafted crocheted crooked bear which is a perfect cuddly companion for any teddy bear lover. The bear features black eyes and its nose is located off to one side and crooked legs. This plush handmade bear is a special toy for kids of all ages. Wow, enjoy cuddling up with this crooked little bear.
312 A Gray Denim Purse
designed and donated by Keri Bishop
Opening Bid $25
This purse was made from a pair of gray shorts. This is a jumbo size purse approximately the size of a braille magazine volume. The former pockets of the shorts serve as purse pockets. The strap and lining are made from a coordinating dark gray, black and light gray canvas fabric with images fruit slices on it and the purse has an adjustable shoulder strap.
313 The Pocket Bible
donated by Rev. Ray Raysor, President, D.C. Council of the Blind
Opening Bid $30
The Pocket Bible is a self-contained digital device that contains the entire bible. It is about the size of the old cassette tapes and has navigation buttons that allow forward and backward movement by both book and chapter. It has no moving parts and is rugged and water resistant. The Pocket Bible has both an internal speaker and an earphone jack. Available in your choice of English Standard Version, King James Version, New King James Version, New American Standard Bible, New International Version NIV, New Living Translation ®. Audio Bibles in Spanish also are available.
314 Empower yourself and stay safe from scams
donated by Mystic Access
Opening Bid $20
This audio documentation, created from a blindness perspective, provides valuable information on types of scams you may experience, ways you may be targeted, scammer tactics, and what you can do to stay safe. Covers snail mail, email, phone, text, website, and online dating scams. Over three and a half hours of audio content. Includes a comprehensive written resource list.
315 Two Smiley Face Coffee Mugs with a $50 Starbucks Gift Card
donated by Roberta McCall
Opening Bid $35
Enjoy sipping your favorite beverage with either some friends or family with these two adorable smiling coffee mugs. Also, enjoy this $50 Starbucks gift card for some yummy goodies to go along with your favorite beverage!
316 Two Hours of Assistive Technology Training
donated by Liz Bottner
Opening Bid $30
Liz Bottner is a certified assistive technology specialist with over twenty years of experience with assistive technology as both a user and a trainer. She is familiar with a vast variety of hardware and software assistive technology solutions for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android. This includes screen readers, screen magnifiers, braille displays, digital book readers, braille notetakers and other blindness assistive technology products such as the BlindShell cell phone. Certified as a vision rehabilitation therapist, Liz could also provide braille instruction in both contracted and uncontracted Unified English Braille (UEB) for those who would find that more useful to them than technology sessions. The time could be used as one session or broken up into small increments as needed.
317 Three Book Bundle
donated by Annie Chiappetta
Opening Bid $20
Enjoy snuggling up with this bundle of wonderful fiction and nonfiction titles from Annie that includes:
Your choice of three Kindle eBooks or three eBooks from Smashwords (now Draft 2 Digital or D2D). The second bundle is a three-book audio book bundle read by professional narrators from Audible.com. Choose from five titles ranging from poetry to fiction.
318 Dinner and Ride Share Package
donated by Rhonda Lang
Opening Bid $30
Enjoy a $15 DoorDash gift card and a $15 Grubhub herbal Gift Card and $25 Uber gift card. Order and have your favorite meals at your door in minutes with DoorDash or with Grubhub. Need a ride? Uber will locate drivers in your area, find a driver for you, and tell you how many minutes away your driver is from you.
319 Ohio “The Bold Buckeyes” Tote Bag from Blind Girl Designs
donated by Tricia Waechter on behalf of ACB of Ohio
Opening Bid $25
The Bold Buckeyes’ red canvas 15-inch by 18-inch tote bag celebrates the Bold Buckeyes walk team. There is a fold in the bottom of the bag so it will sit upright. It has a full zip across the top as well as a zippered inside pocket. The white print features the outline of the state of Ohio with six stars in a half circle on either side. There are five stars within the state outline marking cities within Ohio. The cities are Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, Canton, and Medina. Wording above the stars and state outline reads THE BOLD BUCKEYES with braille under each letter. Under the state and stars is ACB OHIO with braille under each letter. If you live in Ohio or love Ohio - this is the print for you!
320 Homemade Caramel Brownies
donated by Judy Okraski
Opening Bid$25
Enjoy these scrumptious homemade caramel brownies without nuts in an 8 by 11-inch pan. What a fantastic treat to share with family or friends over some laughs!
321 Computers for the Blind
Certificate
donated by Computers for the Blind
Opening Bid $60
The winner will receive a certificate to be redeemed for our standard laptop computer which is a $200 value. The laptop will be delivered directly to the winner with JAWS or ZoomText ready to go. Standard refurbished laptop includes Intel Core i5 Processor or higher, 8 GB Memory, 240 GB Solid State Drive, 14-inch Screen, internal WIFI, Speakers, and webcam.
322 ACB Convention Tour Package
donated by Marsha Bukala and Alicia Eidson
Opening Bid $20
You will love having these fantastic items with you on one of the ACB tours at the convention. They include: an ACB 24-ounce turquoise Rubbermaid water bottle, an ACB Lanyard which has space for a phone with a zippered compartment in the back. Plus, a lovely ACB blue baseball hat with the ACB logo on the front.
323 Belt Cane
donated by Dr. Grace Ambrose-Zaken, CEO and President of Safe Toddles Inc.
Opening Bid $20
The belt cane is the only mobility tool for toddlers who are blind. Belt Canes enable children born blind or mobility visually impaired to begin walking on time, allow later walkers to start walking, or help infrequent walkers to walk age appropriately.
324 Homemade Double Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
made by Linda Allison and donated by Tennessee Council of the Blind
Opening Bid $30
These homemade peanut butter cookies with a generous helping of peanut butter and milk chocolate chips are very addictive. You will enjoy two dozen cookies, packaged fresh and shipped to the winner. What a treat to enjoy with your favorite beverage and share with friends or family! Linda will also include an extra surprise in this package!
325 Beaded Stretch Bracelet and Necklace
donated by The Literacy Project
Opening Bid $25
This jewelry set is composed of multi-colored small square glass beads, purchased in a booth on the beach near the resort she and her daughter stayed at while in Montego Bay, Jamaica. This lovely set will certainly complement your wardrobe.
326 $50 Dells Popcorn Shop Gift Card
donated by ACB Second Vice President Ray Campbell
Opening Bid $25
Enjoy splurging on yourself with this $50 gift card to Dells Popcorn Shop. There are lots of yummy goodies to choose from and share with some friends or family.
327 Portable Blend Jet Blender
donated by Connie Jacomini
Opening Bid $25
This item includes a Blend jet Orbiter drinking lid with USB Recharge. You will enjoy the lightweight portable blender. The handy handheld blender is easy to clean and great for many things including crushing ice.
328 Amazon Echo Pop Smart Speaker
donated by Carl Richardson
Opening Bid $30
This Echo Pop compact smart speaker with Alexa features a full sound that's great for bedrooms and small spaces. The speaker is small enough to blend in and mighty enough to stand out. You can control music with your voice, and you can also ask Alexa to play music, audiobooks, and podcasts from your favorite providers like Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, Sirius XM and more. Connect via Bluetooth to stream throughout your space. The speaker will provide a lot of wonderful entertainment while you are either traveling or just hanging out at home.
329 $50 Amazon Gift Card
donated by Delaware Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired
Opening Bid $25
It is time to treat yourself to something special and here’s a gift card to help you do it. $50 in spending at Amazon!
330 Bone Leather Purse
donated by Judy Okraski
Opening Bid $20
You will love having this bone leather purse. It is accented with a front zipper which is accented by a real leather tie on the zipper. The top zipper also sports the same type of long leather tie. There is a large inside zipper pocket and two open side pockets. This elegant purse is very roomy at 11 inches wide by 11 inches long.
331 Easy Entertaining Bundle
donated By Christina Brino
Opening Bid $25
Impress your guests with this Easy Entertaining Bundle! Whether you're hosting a casual gathering or setting out snacks for the kids, this set will help you effortlessly create delicious dips and keep your refreshments cool. The set includes the following items: small cooling tray to keep veggies, fruit, cheese, deli meat, dips, and other snacks cool for 4 to6 hours. The dip mix set will enable you to serve homemade French onion dip, green goddess dip and guacamole at your next get-together.
332 Sharper Image Real Touch Eye Mask
donated by Connie Jacomini
Opening Bid $30
You will enjoy this eye mask with a multi-zone massage. The mask has instant hot and cold smoothing eye relief. The eye mask has Bluetooth and wireless audio. Wow, this will make you feel relaxed and pampered!
333 Two Braille Candy Bars
donated by Essentially Braille
Opening Bid $20
Enjoy both candy bars which are 7 inches by 4 inches and say, “have a nice day.” The candy bars are milk chocolate with caramel swirl. These delightful candy bars make a great gift or a special treat for yourself.
334 Mary Kay Satin Hands Set
donated by Nancy Folsom
Opening Bid $25
The Satin Hands Set with its 3-step process will leave your hands and feet feeling soft, smooth, and luxurious! It softens, exfoliates, and moisturizes each time you use it. Now that we are washing our hands more than ever, this set is great for guys and gals to help keep your hands healthy! You will love how great your hands feel! You can use it on your feet as well.
335 Handmade Pottery Soap Dish
donated by Patty Fletcher
Opening Bid $20
This handmade soap dish is a small square plate in a marigold color with a glossy finish. It will make a fantastic conversational piece either in your kitchen or bathroom!
336 Embroidered Apron
donated by Terry Keyson of Braille Wear
Opening Bid $20
Protect your clothing while you cook by wearing this lovely knee-length red apron with two front pockets. It has customized embroidery that is both visual and tactile. The embroidered wording on the front of the apron in print and braille is “Grilling Anytime.” Wow, your chef will look fantastic with this apron!
337 Serrated Peeler
donated by Becky Gleason
Opening Bid $20
Enjoy using this peeler with a serrated blade to perfectly peel fruits and vegetables. It has a swivel button which offers precise control and has a rounded tip to remove potato eyes and tomato cores. This peeler is 6¾ inches long. This handy tool will help you with meal prep so you will have more time to relax and unwind!
338 Fossil and Gemstone Lamp
donated by Jeff and Keri Bishop of Tucson, AZ
Opening Bid $25
You will love this lamp shaped like a small oil lantern. The lantern part is carved out of petrified sea life fossil called Orthoceras which is black and light gray. Parts of the carving resemble marble but with the exception of the marbling showing images of old sea creatures. The light area is carved from an opaque white gemstone called selenite. The lamp has a C7 LED bulb inside and an in-cord dimmer switch. What a wonderful conversational piece to have for yourself or to give to someone special!
339 West Virginia Cutting Board
donated by Mountain State Council of the Blind
Opening Bid $20
You will love having this beautiful hand-crafted cutting board in the unique shape of the State of West Virginia. A variety of West Virginia hardwoods make up this useful conversation starter. Carved by Frank Moran of Fairmont, WV. It measures approximately 11 inches by 13 inches.
340 $50 Harbolt Company Gift Card
donated by Andrea DeKlotz
Opening Bid $25
Welcome to the home of the Harbolt Company! We are more than just a store; we are a community! For the last 10 years, we have been providing a perfect place for exciting products, and great accessibility! We provide audio descriptions for all our products. High tech, low tech, or no tech, you can find it here! Everything from a complete line of iPhone accessories to speakers, headphones, batteries and more! Buy the gift card and check us out!
341 “Love is Love” Royal Blue Zip Tote Bag from Blind Girl Designs
donated by Tricia Waechter
Opening Bid $25
Our new vinyl print “Love is Love” canvas, full-zip tote bag in royal blue. Please note if you have the “Love is Love” T-shirt or hoodie, this is a different ink. We are using our normal vinyl ink on the tote bag because it is much more durable to handle all the banging around a tote bag takes. This print is two different fonts declaring “Love is Love is Love.” The print is stacked with the words “love is “above the second “love is” which is in a different font and the bottom word is a larger version of “love” in the same lively font as the first line. It is a magical combination of letters for a wonderful outlook. Support audio description for the arts! The love is love print project will provide funding for audio description for the Orlando Fringe Festival, Art Space, and other art venues in Florida. This 15 by 18-inch canvas bag has a fold in the bottom so bag will sit upright. It has a full zip across the top as well as a zippered inside pocket. It’s a classic from Blind Girl Designs!
342 Home Baked Banana Bread from Andrea Conner’s Kitchen
Donated by Andrea Conner
Opening Bid $30
Enjoy this moist and naturally sweet banana bread made from scratch. The ripest bananas enhance the delicious goodness! Two small loaves; one with walnuts, one without, or both loaves with or without walnuts. Eat one loaf yourself and freeze the other or share this delicious bread with friends or family.
Don't forget to sneak a peek at our Appetizer Auction Day 2 on June 21, 2024.
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