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“Dots and Dashes” is a short newsletter featuring a variety of topics and ACB stories. This issue features information about Tony Stephens’ return to the ACB national office, information about Cathie Skivers’ memorial service (and other plans in the works), Advocacy Updates, and the winners of the Benefits of Audio Description in Education awards.
A familiar face has returned to the ACB national office. Tony Stephens is ACB’s new Director of Development.
We hope you are having a great start to the new year! Back in July 2019, ACB and OrCam began a cooperation to raise awareness of OrCam’s assistive technology among ACB members in the United States.
OrCam MyEye 2 is the most advanced wearable assistive technology that can empower and enable you to be more independent. The MyEye 2 can support you in education, employment and improve quality of life, allow you access to visual information by converting images into sounds and read it to you discretely into your ear in real-time.
BADIE: Benefits of Audio Description In Education
For Immediate Release - Contact: Joel Snyder, Director, Audio Description Project
jsnyder@acb.org - (202) 467-5083
A familiar face is returning to a new post in the ACB national office. We are thrilled to announce that Tony Stephens is ACB’s new Director of Development.
The Audio Description Project (ADP), an initiative of the American Council of the Blind (ACB), aims to bring more meaning and enjoyment to entertainment, cultural, and educational experiences for blind and visually impaired people.
For Immediate Release
Alexandria, VA — On Monday, February 3, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice signed into law Senate Bill 94, a bill to ensure that all voters in West Virginia are guaranteed access to the ballot box, at polling locations and when voting absentee. On behalf of our nationwide membership, and in conjunction with the Mountain State Council of the Blind, the American Council of the Blind commends West Virginia for working with us to ensure equal access to absentee voting for people with disabilities.
by Kenneth Semien Sr.
Let the festivities begin as we roll out the red carpet for the prominent DKM First-Timers of 2020 during the exclusive DKM First-Timers Reception on Wednesday, July 8th in Schaumburg, IL. This year’s DKM experience will be second to none. Continue reading to get the scoop on how to apply to be considered.
by Kenneth Semien Sr.
Have you noticed how ACB has been progressing? Have you considered contributing by sharing your skills and abilities to make ACB all that it can be? Are you interested in playing a role in creating positive change for Americans who are blind, visually impaired or low vision? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you are encouraged to read below to confirm your eligibility and necessary commitment to become a member of the 2020 Class of ACB/JPMorgan Chase Leadership Fellows!