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ACB History buffs, wow! This is such a momentous and historical event on behalf of the blind and democracy. We are now into chapter 7, Part Three, ACB: The First 40 Years. Please grab a copy of this book, People of Vision: A History of the American Council of the Blind, by Janes J. Megivern and Marjorie L. Megivern, copyright 2003 by the American Council of the Blind. It is available on BARD, through BookShare, and for purchase on a thumb drive from the ACB Mini Mall. Chapter 7 will take about three hours to read, and like Chapter 6, is packed with events, changes, and additions. I was not aware that the ACB began as an individual membership organization. Did you know that Oklahoma was its first state affiliate? Come and join us for a lively discussion. There are plans to access live recordings of speeches and events for us to hear at a later date and time. I am appreciative of all who are working to update and add to the knowledge of ACB history and the history of the blind in America and beyond. For more reading, Bernice Kandarian and Larry Gassman provided the following information. The website with the complete information of the founding of the ACB is: https://bit.ly/3jPdiyj

Celebrate ACB Community’s 5,000th Event:

Can you believe it? Our ACB community began on March 17 with two calls that week. Today we celebrate our five thousandth event. Please join us to share what Community means to you, email your thoughts, or do both. Here are some questions to ponder. How did you learn about our community events and when did you attend your first one? How often are you able to participate in ACB community events and if you had to pick your top three, which would they be? How have ACB Community events impacted your life during the Covid-19 pandemic and what does the ACB Community mean to you? Email your responses to [email protected] and please join us in our celebration of five thousand events. Community: Safe, Respectful, Welcoming, and it belongs to all of us!

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ittee – Assisting People Who Are Not Comfortable with Technology:

How to reach people who are without or uncomfortable with technology. Speakers will be Alison Smitherman (MS), Peggy Garrett (TX), Danette Dixon (WA), Cassandra Jessie (FL), Alan Peterson (ND), and Ray Campbell (IL). All are members of the ACB Membership Committee.

VISAbilities – Unforgettable ACB Moments:

We want to continue hearing your stories to be added to our future recording in celebration of ACB’s 60th anniversary year. We have now had 60 national conventions, dozens of legislative seminars, countless affiliate conventions and chapter meetings, and lots and lots of socials. Each one has had a major achievement or happening, something hysterically funny you will never forget, a very moving moment, a new friendship or other relationship. Come share your favorite moments or maybe it’s even an embarrassing incident. It’s all in good taste and camaraderie. If you can’t make the call but have something you would like to share, drop an email to [email protected].

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ACB Membership Committee – Assisting People Who Are Not Comfortable with Technology:

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VISAbilities – Unforgettable ACB Moments, Part 2: We want to continue hearing your stories to be added to our future recording in celebration of ACB’s 60th anniversary year. We have now had 60 national conventions, dozens of legislative seminars, countless affiliate conventions and chapter meetings, and lots and lots of socials. Each one has had a major achievement or happening, something hysterically funny you will never forget, a very moving moment, a new friendship or other relationship. Come share your favorite moments or maybe it’s even an embarrassing incident. It’s all in good taste and camaraderie. If you can’t make the call but have something you would like to share, drop an email to [email protected].

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