20221119-4 SAIL AWAY WITH KCB Kentucky Council of the Blind 20221119-4 General Session

SAIL AWAY WITH KCB Kentucky Council of the Blind 49th Annual Conference and Convention November 18 - 19, 2022 The theme is Sail Away with KCB - step on board the KCB Majestic for a weekend cruise filled with programs, information, resources, food and fun.

• ACB Advocacy Update - Clark Rachfal, Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs, American Council of the Blind, Alexandria, VA
• Preserving Our Past - Gary Mudd, Interim President, Kentucky Historical Society of the Blind

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20221119-3 SAIL AWAY WITH KCB Kentucky Council of the Blind 20221119-3 B reak-Out 1

SAIL AWAY WITH KCB Kentucky Council of the Blind 49th Annual Conference and Convention November 18 - 19, 2022 The theme is Sail Away with KCB - step on board the KCB Majestic for a weekend cruise filled with programs, information, resources, food and fun.

• Discover AFB's Talent Lab and the Blind Leaders Development Program - Melanie Peskoe, Talent and Onboarding Specialist, American Foundation for the Blind
• Majestic Scentsy Gift Ideas - Melanie Peskoe, Scents and Stitches

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20221119-2 SAIL AWAY WITH KCB Kentucky Council of the Blind 20221119-2 Break-out 1

SAIL AWAY WITH KCB Kentucky Council of the Blind 49th Annual Conference and Convention November 18 - 19, 2022 The theme is Sail Away with KCB - step on board the KCB Majestic for a weekend cruise filled with programs, information, resources, food and fun.

• Health, Exercise, and Helpful Technology o Jeff Bishop, member, ACB Diabetics and member, ACB Board of Directors, Kirkland, WA o Clark Rachfal, Paraolympian, Alexandria, VA

• sponsored by KCB Next Generation

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20221119-1 SAIL AWAY WITH KCB Kentucky Council of the Blind 20221119-1 Break-out 1

SAIL AWAY WITH KCB Kentucky Council of the Blind 49th Annual Conference and Convention November 18 - 19, 2022 The theme is Sail Away with KCB - step on board the KCB Majestic for a weekend cruise filled with programs, information, resources, food and fun.

• Mental Health and Wellness, A New ACB Initiative - Pam Shaw, Chair, ACB Mental Health and Wellness Committee and former ACB Second Vice President, Philadelphia, PA Movies on the Cruise - The Latest on Audio Description - Kim Charlson, Chair, ACB Audio Description Project and ACB Immediate Past President, Watertown, MA

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20221118-2 SAIL AWAY WITH KCB Kentucky Council of the Blind 20221118-2 General Session – Evening

SAIL AWAY WITH KCB Kentucky Council of the Blind 49th Annual Conference and Convention November 18 - 19, 2022 The theme is Sail Away with KCB - step on board the KCB Majestic for a weekend cruise filled with programs, information, resources, food and fun.

• Welcome - Matthew Selm, President, Kentucky Council of the Blind "The Star-Spangled Banner" - Bradley Mann,
• Pledge of Allegiance - Ristoria Ross-Jackson, Member, KCB Board of Directors
• Invocation - Rev. Dave Wilde, Vice President, Kentucky Council of Citizens with Low Vision "We Gather Together" - Bradley Mann
• Speaker - Dr. Craig Meador, President, American Printing House for the Blind

• Chapter Reports from the Presidents o Eastern Kentucky Christian Council of the Blind - Ronnie Patrick, Lost Creek o Greater Louisville Council of the Blind - Natalie Couch, Louisville o Northern Kentucky Council of the Blind - Gerry Slusher, Covington o South Central Kentucky Council of the Blind - Richard Lindsey, Bowling Green o Support Alliance of the Visually Impaired - Sheryl Lott, Owensboro o Guide Dog Users of Kentuckiana - Terrie Terlau, Louisville o KY Council of Citizens with Low Vision - Debbie Deatherage, Louisville o KCB Next Generation - Benjamin Wright, Henderson o Tri-State Library Users - Natalie Couch, Louisville

• Convention Sponsor Recognitions - Carla Ruschival, Treasurer, Kentucky Council of the Blind

• 2022 Life Member Recognitions - Carla Ruschival, KCB Treasurer

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20221118-1 SAIL AWAY WITH KCB Kentucky Council of the Blind 20221118 General Session - Afternoon

SAIL AWAY WITH KCB Kentucky Council of the Blind 49th Annual Conference and Convention November 18 - 19, 2022 The theme is Sail Away with KCB - step on board the KCB Majestic for a weekend cruise filled with programs, information, resources, food and fun.

• Welcome and Announcements - Terrie Terlau, Convention Chair and First Vice President, Kentucky Council of the Blind
• Don't Let the Scammers Sink Your Ship - Clinton Manco, Manager, St. Matthews Branch, PNC Bank
• Sail the Vocational Rehabilitation Sea - Cora McNabb, Executive Director, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Frankfort
• Services from Independent Living and the McDowell Center - Gay Pannell, Branch Manager, OVR Independent Living Program, Bowling Green
• News about Talking Books - Barbara Penegor, Director, Kentucky Talking Book Library, Frankfort and
• The National Library Scene - Paul Edwards, Vice President, Library Users of America, Tallahassee, FL - sponsored by Tri-state Library Users
• Charting the Future: A New View at the Museum - Micheal Hudson, Museum Director, American Printing House and
• Majestic Souvenir Ideas: Braille Jewelry - Laura Legendary, Elegant Insights Braille Creations, Henderson, NV
• The Tech Deck: Special Products for People with Low Vision and No Vision - Brian Goemmer, Lab Computers

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20221029-6 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention 20221029-6 Banquet

WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND 2022 Convention WCB, BREAKING THROUGH THE STORM!

Banquet

• Mistress of Ceremonies Malissa Hudson
• Invocation - Julie Brannon, WCB President
• Presentation of WCB Scholarships - Kim Moberg, Chair
• Presentation of WCB Awards- Jessamyn Landby, Chair
• Recognition of WCB Life Members - Julie Brannon, WCB President
• Banquet address - Cindy Hollis, ACB Manager of Membership Engagement

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20221029-5 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention 20221029-5 Annual Business Meeting

WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND 2022 Convention WCB, BREAKING THROUGH THE STORM!

Annual Business Meeting

• The annual business meeting of Washington Council of the Blind included agenda items such as: o In Memoriam o Elections of Officers (2nd Vice President and Secretary) and Board Directors (3 two-year term positions) o Proposed 2023 Operating Budget o Proposed Amendments to the WCB Constitution and Bylaws o Resolutions o Old business o New business o Adjourn

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20221029-4 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention
20221028-6 State of the State

WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND 2022 Convention WCB, BREAKING THROUGH THE STORM!

State of the State
Participants learned what’s happening with our three state agencies serving the blind.

• Panelists: o Danielle Miller Director and Regional Librarian Washington Talking Book and Braille Library (WTBBL) o Lisa Wheeler, MA Assistant Director of Vocational Rehabilitation and Workforce Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) o Scott McCallum Superintendent Washington State School for the Blind (WSSB)

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20221029-3 WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND Convention 20221029-3 Journey to the Job

WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF THE BLIND 2022 Convention WCB, BREAKING THROUGH THE STORM!

• The Journey to the Job: Three people who are blind shared their journey to employment.

• Facilitator: Cindy Hollis, Manager of Membership Engagement, ACB

• Panelists: o Tony Gebhard Assistive Technology Instructor and Youth Transition Coordinator Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired Anchorage, AK o Andi Thom Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired California School for the Blind, Fremont, CA o John Gassman Sales Reservation Agent Walt Disney Travel Company Anaheim, CA

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