ACB Braille Forum for January, 2021 from 2021-01-01T06:06:38

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• President’s Message: New Year’s Reflections, by Dan Spoone
• Pull Out Your Calendars and Update the Convention Dates!, by Janet Dickelman
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ACB E-Forum for December, 2020 from 2020-12-02T18:12:39

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• President’s Message: Happy Holidays! What We Are Thankful For This Year, by Dan Spoone
• Celebrating 10 Years of the CVAA
• Senator Markey Celebrat...
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ACB Mini-Mall Catalog for October, 2020 from 2020-11-01T10:37:11

Here is the Mini Mall catalog for October, 2020.

ACB Braille Forum for November, 2020 from 2020-11-01T10:30:10

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• In Memoriam: Charles H. “Charlie” Crawford, Aug. 28, 1947-Sept. 11, 2020

• Readers’ Remembrances of Charlie Crawford

• Presid...

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ACB E-Forum - October, 2020 from 2020-10-01T19:54:27

The ACB E-Forum - October, 2020

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• President’s Message: White Cane Travel with Masks, Goggles and Disinfectant Wipes, by Dan Spoone

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ACB Braille Forum for September, 2020 from 2020-09-03T21:30:26

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Editor’s Note: If you sent in an article about the ADA at 30, sports/health/fitness, or rehabilitation, look for it in the October E-Forum, space permitting.

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ACB E-Forum for August, 2020 from 2020-08-01T04:47:08

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President’s Message: 100-Year Opportunity for Significant Change, by Dan Spoone

Like Polio, COVID-19 Will Be Beat, by Larry P. Johnson

The Kindness and ...

ACB Mini-Mall Catalog - June, 2020 from 2020-07-02T16:53:44

Here is the Mini-Mall Catalog for June, 2020.

2020 ACB Conference and Convention Program from 2020-07-02T16:38:12

Here is the program for the 2020 ACB Conference and Convention in audio format.

ACB Braille Forum for July, 2020 from 2020-07-02T16:35:30

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President’s Message: Welcome to the First Virtual ACB Convention, by Dan Spoone

How to Access the Virtual Convention, by Janet Dickelman

Affiliate and C...

ACB E-Forum for June, 2020 from 2020-06-01T21:10:12

ACB E-Forum for June, 2020

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President’s Message: Summer Breezes and New Adventures, by Dan Spoone
One Number, Two Mainstreams, Three Great Ways to Listen
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2020 ACB Pre-Convention Registration Form from 2020-06-01T21:07:10

This audio contains the text of the 2020 ACB Convention registration form.

ACB Braille Forum for May, 2020 from 2020-05-01T21:52:48

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2020 ACB Convention Going Virtual, by Janet Dickelman

President’s Message: Core Values, Gardens, and Baseball, by Dan Spoone

Expanded CEUs and...

The ACB E-Forum for April, 2020 from 2020-04-03T14:50:17

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President’s Message: Traveling with Pets in Stormy Weather, by Dan Spoone

ACB’s Winter Board Meeting: Breaking New Ground, by Deb Cook Lewis

Make Your P...

ACB Braille Forum for March, 2020 from 2020-03-01T19:52:57

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President's Message: Language Matters, by Dan Spoone
Convention Program Tidbits, by Janet Dickelman
Continuing Education Units at the ACB Convention, by Carla Rus...

ACB E-Forum for February, 2020 from 2020-02-03T15:16:54

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In Memoriam: Catherine Skivers, May 2, 1925 — December 12, 2019

President’s Message: Time to Come to D.C. and Make a Difference, by Dan Spoone

Looking B...

ACB Braille Forum for January, 2020 from 2020-01-03T04:56:23

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President’s Message: New Year’s Resolutions, by Dan Spoone

2020 Tours in Schaumburg, by Janet Dickelman

Lights, Camera, Action! Apply to Become a 2020 R...

ACB E-Forum for December, 2019 from 2019-12-01T22:55:44

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President’s Message: Traveling Across the Pond, by Dan Spoone

Puzzle Pieces Coming Together for 2020 Convention in Schaumburg, by Janet Dickelman

It’s a...

ACB Braille Forum for November, 2019 from 2019-11-02T02:27:14

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President's Message: You Can Make a Difference!, by Dan Spoone
Tour Lake Michigan with a Dinner Cruise, by Janet Dickelman
It’s Holiday Auction Time!, by Carla Ru...

ACB Mini-Mall Catalog - October, 2019 from 2019-10-02T20:25:02

ACB e-Forum - October, 2019 from 2019-10-02T20:20:03

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President’s Message: Transitions, by Dan Spoone

Traveling to Schaumburg, by Janet Dickelman

ACB Holiday Auction Reminder, by Carla Ruschival

Ro...

The ACB Braille Forum Volume LVIII September 2019 No. 3 from 2019-09-04T05:34:40

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President’s Message, by Dan Spoone
Let’s Get Connected!, by Cindy Van Winkle
ACB Board Approves Vision and Core Values Statements, Endorses Constitutional Amendme...

The ACB E-Forum Volume LVIII August 2019 No. 2 from 2019-07-29T04:14:48

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The Dog Days of Summer Take over the Forum, by Sharon Lovering
Three Cheers for Holly, by Dr. Ron Milliman
Please Pet Me
A Well-Behaved Mom
Choices
Ni...

The ACB Braille Forum Volume LVIII July 2019 No. 1 from 2019-07-29T03:58:37

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Opening Matter
Introducing ACB's New Membership Services Coordinator, by Eric Bridges
President's Message: Where Did the Time go?, by Kim Charlson
Celebrating...

The ACB E-Forum Volume LVII June 2019 No. 12 from 2019-06-03T11:02:36

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Last-Minute Tips for Rochester, by Janet Dickelman

Blossom with the Flower City Press

Three Two One, by Jean Mann

Celebrating Diversity in This...

The ACB Braille Forum Volume LVII May 2019 No. 11 from 2019-06-03T10:58:37

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President's Message: Home Isn't Always Where Your Heart Is, by Kim Charlson

Summary of the February 2019 Board Meeting, by Deb Cook Lewis

May's Themes F...

The ACB E-Forum Volume LVII April 2019 No. 10 from 2019-04-17T16:50:17

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Karen Peltz Strauss Retires from the FCC, with introduction by Kim Charlson

My First ACB Leadership Seminar, by Sheila Young

Rochester 2019 Registration...

The ACB Braille Forum Volume LVII March 2019 No. 9 from 2019-03-06T20:16:15

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President’s Message: Protect Your Economic Identity!, by Kim Charlson

Rochester 2019: A Sneak Preview of Affiliate and Committee Programming, by Janet Dickelm...

The ACB E-Forum Volume LVII February 2019 No. 8 from 2019-02-01T17:25:48

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ACB and Its Affiliates: The Most Important Relationship, by Kim Charlson

Fun Facts about Rochester for 2019, by Janet Dickelman

Step Into the Leaders...

The ACB Braille Forum Volume LVII January 2019 No. 7 from 2019-01-09T15:08:37

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Glancing Back Before Going Through the Door to 2019, by Eric Bridges

Board Meets in October, November and December to Take Stock and Plan for the Future, by Ron ...

The ACB E-Forum Volume LVII December 2018 No. 6 from 2018-12-05T17:02:08

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Exciting Convention Registration News for ACB Members, by Janet Dickelman

Audio Description Makes Cirque du Soleil Performance Accessible, by Linda Goodspeed
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The ACB Braille Forum Volume LVII November 2018 No. 5 from 2018-11-29T15:17:56

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House Passes Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act

Tour Teasers: Erie Canal, Niagara Falls, and Baseball, by Janet Dickelman

Will You Vote?, by Larry John...

The ACB E-Forum Volume LVII October 2018 No. 4 from 2018-10-02T19:09:45

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A Sneak Preview of Rochester, by Janet Dickelman

The Number-10 Dillon Express Was a Huge Success!, by Donna Brown

ACB Holiday Auction Reminder, by Carla...

The ACB Braille Forum Volume LVII September 2018 No. 3 from 2018-09-11T13:34:06

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President’s Message: ACB Applauds Senate for Advancing Marrakesh Treaty, by Kim Charlson

Looking Back at St. Louis, and Ahead to Rochester, by Janet Dickelman Listen

The ACB E-Forum Volume LVII August 2018 No. 2 from 2018-08-07T22:54:40

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New Directions for the ACB Braille and E-Forum Magazines, by Ron Brooks

Taking the Forum Back to School, by Ron Brooks

The Special Education Task Force:...

The ACB Braille Forum Volume LVII July 2018 No. 1 from 2018-07-11T15:28:57

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In Memoriam: Marlaina Lieberg, Oct. 2, 1949-May 11, 2018, by Denise Colley

Readers’ Memories of Marlaina Lieberg

President’s Message: Introducing the 20...

The ACB E-Forum Volume LVI June 2018 No. 12 from 2018-06-06T12:41:08

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In Memoriam: Sue Ammeter, by Denise Colley

Readers’ Memories of Sue Ammeter

Breaking Barriers for Those Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired, by Tony Ste...

The ACB Braille Forum Volume LVI May 2018 No. 11 from 2018-04-30T16:41:44

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President’s Message: Marrakesh Treaty Moves Forward in Senate, by Kim Charlson

Cisco Collaborates on Phones with American Council of the Blind

This Year...

The ACB E-Forum Volume LVI April 2018 No. 10 from 2018-04-02T14:58:58

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ACB Commends Delta for Revising Its Service Animal Policy

The Gateway to Success Is in St. Louis, by Janet Dickelman

Meet Me at the Auction

You...

The ACB Braille Forum Vol. LVI March 2018 No. 9 from 2018-03-28T15:56:10

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In Memoriam: Mary Jane “M.J.” Hills Schmitt, by Mary Beth Metzger

President’s Message: Flying Needs to Remain Friendly for Guide Dog Handlers, by Kim Charlson...

The ACB E-Forum Volume LVI February 2018 No. 8 from 2018-02-04T12:51:35

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We Need Your Voices to Present Our Message to Congress, by Tony Stephens

Lots to See and Do in The Show Me State, by Janet Dickelman

Fireworks, Celebrat...

The ACB Braille Forum Volume LVI January 2018 No. 7 from 2018-01-04T15:45:10

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President’s Message: Nationwide Class Action Challenges Hulu’s Discrimination Against Blind and Visually Impaired Individuals, by Kim Charlson

Looking Back, Loo...

The ACB E-Forum Volume LVI December 2017 No. 6 from 2017-12-06T16:17:35

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President’s Message: Visiting Affiliates – It Makes Me Proud, by Kim Charlson

Eatsa Agrees to Make Its Cutting-Edge Technology Accessible to Blind Customers
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The ACB Braille Forum Volume LVI November 2017 No. 5 from 2017-11-07T15:50:25

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ACB Creates Hurricane Relief Fund

Inside Union Station Hotel, by Janet Dickelman

We Really Should Say Thanks, by Tom Mitchell

Holiday Auction 2...

The ACB E-Forum Volume LVI October 2017 No. 4 from 2017-10-03T13:52:41

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President’s Report to the Convention, by Kim Charlson

Audio Description Allows ACB Members to ‘See’ the Eclipse, by Joel Snyder

Meet Us in Saint Louis, ...

The ACB Braille Forum Volume LVI September 2017 No. 3 from 2017-09-12T17:45:34

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Senators Push for Tactile Feature on Paper Currency

ACB Sparks Success Was A Big Success, by Janet Dickelman

The Reno Roundup: ACB’s 56th Annual Convent...

The ACB E-Forum Volume LVI No. 2 from 2017-07-31T12:40:41

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The Hear and Now: How Do You Watch Peak TV If You’re Blind? Inside the burgeoning world of audio description, a game-changer in accessible TV, by Kelsey McKinney

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The ACB Braille Forum Volume LVI July 2017 No. 1 from 2017-07-24T15:03:08

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A Message from the President: JPMorgan Chase/ACB Leadership Fellows Class of 2017, by Kim Charlson

Local Motors Brings Advocates and Innovators Together to Meet ...

The ACB E-Forum Volume LV June 2017 No. 12 from 2017-06-12T10:50:01

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A Message from the President: Supreme Court Rules Favorably for Students with Disabilities, by Kim Charlson

Seeing Outside the Disability Box, by Howard Axelrod<...

The ACB Braille Forum Volume LV May 2017 No. 11 from 2017-05-02T15:11:36

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President’s Message: 50 Golden Years in the Pacific, by Kim Charlson

The American Council of the Blind and the Policy of Structured Negotiations, by Eric Bridges...

The ACB E-Forum Volume LV April 2017 No. 10 from 2017-04-04T14:30:32

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President’s Message: Service Dogs and the Supreme Court, by Kim Charlson

It’s Almost Time to Register for Reno!, by Janet Dickelman

Volunteer at the Inf...

The ACB Braille Forum Volume LV March 2017 No. 9 from 2017-03-14T16:01:58

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In Memoriam: Otis H. Stephens Jr., Sept. 20, 1936-Dec. 2, 2016

Readers’ Remembrances of Otis Stephens

President’s Message: Planning for the Future: A...

The ACB E-Forum Volume LV February 2017 No. 8 from 2017-03-14T15:52:59

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60 Minutes’ Coverage of the ADA, by Kim Charlson

Rumors and Thoughts: A Guest Opinion, by Jeff Thom

Come Collect Nuggets of Wisdom in Reno!, by Janet Di...

The ACB Braille Forum Volume LV January 2017 No. 7 from 2017-01-04T02:05:34

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President’s Message: White House Summit on Inclusive Technology Spotlights Innovation for People with Disabilities, by Kim Charlson

ACB Survey Finds Need for Inc...

The ACB E-Forum Volume LV December 2016 No. 6 from 2016-12-07T16:15:44

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Results of the ACB/CUSDGS Survey Are In!, by Tony Stephens

ACB’s Parenting Video Available – And Has Audio Description, Too

Scholarship Application for ...

The ACB Braille Forum Volume LV November 2016 No. 5 from 2016-11-08T13:53:40

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President’s Report to the Convention, Part 3, by Kim Charlson
Voting in ACB, the Tip of the Iceberg, Part 1, by Jeff Thom
Inside the Nugget, by Janet Dickelman Listen

The ACB E-Forum Volume LV October 2016 No. 4 from 2016-10-02T19:09:43

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President’s Report to the Convention, Part 2, by Kim Charlson

The ACB National Convention: A First-Time Attendee’s Perspective, by Nick Pavel

ACB’s 201...

The ACB Braille Forum Volume LV September 2016 No. 3 from 2016-09-06T18:09:19

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ACB Reaches Agreement with Four D.C. Taxi Companies

President’s Report to the Convention, Part 1, by Kim Charlson

Land of 10,000 Dreams Convention A Res...

The ACB E-Forum Volume LV August 2016 No. 2 from 2016-08-08T12:10:22

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President’s Message: ACB Recognizes Apple for Bringing Accessibility to the Blind Community Right Out of the Box, by Kim Charlson

In Memoriam: Winifred Downing, ...

The ACB Braille Forum Volume LV July 2016 No. 1 from 2016-07-12T19:06:18

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President’s Message: JPMorgan Chase/ACB Leadership Fellows, by Kim Charlson

Further Currency Delays Raise Concerns

Staying Connected in Minneapolis, by ...

The ACB E-Forum Volume LIV June 2016 No. 12 from 2016-06-01T14:26:24

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President’s Message: Netflix to Enhance Access for Customers Who Are Blind, by Kim Charlson

With Artificial Intelligence, Facebook Helps the Blind to Know What’s...

The ACB Braille Forum Volume LIV May 2016 No. 11 from 2016-05-03T16:24:23

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President’s Message: Meet Charles Mossop, by Kim Charlson

Teach Access Project a Major Topic at CSUN Conference, by Eric Bridges

Get Ready for Fun in...

The ACB E-Forum Volume LIV April 2016 No. 10 from 2016-04-11T17:53:54

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President’s Message: What You Didn’t Know about Stevie Wonder’s ‘Braille Joke’ at the Grammys – The Motown Legend Is Also a Legendary Advocate for Literacy, by Kim Charls...

The ACB Braille Forum Volume LIV March 2016 No. 9 from 2016-03-08T20:48:32

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ACB National Office Gets Change of Venue

Tony Stephens Appointed Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs of the American Council of the Blind, by Eric B...

The ACB E-Forum Volume LIV February 2016 No. 8 from 2016-02-04T16:14:09

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President’s Message: Eating and Web Accessibility, by Kim Charlson

Microsoft, American Council of the Blind Partner to Advance Accessibility

Sneak Previ...

The ACB Braille Forum Volume LIV January 2016 No. 7 from 2016-01-05T21:16:29

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The Next Chapter for ACB’s Leadership: Eric Bridges Appointed Executive Director, by Kim Charlson

Sutherland and the Washington Lawyers’ Committee Reach Landmark...

The ACB E-Forum Volume LIV December 2015 No. 6 from 2015-12-02T18:27:03

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Humana Now Offers Talking Prescription Labels for Its Members with Visual Impairments, by Kim Charlson

Linked, Connected and Empowered with ACB Link

Sch...

The ACB Braille Forum Vol. LIV November 2015 No. 5 from 2015-11-09T19:26:50

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President’s Report, Part III, by Kim Charlson

An Update on the Taxi Discrimination Lawsuit, by Eric Bridges

Reps. Cartwright, McKinley Champion Comprehe...

The ACB E-Forum Volume LIV October 2015 No. 4 from 2015-10-06T18:29:59

The ACB E-Forum
Volume LIV October 2015 No. 4

Published by
the American Council of the Blind

Be A Part of ACB

The American Council of the Blind (TM) is a members...

The ACB Braille Forum Vol. LIV September 2015 No. 3 from 2015-09-01T14:55:31

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President’s Report, Part I, by Kim Charlson

Bidding ACB A Very Fond Farewell and Reflecting on the Last Seventeen Years, by Melanie Brunson

Lo...

The ACB E-Forum Volume LIV August 2015 No. 2 from 2015-08-07T17:42:39

The ACB E-Forum
Volume LIV August 2015 No. 2

Published by
the American Council of the Blind

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** Be A Part of ACB

The American Counc...