20231118 Bay State Council of the Blind Fall Conference, November 18, 2023 - a podcast by American Council of the Blind

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Bay State Council of the Blind
Fall Conference Agenda, November 18, 2023


Morning Session


– Welcoming Remarks, David Kingsbury, BSCB President


– The Disability Tech Space, Sandy Lacey, Executive Director, Howe Innovation Center, Perkins School for the Blind



  • Attendee introductions


– Overview of MCB Happenings, John Oliveira, Commissioner, Massachusetts Commission for the Blind




  • 3-D Printing: A Viable Hobby for Blind and Low Vision Persons, Judy Dixon, author; Erin Fragola, Outreach Coordinator, Perkins Braille & Talking Book Library




  • Get Up and Move, Door prizes, Jeanette Kutash with Leslie Spoone: Elizabeth Ann Johnson with door prizes,




Afternoon Session




  • Deciphering What Sighted People Are Trying to Say with Body Language, Judy Dixon, author, Brian Charlson




  • The New BSCB Code of Conduct Policy, Jennifer Harnish, Board Director




  • Be My AI, Brian Charlson, BSCB Past President and Tech Guru




  • A Sampling of ACB Special Interest Affiliates, Jeff Thom - Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss (AAVL); Paul Edwards, Past President, Library Users of America (LUA), Larry Gassman, Vice President, Diabetics in Action




  • Get Up and Move Continued! Jeanette Kutash and Leslie Spoone




  • A Little Afternoon Diversion




  • Closing Remarks




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