~~Adaptive Sports, an Active Body = A Healthy Mind: BPI partnered with Strive4you to inspire and teach us about such adapted sports as Bowling Bonanza; Star Spangle Goalball and Southern Classic Kickball. Let's all get up and get moving together! Presenters: ♥ Ricky Jones, Co-Executive Director, Strive4you, Nashville, TN ♥ Christy Ray, Co-Executive Director, Strive4you, Nashville, TN Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 20 ..read more

~~SASI presents Employment Strategies for those with a Dual Sensory Loss: Sight and Sound Impaired (SASI) Committee presented a panel of people who have a dual sensory loss of hearing and vision loss. The panel discussed how they used reasonable accommodations, communication techniques, assistive technology and other strategies to gain and maintain employment.  Panelists: ♠ Scott Davert, Coordinator of Technology Research and Innovation Center for the Helen Keller National Center, Sands Point, NY ♠ Megan Conway, Research and Accessibility Specialist, Helen Keller National Center, Healdsburg, C ..read more

20230623 1300 Aging into Dual Sensory Loss-What is the Road Forward Originally Broadcasted June 23, 2023, on ACB Media 5 ** Are you someone who has vision loss and is now experiencing hearing loss? If so, listen and learn as Jenee Alleman-Goodman, Older Adult Program Coordinator for the Helen Keller National Center (HKNC), Fort Leavenworth, KS shared information and tips for how to cope with and move forward on this journey.** Edited By: Doug Hunsinger Download the June 23, 2023: Aging Into Dual Sensory Loss: What is the Road Forward? CART file ..read more

~~BITS/SASI: Do You Hear What I Hear: Are you getting the most from your hearing devices? Have you ever wondered if any hearing aids will work with other technology such as your iPhone?  Attendees enjoyed an informative presentation during which two audiologists and a Hearing Care Professional served as panelists as they addressed the issues and answered questions. Presenters: • Dr. Carol Hamer, Audiologist, Hellen Keller National Center, Sands Point, NY • Jacob Smith, Hearing Instrument Dispenser, Oak Lawn, IL • Dr. Nancy Mascia, Audiologist, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services ..read more

The following is from the breakfast and listening session on life experiences with retina degenerative diseases, sponsored by Janssen, (a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson), that took place July 1, 2023 at the American Council of the Blind Conference and Convention held at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center in Schaumburg, Illinois. Both in-person and remote attendees share their life experiences with retina degenerative diseases such as age-related Macular Degeneration, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Stargardt, and Laeber Congenital Amaurosis. First, in-person attendees introduce themselves fo ..read more

20220706 Knuckling Down with Peer Mentor Relations Originally Aired July 6, 2022, on ACB Media   The ACBDA Peer Mentor Relations Program is a support network that encourages members who have experience with both Diabetes and/or sight loss(mentors), to confidentially interact with one or more of their peers who need extra support(mentees). This allows for the sharing of information and experiences, and the chance to gently challenge others to see what simple adjustments could be made to better support a life of both sight loss and Diabetes. These peer-to-peer bonds provide a safe place to ..read more

~~Diabetes and Nutrition 101: The speakers discussed current nutrition trends & their impact on diabetes.They discussed challenges to healthy eating such as sick days, holidays, traveling & dining out. We also provided tips for healthy grocery shopping and meal planning. Presenters: ♦ Marjorie Debruyne, RD, CDCES, Bloomington, IN ♦ Jeff Bishop, ACBDA Board Member, Kirkland, WA Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 20 ..read more

Intracortical Visual Prosthesis Research Project The project is being conducted by The Illinois Institute of Technology and The Chicago Lighthouse, and we invite you to come learn from the researchers about an experimental device intended to restore visual perception for individuals who are blind. Learn about the intracortical visual prosthesis device, the study, expectations, possible risks and benefits, process and post implant requirements ..read more

20230702 1430 Defining the New Normal Originally Broadcasted July 2, 2023, on ACB Media 4   In this post pandemic era, it seems as if everything has changed. This interactive workshop enabled participants to design and implement their personal version of the New Normal. Presenter: Pam Shaw, Philadelphia, PA   Edited By:  Larry Gassman ..read more

Episode Notes 20220705 Self-Care is Health Care Originally Aired July 5, 2022, on ACB Media   Take charge of your physical, mental, and emotional health. ACB Next Generation and ACB's Get Up, Get Moving invited attendees to learn about the connection between mind, body, and spirit. Participants stretched out their bodies with: ·        Leslie Spoone, a Certified Fitness Instructor ·        Koni Sims, a retired Medical Massage Practitioner ·        Terry Suarez, a Certified Respiratory ..read more