Sound Prints

Lindy Lamkin, Executive Director of the Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation, presents an update on the KLEF Low Vision Clinic in Louisville. Meet Jenny Smith,

the new librarian at the Kentucky Talking Book Library in Frankfort.  Both presentations are from the KCB 2025 Conference and Convention.

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3 presentations from Friday afternoon at the KCB convention, including Cora McNabb from the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, C J Stephens from the

Charles McDowell Center, and Peggy Sinclair-Morris from the Kentucky School for the Blind.

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New officers in KCB and chapters; our holiday event calendar; shopping and cooking tips with Patti Cox from a November Roundabout

A new treatment for Type 1 diabetes that is expected to greatly reduce or eliminate the need for insulin; early cancer detection; fun historical tidbits about grooming, the development of daylight saving time, and past importance of handkerchiefs; and details about the upcoming Jackpot of Opportunities conference and convention of the Kentucky Council of the Blind.

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Kentucky Jackpot Auction preview, sharing books at Page Turners, and a focus on the Braille Revival League and how it differs from the Library Users of America.

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Pre-registration opens for the Kentucky convention; news about the Kentucky Jackpot auction; Joe Hodge from APH introduces ACB Families to the Monarch, the multi-line braille display with great graphics

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Kentucky 2025 Jackpot Auction promo, iPhone and iPad updates with Board of Publications member Belinda Collins, and exciting events from the Blind Information Technology Specialists (BITS) with President Jeff Bishop

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Meet the American Association of Blind Teachers and the Independent Visually Impaired Entrepreneurs; April Martin,  President of AABT, and Ardis Bazyn, president of IVIE, introduce us to these ACB special-interest affiliates. Announcements include upcoming activities as well as news about Amazon Kindle and the latest info about Meta Ray-ban smartglasses.

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The latest announcements from Social Security, BITS, the Department of Justice and AER; plus articles about using AI in your job search and why nearly one-fourth of screen reader users are not blind.

ACB Lions and ACB Families award prizes to donors from the ACB Convention pre-registration; upcoming events; Claire Stanley, ACB Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs, updates us on what is happening in areas of interest to us on Capitol Hill

Announcements, news items from NLS, the potential for smartglasses in the future, and a short story about Computers for the Blind.

Mike Hudson, former Director of the Aph Museum, tells entertaining stories from the Kentucky School for the Blind’s past at the Making Memories Banquet, and Bo Mullins, 2003 KSB graduate and instructor at the school, explains through examples and anecdotes why the KSB student work programs are so important

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Evan Hatter from the Kentucky Talking Book Library visits the Greater Louisville Roundabout to bring news of changes in BARD, the new DA2 player, and other updates at NLS.

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A change in Alexa  that could prevent you from hearing ACB Media; vote no on the ACB constitutional amendment and help save the affiliate vote – it’s important.

News about new braille and audio magazines and BARD, changes in meeting dates related to the 2025 ACB convention, news from the Louisville Low Vision Clinic, and GLCB member spotlights

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The Kentucky School for the Blind celebrates its 183rd anniversary with its Founders’ Day program on May 8. Micheal Hudson, former director of the APH Museum, receives the prestigious Paul J. Langan Award during the program. Edited for time by Adam Ruschival.

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After the opening announcements, we explore history, memories and trivia about the Greater Louisville Council of the Blind as it celebrates its 20th birthday.

Announcements, a brief overview of the 2025 ACB Convention, three new bills in Congress, and a look at the new Dot Museum at the American Printing House

KCB Representatives who attended the 2025 DC Leadership Conference in Alexandria VA describe their experiences attending the NLS tour, ACB Board Meeting, President's Meeting, Legislative Seminar and Hill Visits.

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The many uses for Chat GPT by a blind person; meet the Meta Ray-ban and the Envision glasses; three updates to the Meta Ray-Bans

Chef Deborah Erickson, owner of the Blind Kitchen, shares tips, tricks and gadgets for cooking safely and easily with little or no vision

Protect Yourself from Scams, The New APH Museum, and the Future of AM/FM Radio

From the 2024 KCB convention – new low vision clinic open in Louisville and update from the Kentucky Division of Blind Services

The LUA session with the Talking Book Narrator at the 2024 ACB Conference and Convention in Jacksonville, Florida.

Free calendars available, NFBGL and GLCB invite everyone to a meeting with TARC, and merry Christmas from KCB

KCB election and awards news, Christmas news, a special gift for KCB members, and essential oils basics from ACB Families

Announcements and KCB convention details, KCB auction highlights, and discover an inexpensive source for braille books for kids and teens

Info about the KCB Holiday Express Auction and convention, plus articles from News from NLS and an intro to Our Special Magazine from National Braille Press.

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Explore the expansive world of reading available through subscription services such as Bookshare, Audible etc. Presented by the Library Users of America at the 2024 ACB National Convention.

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Brian Charlson and Deborah Armstrong explain why you need a public library card; From the Library Users of America at the ACB 2024 national convention

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Speak to Me specializes in things that talk, sing, and otherwise make noise.  A great source of gifts for everyone on your list.  Program originally aired by ACB Families on October 6, 2024.

KCB member Kristi Sykes shares her experience with the RAZ Smart Vision 3 phone; also hear articles about the Internet Library and a study on a possible treatment to delay nearsightedness in children.

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ACB Lions presents a Lessons in Leadership session at each annual ACB Conference and Convention. Speakers this year were Darren Van Duyn from Illinois and David Moose from Kentucky, both of whom are past District Governors and have much to share on how to become leaders in clubs and organizations.

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Learn to copy and paste on the iPhone; questions about should deaf kids learn to sign are very similar to should blind kids learn braille.

Articles from the NLS publication, News, and articles about Blind Barbie, the Internet Library, and downloading music with your public library card

Join ACB Families for its annual virtual campfire, complete with Paul Edwards as our storyteller, Deanna Scoggins with our songs, and Carla Ruschival with camp trivia. Summertime fun for everyone.

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How artificial intelligence can expand and enhance the world for a person who is blind or visually impaired

From high school to full-time Internet radio, how The Radio Storm – a free-form home-based radio station - came to be. Program presented at the ACB Families breakfast at the 2024 ACB convention by Michael and Angie McCarty, graduates of the Kentucky School for the Blind and life members of the Kentucky Council of the Blind.

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First are upcoming convention highlights, followed by Cooking with Brian Charlson from the June 16 ACB Families programming. Includes tips for grilling both indoors and outdoors, plus gadgets and techniques to prepare delicious meals.

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Exhibits are one of the most popular aspects of an ACB convention. Discover how everyone can take part in the Exhibit Showcase on Wednesday, June 26. Find out what’s available on the pre-registration form and more news about the many virtual aspects of the convention.

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Drop in on the May 25 Focus on Your Future with Low Vision, sponsored by the Kentucky Council of Citizens with Low Vision, and then get a review of this past school year at the Kentucky School for the Blind.

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Ideas for organizing your kitchen and laundry and decluttering your house; presented by Linda Yacks of Arkansas.

A Sound Prints scrapbook of memories from our first 11 years. Full of fun and show trivia.

The GLCB auction and other announcements; articles from the Internet; NLS moves its headquarters and plans to expand its braille.

Janet Dickelman, ACB Convention Co-ordinator, shares convention details you’ll need to pre-register for the upcoming 2024 convention, whether you attend on Zoom, in person in Jacksonville, FL, or both.

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Discover the planning, training and preparation needed to take a bicycle ride of over 3000 miles and complete it in 11 days. Let’s get ready to cheer on Dave Wilkinson as he participates in the Race Across America.

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Patti Cox and Debbie Persons, KCB’s representatives to the ACB DC Leadership Conference, report on their successful trip at the KCB Board meeting, and Bill Wright, Debbie Deatherage and Deb Lewis tell how they became involved in KCB and ACB.

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From the March 8 Roundabout – Carla Ruschival, Deanna Scoggins and Amanda Selm tell how they became involved in KCB. From an ACB Families call, Patti Cox shares tips for saving time and money at the grocery and on everyday products.

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The Legislative Imperatives; news about a new Orcam; an overview of three ACB affiliates

What ACB’s talking about on the Hill; Meet KCB chapters

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It's membership time in ACB, and this is your chance to learn more about ACB Diabetics in Action and the Braille Revival League.

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Kim Charlson, ACB Past President, visits with ACB Families to discuss using audio description on TV at home, where to find shows and programs that are described, and tips on obtaining audio description at the movies. Description:

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Lukas Franck from the Seeing Eye gives up-to-date information on today's intersections and how to navigate them safely.

Sponsored by the Guide Dog Users of Kentuckiana.

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Kenny Jones, retired teacher and part-time coach, presents An overview of sports opportunities at the Kentucky School for the Blind; easy ways to exercise at home, presented by Leslie Spoone

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Jeannie Johnson from the ACB Community joined the Greater Louisville Roundabout on January 12 to talk about her favorite accessible small electrical appliances for the kitchen. She covers Instant Pots, slow cookers, air fryers, countertop grills, toaster ovens, microwaves, food processors, blenders/mixers and more as she shares tips about her favorite brands and models.

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From the archives - the first virtual Christmas with the Council party from 2020 with music, Santa, recipes and much more

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Convention exhibitors and sponsors and news from the Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation

Lab Computers (Humanware), KATS Network and the American Printing House for the Blind

ACB President Deb Cook Lewis speaks at the KCB Golden Jubilee convention banquet; Vanda Pharmaceuticals and Blind Girl Designs Exhibit at the KCB convention.

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Program preview for the Kentucky Council of the Blind Golden Jubilee convention; a Veteran's Day program at the GLCB Roundabout

KCB President Matt Selm reviews the Golden Jubilee Auction and looks ahead to the KCB Convention; the tribute to ORAL Miller from the November Braille Forum

News and announcements from KCB and ACB; items up for bid in the KCB Golden Jubilee Auction

KCB auction news / NLS Library News / Braille Brain website from APH and more

White Cane History presented by the American Printing House and details and registration information for the Kentucky Council of the Blind Golden Jubilee Convention

KCB Golden Jubilee Auction and state convention news; What's going on in ACB, Part 2

What is ACB doing this year? What are its 2023 goals? Listen to Part 1 of a review of the 2023 strategic plan, as broadcast on ACB Media 6 during the Board Training on Friday, September 29 from Jacksonville, FL.

Visiting Hawaii with Low Vision - from the Kentucky Council of Citizens with Low Vision

Announcements from Braille Book Review; sources for finding information on the  computer, iPhone and Alexa - the ACB Families program from September 17, 2023.

Sound Prints for September 10, 2023

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Description: "This Is Their Story, This Is Their Song" is an original play about Fanny Crosby who wrote over 7,000 hymns and who was blind. We interview B. T. Kimbrough, author and director of the play. Hear clips from the live performance at the American Printing House for the Blind Braille Reader's Theater on August 26 in Louisville.

Braille Legos, vision screening at the Kentucky State Fair, and favorite books shared at Page Turners

Articles from NLS News magazine, Oral Miller and Dr. Ron Milliman obituaries, and clips from the Back to School Roundabout

A new time for Roundabout and a visit from Mike Coffey, Assistant Principal at KSB.

ACB Families presents its virtual campfire with stories, songs, and memories of good camp food.

Announcements and articles from the Internet

Highlighted events sponsored by selected special-interest affiliates of ACB.

Summer vacation experiences as shared by blind and visually impaired attendees at the June 9 2023 Greater Louisville Council of the Blind Roundabout; includes observations on the journey from sighted to low vision to blind.

Announcements; listen as the American Printing House celebrates looks back at the history of its museum, closes for construction of its huge expansion, and points toward the opening of a new museum called The Dot Experience in 2025.

Graduation at the KY School for the Blind; Discover Ruffwear Products - a program from the Guide Dog Users of Kentuckiana

Braille news - a new home course in braille and braille history - meet the Braille Revival League; tips for using rideshare and home delivery services from KCCLV

GLCB Auction Results; ACB convention registration to open soon; Meet the Evansville Association for the Blind, a source for useful products for people with vision loss; announcements

Announcements, ACB Leadership Fellows for 2023, and the Greater Louisville Council of the Blind auction preview

Greater Louisville Derby Party and Auction; experience the 2023 ACB Convention on a budget

Andrew Owen, newly-elected 9th District Councilman in metro Louisville, speaks at the Greater Louisville Council of the Blind quarterly meeting; how to run a successful Bargain Table fundraiser for your local chapter.

Alan Lovell, Director of the ConnectCenter at the American Printing House, introduces a database of information about careers, family and senior citizen services for people with little or no vision; Joe Hodge from ApH brings news of current and future tech devices. :

Ed Rogers from Bristol Braille in the United Kingdom introduces the Canute 360, a device with 9 lines and 40 braille cells per line. Read braille in paragraphs, braille music for both hands, mathematical equations and problems, and much more.

Sound Prints 04/02/2023 - Library News; Meet Computers for the Blind Submitted by Carla Ruschival on Mon, 04/03/2023 - 06:23 Announcements from the NLS program and other updates; Computers for the Blind - a resource for low-cost computers and JAWS training for the blind Key Words: ** nls, technology, acb, kcb, blindness, low vision**

SoundPrints 03/26/2023 

The FCC to explore expanding audio description to all TV markets; Meet ACB's new Leaders at the top and look into the future Key Words:  audio description, acb, blindness, low vision, visual impairment

ACB announces changes in leadership; NLS expands Braille-on-Demand program; services from Accessible Pharmacy:

People who are blind and visually impaired at a Greater Louisville Council of the Blind Roundabout share their favorite hobbies and leisure activities.

Sam Seavey from the Blind Life YouTube channel speaks at the Kentucky Council of Citizens with Low Vision February support group about his work, views on technology for people with low vision, and products for people with vision loss.

News from NLS; spotlight on the Library Users of America (LUA) and the Braille Revival League (BRL)Description:

Clark Rachfal, Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs, presents an overview of ACB's 2023 leadership training, legislative training, and accessible money rally. Also includes a resource list of braille and audio magazines. training, Description:

01 Whether you want to go to college, find a job, obtain technology for work, or learn ways to live independently in your home with little or no vision, a good relationship with your vocational rehabilitation or independent living counselor may help. Debby Green, a retired counselor, shared thoughts and experiences on this topic at the Kentucky Council of Citizens with Low Vision support group on January 18.

Submitted by Carla Ruschival on Sun, 01/22/2023 - 18:06 How to use Overdrive and other apps to access books and magazines from your local public library. Key Words: kcb, acb, accessible books, blindness, low vision

Medical insurance - Medicare, Medicaid, and related plans - a program by David Adams, an agent licensed in Kentucky and Tennessee, presented at the South Central Kentucky Council of the Blind (Bowling Green) virtual meeting on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

2022 KCB Conference and Convention presentations by Cora McNabb, Executive Director of the KY office of Vocational Rehabilitation and Gay Pannell, Branch Manager of the OVR Independent Living Program

2022 KCB Convention speaker - Avoiding Scams - Clinton Manco, Manager, St. Matthews Branch, PNC Bank; KCB Convention banquet speaker - Paul Edwards, ACB Past President