Volume LVI - October 2017 - No. 4
Published by the American Council of the Blind
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© 2017 American Council of the Blind
Eric Bridges, Executive Director
Sharon Lovering, Editor
1703 N. Beauregard St., Suite 420, Alexandria, VA 22311
Table of Contents
- 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, by Janet Dickelman
- 2017 Walk Was Sparkling, by Donna Brown
- Gettin’ Ready for the Holiday Auction, by Carla Ruschival
- ‘Guiding Miss Melinda:’ Reflections from a Blind Cross-Country Skier, by Melinda Hollands
- Some Thoughts on Getting Elected to ACB Boards, by Doug Powell
- Summary of the August Board of Directors Conference Call, by Debbie Lewis
- 2017 ACB Membership Seminar Discusses Successful Meetings, compiled by Ardis Bazyn
- 15 Ways to Maximize Your ACB Membership, Revised, by Kenneth Semien Sr.
- Affiliate News
- Notice of Proposed Settlement of Class Action Lawsuit
- Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
- High Tech Swap Shop
- ACB Officers, Board of Directors and Board of Publications
- Accessing Your ACB Braille and E-Forums
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