Greetings from the Durward K. McDaniel (DKM) Fund Committee: We are happy to present to you, the Class of 2022 DKM First-Timers who have met all requirements to be considered for and selected as recipients of this prestigious honor. While honoring the legacy of ACB’s founding father, Durward K. McDaniel, since 1996, the Durward K. McDaniel (DKM) Fund Committee seeks to identify and honor two ACB members who demonstrate leadership potential, with the DKM First-Timers award on an annual basis, one from east and one from west of the Mississippi River. To be considered for the award, interested members must meet the following criteria:  •   Age 18 or older  •   Blind or visually impaired  •   A member in good standing (current on membership dues)  •   Never attended an in-person ACB conference and convention  •   Agree to attend the entire convention  •   Participate in daily general sessions and designated leadership related sessions  •   Applicants also undergo a 30 minute interview with members of the DKM committee. To apply for this award, applicants must submit a letter of application and have a state or special-interest affiliate president submit a letter of recommendation by the announced deadline.  Recipients are selected in late April and are recognized during the opening general session of the ACB conference and Convention and honored during the annual DKM First-Timers Reception. Be sure to include us in your plans as you register for the convention. The 2022 DKM First-Timers Reception will be held from 5:30PM-6:45PM Central on Wednesday July 6, 2022. Recipients receive amenities, such as complimentary registration fee, travel expenses, lodging (double occupancy), tickets to attend the DKM First-Timers Reception, ACB Banquet, other special events and a stipend for incidentals. Congratulations Joe Derrick Green and Gregg Wandsneider! Introducing the Class of 2022 DKM First-Timers Joe Derrick Green Joe Derrick Green resides in Sacramento, California and he represents the west as the 2022 DKM First-Timer. He is a dedicated father, husband and active member of California Council of the Blind (CCB). He serves within the Capitol Chapter as chair of the access and technology committee with focused efforts to improve access to voting equipment, websites and more. As a founding member of the Inclusive Diversity of California affiliate (IDC), he serves on the board of directors, chair of the constitution and bylaws committee and Co-Chair of the membership committee.  His employment as a reservationist for the Marriott and Disney continues to aid as a vehicle for strengthening his communication skills and knowledge of adaptive technology. In support of his desire to learn and grow within ACB, Joe extends his volunteer service to the national level by serving as a host for the ACB Community and streams content for ACB Media. The CCB president expresses interest in having Joe to play a significant role in hosting webinars and serving as Chair of the CCB Membership committee. Gregg Wandsneider Gregg Wandsneider resides in Waukesha, Wisconsin and he represents the east as the 2022 DKM First-Timer. He is an active and committed member of ACB Next Generation and currently serves as chair of the public relations committee, along with service on the convention committee. Gregg has shared his abilities with the program committee and remains an encourager to affiliate members. As a member of ACB Students, Gregg sits on the board of directors and utilizes his professional background in communication and strength of working well with others to be an asset. As a full-time student, Gregg is pursuing an Associate’s degree in studying the Bible from Ethnos 360 Bible Institute of Waukesha, Wisconsin. His volunteer work includes teaching elementary age children at his local church. Gregg has a Bachelor’s degree in communication from Carroll University in Waukesha and serves on the Carroll University Alumni Council.  Gregg feels empowered to serve within the ACB Community as a trained Zoom meetings and webinar host, as well as having the privilege of meeting other ACB members while serving as a community meeting facilitator.

The American Council of the Blind’s (ACB) Scholarship Program was established in 1982. The American Council of the Blind (ACB) and the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) have partnered together to offer educational scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $7,500 for legally blind students attending a technical college or who are an entering freshman, undergraduate or a graduate student. This program awards students with scholarships to help with post-secondary education financial needs such as tuition, fees, room and board and other additional costs associated with adaptive technology. Congratulations to our 2022 scholarship recipients! 2022 Scholarship Recipients Specialized Studies & States Qualls –$5,000 – Chantale Zuzi, Holden, Massachusetts Schecter/Buckley – $4,250 – Madilyn Grose, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Gillette, Anderson & Carsel – $3,500 – Carmen Guzman, Celebration, Florida Bay State Council of the Blind (Massachusetts Resident) – $4,000 – John Geraci, Waban, Massachusetts Social Work, Rehabilitation & Teaching Sadler & Dillman – $4,500 – Gabriel Gates, Thornton, Colorado Fiorito & Dillman – $5,000 – Brodie Enoch, New York, New York Qualls – $5,000 – Julia Murray, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Dillman – $5,000 – Grace Patterson, Saint Petersburg, Florida Dillman – $5,000 – Qusay Hussein, Austin, Texas Dillman – $5,000 – Tatyana Tolliver-Hughes, Dunbar, West Virginia Business & Accounting Olsen – $2,500 – Krishna Bodawala, Jersey City, New Jersey Pangere – $7,500 – Kevin Cohen, Hewlett, New York Qualls – $5,000 – Camille O’Neill, Gretna, Nebraska Qualls – $5,000 – Malia Thibado, Pell City, Alabama Engineering, Science & Technology Cannon & Ruckes – $4,000 – Brandon Swallow, Rockingham, North Carolina Qualls – $5,000 – Maureen Hayden, College Station, Texas Ruckes & Burson – $3,200 – Avery Sallean, Cary, North Carolina Tech For All – $4,500 – Robert Lamm, Fort Collins, Colorado Pangere – $7,500 – Bhavya Shah, Stanford, California Pangere – $7,500 – Ghania Oussaci, San Antonio, Texas

By Kenneth Semien, Sr. The Durward K. McDaniel (DKM) Fund Committee marks 2022 as a remarkable and historical year, with 3 classes of DKM First-Timers and ACB/JPMorgan Chase Leadership Fellows being given the privilege of attending the first-ever Hybrid ACB Conference and Convention and the first-ever induction ceremony of the Durward K. McDaniel (DKM) Leadership Select Honor Society officiated by Cindy Hollis, ACB Manager of Member Engagement. Members of all classes created memories by joining together from here, there and everywhere to participate in leadership development sessions, exclusive receptions, a variety of affiliate and committee activities, educational general sessions, tours and more. If asked, this group of current and future leaders would be willing to share personal memories that they will cherish forever. Presenting the classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022 DKM First-Timers: Class of 2020 Sara Freeman-Smith of Houston, Texas (West) Merisa Musemic of Sterling Heights, Michigan (East) Class of 2021 Kaila Allen of Mesa, Arizona (West) Belinda Collins of St Pauls, North Carolina (East) Class of 2022 Joe Green of Sacremento, California (West) Gregg Wandsneider of Waukesha, Wisconsin (East) Presenting the classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022 ACB/JPMorgan Chase Leadership Fellows: Class of 2020 Regina M. Brink of Sacramento, California Sajja Koirala of Fairborn, Ohio Meryl Ann Shecter of Windsor Mill, Maryland Koni Sims of Sioux Falls, South Dakoda Wanda Williford of Trenton, New Jersey Class of 2021 Anthony Corona of Miami Lakes, Florida Natalie Couch of Louisville Kentucky Becky Dunkerson of Des Moines, Iowa Greg Lindberg of Wesley Chapel, Florida Winter Renfrow of Owensboro, Kentucky Class of 2022 Judy Brown of Shoreline, Washington Danette Dixon of Lynnwood, Washington Kristen Kelling of Grand Rapids, Michigan Byron Lee of Minneapolis, Minnesota Cecily Laney Nipper of Covington, Georgia

On June 22, 2022, the federal government announced a new initiative to expand the availability of testing options that are more accessible for people who are blind or low vision and who use a smartphone. Now, people who are blind or low vision may order more accessible COVID-19 at-home tests. When connected to a smartphone application, these tests are capable of providing audible testing instructions and results to make the COVID-19 testing process more private and independent for people who are blind or low vision. “ACB and our members have long fought for accessibility improvements to our nation’s healthcare system, including accessible home diagnostic tests and durable medical equipment”, said ACB President Dan Spoone. “This announcement and program marks an important first step to provide more accessible COVID-19 at-home tests for people who are blind or low vision.” “Similar to other aspects of our lives and advocacy work, we realize that the accessibility of at-home medical testing is a journey, not a destination, and that these improved offerings from the federal COVID-19 at-home testing service will reduce but not eliminate accessibility barriers for people who are blind or low vision, especially for ACB members and the broader community of people who do not use a smartphone and who do not have access to broadband services”, said ACB Executive Director Eric Bridges. “ACB remains resolute in our advocacy efforts to make all forms of at-home medical testing, remote monitoring, and diagnostic equipment and services independently and privately accessible for people who are blind or low vision.” To receive the more accessible COVID-19 at-home tests from the federal government, consumers may click here to order online or call 1-800-232-0233. Each order will include two rapid-antigen tests that are more accessible for people who are blind or low vision. Orders will ship free, while supplies last. The tests work with the free Ellume COVID-19 Home Test app for Apple or Android smartphones to provide users with audible instructions and test results. For additional information regarding this more accessible at-home testing option, including additional resources from the Department of Health and Human Services, please visit: https://acb.org/accessible-COVID-tests. If these more accessible tests will not meet your at-home testing needs, please contact the Disability Information and Access Line of the Administration on Community Living for additional COVID-19 testing resources: 1-888-677-1199.

Testing is a critical part of the fight against COVID-19, but some people who are blind or have low vision face barriers using many of the COVID-19 tests on the market.  On June 22, 2022, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a new initiative to expand the availability of testing options that are more accessible for people who are blind or have low vision. This initiative complements the Administration’s efforts to expand production of more accessible tests and work with private sector partners on the development of new accessible tests.  Please read this update about obtaining accessible COVID-19 tests before ordering.  How to get the tests:   Order by calling 1-800-232-0233. Each order will include 2 rapid-antigen tests that are more accessible for people who are blind or have low vision.  Orders will ship free, while supplies last.   What's needed to use the tests: To use the tests, you must: Have a compatible Bluetooth-enabled smartphone. Download and install the free Ellume COVID-19 Home Test app from the Apple App Store (for iOS) or Google Play Store (for Android). What makes the tests more accessible: The test works with the app to provide: Audio step-by-step instructions for administering the test. Audio test results. Who should order these tests: Because of limited supply, we ask that you only order the more accessible tests if you do not have other options for using the standard COVID-19 tests, such as: Receiving help from a household member, family, or trusted friend (in person, or through video calling platforms like FaceTime or Zoom). Using assistive technology, such as AIRA or Be My Eyes, to help you take the test and obtain results. Need more assistance?  The trained staff at the Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) can provide additional assistance with: Ordering tests.  Understanding instructions for test administration and test results. Providing alternative instructions for traditional at-home tests for people who are unable to access, read, or understand the manufacturer’s version. For those who cannot use an at-home test, DIAL operations can: Assist with ordering “swab and send” kits to collect a sample and mail it back for results. Connect callers to local organizations for assistance locating other testing options in their community, including in-home testing programs or transportation or companion support to visit a community-based testing site. Call 888-677-1199 Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern) or email [email protected]. Need more tests? If you are covered by Medicare: Medicare will pay for up to eight free over-the-counter COVID-19 tests per month, including tests that are more accessible. This includes people with Medicare Advantage plans. Call ahead to make sure your local retailer has the tests you need in stock. Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) with any questions. If you have private insurance, your insurer may provide reimbursement for more accessible tests: Call your plan to learn more about how they will reimburse you for the cost of tests. Call ahead to make sure your local retailer has them in stock.

The American Council of the Blind (ACB) is proud to announce the winners of the 2022 BADIE Awards (Benefits of Audio Description In Education), a “Listening Is Learning” initiative of the Council’s Audio Description Project (ADP) and the Described and Captioned Media Program (DCMP).   The winners of this year’s honors (all young people who are blind) are: Grand Prize Winner: Brennan Lamarra – Huntington Beach High School, Huntington Beach, CA, – Review of The Debaters Senior Category (ages 16 to 21): First Place: Brennan Lamarra – Huntington Beach High School, Huntington Beach, CA, – Review of The Debaters Second Place – Katelyn Divis – Huntington Beach High School, Huntington Beach, CA – Review of Against the Odds: the Rise of Mary Fisher Junior Category (ages 11 to 15): First Place – Jurnee Rust – North Dakota School for the Blind, Grand Forks, ND – Review of Dog Trainer Second Place – Tateana Sampson– North Dakota School for the Blind, Grand Forks, ND – Review of Kindness Counts Sophomore Category (ages 7 to 10): First Place – Aaron Martel – Arapaho Classical Magnet School, Richardson, TX – Review of Archie the Brave Second Place – Achilleus Budgen –  Agnes L. Smith Elementary School, Huntington Beach, CA – Review of The Case of the Missing Day The premise of the BADIE program is simple: kids love movies. If a young person can’t see or can’t see well, audio description provides access to all the visual images of the movies that their sighted peers enjoy.  Description benefits children who are blind and others who have learning disabilities and it has been shown to boost literacy for all children. The BADIE program asked young people who are blind or have low vision to submit short reviews of any described movie.  “Audio Description uses words that are succinct, vivid, and imaginative to convey the visual image from television, film, DVDs, theater, museums and many other settings,” stated Dan Spoone, president of the American Council of the Blind. "The young people honored with these awards not only appreciate the ability to enjoy films and television right along with their peers—description helps them, and their sighted friends, develop language skills through exposure to varied word choice, synonyms, metaphors and similes. I love audio description, and wish I’d had access to it when I was growing up!” Additional information about ACB’s Audio Description Project is available at: www.adp.acb.org; more information about the Described and Captioned Media Program is at:  www.dcmp.org. About the American Council of the Blind The American Council of the Blind (ACB) is a national member-driven consumer organization representing Americans who are blind and visually impaired. During the organization’s 60-year history, ACB has become a leader in national, state, local, and even international advocacy efforts. With 68 affiliates, ACB strives to increase independence, security, equality of opportunity, and to improve the quality of life for all people who are blind and visually impaired. For more information about the American Council of the Blind, contact: Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director, 1-800-424-8666, or visit www.acb.org. About the Described and Captioned Media Program The Described and Captioned Media Program (DCMP) provides premium media designed for students with disabilities and leads as a resource for families and teachers, supported by the Department of Education. Originally known as Captioned Films for the Deaf, Inc. and later known as Captioned Films and Videos and the Captioned Media Program, DCMP is a national nonprofit founded in 1950 and is managed by the National Association of the Deaf.  The DCMP provides services designed to support and improve the academic achievement of students who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind.  For more information about the Described and Captioned Media Program, contact: Jason Stark, Director, 1447 E. Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29307, Voice: 864-585-1778, visit the web site, www.dcmp.org.

Held Virtually Monday, August 8 to Friday, August 12, 2022 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern each day Audio Description (AD) makes visual images accessible for people who are blind or have low vision. Using words that are succinct, vivid, and imaginative, media describers convey the visual image from television and film that is not fully accessible to a significant segment of the population (more than 32 million Americans experience significant vision loss). The 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act has spawned a virtual cottage industry for the development of description for broadcast television. Be a part of it! Visit this link for the 2022 Audio Description Institute agenda. This should interest you if you are: Working as freelance description writers for broadcast television Working as a describer in a local performing arts program Working as a describer for visual art exhibitions and/or Experienced audio describers desiring an updated refresher course. Institute topics include: Audio description history and theory The "Four Fundamentals of Audio Description" © Active seeing/visual literacy-developing skills in concentration and observation The art of "editing" what you see Vivid language: "The Visual Made Verbal"™  "Speak the speech, I pray you" - using the spoken word to make meaning    Program Five afternoons of intensive, interactive training Each registrant will receive a PDF copy of Dr. Joel Snyder's ACB-published The Visual Made Verbal: A Comprehensive Training Manual and Guide to the History and Applications of Audio Description. The interactive sessions (limited use of lecture, questions/discussion throughout, generous use of media, and individual and group writing exercises) are designed to provide immediate feedback and "give and take," allowing for adaptation according to a sense of participants' grasp of the material. In addition, experienced users of description are a part of the Institute's faculty, providing an important perspective throughout the sessions.  This Institute will begin at 1:00 pm Eastern on Monday, August 8, 2022, and conclude Friday, August 12, 2022 at 5:00 pm. Participation is strictly limited. ACB-sponsored certificates will be issued to all successful participants confirming completion of this professional description training program. NOTE: Freelance writers for broadcast television projects can often be based anywhere in the world—computer equipment capable of accommodating high-speed downloads is a must. Institute registration is $495 (registration is limited).  Registration will close on July 29, 2022, and the invitation to attend the institute will be emailed on August 4, 2022 to the email address provided on the form. NOTE: Two full scholarships are available; priority will be given to people with disabilities. To be considered for a scholarship, please send an email outlining how and why you are a strong candidate and include your reason for needing financial assistance at this time. Please send an email requesting consideration to [email protected] by July 15, 2022. The scholarship awardees will be notified by July 22, 2022. Scholarships are courtesy of Michele Spitz-Woman of Her Word. Institute Director Joel Snyder, Ph.D. — One of the first audio describers, Dr. Snyder began describing theater events and media in 1981; he is the President of Audio Description Associates, LLC with clients world-wide and Founder/Senior Consultant of ACB's Audio Description Project an initiative he founded in 2009. For six years, he led a staff that produced description for feature films and nationally broadcast series including "Sesame Street" broadcasts and DVDs. Snyder has worked with description and trained describers in more than 40 states and in over 60 countries. Faculty Joyce Adams — Joyce has been producing/writing AD scripts for media and museum tours since 2002.  She supervised AD script writers for the Described Media program at the National Captioning Institute, is the author of audio described tours for National Park Service visitor centers throughout the U.S. and regularly pens description for promotional videos produced by Microsoft.  Both Ms. Adams and Dr. Snyder serve on the ACVREP Subject Matter Expert Committee developing a certification program for audio describers. Elisa Jansen — Elisa is a graduate of the ADP Audio Description Institute. She has written audio description for network and Internet broadcast, such as NBC, CBS, Amazon, Hulu, and Netflix—and for the classic film, Citizen Kane. Her work on promotional content includes Walmart, Kimberly-Clark, and over 700 Microsoft videos. Elisa has provided audio description for museum tours and exhibits, including the Smithsonian, the Nevada State Museum in Las Vegas, and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum. In addition, audio description consumer consultants (audio description enthusiasts who are blind or have low vision) will offer their perspectives. Susan Glass — Susan Glass is a free-lance writer and poet whose forthcoming chapbook The Wild Language of Deer, will be released by Slate Roof Press later this spring. A retired English professor from San Jose State University and West Valley Community College, Susan taught English Composition, American Multicultural Literature, Creative Writing, and interdisciplinary courses with a Disability Studies emphasis. An active member of the American Council of the Blind since 2013, she advocates passionately for audio description, especially in live venues such as theaters, museums, and parks. She loves hiking with her guide dog Omni and riding her horse, Travis. Chris Snyder — Chris has been in the video description industry for over 12 years and is the chief engineer at Audio Eyes. He has produced hundreds of hours of description for network television, cinema, DVDs and independent film. He is also an award-winning producer of audio drama including Ray Bradbury's "Something Wicked This Way Comes" and "The Halloween Tree". As a voiceover artist, he has voiced many hours of description and he is also a character voice actor for audio dramas and animation. Special Guests Roy Samuelson — For over two decades, Roy's voiced thousands of audio description series and blockbuster films, including NCIS, Star Trek: Discovery and Spiderman: No Way Home. He advocates for quality and excellence in all aspects of AD to be in parity to sighted audiences, and makes sure blind professionals are compensated for the value they bring to this work. Satauna Howery — Blind since birth, Satauna Howery is an award-winning American voice actor. Satauna has done quality control and voiced audio description for "Bill Nye Saves the World", "How to Build a Girl" and many others. She voiced all seasons of audio description on "Seinfeld".

ALEXANDRIA, VA (June 13, 2022) —The American Council of the Blind (ACB) proudly announces the 2022 Achievement Awards in Audio Description, an initiative of the Council’s Audio Description Project (ADP).   The awards will be presented on July 4 during ACB’s 61st annual conference and convention, held as a hybrid event from June 23 through July 8, 2022. The Achievement Awards are given to individuals and/or organizations for outstanding contributions to the establishment and/or continued development of significant audio description programs. The Barry Levine Memorial Award for Career Achievement in Audio Description recognizes an individual for outstanding contributions to the field of audio description over an extended period of time, leading, inspiring, or providing exceptional service to others. “Audio description uses words that are succinct, vivid, and imaginative to convey visual images from television, film, DVDs, theater, museums and many other settings,” Dan Spoone, President of the American Council of the Blind.  “The organizations and individuals honored with these awards are among the leaders in description. They help make so many aspects of our culture accessible to people who are blind or have low vision; they deserve this special recognition.”  Recipients of the 2022 awards include: Achievement in Audio Description — Performing Arts/Individual: Maryfrances Evans, Executive Director, Iowa Radio Reading Information Service, Des Moines, IA Achievement in Audio Description ­­— Performing Arts/Organization: Prime Stage Theatre with Nathan Ruggles, Audio Describer, Pittsburgh, PA Achievement in Audio Description — Media/Individual: Norma Jean Wick and Tony Ambrosio, Descriptive Video Works, Ontario, Canada Achievement in Audio Description — Visual Art/Museums/Visitor Centers/Individual: Holly Griesemer, Management and Program Analyst, National Park Service Midwest Region/Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance and Accessibility Programs, Omaha, NE Achievement in Audio Description — Visual Art/Museums/Visitor Centers/Organization: Wright Brothers National Memorial, Kill Devil Hills, N.C. Achievement in Audio Description — International: World Blind Union, Toronto, Canada Achievement in Audio Description — Public Sector: Centers for Disease Control Accessibility Program and Office of the Associate Director for Communications, Atlanta, GA Dr. Margaret R. Pfanstiehl Memorial Achievement Award for Research and Development­ – Audio Description: Dr. Elisa Perego and Dr. Christopher Taylor, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy Barry Levine Memorial Award for Career Achievement in Audio Description: Mark Turits, Vice President, Captioning and Audio Description/Access Services, Paramount Global, New York, NY For more information about the awards and the Audio Description Project please visit adp.acb.org, or contact Jo Lynn Bailey-Page at [email protected] About the American Council of the Blind The American Council of the Blind is a national grassroots consumer organization representing Americans who are blind and visually impaired. With 68 affiliates, ACB strives to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and to improve the quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people. Learn more by visiting www.acb.org. 

Saturday, June 18 at 7:00pm ET Broadcast on ACB Radio Mainstream - ACB Media One Thanks to the Bay State Council of the Blind ($250), Merrilee Hill-Kennedy ($100), Council of Citizens with Low Vision International ($100), Illinois Council of the Blind ($50) and ACB Students ($50) for their generous donations for shipping. Segment One: Cindy Hollis and Kolby Garrison 100 Two HomePod Minis Donated by ACB Board Director Chris Bell These are little Bluetooth speakers connected to the Apple home network. You can access Siri, make phone calls, etc. 101 Forget 15 Minutes of Fame, Grab 2 Hours as Guest Host of Sunday Edition Donated by Anthony Corona Bid for this chance to re-live convention through the magical world of ACB Media and Sunday Edition. Share your impressions, faux-pas and invite your friends to join the show as your guests. What did it feel like to finally hug in person? How was it meeting for the first time, people you have become friends with through Community? What does ACB Convention meant to you and so much more…. For the last Sunday in July, the show must go on and it will go on with the highest bidder of this package! 102 Cafe Che Che Coffee Donated by Sheri Richardson Enjoy five pounds of this rich and wonderful coffee with your friends or family. Lisa Petke, the owner of Cafe Che Che roasts small batch, single origin, specialty coffee and delivers it to your doorstep. She says, “All of my beans are ethically and sustainably grown and sourced. I’m passionate about good coffee, and about supporting small farmers and workers in developing countries”. This is truly heaven for the coffee lover! 103 $100 Gift Certificate to Scentzy Donated by ACB Treasurer David Trott and ACB Board Director Michael Talley Scentzy began with decorative warmers and scented wax to bring safe home fragrance to the world. We’ve since expanded our products to fill your whole life with Scentsy fragrance, including diffusers and essential oils, personal care products and scented cleaning and laundry products to enhance your Saturday chores. We are a direct selling company, so our products are sold by Scentsy Consultants all over the world. 104 Rose Quartz, Aquamarine and Onyx Jewelry Set Donated by Anonymous These gemstones are baby blue, pastel pink and black with stainless steel spacer beads. I prefer using stainless steel instead of silver-plated beads in combination with gemstone because there is no need to polish. And silver polish can damage some gemstones. Also, there is no plating to wear off. The pattern is 10mm round rose quartz, 4mm disk steel spacer, 6mm round onyx, 4mm steel spacer, 10 mm round aquamarine, 4mm steel spacer, 6mm black onyx, 4 mm steel spacer then repeats. Set has 22” necklace, 8” bracelet. There are 2 sets of earrings, first set top to bottom steel spacer, onyx, steel spacer, rose quartz, second set, steel spacer onyx steel spacer aquamarine. Both sets of earrings are on surgical steel fishhook wires. 105 Umbreinc Umbrella Backpack Umbre Donated by Connie Jacomini This umbre excursion backpack designed with features for the outdoors and outdoor events. Umbrella included with attached brackets for hand free use, insulated drink compartment, cell phone charger compartment, waterproof storage pocket, padded pocket for a tablet or book, felt pocket for sunglasses, hip strap for comfortability, breathe back cushioning. Wow, what a wonderful item to have either for yourself or someone special in your life! 106 Two Hours Assistive Technology Training Donated by Belinda Collins Enjoy a two-hour, one-on-one training with Belinda Collins, Assistive Technology Trainer. Get your Windows, Mac, iOS, web, and other related questions answered. Get assistance with downloading or learning the basics of using an app, learn how to organize your files and folders, manage your email, or route your saved files. These two hours are yours to use in the way that best fits your needs. The two hours must be used in one block, and the time will be mutually decided upon by winner and trainer. 107 Homemade Fantasy Fudge Donated by Janeen Lee This homemade fudge is made with sugar, butter, marshmallow creme, evaporated milk, chocolate chips, and love. Ooey gooey and sugary. You will receive approximately three pounds of this homemade fudge to either enjoy yourself or share with some friends or family! 108 $50 Target Gift Card Donated by ACB of Minnesota Here’s a $50 Target gift card to use in store or online. Treat yourself to something special! 109 West Virginia Goodies Donated by Jessie Rayl This authentic basket includes: West Virginia state cutting board:  This beautiful cutting board has the shape of WV embossed with cities and some highways. It says: West Virginia in large cut out letters. It is very tactile and comes with a leather cord to hang. It is way too pretty to cut on. Baby black bear:  This little stuffed bear growls (or roars, whichever bears do) when he is squeezed. Hillbilly magnet:  This magnet has a good ole hillbilly on it with his straw hat and jug. Is tactile. West Virginia state magnet:  This larger state-shaped magnet is of WV with cities marked on the magnet. Cardinal windchimes:  People may or may not know that the cardinal is WV’s state bird. These windchimes have four cardinals across the top, with 9 bells that hang down to form the chimes. 110 Handmade Crochet Afghan Donated by Nancy Moreno This handmade, afghan is 40 inches wide 60 inches long. The colors are white, purple, light blue, dark blue, yellow, pink, and green. You will enjoy cuddling up with this warm afghan on a cold night! 111 The Pocket Bible Donated by Rev. Ray Raysor, President DC Council of the Blind The Pocket Bible is a self-contained digital device that contains the entire Bible. It is about the size of the old cassette tapes and has navigation buttons that allow forward and backward movement by both book and chapter. It has no moving parts and is rugged and water resistant. The Pocket Bible has both an internal speaker and an earphone jack. •      English Standard Version •      King James Version •      New King James Version •      New American Standard Bible •      New International Version (NIV) •      New Living Translation ® •      Audio Bibles in Spanish also Available. 112 Homemade Banana Bread Donated by Kaila Allen This fresh baked loaf of banana bread is made just the way you like it. Choose one of the following add ins: peanut butter chips, chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, walnuts, or pecans. 113 Virginia Care Package Donated by ACB of Virginia This package includes: One large t-shirt: Picture of mountain range. Virginia is for mountains, $50 e-certificate for Shop Made in Virginia store, founded by Stacey Price of People Make Place and Michael Babin of Neighborhood Restaurant Group, Shop Made in Virginia is dedicated to showcasing the talents of VA-based designers, artists, and makers. $50 certificate to Fabbioli Cellar’s Virginia winery. Fabbioli Cellars has an incredible network of family, friends, employees, and volunteers that contribute year-round to their endeavors. $50 Amazon gift card. It’s time to treat yourself to something special and here’s a gift card to help you do it. $50 in spending at Amazon! 114 Glamor and Glitz Donated by Peggy Carpenter This item consists of a Swarovski Sparkling Dance Rose Gold tone crystal necklace and stud earrings. Stud earrings have a lovely rose crystal, and the necklace has a rose gold tone chain with a pendant consisting of a rose crystal surrounded by a ring of tiny clear crystals for maximum sparkle. 115 Cat on a Sofa Teapot Donated by Anonymous This adorable vintage tea pot is shaped like a sofa. The sofa is covered with pink roses and sitting on the sofa is a white cat lounging next to a ruffled throw pillow. The teapot handle comes out of the right side of the sofa and the spout out of the left. A lady’s wide brimmed hat is resting on the right back side of the sofa and is on the lid part of the teapot. The lid of the teapot is the top half of the right back sofa cushion. Bottom of teapot is stamped “cardinal inc 1993 cat on a sofa teapot”. 116 Amazon Echo Studio Donated by Arizona Council of the Blind The Amazon Echo Studio features immersive, room-filling sound with 5 speakers that produce powerful bass, dynamic midrange, and crisp highs. Dolby Atmos technology adds space, clarity, and depth to your music. This echo studio will be shipped directly from Amazon to the winning bidder. 117 Coffee with, and homemade brownies, from Cindy Hollis You know her from Community, and as ACB’s Manager of Membership Engagement. Now, here’s your chance to sit down with Cindy Hollis for an hour over coffee and convention, or via Zoom, to learn more about her and share your membership or community ideas. She’ll also bake you a dozen Kahlua brownies, with or without nuts, and bring to you in person in Omaha, or ship to your home. The meet-up for coffee will take place in person at the ACB Conference and Convention in Omaha, or via Zoom outside of convention week, at a mutually agreed upon time by the winning bidder and Cindy. 118 $100 Amazon Gift Card Donated by Lucy Edmonds It’s time to treat yourself to something special and here’s a gift card to help you do it. $100 in spending at Amazon! 119 Kolby Sings for You Donated by Kolby Garrison Are you a country, bluegrass, or Christian music lover? Kolby will record a song of your choosing from the country, bluegrass, or Christian genres accompanied by her fiancé, David. The song will be sent to you as an MP3 file. 120 Lunch with the ACB Executive Director Donated by ACB Enjoy lunch with Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director. Chat over important issues, share a laugh or two, and enjoy good company in Omaha, Nebraska. 121 Strand of Freshwater Pearls Donated by Cindy Hollis This is a beautiful 17” strand of freshwater pearls. These pearls measure approximately 8mm in diameter and are a black Iridescent color and depending on how the light hits them many other colors can be observed! The pearls are strung on a double silk thread and individually knotted between each pearl. Each end of the strand has a clasp for a secure closure. These would make the perfect gift for your wife, mother, daughter or special someone in your life, maybe even you! 122A Three Dozen of Your Choice Homemade Cookies Donated by Patty Slaby Wow, Patty’s delicious homemade cookies are back by demand! Enjoy three dozen cookies of your choice. There are many kinds, but a few might include: snickerdoodles, ginger, oatmeal varieties, peanut butter varieties and many more. Yum, Yum! 122B Three Dozen of Your Choice Homemade Cookies Donated by Patty Slaby Wow, Patty’s delicious homemade cookies are back by demand! Enjoy three dozen cookies of your choice. There are many kinds, but a few might include: snickerdoodles, ginger, oatmeal varieties, peanut butter varieties and many more. Yum, Yum! 123 Explore 8 Magnifier Donated by HumanWare Magnification up to 30X with HD stunning image quality, fully customizable functions, touchscreen to navigate easily through menus, twin Ultra HD cameras for desktop or distance viewing, large physical buttons to adjust magnification and contrast, can be connected easily to a large screen TV, battery life of 4.5 hours. Segment Two: Dan Spoone and Kim Charlson 124 Crocodile Jasper, Peridot, Black Onyx Jewelry Set Donated by Anonymous This jewelry set is made from crocodile jasper a green and black marbled gemstone, peridot a light green gemstone and onyx a black gemstone. Set includes 24” necklace, an 8” bracelet and a set of earrings on surgical steel fishhook wires. Pattern is as follows: 18x12mm oval crocodile jasper, 4mm round black onyx, 10mm round peridot, 4mm round black onyx then repeats. Earrings top to bottom 4mm black onyx, 10mm peridot, oval 18x 12mm crocodile jasper. 125 Luxurious Leather Coach Bag Donated by Deb Trevino for Delaware Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired Black tote with lots of neat hardware. There is a coin purse which snaps closed. It is attached with substantial chains on left and right. It hangs outside the bag on the back. There is an exterior zipped pocket on the back. The main compartment sports one zipped compartment and two small open card pockets. The zipper on the main compartment covers the center section so that when it is unzipped, there are two pieces. The bag is a nice half height tote when unzipped. There is a front Coach plate and a detachable shoulder strap. 126 Double the Fun with Echo Dot 4th Generation with Alexa Donated by Library Users of America This includes two 4th Generation Echo Dots. Use them separately in two different rooms or use them together for an awesome stereo sound. Smart speaker with Alexa has a whole new look. Its round sleek compact design and textured twilight blue finish fit perfectly into small spaces. Enjoy crisp vocals and balanced bass. Play games; listen to news, radio from around the world, podcasts, and music. Enjoy all the Alexa features you've come to know and love. Measures 9.94 by 3.94 by 3.94 by 3.5 inches; weighs 12.4 oz. 127 Kermit’s Key Lime Pie Duo Donated by Dan Spoone Direct from Kermit’s Key Lime Shop, the winner will receive two 9-inch Key Lime Pies. The pies that started it all named “the best taste Key Lime Pie” by Food Network’s Keith Famie’s Adventures. Kermit’s Key Lime Pie is baked fresh daily. True tart Key Lime flavor in a delicious graham cracker crust and topped with fluffy whipped cream. This Key West delicacy will arrive at your door just waiting to be shared with the people you love the most. 128 $200 Amazon Gift Card Donated by Beth Corley and Dan Dillon It’s time to treat yourself to something special and here’s a gift card to help you do it. $200 in spending at Amazon! 129 24K Gold Plated and Crystal Studded Ferris Wheel Music Box Donated by American Council of Blind Lions A beautiful and very tactile Ferris wheel that plays "It's a Small World After All". 24K gold-plated music box; there's a genuine precision cut Matashi crystal in every car of the Ferris wheel.  Wind with a key on the bottom and watch the wheel turn. 130 DC Leadership Conference Package Donated by ACB Alexandria Office and Leslie Spoone Be a part of the 2023 President’s Meeting and the Legislative Seminar in historic Alexandria, Virginia. This package features a three-night stay in the Alexandria hotel where the DC Leadership Conference will be held and enjoy a $75 gift card to the La Lucia Italian Restaurant at 315 Madison St, Alexandria. 131 Get Up and Get Moving with Couch to Active Donated by ACB First Vice President Deb Cook Lewis This online fitness program specializes in helping people who have chronic conditions or physical limitations that impact their ability to participate in standard fitness programs. More recently, they have expanded to make sure all their instructional resources and classes are accessible to people who are blind or have low vision. You may choose between: •      The 6-pack: 6 classes over the next year. This is ideal if you want to have instruction once a month or once a week. •      All In! Up to 9 sessions per week for one month. These include pilates, yoga, strength, mobility, and stability. 132A Three Dozen Home Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies Donated by Brian Charlson Here is your chance to get your hands on Brian Charlson’s famous over-sized cookies. Brian might even give you a choice of either Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter, or Oatmeal Raisin. What a treat for either yourself or to share with friends! 132B Three Dozen Home Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies Donated by Brian Charlson Here is your chance to get your hands on Brian Charlson’s famous over-sized cookies. Brian might even give you a choice of either Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter, or Oatmeal Raisin. What a treat for either yourself or to share with friends! 133 $500 Gift Certificate to Jack Stack’s BBQ   Donated by Melvin Smith Tim Keegan, Jack Stack's head pit master, combined his own signature selections into the ultimate barbecue feast. Baby Back Ribs, Sliced Beef Brisket and Beef Burnt Ends, plus our famous Hickory Pit Beans and Cheesy Corn Bake. Who said a good gift can't be delicious, too? This $500 gift certificate gives the proud owner an opportunity to create their own Kansas City BBQ summer feast for your closest friends! Tasty menu options include: Baby Back Ribs, Sliced Beef Brisket,  Beef Burnt Ends Hickory Pit Beans Cheesy Corn Bake KC Original BBQ Sauce Dessert Options: Mom's Carrot Cake or Triple Chocolate Brownie Check out the complete menu at jackstackbbq.com or give them a call at 877 419-7427. 134 Maker’s Mark Bourbon Balls Donated by Dan Spoone An elegant gift for family, friends, and business associates. A fantastic treat for yourself. Fine, handcrafted chocolates made from an old family recipe; laced with a generous touch of Maker's Mark Bourbon Whiskey. One-pound gift box contains 32 delicious pieces. Shipped directly to the winning bidder. Shipping not available to Hawaii or Alaska. 135 Tom Brady Quarterback NF L Official Jersey Donated by Angelo Lanier Tom Brady, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback, is a seven times Super Bowl Champion. You will enjoy having this extra-large red jersey in your sports collection! This is truly a must to have for yourself or to give someone for a special gift. 136 Sangean WR-16SE 45th Anniversary Special Edition Tabletop Radio Donated by Kim Charlson AM/FM, Bluetooth, Auxiliary-in, USB Phone Charging, Dark Walnut Wooden Cabinet Am/FM analog radio with built-in Bluetooth technology, version 4.1 class II wireless audio streaming, with soft and precise vernier tuning with tuning and band indicators, deep bass compensation for rich bass with a 3-inch 10-watt full range speaker, auxiliary input for additional audio sources, like MP3 and CD players. USB 5V for charging mobile phones, REC out jack and stereo headphone output 137 Pop a Cork, Sip and Learn about Wine with Gabriel and Anthony Donated by Gabriel Lopez Kafati and Anthony Corona You and 5 of your closest family members and friends can have a private Wine Sip and Learn session virtually with Gabriel and Anthony of the Blind Pride International presented signature Wine Tastings, and “Wine Wisdom with Gabriel and Anthony”. This package includes a gift certificate to Cooper’s Hawk Winery for the first 2 bottles for your intimate wine education and sipping event. 138 $500 Coupon to HumanWare Donated by HumanWare Details for this Coupon: •      The coupon could be used with a dealer or directly with HumanWare. •      The coupon is all or nothing; if the customer used it to buy a VR Stream $475 value, they would not get any change back. •      If they use it directly, we simply reduce the total invoice by $500. •      If they use it with a dealer, the dealer reduces the HumanWare product MSRP by $500. •      When the dealer redeems with HumanWare, we would apply a $500 discount to their invoice for the product being ordered. •      The dealer cannot use the coupon against products they have in stock; a new order is needed. The coupon needs to be redeemed by end of September 2022. 139 Luxurious Leather Coach Bag Donated by Deb Trevino for Delaware Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired Cognac brown bag which measures 12 inches long by 7 inches back/front by 8 inches high.  This bag can be carried in three styles. There are two short handles for hand carrying, an 18-inch detachable strap which can be stored on the bottom of the bag via two snap strips. The third option is a shoulder strap which is inside the bag. This is a wonderfully detailed bag. 140 Fun in the Sun! A week at the Wyndham Ocean Walk Resort at Daytona Beach Donated by Tim Paul Must be used August 21-August 28, 2022. This unit has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, and all the amenities of home. The resort offers activities for family members of all ages: indoor and outdoor swimming pools, outdoor hot tub, beach, lazy river water, exercise equipment, island putting green, bar and grill, live entertainment, etc. 141 Get Healthy and Help Your Muscles Recover Donated by ACB Board Directors Koni Sims and Patrick Sheehan 1. MHIL 5 Resistance Band Set - Best exercise bands, Polyester material, non-slip resistance bands, which are thick, wide, and flexible fabric that stays in place. 5 bands, all the same length range in strength from extra light to extra heavy. Measure 14 inches long by 3 inches wide. 2. Amazon Basics 1/2 - inch Extra Thick Exercise Yoga Mat. Measures 75.2 x 24.3 x 0.5 inches. Textured foam construction provides traction and support. Elastic straps secure rolled-up mast, includes shoulder strap. 3. One-hour personal private Yoga session with the amazing personal fitness instructor Leslie Spoone. 4. Foam Roller Set includes: Set 18-inch Foam Back Roller, 18-inch Massage Stick, Foot Roller, Spiky Massage Ball, Massage Roller Ball. These will help your muscle recover and heal from: Pain, Tightness, Plantar Fasciitis, Deep Tissue Relief. Just to name a few conditions. Helps strengthen the muscles. 142 Joann’s Fudge Variety Pack Donated by Michigan Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired Joan and Frank Nephew opened the first Joann's Fudge Store on Mackinac Island. Today, Joann's Fudge is a third-generation family business that continues Joan and Frank's commitment to providing high quality products. Now that your sweet tooth has been awakened, it is time to open your wallets and bid for the six delectable items listed below! Chocolate (1/2 pound), You can’t go wrong with our classic chocolate fudge. Chocolate Cherry (1/2 pound), Traverse City cherries are generously mixed throughout for a phenomenally tart, but fruity finish. Chocolate Turtle (1/2 pound), Strips of caramel and generous amounts of pecans are added as the loaf is formed on the marble slab. We add more caramel strips and pecans to the top for the final touch! Butter Pecan (1/2 pound), The buttery sweet flavor, crunchy pecans, and our creamy fudge is a divine combination. Peanut Butter (1/2 pound), We use only the finest confectioners peanut butter to make our mouthwatering peanut butter fudge. Raspberry Truffle (1/2 pound), Raspberry flavor infuses our creamy chocolate fudge for a delicious rich fruity finish 143 $250 Amazon Gift Card Donated by ACB of Indiana It’s time to treat yourself to something special and here’s a gift card to help you do it. $250 in spending at Amazon! 144 Black Hills Gold Heart Necklace Donated by South Dakota Association of the Blind This is a necklace with an open gold heart with the two traditional grape leaves added to the bottom. Black Hills Gold represents the state of South Dakota. This would look lovely to accent any outfit! 145 Talking Cooking Thermometer, Oven Mitts, Potholders, and Silicone Oven Rack Protectors Donated by Vicki Vogt Kizen instant-read Talking thermometer gives you the confidence of knowing the internal temperature of any meat you are cooking to ensure perfect doneness. This thermometer will read out the temperature in either English or Spanish, and either Celsius or Fahrenheit. OXO Good Grip Maroon Silicone Oven Mitts and Potholder Set (includes two of each, hand-wash only) doubles as trivet and is flexible, non-slip with a diamond pattern, and is flame, stain, and steam resistant. Has a back hand pocket for secure grip, soft fabric liner adds insulation and has convenient hanging loop. The Laminas Black Oven Rack Protector 3 Pack Silicone Guards are 100% Certified BPA-Free, Heat Resistant, protects skin, dishwasher safe, 14-Inch sections so you'll be able to put oven rack protectors on the front edge of every shelf by cutting and adjusting them to your oven rack’s size. The silicone oven guards will be able to withstand temperatures of up to 446f; so, don't worry about taking them out until it's time to clean them, or clean your oven. This set of items will help you have a little more peace of mind as you prepare delicious meals. 146 Phoenix Braille Embosser Donated by HumanWare The Phoenix is our ninth generation of braille embossing technology that combines our durable and legendary Romeo Braille dot with a proprietary 25 DPI tactile graphics embossing system. All-in-one embosser! There is no longer a need to settle for poor-quality braille text to achieve high-definition tactile graphics. Imagine the ability to scan your pictures, graphs, and charts into your computer and with a few clicks of the mouse, emboss those images in high-definition tactile graphics without compromising the quality of your braille text. Phoenix includes the capabilities to emboss single-sided braille text and high-resolution graphics up to 25 DPI, in a simple to use format. The newly designed Phoenix is smaller and lighter, with an auto-install feature to make setup even easier. The Firebird Software Suite, included with the Phoenix, is a comprehensive set of productivity tools that powers the Phoenix Embosser. The Firebird Software Suite includes the Firebird Graphics Editor that provides you with a list of automatic tools to effortlessly create tactile graphic images. Phoenix is also compatible with your existing braille translator. Segment Three: Michael Garrett and Zelda Gebhard 147 Kentucky Derby Pie Donated by Kentucky Council of the Blind A Kentucky tradition made from a secret family recipe; Derby Pie combines rich semi-sweet chocolate with English walnuts for a truly decadent experience. Delicious when eaten at room temperature; incredibly heavenly when eaten all warm and gooey and topped with either whipped cream or ice cream. This 9-inch pie will be baked fresh and shipped directly to the buyer. Stays fresh for about 14 days. Ready to warm and serve or freeze for later use. Serves 8 to 10. 148 $75 Gift Card to Made in Oregon Donated by ACB of Oregon Looking for something that is made in Oregon? Well, here you have it. The Made in Oregon store has everything from cutting boards shaped like Oregon, hand crafted gifts, treats, and oh so much more. Browse until your hearts content through their online website. And I know if you have any questions, you can call their fantastic staff ready to help you find that special something. Here is their number 866) 257-0938. 149 Pizza Night at Home Donated by Georgia Council of the Blind This includes everything you need to make your own perfect pizza at home! With the Pizza Night Set, you can create your own crispy, crunchy crust and add your choice of toppings. This set includes the following items: Pizza Stone made with StoneFusion material, our Pizza Stone is pre-heat and oven-safe up to 550°F (287°C) so your pizza crust will be perfectly crispy every time. Plus, it’s designed with a raised lip so you can easily transfer your finished pizza to the dinner table. 15" x 18" (46 cm x 38 cm) with handles. Pizza Crust Mix to make a delicious pizza with all the flavor and crispy texture you love in under 30 minutes! Food Chopper makes quick work of chopping veggies, cooked meat, and nuts in seconds. It’s the solution to tear-free onion chopping! It’s equipped with a unique stainless-steel blade that rotates with each press of the plunger for consistent results. The more you press the plunger, the finer the chop. Serve your pizza with a Pizza and Crust Cutter. It is two tools in one with a pizza wheel on one side and a crust cutter on the other. You can cut through every crust, every time, with just one tool—no matter what type of pan it’s in. It’s especially helpful for use in pans with high sides or rims. 150 Lunch with the ACB President Donated by ACB Enjoy one-on-one time with ACB President, Dan Spoone, over lunch in Omaha, Nebraska in 2022 to be determined by the winner and Dan. 151 Dooney and Bourke Tote/Purse Donated by Florida Council of the Blind This beautiful black Dooney and Bourke designer tote includes a separate wristlet purse for essentials. The tote features the Dooney and Bourke symbol with their classic multicolor design. It has two outside pockets, one inside zip pocket, two inside pockets, cell phone pocket and an adjustable strap. This luxurious purse also includes a detachable strap, inside key hook, and snap buckle closure. The strap drop length is 24 inches and the tote measures 12 inches by 11 inches. This purse will take any ensemble to the next fashion level! 152 The Chocolate Decadent Gift Basket Donated by Oklahoma Council of the Blind Make the best of every occasion with this beautiful basket full of Bedré favorites! Includes: 16 oz Confectionery Coating Melting Wafers – White Fudge 16 oz Melting Chocolate Wafers – Dark 8 oz Chocolate-covered Espresso Coffee Beans 12 oz Premium Dark Chocolate Coffee Meltaway Tin (20 count) 5 oz. Milk Chocolate Pecan Sensations 6.4 oz. Milk Chocolate-covered Chips 6.4 oz. Dark Chocolate-covered Chips 3 oz. White Fudge Corn Twists 16 oz Premium Dark Chocolate Sauce 9 oz Dark Chocolate Gummi Bears 153 A Texas Size Gift Card Bundle Donated by ACB of Texas This amazing gift card bundle includes a variety of Visa, Amazon, Wal-Mart, Happy Eats multi-restaurant card and more adding up to $300 worth of shopping fun!  What a treat to have to spend throughout the summer! 154 Crackle Quartz and Black Onyx Jewelry Set Donated by Anonymous Necklace is 24” bracelet is 8” and comes with 2 sets of earrings for double pierced ears. The crackle quartz has mixed shades of gray that very from light to dark gray also some of the beads are clearer and others are more opaque. The quartz has veins of darker gray that branch out in sharp angles to each other making the veins appear as if they are cracks making the gemstone look like crackled glass. This set pattern alternates 10mm round crackle quartz and 6mm round onyx. Earring set one has 2 beaded links the top link is the crackle quartz the bottom link is the onyx. Set 2 earrings has a single black onyx. 155 Variety of WayAround Tags for Labeling Donated by North Dakota Association of the Blind and WayAround WayAround is a labeling system for anyone who has low vision, no vision, or deaf blindness. It works with your smartphone. If you want to label something that’s inside, outside, wet, dry, hot, or cold, there’s a WayTag that will attach securely. WayTags come as stickers, buttons, magnets, and clips. Use the free mobile app for iOS or Android to add information to the WayTags and to read the tags. This package includes one of each of the following: 25 pack of round WayTag stickers 25 pack of square WayTag stickers for use on metal items 25 pack of WayTag magnets 25 pack of WayTag oval hole buttons 25 pack of WayClips 156 Explore 12 Donated by HumanWare Explore 12 is an easy-to-use, portable electronic magnifier that offers HD image quality for improved near and distance viewing. As the largest portable magnifier in our Explore Series, its 12-inch touchscreen is perfect for anyone desiring a larger interface, plus it has the added benefit of a foldable stand enabling easy use for reading, writing, and other manual tasks. 157 Homemade Peanut Delights Donated by Zelda Gebhard If you like salted nut rolls, you will love these! This delightfully delicious candy is all marshmallowy and nutty throughout. There are two pounds of individually wrapped pieces so there is plenty to enjoy and to share of this salty and sweet treat made by Zelda. 158 $150 Amazon Gift Card Donated by Louisiana Council of the Blind It’s time to treat yourself to something special and here’s a gift card to help you do it. $150 in spending at Amazon! 159 Patrick Mahomes Quarterback NFL Official Jersey Donated by Angelo Lanier Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback, Super Bowl Champion. You will enjoy having this extra-large red jersey in your sports collection! This is truly a must have for yourself or to give someone for a special gift. 160 Anti-Pill Plush Fleece Blanket Donated by Nancy Becker You will need this soft and warm double sided 57 inch wide and 100-inch-long cozy blanket to keep you warm when the air conditioning is set too low, or you need a cozy blanket once the winter season is here. One side of the blanket is a Revival Madras Plaid with a patchwork pattern in navy blue, light blue, and rust with a crisscross, horizontal, and vertical stripes. The other side of the blanket is navy. This anti-pill plush fleece blanket is machine washable. 161 One-On-One Phone Conversation with Our Talking Book Narrator Donated by ACB Enjoy chatting with our talking book narrator, Ray Foushee. Here’s your chance for a one-on-one, behind the scenes conversation with a talking book narrator. The winner will be contacted after convention to make arrangements. 162 Two Pounds of Buckeyes Donated by ACB of Ohio If you like chocolate and peanut butter, enjoy two pounds of buckeyes from Anthony Thomas. Buckeyes are made by dipping peanut butter fudge in chocolate, leaving a circle of peanut butter visible so that they resemble the nut which gives them their name. 163A $50 Amazon Gift Card Donated by ACB of Minnesota It’s time to treat yourself to something special and here’s a gift card to help you do it. $50 in spending at Amazon! 163B $50 Amazon Gift Card Donated by ACB Board Director Kenneth Semien, Sr It’s time to treat yourself to something special and here’s a gift card to help you do it. $50 in spending at Amazon! 164 Handmade Three-Piece Jewelry Set Donated by Becky Hawkins This set includes an 18-inch black pearl style necklace, black and white bracelet with a lobster clasp. The 7-inch bracelet has white stones and black pearl. The drop earrings have two black pearls and a white stone center. These are hanging earrings for pierced ears. What a lovely set to enjoy either for yourself or give to someone special in your life! 165 Summer Fun for Your Pooch Donated by Guide Dog Users Inc. Juno can’t wait to discover what fun awaits in his/her Park Life Designs Capri Cotton Toy Basket (12X16X12 inches).  Oh, wow, a red stuff-a-ball, a fire hose fetch toy, and a tug-and-toss toy in the shape of a bone! And what’s this?  A Nerf Collapsible 2-in-1 Agility Tunnel and Target Dog Game! Super WOW! When playtime is over along with sufficient quiet time, your pup can dine on the Outward Hound fun feeder blue dog dish. Before “lights out,” there’s time for daily grooming with Genie Wipes and the slicker self-cleaning brush from Zoom Groom. Finally, it’s time for drooly doggie dreams of another fun day on your medium RuffWear bed (27X34 inches) in blue and navy blue.  Nighty night. (Big yawn)  166 Facebook Portal Donated by Connie Jacomini Facebook Portal aims to provide a deeper user experience that is “designed to help you feel closer” to family and friends. But you can also use Portal for work or to listen to music, watch videos, and more. Portal comes complete with AI technology and other useful features such as the Portal Smart Camera — which automatically pans and zooms to help you stay in frame, even when you’re moving about. Portal is also equipped with Smart Sound technology that minimizes background noise for a more convenient, hands-free video calling experience to stay connected with friends and family. 167 Delicious Chocolates from The Karl Bissinger Collection Donated by the Missouri Council of the Blind This delicious box of chocolate offers 66 pieces of assorted chocolates. The timeless collection includes an assortment of Bissinger’s most classically crafted, longstanding recipes. Enjoy these confection-case favorites that customers have savored from generation to generation. You'll discover signature pieces including Bear Claws, handcrafted Signature Truffles, and other best-selling confections of Caramels, French Cremes, Mac & Caramels, Creme Mints and Molasses Chips. 168 $50 Gift Card to Del’s Popcorn Shop, Springfield, Illinois Donated by ACB Second Vice President Ray Campbell You probably think the only great popcorn that comes from Illinois is from Garrett Popcorn Shop in Chicago. You would be wrong! Del’s Popcorn Shop, which got its start in Decatur, Illinois in 1934 and over the years has expanded into Springfield features a wide variety of scrumptious treats. From popcorn and treats of all kinds, to homemade fudge and other seasonal goodies, Del’s has something for every taste.  They ship anywhere in the country, so you can take this gift card and enjoy to your heart’s content. More information can be found at https://delspopcornshop.com. Take the time to read the ‘About’ page as the story of how Del’s got started and where it is today is very cool. 169 Versa Slate Paperless Erasable Braille Slate and Stylus Donated by Braille Revival League This is a four line, twenty cell slate. Write a brief message, take a note, write a phone number. When finished, just erase and the slate is ready again. The device is mechanical; carry it with you for easy use! 170 Fleece Patchwork Blanket Made by Sheila Young and Donated by Mitsy Kit You will love having this 50-inch by 50-inch Mitsy Kit fleece patchwork blanket with white and large navy floral squares alternated with solid navy squares. What a treat to have such a wonderful item to put on your couch or chair! Segment Four: Jeff Thom and Terri Lynn Higashi 171 Blue Jeans Jumbo Purse Donated by Anonymous This purse is large enough for 1-2 braille volumes. It is made from repurposed blue jeans. The purse was made from the upper part of the jeans leaving existing pockets to put all your smaller items in. While the leg fabric was used to make the shoulder strap this purse has a long shoulder strap that is adjustable so it can be worn as a shoulder bag or crossbody bag. The purse is lined and accented with a white navy and yellow plaid fabric. A matching tie belt in the plaid fabric is used to accent the purse snaps closed at top. 172 Enstrom Milk Chocolate Almond Toffee 2lb Box Donated by Rick Morin Handcrafted, Gluten Free, Kosher Dairy All Natural Traditional Almond Toffee. The perfect blend of almonds, butter, and pure cane sugar, covered in a generous layer of milk chocolate and sprinkled with crushed almonds, creates a buttery toffee with a delicate crunch. Enstrom's Almond Toffee is lovingly handcrafted in small batches with a family recipe passed down through four generations. Includes simple ingredients like fresh California almonds, sweet cream butter, pure cane sugar and 36% milk chocolate. Enstrom's Almond Toffee is certified Gluten Free & Kosher Dairy and 100% Preservative free. We will contact winner to arrange shipment to consider options to avoid heat damage during shipping 173 $75 Omaha Steaks Gift Card Donated by Jeff and Leslie Thom Everyone loves a good steak! Omaha Steaks offers a wide selection of high-quality meats that are delivered to your doorstep. Yum, Yum! 174 One-Year License for Office 365 Donated by Anonymous Make the most of your Microsoft 365 Premium Office apps and more. Make life more creative, organized, and secure. Install Office apps on your favorite devices including Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Now it’s easier than ever to write, design, and share seamlessly across your devices. You get smart assistance features as soon as they are released in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint so you’re always working with the latest. Now you can manage multiple calendars in one view to stay on top of work meetings, remote schooling, and family time. Back up your files with 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage. 175 Handmade Victoria Ragdoll Donated by Sharon Dutmer This adorable handmade ragdoll is wearing a beige blouse and a brown print dress and has reddish hair. Enjoy this ragdoll either sitting on your fireplace or on a counter for a great conversation piece. 176 Echo Dot 4th Generation Donated by ACB Families Smart speaker with Alexa has a whole new look. Its round sleek compact design and textured twilight blue finish fit perfectly into small spaces. Enjoy crisp vocals and balanced bass. Play games; listen to news, radio from around the world, podcasts, and music. Enjoy all the Alexa features you've come to know and love. Measures 9.94 by 3.94 and weighs 12.4 oz. 177 Coffee and Treats from Hawaii Donated by Hawaii Association of the Blind This package includes: Mongoose Farms 100% Kona med/dark roast pour over coffee - contains 6 servings. Menehune Wishes white enameled coffee cup with an ocean blue circle with the word “Aloha” in the center. Melt in your mouth Chamorro chocolate chip cookies 8- ounce package (a special treat made in Guam). Ocean wave and beach resin coffee coaster from Marr Arts. Manoa Chocolate Breakfast bar with coffee and nibs. Kona coffee macadamia nut caramels from Sweet Brown Hawaii. Eco friendly and reusable purple coffee cozy with green Monstera leaves by Ecotrinkets - this replaces the cardboard cup holders that get tossed away and can be used on all tapered standard 16 - 22 ounce hot or cold drink cups. Aloha and enjoy! 178 $150 Gift Card to The Pecan House Donated by AAVIA Are you a pecan lover? Do you like pecans in almost any treat you can think of? If so, The Pecan House, famed throughout Mississippi and the nation is for you. 179 Mommy and Me Tie-Dyed T-shirts Donated by Sharon Lovering One adult shirt, one child shirt. The children’s shirt is a youth XL, and it looks like a desert sunrise, spiral pattern, with shades of pink, peach, yellow, green, and blue. Adult 2XL shirt in the sunrise pattern, with shades of purple, pink, blue, green, and a bit of yellow. The “sunrise” starts at the lower left of the shirt, with purple and blue, then pink, yellow, green, and blue, and repeats all the way up the shirt. 180 Wonderful Crafteye Designs Handmade Quilt Donated by Lauren Stephens This beautiful handmade quilt is 60 inches by 72 inches of comfort. The quilt has a nautical theme that reminds you of a gentle breeze on the water. The pattern is a traditional stitch with modern fabrics in red and blue laid out in a bold design. The backing is light blue decorated with small sailboats. What a wonderful treat to share on a cold winter’s night! 181 Blind Girl Designs Hoodies Donated by Tricia Waechter Our designs are hand printed with tactile ink and each print has a white cane integrated into the art. Blind Girl Designs Bright Pink Hoodie with an original art print “we see with our hearts” hand printed in tactile ink in front of hoodie. You pick the size from Small to 5XL!” Blind Girl Designs Royal Blue Hoodie with an original art print “white cane heart.” The Design for the print was made by twisting my white cane into a heart shape, then hand drawing a series of pink hearts on the inside of that image. There are even a few pink hearts on the outside of the white cane image. “This has been a very popular item.” Pick your size Adult unisex Small to 5XL. 182 Keystone Connoisseur Combo Donated by the Pennsylvania Council of the Blind This combo package includes a cheese package and a 3-bottle wine selection. September Farms Cheese Favorites:  Sharp Cheddar - Hand waxed and aged approximately one year. One of the most popular cheeses we sell. Pepperoni Augusto Jack - With pizza ingredients like pepperoni and oregano, this is our most popular Monterey Jack cheese. Honey Brook Jack - Taste the freshness in this delicious, mild Monterey Jack cheese! Wedge of Smoked Gouda - Our Smoked Farmhouse Gouda Cheese has a smooth, oak smoked flavor. Aged for a minimum of 60 days. Wedge of aged Gouda - Authentic Dutch-Style Gouda aged to perfection. Farm Mustard Breton Original Bites - The ideal bite-sized cracker that can be enjoyed anytime and anywhere! Caramel Popcorn 6 oz Fudge 8 oz Large bag of locally made hard pretzels - Pretzels made by hand! Taste the unique homemade flavor not found in machine-made pretzels. Martin’s Pretzel Bakery is nestled in Lancaster County, PA, home of the Pennsylvania Dutch known as Amish Country. Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans. September Farm Insulated Cooler Bag and Wine: The high bidder’s choice of three bottles of wine from Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery shipped directly to their door. Happy Valley Vineyard grows 90% of the grapes that we use to make our wine. 183 $100 Honey-Baked Store Gift Card and an AAVL Cookbook Donated by AAVL Get your holiday ham or turkey, plus scrumptious sides from the Honey-Baked Ham Store. A Food for Our Times is a cookbook with more than 160 recipes, with soups, breakfasts, main dishes, appetizer’s, desserts and more. Choose from, e-book, braille, or large print formats. What a treat for yourself or family or friends to enjoy! 184 Trio of Handmade Necklaces Donated by Becky Hawkins The first handmade necklace is an 18-inch white pearl with a round clasp, the second necklace is an 18-inch turquoise blue with a pearl style and lobster clasp and the last necklace is an 18 inch rose pearl with a lobster clasp. You will enjoy these lovely handmade necklaces for yourself or a friend or a family member for a special occasion!    185 Hawaii Beach Day Tote Donated by Hawaii Association of the Blind If you can’t have a sunset beach swim in Hawaii, no worries, we have brought it to you instead.  This is for couples or for you to enjoy with your bestie. This package includes: A bright yellow batik dyed sarong wrap with a white palm tree motif by Makai Beach Hawaii, a black baseball cap from Aloha Shop with an embroidered monstera leaf in green, a microfiber fast drying beach towel by Fresh Wave with a beautiful hibiscus design in coral, red, green, yellow and orange, white baseball hat from Aloha Shop with embroidered paddle design in black, a Wailoa microfiber towel in yellow with a geometric mountain design in red with the Hawaiian phrase “Kū Kia’i Mauna” underneath in black block lettering, a cooler bag by Tropical Paper Garden in light ocean blue with orange and green bird of paradise flower design to keep all your local grindz cold, and finally all of this awesome Hawaii beach swag fits into your new large white beach tote with a bold yellow and green sequin pineapple graphic. Aloha and enjoy! 186 Explore 5 Donated by HumanWare The Explore 5 is the smallest and lightest 5-inch video magnifier of its kind. It is ideal for spot reading and features a high-definition image with precise autofocus for up to 22X magnification, plus over 18 enhancement contrast modes to meet your visual needs. The Explore 5 is one of the most versatile in the 5-inch range. It is a smart choice for variable magnification and customizable reading contrast in daily activities. To be used on the move or for reading documents at home, it is perfect for all situations (standing, reclining in a chair, or sitting at a table) while delivering sharp and clear images at your fingertips. With large, bright buttons, this device is perfect for magnifying restaurant menus, small print in newspapers, product labels, or even airlines tickets. Its exceptional portability and ergonomics make Explore 5 the magnifier of choice to take anywhere you go. 187A Tony’s Energy Bar and Banana Bread Delight Donated by Anthony Akamine and Terri Lynn Higashi Akamine, members of Hawaii Association of the Blind Summer days are here again! Yummy for the tummy.  Need some treats to kick your summer into high gear? Back by popular demand for the auction. One chocolate banana bread loaf full of chocolate, bananas, and nuts. If you don’t like bananas, we can do mangos. Also, Anthony is perfecting his mom’s energy bar treats. Get a bag of these yummy treats packed with Rice Krispies, oatmeal, raisins, peanut butter, and nuts. If you don’t like peanuts, we can throw out the nuts. Made by Anthony and his mom’s creation. Perfect for those summer days. And the box may even come with a few extra goodies. 187B Tony’s Energy Bar and Banana Bread Delight Donated by Anthony Akamine and Terri Lynn Higashi Akamine, members of Hawaii Association of the Blind Summer days are here again! Yummy for the tummy.  Need some treats to kick your summer into high gear? Back by popular demand for the auction. One chocolate banana bread loaf full of chocolate, bananas, and nuts. If you don’t like bananas, we can do mangos. Also, Anthony is perfecting his mom’s energy bar treats. Get a bag of these yummy treats packed with Rice Krispies, oatmeal, raisins, peanut butter, and nuts. If you don’t like peanuts, we can throw out the nuts. Made by Anthony and his mom’s creation. Perfect for those summer days. And the box may even come with a few extra goodies. 188 $100 Amazon Gift Card Donated by California Council of the Blind It’s time to treat yourself to something special and here’s a gift card to help you do it. $100 in spending at Amazon! 189 Luxurious Leather Coach Bag Donated by Deb Trevino for Delaware Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired Gold clutch/wristlet with main zipped pocket with the typical interior packet. There is a front zipped pocket. The handle can be detached from the right side and fastened so that the bag hangs by a loop on the top left corner diagonally. You will love and trust the traditional Coach quality of construction and materials. 190 Pacific Northwest Red Wine Blend, Chocolate & Nuts Donated by Washington Council of the Blind A robust red wine blend matched with local cherries and almonds layered with the best of chocolate. Arrives in a handsome, compostable gift box. Columbia Valley Red Wine Blend (Cabernet, Syrah, Merlot, Malbec): Limited edition red wine from the Columbia Valley. Supple and juicy volume, finishing with notes of white pepper and stone fruit. Cherries For Wine - A mix of dark chocolates destined to be paired with wine. Vanilla Almonds - Pure vanilla accents dark chocolate and fresh roasted, domestically sourced almonds. A favorite companion to coffee. NOTE: By law, you must be 21 or older to receive any package containing alcohol. An adult signature is required upon delivery. Gifts with wine can be shipped to AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WY. If the winning bidder lives in one of the 17 states where this product can’t be shipped (AK, AL, AR, DE, HI, KY, LA, ME, MS, ND, NE, NH, SD, UT, VT, WV), another item of similar value may be selected 191 Once in A Lifetime 14k Gold Bracelet Donated by The Literacy Project This lovely 14k gold bracelet with five diamond chips will look stunning on your arm. It has a round clasp and is light in weight and not a heavy bracelet. This would make a fantastic gift for someone special in your life or just splurge and get it for yourself! 192 A Bakers Candies Donated by Kristal Platt Sample in advance two 1-pound bags of mouth-watering Bakers Candies variety chocolates where the ACB Convention tour will visit. 193 $50 VISA Gift Card Donated by Mississippi Council of the Blind Enjoy this card either dining or doing some shopping for you or someone special in your life! 194 Deluxe Taste of Maryland Crab Bushel Style Basket Filled with Goodies from Maryland You will receive: Old bay seasoning 6 oz. Crab soup mix Chicken Chesapeake Dip mix- delicious on crackers or chips Jam 8 oz. – apple pie flavor Bottle maple syrup – shaped like a maple leaf 1.07 oz Crab Salsa -15 oz jar made with Maryland real crab Old bay crab cake classic – Dry ingredients to make crab cakes Wye River Crabbers Crackers – Crackers shaped like Crabs Wye River spicy black seafood seasoning Bean bag crab toy Goetze Pack of caramel creams candies  Coffee perfect pot makes a single pot Dolle’s taffy - 16 oz box Can of cream of crab soup Fishers Carmel Popcorn -- 10 oz. Kitchen towel Maryland Adventure Map scene-All places and things Maryland 195 Gift Certificate for One Hour Business Coaching Session Valued at $120 Value plus One Pound of See’s Candy Donated by Ardis Bazyn Bazyn Communications (818) 238-9321 www.bazyncommunications.com Ardis Bazyn coaches on positive image building, Secrets for coping with challenges and change, creating a Plan for Professional/Business Success, speaking skills, writing skills, advocacy skills, and inexpensive marketing/public relations initiatives. For positive inspiration, contact Bazyn Communications! "Making the Impossible Possible!" Expiration Date: April 30, 2023. Also, enjoy splurging on yourself or someone special with one pound of See’s candy with this gift certificate. It truly is a pleasure to have such a wonderful delight and you can choose what chocolate you want. 196 Four Kagari Stainless Steel Water Bottles Donated by Connie Jacomini Enjoy a set of 4 Stainless Steel Bottles designed to maintain Liquid Temperature. Color and "saying" for each bottle. White says, "Vacay All Day"; Rose Gold says, "Hello Gorgeous"; Pink says, "Good Vibes Only"; Silver says, "Adventure Awaits". How cool to have these fantastic gifts for yourself, family member or a friend!