On Sunday, January 16th, the American Council of the Blind Board of Directors unanimously voted for the 2022 DC Leadership Meetings to be held virtually on March 12th – March 15th. Details to come: Online registration for the 2022 DC Leadership Meetings is planned to open next week – date to be confirmed.  The 2022 DC Leadership Meetings event agenda and schedules are currently in development and will be shared at the beginning of February through a separate announcement.  Please note that the March ACB Board of Directors meeting will take place on March 11th which will be broadcast live on ACB Media 6.  To listen to the discussion from the January 16th ACB Board Meeting, visit: https://pnc.st/s/acb-events/aed9e663/acb-board-of-directors-meeting-january-16-2022. Please stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks!

Here’s a way to celebrate all we’ve done in 2021 as part of our community. This twelve hour event will include: a focus on different events each hour, entertainment, opportunity to give back to ACB, prizes, fun, fun, and more fun. This is an event you won’t want to miss. Ring in 2022 with your friends in our ACB community! Make your donation here: https://tinyurl.com/2021-community-athon or call 888-444-8320 and a volunteer will assist you (please do not leave credit card information on a voicemail). For every $25 donated, your name will be placed in our hourly drawings. All twelve hours of this community celebration will be streamed live on ACB Media 5 and Zoom. To receive the Zoom information for this event and other community events, please subscribe to our ACB Community Events email list by sending an email to: [email protected]. The schedule (all in Eastern time): 3pm Highlighting ACB Affiliates and Committees, facilitator: Dan Spoone, host: Chanelle Allen 4pm Highlighting Reading and Writing, facilitator: Sheila Young, host: Monica Svopa 5pm Highlighting Peer Support, facilitator: Eric Bridges, host: Kristen Kelling 6pm Highlighting Health and Wellness, facilitator: Belinda Collins, host: Alison Smitherman 7pm Highlighting Technology, facilitator: Judy Wolgang, host: Donna Browning 8pm Highlighting Loving to Learn, facilitator: Leslie Spoone, host: Danette Dixon 9pm Highlighting Social Events, facilitator: Kolby Garrison, host: Natalie Couch 10pm Highlighting Crafters, facilitator: Desi Noller, host: Cindy LaBon 11pm Highlighting All Fun and Games, facilitator: Meka White, hosts: Penny Valdovinos and Diane Scalzi 12am Midnight Singing in the New Year, facilitators: Cindy Hollis and Dan Spoone, host: Holly Turri 1am Karaoke Continued, facilitator: Lucy Edmonds, host: Gregg Wandsneider 2am Final Hour, facilitators: Cindy Hollis and Kolby Garrison, host: Belinda Collins

The Elf on the Shelf® and Elf Pets® have fast become holiday mainstays, appearing in a wide variety of popular books, toys, and videos, and loved by children of all ages all around the world. Audio description is an added soundtrack that describes visual images for the benefit of people who are blind or have low vision. Once again, the American Council of the Blind (ACB), VITAC, and The Lumistella Company are proud to offer a special radio broadcast of the animated holiday special, “Elf Pets: A Fox Cub’s Christmas Tale,” on ACB Media to make holiday cheer more widely available to all this season. On December 23 this holiday program will also feature a special audio-described production of Rory Hoffman’s “The Twelve Days of Christmas”, a visit from Santa himself, and live phone calls from kids. The program will close with a historic airing of an audio-described version of the 2015 White House holiday greeting including a tour of The White House at Christmas time. “The holidays are a wonderful time for gathering with family,” said Dan Spoone, president of the American Council of the Blind. “And even if you can’t be together physically, we can all join each other in our respective homes and listen to the sounds of the season. We’re grateful to the creators of The Elf on the Shelf® series, musician Rory Hoffman, and VITAC for the chance to share audio-described versions of classic holiday entertainment. And Santa will be with us, too! What could be better?” Audio description makes video programming more accessible by inserting voiced descriptions of a television program’s key visual elements during natural pauses in the program’s dialogue, ensuring that individuals who are blind or with low vision can better understand and appreciate a program. For television, the description track can be found on a secondary audio channel available on most TV sets and accessible through the television’s onscreen menu. The audio described broadcast of “Elf Pets: A Fox Cub’s Christmas Tale” opens with a narration of the credits and description of the background imagery: “Scout Elf Productions Presents… a blue sky with light snow and white clouds…in text: “Elf Pets, a Fox Cub’s Christmas Tale”…a snowy owl swoops by...” “Santa cares about all children and hopes they share a sense of connection to the North Pole and its magic,” said Chanda Bell, The Lumistella Company co-CEO and Santa’s chief storyteller. “As Santa’s partners, we are grateful to collaborate with these trusted organizations to expand access to our animated stories.”  How to tune in: Starting at 3PM ET on December 23, 2021 ACB presents “Elf Pets: A Fox Cub’s Christmas Tale”, the program will also feature musician Rory Hoffman, who is blind, playing “The Twelve Days of Christmas” on 12 different instruments, a visit from Santa, calls from kids, and an audio-described version of the 2015 White House holiday greeting video featuring a tour of The White House at Christmas time. ACB Media is a non-profit, internet-based, audio-only live stream. Listen on ACB Media 4 at http://acbmedia.org/4 or ask your Amazon device to “Open ACB Media 4.” You can also listen to ACB Media via telephone by calling (518) 906-1820 and selecting number 4 for the ACB Media 4 Merry Christmas! The American Council of the Blind 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, visit www.acb.org Contact: Jennifer Flatt, Manager of Communications  (202) 929-3842 – [email protected]

The American Council of the Blind and our affiliate Guide Dog Users Inc. have received multiple complaints from members that rideshare drivers are refusing service to blind and low vision passengers and claiming that they were not wearing a mask to avoid disciplinary action. If you believe this has happened to you, please share your experience with ACB by answering this short survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZBSM6WC. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

The American Council of the Blind has defeated a summary judgment motion in federal court in California that sought to dismiss ACB’s claims that the self-service kiosks at Quest Diagnostics’ Patient Service Centers are inaccessible to blind patients in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The case will now be able to proceed to trial, and has been certified as a nationwide class action on behalf of all legally blind individuals who visited Quest in 2018 and 2019 and who were denied full and equal enjoyment of Quest’s services due to Quest’s failure to make its self-service kiosks independently accessible. Beginning in 2016, Quest Diagnostics (“Quest”) began to install automated touch screen kiosks at its Patient Service Centers, which allow patients to, among other things, check in for an appointment, edit personal information in a private setting, opt to wait safely outside and receive a text message when the patient’s turn has arrived, and request help via an on-screen help button. Following complaints from ACB’s members concerning the lack of accessibility of these kiosks, ACB joined a civil rights complaint in federal court in California in 2020 alleging that Quest’s kiosks deprived members of the blind community full and equal enjoyment of Quest’s services and failed to provide effective communication to blind customers.  In September 2021, Quest asked the Court to rule that Quest’s kiosks did not violate the ADA and related California laws. On October 15, 2021, the Court rejected Quest’s request, finding that: Quest’s kiosks are a part of the service that Quest provides, and it must provide auxiliary aids and services to render them accessible to blind patients; and Quest appears to have conceded that its kiosks, as originally developed, did not provide “effective communication” with blind individuals.  The placement of self-service kiosks has become increasingly ubiquitous in many aspects of daily public life. Eric Bridges, Executive Director for The American Council of the Blind stated “The Court’s decision that the services offered by these kiosks must be accessible to the blind community is a significant step towards ensuring that the rights to full and equal enjoyment and effective communication enshrined in our country’s disability laws are protected.” About the American Council of the Blind The American Council of the Blind 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, visit www.acb.org.

Paramount is seeking actors who are blind or visually impaired to play the supporting role of Suzy for the film Need My Eyes. The character Suzy is female, 11-14 years old to play 12 years old, open ethnicity. Suzy has a close friendship to her older sister Ash, who babysits her and orchestrates fun games of hide-and-seek while their parents are out of town. Having been blind since she was born, she inspires her sister Ash to sign up for an app called See For Me that helps blind individuals complete tasks. Filming takes place March-April 2022 in Belgrade, Serbia. No professional acting experience is necessary. Parental consent to participate is required. To be considered for this role, please email a recent photo along with the following information to [email protected]: Child’s name: Child’s current age: Parent or Guardian’s name: City of Residence: Through which organization did you learn about our casting call?

Spoken Rx is the first in-app prescription reader to be developed by a national retail pharmacy WOONSOCKET, RI, November 30, 2021 – CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) is now offering Spoken Rx™, its proprietary audio prescription label solution, in all its nearly 10,000 pharmacy locations nationwide, including more than 1,700 CVS Pharmacy locations within Target. Developed in collaboration with the American Council of the Blind, Spoken Rx is a technology that allows patients to have their prescription information read aloud, designed for those with visual impairments and those who cannot read standard print labels. It is available at no extra cost to patients. The Spoken Rx feature, available in the CVS Pharmacy App and easily accessible using Voiceover for iOS, or self-voicing with Siri or Google Assistant on a smartphone, can read a specific type of label which is affixed to the bottom of each prescription container for patients who have enrolled in the program.  When these RFID (radio-frequency identification) labels are scanned using the Spoken Rx tab in the CVS App, important prescription information, including patient name, medication name, and directions, will be read aloud in either English or Spanish. Identiv, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVE), a global leader in digital identification and security, powers this groundbreaking program, which CVS developed as part of its commitment to digital health innovation. “We continue to remove barriers to health care for all patients, and this in-app technology furthers our commitment by providing patients added flexibility and independence,” said Jared Tancrelle, Senior Vice President, Store Operations at CVS Health. “Our patients are increasingly digitally connected, so digital tools like Spoken Rx are a priority for us as we listen to feedback and adapt our suite of pharmacy services and programs to ensure we’re best meeting the needs of all consumers.” Developed in collaboration with the American Council of the Blind, Spoken Rx launched in 1,700 stores in 2020 and is now available chainwide. “This is a positive step that offers same-day, access for prescriptions filled in CVS stores. Spoken Rx allows for a greater level of privacy, safety, and independence for blind and visually impaired customers,” said Eric Bridges, Executive Director for the American Council of the Blind. With the CVS App and a registered CVS account, patients can enroll in Spoken Rx for free over the phone by calling their local pharmacy, or in-store, where a pharmacist can ensure the patient’s app is appropriately set up for the service. For patients without a smart phone, CVS offers an alternative in the form of a stand-alone speaker device that can read the Spoken Rx labels. For more information, visit www.cvs.com/content/pharmacy/spoken-rx or call 1-888-287-5654. Spoken Rx adds to the existing braille, audio, and large-print accessible prescription label options already available through cvs.com.   It is one of the latest features integrated into the CVS App, which makes it easy for patients to stay connected to health resources, refill prescriptions, and make appointments for health services such as vaccinations and testing. About CVS Pharmacy  CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health, is America's leading retail pharmacy with nearly 10,000 locations, including over 1,700 pharmacies inside of Target and Schnucks grocery stores. We are committed to delivering innovative health solutions that create a simpler, more accessible experience for patients, and caregivers. CVS Pharmacy is the only national pharmacy to remove tobacco products from its shelves and has taken a leadership role in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic by making testing and vaccinations available at locations across the United States. For the latest product and service offerings, visit www.cvs.com or download the CVS App.    About American Council of the Blind (ACB) The American Council of the Blind 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, visit www.acb.org. Media Contact Matthew Blanchette CVS Health 401-524-6185 [email protected] ACB Media contact Jennifer Flatt [email protected]

Day One - Friday, November 26 201 Silver and Gold Toned 3 Necklace Set Donated by Leslie Charlson Necklace 1: This 10-inch silver ball and bead chain features a clear glass ball filled with delicate white blossoms and capped with a silver tone topper. Necklace 2: This 9-inch gold serpentine chain features a silver and gold toned ball of lacy flower filigree with a silver clasp. Inside the ball is a lovely purple chime. Necklace 3: This necklace features a 9-inch adjustable chain with an antique finished bronze pendant. The face is steam punk style with gears and cogs surrounded by a pocket watch-like face. Inside the pendant is a piece of red felt. You can add your favorite scent of essential oil or perfume for a fragrance that lasts all day. 202 Amazfit Ban 5 Fitness Tracker with Alexa Donated by ACB Board of Directors Koni Sims and Patrick Sheehan Ask questions, get translations, set alarms, and timers, create shopping lists, check the weather, control your smart home devices and more. Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor: With Amazfit Band 5 you can measure your blood oxygen saturation and understand your physical state with OxygenBeats. Ideal during high-intensity workouts and sports such as marathons and gym workouts. 24/7 Heart Rate, Sleep and Activity Tracker: The Amazfit Band 5 precise optical heart rate monitoring allows you to accurately track real-time steps taken, all-day heart rate monitoring, distance traveled, calories burned, and sleeping patterns. 15-Day Battery Life: Say goodbye to daily recharge. With a fully charged Amazfit Band 5, you don’t need to bring a charger for two-week trip. On a single charge, has enough power to get you through two whole weeks. 203 Chocolate Delights Donated by Karen A Blachowicz  A half pound of Watson’s milk chocolate sponge candy, half pound of Watson’s orange chocolate sponge candy and half pound of Watson’s dark chocolate sponge candy for one basket and then the other will be half pound of coconut clusters, half pound of raisin clusters and half pound of peanut clusters from Watson’s the famous chocolate shop in New York. Wow, what a delight to either have for yourself or share with some friends or family over the holidays! 204 Two Dozen Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies Donated by Janeen Lee These delicious homemade cookies are made with sugar, butter, flour, chocolate chips, and lots of friendship. Baked from the heart in my KitchenAid mixer. No nuts. 205 Count the Days Until Christmas Calendar Donated by Keri Bishop This fabric calendar is dark burgundy with a stuffed Santa head in the middle, around the Santa head are 24 little green fabric Santa bags for putting treats and other goodies in. Each bag is numbered from 1 to 24 to count the days till Christmas. Each day the kiddos can take a treat from the appropriate Santa bag. Santa’s head is stuffed fabric with yarn hair, a yarn beard and yarn mustache. He is wearing a red Santa cap with a brown jingle bell and there are brown stars hanging from the head band part of his cap. There is also a wood welcome sign that matches the advent calendar. The wood is painted burgundy and has white fleece in the center with the word welcome stitched into the fabric. At the end of the word welcome sits a red cardinal. Around the fleece on the burgundy word border a green vine is painted with white holly berries. Atop the sign are the heads and hands of two snowmen as if peering out from behind the sign. Snowmen’s hats and scarves are made from fabric that matches the advent calendar. 206 One pound of homemade fudge of your choice Donated by Patty Slaby Choose 1 kind to complete the pound or 2 favorites one half pound each. Choices include chocolate, gingerbread, or peanut butter. Enjoy this with someone special or just have it for yourself! 207 Knitted Cotton Hanging Dishtowel with Dishcloths Set and $25 Amazon Gift Card Donated by Merrilee Hill-Kennedy and Arkansas Council of the Blind A knitted cotton hanging dish towel in a feather and fan pattern with two matching cloths, one is in the feather and fan pattern, the other has the raised ACB knitted diagonally down the front. The towel has a buttonhole and button to be fastened around a handle. Also, a $25 Amazon Gift card to treat yourself to something special at Amazon! 208 Echo Dot Donated by Randolph Shepard Vendors of Florida Meet Echo Dot - Our most popular smart speaker with a fabric design. It is our most compact smart speaker that fits perfectly into small spaces. Better speaker quality than Echo Dot Gen 2 for richer and louder sound. Pair with a second Echo Dot for stereo sound. Built with multiple layers of privacy protections and controls, including a microphone off button that electronically disconnects the microphones. 209 One-Year License for Office 365 Donated by Jeff Bishop 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. 210 Handcrafted Crocheted Blanket Donated by Ann Harrison A hand crocheted blanket measuring approximately four feet by four feet, made with red and white glitter yarn. 211 Mary Kay Satin Hands Set Donated by Nancy Folsom This 3-step process will leave your hands and feet feeling soft, smooth, and luxurious! The Satin Hands set softens, exfoliates, and moisturizes each time you use it. Now that we are washing our hands more than ever, this set is great for guys and gals to help keep your hands healthy! You will love how great your hands feel! You can use it on your feet as well. 212 Frosty the Snowman Christmas Wreath Donated by Yolanda Ellison This wreath is 24 by 24 inches. The center piece is a 10 by 10-inch picture of Frosty (made of tin), colored with red and white and of course his black hat, red with white polka-dots on his scarf.  The tin also has written on it “Let it Snow.”  Around the centerpiece is a lot of red and white mesh. There are colorful Christmas ribbons all around the wreath as well. Christmas ribbons have Ho, Ho, Ho on them, some have polka-dots and others have Christmas candy on them. There are Christmas bells and holly placed on them also. Also, there is red and green tubing added to ribbons. 213 Two Quart Presto Cool Daddy Deep Fryer Donated by Carol Huff This cool daddy fryer has a very large viewing window so you can supervise the frying and it is white in color. It has a removable pot for easy cleaning and an exterior basket to put the fried food in. It goes up to 375 degrees and has a timer and a pushbutton, pop up top. 214 Two 5G ATT Flip Phones Donated by The Literacy Project The AT&T Cingular FlipTM IV is designed so you can navigate with ease. See who is calling or just check the time with a quick glance at the 1.77-inch external display. The 2.8-inch main, internal display is made for easy viewing. The keypad has large, easy to see buttons for quick dialing and simple menu navigation. With its high-resolution video playback of 1080p, the AT&T Cingular FlipTM IV makes smart simple! These phones are black in color, and you can activate them with AT&T. 215 Avon Holiday Reed Diffusers (three sets) Donated by Melissa Dubose These fragrances bring your home to life for the holidays. Diffuse the scents of the season around your home. Available in Mahogany Suede- notes of mahogany, clove, cedarwood and amber; Frosted Balsam- Notes of mandarin, spruce needles, sequoia wood and frosted balsam and Pomegranate, blood orange, champagne, and red currant.  216 $100 Visa Card Donated by The Morning Force, Carol Mackey, Cheryl McNeil Fisher, Carol Lubecki and Pshon Barrett Enjoy this card either dining or doing some shopping for you or someone special in your life! 217 Canadian Goodies Donated by Josette Kernaghan One Coffee Crisp Bar, Dark Milk Chocolate Aero Bar, one Jersey Milk Bar, one Purdy’s Dark Chocolate Bar, One Purdy’s Dark Chocolate Mint Melty Bar, One Purdy’s Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar, Eight Mini Dark Chocolate Swiss Bar, Four Mini Dark Chocolate Keto Snaps with Coconut, Four dark Chocolate Chelmain Noodle Cookies with Peanuts, Four Pieces of Dark Chocolate Almond Bark, Four Dark Chocolate Mint Rockmann’s Truffles and one bag of Scotch Mints. 218 $50 Gift Card to Eileen’s Colossal Cookies Donated by Nebraska Council of the Blind At Eileen’s Colossal Cookies, we bake more than delicious treats our customers love to eat. We bake memories, celebrations, messages of encouragement, and so much more! We are more than cookie connoisseurs. We create delicious, uncomplicated opportunities to bring a smile to your face and fun to your day. 219 Two Hours of Assistive Technology Donated by Myrna Votta Myrna has been using and working in the field of assistive technology since 1980. She has used and instructed people in the use of various blindness products. She can help people with PC’s with either JAWS or NVDA, various Braille displays connected to a PC, the iPhone, the iPad, and the use of various notetakers. Please contact Myrna to set up your time for this package at 347 986-0579. 220 Animal Lover’s Throw Pillows Donated by Connie Jacomini Four throw pillows (two gray and two blue). Each color set comes with one 18-inch square pillow and one 24-inch rectangular pillow. Note:  all pillow sizes are approximate. Pillows have cute phrases on them to let your pet know how much you love them. Phrases include the following: “paws and enjoy the good life,” “friends fur ever”, “love is a four-legged word” and “reserved for the dog”. 221 One Cat Necklace and One Cat Keychain Donated by Leslie Charlson The silver tone necklace with 10” bead ball chain, lobster claw clasp with 3 charms:  A paw print,  An Angel wing with rose, and  A coin-like medallion that reads “If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever.” It is embellished with two tiny paw prints. The keychain has 4 cute silver toned charms: An angel wing with a rose Fish bones A round medallion showing a sweet cat And another medallion that reads “My cat flies with angels” and includes a little kitten and paw print. 222 Homedics Adjustable Lumbar Massager Donated by Melissa Dubose Shiatsu back shoulder and neck massager with heat. Features include adjustable height, and invigorating massage. It’s portable and convenient for the car or at home. Comes with both a home power adapter and a car charger. 223 Children’s Book, Adam’s Accessible Airport Adventure, by Michelle Grenevitch, a Toy Delta Airplane, and a $40 Seedlings Gift Certificate   Donated by Marsha Farrow Adam goes to the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to see what his Uncle Steve does for work. During his tour, he learns about different areas in the airport that help people better access the airport. Adam learns that with a little help, public areas can be accessed by people with different abilities. In the storyline, he meets people from different cultures with different disabilities, and learns to observe the small details that make a big difference each and every day. Plus, a $40 Seedlings certificate for children’s books and a toy Delta airplane. Day Two - Saturday, November 27 224 One dozen chocolate rose pops infused with Doterra oils. Made and Donated by Keri Bishop and Hayley Agers Choose from these delicious flavors. Flavors made with white chocolate: peppermint, wintergreen, lemon, orange, or lemon and lavender. Milk Chocolate flavors: chocolate/ peppermint, chocolate/cinnamon, chocolate/orange, or chocolate/lemon. 225 Holiday Goodies Donated by Patty Slaby Choose 3 dozen of your favorite cookies, bars, or candy. Cookie choices: peanut blossoms, Ande's mint chocolate, peppermint swirls, tea cakes Bar choices: mixed nut bars, salted nut rolls Candy choices: chocolate peanut clusters, crunchy marshmallow balls, rum balls, peanut butter balls and many others. 226 Knitted Baby Outfit and Blanket with a Tote Bag Donated by Merrilee Hill-Kennedy This set is for either a girl or boy and includes a knitted baby sweater, matching hat, booties, blanket, and small tote bag. The sweater is a cardigan style with multi-colored fish buttons down the front. It will fit a 9- to 12-month-old. 227 $100 Gift Certificate to Guidelights and Gadgets Donated by Georgia Council of the Blind Guidelights and Gadgets offers an array of unique products that meet the needs of the blind and low vision community. This $100 certificate is a wonderful opportunity to purchase holiday gifts for those you love or find something special for yourself! 228 Vintage Avon Mugs and Cocoa Gift Set Donated by Keri Bishop This set includes 4 Avon mugs from the Avon 1987 gift collection. Mugs are the “Christmas cheer mug” with a tiny stuffed reindeer from Avon that comes with each mug. Mugs come in the original box. Each mug depicts a group of carolers consisting of a snowman, a reindeer, a family of Penguins, a polar bear in a Santa cap, a penguin drinking cocoa, and another reindeer. The words “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” is printed above the carolers. Set also comes with a gift package of assorted hot cocoa including four envelopes of each of the following flavors of milk chocolate, peppermint, marshmallow, and caramel. 229 Echo Dot Donated by Randolph Shepherd Vendors of Florida Meet Echo Dot - Our most popular smart speaker with a fabric design. It is our most compact smart speaker that fits perfectly into small spaces. Better speaker quality than Echo Dot Gen 2 for richer and louder sound. Pair with a second Echo Dot for stereo sound. Built with multiple layers of privacy protections and controls, including a microphone off button that electronically disconnects the microphones. 230 Hand Knitted Dishcloths and $25 Starbucks Gift Card Donated by Roberta McCall Enjoy five beautiful hand knitted dishcloths. The cotton cloths come in a variety of colors: lemon yellow, soft violet, coral, denim blue, medium blue, green, and others. You will receive a random collection of colors. Each cloth is approximately 7 by 7 inches square. Plus, a $25 Starbucks card to enjoy. 231 Luxurious Traveling Dog Backpack with Treats and Toys Donated by Connie Jacomini This package includes: A mobile dog luggage backpack made by Shop Mobile Dog Gear This backpack has collapsible bowls, mat, food dispenser, places for dog treats and toys plus three bacon flavored dog treats, three stuffed toys, a cactus, sheep, and a happy face. 232 Homemade Caramels Donated by Kaila Allen These delicious hand-crafted caramels are made with homemade sweetened condensed milk and honey. The chewy caramel is topped with layer of chocolate for the perfect combination of chocolate and caramel. 233 Chocolate Oat Bars Donated by Melissa Dubose This adorable tin is an 8 by 5-inch red oval with festive holiday scenes on the lid.  The bars made with semi-sweet chocolate, pecans, and oats are sure to make your mouth water. What a holiday delight! 234 Handcrafted Men and Women Scarves Donated by Mitsy Kit and made by Jeanette Kutash The infinity scarf is 6.5 inches wide by 39 inches long and is made out of three 13-inch fleece pieces with a white fleece ribbon border. The fleece fabric is black with white deer and moose silhouettes, green pine trees, and large white and red snowflake prints. This item is generally considered more stylish for women. The other long scarf is 6.5 inches wide by 52 inches long and is made out of several 13-inch fleece pieces with a white fleece ribbon border. The fleece fabric is black, with white deer and moose silhouettes, green pine trees, and large white and red snowflake prints. This item is generally considered more stylish for men. 235 Delectable Sweets Just for You! Donated by Catalina Martinez and her guide dog Elroy Enjoy the wonderful assortment of goodies. This excellent package includes one pound of assorted saltwater taffy, one-half pound of each: chocolate fudge, chocolate walnut fudge, cookies and cream fudge, peanut butter, and chocolate fudge; and medium size bags of each: caramel popcorn, Main Street mix (combination of caramel, cheddar and buttered) popcorn, caramel cashew popcorn, dark chocolate sea salt popcorn, and cheese lover’s popcorn. Share with friends and family or just keep this delicious assortment for yourself. Package will be shipped directly to the winner since all items are made fresh daily. Hayward Gourmet Popcorn, https://popcornalicious.haywardgourmet.com 236 Silver Tone, 3 Necklace Steam Punk Set Donated by Leslie Charlson Necklace 1: 8-inch ball and bead chain in silver tone, features a replica of the inner workings of a pocket watch adorned with two multi-colored Swarovski crystals. Necklace 2: Silver tone necklace on a 9-inch adjustable link chain. The pendant has antique silver and black tones. The face is steam punk style. It has gears and cogs surrounded by a pocket watch-like face. Inside the pendant is a piece of turquoise-colored felt that peeks through the pendant face. To add a dab of your favorite essential oil or perfume on the felt piece, Remove the chain to open the pendant. Necklace 3: This silver tone necklace is a 1-1/2 inch tall horned owl with a pair of brilliant crystal eyes. The owl is perched on a curving piece of metal that swoops up above its head. A small crescent moon sits between the owl and the top of the pendant. Cradled in the curve of the crescent moon sits another sparkling crystal. 237 Special Spa Experience Donated by Terry Suarez Enjoy an expert led spa experience using the highest quality skin care using Dead Sea minerals and, Dead Sea Salt and even Dead Sea mud! You will receive this experience via home delivery, and then schedule your experience with your expert Consultant! 238 Annie Chiappetta Book Bundle Donated by Friends In Art Four books in the bundle and yes, all in print. A book bundle of Annie’s softcover print books, all signed and shipped to the winner. She will also include audible listening codes for two books, Titles: Upwelling: Poems, Follow Your Dog a Story of Love and Trust, Words of Life: Poems and Essays and A String of Stories from the Heart to the Future. The last two also from Audible.com 239 Panasonic Cordless System Phone Donated by ACB of Connecticut This cordless phone Has a Full-Duplex Hands-Free Speakerphone, 3000 Station Phone Directory, Talking Caller ID Call Block, Bilingual Menu Support (English / Spanish), 4 HandsetsHear clear, Talking Caller ID alerts in English and Spanish from both base unit and handsets when calls are received. 240 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 Player 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 241 Canadian Holiday Goodies Donated by Josette Kernaghan Two dozen homemade holiday whipped shortbread cookies topped with holiday sprinkles and dark chocolate walnut fudge. Yummy! 242 $100 Gift Card to Urbane Salon in Omaha Nebraska Donated by Ann Brash Enjoy pampering yourself while in Omaha over a busy week during convention. You can look spectacular for the banquet. Urbane Salon and Day Spa is a full service, Aveda salon offering excellent hair care services for men, women, and children and exceptional spa services. Our skilled stylists will provide you with the quality service you deserve and the style you will love. This salon is three blocks from the hotel in Omaha. 243 AfterShokz OpenComm Wireless Stereo Bone Conduction Bluetooth Headset with Noise-Canceling Boom Microphone Donated by Leslie Spoone  Open-Ear Comfort - Patented bone conduction technology delivers premium audio through the cheekbone, keeping you connected and comfortable while working or in transportation, industrial, or business settings. Multifunction Button - Easy controls to play, pause, skip, activate voice assistant, and answer calls. Noise-Canceling Boom Microphone - Boom mic cuts out background noise and allows you to make calls in loud environments. 16 Hours of Talk Time - Up to 16 hours of talk time and 8 hours of listen time on a single charge. 244 Homemade Decadent Chocolate Cake Balls Donated by Linda Allison Death by Chocolate Cake Balls: Three dozen triple chocolate chunk cake balls. Delectably moist chocolate chunk cake rolled into one-inch balls and dipped in premium milk chocolate. Shipped to the winner. 245 Handcrafted Crocheted Afghan Donated by Keri Bishop This handcrafted afghan is white, tan, hunter green and royal blue. The afghan is in a 6 by 6 block pattern each block has a square of white in the lower right corner. Then the square is bordered on the top and left sides with tan, followed by green, then blue. The squares are joined with white crochet and the entire Afghan is bordered in green. This throw-sized afghan measures 43 by 43 inches.

Sunday, November 28 at 7:00pm EST Streamed on ACB Media 6 Thanks to the Bay State Council of the Blind ($250) and Terry Pacheco VISAbilities Show ($100) for their generous donations for shipping. Segment One - Cindy Hollis and Meka White 101 My Little Ballerina, Ashton-Drake Galleries with Certificate of Authenticity Donated by Melissa Dubose This handcrafted porcelain doll is certified as number 5138-B in the edition of My Little Ballerina. She is the star of the My Little Ballerina collection by Kathy Barry-Hippensteel featuring lavish ballet costume. Certificate enclosed. 102 Cindy’s Holiday Spice Bread Donated by Cindy Hollis A loaf of Cindy’s Holiday Spice Bread filled with fruits and nutty goodness. A perfect holiday treat to share with guests, give as a gift, or enjoy yourself. This item will be shipped to the winner the week of December 6. 103 $50 Amazon Gift Card Donated by ACB Board of Director, Donna Brown 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! 104 Avantree Aria Bluetooth 5.0 Noise Cancelling Headphones Donated by Koni and Seth Sims These headphones include the following features: Experience outstanding audio quality from powerful, high precision 40mm Hi-Fi stereo drivers - delivering a well-balanced sound profile with an emphasis on clarity and rich bass. Active Noise Canceling (ANC) technology reduces unwanted low frequency background noises, allowing you to focus on your music, watch movies or make phone calls without distraction – wherever you go. Enjoy up to 35 hours of playtime using Bluetooth mode. Enhance mic pickup by using the flexible boom microphone and ensure crystal clear voice quality for all of your personal & professional calls. Dedicated Siri/Google Assistant button and multimedia controls for volume or skipping tracks all integrated into an intuitive user-interface. 105 Talking Bath Scale Donated by ACB Board of Director, Kenneth Semien, Sr. As you focus on your health and wellness needs, include this high 440 lb. capacity talking bath scale that features a spacious 12.2" tempered glass scale platform and stainless-steel accents. It is Ideal for vision-impaired users to listen to weights announced in pounds (lbs.) in English or kilograms (kg) in Spanish, Greek, German, or Croatian. Read body weight at-a-glance with the 1.1" LCD display or listen to it announced in a female voice. Electronic scale features include instant on, auto off, and a low battery indicator. 3 AAA batteries included. 106 Apple Spice Bundt Cake Donated by Jane Carona This scrumptious cake will be made with love from Jane’s own oven. The moist and flavorful spice cake has sliced apples throughout. It’s a standard size Bundt cake, about 10 inches across, and 3 inches high. 107 Conch Shell and Black Agate Set Donated by Keri Bishop This set is made from a mixture of new and repurposed gemstone beads. Repurposed beads are polished conch shell chips random shapes and sizes from 1/2- 1 inch in size. The new beads are black agate chip beads 1/8–1/4 inch in size. This set includes a 26-inch necklace, a 7.5-inch bracelet and earrings with surgical steel fishhook wires. The pattern is one conch shell bead, 4 black agate beads and repeats. 108 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. 109 Black Dog Gift Bag Donated by Jessie L Rayl Grown in Shenandoah Junction, WV, Black Dog coffee is a rustic, robust dark coffee. Enjoy 1 pound of watchdog coffee in the tapered 15-ounce, lead-free China mug with the black dog emblem. As you get ready for the day, enjoy the scent from the 8-ounce soy cappuccino candle. Then, go out to embrace the day wearing the ball cap with the black dog emblem. Don’t forget to read the black dog story which will accompany your package in both braille and print. 110 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. 111 Kaila Allen and Peggy Carpenter’s Creations Donated by Kaila Allen and Peggy Carpenter Two 12-inch hand crocheted red stockings with a white puff stitch on the top edge. These stockings would be beautiful hanging from your mantle for Santa to fill or you can fill them for a loved one making this a gift inside of a gift.  Three 6-inch hand crocheted snowman ornaments. These cuties have a black top hat and a red scarf to keep them warm. Christmas Door/Wall hanging. This festive hanging has whimsical snowmen framed in Christmas colors and is perfect to put on your door or wall. It has a Merry Christmas sign and fleece ribbon tails with jingle bells. Christmas Hot Pad. A crocheted hot pad to protect your table from burns when placing a hot dish on the table. It is crocheted using Christmas color cotton yarn and will dress up your holiday table. Bead Ornament Collection. A collection of 4 Christmas ornaments which can adorn your tree or decorate a door or somewhere else in your home. Includes a snowman with a Santa hat and red scarf, a Christmas tree, a Santa hat, and a glittery snowflake all made from pony beads. 112 Homemade Decadent Chocolate Cake Balls Made by Linda Allison and donated by RSVA Death by Chocolate Cake Balls: Three dozen triple chocolate chunk cake balls. Delectably moist chocolate chunk cake rolled into one-inch balls and dipped in premium milk chocolate. Will be shipped to the winner. 113 $50 Best Buy Gift Card Donated by ACB of Minnesota The home for all the latest smart appliances and electronics. Enjoy either splurging on yourself or getting a new smart gadget for your home! 114 One-Year License for Office 365 Donated by Jeff Bishop 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. 115 Mary Kay 12 Days of Favs Plus Bonus Gifts Donated by Next Generation 12 of our most popular Mary Kay items – full size, samples and deluxe minis - all in one fun box! Each box is individually numbered 1 - 12, so the recipient of this gift box set gets to open 12 individual boxes filled with some of our favorites! What’s in the box? 1. Hydrogel Eye Patches Sample 2. Ultimate Mascara in Black 3. Revealing Radiance Facial Peel Sample 4. Unlimited Lip Gloss in Sheer Illusion 5. Foundation Primer 6. Unlimited Lip Gloss Set Deluxe Mini 7. White Tea & Citrus Satin Lips Shea Butter Balm 8. Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover Deluxe Mini 9. Microdermabrasion Plus Set Deluxe Mini 10. Eyeliner in MK Black 11. Liquid Eye Shadow in Light Beam 12. Deep-Cleansing Charcoal Mask It’s such a great gift for the woman in your life plus, two sample packets of our Moisture Renewing Gel Mask - hydrating, refreshing, and so luxurious.  You can even sleep in this when it dries. It’s like giving your skin a drink of water. And after you’ve been on your feet all day wrapping gifts, cooking those holiday meals, and running errands, give your feet and legs a treat with Mary Kay’s Mint Bliss Lotion for Feet and Legs with an adorable pair of fuzzy socks.  116 Irish Cream Brownies Donated by Cindy Hollis A batch of Irish Cream Brownies (with or without walnuts). You will receive at least one dozen large, individually wrapped brownies filled with ooey, gooey, sweetness. You can eat them all yourself, but how about leaving one out for Santa on Christmas Eve? This item will be shipped to the winner the week of December 6. 117 Mitsy Kit Red and White Fleece Snowflake Blanket Donated by Mitsy Kit and made by Sheila Young This Mitsy Kit plush fleece patchwork blanket is perfect for snuggling up under to keep away the winter chills! The blanket is approximately 62 by 50 inches with ten 13-inch white fleece squares with red snowflakes, alternated with ten red fleece squares with white snowflakes, and laced up with matching white fleece ribbon strips.  The fleece blanket is both functional and decorative as it will brighten up any decor with the red and white snowflake winter pattern!  118A Holiday Goodies Donated by Patty Slaby Choose 3 dozen of your favorite cookies: peanut blossoms, Andes mint chocolate, peppermint swirls, tea cakes etc., or candies: chocolate peanut clusters, crunchy marshmallow balls, rum balls, peanut butter balls and many others; or bars: mixed nut bars, salted nut roll. Yum, Yum! 118B Holiday Goodies Donated by Patty Slaby Choose 3 dozen of your favorites from cookies: peanut blossoms, Andes mint chocolate, peppermint swirls, tea cakes etc., or candies: chocolate peanut clusters, crunchy marshmallow balls, rum balls, peanut butter balls and many others; or bars: mixed nut bars, salted nut roll. Yum, Yum! 119 Pop a Cork, Sip and Learn about Wine with Gabriel and Anthony Donated by Gabriel Lopez Kafati and Anthony Corona You and five 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. 120 $150 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! 121 South Dakota Gift Basket Donated by South Dakota Association of the Blind Gaylen's popcorn Gourmet cheddar and Gourmet caramel Rushmore Mountain Taffy Cinnamon roasted nut tray Char's Kitchen homemade chokecherry jelly   Tanka Buffalo jerky bar Calla English Toffee Rick's Season Salt Quail Honey Bear Native American tea Segment Two Dan Spoone and Kim Charlson 122 Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies Donated by Kelly Gasque Chocolate chip cookies are a household favorite and a timeless snack. Each bite of these soft cookies explodes with chocolate chips! 123 $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! 124 Ivomax Sound Soother and Wireless Charger Donated by Kim Charlson Features eight relaxing sounds: white noise, fire, rain, ocean, birds, forest, and babbling stream. Switch between sounds by simply touching the sound dial to your preference. A sliding timer lets you choose 30, 60, or 90 minutes until the sound soother turns off as you fade into slumber. Bluetooth speaker to play your favorite music from your phone after you pair it. A wireless charger is on the top of your sound soother. Simply place your wireless charging enabled phone on top to charge your phone. Please note: The battery allows you to play your sounds and Bluetooth audio without needing an external power source; For wireless charging, the soother must be plugged into a power source using the included power cord. Includes sound soother, instruction manual, power cord. AC adapter plug not included. Dimensions are 7 by 3.5 by 3 inches with a weight of 2 pounds.  125 Ninja Coffee Concierge Donated by Connie Jacomini Enjoy a wonderful cup of coffee! Bring your coffee house home to make specialty brews, hot or iced coffee, hot chocolate. It also includes a recipe book, ground coffee and pods. You can also enjoy making an espresso coffee to enjoy on the go. 126 Chocolate Peanut Butter Ball Krispies Donated by Jennifer Flatt A classic Christmas family tradition these chocolate Peanut Butter Ball Krispies are ready to be devoured when served to a crowd or enjoyed as a personal treat. May be served right away or kept in the freezer for up to 3 months.  127 Soft Gray Plaid Blanket Donated by Nancy Becker You will need this soft and warm, double-sided, 57 by 100-inch cozy blanket to keep you warm all winter long. One side of the blanket is a plaid design with a white background and black, dark gray and light gray crisscrossed, horizontal and vertical stripes. The other side of the blanket is a heather gray charcoal. This anti-pill plush fleece blanket is machine washable. 128A Chocolate Chips Three Ways Donated by Brian Charlson Who doesn’t love a good chocolate chip cookie? With this homemade collection of three different kinds of cookies you get it all. You will receive one dozen each of Oatmeal Dark Chocolate Chip, one dozen Milk Chocolate Toll House, and one dozen White Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut cookies. These larger-than-life cookies come from the Charlson family kitchen and come individually wrapped and ready to eat or freeze for a postponed indulgence. 128B Chocolate Chips Three Ways Donated by Brian Charlson Who doesn’t love a good chocolate chip cookie? With this homemade collection of three different kinds of cookies you get it all. You will receive one dozen each of Oatmeal Dark Chocolate Chip, one dozen Milk Chocolate Toll House, and one dozen White Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut cookies. These larger-than-life cookies come from the Charlson family kitchen and come individually wrapped and ready to eat or freeze for a postponed indulgence. 129 Mr. Christmas Very Merry Carousel Donated by ACB Lions Bring the joy of Christmas home with the Very Merry Carousel by Mr. Christmas. Intricately detailed and hand-painted Santa and Reindeer rise and fall as the 12-inch Carousel turns. This AC adapter operated Carousel plays 25 Christmas carols, and with included volume control, you can enjoy with or without music. Featuring a real fabric roof adorned with gold filigree detail and winter scenes inside each elegant facade. With warm white LED lights that shine done on the mirrored center column, the glow and reflection light up your home and heart. The Very Merry Carousel adds delight and wonder to your holiday decor collection. 130 Amazon Smart Thermostat Energy Star Donated by ACB Treasurer David Trott and ACB Board of Director Michael Talley Smart upgrade Amazon Smart Thermostat is an easy way to switch from a traditional thermostat and help reduce energy usage. Automatic comfort. Alexa can do the programming for you, updating the temperature to keep you comfortable. On-the-go control - Let Alexa set the temperature, or set it yourself from anywhere with the Alexa app. You can do it - The Alexa app will guide you through the installation process, but customer service is always available. Reliable Made with Honeywell Home Thermostat Technology and backed by 130 years of experience. 131 Genuine Coach Purse/Tote Donated by Florida Council of the Blind Classified as a semi structured top handled medium to large handbag or a medium tote. The color is a beautiful dove gray which is very on trend and considered a neutral, it will provide a pop of color yet still be functional for everyday use. The hardware is silver toned and the bag itself provides plenty of storage with inside pockets as well as an exterior zippered pocket for cell phones and things that one would need at the ready. 132 Two Ceramic Nesting Christmas Tree Snack Dishes with Sweet and Savory Bar Mix Donated by Leslie Charlson These nesting bowls are shaped like classic Christmas trees. The larger bowl is red on the outside and white on the inside with a delicate snowflake painted on the bottom of the bowl in red. The smaller bowl is white on the outside and red inside with a white snowflake covering the bottom of the dish. The dishes come with a 2-pound,13 ounce can of Sweet and Savory Bar Mix. The mix contains smoked almonds, toffee peanuts, honey-roasted peanuts, mini pretzels, and spicy peanuts. Keep it for yourself or use as a hostess gift for the holidays. 133 $150 Spencer’s Steaks and Chops Gift Certificate Donated by The Literacy Project Enjoy dining at this fantastic steak house in Omaha. This steak house offers crafted cocktails with prime beef and prime pork. This certificate expires July 21, 2022. 134 Insignia 32-Inch Smart Television with Amazon Fire Donated by Dan Spoone Insignia HD Smart TV - Fire TV Edition delivers 720p picture quality with deep blacks and rich colors. With the Fire TV experience built-in, enjoy tens of thousands of channels, apps, and Alexa skills, including Disney+, Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Hulu, SHOWTIME, STARZ, and more. 135 Old Time Radio Donated by Bill Sparks If you like classic radio shows, we have a collector's dream for you. One hard drive with about 100,000 shows. The show categories are: Adventure, Australian radio shows, British Shows, Canadian Shows, Children-Juvenile, Christmas, Comedy, Crime-Detective-Police, Drama, Historical broadcasts and shows, Music-Variety-Shows, Quiz Shows, Sci-Fi, Soaps like soap operas, South African, Sports, and Westerns. This collection of classic radio shows will give you a lifetime of entertainment. From your favorite comedy shows like Jack Benny or Fibber McGee and Molly. Great historical events like World War II and other events that shaped our world. Great mysteries like Suspense, Escape and the CBS Radio mystery theater. If this collection is more than you want, we also offer a two thumb drive set which is a Classic radio sampler which has 10,000 shows on it. This radio collection is a way to preserve our history. 136 Kansas City Barbecue Donated by Melvin Smith Tim Keegan, Jack Stack's head pit master, combined his own signature selections into the ultimate barbecue feast called The Pit Master. It includes 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? The Pit Master features a next-level combination of Jack Stack's most popular barbecue - perfect for your work colleagues, out-of-town family members or friends who can't get enough KC 'cue! Serves 8-10 people. Package Includes: Baby Back Ribs, sauced (one full slab) Sliced Beef Brisket, sauced (28 oz.) Beef Burnt Ends (1 lb.) Hickory Pit Beans (32 oz.) Cheesy Corn Bake (15 oz.) KC Original BBQ Sauce (18 oz.) Dessert Duo: 1 Mom's Carrot Cake & 1 Triple Chocolate Brownie 137 Labradorite and White Quartz Jewelry Set Donated by Keri Bishop This set is made from polished chip beads of green labradorite and white quartz. The necklace is 24 inches and bracelet is 8 inches.  Both have toggle clasps. The set also comes with matching earrings on surgical steel fishhook wires. Labradorite is gemstone in the feldspar family and comes in shades peacock blue, which is very common, as well as purple, green and brownish red. Often there is a mirror like glow or metallic glow or banding in the gemstone. This piece has banding of mostly green, teal and some golds. 138 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. 139A A Wine Gift Box from The Biale Vineyard in Napa Donated by Roger and Karen Bridges The box contains two bottles of Napa’s best Zinfandel. When the successful bidder is identified, I will arrange for the wine gift box to be shipped from Biale directly to the successful bidder. The Trail Duo includes: 2019 Stagecoach Zinfandel (750ml) 2018 Southern Trail Zinfandel (750ml) The 2019 Stagecoach Vineyard Zinfandel is a sophisticated, nuanced wine that explodes out of the glass with flavors of blackberry, jasmine, sage, wild iris, and mixed berry compote. It pairs nicely with aged cheeses and a variety of cured meats. The 2018 Southern Trail Zinfandel displays aromas of dark plum, cotton candy, blueberry, and blackberry with a mid-palate of fresh acidity and dusty tannins. This wine pairs nicely with roasted pork shoulder and charred root vegetables. These will be shipped the week of December 6th to the winner. 139B A Wine Gift Box from The Biale Vineyard in Napa Donated by Roger and Karen Bridges The box contains two bottles of Napa’s best Zinfandel. When the successful bidder is identified, I will arrange for the wine gift box to be shipped from Biale directly to the successful bidder. The Trail Duo includes: 2019 Stagecoach Zinfandel (750ml) 2018 Southern Trail Zinfandel (750ml) The 2019 Stagecoach Vineyard Zinfandel is a sophisticated, nuanced wine that explodes out of the glass with flavors of blackberry, jasmine, sage, wild iris, and mixed berry compote. It pairs nicely with aged cheeses and a variety of cured meats. The 2018 Southern Trail Zinfandel displays aromas of dark plum, cotton candy, blueberry, and blackberry with a mid-palate of fresh acidity and dusty tannins. This wine pairs nicely with roasted pork shoulder and charred root vegetables. These will be shipped the week of December 6th to the winner. 140 $125 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. $125 in spending at Amazon! 141 Amish Handmade Wooden Weaved Picnic Basket with Table Donated by Connie Jacomini This Amish handmade traditional picnic basket provides a roomy area to stow away all your picnic goodies so they will stay secure while you travel to your favorite picnic spot. With this beautifully crafted woven basket you will also find a removeable 12-inch table. The leather carrying handles allow you to easily transport all your picnic needs safely. Hand-woven and signed by the Amish Crafter. This wicker picnic basket with leather handles also makes a perfect Mother's Day, birthday, or Christmas gift idea. 142 Kermit’s Chocolate Key Lime Bars Donated by Dan Spoone 18 Key Lime Bars. Each bar is a piece of original Key Lime pie on a stick dipped in chocolate. These Key Lime Bars will be shipped directly from Kermit’s Key Lime Shop in Key West Florida. Segment Three Michael Garrett and Zelda Gebhard 143 $50 Amazon gift card and $50 Target gift card Donated by ACB of Texas 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! Also, enjoy a $50 gift card for Target to use in store or online. Treat yourself to something special for the holidays. 144 Maryland crab cakes from Phillips Seafood and a tin of Berger cookies Donated by ACB of Maryland One dozen 4-ounce crab cakes packed with backfin crab meat. Berger cookies are a Maryland favorite. They are soft, chewy cake cookies topped with a generous portion of chocolate fudge frosting. The products will come separately, as we’ll be ordering the crab cakes from different web sites, https://phillipsseafood.com/ and https://www.bergercookies.com/. 145 WayAround WayTags Package Donated by the Council of Citizens with Low Vision International, North Dakota Association of the Blind and WayAround, LLC WayTags work with the free WayAround app for iOS or Android devices. Attach a WayTag to items like clothing, makeup, food, and more. Use the app to add helpful information. The simple tag-and-scan system lets you add a custom description to any item plus more details like washing instructions or expiration dates. Near Field Communication (NFC) is the technology that powers the WayAround information system and comes built-in with most smartphones. WayTags may be reused again and again. To change a description or add details, edit the information in the app and then write the new information to the tag. From CCLVI: This starter kit containing a variety of tags including: 10 WayClips 5 On-metal WayClips 15 WayTag stickers 5 On-metal WayTag stickers 10 WayTag magnets 5 WayTag 2-hole buttons 10 WayTag oval hole buttons From NDAB: Pkg of 25 WayTag stickers Associated items that the stickers can be adhered to including: 6 Vaccine Card sleeves 5 credit card sleeves, 1 passport sleeve - all RFID protected 12 protective business card size sleeves From WayAround: Pkg of 25 Oval buttons Pkg of 25 Clips Get organized with this package of item marking products. 146 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. 147 Gemstone Jewelry Set in lavender, pink and black Donated by Keri Bishop Set includes a 24-inch necklace with lobster clasp, a 7.5- inch bracelet with toggle clasp and 3, yes 3, sets of earrings for you ladies with double and triple pierced ears. Gemstones used in this set are purple alexandrite 10mm, rose quartz 8mm and onyx 4mm. I alternated the rose quartz and purple alexandrite using the black onyx as spacers beads. Earrings are on surgical steel fishhook wires. Earring set one top to bottom: onyx, rose quartz, onyx, alexandrite. Earrings Set 2 onyx, alexandrite, onyx. Earring Set 3 onyx rose quartz, onyx. 148 Maker’s Mark Bourbon Balls Donated by Anthony Corona Maker’s Mark Gourmet Bourbon Chocolates. Bourbon balls have been a Kentucky specialty for nearly 100 years, and Maker’s is one of our best sellers. Maker’s Mark Gourmet Chocolates are an elegant gift for family, friends, and business associates. These fine, handcrafted candies are made from an old family recipe, have a creme center laced with a generous touch of Makers Mark Bourbon Whisky and finished in dark chocolate with a half pecan on top. Each box finished with our gingham or seasonal bow, ribbon. 149 Gloria Vanderbilt Doll Donated by Leslie Spoone Summer Bride designed by Gloria Vanderbilt and manufactured by The Danbury Mint in 1987. She is 18" tall with fine bisque porcelain head, arms, and legs on a stuffed cloth body with armatures for posing. She has brown stationary glass eyes, vibrant facial coloring, and an applied brown wig. She is signed on her neck “Gloria Vanderbilt/DM/Danbury Mint.” She comes dressed in her original Victorian style white lace bridal gown with puff sleeves, pearl buttons, white ribbon accents, white ribbon waist sash, and ruffled hem. Underneath she wears a white satin slip, white panties, and painted shoes. On her head she wears a white veil, and in her hand, she carries her original wedding bouquet. She comes with her original stand with wood base. 150 $150 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! 151 Omaha Convention Package Donated by Janet Dickelman, the Nebraska Host Committee, and Illinois Council of the Blind We’re back in person! Join in the fun, camaraderie and all the convention sessions with this convention package. You will receive two nights at the Hilton in Omaha. Please contact Janet Dickelman after you have registered for the convention. Plus, as you plan your trip to Omaha for the ACB 2022 convention, Illinois Council of the Blind has Two Save-Around coupon books for the Omaha Nebraska area that will help to save you some money while trying some of the local food, entertainment, and services the city has to offer. 152 Homemade Decadent Chocolate Cake Balls made by Linda Allison Donated by Tennessee Council of the Blind Death by Chocolate Cake Balls: Three dozen triple chocolate chunk cake balls. Delectably moist chocolate chunk cake rolled into one-inch balls and dipped in premium milk chocolate. Will be shipped to the winner. 153 $100 Visa Gift Card Donated by Vickie and Jim Kennedy Enjoy this card either dining or doing some shopping for you or someone special in your life! 154 4th Generation Echo Dot and 4-pack of Smart Plugs Donated by ACB Families The sleek compact design delivers crisp vocals and balanced bass for full sound. It can play music, audio books, and podcasts. It can control your smart home devices. Simply voice command to control multiple home devices with our smart outlet via Alexa or Google Home. Set the smart plug to automatically power most electronics on and off as needed. With timer function setting lamps, fan, humidifier, any lights to come on at dusk and turn off any time. 155 Princess House Marbella Holiday Elegance Set Donated by Charlotte Lang and Becky Gleason This Princess House cookware and kitchen accessories set includes:  Full service for 8 including dinner plates, lunch/salad plates, bowls and cups along with the carafe style coffeepot. This is a new set and in the box. Princess House, www.princesshouse.com/rgleason, www.princesshouse.com/clang 156 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 are plenty to enjoy and to share of this salty and sweet treat made by Zelda.  157 Cat Quilt Donated by Keri Bishop This blocked cat quilt is made from 3 different fabrics a watercolor burgundy marbled fabric, a yellowish tan marbled fabric and a fabric with a collage of gray and ginger cats. Some are wearing burgundy hats or scarves. The 3 quilt block designs used include solid burgundy watercolor block, cat print block and tan and burgundy checkerboard block. The checkerboard blocks and cat blocks alternate to make a larger checkerboard with 2 solid burgundy blocks placed randomly in the quilt. The quilt is 5 blocks by 6 blocks finished with burgundy and tan borders. 158 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. 159 One Dog Necklace and a Dog Keychain Donated by Leslie Charlson This is a silver tone necklace with 10-inch bead ball chain, lobster claw clasp which includes 3 charms: A paw print, An angel wing with rose, and A coin-like medallion that reads “If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever.” It is embellished with two tiny paw prints. The keychain for dogs: 4 charms on the keychain A paw print  A dog bone  A 3-D heart with wings And a medallion with a cute dog head with wings that reads “My dog flies with Angels” and a tiny paw print. 160 $100 Audible Gift Card Donated by Library Users of America Audible is an American online and audiobook podcast service that allows users to purchase and stream audiobooks and other forms of spoken word content. This content can be purchased individually or under a subscription model where the user receives "credits" that can be redeemed for content monthly and receive access to a curated on-demand library of content. 161 ‘This was the night before Christmas’ Dog Gift Package Donated by Guide Dog Users, Inc. The toy bin was placed next to the tree with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there. The clean pups were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of lots of toys danced in their heads. Make your dog’s dreams come true with the GDUI gift package, which includes: Package of Instant Scrubby Mitts, five in a package. Reusable fragrant and rinse free shampoo mittens. These mitts are good for 10 to 12 baths or hundreds of touch ups for your dog. Add water to mitt, scrub dog and towel dry. Mittens 100% polyester. Each mitt is 6 by 9 inches. Heavy duty brown and tan Eco Bed, with detachable carry strap, by Aussie Naturals. Size 40 by 27 inches. Brown and tan. 100% cotton canvas, recycled poly-fiber fill. Machine washable. Empire Round dog toy bin, 12 inches in diameter. Made with blue sturdy material with pictures of dogs outside of bin by Harry Barker. Stuff-A-Ball by Kong. Red. Have fun with your dog by stuffing treats inside of the ball! Large Genius Kong toy, in shape of a bottle. Have more fun with your dog by placing special treats inside the bottle! $50.00 gift card to Chewy! 162 Brown and Haley Chocolate and Almond Roca Donated by ACB First Vice President Deb Cook Lewis Brown and Haley Candy Company is in Fife, WA; they are truly a Seattle treat. Includes one case of 15 of each of the following: 1.6 oz Cherry Mountain Bar, 1.6 oz. Vanilla Mountain Bar, and 1.6 oz Peanut Butter Mountain Bar. These are a mountain of chocolate flavor with peanuts over a delicious cherry, peanut butter, or vanilla center; made with real ingredients. Get one of each or go for any combination to equal 3 boxes. Also enjoy one 42 oz Almond Roca Canister. Buttercrunch toffee center with almonds, covered in our signature blend of cocoa beans and almond pieces. Each piece is individually foil wrapped and sealed for freshness. About 98 pieces (42 ounces). Classic Almond Roca Buttercrunch combines premium California almonds and pure vanilla with fresh local butter and our signature blend of cocoa beans for an irresistible taste sensation of buttery goodness. Note: supply chain challenges may mean unavailability of some flavors. This item is valued at $100. 163 $50 Target Gift Card Donated by ACB of Minnesota Here’s a $50 gift card for Target to use in store or online. Treat yourself to something special for the holidays! Segment Four Jeff Thom and Terri Lynn Higashi 164 Zoom PodTrak P4 4-input Ultimate Recorder for Podcasting Donated by Visabilities Show, CCLVI and AAVL There's never been a better time to start your own podcast. With the Zoom PodTrak P4, getting started and recording your episodes is a breeze! This slim recorder has four XLR microphone inputs - each with switchable phantom power gives you and three other hosts the flexibility to use any combination of microphones you like. It has individual headphone outputs with independent volume controls so each host can monitor in complete comfort. Four programmable sound pads are at your disposal to trigger your show's intro music and signature sound bites. It's also equipped with onboard effects for basic signal processing. A USB output enables convenient recording straight into your computer for editing and processing. The unit has inputs for your smart Phone and Zoom with built-in mix-minus. It may be powered by batteries, by USB Connection, or power adapter (not included. 165 Fun in the Sun Eating Donated by Hawaii Association of the Blind  This holiday season the Hawaii Association of the Blind is donating am array of cooking items to get your holiday season started. First, we have a Vasta Sheet slicer that slices your fruits and vegetables into beautiful sheets to enhance your holiday cooking. It can make veggie lasagna, pesto veggie noodles, apple peanut butter rollups and lots more. Next, let us add some spices such as a bottle of roasted garlic, rosemary, and sea salt, sizzling steak spectacular spice blend, and a seafood spectacular spice. After our food is prepped, we might have to stick it in the oven so how about some plaid red and white baking mittens that have rubber on the mitts for easy grabbing. To match the baking mitts, we have three red, white, and orange stripe oversized kitchen towels. We also have these beautiful blue and white stripes with yellow and red hibiscus flowers on the front potholder, mitten, and towel set. Oh, I almost forgot before you cook, you need an apron. How about a teal apron with beautiful hibiscus, plumerias, and bird of flowers on it? Finally, we will add in some delicious macadamia nut chocolates, and coffee. All of this will come in a recyclable bag with pictures of a Tiki, pineapple, hula girl, shaka, and a cocktail drink and other fun pictures on it. As a bonus from Hawaii own James Gonsalves 2 necklaces one Hawaiian Koa fish necklace, and two koa round pineapple next. Both good to keep or give as beautiful gifts for the holiday. 166 Two Pounds of See’s Candy Donated by RSVA Enjoy splurging on yourself or someone special with two pounds 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. 167 Three Antique Gold Necklace Set Donated by Leslie Charlson Necklace 1: Antique gold tone 1-inch heart shaped locket on a 10-inch ball and bead chain. The locket opens and can hold two small pictures of loved ones. The front of the heart is adorned with a bright red Swarovski crystal. Necklace 2: This 2-1/2 inch antique gold horned owl pendant is on an 8-inch adjustable black velvet cord. The owl has a heart-shaped cage body that holds a tiny bell inside. Necklace 3: This 10-inch antique gold tone link chain has an antique gold ball. The ball is made of a lacy flower filigree pattern with a clasp. The ball opens to reveal a beautiful-sounding purple chime ball inside. 168 Tony’s Energy Bar Delight Donated by Anthony Akamine and Terri Lynn Higashi, members of Hawaii Association of the Blind Mele Kalikimaka…Merry Christmas in Hawaiian. Are you ready for a rumble? This item is back by popular demand for the auction. One banana bread loaf full of bananas and walnuts. 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 the holidays. 169 Faux Fur Hooded Jacket and Cream-Colored Cape Donated by Penny Valdovinos This beautiful faux fur jacket is a size 24 camel brown faux fur hooded jacket that is reversible it has a zipper closure. Also, it includes this cream color size 22 cape which is approximately 34 inches and hangs below the waist and to your mid hips. 170 Echo Show 8 Donated by Carl Richardson Echo Show 8 has an 8-inch screen. Screen resolution is 1280 by 800. Echo Show 8 has two 2-inch speakers, a 1-megapixel camera and built-in shutter and a microphone “off “button. 171 Holiday Trio Donated by Jeff and Leslie Thom Halloween Cream-colored kitchen towel: Written in orange letters is “Wicked Delicious” Above the writing is a purple witch’s hat covered in white cobwebs and bats. Below the writing is the same cobweb and bat design. Thanksgiving Cream-colored kitchen towel: Written in orange letters are the words “Thanks&Giving.” Above the writing is a pilgrim’s hat. Below the writing is the pilgrim’s shirt collar. Christmas Three ornaments, in the shape of pick-up trucks. On the door of each truck is written “Mr. Christmas Farm Fresh Cut Trees.” In the back of each truck is a Christmas tree, covered with snow, colorful lights and with a yellow star. Each truck is driven by a different animal who is sticking their head out the driver’s window. The first is a yellow bear with a white and green scarf and a red Christmas hat. The second is a moose with a green scarf and a red Christmas hat. The third is a deer wearing a Christmas wreath around her neck. 172 Pacific Northwest food products in a gift tin from Chukar Cherries Donated by Washington Council of the Blind Organic Rainier Cherries This prized Northwest cherry is organically grown and picked fresh, then gently air dried with no added sugar or preservatives. Classic Milk Cherries Our original confection. Extra-large, slow-dried Bing cherries are drenched in fine European chocolate using copper kettles. Chocolate Cherry Quartet An assortment of four best-selling milk and dark confections, including Cabernet, Amaretto Rainiers, Cherry Bings, and Classic Milk. Cherry Apple Crisps Healthy and addictive! Fresh Washington state apple slices are infused with cherry juice and cinnamon, then dehydrated to a delightfully crisp texture. Porcelain Cherry Bowl A Chukar original cherry bowl that's always a hit with recipients. 100% porcelain. Microwave, dishwasher & oven safe. Cherry Caramel Twists Luscious caramels studded with dried cherry bits and almond essence. Gift box of individually wrapped pieces. Washington State Pickled Asparagus Fresh Yakima Valley asparagus is pickled with garlic and red chilies for a zesty appetizer or cocktail garnish. Wild Sockeye Salmon Tender, lightly flaked, boneless, skinless salmon in a Seattle-themed gift box. A choice gift for any salmon fan. 173 $150 Omaha Steaks Gift Card Donated by AAVIA Everyone loves a good steak! Omaha Steaks offers a wide selection of high-quality meats that are delivered to your doorstep. Yum, Yum! 174 Amazfit Ban 5 Fitness Tracker with Alexa Donated by ACB Board of Directors Koni Sims and Patrick Sheehan Ask questions, get translations, set alarms, and timers, create shopping lists, check the weather, control your smart home devices and more. Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor: With Amazfit Band 5 you can measure your blood oxygen saturation and understand your physical state with OxygenBeats. Ideal during high-intensity workouts and sports such as marathons and gym workouts. 24/7 Heart Rate, Sleep and Activity Tracker: The Amazfit Band 5 precise optical heart rate monitoring allows you to accurately track real-time steps taken, all-day heart rate monitoring, distance traveled, calories burned, and sleeping patterns. 15-Day Battery Life: Say goodbye to daily recharge. With a fully charged Amazfit Band 5, you don’t need to bring a charger for two-week trip. On a single charge, has enough power to get you through two whole weeks. 175 Four Picture Frame Trees of Life Donated by Gigi Beatty There are four frames in all. All four frames are aluminum and are of the same construction--bright silver outside border, satin silver, then bright silver rope-like border around the center opening.  The outside diameter of the picture frames is 7 inches wide by 9 inches high.  Each frame contains two trees, one large and one smaller. There are two copper trees in two frames and two silver trees in the other two frames. There will be one swing hanging from a branch in each frame.  The two trees are attached to each frame by several wires for the roots. There are twisted wires that form the trunks and twisted wires that form the branches. Some of the branches extend past the frame which makes it look very lifelike, organic, and illustrates movement.  176 One pound of Homemade Fudge of your choice Donated by Patty Slaby Choose 1 kind to complete the pound or 2 favorites one half pound each. Choices include chocolate, gingerbread, or peanut butter. Enjoy this with someone special or just have it for yourself! 177 Picasso Jasper and White Howlite Jewelry Set Donated by Keri Bishop This is made from 10mm and 8mm round Picasso Jasper and 8x2mm white coin shaped Howlite. The pattern is 10 mm Picasso Jasper, white Howlite spacer, 8 mm Picasso Jasper, white Howlite spacer. Necklace is 22 inches with lobster clasp, bracelet is 7.5 inches with toggle clasp. This set has 3 sets of earrings on surgical steel wires in graduating lengths for multiple ear piercings. Picasso Jasper is a multiple color gemstone, all different colors marbled together, almost looks as if a painter spilled their pallet. It has earthy tones of all the colors from tan to brown, to green, to red to black. Each stone is unique yet all the colors blend nicely together. White Howlite resembles white, turquoise. 178 Cooking and Relaxing the Island Way Donated by Hawaii Association of the Blind   The holiday season is upon us, and the Hawaii Association of the Blind would like to help you cook and relax. First, let us put on a black tropical pineapple and plumeria flower apron before we get our cooking started. Next, an array of four colorful cutting boards perfect for cutting things up in the kitchen. Third, we are going to spice up our cooking with a roasted garlic red bell pepper blend, and garlic and onion spice blend. How about this beautiful three-piece hand towel, oven mitt, and potholder set in blue with flowers and turtles perfect for taking out hot dishes. When all our food cooked, you can set the table with this 6-piece red and green plaid napkin set. In addition, we have included a beautiful brown and blue 4-piece coaster set. After eating, relax at the beach with a stunning sand-free microfiber beach towel/blanket that is red with yellow and orange plumerias on it. As a bonus we have added a lovely koa monstera leaf necklace, some Hawaiian coffee, and chocolate macadamia nuts. This all come in a cute recyclable bag with a Tiki, pineapple, hula girl, shaka, a cocktail drink and other fun pictures on it.  179 The Pocket Bible Donated by Rev. Ray Raysor, President of the 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 Player 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 180 Sennheiser AMBEO Smart Headset iOS Donated by Next Generation Remember that amazing 3D Audio Experience from this past year’s ACB Conference and Convention? Byron Lee created a one-of-a-kind experience where we flew from Minneapolis to Phoenix, and then… OK, we won’t spoil the rest.   Before you experience this excursion and others, be sure you are equipped with the right headset, the Sennheiser AMBEO Smart Headset. These headphones feature Binaural Audio, Active Noise Cancellation, and Transparent Hearing and 3D Sound Recording. Whether you are listening to the 3D Audio Excursion created by Byron, your favorite audio book, or participating in a Zoom meeting. These headphones will make you feel like you are experiencing all the above in person.  181 Knitted Cotton Dishtowel and Matching Dishcloth with a $50 WalMart Gift Card Donated by Marilee Hill-Kennedy and Mary Haupt  A knitted cotton hanging dish towel with the letters ACB in knitted raised print running diagonally down the front of the towel. There is a matching dishcloth with ACB knitted on it. The towel has a button and can be fastened over a kitchen handle of some sort. Also, enjoy a $50 WalMart gift card! 182 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! 183 $50 Olive Garden Gift Card Donated by Mountain State Council of the Blind Enjoy a wonderful night out for dinner. It’s a great place to spend time with a friend or loved one. Don’t forget those wonderful breadsticks! 184 Face Rock Creamery Deluxe Cheese 4-pack Donated by ACB of Oregon Face Rock Creamery is located on the beautiful coast of Oregon. Their cheeses are found at more than 4,000 stores and available online. The Gift Box includes four of our most popular cheeses and we sweetened the deal by adding our super flavorful beef sausage and tangy sweet-hot mustard! This gift box includes three 6oz blocks of Creamery Classic Cheeses PLUS your choice of our mild 12 month Aged Cheddar or sharp 2 year Extra Aged Cheddar! Your Flavor Options Include 4 from the following: FRC Smokey Cheddar (6 oz) FRC In Your Face Spicy 3-Pepper Cheddar (6 oz) FRC Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar (6 oz) FRC Cranberry Walnut Cheddar (6 oz) FRC Peppercorn Harvest Cheddar (6 oz) FRC Pepper Alpine (6 oz) AND: 1 All Beef Taylor's Summer Sausage (8 oz) 1 Sweet Hot Inglehoffer Mustard * Comparable substitutions will be made if an item is temporarily out of stock * You can view this gift box and check out their other offerings at: https://facerockcreamery.com/collections/deluxe-gift-boxes/products/face-rock-deluxe-4-pack 185 Two Cast Iron Skillets and Three Specialty Coco Treat Gift Bags Donated by Scott and Isa Eggen Do you enjoy spending time in the kitchen? These two fantastic cast iron skillets are a must for the true chef in your family. From cornbread to home fried potatoes, the cast iron skillets bring the homemade flavors to life. You will also, enjoy Isa’s yummy coco treats on those cold holiday nights. Happy holidays from RSVA and the Eggens!

Nov. 18, 2021 — The American Council of the Blind would like to thank all those who participated in the 2021 Audio Description Awards Gala that premiered on November 18th  on www.AdAwardsGala.org and on NBC’s Peacock TV, and will be available until December 31, 2021. “We are thrilled with the level of commitment and support that the industry has shown for this event and for the continued expansion of accessible media for our community,” said ACB’s Executive Director, Eric Bridges. Thank you also to our special guests, who lent their talent to the event and support for accessible media for all, including Jason Momoa, Thomas Reid, Ahmed Fareed, Lex Gillette, Kurt & Brenda Warner, Zachary Levi, Charlie Cox, Christian Camargo, Nesta Copper, Nefertiti Matos Olivares, Blake Stadnik and more! The Gala included many recognized presenters from the audio description project and accessible media industry. The AD Awards Gala categories recognized the best-of-the-best in the field of audio description in media. This year’s award winners were selected by a diverse group of leaders from the audio description panel who have identified recipients as both audio description content leaders and media industry game changers! The evening began with honoring the legacy of the great Barry Cronin, Ph.D., Emmy Award Winner and creator of the Descriptive Video Service, WGBH-TV, 1994; for development of closed captioning and audio description.  Award Winners Audio Description Game Changer - Apple Outstanding Achievement Audio Description Contribution Impact for Live Events – Comcast NBCUniversal Outstanding Achievement in Audio Description Innovation – Spectrum Audio Description Game Changer - Netflix Outstanding Achievement Audio Description Accessibility Contribution – Canal 22 Outstanding Achievement Audio Description Contribution Impact for Live Events – Disney-ABC Outstanding Audio Description Visionary – Barry Cronin Audio Description Game Changer – Procter & Gamble Tony Stephen, ACB’s Director of Development, added, “And finally, thank you to our sponsors: Silver Star Sponsors — Comcast NBCUniversal & Warner Media as well as our Bronze Star Sponsors — Spectrum, ViacomCBS Streaming & American Printing House.” The Audio Description Awards Gala celebrated the inclusivity and accessibility of media by recognizing those in television, streaming and the film industry’s achievements in audio description for accessible media for blind and low vision audiences. For more details visit www.AdAwardsGala.org. The American Council of the Blind 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, visit www.ACB.org.