Registration is open for the Audio Description Project‘s twenty-second Audio Description Institute, taking place virtually August 14–18, 1–5pm (EDT). The fee is $550; two scholarships are available (scroll down for details). To ensure a high-quality learning experience, space is limited, so secure your place today! Click here to register. Audio description, or AD, provides access to artistic and educational visual images through succinct and vivid descriptions of elements that are crucial to understanding the creator’s intention. The Audio Description Project (ADP) has been an initiative of the American Council of the Blind since 2010 and has worked to build relationships with content creators, AD producers, and AD consumers to raise the awareness, provision, and standards of audio description. View the 2023 Audio Description Institute Agenda. Who Should Attend the Audio Description Institute? Anyone interested in: working as freelance description writers for film, series, advertising, etc. working as a describer in a local performing arts program working as a describer for visual art exhibitions refreshing their existing AD skills adding value to their own or their employer’s DEI initiatives What Will Be Taught? 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 How Will I Learn? Sessions are held virtually from 1pm to 5pm, Monday, August 14, through Friday, August 18. Material is delivered through a mixture lecture, discussions, and collaborative writing sessions. Each registrant will receive a PDF copy of Dr. Joel Snyder's book, The Visual Made Verbal: A Comprehensive Training Manual and Guide to the History and Applications of Audio Description, published by ACB. Participants will receive a certificate of completion. Who Are the Instructors? Joel Snyder, PhD One of the first professional audio describers, Dr. Snyder began describing theater events and media in 1981; he is the President of Audio Description Associates, LLC and the Founder of/Senior Consultant to the Audio Description Project, an initiative he founded with ACB in 2009. For six years, he led a staff that produced description for nationally broadcast films and network series, including  Sesame Street broadcasts and DVDs. Dr. Snyder has worked with description and trained describers in more than 40 states and 60 countries.  Joyce Adams Joyce has been producing and 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. Ms. Adams serves on the ACVREP Subject Matter Expert Committee, which is 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 thousands of Microsoft videos. Ms. Jansen 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. Susan Glass Susan is a freelance writer and poet whose forthcoming chapbook The Wild Language of Deer was recently published by Slate Roof Press. A retired English professor from San Jose State University and West Valley Community College, Ms. Glass, who is blind, 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. Tristan Snyder Tris has been in the video description industry for more than 12 years and is the chief engineer and voice talent at Imagination Storybooks. Blind himself, Tris has produced hundreds of hours of description for network television, cinema, DVDs, and independent film. He is 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. Registration and Scholarships Registration will close on August 4, 2023, and the Zoom links to attend the institute will be emailed on August 7, 2023. Space is limited, so click here now to register. 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, including your reason for requesting financial assistance. Send the email to  [email protected] by July 28, 2023. The scholarship awardees will be notified by August 2, 2023. Scholarships are courtesy of Michele Spitz and Woman of Her Word. Contact Dr. Joel Snyder with questions or concerns: [email protected].

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 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 assistive technology. Congratulations to our 2023 scholarship recipients! Floyd Qualls Memorial (ACB) – Parnita Basnet William H. Corey (ACB) – Eric Marco Ramos John Hebner (ACB) – Andrew De Avilla Norma Schecter (ACB) – Qsay Hussein Duane Buckley (ACB) – Qsay Hussein ACB Oregon (ACB) – Maya Andrick R.I. Gillette, Gladys C. Anderson and Karen D. Carsel Memorial (AFB) – Julia LaGrande Baystate Council of the Blind (ACB) – Chantale Zuzi Arnold Sadler (ACB) – Bailey Thomas Rudolph Dillman (AFB) – Bailey Thomas Eunice Fiorito (ACB) – Matthew Cho Charles Dillman (AFB) – Matthew Cho Floyd Qualls Memorial (ACB) – Charles Miller Rudolph Dillman/Charles Dillman (AFB) – Kathryn Sevier Rudolph Dillman/Charles Dillman (AFB) – Kaitlyn Kellermeyer Rudolph Dillman/Charles Dillman (AFB) – Emily Nelson James R. Olsen Memorial (ACB)  – Zayne Hoover Ross N. Pangere Foundation (ACB) – Katelyn Kelel Floyd Qualls Memorial (ACB) – Kevin Cohen Floyd Qualls Memorial (ACB) – Malia Thibado Kellie Cannon (ACB)  – Mathew Ard Paul and Ellen Ruckes (AFB)  – Mathew Ard Floyd Qualls Memorial (ACB) – Dannielle Schutz Dr. Bradley Burson (ACB) – Jonathan Carver Paul and Ellen Ruckes (AFB)  – Jonathan Carver Ross N. Pangere Foundation (ACB) – Bhavya Shah Ross N. Pangere Foundation (ACB) – Brock Kitterman Tech For All (ACB) – Devon Woodfine

The ACB Media team is proud to announce the newly upgraded version of ACB Link. It brings the following enhancements: A newly enhanced app with more modern support for iOS 16 with significantly improved performance and reliability. ACB Link comes to the Mac platform! New revised look and feel for listening to the ACB Media streams and podcasts. Better visual and color contrast support for those with low vision. More robust buffering and reliability when listening to streams and podcasts across ACB Media. More reliable push notification support. Obtaining ACB Link for your iOS device Please download ACB Link from the iOS app store for your iPhone or iPad. Once you run the application it will ask you if you would like to allow notification support. We would encourage you to allow the app to send you notifications. We will be sending announcements, especially during the annual convention. Obtaining ACB Link for your Mac Please download ACB Link for your Mac from the Mac app store. Once you run the application it will ask you if you would like to allow notification support. We would encourage you to allow the app to send you notifications. We will be sending announcements, especially during the annual convention. Using ACB Link ACB Link now consists of five tabs which are described below. The Home Tab Keep up to date on convention activities, all things ACB and be aware of late breaking special announcements that we may promote from within the application. All of these are accessible with the buttons found on the Home tab. Affiliates Tab Do you need to reach out to a state or special interest affiliate? Use the Affiliates tab to locate information about them. This includes the president of an affiliate, their social media contacts and their associated web site if applicable. Streams Tab (New) Listening to a Stream Do you want to listen to any of the 10 ACB Media streams? Tap on the Streams tab and then simply double tap or select the stream of your choice. It will start playing that stream. Switching to a Different Stream You can alternatively switch to another stream at any time by simply double tapping or selecting another stream. We have greatly streamlined this process to make it easier for all of you. Stopping the Playing of a Stream The following techniques can be used to stop the playing of a stream: Use a Magic Tap (two-finger double tap) to stop and restart the stream if you need to do so for any reason. Use the Now Playing button on the top of the window to find out what is playing and to pause the stream. Podcasts Tab We have significantly refreshed the podcasts available from within ACB Link. Select the Podcasts tab to see a listing of all podcasts available from ACB Media. Select a podcast and then select a podcast to start listening to that specific episode. You can control other aspects of the podcast playback by selecting the Now Playing button from within ACB Link. About Tab Learn about ACB and the version number of the application on the About tab. This is important information to note if any issues are encountered with the application. Please make note of the version number and give this information to us when reporting an issue. Conclusion The ACB Media team is hard at work already on the next release of ACB Link and we may even have some surprises for the future for some of you so please stay tuned for that! Happy listening and do let us know if you have any concerns.

ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 6, 2023 – The American Council of the Blind (ACB) announces that the Audio Description People’s Choice Award opens for nominations on June 6, 2023. The winners will be revealed during the 2023 ACB Audio Description Awards Gala, which will take place virtually on November 14th at 7:30 p.m. Eastern. The Audio Description Awards Gala celebrates inclusivity and recognizes the entertainment industry’s role in providing access to film and television through audio description for people who are blind or have low vision. The Audio Description People’s Choice Award, now in its second year, is a unique opportunity for fans to get involved by showing their support for the audio description they love the most. “The 2023 Audio Description People’s Choice Award is truly representative of the people’s voice. We encourage all audio description consumers to make your voice heard and nominate your favorite films and series with outstanding audio description,” said Dan Spoone, ACB’s Interim Executive Director. The selection process for the Audio Description People’s Choice Award takes place in two phases. First, ACB will accept nominations in two categories, film and series, from June 6 through June 26. Second, the top titles in each category will compete for the grand prize during a two-week voting period from July 25 to August 8. Nominee selections must follow the nomination criteria to be eligible for the finalist vote. The Audio Description People’s Choice Award nomination form can be found at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ADAwards-Nominations2023. To submit your nomination by phone, call (202) 596-7041. Join us at the 2023 Audio Description Awards Gala for an exciting evening featuring celebrity guests as we applaud audio description! Learn more at www.ADAwardsGala.org. About the American Council of the Blind The American Council of the Blind is a national member-driven organization representing Americans who are blind and visually impaired. For more than 60 years, 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.

The 2023 American Council of the Blind Conference and Convention takes place from June 19-July 7. The virtual portion begins June 19 with the Call to Order. Resolutions will take place from June 20-22, and Constitution and Bylaws will take place on June 23. ACB’s hybrid convention sessions begin on June 30 and end on July 7, with all in-person events taking place in Schaumburg, IL. Convention Registration Registration opened for ACB members on Thursday, May 18 at 7:00 AM Central, and registration for all opened on Thursday, May 25 at 7:00 AM Central. Registration closes on June 16th at 11:59 PM Central.  If you register by June 16th, the fee to register is $35 for members and $50 for non-members. For those that register on-site in Shaumburg, IL after June 16, the registration fee will be $45 for members and $60 for non-members. There are two ways to register. You can register online at https://members.acb.org, or via telephone by calling (651) 428-5059. Please thoroughly read the information below to ensure that your registration goes smoothly. Online Registration Log in to the members site with your username and password. If you have forgotten your password, you can reset your password by selecting the “Password Reset” button on the members site login page, or by calling the MN office at (612) 332-3242. Please do not create a new member account if you forget your username or password because your member details will not be available. After logging in, select the link for “Conference and Convention” listed at the top of the page in the main navigation panel. After reading the important introductory information, go to the button that says “Begin With Preferences”. Please make sure your contact information is correct. If it is not correct, update it in the “My Account” section of the member’s site. You will then proceed through the registration form. The only items you need to select on the registration form are items with a cost such as tours and meal functions. If selecting a tour that has a meal, make sure to also select your meal choice. This also applies to the banquet. Once you have completed the merchandise screen you will be shown a waiver, you must acknowledge you have read the waiver before continuing to checkout where you can view your shopping cart and put in your credit card information. Registering by Telephone If you would like assistance registering, please call (651) 428-5059 and leave a message with your name, phone number, and time zone. If you plan to attend the convention in-person and want to ensure you can sign up for a particular tour, you might consider asking a friend or family member to complete the registration for you. We are happy to assist you by phone but there could be a delay in returning your call and we’d hate to see you miss out on a tour. Hotel Reservations The Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel is located at 1551 N. Thoreau Dr., Schaumburg, IL, 60173. The standard room rate at the Renaissance is $98.00 (single or double occupancy) with an additional $20.00 for each additional person. Room tax is currently 15%. Hotel reservations must be completed by June 8, 2023 to guarantee the convention rate. Reservations made after June 8th will cost substantially more than $98.00 per night. Make your hotel reservation online by visiting: https://book.passkey.com/go/AmericanCounciloftheBlind2023. For telephone reservations call (800) 468-3571. This is a central reservations number so please indicate you are with the American Council of the Blind 2023 Conference and Convention at the Renaissance Hotel in Schaumburg, IL.

Opens Thursday, June 15, at 11:00 AM CT/12:00PM ET Closes Friday, June 16, at 11:00 AM CT/12:00PM ET Opening Bids Included Appetizer Auction Rules and Information Contact Leslie Spoone at (407) 678-0075 or (407) 678-4163 or email at [email protected] with your bid. Please provide your name, phone number, email, item number and bid amount. Bids must be in $5.00 increments. Leslie will send out Appetizer Auction information communicating the high bid on each item at 5:00pm ET, 8:00pm ET and 9:00am ET each day. Billing for both the Appetizer Auction and the Summer Auction will take place the weeks of June 26 through July 21 for the total amount of all winning purchases. ACB Auction Disclaimer The American Council of the Blind conducts fundraising auctions with the purpose of providing financial support for our programs and services. We thank those individuals, organizations, and businesses who donate items for our auctions. To participate as a bidder, we ask that you be courteous to one another, to those who are conducting the auction and to those who will be contacting the winning bidders to arrange for payment. It is expected that any winning bidder will, after being contacted by anyone connected to the auction, provide proper billing information prior to the auction item being sent to them. If we do not successfully collect the bid amount, we reserve the right to repurpose the item to the benefit of ACB. We reserve the right to block any individual not following the guidelines during the auction or from participating in any future auction. Appetizer Auction Items Day One 301 Explore 5 Donated by HumanWare Opening Bid $200 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 eighteen 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 airline tickets. Its exceptional portability and ergonomics make Explore 5 the magnifier of choice to take anywhere you go. 302 Handmade Crackle Agate Bracelet Donated by Keri Bishop Opening Bid $25 This beautiful handmade jewelry is an 8-inch macrame bracelet with lobster clasp made with satin baby blue macrame cord and navy-blue crackle agate gemstone beads. 303 Big Texas Style Bowl Donated by MariLyn Piepho Opening Bid $20 This large, wild cherry red, heavy, rigid 15-inch bowl is created by Texas Ware. As we all know, everything is big in Texas. You can put out enough popcorn or chips to feed a large crowd for an evening and probably won’t need to get up to refill it. What a fantastic bowl to have for entertaining! 304 Homemade Double Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Made by Linda Allison and Donated by Tennessee Council of the Blind Opening Bid $30 These homemade peanut butter cookies have a generous helping of peanut butter and milk chocolate chips and they are very addictive. You will enjoy two dozen cookies, packaged fresh and shipped directly to the winner. What a treat to enjoy yourself or share with friends and family! 305 $50 VISA Gift Card Donated by ACB Board Director Kenneth Semien Sr. Opening Bid $30 Enjoy this card either dining or doing some shopping for you or someone special in your life! 306 Pet Fit Dog Gear Travel Pack Donated by Connie Jacomini Opening Bid $30 This dog travel pack includes: Handles for carrying, two collapsible bowls, a foot water mat, two treat containers, and the pack has zip side pockets, luggage sleeve with mesh storage pockets and a shoulder strap. Also, you will get Poop 400 pet waste bags and two squeaky toys for medium to large dogs that they can play and have fun with their owner! 307 First Book of Poems Written and donated by Ann Harrison Opening Bid $20 The first book of poems delves into her creative journey, given to her by the Holy Spirit. The first section, entitled “A Writer’s Life,” covers her journey from writer to creative dreamer, until she blooms into a published author. The second section, entitled “Seaside Poems,” will take you on a walk along the seashore, where the Holy Spirit and your muse await to fill your heart and mind with inspiration, pulling you out of your creative slump. Allow the Holy Spirit to help you fill page after page with words, pictures or fill your hands with whatever creative task you strive to undertake, as you read these verses, which come straight from the author’s heart. The third and final section entitled “Poems from the Heart,” describes the journey of a lost soul as he gives his heart to Jesus and finds a new beginning. Others describe a narrator’s sorrowful tears melting into joyful music and singing. Some verses touch on the author’s spiritual walk with the Lord and the music God has placed within her soul. Open your heart and let your mind wander as the Holy Spirit speaks to you through each verse within these pages. 308 $50 Subway Gift Card Donated by Roberta McCall Opening Bid $30 Subway is simply the better choice when it comes to freshly made, convenient and affordable food. Whether it’s the bread baked fresh daily, new flavorful signature subs or the classic fan favorites made fresh to order, Subway® delivers a quality, flavorful meal that you can feel good about. 309 Cafe Che Che Coffee Donated by Sheri Richardson Opening Bid $25 Enjoy three pounds of 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! 310 Logitech Wired Headset, Stereo Headphones with Noise-Cancelling Microphone Donated by Dan Spoone Opening Bid $30 These stereo headphones are black and have a noise-cancelling microphone, USB connection and In Line Controls. The PC headphones with plush, padded headband and ear cups provide optimum comfort. A rotating microphone minimizes background noise to provide noise-cancelling qualities resulting in clearer calls. 311 Handmade Holiday Lap Blanket Donated by Nancy Mereno Opening Bid $20 You will enjoy snuggling up with this 43- by 34-inch lap blanket in Christmas stripes of red, green, and lighter green and bordered in red. What a fantastic gift for the holidays for yourself or someone special in your life! 312 One 30-ounce can of all-natural Cougar Gold Cheese Donated by Andrea DeKlotz Opening Bid $25 The winner will receive one 30-ounce can of all-natural Cougar Gold Cheese, made inhouse at the Washington State University Creamery, in the flavor of their choice. Flavors include Cougar Gold Cheddar, Natural Cheddar, Smoky Cheddar, Viking (similar to Jack), Dill Garlic, Sweet Basil, Hot Pepper, and Crimson Fire. This delicious cheese is sure to please however you use it, whether in a recipe or for a quick snack with crackers. Cheese is shipped cold and should be refrigerated immediately. It may be frozen but should be removed from the can as soon as possible for maximum quality and enjoyment. 313 The Pocket Bible Donated by Rev. Ray Raysor, President DC Council of the Blind Opening Bid $50 The Pocket Bible is a self-contained digital device that contains the entire Bible. It is about the size of an old cassette tape 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. Available in your choice of the following versions: English Standard Version King James Version New King James Version New American Standard Bible New International Version (NIV) New Living Translation ® Audio Bible in Spanish also Available. 314 Mary Kay Pomegranate Satin Hands Set Donated by Nancy Folsom Opening Bid $25 This 3-step process will leave your hands and feet feeling soft, smooth, and luxurious! The Pomegranate Satin Hands set softens, exfoliates, and moisturizes each time you use it. It also leaves a light, clean fragrance and 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. 315 $100 Gift Card to Walmart Donated by Mary Haupt Opening Bid $60 Enjoy this opportunity to fill your basket with treats for your family and friends. This $100 gift card could provide a chance for a special gift for yourself! 316 Let’s get cookin’ with Blind Girl Designs Donated by Tricia Waechter Opening Bid $25 You will look fantastic with this classic black 100% cotton apron. It is 37 inches long, and the ties on each side are 35 inches long. It has two handy pouch pockets on the front and the neck strap is adjustable. The slightly tactile print on the front of the apron is of my white cane, twisted at the joints to form a heart shape. We filled the inside of the cane heart with large hand drawn pink and red heart outlines, then scattered little heart outlines all over the print. Your apron will be as sweet as your baking! www.blindgirldesigns.com 317 Three Pounds Homemade Peanut Butter Fudge Donated by Terri Nettles Opening Bid $40 Three pounds of scrumptious homemade peanut butter fudge to savor yourself or share with friends. Wow, this truly is a delicious treat to enjoy! 318 Rory Hoffman Box Set of CDs Donated by Kelly James Opening Bid $20 You will enjoy this set of four CDs by Rory Hoffman, a self-taught, blind multi-instrumentalist from South Dakota. Includes the following: “Blind Faith” - Christian/gospel; “Swing Expedition” - Western Swing; “Fishin” – Country; “Tour De Fourth” – Jazz, Gypsy Jazz, and other genres. This truly will get you up and moving! Enjoy with some friends or by yourself! 319 $50 Gift Card from Moretti's Ristorante and Pizzeria Donated by ACB of Nebraska Opening Bid $30 You can enjoy this $50 gift card to Moretti's Ristorante and Pizzeria while you are at the convention. It is located approximately 5 minutes from the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel. Moretti's was founded in Chicago and is 100% family-owned and exclusive to the Chicago area. Moretti's original family recipes range from traditional to the latest delicious trends. All ingredients are fresh, and everything is handcrafted to order. Wow, what a fantastic treat to share with your friends! 320 Dry Food Storage Tupperware Donated by MariLyn Piepho Opening Bid $20 You will enjoy having these two Tupperware storage containers for dry foods. They have an easy pour spout. The Tupperware containers have a flat side to them and are oval shape and are easy to hold and pour. 321 Designer Michael Germain Black Leather Purse Donated by Tesse Kelly Opening Bid $30 This lovely handbag is black with two solid handles, a zipper in the center and has shoulder bag handles you can connect. The handbag has three pockets inside, one is zippered, and the other two pockets are open. This handbag is from Paris and is approximately 8-½ by 11 inches. It will dress up any ensemble! 322 Eight Foot Computer Cable Donated by Guidelights and Gadgets and Jeanette Kutash Opening Bid $25 Cable with a USB plug that can be connected to a computer or put into a wall charger. On the other end there are three cable connectors: one is a micro-USB; one is a lightning cable, and one is a USB-C connection. This cable is great for to use at home and when traveling in situations where plugs are scarce, and a long cord is needed to plug in your devices. The beauty of this cable is that it is very portable and is easily stored in your computer go-bag. 323 Oster Electric Roaster Donated by MariLyn Piepho Opening Bid $25 You will enjoy having this large new roaster made by Oster for your holiday parties! It is great for those gatherings where you need to prepare big portions or even a large turkey. This 15-inch by 19-inch electric roaster includes an insert and a domed lid. Too much for your oven and stove top? This stand-alone roaster is what you need. Just plug it in and go. Wow, what a fantastic gift for the cook in your life or to use yourself! 324 Home Baked Banana Bread from Andrea Conner’s kitchen Donated by Andrea Conner Opening Bid $30 Enjoy this moist and naturally sweet banana bread made from scratch. The ripest bananas enhance the yummy goodness! Two small loaves; one with walnuts, one without, or both loaves with or without walnuts. Eat it yourself or share this delicious bread with friends or family. 325 Life Coach Session with Dr. Phyllis Burson Donated by Dr. Phyllis Burson Opening Bid $20 Enjoy this 40-minute session with Dr. Phyllis Burson. You will learn some life and wellness lessons to help you reach your goals to improve your life and health. 326 Two Matching Mitsy Kit Plush Fleece Pillows Donated and made by Sheila Young Opening Bid $30 Matching set of two Mitsy Kit 13-inch plush fleece pillows with a beautiful spring/summer pattern of colorful birds perched on tree branches against a soft yellow and white gingham background. The pillows are laced together with soft white fleece ribbons. 327 Cricut Joy Scrapbooking Supplies Gift Box Donated by Keri Bishop Opening Bid $50 Cricut joy 3.5 x 4.9 inch insert cards 3 packs assorted colors with inserts and envelopes 45 sets, 3 packs Cricut joy insert cards 4.5 x 6.25 inch 36 sets total assorted colors, 3 packs insert cards 4.25 x 5.5 inch 36 sets total, glitter gel pens for Cricut joy 10 count assorted colors, pack 3 Cricut joy black pens, roll of royal blue permanent smart vinyl, roll of pink smart iron, roll of teal smart iron on, glitter gel pens for Cricut joy black silver and gold, roll of smart vinyl black, Cricut joy card mat, cricket joy weeding tools. $130 value scrapbooking supplies. 328 $75 Certificate of Yummy Goodies to Hayward Popcorn Donated by Becky Gleason Opening Bid $40 Do you love popcorn, fudge, candy, or even maybe hot chocolate or cappuccino? Well, we have it all just waiting for you to choose. Hayward/Mainstreet Gourmet Popcorn has many assorted flavors to choose from. You and Becky will go through the Hayward website together and she will place your order for you. Your order will be shipped directly from Hayward/Mainstreet Gourmet to you. Your choice of $75.00 worth of yummy goodness! If you have never had Hayward, you are in for a treat! 329 Garden Reflections Bird Feeder Donated by Connie Jacomini Opening Bid $25 You will enjoy this beautiful 14.75-inch mosaic glass and medal bird feeder in bronze. Lift off the lid of the feeder and pour in seed. Be careful not to overfill the bird feeder so the lid will still close. Hang this on a hook and wait for the birds to enjoy. Depending on grain size this bird feeder can hold up to six pounds of bird food. To care for this bird feeder, clean it with a dry cloth. What a fantastic gift for that bird watcher! 330 Adel Portable Light Detector Donated by Payown Media, Michael Babcock Opening Bid $25 This pocket-sized light detector has a key chain ring on the bottom. To the left of the key ring is the power switch. You switch the device on by pressing this switch away from the key ring. The light sensor is on the opposite end of the key ring. The front of the device has a single button. To use, switch the device on and press and hold the button while pointing the light sensor towards the light you're attempting to detect. As the intensity of the light increases, the pitch of the light detector increases. As the intensity of the light decreases, the pitch of the light detector decreases. 331 $50 Amazon Gift Card Donated by New Jersey Council of the Blind Opening Bid $30 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! 332 Two Dozen Homemade Shortbread Cookies Donated by Deb Trevino and Delaware Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired Opening Bid $30 We are pleased to offer two dozen fresh-baked mouth-watering authentic shortbread cookies guaranteed to explode on your palate with luscious buttery goodness. These are great with milk, coffee, or your favorite tea. Next to Walker's, these are the best I've ever tasted. If you plan to give a tasty treat to someone you love, don’t miss this opportunity! 333 50-Piece Assorted Karl Bissinger Chocolates Donated by the Missouri Council of the Blind Opening Bid $40 The Bissinger's "Classic” is a timeless collection bearing the name of our founder, Karl Bissinger, because it includes an assortment of our most classically crafted, longstanding recipes. Enjoy these confection-case favorites that our customers have savored from generation to generation. You'll discover signature pieces including Bear Claws Royale, handcrafted Signature Truffles and other best-selling confections of Caramels, French Cremes, Creme Mints, and our iconic Solid Dark Chocolate. 334 Apple TV 4K Media Player Donated by Carl Richardson Opening Bid $60 Do you love audio description? Do you like to watch movies and TV shows? Do you like listening to podcasts and music? Then the Apple TV 4K media player is perfect for you. It is a streaming device that allows you to watch streaming services such as Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Max and more. You can also listen to streaming audio and podcasts as well as music on this multipurpose device. The device is fully accessible for both blind and low vision users. It has both voiceover, a built-in screen reader, zoom functionality, and Siri dictation. This is a must for anyone who wants to turn their TV into a fully accessible smart TV that has access to all forms of entertainment!

Opens Friday, June 16, at 11:00 AM CT/12:00PM ET Closes Saturday, June 17, at 11:00 AM CT/12:00PM ET Opening Bids Included Appetizer Auction Rules and Information Contact Leslie Spoone at (407) 678-0075 or (407) 678-4163 or email at [email protected] with your bid. Please provide your name, phone number, email, item number and bid amount. Bids must be in $5.00 increments. Leslie will send out Appetizer Auction information communicating the high bid on each item at 5:00pm ET, 8:00pm ET and 9:00am ET each day. Billing for both the Appetizer Auction and The Summer Auction will take place the weeks of June 26 through July 21 for the total amount of all winning purchases. ACB Auction Disclaimer The American Council of the Blind conducts fundraising auctions with the purpose of providing financial support for our programs and services. We thank those individuals, organizations, and businesses who donate items for our auctions. To participate as a bidder, we ask that you be courteous to one another, to those who are conducting the auction and to those who will be contacting the winning bidders to arrange for payment. It is expected that any winning bidder will, after being contacted by anyone connected to the auction, provide proper billing information prior to the auction item being sent to them. If we do not successfully collect the bid amount, we reserve the right to repurpose the item to the benefit of ACB. We reserve the right to block any individual not following the guidelines during the auction or from participating in any future auction. Appetizer Auction Items Day Two 335 $50 Rada Cutlery Gift Certificate Donated by ACB Board Director Donna Brown Opening Bid $30 For the cook of the house or the wanna-be cook, cutlery from Rada is made in the USA and guaranteed for life. Choose from a variety of knives, utensils, pans, food mixes, and more. Items will be shipped from the factory directly to your home. 336 Three Dozen Homemade Cookies Donated by Patty Slaby Opening Bid $40 Get 3 dozen of one kind or a dozen each of several varieties. Chocolate chip, peanut butter, oatmeal, ginger, snickerdoodles, or Patty will customize your cookies with added ingredients. 337 Three Bracelets Donated by Judy Okraski Opening Bid $25 The first bracelet is a slide on gold and variegated blue beaded, the second bracelet has blue and white beads spaced with gold beads with gold circular clasp, and the last bracelet is silver bass fish with aqua blue shell charmed spaced with clear round beads separating each charm. Clasp is a round and bar closure. These would make a wonderful gift for yourself or someone special in your life! 338 JBL Bluetooth Wireless Headphones Donated by The Literacy Project Opening Bid $30 These black JBL headphones have a pure bass sound with wireless Bluetooth streaming. Multi-point connections, hands-free calls, microphone, lightweight, comfortable, and foldable design. They will make all your Zoom calls a great experience. 339 $50 Amazon Gift Card Donated by Angelo Lanier Opening Bid $30 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! 340 Handmade Pink, Brown, Lavender Rag Quilt Donated by Keri Bishop Opening Bid $30 A rag quilt is a quilt where the seams are exposed in the front and cut into a 3D fringe. This rag quilt is made from three fabrics with the main fabric a lavender flannel with brown monkeys and pink hearts, along with a pink watercolor flannel and a brown watercolor flannel. Quilt has alternating stripes of flannel in the following pattern: lavender monkey print, brown watercolor print, lavender monkey print, pink watercolor print then repeats. 341 Computers for the Blind Certificate Donated by Computers for the Blind Opening Bid $100 The winner will receive a certificate to be redeemed for our standard laptop computer which is a $200 value. The laptop will be delivered directly to the winner with JAWS or ZoomText ready to go. Standard refurbished laptop includes Intel Core i5 processor or higher, 8 GB memory, 240 GB Solid State Drive, 14-inch screen, internal Wi-Fi, speakers, and webcam. 342 Two Quarts Vermont Maple Syrup, $25 Gift Card to IHOP and $25 Starbucks Gift Card Donated by Vermont Council and Leslie Spoone Opening Bid $40 The syrup provides a naturally sweet, rich, and smooth taste. A pronounced maple flavor makes Amber Rich maple syrup a favorite for table and all-around use. At Butternut Mountain Farm, we know our syrup! Also includes a $25 IHOP gift card and to top it off an excellent cup of coffee to enjoy the morning with someone special in your life! 343 Philosophy Supersize Joyful Bubble Shower Gel Set Donated by Connie Jacomini Opening Bid $25 Treat yourself to one of Philosophy's summery scents with this super-size shower gel duo! The 3-in-1 shower gel formula provides a rich, foaming lather to cleanse and condition, leaving skin and hair feeling silky soft while letting you unwind and enjoy your favorite fragrance. 344 Darling Duo for Guide Dog Lovers by Blind Girl Designs Donated by Tricia Waechter Opening Bid $25 Get your bid in for this darling duo-with a purple “I love my guide dog” T-shirt (available in size small to size 5XL). Also, included with this adorable T-shirt you will get a black tote bag with the same print! The 100% cotton tote bag measures 14 by 15 inches with 10-inch straps. The slightly tactile print features a big paw print in the center. The paw print is surrounded by two hand drawn outlines of hearts. On the outlines of the hearts the words “I love my guide dog, repeat, over and over with a little heart in between each statement. www.blindgirldesigns.com 345 $100 VISA Gift Card Donated by Mississippi Council of the Blind Opening Bid $60 Enjoy this card either dining or doing some shopping for you or someone special in your life! 346 Get Up and Get Moving Package Donated from ACB Board Director Koni Sims and Leslie Spoone Opening Bid $30 Enjoy one hour of training with Leslie Spoone, certified personal trainer. Your choice of yoga, resistance, or some relaxing stretches. Koni has picked out Aches and Pains cream, Breathe Inhaler, and Emotional Rescue Blend oil for you to enjoy. She will share the benefits of each with you. This great package deal is for in person white in Schaumburg, Illinois. 347 $100 Gift Certificate to Munson's Chocolates Donated by American Council of the Blind of Connecticut Opening Bid $60 This certificate is especially for you chocolate lovers. CT-based Munson's has been winning awards since 1946. Only the freshest and highest quality ingredients are used. As a tiny sample of gourmet temptations: boxed assortments, fudge, bark or brittle, chocolate covered snacks or fruit, or gourmet chocolate in novelty shapes such as dog paws, flowers, unicorn, ballerina, music note, and so many more, including sugar-free items. Wow, what a fantastic treat for yourself or to give as a gift to someone special! 348 Pampered Chef Ice Cream Maker Donated by Christina Brino Opening Bid $35 Our compact Ice Cream Maker lets you create your favorite frozen treats any time you want. Use fresh, natural ingredients to mix up smooth, custom-flavored ice cream, custard, frozen yogurt, sorbet, sherbet, and even frozen drinks. You’ll taste the quality — homemade ice cream is smoother, richer, creamier, and less expensive than store-bought. Just push a button to set the timer, add your ingredients, and you’ll have a frozen treat in 45 minutes or less you can even peek through the clear lid to see it come together! Cover the bowl with the stretchy silicone lid to store it for later. This ice cream maker comes with a bowl, electric lid with paddle, and a stretch-fit lid. What a wonderful treat to have with friends or just by yourself! 349 Tupperware 12-inch Sectioned Server Donated by MariLyn Piepho Opening Bid $20 You will enjoy using this Tupperware with sections that neatly holds and organizes veggies, candies, or anything you desire. It will keep all your goodies fresh with the Tupperware tight sealing lid. 350 Heart Quilt Block Tote Bag Donated by Merilee Hill-Kennedy Opening Bid $20 You will love this handcrafted tote bag with a big heart design made by Tammy Russo of Mitsy Kits. The front and back of the tote bag features a red heart, with a white background. The borders and straps are white, and the lining is a pretty denim blue with an inside pocket. It is approximately 18 by 18 inches. What a fantastic gift either for yourself or to give to someone special! 351 Two Hours of Technology Training Donated by Myrna Votta Opening Bid $30 Myrna will instruct someone in using JAWS, BrailleSense 6, the Braille Note Touch Plus, The Stream, The new Sense Player, The Brailliant or Mantis Braille Display, the iPhone or iPad. The winner can reach out to Myrna Votta at  [email protected]  or call her at 347-986-0579. Wow, this truly is a fantastic way to get some of those great technology tips! 352 Mary Kay Masking Fun Bundle Donated by Amanda Selm Opening Bid $35 Get ready for the ultimate facial experience right in your own home. Now you can create a personalized spa experience based on your personal skincare needs. This bundle includes three full-size facial masks, four samples, a masking applicator, a cute bag for traveling or storing all your beauty products, and a Mary Kay logo pink fuzzy cosmetic headband. This triple-action charcoal mask acts like a magnet to deep-clean and unclog pores. This mask is clinically shown to instantly absorb excess oil and reduce shine. TimeWise® Moisture Renewing Gel Mask will help you in ten pampering minutes to lock in vital moisture and help your skin look fresher and more youthful. Skin appears less stressed, feels nourished, purified, calm and also instantly hydrates while also locking in moisture. It helps reduce the appearance of pores as well as fine lines and wrinkles. 353 Handmade Silver Tone Steam Punk-Style Owl Necklace Donated by Leslie Charlson Opening Bid $30 This owl is perching on a curvy branch with three inlaid crystals. The quarter sized belly of this cute little "hoot" simulates the gears of a watch. What a great conversational piece to have for yourself or someone special! 354 Handmade Soaps and Oils Donated by Keri Bishop and Hayley Agers Opening Bid $30 The soap making kit contains two pounds each of the following kinds of soap base - oatmeal soap, goat’s milk soap and triple butter soap. There are eight different silicone mold trays - a fall themed tray with acorns, turkeys, pumpkins and maple leaves, a tray of sunflowers, a tray of hearts, a tray of assorted flowers, a tray of conversation hearts, a tray of gingerbread men, a tray of snowflakes, and a tray with the giant word “love.” Plus, you will get some fantastic oils such as grapefruit, lavender, and Island mint to enjoy with the soaps! 355 Insignia 32-Inch Smart Television with Amazon Fire Donated by Dan Spoone Opening Bid $75 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. 356 Vintage Heisey 6-inch Clear Decorative Glass Plate Donated by MariLyn Piepho Opening Bid $20 This 6-inch decorative crystal-clear glass plate is perfect for serving your butter pats, cheese cubes and more at your dinner table. The vintage Heisey fine glassware is well known to collectors and antique hunters. The Heisey Company produced this fine glassware from 1885 to 1957 with the hallmark H placed in a diamond mark as well as the finely ground bottom to ensure a perfect solid placement on a flat surface. This truly will make a splash on your table! 357 Vintage Heisey 6-inch clear decorative glass bowl Donated by MariLyn Piepho Opening Bid $20 The vintage Heisey fine glassware is well known to collectors and antique hunters. The Heisey Company produced this fine glassware from 1885 to 1957 with the hallmark H placed in a diamond mark as well as the finely ground bottom to ensure a perfect solid placement on a flat surface. This 6-inch decorative crystal-clear glass bowl is perfect for presenting your sauces, pickles, olives and the like at your dinner table. Wow, what a great conversational piece to have for yourself or to give to someone special! 358 Homemade Double Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Made by Linda Allison and donated by Tennessee Council of the Blind Opening Bid $30 These homemade peanut butter cookies have a generous helping of peanut butter and milk chocolate chips and they are very addictive. You will enjoy two dozen cookies, packaged fresh and shipped directly to the winner. What a treat to enjoy yourself or to share with friends or family! 359 BlindShell Classic 2 Audio Tutorial on NLS cartridge Donated by Mystic Access Opening Bid $20 Discover the features, functionality, and fun available with the BlindShell Classic 2 phone in this comprehensive audio documentation from Mystic Access. Learn about the phone’s orientation, configuration, how to make calls, send texts, check email, browse the Internet, use and install a huge variety of exciting applications, and much more. Packed with demos and tips from blind professionals who use the phone. Over thirteen hours in duration. 360 Cozy Reading Set Donated by Essentially Braille Opening Bid $25 This cozy reading set is a must for anyone who wants to enjoy a good braille book. It contains a copy of “Thriving Blind” in two Braille volumes by Kristen Smedley. Two white chocolate Braille candy bars. The candy bars are 4- 1/2 by 8 inches. One says “Have a nice day” in Braille. The other one says “Thank You” in Braille. Two mugs with cobalt blue on the outside and white on the inside for high- contrast pouring. Four cinnamon vanilla teabags and four gingerbread teabags. Cozy up by the fireplace, pour yourself some tea, and enjoy a piece of white chocolate while you read. 361 One-hour Personal One-on-One Online Non-Visual Makeup Application Class Donated by Chelsea Nguyen, Owner and Founder of CN Vision Image Consulting, LLC Opening Bid $20 Empower yourself and elevate your makeup skills during this class. You will receive a personal one-on-one consultation though Zoom in the comfort of your own home and learn how to apply make up all by yourself with the verbal and visual guidance of Chelsea. Regardless if you are totally blind or have any level of vision, you can learn how to apply your own makeup independently with confidence so you can always look and feel your best for any occasion you choose. Wow, this truly is a fantastic experience for either yourself or someone special in your life! 362 $50 Amazon Gift Card Donated by Delaware Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired Opening Bid $30 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! 363 Ayurveda Inspired Chocolate Bars and Chocolate Drinking Mixes Donated by Maria Kristic Opening Bid $25 Enjoy this collection of premium, dairy-free and soy-free chocolate bars and chocolate drinking mixes, handmade in micro batches and filled with superfoods inspired by Ayurveda, India’s ancient yet wonderfully alive system of health and healing! They are made of raw, organic, fair-trade cacao and sweetened with small amounts of either honey or coconut sugar. You will receive eleven bars and three drink mixes. Chocolate bars include rose with cardamom, orange quinoa with turmeric, sea salt with turmeric, raspberry with beetroot, ginger with black pepper, peppermint with lavender, maple toffee with moringa, black lava salt with turmeric, golden raisins, and almonds with saffron, lemon coconut with tulsi, and spicy cayenne with cinnamon. Infused chocolate drinking mixes include turmeric, ashwagandha, and rose. This package will be shipped directly to the winning bidder from Elements Truffles in Union City, NJ. 364 Ralph Lauren Patent Leather Shoulder/Handbag Donated by Robin Peterson Opening Bid $35 You will enjoy this beautiful patent leather beige with gold trim shoulder/handbag. The bag has a brown fabric lining with two pockets and a zipper pocket. It has a zipper that closes the bag. It has the initials R*L*L on a tag by the zipper. This multi-compartment bag would be wonderful for all your essentials when you are out and about or traveling. 365 $50 VISA Gift Card Donated by Arkansas Quasar Chapter Opening Bid $30 As the old commercial said "Visa — it's everywhere you go!" Another great opportunity to shop and splurge, either on yourself or someone special in your life! 366 Plow and Hearth Solar Half Wreath Donated by Connie Jacomini Opening Bid $20 You will enjoy this solar half wreath with glass leaves and butterflies as a conversation piece for your outdoor use. The wreath dazzles during the day and has a lighting effect into the night with triple A batteries. 367 Big Tupperware Storage Bowl with Lid Donated by MariLyn Piepho Opening Bid $20 Enjoy this big Tupperware bowl that will keep all your big food items fresh. This Tupperware 12-inch bowl with its tightly sealed lid will do the trick. You can even keep food items such as green salad or that summer potato salad moist and fresh at that picnic. 368 Two Pounds of Godiva Assorted Chocolates Donated by Pat Spoone Opening Bid $40 This Goldmark Collection of Godiva assorted chocolates is a perfect treat! You will receive two decorative boxes with individual pictures and descriptions of each unique chocolate featured in the Goldmark Collection.

Saturday, June 17 at 6:00 PM CT/7:00 PM ET Broadcast on ACB Media One  Thanks to the Bay State Council of the Blind ($250), Alabama Council of the Blind ($100), ACB Families ($100), ACB Teachers ($100), North Dakota Association of the Blind ($100), ACB Students ($50), Mountain State Council of the Blind ($50), New Jersey Council of the Blind ($25), Natalie Couch ($75), Angelo Lanier ($50), David Trott ($50), Chris Bell ($50), Amber Steet and Jim Jirak ($50), Merrilee Hill-Kennedy ($50), Mucie Allred ($25) and Jamaica Miller ($20) for their generous donations for shipping. Segment One - Cindy Hollis and Deb Cook Lewis 100 The Virginia Package Donated by ACB of Virginia ACBVA auction package includes: $50 gift certificate to Shop Made in Virginia where they are dedicated to showcasing the talents of Virginia-based designers, artists, and makers. Plus, a $50 gift card to a Fabbioli Cellars, a Virginia winery. Marie is also donating a $50 rebate up to $75 for Tupperware. 101 Large Multipocketed Tote Bag Donated by RSVA You will enjoy having this lovely large multipocketed tote bag with “Making the Impossible Possible” on the front flap filled with box of Party Lite tea lite candles, Party Lite Glow lite candle, LED light with AM FM radio, two flower wine bottle stoppers, and gift certificate for business/life coaching. 102 Loaf Of Homemade Pumpkin Bread Donated by Terri Nettles Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a party, this bread will delight all who love pumpkin any time of day. Enjoy this pumpkin bread either with friends or family over some laughs! It is really yummy. 103 $50 Amazon Gift Card Donated by Delaware Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired 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 Set of Three Handcrafted Necklaces Donated by Leslie Charlson You will look lovely with this silver-tone necklace with purple chime inside a sphere that peeks through filigree cutouts. The second necklace is a silver-tone, steam punk style, silver dollar size simulated inner works of a pocket watch with two Swarovski crystals to add sparkle. Finally, the third necklace is a silver-tone, clever owl, sitting on a branch looking so smart with his light blue moonstone eyes. The owl is a 3-D quarter-size locket that opens. These necklaces will accent any ensemble! 105 Let’s Get Grillin’ With Blind Girl Designs Donated by Tricia Waechter You will enjoy this classic black 100% cotton apron. It is 37 inches long and the ties on each side are 35 inches long. It has two handy pouch pockets on the front. We are quite proud of our bestselling print, the American flag, made uniquely with white canes where the white stripes would be. This slightly tactile flag print shines with fifty blue stars and the classic 7 red stripes. Wow, this will truly be a conversation piece while you are grilling it up! www.blindgirldesigns.com 106 Accessible Portable Charger & Power Bank Donated by Payown Media, Michael Babcock This accessible portable charger will power your iPhone, Android phone, BlindShell, braille display, Bluetooth headsets, speakers, or about anything else. The battery level is indicated by tones or vibrations, so you'll know how much charge is left. With two fast charging ports, you can power multiple devices simultaneously. This power bank includes support for today's charging standards and will charge your phone noticeably faster than our previous models. 107A Homemade Czech Poppy Seed Roll Donated by Roberta McCall This delicious yeast bread roll is made with love and yummy ingredients including wheat flour, eggs, milk, and sugar. Then the bread is rolled up with poppy seed filling and baked to perfection. This is a Czech tradition in my family. Bid high and enjoy it if you’re the winner! 107B Homemade Czech Poppy Seed Roll Donated by Roberta McCall This delicious yeast bread roll is made with love and yummy ingredients including wheat flour, eggs, milk, and sugar. Then the bread is rolled up with poppy seed filling and baked to perfection. This is a Czech tradition in my family. Bid high and enjoy it if you’re the winner! 108 Handmade Twin Size Rag Quilt Donated by Keri Bishop This pink and gray rag quilt measures 45 Inches by 90 Inches. A rag quilt is a quilt that is sewn with the seams exposed on the outside. The seam is snipped to make a 3D fringe. It has alternating vertical stripes of two fabrics, a gray watercolor flannel and the other a pink flannel with gray cartoon-like teddy bear faces. 109 $100 A T Guys Gift Certificate  Donated by Diane Scalzi A T Guys provides affordable technology solutions for consumers, businesses, and educational customers. Our product line includes mobile phone software and accessories, portable electronics, screen readers, braille translation software and accessible games. With over 30 years of combined technology experience, our trainers offer customized instruction both in-person or via phone or online voice chat on a wide array of assistive technologies including screen readers, braille displays, embossers, the iPhone and iPad, Android phones, and general accessibility consulting. 110 "Washington My Home" gift basket: an edible road trip of Northwest flavors from Chukar Cherries Donated by Washington Council of the Blind This gift basket includes: 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 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. 111 A Set of Philosophy’s Amazing Grace Donated by Jessie L. Rayl, Ed.D., LPC You will love having this 32-oz. supersize shower gel pump that comes with the bottle. Also, included is a lotion cream which is 16 oz. and a 4 oz. spray cologne/perfume that will make you smell beautiful. Plus, there will be a free surprise gift valued at $25.00. 112 Homemade Fudge Donated by Nora M. Martin, Member of Delaware Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired A fantastic treat to help summer with this homemade three-pound box of rich creamy fudge pre-cut into bite sized pieces! Having a big gathering? Easy to serve in those bite sized pieces to make whatever size portion you want. Want to serve it in smaller amounts throughout the summer season or even keep some for later? This fudge refrigerates well for up to several weeks if packed like most refrigerated products are. This versatile treat is made of sugar, margarine, evaporated milk, chocolate chips, marshmallow creme, and vanilla extract. No nuts in the fudge or the kitchen where it is made. Enjoy this wonderful treat either with some friends or just enjoy it by yourself! 113 $50 Starbucks Gift Card Donated by Merrilee Hill-Kennedy Everyone loves a good cup of coffee. It’s even better with a friend in the summer days! And as an extra bonus, Starbucks has goodies to eat. Bid so you can enjoy all the delicious choices from a great coffee establishment. 114 Sapphire Pendant Necklace Donated by the Literacy Project You will look beautiful with this sapphire pendent necklace on an 18-inch white gold chain. The pendant is oval with a sapphire stone in the center. This exquisite sapphire pendent will dress up an ensemble for an evening out! 115 Pop a Cork, Sip and Learn about Wine with Gabriel and Anthony Donated by ACB Board Director Gabriel Lopez Kafati and Anthony Corona You and five of your closest family members and friends can have a private virtual Wine Sip and Learn session 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 two bottles for your intimate wine education and sipping event. 116 Talking Tech with ACB First Vice President Ray Campbell and ACB Board Director Rachel Schroeder Do you have burning technology questions or just need help learning how to use that latest gadget or device? Maybe you’d like to put on a technology presentation for your affiliate. For the high bidder of this item, Ray and Rachel will provide a combined two hours to share our technology knowledge with you. Wow, this truly is a fantastic way to get some great technology tips! 117 Two Dozen Homemade Tuxedo Cookies Donated by Janeen Lea Enjoy these cookies with cocoa powder and white chips made with love and friendship from Janeen Lea's kitchen. What a treat to have and enjoy with friends or family! 118 A Song from the Smithermans Donated by Michael and Alison Smitherman If you enjoy listening to country or Gospel music, for your summertime listening enjoyment, Michael and Alison would like to record a song for you. You choose the song from either of these genres, and we will sing it for you. The song will be sent to you in an mp3 file. What a treat for you or someone special to enjoy! 119 $100 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! 120 One-on-One Phone Conversation with Our Talking Book Narrator Donated by ACB Enjoy chatting with our talking book narrator, Jake Williams, Books to Life Recording Studio, Englewood, CO. Here’s your chance for a one-on-one, behind the scenes conversation with a talking book narrator. The winner will be contacted after the convention to make arrangements. 121 Handmade Plush Fleece Patchwork Blanket Donated by Mitsy Kit and made by Sheila Young You will enjoy this adorable Mitsy Kit 49-inch plush fleece patchwork blanket in Patriotic colors featuring 13-inch white squares with blue lab dogs wearing red bandanas and red stars alternated with 13-inch solid red squares. “You can cozy up on this blanket while listening to the 4th of July fireworks.” 122A Four Mini Loaves of Homemade Banana Bread Donated by Kaila Allen You will enjoy four mini loaves of this mouthwatering banana bread 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. 122B Four Mini Loaves of Homemade Banana Bread Donated by Kaila Allen You will enjoy four mini loaves of this mouth-watering banana bread 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. 123 $100 Amazon Gift Card Donated by Vicki and Jim Kennedy 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! 124 Handmade Peridot, Rose Quartz, Black Onyx, and Puka Shell Jewelry Set Donated by Keri Bishop This set is made from 10mm round rose quartz, 10mm round peridot, 8mm round black onyx and 4mm disc shaped puka shell as a spacer bead. Pattern rose quartz, puka shell spacer, onyx, puka shell spacer, peridot, puka shell spacer, onyx, puka shell spacer, then repeats. The set has a 21-inch necklace, 8-inch bracelet and two sets of fishhook earrings. One set of earrings is onyx, puka shell, and peridot, the other is onyx, puka shell and rose quartz. 125 Get Up and Get Moving with Couch to Active Donated by ACB 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: Six 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 nine sessions per week for one month. These include Pilates, yoga, strength, mobility/stability, dance /movement, and cardio. 126 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 127 Megan’s Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies Donated by Megan Sullivan Enjoy sharing three dozen homemade Megan’s chocolate chip cookies either with family or friends with that favorite beverage. These cookies will melt in your mouth! 128 Shiatsu Neck and Back Massager with Soothing Heat Donated by ACB Board Director Koni Sims, Seth Sims and Patrick Sheehan You will enjoy this electric deep tissue 3D kneading massage pillow for shoulder, leg, and body muscle pain relief. You can use this either in your home, office or while you are traveling. This massager has eight powerful deep-Shiatsu kneading massage nodes. The neck massager will help to alleviate muscle soreness, ease neck stiffness, eliminate cervical fatigue, and relax yourself after a long day of work. 129 $200 Target Gift Card Donated by Beth Corley and Dan Dillon Here’s a $200 gift card for Target to use in store or online. Treat yourself to something special. 130 Lunch with Cindy Hollis Donated by Cindy Hollis Here’s your chance for a one-on-one with Cindy over a delicious lunch during the ACB Conference and Convention. Chat about community, member engagement, or anything else ACB. Learn about Cindy and what drives her, or anything else you’d like to discuss, all over lunch. 131 Handcrafted Porcelain Music Box  Donated by The American Council of Blind LIONS Expertly handcrafted of Heirloom Porcelain®, this memorial music box from the Bradford Exchange is beautifully hand-glazed in a soft blue hue with 22K gold accents and more than 80 hand-set jewels. This egg-shaped music box is inspired by Peter Carl Faberge's prized eggs, complemented with a hand-enameled cardinal and light pink flowers nestled inside. This Heavenly Messenger music box is a one-of-a-kind keepsake that helps keep memories of your friends or loved ones alive in your heart and in your home. Plays "Always in My Heart" at the turn of the key. A limited-edition design; individually handcrafted; the abundance of handcrafted details makes each egg a one-of-a-kind treasure! The music box measures 7 inches by 3 inches. 132 Dry Aged Steaks for a Summertime Grill Donated by ACB Development Director Bill Reeder You will enjoy four luxury steakhouse prime grade ribeye steaks, dry aged for 45 days and hand-cut two inches thick. Accompanied by 2 bottles of fine wine (red or white) and Kosmos famous BBQ steak rub. Grill ready and perfect for a fancy summer BBQ. What a treat to have for a summer meal with friends or family! 133 The "Bring it Home Bundle" Donated by Arizona Council of the Blind Enjoy a $100 Gift Card to DoorDash, $100 Gift Card to Instacart and $50 Uber gift card. You will welcome the handpicked groceries delivered from your favorite local stores along with your favorite fresh produce from the comfort of your own home. Enjoy On-Demand Delivery from Instacart. Order and have your favorite meals at your door in minutes with DoorDash. Need a ride? Uber will locate drivers in your area, find a driver for you, and tell you how many minutes away your driver is. 134 Black Hills Gold Cross earrings Donated by South Dakota Association of the Blind Enjoy the dainty Black Hills Gold Cross earrings. Perfect for any occasion. Great accessory to any outfit from casual to formal. They are less than a half inch long. Gold, with a gold rose in center of “t” line. There is a green leaf to the left and right of the rose. Above and below the rose is a pink leaf. Perfect for yourself or as a gift. 135 A Song with Kolby Donated by ACB Development Officer Kolby Garrison Kolby will sing a song of your choice a cappella. The file will be sent to you in MP3 format. What a treat to listen to with friends. 136 Mantis ™ Q40 Donated by American Printing House You can keep braille at your fingertips anytime, anywhere, with the Mantis™ Q40: a Bluetooth® keyboard and 40-cell refreshable braille display. With the Mantis Q40, users no longer need to choose between a keyboard or a braille device – at the same time a student or professional is typing on the Mantis, the refreshable braille below the keyboard is providing a multimodal braille complement to the screen reader, making it easier to participate in, and succeed at, school or work. Contains the following built-in applications: Basic editor to function as a user’s pen and paper, book reader to download and read books in braille, calculator to perform basic mathematical calculations, clock to check the date and time, file manager to organize one’s work, HumanWare signature thumb keys and home button, 15 hours of battery life with rechargeable, removable batteries and 16 GB of internal storage, SD card slot and USB host port for flash drives. 137 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. 138 Cosori Pro III Air Fryer Donated by Kim Charlson This air fryer has a dual Blaze, 6.8-Quart capacity. Precise temperatures prevent overcooking. Heating adjusts for a true air fry, bake, roast, and broil experience. Even, fast cooking, in-app recipes, 1750-watt power, 12 One-Touch Functions, Smart Control, Programmable. The dimensions are: 11.7 inches deep by 12.9 inches wide by 13.8 inches high and the color is dark gray. This air fryer has special features which include dual heating elements, one at the top and another one at the bottom. No need to flip your food halfway through. There is a pressure touch screen on the top front of the device that you need to put pressure on to activate, which is good for adding a lock dot. You can use the free app called Vesync on your smartphone, or you can use your Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to control the air fryer. It is quick to set up, quiet, and it does not make a mess, or heat up the kitchen. More access tips will be provided to the purchaser including the user manual from the manufacturer in a Word document or braille. 139 $300 Dog and Owners Gift Card Package Donated by Tim and Maria Stone of Scoopmasters You and your doggie are going to enjoy this fantastic package of goodies which include the following gift cards: $100 Chewy's, $100 Amazon, $50 Olive Garden, $50 Cheesecake Factory and two mystery gift cards to be announced after it's sold! How exciting, you can shop and dine out while your doggie is satisfied with their treats! 140 Handmade Olive Green and Caramel Velvet Blanket Donated by Essentially Braille This blanket was made/designed by fiber artist, Tonya Drew and is olive green velvet with a caramel-colored stripe going through it at a diagonal. It was made using a corner-to-corner pattern and a size Q hook. It is a perfect item for anyone who enjoys weighted blankets. It’s very warm. The dimensions are about 43 by 59 inches making it good for a full-size bed or to drape the back of a sofa. What a fantastic blanket to snuggle with by yourself or with someone special! 141 Summer of Love from Woodstock Donated by Maria Hansen Take a trip back to the late sixties, early seventies. Set the mood by relaxing in a bath with this patchouli aromatherapy herbal bar soap. Meditate on the blue and green peace sign magnet saying “imagine” while burning Satya incense on a wooden incense burner decorated with delicate golden leaves. For your pooch, there’s a beautiful Hydra Gear 64 ounce stainless, double-walled bowl in blue tie dye. For your cat, there’s a bottle of Honeysuckle Haze Blend catnip from Meowi Juana. Love equals birds and the bees. For the birds, there’s a colorful VW bus bird house decorated with flowers, hearts, peace signs and the words “peace” and “love” from Woodstock Emporium. From the bees, there’s a small, bees’ wax candle of a bear hugging a beehive with a bee on top of it from Candlestock. There’s a red, black, and silver circular decal of an iconic Woodstock image. On a red background, there’s the upper neck and pegs of a guitar in black with a silver hand and bird. Around the border are the words peace, love, music, and Woodstock. Last of all is a 400-page book “Woodstock Dream” by Elliott Landy, considered to be one of the Woodstock generation’s most important photographers. “More than just a collection of photos from an earth-shaking event, Woodstock Dream recalls the sense of spirit and commitment that swept over an entire generation, at the same time it evokes the vibrant creative energy and incredible playfulness that make the sixties seem more dreamlike than ever.” 142 Maker’s Mark Bourbon Balls Donated by Greater Louisville Council of the Blind 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 is not available to Hawaii or Alaska. 143 $500 Gift Certificate to Jack Stack’s BBQ Donated by Melvin Smith 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: Pork Spare Ribs -1 Full Slab Baby Back Ribs - 1 Full Slab Lamb Ribs – 2 Racks Hickory Pit Beans – 1 Quart Cheesy Corn Bake – 1 Quart KC Original BBQ Sauce - 1 18.6 oz. bottle KC Spicy BBQ Sauce - 1 18.6 oz. bottle KC Hot BBQ Sauce – 1 18.6 oz bottle Pork Spare Ribs are expertly seasoned, slow roasted to perfection over hickory logs, and a delicious choice whether you’re eating a casual meal at home or hosting a crowd for a special occasion. Check out the complete menu at jackstackbbq.com or give them a call at 877-419-7427. 144 $500 Coupon to HumanWare Donated by HumanWare Details for this Coupon: Coupon is valid until June 30, 2024, and may be applied to any HumanWare product sold by HumanWare USA Inc. Coupon is transferrable. Winning auction bidder for this coupon need only send an email to David Bradburn, HumanWare’s Vice President Global Sales at [email protected] providing the name and contact information of the person who will be redeeming the coupon. The coupon has no cash value. 145 Robot Vacuum and Mopper Donated by Margie Donovan Tired of cleaning your floors? We have the perfect thing for you. This robot vacuum and mopper does the job for you. It is especially excellent on hard floors and also vacuums carpets well too. Wow, this truly is a fantastic gift for yourself or someone special in your life! 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. 147A Three Times the Fun Cookie Delight Donated by Brian Charlson Inspired by a trip to an ice cream shop, Brian will bake for you three dozen cookies filled with “Mash-ins.” You will receive 1 dozen each of the following: Peanut Butter cookies with mini peanut butter cups, Toll House cookies with mini-M&M candies and Brown Sugar Oatmeal cookies with toffee bits. You will be the talk of the party any time you bring some of these larger-than-life cookies as your contribution to the festivities; that is if there are any left after you take your first bite. 147B Three Times the Fun Cookie Delight Donated by Brian Charlson Inspired by a trip to an ice cream shop, Brian will bake for you three dozen cookies filled with “Mash-ins.” You will receive 1 dozen each of the following: Peanut Butter cookies with mini peanut butter cups, Toll House cookies with mini-M&M candies and Brown Sugar Oatmeal cookies with toffee bits. You will be the talk of the party any time you bring some of these larger-than-life cookies as your contribution to the festivities; that is if there are any left after you take your first bite. 148 The Grilling and BBQ Collection Donated by Debra Erickson, Executive Chef and Founder of The Blind Kitchen You will enjoy these ten blind-friendly adaptive tools related to a safe, efficient, and accurate grilling experience. The tools in this collection assist with protection against burns, tools for turning foods, tools to help know exactly where the food is on the grill surface, tools to prevent food from falling into the heat source. and tools to assist with preparing and shaping foods. Happy Grilling! The set includes grilling gloves, double spatula, talking thermometer, grill grate, grilling basket, skewers, grilling glove/cloth holders, patty maker, corn cob cleaner and a corn silk brush. 149 $100 A T Guys Gift Certificate Donated by Lucy Edmonds A T Guys provides affordable technology solutions for consumers, businesses, and educational customers. Our product line includes mobile phone software and accessories, portable electronics, screen readers, braille translation software and accessible games. With over 30 years of combined technology experience, our trainers offer customized instruction both in-person or via phone or online voice chat on a wide array of assistive technologies including screen readers, braille displays, embossers, the iPhone and iPad, Android phones, and general accessibility consulting. 150 Lunch with the ACB President Donated by ACB Enjoy one-on-one time with ACB President, Deb Cook Lewis over lunch in Schaumburg, Illinois in 2023 to be determined by the winner and Deb. 151 Keystone Connoisseur Combo Donated by the Pennsylvania Council of the Blind This combo 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! In addition, enjoy the 6 oz Caramel Popcorn, 8 oz Fudge, chocolate covered coffee beans and a 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. Plus, the high bidder's choice of three bottles of wine from Wilhelm Winery shipped directly to their door. Wilhelm Winery is nestled in Western Pennsylvania and prides itself on unique wines made from the finest grapes. 152 Homemade Soft Molasses Cookies Donated by ACB Manager of Communications Kelly Gasque These homemade soft molasses cookies with crackly tops are super chewy and perfectly spiced. Rolled in sugar before baking, these cookies are a wonderful, sweet treat and will melt in your mouth! Segment Three – Michael Garrett and Zelda Gebhard 153 $100 Amazon Gift Card Donated by BITS 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! 154 Two pounds of Anthony Thomas candy and a $50 electronic Amazon gift card Donated by ACB of Ohio The high-quality Anthony Thomas peanut butter and milk chocolate buckeyes are made with only the highest quality ingredients and are a fan favorite. These candies made with creamy peanut butter and chocolate are sure to melt in your mouth in seconds. Enjoy them straight out of the box as a snack or add them as a topping to frozen yogurt or ice cream. What a treat! Will ship directly to the winner after Labor Day to avoid the hot summer temperature. Also included is a $50 Amazon Gift Card to do some shopping while you are enjoying that chocolate! 155 WayAround Starter Pack Donated by ACB Next Generation Keep all your ducks in a row with this Starter Pack from WayAround. The Starter Pack includes 60 total WayTag® products, in an assortment of all their product styles for your kitchen, closet, bathroom, or office. The Starter Pack includes 10 WayClips®, 5 On-metal WayClips, 15 WayTag stickers, 5 On-metal WayTag stickers, 10 WayTag magnets, 5 WayTag 2-hole buttons, and 10 WayTag oval hole buttons. All types of WayTag products connect wirelessly to the WayAround mobile app, linking physical items in your home and office to information you store in your WayAround account. Tag everything with rich information audio tags from WayAround! 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 Mary Kay Illuminea™ Bundle Donated by Amanda Selm This exclusive, new luxury perfume is inspired by Mary Kay Ash and created for the woman whose influence will be felt forever. This signature scent embodies warmth and confidence, just like the light within. You will also enjoy wrapping yourself in a luxurious cream that smooths onto skin like plush cashmere. This beautifully scented Body Soufflé is the perfect complement to Mary Kay Illuminea™ Extrait de Parfum, featuring identical fragrance notes. Instantly moisturize your skin and keep it moisturized for 24 hours. Wow, what a fantastic gift either for yourself or someone special in your life! 159 A Romantic Evening Donated by Friends in Art This package features a $50.00 certificate from Versano’s Chocolate, an exclusive confectioner from New York. Also featured is a certificate good for $60.00 of your choice of wine and a $75.00 cash card. All this could result in a romantic evening or as a self-indulgence. 160 Fun in the Sun! A week at the Wyndham Ocean Walk Resort at Daytona Beach Donated by Tim Paul Must be used August 20-August 27, 2023. This unit is a one bedroom, one bath, fully equipped kitchen, with 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 and more. 161 Noah’s Ark Music Box Donated by Patty Slaby This music box with wonderful music and unique shape, would make a great gift whether for Christmas, birthday, or other occasion. The creative music box is made of high-quality resin, is durable, and can accompany you for a longer time. It is very detailed with exquisite carvings and beautiful colors hand-painted by the artist. This fantastic music box is beautifully designed and requires no battery. Once gently rotated the clockwork to the right and then released, the music will be playing the song Canyon. The size of the music box is 6.3 inches long and 6.3 inches high. What a perfect conversational piece for either your mantle or living room. 162 Kentucky Derby Pie Donated by Kentucky Council of the Blind Kern's Kitchen Kentucky Derby Pie®! Kern's Kitchen crafts each pie, one at a time, according to a legendary secret recipe. Premium chocolate and choice walnuts are folded into a decadent filling, then baked in a delicate crust. 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, 1-pound-4-oz. pie stays fresh for about 14 days. Ready to warm and serve or freeze for later use. Serves 8 to 10. 163 Texas Gift Card Bundle Donated by ACB of Texas You will enjoy having this fantastic bundle of gift cards to either shop or dine on with some friends or family or just by yourself! 164 Swarovski Iconic Swan pendant Donated by Peggy and Bob Carpenter Our Iconic Swan motif, the symbol of Swarovski, takes center stage in this stunning pendant. Beautifully embellished with a gradation of blue crystals set in our exclusive crystal Pointing® technique, it will add color and sparkle to any day or evening look. The pendant comes on a rhodium plated chain and is 14 7/8 inches and the Pendant size is 3/4 inch by 5/8 inch. What a fantastic gift for that special person in your life! 165 Authentic Patriotic Flag Donated by Georgia Council of the Blind Visually Impaired Veterans of America, Cecily Laney Nipper, and Marsha Farrow Show your love of America with the American Braille Flag. This framed Full-Color Polymer Tactile Braille American Flag designed from a durable polymer and recommended for permanent in-door display only. The flag measures 15 inch by 19 inch and weighs approximately 5 lbs. (Brass color frame and mounting hardware included). The American Braille flag is tactile with alternating raised lines to represent the red and white stripes indicated by a Braille W and R at the right of each stripe, and a recessed square in the upper left of the flag with the fifty raised stars to represent the 50 states of the union. This truly beautiful and unique gift has the pledge of allegiance written in braille inside of the recessed stripes. This red, white, and blue American Braille flag will make a colorful and patriotic display for either yours, or a loved one’s home. Let your fingers trace the stars and stripes of our nation’s flag. It will be sent to you between 4 and 7 weeks following the auction. 166 Orbit Writer bundle Donated by the Braille Revival League The Orbit Writer is a hand-held Bluetooth Braille keyboard, perfect for connecting to a smart phone which also includes not only the Orbit Writer itself, but two carrying cases and a 41-minute MP3 getting started tutorial. Wow, what a fantastic bundle to have for yourself! 167 Entertaining with Ease Donated by Council of Citizens with Low Vision International Entertaining can be quick and easy. This assortment of Tastefully Simple mixes and treats will enable you to easily serve your family or friends food they are sure to enjoy. The box includes the following:  One 19-oz. box of Beautiful Beer Bread Mix - fill your home with the aroma of this warm, buttery, and fresh bread from your oven in under an hour. One 17-oz. box of Sunny Lemon Pound Cake and Icing mix - lusciously light, with real bits of lemon peel, this beautiful pound cake is always a showstopper. One box with two packets of Artichoke and Spinach Warm Dip Mix - creamy, cheesy, and bubbly, this warm dip is a classic crowd pleaser. One 16.5-oz. box Nan’s Apple Cake Mix - just add your favorite kind of apples or fruit to the mix to create a treat that tastes like it was made by Nana herself. Classy Chocolate Pound Cake Mix - A slice of chocolate heaven. Dreamy and decadent, this rich dessert is great served with whipped cream, fresh fruit, or ice cream. One jar of Creamy Caramel Sauce - smooth, buttery and simply delicious. Drizzle over fresh apples, ice cream or your favorite desserts. 168 Coffee Anyone? Donated by ACB of Minnesota If you have a Keurig coffee maker, this is a must bid for you. You can choose from a box of 80 count pods of multiple flavors or a box of 100 pods of the same flavor. 169 $125 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. $125 in spending at Amazon! 170 Lunch with the ACB Executive Director Donated by ACB Enjoy one-on-one time with ACB Executive Director, Dan Spoone, over lunch in Schaumburg, Illinois in 2023 to be determined by the winner and Dan. 171 Louisiana Cajun Gift Box and LSU Women Championship Throw  Donated by Louisiana Council of the Blind Enjoy this Cajun gift box which includes delicious products: Cajun seasoning, crawfish, crab and shrimp boil, seasoned fish fry, New Orleans style fish fry with lemon, red beans and rice mix, jambalaya mix, gumbo mix, dirty rice mix, cobbler mix and shrimp creole mix. Plus, you can snuggle up with this fantastic LSU women championship throw! The championship throw has a unique design using high-quality threads with a traditional double-fold coordinating binding with LSU team colors purple and gold. The size of this throw is 55 by 60 inches. 172A Two Dozen Golden Apricot-Walnut Squares Baked and Donated by ACB Associate Director of Development Jo Lynn Bailey-Page Enjoy a burst of California sunshine in every bite of these powdered sugar-dusted squares! Each crisp, buttery shortbread treat is topped with a brown sugar meringue full of tender, locally grown, chopped dried California apricots, and toasted organic walnuts. Packed in a decorative tin, your homemade cookies will arrive extra-fresh and ready to serve. Note: contains nuts, eggs, and dried fruit. 172B Two Dozen Golden Apricot-Walnut Squares Baked and Donated by ACB Associate Director of Development Jo Lynn Bailey-Page Enjoy a burst of California sunshine in every bite of these powdered sugar-dusted squares! The base of each crisp, buttery shortbread treat is topped with a brown sugar meringue full of tender, locally grown, chopped dried California apricots, and toasted organic walnuts. Packed in a decorative tin, your homemade cookies will arrive extra-fresh and ready to serve. Note: contains nuts, eggs, and dried fruit. 173 One-year Individual Bookshare Subscription Donated by the Library Users of America You will enjoy this one-year individual subscription to Bookshare. You choose the books you want from a library of over a million titles. You can download up to 150 books per month. Whether you like mysteries and westerns, craft books, cookbooks, historical fiction, romances or biographies, books for kids and teens, how-to books, or books about business, education, history, science, sports and more. Bookshare has you covered. Download in your choice of formats and read on your computer, Alexa device, notetaker, smartphone etc. A full year of serious and leisure reading. 174 Handmade Sapphire Jewelry Set Donated by Charlotte Lang This lovely set would be a great collection for those who love matching pieces, or a wonderful birthstone set. The 10-millimeter beads are smooth, round, blue sapphires. The 18-inch necklace closes with a large spring ring clasp. It is hand-knotted between each bead. The 7-inch bracelet stretches easily on and off the wrist. The earrings are about 1-1/2 inches long and dangle from silver-tone hooks. This exquisite set will dress up any ensemble! 175A Two Dozen Homemade Shortbread Cookies Donated by Deb Trevino and Delaware Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired We are pleased to offer two dozen fresh-baked mouth-watering authentic shortbread cookies guaranteed to explode on your palate with luscious buttery goodness. These are great with milk, coffee, or your favorite tea. Next to Walker's, these are the best I've ever tasted. If you plan to give a tasty treat to someone you love, don’t miss this opportunity! 175B Two Dozen Homemade Shortbread Cookies Donated by Deb Trevino and Delaware Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired We are pleased to offer two dozen fresh-baked mouth-watering authentic shortbread cookies guaranteed to explode on your palate with luscious buttery goodness. These are great with milk, coffee, or your favorite tea. Next to Walker's, these are the best I've ever tasted. If you plan to give a tasty treat to someone you love, don’t miss this opportunity! 176 A five-year license of the Fusion software Donated by The Florida Council of the Blind This is an adaptive software package that includes the JAWS screen reader and ZoomText Magnifier/Reader. The owner of this software will be able to use the JAWS screen reader or the ZoomText enlargement software as individual applications. Starting the software with the Fusion Icon will bring both access products together for a good user experience. At the end of the five-year license, the user will need to cancel the software or pick up the yearly fee for renewal. 177 Joann’s Fudge (6 slices) Donated by Michigan Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired Joan and Frank Nephew opened the first Joann's Fudge Store on Mackinac (pronounced Mackinaw) Island. Today, Joann's Fudge is a third-generation family business that continues Joan and Frank's commitment to providing high quality products. Each slice is ½ pound for a total of three pounds. You can order six slices of one flavor or mix and match from the list below. Flavors: Butter Pecan, Chocolate, Chocolate Cherry, Chocolate Cookie Crunch, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Chocolate Pecan, Chocolate Toffee, Chocolate Turtle, Chocolate Walnut, Double Dark Chocolate, Double Dark Chocolate Cherry Walnut, Double Dark Chocolate Espresso, Double Dark Chocolate Mint, Double Dark Salted Caramel, German Chocolate, Maple Walnut, Peanut Butter, Pumpkin Pie, Raspberry Truffle, Rocky Road, Vanilla Salted Caramel. 178 Handmade Denim Purse Donated by Keri Bishop A purse made from recycled tan jeans purse is made from the upper part of the pants using the existing pockets as purse pockets. Fabric from the legs were used to make the shoulder straps. Purse is the 2-strap style with a strap on each side like a large tote bag. Straps are medium length and long enough to be worn over one shoulder. The purse is lined with a navy and tan jungle print. And an accent belt is made from the same fabric. 179 $250 Certificate to Justin Boots Donated by ACB of Texas Fort Worth Chapter You will enjoy this fantastic certificate to Justin Boot Company. This company has been handcrafting western footwear In the U.S. since 1879 when founder H.J. Justin mastered the craft of boot-making using only the finest leathers and quality materials for superior craftsmanship.       Segment Four – Jeff Thom and Terri-Lynn Higashi 180 Relax and Unwind with GDUI Donated by GDUI After returning home from guiding your human, hang up your leash on this red wall hook measuring 5 inches long by 2 inches wide. The shape is a dog’s rear end and hind legs with a curled tail serving as the hook. Then run over and check out your Park Life Design Capri cotton toy basket (gray and off-white, measuring 12 by 16 by 12 inches). What’s inside? First, a ZippyPaws Burrow Bunny ‘n Carrot toy. This is a plush, carrot-shaped puzzle holding 3 plush bunnies with squeakers. It’s fun figuring out how to get the bunnies out of the carrot measuring 7 inches long, 6 inches across top and tapering down to about 2 inches at the bottom. There’s another toy with two red balls fixed on each end of a thick red and black rope with a black sturdy plastic handle between the balls and they are 12 inches long. Oh wow! There’s also an 8-inch extra-large, bacon-flavored Bark Bone for tough chewers! By now, I would appreciate a couple ice cubes or some water from the 36 oz Avalanche collapsible bowl (gray with red trim). There’s also a clear, collapsible 16-20 oz. water bottle. It’s time to snuggle up on my red Coleman roll-up travel bed 24 by 36 by 2 inches. It has a durable water-resistant nylon top, a waterproof PVC base and polyester fill. Fold in half lengthwise, roll up and fasten with two sturdy buckles. Machine wash and line dry. Finally, there are two rolls of pick-up bags and six iridescent safety, wrap-around wrist bands. These bands make me and my person more visible when walking at night. They can be fastened to my harness, collar or leash or wrapped around my handler’s wrist, upper arm, or clothing. 181 Hawaiian Beach and Snack Surprise Donated by Hawaii Association of the Blind Get a feel of the islands with surprises that you can use at the beach like a tropical towel, hat, coconut suntan lotion, and a Hawaiian bag. What about those snacks like macadamia nuts, cookies, juices, and a few other goodies? So many beautiful things here in the islands to use and enjoy. 182 Three Pounds Homemade Chocolate Fudge without Nuts Donated by Terri Nettles You will love this scrumptious homemade chocolate fudge, either with some friends or just by yourself. Wow, this truly is a delicious treat to enjoy! 183 $100 Outback Steakhouse Gift Card Donated by AAVL Give the gift of steak or even a blooming onion with this $100 gift card. Enjoy dining and having some laughs with some friends or family! 184 Fire TV 32" 2-Series 720p HD Smart TV and the accessory Donated by BITS Introducing Amazon Fire TV 32" 2-Series 720p HD smart TV, stream live TV without cable. This fire TV 2-Series is great for HD entertainment for any room. This high-definition TV will bring movies and shows to life in HD 720p resolution, with support for HDR 10, HLG, and Dolby Digital Audio. All your entertainment in one place - Fire TV gives you quick access to live TV, video games, and music, and lets you stream over 1 million movies and TV episodes with subscriptions to Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and more. Many additional features   to be coming this summer for Amazon Fire TV devices and this bundle comes with Amazon’s Alexa Pro-enabled remote with full back lighting, more buttons for controlling your television, a Find My Remote feature and so much more. 185 A Basket of Halloween Designs by Temp-tations Donated by Leslie and Jeff Thom and Adele Moller This Halloween basket of goodies includes: a table runner, set of four napkins with napkin rings. Napkins have embroidery designs with spider webs and bats. The napkin rings designs are Esmeralda the cat, Little Mum the mummy, Frankie the monster, and Marshmallow the ghost. Also included are a Halloween dish towel and a set of three dishwasher and oven safe Halloween Figural plates. 186 Echo Dot 5th Generation and Amazon Battery Base Donated by Library Users of America Includes a charcoal Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) and a Made for Amazon Battery Base in black. Enjoy clearer vocals, deeper bass, and vibrant sound in any room. Play music, audiobooks, and podcasts from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, and others or via Bluetooth. Make your Echo Dot portable with the Made for Amazon Battery Base. Enjoy your music away from the power outlet with the integrated battery lasting up to 5 hours. 187 Decadent Basket of Delicious Treats Donated by Oklahoma Council of the Blind Make the best of every occasion with this beautiful basket full of Chickasaw Nation’s Bedré Fine Chocolate 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 and 16 oz. Premium Dark Chocolate Sauce. 188 Scents of Hawaii Collection Donated by Hawaii Association of the Blind Enjoy this luxurious collection of bath and body products made in Hawaii. This gift basket includes: Maui coconut oil mini soap set - 5 different tropical scents. Coconut shell candle from Bubble Shack Hawaii - lilikoi shave ice scent. Laki Naturals shower fizzy two pack - sea breeze grapefruit scent. Aloha ‘Aina pure Hawaiian coconut milk soap from Maui. Ili salt bath scrub made on Kauai - ginger scented. Plumeria Sunrise shower gel from Bubble Shack Hawaii. 189 $100 Amazon Gift Card Donated by ACB Board Director Terry Pacheco 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! 190 Pat’s Beef Jerky Gift Box Donated by The Kansas Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired This fantastic beef jerky is from A Land of Kansas Company. The box features four different flavors of beef jerky made from Kansas beef, and two packages of beef stick. Wow, you will enjoy this delicious treat either with some friends or just by yourself! 191 Fall Harvest Design by Temp-tations Donated by Leslie and Jeff Thom and Adele Moller Enjoy the following: A Thanksgiving dish towel, a three-quart Figural ceramic white casserole dish, designed with acorns and leaves, matching place mats, napkins, and napkin rings. Wow, what a fantastic conversational piece on your table for your fall festivities! 192 Enstrom Milk Chocolate Almond Toffee 2-lb. Box Donated by ACB Media and IT Manager Rick Morin The all-natural traditional almond toffee is hand-crafted, gluten-free, and kosher dairy. 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 the winner to arrange shipment to consider options to avoid heat damage during shipping. 193 Delicato Family Wines $150 gift card Donated by California Council of the Blind A family-owned winery with nearly a century of history of farming grapes in California and of crafting superior quality wines. Anchored by a long-term focus, the Indelicato family have infused their culture of integrity, hard work, and high standards into the fabric of the dynamic wine company they’ve built. The states they do not ship to are Hawaii, Indiana, Utah, Alaska, Mississippi, and New Jersey. You can select either white or red wine with this $150 certificate. Enjoy this wine either with some friends or family members over some laughs! 194 Computers for the Blind Certificate Donated by Computers for the Blind The winner will receive a certificate to be redeemed for our standard laptop computer which is a $200 value. The laptop will be delivered directly to the winner with JAWS or ZoomText ready to go. Standard refurbished laptop includes Intel Core i5 Processor or higher, 8 GB Memory, 240 GB Solid State Drive, 14-inch Screen, internal WIFI, Speakers, and webcam. 195 Goodie Bag from ICB Donated by Illinois Council of the Blind One ICB Cooler Tote, one ICB Aqua Sleeve to carry and keep cool your favorite beverages, one ICB T-shirt size XL, A Chicago 18-ounce stainless steel tumbler to put a drink in, $25 Amazon Gift Card, $25 Dunkin Gift Card, and a $50 Garrett Popcorn Gift Card. 196 Power Tower Donated by ACB of Minnesota This multiple outlet power strip tower has twelve grounded 3-prong AC outlets spaced out to accommodate different size plugs. The five high speed USB charging ports will meet your electronic charging needs. Charge your iPhone, iPad, tablet, or other devices. The 16-foot heavy duty cord ensures high conductivity and safety. The 45dglow profile flat plug and the vertical design makes this tower more space-saving than a traditional power strip. 1500 Joules surge protection combined with 15-amp circuit breaker, protects electronic devices; the reliable overload switch will turn off power automatically. There are two switches controlling separate panels, so you can turn one side of plugs off if you do not need to charge many devices at once. 197A 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 loaf of chocolate banana bread 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. 197B 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 loaf of chocolate banana bread 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. 198 Holiday Set by Temp-tations Donated by Leslie and Jeff Thom and Adele Moller This Holiday Set includes a ceramic figurine scarecrow driving a truck with pumpkins in the back with a metal figurine of a red pickup truck with 4th of July, harvest, and Christmas display decorations that fit in the back of the truck plus, a harvest-design table runner. What a fantastic conversational piece to have for yourself or to give as a gift to someone special! 199 $125 Gift Card to Omaha Steaks 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. 200 Large Wicker Basket with Goodies Made in Iowa Donated by the Iowa Council of the United Blind Here is a sampling of items that one lucky bidder will receive: Summer Sausage and Salami from the famous Amana Colonies, Beer Bread in a bottle (just add a can of beer, assortment of Jams; Peach Blueberry, Pumpkin Butter and Rhubarb for example, Flavored Popcorn such as Bourbon Spiked, Carmel Cheddar and Snickerdoodle, Cereal Krispie in the shape of Iowa, Roasted Nuts, Colorful Muffin Mixes and homemade Fudge. 201 $75 Hayward Popcorn Certificate Donated by Becky Gleason Do you love popcorn, fudge, cndy, or even maybe hot chocolate or cappuccino? Well, we have it all just waiting for you to select. Hayward/Mainstreet Gourmet Popcorn has many different flavors to choose from. You and Becky will go through the Hayward website together and she will place your order for you. It will be shipped directly from Hayward/Mainstreet Gourmet directly to your door. Choose $75.00 worth of yummy goodness! If you have never had Hayward, you are in for a treat! 202 Home Baked Cookies from Andrea Conner’s Kitchen Donated by Andrea Conner These yummy cookies melt in your mouth! The light, buttery goodness of a crescent formed into a ball are loaded with chopped pecans, flavored with a hint of vanilla, then dusted in powdered sugar. One dozen with almond flavor and one dozen cocoa flavor. They’re sure to satisfy your cookie craving! Enjoy these scrumptious cookies yourself or share with friends or family! 203 $50 Amazon Gift Card Donated by Arkansas Quasar Chapter 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! 204 The Pocket Bible Donated by Rev. Ray Raysor, President, D.C. 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. Available in your choice of 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 are available. 205 Turquoise Gemstone Bracelet Donated by Connie Jacomini This turquoise bracelet has a generation round cabochon gemstone and will look lovely on your wrist. It is very easy to put on. You just slide it on your wrist, and it fits anyone and comes with a polish cloth. What a fantastic gift to give that someone special in your life!

On May 23, HBO Max became Max and launched with over 6,500 hours of audio described content thanks to the 2020 agreement that was negotiated by Disability Rights Advocates (DRA) on behalf of the American Council of the Blind (ACB) and Bay State Council of the Blind. What is Max?  Max is a streaming platform from Warner Bros. Discovery that will replace HBO Max. It is the destination for HBO Originals, Warner Bros. films, Max Originals, the DC universe, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, an expansive offering of kids content, and best-in-class programming across food, home, reality, lifestyle and documentaries from leading brands like HGTV, Food Network, Discovery Channel, TLC, Investigation Discovery and more.  When Will Max Launch?  Max will launch on May 23.  Will I have access to Max?  Current HBO Max subscribers will have access to Max at the same price as their HBO Max subscription and will have access to their current plan features for at least 6 months depending on their current subscription length.  Others can sign up as a new Max subscriber. Max will offer three pricing options, giving subscribers the choice to select which plan best fits the needs of their household.  Max with Ads: 2 concurrent streams, 1080p resolution, no offline downloads, 5.1 surround sound quality  $9.99/month o $99.99/year  Max Ad-Free: 2 concurrent streams, 1080 resolution, 30 offline downloads, 5.1 surround sound quality  $15.99/month o $149.99/year  Max Ultimate Ad-Free: 4 concurrent streams, up to 4K UHD resolution, 100 offline downloads (may include restrictions in certain content categories), Dolby Atmos sound quality.  $19.99/month o $199.99/year  Note: Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon provide Audio Description tracks in Dolby 5.1. Audio Description tracks are not provided in Dolby Atmos.  discovery+ subscribers (who are not also already HBO Max subscribers) will not have access to Max but can sign-up as new Max customers for an expanded catalog. We’ll offer ample opportunities for them to check out Max.  Customers can visit the help page to find out more.  What To Expect on Launch Day  If you are a current HBO Max subscriber, depending on what device you are using, on May 23 your HBO Max app will either automatically update to the Max app or will prompt you to download a new Max app. Devices that will automatically update are: Roku, FireTV, Fire Tablet, Vizio, Web, Comcast and Cox. The devices that will prompt you to download a new app are: iPhone, iPad, AppleTV, LG, Google TV, Android TV, Android Mobile, Samsung, PlayStation, XBOX. HBO Max subscribers will have their previous profiles, settings, watch history, “Continue Watching” and “My List” items waiting for them to stream on Max. All HBO Max customers will receive an email with instructions on how to migrate from HBO Max to Max. All the information on migrating to Max can also be found beginning on May 23 at the following link: help.max.com/hbo-is-max.  How Will Max Be Different from HBO Max -Audio Descriptive Content and Navigation  More Audio Descriptive Content Than Ever Before  We are pleased to announce that there will be more than 6,500 hours of Audio Descriptive Content available on Max as of launch. This library now includes favorites from lifestyle brands like Magnolia, TLC, and HGTV as well as the HBO Originals and Max Originals we know and love. The Audio Description library is always growing.  Audio Description indicators on Content Details Pages  Every Series or Movie has a “Content Details Page” that contains extra information to help you determine what to watch. That information can range from plot descriptions to ratings to cast and crew details. New for Max, Content Details Pages will also include an icon to indicate if Audio Description is available. Screen readers will read the icon as “Audio Description Available”. AppleTV, iPhones and Android Mobile will temporarily read as “A D”.  Audio Description Library Page  Just like with HBO Max, Max will maintain an “Audio Description Library Page.” It will include all the functionality you’ve come to expect from HBO Max plus even more. Like in HBO Max, you can filter by genre or see all titles alphabetically. As an enhancement in Max, you will also be presented with a personalized “For You” rail immediately following the title of the page and within each genre filter. This will help surface the most relevant and popular content for you, enhancing your content discovery experience.  With additional content coming onto Max, more genre filters have been added to find content faster, including new filters for Food and Home, Sports, and Science and Nature.  With the launch of Max, only Series that have more than 90% of episodes described will appear on the Audio Description Library Page. This will help to prevent you from starting a series, only to encounter significant gaps in description. Regardless of the 90% threshold, all episodes with Audio Description will be indicated on the program’s Content Details Page and available within the Video Player.  Find Audio Description in More Places  On HBO Max, the Audio Description Library Page was found in the main menu. In Max, you will find the Audio Description Library Page in the “Browse by Genre” row within each of the Home, Series, Movies and Search pages. The “Browse by Genre” row will always appear as the last row. Within the Series and Movies pages, you can also utilize the Audio Description Tab to quickly filter for Audio Descriptive Content. That’s five more ways we are integrating Audio Description into the experience for all users.  On web, you will still find a link in the footer to take you to the Audio Description Library Page.  Like HBO Max, you can still use the search terms ‘Audio Description’ or ‘DVS’ to search for Audio Descriptive Content.  All content with Audio Description will also be listed on the ACB Audio Description Project website.  Screen Reader Support  At launch, Max will support screen reader technology on Web, Roku, Vizio, LG, Samsung, XBOX, PlayStation 5, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Android Mobile, Android TV, Google TV, FireTV, DirecTV, Comcast, and Cox. While we aim to provide an equivalent experience to HBO Max, as with any new technology platform, the experience might not be perfect on day one, particularly with respect to mobile and tablet devices. We will continue to work hard to improve the experience with every release.  Unfortunately, we will not be able to support PlayStation 4 Text To Speech or Samsung Voice Assistant at launch. Samsung Voice Assistant may be the default screen reader technology on Samsung phones sold on or before November 2020. Efforts are ongoing to support these technologies and we apologize for any inconvenience. In the interim, some Samsung devices may download TalkBack for screen reader support. Help with screen reader can also be found in our Help Center beginning May 23.  Color Contrast and Magnification Support  Like HBO Max, Max will support magnification up to 200%. Each page and component within Max has been designed with appropriate color contrast ratios.  We Want to Hear From You  This community is important to us. Please feel free to reach out to us with comments, suggestions or requests at any time. Beginning May 23, You can visit our Help Center. You can call us at 1-855-442-6629 or you can email us at [email protected]. Our team is also available on Facebook and Twitter as @maxhelp.