THE
Braille Forum
Volume XLIII April 2005 No. 7
Published By
The American Council of the Blind
THE AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND STRIVES TO INCREASE THE INDEPENDENCE, SECURITY, EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY, AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE.
Christopher Gray, President
Melanie Brunson, Executive Director
Sharon Lovering, Acting Editor
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Copyright 2005
American Council of the Blind

This Issue of
THE BRAILLE FORUM
Is Dedicated to the Memory of
JAMES R. OLSEN
December 1, 1942-February 13, 2005

CAPTION
Jim Olsen smiles during a lull at the registration office at the Pittsburgh convention. He is seated in a chair behind a table, wearing a name tag over his white shirt and patterned tie.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

In Memoriam: James R. Olsen, by Christopher Gray
Reflections, by Melanie Brunson
Memories of Jim, by Jean Mann
A Legacy of the Scholarship Program, by Patty Slaby
Jim Olsen's Heart of Gold, by Sharon Lovering
Goodbye, Jim, by Ardis Bazyn
Memories of Jim Olsen, by Lynne Koral
Readers' Tributes to Jim Olsen
ACB National Staff Member Honored
Solitary Sojourn, by Teddie-Joy Remhild
Chrissie Cochrane Joins the Staff of ACB Radio
Summary of the Mid-Year Meeting of the ACB Board of Directors, by Winifred Downing
No Rest for the Weary! A Look at the Upcoming 2005 National Convention, by Cynthia Towers
More Tour Information, by Berl Colley
Board of Publications Hosts Internet Candidates' Page
It's Time to Get SASI, by Karyn Campbell
Affiliate News
Meet CFVI, by Cindy Burgett
Melatonin Production and Cancer Risk: A Study, by Steven Lockley
Letters to the Editor
Here and There, by Sarah Blake
High Tech Swap Shop

ACB Officers, ACB Board of Directors, and Board of Publications

CORRECTION

There were two errors in the article entitled "ACB Welcomes 18 New Life Members" (February 2005). Susie Davis of Raleigh, N.C., was listed as having purchased her own life membership. In fact, the North Carolina Council of the Blind purchased Davis' life membership. The life membership in memory of the late Wayne Yelton, presented to Patricia Yelton of Mebane, N.C., was also purchased by the North Carolina Council of the Blind. We regret the errors.


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