20250708 1300 A Story of Identity Theft and the Legal Issues Involved Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2025, on ACB Media Participants heard from a woman victimized by identity theft and found out about the role of a prosecutor's office and that of the police department or sheriff's office. Presenters: Deborah E. Joyce, Hawaii, and Chris Prentice, Levelland, Texas

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20250708 0730 BRL Breakfast Whats so Great About UEB Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2025, on ACB Media 2 The Unified English Braille Code (UEB) has met with some controversy and resistance since its adoption in the United States in 2015. Our presenter is a blind NLS Certified UEB Transcriber who explained the major changes to the braille code introduced by UEB, the reasons for those changes, benefits of UEB, and tips to make learning UEB easier.

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20250707 1730 Brain Teasers Exercise Your Mind and Learn About Famous People from Dallas Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2025, on ACB Media 3 Participants tried out their hand at Dallas Texas knowledge! The Multi-Cultural Affairs committee would like to invite you to have some fun with us and see how much you know about the celebrities that are from the Dallas Texas area. This was a chance to connect with your fellow ACB members and earn some wonderful bragging rights for your celebrity knowledge. Hope to see you there.

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20250705 1600 Introduction to Investing Originally Broadcasted July 5, 2025, on ACB Media 3 Participants joined us for an engaging and accessible "Introduction to Investing" workshop designed especially for beginners. During this interactive session, Chris Peterson, AFC, Cody Bair, CPA, and Kane Brolin, CFP, introduced Penny Forward's brand-new online course, Introduction to Investing. Attendees received a clear overview of investing basics, learned how investing can help you build long-term financial security, and explored how blind and low vision people can confidently navigate the investing world. There was also plenty of time for questions, so bring your curiosity-we're here to help you take the first steps toward becoming an informed investor. Presenters: Chris Peterson, AFC, Richfield, MN, Cody Bair, CPA, Denver, CO, and Kane Brolin, CFP, Mishawak, IN

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20250705 0800 AABT Breakfast From Smart Devices to Chatbots How AI Is Helpful for Blind Students Originally Broadcasted July 5, 2025, on ACB Media AI is not here to replace teachers-it's a tool that can support learning in new ways. From reading text aloud to providing descriptions of images. AI helps blind students access information, work creatively, and engage in the classroom. Participants learned how AI can make education easier, not harder. Presenter: Shawn Keen, AI Guru, AI For The Blind, Fort Worth, TX.

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20250627 1130 ACBF Spotlight - From Student to President of the Board Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2025, on ACB Media 2 The Overbrook School for the Blind in Philadelphia is one of the oldest schools for the blind in the United States. It is a private school, not operated by the state of Pennsylvania. Lyle Sine entered Overbrook as a preschooler in 1962, and he graduated from high school there in 1977. Lyle was elected to serve as the Alumni representative to the Overbrook Board of Trustees in 2018, and he became the first visually impaired person to serve as President of the Board in 2023. Participants shared his journey from student to president and learned how a private school for the blind provides its many programs in today's world.

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20250626 1430 Expert Advice on Retirement Planning and Investing for the Future Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2025 on ACB Media 5 Are you worried that you might live longer than your money? How do we plan for an uncertain future? The Royal Bank Of Canada investment manager and financial planner has the answers to these questions and many more. Participants joined the ACB Resource Development team and our ACB investment advisor for this informative session on how to plan for your retirement and make the right choices for your Individual Retirement Account (IRA). Presenter: Mike Dickson - RBC Wealth Management Financial Advisor

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20250626 1430 Accessible FT8 Ham Radios Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2025 on ACB Media 2 This session from ACBRA featured a Podcast followed by time for questions with John Farina W2QCY on making radios accessible for blind and low vision hams.

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20240709 1300 Financial Literacy for Students Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Recorder Personal finance is essential to independent and prudent living. As a student, you are in one of the most transformative times of your life. ACBS presented a seminar that can help students gain confidence in a plethora of financial aspects, including taxes, monthly budgets, and available grants and scholarships. Edited By: Doug Hunsinger

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20240708 1430 Fashion Forward-How to Dress to Impress Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Recorder When an event is "business professional", specifically how should you dress? For students and young professionals, the dialogue surrounding fashions and dress codes is confusing, even to those who are sighted. ACBS's event aims to strengthen confidence in personal fashion, inform about appropriate attire in different circumstances, and bring different tips and tricks from visually impaired and sighted fashionistas. Edited By: Darcy Burnard

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