20220704 Preserving Our Memories Originally Aired July 4, 2022, on ACB Media

memories are more than stuffing pictures into a shoebox. Attendees found out how to preserve tapes and videos and how to begin collecting oral histories with Michael Hudson, Director of the American Printing House Museum. Always an inspiring speaker, Michael was sure to get participants motivated to actively collect those memories of your kids, cousins, and school and ACB friends.

Edited By: Tony Swartz

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20220703 GDB Breakfast Originally Aired July 3, 2022, on ACB Media GDB graduates connected with friends and staff. Those considering the guide dog lifestyle were welcome. Edited By: Michael Moran

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20220702 AABT Breakfast and Program Originally Aired July 2, 2022, on ACB Media The Statue of Liberty - The Rest of the Story. The history of the Statue of Liberty - A humorous and insightful program from the most requested historical speaker in Nebraska! Presenter: Darrel W. Draper, Plattsmouth NE Edited By: Michael Moran

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20220624 Science for Superheroes: Video presentation and discussion of Cryopreservation Originally Aired June 24, 2022, on ACB Media

A demonstration of how guide dog sperm samples from male breeders are frozen and stored. Other topics touched on are genetic diversity, Dual careers for dogs and superheroes for years to come. Speaker: Zuhey Medina-Gonzalez, Director, Genetics, Reproduction, & Puppy Care, Southeastern Guide Dog

Edited By: Jenine Stanley

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20220623 GDUI: School Updates Originally Aired June 23, 2022, on ACB Media

This was a double session of this ever-popular update from the guide dog schools. Edited By: Jenine Stanley

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20220624 Residential Adjustment to Blindness Originally Aired June 24, 2022, on ACB Media

A Training Center Panel – Attendees joined ACB Students for a panel which featured representatives from three blindness training centers: • The Hellen Keller Center • The Carroll Center for the Blind • one of the National Federation of The Blind centers These three centers are located across the country, and their representatives joined us to speak about the programs offered within them. Learn how their programs can help you gain your independence in travel, cooking, reading, writing, using technology, doing recreational activities, and more. Attendees learned about the importance of having a positive attitude on blindness. There was a Question and Answer period at the end of the session.

Edited By: Herbie Allen

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20220623 Seeing Eye Woofs and Wags Originally Aired June 23, 2022, on ACB Media

Have you ever thought about partnering with a guide dog? Wondering what we have been up to over the last year? Attendees hung out with us and got their questions answered and learned about The Seeing Eye's program and what we've been up to this last year. If you have a question you want to still get answer, send it to [email protected]

Edited By: Michael Moran

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20220623 Reaching Beyond Their Borders: International Programs of US Schools for the Blind Originally Aired June 23, 2022, on ACB Media

Did you know that some US organizations for the blind have thriving international programs? Attendees learned about what they do, who they serve, and heard about some of their successes. Presenters included: • Mark Richert, International Program Coordinator, Overbrook School for the Blind, Arlington, VA • Katherine Holland, Executive Director, International, Perkins School for the Blind, Watertown, MA • Lee Kumutat, Vice President of Communications, Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired-San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.

Edited By: Herbie Allen

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