Sound Prints

KSB Alumni sponsors and new Board; announcements from the American Council of the Blind; news and information from around the Internet

Highlights from the banquet program at the Kentucky School for the Blind Alumni Reunion, including the "From Segregation to Integration" presentation by speaker Janet Williams

KCB members share their impressions of the 2022 ACB Conference and Convention from various points of view

ACB Families Goes to Camp - edited presentation from the ACB Conference and Convention filled with songs, stories, camp memories and even a skit

Announcements; from the archives - February 14, 2016 - APH celebrates acquisition of rare Louis Braille book, Eddie Myers remembers the 1966 championship wrestling team at the Kentucky School for the Blind, and Carla Ruschival demonstrates a countertop grill

Convention events happening June 22 through June 25; news about exhibits and tours; convention sessions announced by email after the program went to print; plus new Braille on Demand service from NLS

Accessing audio description on TV, cable, and streaming services such as Netflix, plus how to find information on described programs; presenters included Brian and Kim Charlson, Nona Haroyan and Judy Dixon, author of a instruction book on how to access audio description.

Paul Edwards spotlights Braille Revival League (BRL) and Library Users of America (LUA) events at the upcoming ACB convention; 10 sources of free ebooks and audiobooks on the Internet; big plans at The American Printing House to expand its museum and showcase the Helen Keller collection

Announcing the first 2022 KCB Assistive Technology grant plus guidelines and how to apply; low vision events at the ACB convention sponsored by CCLVI; new braille/lowvision game for children and adults, new magazines from BARD and your library, how a blind guy saved a sighted friend's computer data, and a look back in time

Archaeology and black history at the Kentucky School for the Blind; International Relations Committee events at the upcoming ACB conference and convention; 22 events in the history of library services for the blind and print disabled

News; announcements; Janet Dickelman, ACB Convention Co-ordinator, on the 2022 virtual and in-person convention overview, registration and hotel reservations; how every KCB member can participate in the convention; household tips and some fun

announcements, Ten smartphone myths; play games on your Alexa devices

News and announcements; Chris Peterson from Penny Forward shares information on staying financially healthy through assets, budgeting and credit.

Announcements; overview of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and asset protection

ACB reports progress in accessibility of home medical tests; a glimpse into the history of the neighborhood around the American Printing House for the Blind; finding information on the Internet

It's a myth that you cannot work if you receive Social Security or SSI benefits. Discover how much you can earn, what expenses can be excluded from your income so you can earn more, and the special rules that apply to recipients who are blind or who have low vision. An ACB Families presentation.

Announcements and news; visit the American Printing House Museum as Micheal Hudson, Museum Director, introduces you to a rare 1829 book by Louis Braille, the Helen Keller collection, and exciting items in the Kentucky School for the Blind Alumni Archives; take a first look at the upcoming release of the 1950 census and discover why event can touch your life.

News and announcements; news from NLS, the Kentucky Talking Book Library, and Bookshare

Announcements; the latest news about the Medicare Demonstration of Coverage for Low Vision Devices Act of 2022; and never mix up your prescriptions again; discover the many ways Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind can help.

Tom Tobin, president of ACB Diabetics, discusses the importance of accessibility features to make medical devices and applications usable by people who are blind and visually impaired. Share his journey from sighted to blind, from his dependence on others as a Type 1 diabetic trying to use totally inaccessible equipment in the 1990's to his far more independent life as a blind professional today. Discover how some insurance companies are beginning to cover devices with accessibility features for patients with vision loss; learn about ACB's work to require the inclusion of accessibility features in medical devices.