20231118 Bay State Council of the Blind Fall Conference, November 18, 2023 ACB Events

Bay State Council of the Blind
Fall Conference Agenda, November 18, 2023

Morning Session

– Welcoming Remarks, David Kingsbury, BSCB President

– The Disability Tech Space, Sandy Lacey, Executive Director, Howe Innovation Center, Perkins School for the Blind


Attendee introductions

– Overview of MCB Happenings, John Oliveira, Commissioner, Massachusetts Commission for the Blind



3-D Printing: A Viable Hobby for Blind and Low Vision Persons, Judy Dixon, author; Erin Fragola, Outreach Coordinator, Perkins Braille & Talking Book Library



Get Up and Move, Door prizes, Jeanette Kutash with Leslie Spoone: Elizabeth Ann Johnson with door prizes,



Afternoon Session



Deciphering What Sighted People Are Trying to Say with Body Language, Judy Dixon, author, Brian Charlson



The New BSCB Code of Conduct Policy, Jennifer Harnish, Board Director



Be My AI, Brian Charlson, BSCB Past President and Tech Guru



A Sampling of ACB Special Interest Affiliates, Jeff Thom - Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss (AAVL); Paul Edwards, Past President, Library Users of America (LUA), Larry Gassman, Vice President, Diabetics in Action



Get Up and Move Continued! Jeanette Kutash and Leslie Spoone



A Little Afternoon Diversion



Closing Remarks



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