Bay State Council of the Blind 2026 Spring Conference and Convention Agenda Burlington Marriott Hotel – Saturday, May 16 Morning Session - Opening Remarks, David Kingsbury, President, BSCB - Overview of Massachusetts Commission for the Blind Activities, John Oliveira , Commissioner Julieann Cofone, Communications Coordinator - Participant Introductions - Acknowledgment of Convention Sponsors - What’s New at the Massachusetts Association for the Blind Community Services, Jenniffer Harnish - What’s New at the Perkins School for the Blind, David Barth, CEO - Perkins Library Update, Kim Charlson - First Reading of Proposed BSCB Resolutions, Brian Charlson - Election of BSCB Officers, Carl Richardson, Nominations Committee chair, to announce slate of nominees recommended by the Nominations Committee - Brian Charlson to explain voting procedures - David Kingsbury to chair election Afternoon Session - Short comments by newly elected officers - Debate and Adoption of Proposed Resolutions, Brian Charlson - Announcement of BSCB Awards, Awards Committee: Kim Charlson (chair), Pam Loch, and Jerry Berrier - Waymo autonomous vehicle development and experience in Boston, Hannah Tuten, Public Affairs Officer - Perspectives on Our 50thAnniversary, Reflections on the past and future of our organization, Panelists: Chris Devin, Judy Cannon, Kim Charlson, Brian Charlson, David Kingsbury - Accessible Gaming, Aaron Spelker recounts his experience attending an accessible gaming conference in London - Bruce Howell Tell’s Us About His Book, Co-authored with Marv Alpert, “Alzheimer's Caregiving With Love, Laughter and A Plan", - Susan’s Safari, Susan Bueti-Hill tells us about her trip to Tanzania, including climbing Mount Kilimanjaro - Wrap Up
