ACB Focus: Literacy

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ACB Annual National Conference and Convention sessions pertaining to the Literacy Track

  1. 07/10/2025

    20250709 1600 Yes Braille Can be Fun

    20250709 1600 Yes Braille Can be Fun Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2025, on ACB Media   Participants joined their Braille Revival League friends at an in-person convention session to test your trivia knowledge about braille, its history, and the Braille Revival League, as well as see what other fun things we have in store. And by the way, there were prizes!!       Find out more at https://acb-focus-literacy.pinecast.co

    49 min

  2. 07/08/2025

    20250708 1430 LUA Presents a Q and A with the NLS Director

    20250708 1430 LUA Presents a Q and A with the NLS Director Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2025, on ACB Media 2   NLS Director Jason Broughton brought us up to speed with happenings at NLS and answered our questions about this most important service.   Presenter: Jason Broughton, Director, NLS, Washington, DC   Facilitator: Paul Edwards, Jacksonville, FL     Find out more at https://acb-focus-literacy.pinecast.co

    1h 12m

  3. 07/08/2025

    20250708 1300 LUA Presents Up Close and Personal with Talking Book Narrator Gary Tipton

    20250708 1300 LUA Presents Up Close and Personal with Talking Book Narrator Gary Tipton Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2025, on ACB Media 2   Gary Tipton is a long-time narrator at the American Printing House for the Blind, and has read an amazing 789 books in all genres from cookbooks to fantasy.   Presenter: Gary Tipton, Louisville, KY   Facilitator: Ralph Smitherman, LUA Secretary, Brandon, MS   Co-sponsored by: BRL, AABT and LUA     Find out more at https://acb-focus-literacy.pinecast.co

    1h 11m

  4. 06/28/2025

    20250627 1300 Author Talk by a Survivor of the World War II Nazi Atrocities

    20250627 1300 Author Talk by a Survivor of the World War II Nazi Atrocities Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2025, on ACB Media 4   Simone Arnold-Liebster has been a lifelong advocate to ensure that future generations never forget past religious atrocities. She actively promotes an environment where peace, tolerance and human dignity can flourish. The condensed version of Simone's book, "Facing the Lion: Memoirs of a Young Girl in Nazi Europe," is available from Audible, narrated by the author. The full version is available on Bookshare. This promised to be a very moving and meaningful author presentation.   Presenters: Simone Arnold-Liebster, author, Tresserve, France; Greg Milakovich, Arnold-Liebster Foundation, Davenport, IAFacilitator: Janet Parmerter, Loganville, GAPresented by: LUA     Find out more at https://acb-focus-literacy.pinecast.co

    1h 5m

  5. 06/26/2025

    20250626 1430 LUA Presents the Journey from Print Book to Talking Book

    20250626 1430 LUA Presents the Journey from Print Book to Talking Book Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2025 on ACB Media 3   Presenters from NLS detailed the process a book goes through in its journey to becoming available as an audiobook on BARD.   Presenter: Alice Baker O'Reilly, NLS, Washington, DC.   Facilitator: Brian Charlson, Watertown, MA.   Find out more at https://acb-focus-literacy.pinecast.co

    1h 15m

  6. 06/26/2025

    20250626 1300 LUA Presents the New DA2 Player and the NLS My Talking Books Smart Speaker Skill

    20250626 1300 LUA Presents the New DA2 Player and the NLS My Talking Books Smart Speaker Skill Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2025 on ACB Media 3   Don Olson, customer service specialist and Zhe Huang, Patron Education and Training Specialist familiarized attendees with the new DA2 talking book player which will shortly be available and will allow an NLS patron to download books directly from BARD. We also learned about the My Talking Books smart speaker skill which gives a patron hands-free access to BARD through the Amazon Alexa devices.   Presenter: Don Olson, Customer Service Specialist and Zhe Huang, Patron Education and Training Specialist, National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS), Washington, DC. Facilitator: Jane Carona, LUA Vice President, Silver Spring, MD Find out more at https://acb-focus-literacy.pinecast.co

    1h 12m

  7. 06/26/2025

    20250626 1130 Making Braille Music Accessible By Touch

    20250626 1130 Making Braille Music Accessible By Touch Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2025 on ACB Media 2   While blind musicians naturally hear music, reading it is also possible - and empowering - through Music Braille. This session offered an introduction to the Music Braille system, including its history, how it differs from literary braille, and the ways modern technology is transforming access to written music. Attendees explored practical examples, learned strategies for understanding Music Braille signs, and gained insights into how to begin or enhance their own learning journey.   Find out more at https://acb-focus-literacy.pinecast.co

    1h 12m

  8. 07/09/2024

    20240709 1430 Update from NLS Director

    20240709 1430 Update from NLS Director Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2024, on ACB Media 2   Attendees spoke with the Director of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Jason Broughton. He updated us on changes at the National Library Service and answered our questions on what we can expect in the years to come.   Edited By: Regina Marie Brink   Find out more at https://acb-focus-literacy.pinecast.co

    1h 16m
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ACB Annual National Conference and Convention sessions pertaining to the Literacy Track

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  • Creator
    American Council of the Blind
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
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