Sunday Edition

We dive into the world of one of ACB’s fiercest, brightest, and most dynamic Next Generation leaders! MOe Carpenter is a force to be reckoned with. Since 2020, she’s been lighting up the blind community with her passion, drive, and relentless advocacy. We’ll also hear from the movers and shakers of CALM (Chapter at Large Members of the Florida Council of the Blind). They’ve been making waves with impressive fundraising, reinventing what membership looks like, and more. Sunday Edition has been amplifying your voices for five years, and we want to hear from you! Email Sunday Edition

In response to the overwhelming number of requests following Tammy Robbins’ heartfelt and courageous share on ACB Family’s monthly call, we are honored to welcome her to Sunday Edition for a deeper conversation. Tammy’s story of navigating homelessness with her guide dog and 12-year-old son has resonated with many, and we are excited to explore her journey further, including her involvement with various ACB affiliates. This week, Anthony will also reflect on his own experiences with homelessness and propose ideas for how ACB can leverage its incredible community to provide support during times of crisis. From hosting supportive calls to envisioning an “ACB Family Tree” that could mobilize resources, donations, and assistance in moments of trauma and disaster, we’ll discuss how we can be there for one another when it matters most. While a project of this scope would require Board approval, Sunday Edition has been at the forefront of inspiring impactful initiatives, including the Mental Health and Wellness Committee and the Community Support Committee. With wildfires devastating Los Angeles and a growing call to action within our membership, this is the perfect time to explore how ACB can expand its role as a family of support and action. More About Tammy Robbins: Tammy will share an in-depth look at her personal experiences, her challenges, and how she overcame adversity. She will also provide insight into her current roles within various ACB affiliates and how her work continues to make a difference. We hope you’ll join us for this important conversation! When & Where: • Live Broadcast: Sunday at 1 PM ET on ACB Media Stream 1 (ask your device to play ACB Media, Stream 1). • Podcast: Available on your favorite podcast platforms—just search for ACB’s Sunday Edition with Anthony. •Send Us Your Questions or Comments: Email us at sundayeditionac@gmail.com.

Buckle up for a thrilling, mind-bending journey into the electrifying realm of AI! Starring: • The unstoppable Jenine Stanley, armed with wit, wisdom, and maybe a surprise Aira announcement! • Shawn Keen, the visionary mastermind behind AI for the Blind, rallying 7,000 strong and proving accessibility is just the beginning. • The dynamic Joy Mistovich, breaking barriers and turning accessibility into an art form—literally. This week’s blockbuster topics include: • The Matrix Effect: How ChatGPT, OpenAI, and wearables are transforming productivity, creativity, and accessibility. Email Sunday Edition

For five incredible years, Sunday Edition has been ACB’s open space—a welcoming and vibrant platform where your thoughts matter. It’s the place where members come together, share ideas, and engage in conversations that shape the future of our community. This Sunday, we’re keeping that tradition alive as we honor Ray Campbell and invite your thoughts on the next steps for ACB. Ray has announced that the 2025 ACB Conference and Convention in Dallas will mark the conclusion of his 19 years of service on the ACB Board. As Second Vice President, Ray has exemplified dedication and vision, and now he’s passing the torch to the next generation of leaders. His decision sparks a crucial moment for reflection and conversation—conversations where your thoughts will help pave the way forward. Join us for an engaging roundtable where we’ll explore these pivotal questions: • Passing the Torch: How can we ensure a seamless transition to new leadership? • Leadership Structure: Should we reimagine how ACB operates? • Presidential Responsibilities: Is it time to compensate the ACB President? • Board Roles: Should directors take on specific duties within the organization? • Vision for the Future: Is our current system effective, and what do we need from tomorrow’s leaders? We’ll also ask whether our mentoring programs are preparing strong leaders and discuss whether it’s time for other long-serving leaders to consider stepping aside to make room for fresh perspectives. This is your space, and we want to hear your thoughts. Join us to celebrate Ray’s legacy, reflect on the lessons of the past, and share your vision for ACB’s future. 📧 Questions or comments? Email us at SundayEditionAC@gmail.com 📅

As Sunday Edition returns in the new year almost ready to celebrate almost 5 years of bringing informative and fun programming to ACB and Beyond we are back with a vengeance and a money saving offer. This week Anthony Welcomes; Craig Co, Head of Growth at InnosearchAI. With a background in computer science and software development, my passion lies in creating innovative solutions that make everyday tasks more accessible and enjoyable for all. I’m proud to work with a team that’s dedicated to breaking barriers and ensuring inclusivity through technology. About InnosearchAI: InnosearchAI is a groundbreaking e-commerce platform designed with specifically to be accessible. With a screen-reader-friendly interface, AI-powered alt text for detailed product descriptions, and compatibility with tools like JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver, we’re making online shopping accessible, simple, and enjoyable. InnosearchAI aggregates millions of products from over 500,000 retailers, ensuring users have access to the best options in one seamless experience. Coupon Offer: Try this innovative new shopping experience and get your first 10$ coupon from Sunday Edition. Get $10 off your first purchase with InnosearchAI! This offer is available for new customers with a minimum order of $20 and applies to residents of the US, UK, Canada (CA), and Australia (AUS Coupon code is Sundayeditionac10 Questions or comments for the show can be sent to: SundayEditionac@gmail.com

Sunday Edition Presents: Ho Ho Holidays or No No Nolidays Its That time of year again and Anthony welcomes friends Becky and Mark back for our Holiday No Holiday show. This year Special Friend Pam joins us for the festivities. This year we will break up the show into two segments: Hour 1- Holiday Memories, Traditions and plans We will ask each person to share a few lines from a favorite Holliday song or poem. The gang and I will share a verse and chorus of our favorite holiday song or hymn. on the show 2nd hour: Sitting out the holiday season and reaching out to those whom may not have the opportunity to celebrate with others.

This week David Dunphy , the winner of the Summer Auction Item and his long time friend Janeene Lea take turns interviewing each other and answering all of your questions. Questions or comments for the show can be sent to: SundayEditionac@gmail.com Listen to the show live Sunday’s at 1pm ET on your devices by asking them to play ACB Media and choosing stream 1. You can find ACB;s Sunday Edition with Anthony wherever you listen to your podcasts.

In our first hour we welcome Trish of Blind Girl Designs to get to know her and her fabulous designs. She has definitely made a name for herself and we look forward to hearing her story and holiday recommendations. Then in our second hour we will highlight entrepreneurs within the BVI community and hear their holiday offerings. Questions or comments for the show can be sent to: SundayEditionac@gmail.com

This week Carl. Rick and Tabitha join us to share some of the expected excitement and behind the scenes look at our upcoming Gala.

This week Anthony welcomes friend to the show Jenine Stanley of AIRA to share with us some news about services for our Deaf and Hard of Hearing Brothers, Sisters and non-binary siblings as well as a host of other great announcements. We will also pick Jenine’s brain about the best tips she has for maximizing wearables and AIRA. Then in our second hour Anthony will explore the possibilities of engaging and reading conversational visual cues using haptic tech. Jack Walters and Dr. Bryan Duarte of Hap Chic will walk us thru this revolutionary new wearable. The HET is a wearable assistive technology that provides people who are blind or low vision with real-time access to non-verbal communication cues (NVC) during social interactions. The HET device breaks down barriers to effective and engaging conversations by raising awareness of non-verbal communication cues in real-time. The technology leverages computer vision/ AI to detect and recognize the expressions, gestures, and body language received from an embedded camera on a pair of glasses before mapping the NVC to a dynamic haptic pattern applied to the forearm of the user on a wearable sleeve that is an inch bigger than a watch. With the HET you can tell if someone is smiling, going for a hand shake or waving at you in real time. Jack Walters is the CEO and Co-founder of HapChic. As a student-athlete at the Colorado School of Mines, where he plays collegiate football, Jack has already earned a degree in mechanical engineering and is currently pursuing a master's in engineering and technology management. He is passionate about developing human-centric, equitable assistive technologies that benefit people from all backgrounds. With extensive experience in user studies and market research, Jack ensures that the technologies he develops are designed to truly meet the needs of the people they serve. Dr. Bryan Duarte became blind at the age of 18 as the result of a motorcycle accident, and went on to received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Arizona State University focusing on dynamic Haptic interactions, sensory substitution, wearable technology, and assistive technology. He has dedicated the last decade of his life to developing wearable assistive technology that provides end users with an increased awareness of their environment and during social interactions. It is his aim to deliver high quality assistive technology to individuals that can provide access to the world around them in an intuitive, non-intrusive, and near real-time manner. Questions or comments for the show can be sent to: SundayEditionac@gmail.com Listen to the show live Sunday’s at 1pm ET on your devices by asking them to play ACB Media and choosing stream 1. You can find ACB;s Sunday Edition with Anthony wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Sunday Edition presents - Guide Dog Rally Impressions Anthony welcomes Sarah Calhoun, Kim Charlson, and other members of GDUI as well as representatives from the Rally Organization team. We will hear their impressions, and some audio from the event and celebrate the power of Advocacy. Then in our second hour we will discuss how to keep the momentum going, next steps and the somewhat controversial announcement that we can soon disclose in the APP if we are guide dog users.

This week, Anthony welcomes panelists and audience to round table some hot topics. The three hot topics to begin the show will be: Auctions, Popcorn fundraisers, Have we exhausted these forms of raising funds?? What out of the box ideas can we come up with? Guide Dog Rally and denials, Is it time for the community and membership to engage our leadership to take more aggressive stands with rideshare companies? As we wait for news of conventions after Dallas, What cities should ACB Be considering, what red flags and/or non negotiable should help form the criteria? Bring your Hot Topics and share with the Sunday Edition Hot Topics Table. Find out more at https://acb-sunday-edition.pinecast.co

Episode Notes This week Anthony welcomes Peter and Belinda as we get the chance to get to know them personally; their motivations and passions and of course to answer member questions. Belinda Collins from the Tarheel State has been a force in the ACB Community almost from inception. She has interned and is one of the training hosts and so much more. These skills she has springboard to a position on the BOP. Peter Heide has been sighted and blind four times and has experienced almost every level of vision between fully sighted and totally blind. He attended the Wisconsin School for the Blind and Visually Impaired before graduating from Tremper High School in Kenosha (WI). As an adult he has lived in Madison, WI, rural Kansas, and a Chicago exurb before he and his wife Susan moved to Baraboo, WI. Peter has studied English and Comparative Lit. He is a piano tuner and an ordained minister in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (currently retired). He enjoys time with members and friends of ACB, serving on MCAC and Constitution & By-Laws, as president of ACB of Wisconsin, and now as a Board member of ACB. Questions or comments for the show can be sent to: SundayEditionac@gmail.com Find out more at https://acb-sunday-edition.pinecast.co

The current document we are governed under as attached at the end of this email. This week Anthony welcomes Michael Byington who will lead us all in a round table discussion about what members feel the relationship should and maybe should not encompass or represent. The ACB Board voted to update the documents surrounding these important relationships, and this week we will explore how the changing world of Not for Profit and advocacy affects how state and special interest affiliates deal with ACB National and vice versa. We look forward to exploring member thoughts and ideas. Questions or comments for the show can be sent to: SundayEditionac@gmail.com Listen to the show live Sunday’s at 1pm ET on your devices by asking them to play ACB Media and choosing stream 1. You can find ACB;s Sunday Edition with Anthony wherever you listen to your podcasts. Find out more at https://acb-sunday-edition.pinecast.co

This week Anthony and crew welcome Chris Bell, Dr. Lynn Coral and Carol Francisco. We will continue to discuss the different forms of blindness and Low vision focusing on Prematurity and Blindness. Find out more at https://acb-sunday-edition.pinecast.co

Anthony welcomes Scott Thornhill back for some convention follow up conversation and some fun couples conversation with his wife Jane. Anthony and Gabriel will also be put in the hot seat and will be interviewed by Scott and Jane. Find out more at https://acb-sunday-edition.pinecast.co

Sunday Edition Presents: Teaching Audio Description a conversation Live from the Adrian Archt Center with Dr. Joel Snyder & Eric Lipp C.E.O. of Open Doors Organization explains new regulations flying with Guide Dogs This week Anthony and the Sunday Edition crew go behind the scenes live with Dr. Joel as he imparts his vast knowledge of Audio Description with the new crop of Audio Describers at the Adrian Archt Center in Miami. We will get to hear some of the sample description they come up with and we will chat about the process. Dr. Joel Snyder is known internationally as one of the world’s first “audio describers,” a pioneer in the field of Audio Description, a translation of visual images to vivid language for the benefit, primarily, of people who are blind or have a vision impairment. Since 1981, Dr. Snyder has introduced audio description techniques in over 40 states and 65countries and has made thousands of live events, media projects and museums accessible. Most recently, Dr. Snyder was named a Fulbright Scholar to train audio describers in Greece and Ukraine over a four-week period. In 2014, the American Council of the Blind published Dr. Snyder’s book, The Visual Made Verbal – A Comprehensive Training Manual and Guide to the History and Applications of Audio Description, available as an audio book, in Braille,in screen reader accessible formats, and in English, Polish, Russian, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, and Chinese print editions. Then in our second hour we will discuss the changing regulations for flying with our Guides, travel forms and the founding of Open Doors Organization. **Eric Lipp, Executive Director, Open Doors Organization ** Eric founded Open Doors Organization (ODO) in 2000 after personally experiencing the restrictions that people with disabilities face in everyday life due to a lack of awareness and knowledge by businesses. In the 23 years since, he has assisted countless companies, primarily in travel, tourism, and transportation, to better serve the disability community while also encouraging individuals with disabilities to travel. Among his most notable accomplishments are the four Market Studies on Travelers with Disabilities, most recently in 2020, which are viewed in the travel industry as the definitive source for statistics on travel by Americans with disabilities. Eric has worked on numerous government-funded research projects focused on accessible travel under the United States National Academy of Sciences including the Multimodal and Accessible Travel Standards Assessment, ACRP Report 210 “Innovative Solutions to Facilitate Accessibility for Airport Travelers with Disabilities", and the Accessible Transportation Technologies Research Initiative's "User Needs Assessment", which determined the general categories of disability recognized in travel-related research today. Eric is a recognized expert in universal design, the unique needs of people with all types of disabilities, and U.S. and international disability regulations. He sits on multiple advisory boards including those of Alaska Airlines, Amtrak, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, United Airlines, and the Transportation Security Administration's Aviation Security Advisory Council, where he co-chairs the Passengers with Disabilities Working Group. He was also recently appointed to the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board under the U.S. Department of Commerce. Find out more at https://acb-sunday-edition.pinecast.co

Anthony and the Sunday Edition crew love getting to know the couples of ACB. This popular Sunday Edition feature returns this week with 3 fascinating couples. August will also bring on the couples bonus as on the 25th Anthony will talk with Scott Thornhill and his lovely wife then they will turn the tables and interview Anthony and Gabriel! What fun! This week however we will get to know Tristan and Marco as they navigate long distance, balancing work/life and getting to know each other in the digital world. Then we will talk to Christine and Shannon. These fun and witty ACB members met in the spring of 2009 online. They. began to send regular E-Mails and then started to talk on the phone. Spending many wonderful hours getting to know each other before they finally met in person in 2013. In May of 2013, they became a couple and started their life together. They live in Ann Arbor Michigan, the state they are both originally from. And Finally: Dan and Janeen are an unlikely duo of Oscar and Elmo. He is always grouchy and she is always full of energy and colorful. They have been together off and on for nine years and are recently engaged. They are board game enthusiasts and baking enthusiasts, and love to roadtrip all over the United States. Driving is way more fun than taking airplanes especially when Janeen really hates flying and Dan loves driving. Also, they love advocacy and volunteerism, which they share together. They both really really love music even though it’s opposite: Janeen‘s a boy bander and Dan is a classic rocker all the way. They enjoy concerts and go to so many they can’t even count in a year. With this pair the saying 'opposites attract' really is true. Questions or comments for the show can be sent to: SundayEditionac@gmail.com Listen to the show live Sunday’s at 1pm ET on your devices by asking them to play ACB Media and choosing stream 1. You can find ACB;s Sunday Edition with Anthony wherever you listen to your podcasts. . Find out more at https://acb-sunday-edition.pinecast.co

Each year Anthony and crew welcome the JP Morgan Chase Fellows and our DKM First timers. We will hear about their journey’s and plans as we get to know their dreams and hopes for the future. We are Pleased to welcome: Class of 2024 DKM First-Timers Cassie Trosper, North Bend, Oregon (West) Jason Miller, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (East) Class of 2024 ACB JPMorgan Chase Leadership Fellows Kaila Allen, Mesa, Arizona) Jennifer Bazer, West Columbia, South Carolina () Doralee Martinez, Reno, Nevada Patty Slaby, Arcadia, Wisconsin () Ebony Thompson, Raleigh, North Carolina Find out more at https://acb-sunday-edition.pinecast.co

Friend to the show Jeanine Stanley joins us to update us on all the exciting announcements and new AI offers. We will discuss the new pilot programs,, RIM and she may have a surprise or two for us. Then in our second hour Michael Doisejoins us to discuss the Meta Glasses. We both have been trying out this revolutionary new tool and he will share his knowledge, impressions and answer our questions. Also if your a glasses user and have any cool tips, experiences to share please join us live using the info below. Questions or comments for the show can be sent to: SundayEditionac@gmail.com Listen to the show live Sunday’s at 1pm ET on your devices by asking them to play ACB Media and choosing stream 1. You can find ACB;s Sunday Edition with Anthony wherever you listen to your podcasts. . Find out more at https://acb-sunday-edition.pinecast.co