20230624 1600 Writers Workshop-Writing Fiction for Young People Originally Broadcasted June 24, 2023, on ACB Media 4 Children's author Feather Chelle took us through her creative process and what motivates her to write for children, followed by a question-and-answer period. Edited By: Darcy Burnard
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20230622 1130 Updates on NLS's Foreign Language Offerings Originally Broadcasted June 22, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Attendees learned what's new and exciting with the Foreign Language Collection of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled. Participants were also able to get their questions answered. Presenter: Kelsey Corlett-Rivera, Foreign Language Collections Librarian, National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Chevy Chase, MD. Co-sponsored by IRC and MCAC. Edited By: Brian McCallen
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20220706 New uses for Braille in Periodicals Originally Aired July 6, 2022, on ACB Media · Brian Charlson Watertown, MA, and Judy Dixon, Arlington, VA: Using UEB for cooking in magazines and books. · Judy Wilkinson, San Leandro, CA and Tamara Rorie, Arlington, VA: New knitting magazines and how to use knitting charts. · Ralph Smitherman, Brandon, MS and Jane Carona, Silver Spring, MD: Crossword puzzle magazines Chaired by Paul Edwards. Edited By: Douglas Hunsinger
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20220706 Understanding where our writing system Braille has been Originally Aired July 6, 2022, on ACB Media Speakers: · Philippa Campsey, Ontario Canada - added information about the early history of braille · Tamara Rorie, Arlington Virginia - new braille archives · Judy Dixon, Arlington Virginia - who discussed methods of doing research about braille and where people can find documents of interest Edited By: Larry Gassman
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One Bookone ACB Originally Aired July 5, 2022, on ACB Media
Their Plant Eyes: A Personal and Cultural History of Blindness by M. Leona Godin.
Co-Sponsored by: AABT, BRL, FIA, LUA, BPI and MCAC
Edited By: Brian McCallen
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20220705 Meet the Talking Book Narrator Originally Aired July 5, 2022, on ACB Media Co-hosted by: AABT, BRL, FIA, LUA, BPI, and MCAC Edited By: Douglas Hunsinger
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20220703 Not Your Mother's Library Originally Aired July 3, 2022, on ACB Media The Modern, Public Library - What awaits you there. Edited By: Douglas Hunsinger
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20220703 Up Close and Personal with NLS Director - Jason Broughton Originally Aired July 3, 2022, on ACB Media Mr. Broughton presented at morning general session, here is your chance to learn more from him and ask questions about NLS. Edited By: Douglas Hunsinger
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20220624 BookShare Office Hours Originally Aired June 24, 2022, on ACB Media
Attendees joined Bookshare to learn about the latest additions to the world’s largest eBook library for blind people, promotions, and new and exciting tools like Bookshare Reader for Alexa and more.
Edited By: David Eddict
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20220625 FIA Writer's Workshop Originally Aired June 25, 2022, on ACB Media
• Kim Nova, "Our Special" Editor, NBP • Mary Jo Wondersitor of Magnets and Ladders • Kathy King and Cheryl McNeil-Fisher, Writing Works Wonders • Chris Kuell, Editor in Chief, Breath and Shadow Journal of Disability Literature • Ann Harrison Barnes, Blogger, Author and Freelance Editor • Cachet Wells, ACB Blog Voices contributor and member of ACB Board of Publications.
Edited By: Tony Swartz
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