As convention approaches Anthony and team welcome President Deb and Janet in the first hour to preview the schedule, highlights and give us a rundown of some of the changes we are trying out this year. As the world changes we have to figure out how will convention change and how can we keep the traditions and business of convention running smoothly.

In the second hour John Mc Cann and Gabriel Griffith join us to preview voting, amendments and resolutions.

Sunday Edition welcomes Convention announcements and program highlights in our second hour as well. So if you would like a few minutes to preview your programming please follow the Zoom link below.

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This week Anthony and Crew welcome two dynamic couples of ACB. DJ and Toni and Nancy and Cathy. We will get to know them, their stories and journeys and have some fun. Cathy and Nancy have agreed to share with us all the beautiful vows set to music they shared with one another during their marriage ceremony.

We have been “LIFE PARTNERS” since March 31, 2014, though we’ve been acquainted with each other since 2004.

Toni:

Toni hales from “THE MOTOR CITY,” Detroit, MI.

“DJ:”

This “AMUSING” and “SOMETIMES FUNNY FELLA” comes from “THE CITY OF “BROTHERLY LOVE” AND “SISTERLY AFFECTION

Nancy and Cathy Herb met in October, 2009 and were married on June 20th, 2019. Both essentially blind since birth, they have a great love of music, and have been musicians and singers since childhood. And more recently, their love of NASCAR has led them into even more challenging musical creations. Their wedding vows were written and sung. Come hear all about their wonderful love, and listen to their wedding vows to each other.

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This week Anthony and the Sunday Edition Crew welcome our new Executive Director Scott to the table. We will get to know the family man, his journey and his plans and impressions for and of ACB thus far. Scott is looking forward to answering your questions so bring the good ones this Sunday at 1pm.

“Scott Thornhill serves as the Executive Director at ACB where he leads the staff as they provide support for over 8,000 members. Prior to joining ACB in March of 2024, Scott was Director of Public Policy at Alphapointe where he made an impact in the lives of others by working to help create an environment where people with disabilities can pursue their employment goals with confidence and on a level playing field. Personally and professionally Scott’s focus areas include: inspirational leadership, passionate advocacy and non-profit/for-profit management & operations. Scott has successfully encouraged individuals and businesses to create relationships that remain steadfast and enthusiastic by providing support and resources. To create understanding and facilitate opportunities, Scott drives beneficial change and powerfully represents the needs, challenges, and purpose of those he serves. As an experienced, energetic, and caring Executive he develops strong relationships and drives results. Scott was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa at the age of eight and told at fifteen he would be blind by forty. After going through his journey of vision loss, Scott knew he needed to obtain the skills to live with blindness. He and his wife owned two businesses, including a real estate brokerage she still runs today. During his years of business ownership, board service and working at Alphapointe, Scott continued to gain the necessary skills and also completed his Master of Public Administration.”

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Anthony and team will talk with the Founders of Discover Live. Jason is a founder, mentor and an accomplished global executive with an extensive track record of guiding companies to transformative growth. He has over 20 years of leadership experience scaling operations, driving revenue growth, and launching disruptive innovative products for global brands across diverse industries. Nancy Rogers will join us in the second hour to share her experience at the Trump Trial and how she navigates the Greatest City in the World.

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Sunday Edition Presents: The High Partial Experience 

Last Month Sunday Edition began a series of conversations to promote understanding and move towards healing and uniting. This month we will continue with the High Partial Experience. Some of us may agree that there seems to be a hierarchy of status in our  community.  . There are certain cliques and groups that feel micro-aggressions and differing treatment by other groups and cliques. With all the disagreement of late in our organization it has become clear we need to begin the hard work of understanding and respecting each other for our shared advocacy and issues as well as; if not more important our differences. Sunday Edition continues the conversation focusing on the experiences of our Brothers, Sisters and non binary siblings who are “High Partials. , Panelists include: Zelda Gebhard, Jessica Tomlinson, Robyn  Wallen, Terry Pacheco and Becky Dunkerson; A great conversation to have as we all also shout out the :”Mothers” in our lives; all mom’s of all ilks. The focus of this conversation will be to shine a light on some of the perceived differences of how High Partials experience ACB and its offerings and community. Pam and I agree that keeping the format close to the first conversation and continuing to stoke the bravery is the way to promote the second half of the show dedicated to brainstorming healing ideas and promoting getting to know each otherss experiences. We will ask you to share from your personal experience and allow for us to open to the audience for theirs.

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Episode Notes

This week Anthony and Crew welcome Desiree to the show. She will share her journey with us and share her impressions on ranging topics. Desiree has been offering Tech classes for the community for awhile now and she will not only tell us what she has coming down the pike but will answer questions for us as well.

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Sunday Edition presents: Assimilating into the Blind VI community after loosing Sight

This week Anthony and Crew welcome the Facilitation of a hard conversation by ACB  MHW Chair Pam Shaw. Anthony will join panelists Jeff Thom, Pam Metz, Tom Babcock and Mary Lee Turner as we share our experiences breaking into and assimilate into the Blind VI community. Often it feels like a  invisible barrier is placed for those of us who have lost sight mid life. We will share the good and frustrating; invite the audience to share as well and then brainstorm ways to bridge the divide and begin the healing. 

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Episode Notes Jeff Bishop and the board of Publications plus the Main Menu team present All things Groups.io

This week Anthony and crew welcome Tony Stephens and Roy Samuelson back to the show. We will find out what they have been up to, and we will dive into all the information about the Helen Keller inspired AFB film, “Possibilities,” taking film festivals by storm. Tony will share with us how we can get free screening tickets in the Los Angeles area and other potential screening opportunities.

This week Sunday edition speaks with Iris C.E.O., Troy Otillio, and Chief technology officer, Jeff. We dive into the artificial intelligence announcements and the future of AI and the service… We talk some of the misteps and corrections over the last year and we present some questions from the community, including the hard button item:

Will there be price increases in 2025. Troy makes a bold announcement on this front, and shares a lot of the direction. The company is taking to solidify itself as the leader in visual interpretation and artificial intelligence.