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Anthony returns this week with a super show and an exciting opportunity for our membership to experience an Audio Immersive experience. After some turmoil personally I am thrilled to return with Shane Salk and his incredible series Carcerem.

Join us Sunday At 1pm EDT on ACB Media One for this fascinating conversation. After the show Shane will run the first episode of this critically acclaimed audio immersive drama and stick around to answer all of your questions.

Shane will walk us through the process and behind the scenes magic it takes to produce such high quality programming as well as share with us some of the celebrity guests and supporters. Anthony is actively talking with Shane to produce a immersive series focusing on the trials and tribulations we experience as blind and low vision folks and we envision a future production that would be about us, produced and voiced by us and give voice to our stories.

Carcerem is a completely original audio drama series featuring a full cast, original music, and immersive sound design. A mix between Lord of the rings and Princess Bride, its more like a movie than an audio play, this captivating fantasy series puts you in the middle of the action. Featuring sword fights, monster attacks, giant battles, heart-break and humor, Carcerem is the next step in the evolution of audio entertainment.

"In Aaru, a land torn apart by a fear of magic, and ruled by brutal mercenaries, two young friends leave the only home they’ve ever known to find the one who could save them all."

Shane Salk is an Owner/Partner in Shane Salk Productions and is an Award-winning Audio Drama Creator Producer and Sound Designer. Shane's projects now have over 200 Million impressions spanning more than 150 countries around the world. Having grown up listening to old-time audio, Shane has a unique perspective on updating the medium and learning from the past. As his inaugural production, he is a creator of the show "We're Alive - A Zombie Story of Survival," which was launched in 2009.

Having graduated from Chapman University with a BFA, acting has always been Shane's first love, something he was able to incorporate into his productions. Salk has appeared on stage, screen and voiceover/audio roles including "American Dad," as well as major Videos Games. He also originated the role of Genie in Disney Cruise Line’s production of Aladdin.

Links:

Show Page: www.CarceremTheSeries.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carceremtheseries/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/carcerems

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarceremTheSeries

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrs7tmBST6d0fg473ARlWaw

Solo Link: https://solo.to/carceremtheseries

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Florida Vision Tech is the leading dealer for the Envision Glass. Anthony has been testing this awesome product for a month now. Jose and Lisa will answer questions and present a short demo. Cindy Hollis and a few great friends will join in to celebrate a milestone we are all so proud of. When the pandemic hit, Cindy strived to create spaces for our community to connect. Some of the affiliates and some great community members stepped up. In a short time, the community call program morphed from a fledgling idea to over 70 calls per week. This Sunday we celebrate the amazing calls and the amazing people who facilitate, host and create content. Join Cindy and Anthony as they look both back and forward.

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The Voting Task Force and Constitution and By-Law Committee will be on Sunday Edition on 8/15/2021 from 1:00-3:00 PM EDT to preview the Special Membership meeting to be held at 4:00 PM EDT on 8/15/2021. Members of the Constitution and By-Law Committee and Voting Task Force will take questions on the proposed constitutional amendments so members understand the changes being proposed to the constitution to allow for remote voting and remote meetings in upcoming conferences and conventions.

Members that will be attending will be President Dan Spoone. From the VTF it will be Koni Sims, Jeff Thom, and Pat Sheehan. From B&C will be Ray Campbell and John McCann

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This week on Sunday Edition I sit down with Wayne Pearcy; musician, teacher and survivor who will share his story for the first time. Wayne wants to shine a light on his experiences in the hopes that he can inspire any others out there still holding onto darkness because they may be afraid to speak to their truths. I am so proud he has decided to trust Sunday Edition to be the microphone for this brave form of advocacy. 

Then in our second hour Cheryl will visit with Sunday edition listeners again so we can celebrate her appointment as the new chair of MCAC committee, her new role on the BOP and all of the amazing advocacy work she has been involved with. I  hope someone will call-in to ask her what Our Space Our Place is…

Sunday edition airs on ACB Media One at 1pm EDT and is podcasted soon after.

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Sunday edition: One Door closes…

This week on Sunday Edition, Deb Cook Lewis and Katie Fredrick join me to talk about closing chapters and opening the door to the new leadership roles they are taking on. 

With the first virtual vote Deb became our first vice president leaving her post as BOP Chair, Katie left her last year as a board director to fill this slot. We will talk about the future of BOP and communications and get these brilliant ladies to share with us their vision for their new responsibilities.

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Anthony:

The ladies of ACB take over...

Due to some travel I will not be able to host Sunday Edition this week, but don’t despair… I have asked Terry Pacheco to host the Ladies of ACB this week. My trusted engineer extraordinaire Byron will be behind the scenes and the mic to make sure we have a fabulous show. If you have comments, suggestions and of course if you have a question and can’t join us live please email me at: [email protected]

Terry:

I am honored to host this week’s SUNDAY Edition which will feature some of the Women of ACB. Come get to know many of the candidates running for office in this year’s elections in this casual setting. The ACB Women’s Committee members will join us to tell us more about that committee and their plans for the upcoming convention. And we will round out the program with a discussion on special education for children and students who are blind or have low vision. We as women comprise a majority of the membership in our organization yet we don’t tend to blow our own horns. Why is that? Join us as we explore this and other topics raised.

Kind Regards,

Terry Pacheco

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This week we talk to Debbie, Rick and Jeff about the changes and surprises of the new ACB Media Network. For years ACB Radio has represented and highlighted our community and now we have crossed the threshold into a thriving network. From the internal calendar to the easy way to access podcasts our hardworking team will walk us through all the changes and surprises of this bold new step for ACB.

Then in our second hour we will talk one on one with Jeff Bishop about his years on the board, his commitment to making ACB greater than ever and catch up with his progress with Diabetes. Jeff was instrumental in the new ACB Media and our progression to new and improved back end tech.

Suggestions, comments and questions for Sunday Edition can be sent to:

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This week we talk to the new Communications Manager for ACB. Jennifer has been in the role for a few weeks now, and it’s a great time to get to know her and her plans for the branding of our outreach and internal communication strategy. Cachet Wells from Florida may be a new name on the national level, but Floridians know her energy, passion, and commitment to our community. Join us as we get to know this amazing and award winning BOP candidate. Then Mark returns to Sunday Edition to continue our on-going conversation about mentoring, diversity, equity, and inclusion and how we, as an organization, can tap into the tremendous talent and mold leaders to insure a solid future for the organization we all love. This Sunday will be doubly special as we celebrate Helen Keller’s birthday and, by coincidence, Mark’s birthday.

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In the first segment Jeanine Stanley and Gabriel Lopez Kafati join me to announce a special Pride Month Collaboration. Hint: Stonewall and the history of the LGBTQ movement.

Join the event:

6:00pm Eastern time Monday, June 7 Clubhouse Aira Visual Interpreting Club https://www.clubhouse.com/join/aira-visual-interpreting/KtlrQTu9/xXgaGDyg

Youtube live stream, same time http://youtube.com/c/aira.io/live

Then Gabriel stays on as Sandra joins Sunday edition to preview their exciting programming for convention.

After that Sandra will spend the second hour letting us get to know her, her history with ACB and a few surprising facts about the woman who helms IRC.

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We have had so much fun getting to know ACB Couples in the past I decided to revive the segment with a returning couple and one new to Sunday Edition.

Judy and Steve are well regarded in our community and I am so pleased to speak with them this week. BONUS for us all is that they have agreed to spend some of their “California Style Anniversary” with us and I am sure Judy will have a story about that to share.

Steven Mendelsohn currently chairs the advocacy committee for the California Council Of The Blind. For decades he has written policy documents on disability issues and has also written several books including tax options and strategies for people with disabilities and is initial book financing adaptive technology.

Judy Wilkinson has spent many years actively in the California Council Of The Blind having served most recently for years as its president. Now she serves on several including project manager for the On The Move campaign fundraising partnership between CCB and On The Move. She also serves as liaison to several legal matters and looks forward to chairing the fundraising committee for the recently developed IDC affiliate in California.

I also invited dynamic duo: Ron and Lisa Brooks back to catch up. Beside being the reigning King and Queen of Karaoke they have a lot to share with us. From their tireless commitment to advocacy, Ron’s always sage advice and commentary on the ACB Lists to their new adventure it’s the perfect time to check in with these folks. Ron and Lisa Brooks are residents of Phoenix, long-time members of ACB and the Arizona affiliate, married for almost 25 years and parents of three teenagers. And about a year back, they launched a new business called Accessible Avenue. Ron shares that, “we formed Accessible Avenue to provide accessibility and inclusion related training, consulting and audio transcription services to cities, transit agencies and transportation providers so that people with disabilities, older adults and other transportation disadvantaged people can move about more freely. Prior to launching Accessible Avenue, Ron spent almost 28 years designing, delivering and managing accessible public transit and paratransit services for both public transit agencies and private companies. He defines his life’s mission as “transforming mobility for everyone,” and he is committed to mobility which is accessible, flexible and on-demand. Lisa is a lifelong learner, who loves words and the ideas and information that words can convey. In addition to her role with Accessible Avenue, Lisa is an audio transcriber who transforms spoken words into written ones that can be archived and repurposed for everything from blogposts to articles and books. She has been an assistive technology trainer, a professional researcher and a phone-based Customer Service Representative. “My mom was deaf,” shares Lisa, “and I can still remember the day we got closed captions for our TV. It transformed her life, and it showed me that I can create clarity for people who want access to the written word—whether in print or braille”!” You can learn more about Ron and Lisa’s new business at www.AccessibleAvenue.net.

Sunday Edition welcomes your comments, suggestions and of course if you have a question and can’t join us live please email me at [email protected]