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Sunday Edition; A round-table conversation on Voting and where our community stands in regards to accessible voting

Disclaimer I want to bring a comprehensive and informative conversation to listeners around the state of accessible voting and review certain legalities and victories. I assembled a few very knowledgeable folks with lots of voting advocacy experience for this round-table. Unfortunately due to some personal circumstances I could not avoid I will be unable to host the show this Sunday. Fret none my friends and listeners for, like the old adage claims:

The Show Must Go On!!!

So Gabriel Lopez Kafati with the knowledgeable and radio friendly Clark Rachfal and Cheryl Cummings will take the helm of Sunday Edition and facilitate this amazing discussion featuring:

Jim Kracht; Member of ACB’s Board of Directors, FCB’s Immediate Past President and life long accessible voting advocate. He will lead us through the successful Florida legal action and share his impressive knowledge and experience on the subject.

Jeff Thom of the California Board and subject matter expert will enlighten us on the resistance of online balloting submissions, his work testing and advocating for voting by mail systems from a unique vantage perspective.

Mike Godino makes a second Sunday Edition appearance to add his knowledge and perspective both from an advocating and implementation stance. Mike was joined by his feisty and fabulous partner Lori on last weeks couple extravaganza and we are very glad to call on this Friend to the show to invigorate the conversation again this week.

Ardis Bazyn has a formidable mind and advocating history. Her knowledge on this subject and so much more makes her a Mover and Shaker in ACB who is respected and will add a expansive perspective to this conversation.

Lynne Koral joins us to talk about the landmark Alaska legislation that is a statute in independent voting.

Tony Stevens who returned to ACB with much fanfare and a strong vision for advocacy just weeks before COVID-19 strangled our world as we knew it and helped to harness the energy and spirit of our beloved convention, the success of which we are all still celebrating. His knowledge and radio-suave voice is instantly recognizable and will be an asset to the conversation.

Then, of course, there is Cheryl Cumings who’s velvet smooth voice is well known to ACB Radio listeners and a Bay State Board member and staunch accessible voting advocate will help Gabriel to Helm the round-table discussion.

Clark Rachfal needs no introduction and is also a friend to Sunday Edition and I would like to thank him for readily accepting my last minute plea for his knowledge and passionate perspective.

Gabriel Lopez Kafati; What can I say about this engaging co-host of Pride Connection and the President of BPI?? A naturalized citizen who has regaled us before, is a passionate advocating force in so many arenas and who just days after his swearing in ceremony joined the Leadership mid year meetings and has been a strong and vocal member of ACB and advocating initiatives for well over 10 years. His engaging and intelligent demeanor will be the perfect co-facilitator for this weeks show.

So although I cannot helm a show I was so excited to bring to ACB Radio Mainstream this week I am confident that I have structured a show that will inform as it entertains all of the listeners I have come to love. I will miss the opportunity to talk with all these dynamic folks I am so proud to hand the show in confidence to them all.

I will be back next week with an impressive Audio-Description Panel of industry insiders led by Roy Samuelson and Chris Snyder who with their impressive industry collogues will give us a back stage look into A.D. and areas of advocating for quality standards.

As always I love to hear all your comments and feedback for the show. Those along with questions can be sent to

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Please enjoy the show and thank you all for the wonderful response to Sunday edition so far. I will miss it very much this week.

Your Host and Friend, Anthony corona

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It seems like it was months ago when Sunday Edition had its first couples show but that was only a few weeks before convention and people are still asking about it. Well friends this Sunday we have 3 new couples joining me for the second ABCs of ACB Couples.

Ray and Karyn Campbell, Our Vice President brings his love of the organization, his commitment to the future leadership and of course the Dynamic Karyn for a getting-to-know them conversation.

The Trott are a FUN and Vivacious couple who are staples of not only the organization but all things yearly convention. David our Treasurer has n amazing history with ACB and Rhonda is the Mistress of Tours who has made sure we all have incredible experiences in all. The cities we visit. I challenge our listeners to get through our conversation with this dynamic couple without cracking a few laughs.

Additionally Lori Scharff former President of New York and hostess of last years amazing convention and her partner Mike Godino who have been integral members of ACB for years but teaming up in 1994 are a one of those ACB couples that everyone has a blast around. They have a fun and interesting story and dynamic which Sunday Edition cannot wait to dive into.

Sunday Edition airs on ACB Radio Mainstream Sundays live at 1pm EST and replays at 10pm.

As always we welcome call-in questions and comments via the Zoom info provided via e-mail beforehand.

So grab a bloody Mary or Mimosa and join us this Sunday for 3 fascinating conversations and a fun roundtable at the end where I will challenge these couples with questions and a fun ACB Trivia game. If you have any fun or historical ACB Trivia for me to ask; Email me at [email protected]

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The fireworks went off, and we literally walked together onto the Path to the Future; and it was filled with so many amazing moments!

This week, we celebrate a victorious Convention;

In Movers & Shakers, Ron Brooks joins us to speak about the sand-out Transportation forums, other projects he is working on, and lets us dive into his life.

In the Spotlight, I finally have a reason big and bold enough to convince Gabriel Lopez Kafati to join us for an in-depth conversation. Celebrating 20 years of Blind Pride International; his participation in the wildly-praised International Relations collaboration with BPI in Voices From Around the World; and of course, I’ll try to pry some personal tad-bits out of him.

Finally, in Happenings, our esteemed leaders Dan Spoone and Eric Bridges will share with us their highlights from the Path we all just took. Debbie Hazelton, Jason Castonguay, Janet Dickelman, and Tony Stephens will also join the celebration and give us glimpses from behind-the-scenes!

As always, Sunday Edition welcomes your comments and questions for our guests;

If you just want to listen to the Parade from a comfortable seat in your living room, Sunday Edition is broadcast every week on ACB Radio Mainstream at 1:00 PM EDT, and replays again at 10:00 PM EDT.

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In Movers and Shakers, Judy Wilkinson and Jeff Thom tell us about the work of so many folks who helped make California’s virtual convention a success. we will re-cap the journey and celebrate Gabe’s new position as CCB President.

Then, In the Spotlight; Maria Kristic Tells us about her life in ACB and serving on multiple boards. She has a very interesting position in governmental affairs in New York. It is my pleasure to serve with her on the board of BPI and I cannot wait to hear her share her fascinating story with our listeners.

Lastly, in Happenings;

Claire Stanley brings her wealth of knowledge and very straight-forward way of explaining things to us in the forum of the disgraceful filing President Trump has submitted to the Supreme Court. In this time of rampant virus and staggering unemployment he wants to completely dismantle the Affordable Care Act which over 4 million people have turned to since the pandemic began.

As always, we welcome callers with questions and comments. Follow the Zoom on Sunday at 1pm EST.

Antony can be reached at:

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Part 1

Dan and Leslie Spoone; Brian and Kim Charlson; and Michael and Peggy Garett

A THREE Presidents past and present, Mistress of Auction,, a Pastor and a long-time ACB Board Member/Leader, all join me this Sunday.

We all know a lot about these persons individually; but I thought it would be fun and INFORMATIVE to GET TO know them as couples!!

In Movers and Shakers, I talk with Kim and Brian about their time in ACB, her Presidency and what it is like to be the First Husband. This couple has a unique way of supporting each others; endeavors and they have a wealth of ACB stories.

In the Spotlight, Mike and Peggy join us to discuss life in Texas as well as the approaching service to the organization from a community perspective. They also have a long and distinguished history with ACB.

Then in Happenings, current President Dan and lovely wife Leslie will tell us about the journey to this virtual extravaganza we call Convention. What it is like on a day-to-day basis leading the organization in these challenging times. Leslie will preview the Auction and might even try to sell me some candy bars!

Finally, we will bring all three couples together for a roundtable discussion about Convention memories and what it’s like being notable and dynamic leading couples of ACB.

As always Sunday Edition is open for audience participation and we welcome your call-in questions and/or comments…

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Paul Edwards, Peter Altschuland Jim Kracht In Movers and Shakers this week Peter Joins me to talk convention program and give us a chance to get to know him.

In The Spotlight Paul will talk all things Tuesday Topics and his storied history with our beloved organization. Not to be undone in Happenings Jim will talk about voting and the census.

Sunday Edition is open for participation in these informative conversations so please join via the Zoom invite!

As always we welcome any feedback and comments [email protected]

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This week in Movers and Shakers I will be talking with the engaging Kelly Gasque about her life, road to convention and all things ACB.

Then in the Spotlight; Jeff Bishop joins me for a interesting behind the scenes look at ACB radio and its integral role in bringing convention to the masses!

Finally in Happenings Jeanine Stanley has a HUGE AIRA announcement as well as some new awesome NEW tips and workarounds for us to try!

Come Brunch with us on Sunday June 7th at 1pm eastern.

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This Sunday we have a very cool show and its all about the workings of those who work for ACB. Let’s get to know the people behind the names and emails!

In Movers and Shakers i will be talking with Eric Bridges, Claire Stanley and Clark Rachfal about leadership and advocacy. Additionally i will have a few fun questions to get to know them. Please call in with your questions as well.

In the Spotlight I will be talking to Nancy Marks Becker about her life and her amazing work for ACB!

Lastly stay tuned for Happenings and a awesome surprise announcement.

Sunday edition airs at 1pm est on ACB radio mainstream. Sunday edition can be reached at [email protected]

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As the Florida Council of the Blind takes the bold, first step on the Path to the Future, Sunday Edition presents: A round-up roundtable discussion with Movers & Shakers from both, FCB and ACB leadership. Additionally, we will be joined by members of the ACB Radio team, who will give us insight into the”behind the scenes” workings of putting on the first virtual State Convention. We will discuss highlights of FCB’s Convention and what has been learned and will be applied to ACB’s National Path to the Future in July.

Callers with comments or questions are welcome.

In our second hour, we will be joined by Joel Snyder of the Audio-description Project to chat about his life and his passion project. Please join us with your comments and questions. Joel is the leading expert in all things audio-described, and this will be a fun and very informative conversation.

If you have any questions about how to access or use Zoom for the show, we can be reached at:

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