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Anthony and crew with special Guest co-host Mike Tindell, welcome Dave Schleppenbach the founder and C.E.O. of Tactile Graphics. Dave will be in Miami with Anthony LIVE AND IN-PERSON allowing for Anthony to get a hands on Demo.

He will share his journey through the world of accessibility and introduce us to The revolutionary, Cadence tablet; the first tactile device able to display tactile graphics that move and change beneath your fingers. Experience a whole new way to access dynamic content and multi-line braille, including pop-up highlights and labels, graphs that update in real time, live camera feeds, and fast-paced entertainment apps.

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This week Anthony and Crew will hear some updates from the Employment Committee and hear about their survey Then in our second hour we will be joined by Judy P. A long time mobility instructor. We will get to know her and explore what white cane day means from another perspective. Bring your questions for these folks.

Please fill this survey out to assist the Employment Committee from ACB. https://forms.gle/mV3uEM1V4585Tej9A

A poem from Judy about the Cane's perspective

You’re not the only one who’s felt embarrassed to be seen outside walking with me this for many’s always been a part of the whole whole process as together we will train but in time you will realise you’ll soon be proud again I’m made to give you back the things that you may feel you’ve lost like pride and independence all the things that blindness cost I’m not a sign of weakness I’m a reason to be proud alleviate anxiety w hen you are in a crowd Sometimes I’m left behind or folded up inside your hand But I’ll be ready for you I won’t judge I understand I know these feelings natural It’s the way that people stare when you can still see somethings but for blindness you prepare You don’t need to see nothing to be able to use me that’s not the way that blindness works it fades so differently I’m here to be a symbol and signal that you’re strong a reason not to isolate a reason to belong So when you’re feeling ready I’ll be with you day or night unfold me hold me confident and swipe me left to right Eventually you’ll come to terms our partnership remain It’s me and you forever I am your mobility cane

TheBlindPoet

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This week, the Sunday Edition crew welcomes Mike Tindell. He will talk to us about his journey through life as an access technology specialist and trainer. He has worked for all US based manufacturers of note takers and braille displays. He is now a partner with the company Dream Vision Group. He will tell us about their latest offerings. Mike has also been singing and playing piano since he was four. He will also talk about this portion of his life as a blind man as well as his coming out journey

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Tim And Cheryl Cumings will continue their discussion about religion and disability with an expert panel, based on the book My Body Is Not a Prayer Request: Disability Justice in the Church by by Amy Kenny, available from NLS under the book number DB110776.

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Its all about the TECH! This week Anthony turns the show over to Friend of Sunday Edition Jose Cintron of Florida Vision Tech. He will demo some cool products including; Braille-note devises, Hable One, Wearables and will share his impressions on the eagerly anticipated Monarch. Jose is an incredible resource for Assistive Tech

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This Sunday Anthony and the Sunday Edition Crew welcomes Everette Bacon the new Vice President of Blindness Initiatives, AIRA. Everette who is a prominent Board member of the National Federation of the Blind and passionate Advocator will share his journey with us and give us a look into the realm of advocating for Visual Interpretation.

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This Sunday Anthony and the Sunday Edition Crew welcomes back to the show Newly elected Board Member and President of Georgia Cecily Nipper. She will catch us up on her leadership journey, working with ACB Media and answer our questions. Then Jenine returns with her trip to Hawaii and traveling with a guide dog there; Taking, interpreting and sharing great photo’s and knowing our friend I’m sure she’ll drop an announcement or two.

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Sunday Edition: Fall Into Community This Sunday Anthony and the Sunday Edition Crew will feature a panel of ACB Community Facilitators including; Herbie Allen, Dr. Lynn Coral, Kayla Allen and Host Sheila will weigh in on recipe’s and more! The panel will tell us about the calls they present, favorite calls and events We offer an invitation to Facilitators and/or committees and affiliates to come share their upcoming Fall events and programs. This is also a good opportunity for State Affiliates to preview upcoming conventions

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Anthony and Crew welcome Katie Frederick and Lori Scharf from career connect to talk about CareerConnect, the tools offered and trends in Job-seeking. We will also hear from Michael Babcock and Lynn Schneider who will enlighten us with their knowledge of AI (Artificial Intellegence) and how it is currently being applied to the Job seeking market and their predictions of where its all going.

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This week, we will have an exclusive interview with Martine Able-Wiliams,  the president of the World Blind Union. Martine was elected in September of 2021 and we look forward to hearing all that will be discussed.