20250627 1130 ACBF Spotlight - From Student to President of the Board Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2025, on ACB Media 2 The Overbrook School for the Blind in Philadelphia is one of the oldest schools for the blind in the United States. It is a private school, not operated by the state of Pennsylvania. Lyle Sine entered Overbrook as a preschooler in 1962, and he graduated from high school there in 1977. Lyle was elected to serve as the Alumni representative to the Overbrook Board of Trustees in 2018, and he became the first visually impaired person to serve as President of the Board in 2023. Participants shared his journey from student to president and learned how a private school for the blind provides its many programs in today's world.

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20250626 1430 Expert Advice on Retirement Planning and Investing for the Future Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2025 on ACB Media 5 Are you worried that you might live longer than your money? How do we plan for an uncertain future? The Royal Bank Of Canada investment manager and financial planner has the answers to these questions and many more. Participants joined the ACB Resource Development team and our ACB investment advisor for this informative session on how to plan for your retirement and make the right choices for your Individual Retirement Account (IRA). Presenter: Mike Dickson - RBC Wealth Management Financial Advisor

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20250626 1430 Accessible FT8 Ham Radios Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2025 on ACB Media 2 This session from ACBRA featured a Podcast followed by time for questions with John Farina W2QCY on making radios accessible for blind and low vision hams.

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20240709 1300 Financial Literacy for Students Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Recorder Personal finance is essential to independent and prudent living. As a student, you are in one of the most transformative times of your life. ACBS presented a seminar that can help students gain confidence in a plethora of financial aspects, including taxes, monthly budgets, and available grants and scholarships. Edited By: Doug Hunsinger

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20240708 1430 Fashion Forward-How to Dress to Impress Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Recorder When an event is "business professional", specifically how should you dress? For students and young professionals, the dialogue surrounding fashions and dress codes is confusing, even to those who are sighted. ACBS's event aims to strengthen confidence in personal fashion, inform about appropriate attire in different circumstances, and bring different tips and tricks from visually impaired and sighted fashionistas. Edited By: Darcy Burnard

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20240708 1300 Brick by Brick-Learning Through Lego Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Recorder Legos aren't just a toy. They can teach blind people to be better rock climbers, how to write music, and how to read in braille. Not only that, but blind people can now build Lego sets on their own using text-based instructions from Bricks For the Blind. Participants joined Matthew Shifrin, founder of Bricks For the Blind, and explored how Lego can help you to be a better teacher and learn more about the world around you. And there were free Lego sets! Presenter: Matthew Shifrin, Founder, Bricks for the Blind, Boston, MA Co-sponsored by: AABT, ACBF and FIA Edited By: Darcy Burnard

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20240707 1430 This Old House Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Do you have a to-do list full of home repairs? Does your house need an upgrade? Attendees came to CCLVI's This Old House program to get tips on how to fix the little things that won't hurt your wallet, but make you feel better about your home. Edited By: Michael Babcock

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20240706 1300 Meet Lions from the Knights of the Blind in Washington State Originally Broadcasted July 6, 2024, on ACB Media 2 Meet Lions from the Knights of the Blind in Washington State as they explained how they teach third graders about blindness through activities and use of the book "Grandpa's White Cane". Active Lions, former Lions, and anyone interested in learning more about becoming a Lion was welcome. Edited By: Janet Ingber

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