20250628 1300 When the Road Gets Rough Originally Broadcasted June 28, 2025, on ACB Media 5 There are often challenges on the road to mental health. This session featured three presenters who shared their experience, strength and hope. Sponsored by: ACB Mental Health and Wellness Committee

20250628 1300 Together We Thrive Families Embracing Vision Challenged Members Originally Broadcasted June 28, 2025, on ACB Media 3 Participants joined us for an inspiring and heartfelt program that highlighted the power of family resilience, and support in the face of vision-related challenges. This session featured the unique journeys of three families who have navigated life with vision loss and emerged stronger together. The Carpenter Family shared how they rally around their mom and wife, offering steadfast support and love through every challenge. The Nipper Family explored a mother's role in empowering her daughter's independence, leadership aspirations, and personal growth. The Allen Family discussed how they balance life with two daughters, challenging preconceptions, fostering advocacy skills and navigating their community with strength and grace. Each story reflects a different perspective, but all speak to the importance of family, understanding and perseverance. This event was especially for families of individuals experiencing vision loss and anyone seeking encouragement, connection, and hope. Sponsored by: ACB Next Generation Speakers: The Carpenter Family - Moe, Robert, and their boys, West Des Moines, Iowa, The Nipper Family - Cecily and her mom, and The Allen Family - Lauren, Derek, and their girls, Louisville, KY Facilitators: Megan Meigs, San Leandro, CA and Amanda Selm, Louisville, KY

20250628 1130 Understanding Trauma During Changing Times Originally Broadcasted June 28, 2025, on ACB Media 5 There are all kinds of trauma. In this session, we explored some of the types of trauma and suggested ways to cope. Sponsored by: ACB Mental Health and Wellness Committee

20250627 1300 The Coaching Roundtable Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2025, on ACB Media 3 Participants joined ACB Women and IVIE for a conversation with three women coaches. Attendees learned about their training, their coaching philosophies, and their experience as coaching entrepreneurs. One of them might be the perfect coach for you. Facilitator: Linda Porelle, Retired Social Worker and Life Coach, Westbrook, ME. Presenters: Ardis Bazyn, CEO, Bazyn Communications, Thornton, CO, Dr. Cathy Schmidt Whitaker, Empowerment and Energy Leadership Coach, E3 Coaching and Speaking LLC, Diamond Bar, CA, and Darian Slayton Fleming, Certified Happiness Trainer, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Portland, OR.

20250626 0900 How Does Climate Change Affect People with Disabilities Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2025 on ACB Media 2 From extreme weather events (cold, heat, wind, or rain) to wild fires, how can people who are blind or have low vision plan and prepare for such events? Presenter: Professor Michael Ashley Stein, co-founder and Executive Director of the Harvard Law School Project on Disability, and a Visiting Professor at Harvard Law school since 2005.

20250626 1730 Low Vision Research with Dr. Soltau Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2025 on ACB Media 3 Participants joined us in welcoming Dr. Joern Soltau, Professor and Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Louisville, as he shared the latest findings and insights on low vision research. Sponsored by: CCLVI

20250626 1730 Food for Thought Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2025 on ACB Media 2 What role does food play in your life? Do you view it as a way to fuel your body, experience pleasure, or manage your blood sugar levels? ACB Next Generation, in collaboration with ACB's Mental Health and Wellness Committee and ACB Diabetics in Action, presented an opportunity for individuals to gain insight from three unique perspectives on relationships with food. Amanda Selm discussed how she has adopted healthy habits and continues to reap benefits. Patricia Maddix shared how she successfully manages her relationship with food while living with Diabetes. Lastly, Pam Shaw talked about her emotionally driven relationship with food. Together, let's nourish our minds and explore the profound connection between food and our thoughts. Presenters: Amanda Selm, Immediate Past President of ACB Next Generation, Louisville KY Pam Shaw, Chair of ACB's Mental Health and Wellness Committee, and Patricia Maddix, ACB Diabetics in Action Board Member, Vancouver WA. Facilitators: Debby Green, First Vice President of the Kentucky Council of the Blind and Vice Chair of ACB's Mental Health and Wellness Committee and Cassie Coyner, Secretary ACB Oregon, North Bend, OR

20250626 1130 Accessible Diagnostic Testing National & International Best Practices Guidelines Update Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2025 on ACB Media 5 This session shared information and Best Practices for Designing Accessible At-Home Diagnostic Test Kits. ACB advocacy efforts has collaborated with the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation ®, (AAMI), a global leader for the development and production of national and international consensus standards. This initiative includes work done by the National Institutes of Health and RADX on accessible COVID-19 home tests and other diagnostic testing. Attendees heard from members of the Task Group that championed and developed this accessibility guidance for future production by pharmaceutical companies.