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Welcome to Sound Prints, a weekly audio magazine brought to you by the Kentucky Council of the Blind. Sound Prints covers news, issues, products and resources of interest to blind and visually impaired people. Hosted by KCB Treasurer Carla Ruschival, the magazine features a mix of local, state and national topics, all discussed by a wide range of guests from around the United States. There are many ways to listen to Sound Prints, explore the list below to listen now, or click the following link to discover many more options. HOW TO LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE
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- Sound Prints 04/21/2024 – Let’s Get Ready for the ACB Convention
Janet Dickelman, ACB Convention Co-ordinator, shares convention details you’ll need to pre-register for the upcoming 2024 convention, whether you attend on Zoom, in person in Jacksonville, FL, or both.
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- Sound Prints 04072024 – Race Across America with Dave Wilkinson
Discover the planning, training and preparation needed to take a bicycle ride of over 3000 miles and complete it in 11 days. Let’s get ready to cheer on Dave Wilkinson as he participates in the Race Across America.
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- Sound Prints 03312024 – The DC Leadership Conference and More KCB Stories
Patti Cox and Debbie Persons, KCB’s representatives to the ACB DC Leadership Conference, report on their successful trip at the KCB Board meeting, and Bill Wright, Debbie Deatherage and Deb Lewis tell how they became involved in KCB and ACB.
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- Sound Prints 03/24/2024 – Our KCB Journeys and Tips to Save time and Money.
From the March 8 Roundabout – Carla Ruschival, Deanna Scoggins and Amanda Selm tell how they became involved in KCB. From an ACB Families call, Patti Cox shares tips for saving time and money at the grocery and on everyday products.
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- Sound Prints 02252024 – Important Hill Talk; a new Orcam; more about membership
The Legislative Imperatives; news about a new Orcam; an overview of three ACB affiliates
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- Sound Prints 02182024 – The 2024 ACB Legislative Imperatives; meet 3 KCB chapters
What ACB’s talking about on the Hill; Meet KCB chapters
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- Sound Prints 02112024 – Meet ACB Diabetics and the Braille Revival League
It’s membership time in ACB, and this is your chance to learn more about ACB Diabetics in Action and the Braille Revival League.
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- Sound Prints 02042024 – Audio Description at Home and at the Movies
Kim Charlson, ACB Past President, visits with ACB Families to discuss using audio description on TV at home, where to find shows and programs that are described, and tips on obtaining audio description at the movies. Description:
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- Sound Prints 01/28/2024 – Lukas Franck presents tips on crossing streets safely
Lukas Franck from the Seeing Eye gives up-to-date information on today’s intersections and how to navigate them safely.
Sponsored by the Guide Dog Users of Kentuckiana.
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- Sound Prints 01212024 – Sports at KSB and Easy Ways to Exercise at Home
Kenny Jones, retired teacher and part-time coach, presents An overview of sports opportunities at the Kentucky School for the Blind; easy ways to exercise at home, presented by Leslie Spoone
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- Sound Prints 01142024 – Cooking with Small Electrics.
Jeannie Johnson from the ACB Community joined the Greater Louisville Roundabout on January 12 to talk about her favorite accessible small electrical appliances for the kitchen. She covers Instant Pots, slow cookers, air fryers, countertop grills, toaster ovens, microwaves, food processors, blenders/mixers and more as she shares tips about her favorite brands and models.
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- Sound Prints 12242023 – A KCB Christmas from the Sound Prints Archives
From the archives – the first virtual Christmas with the Council party from 2020 with music, Santa, recipes and much more
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- Sound Prints 12172023 – KCB awards and grants – Lutheran Braille Workers – the ACB Community
- Sound Prints 12102023 – Sponsors/Exhibitors and Kentucky Agency News
Convention exhibitors and sponsors and news from the Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
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- Sound Prints 12032023 – Tech from the Golden Jubilee Convention
Lab Computers (Humanware), KATS Network and the American Printing House for the Blind
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- Sound Prints 11262023 – From the KCB Convention – ACB President Deb Cook Lewis and Vanda and Blind Girl Designs
ACB President Deb Cook Lewis speaks at the KCB Golden Jubilee convention banquet; Vanda Pharmaceuticals and Blind Girl Designs Exhibit at the KCB convention.
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- Sound Prints 11192023 – GLCB Veteran’s Day Program Part 2
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- sound prints 11122023 – KCB Convention Preview and Veteran’s Day Program
Program preview for the Kentucky Council of the Blind Golden Jubilee convention; a Veteran’s Day program at the GLCB Roundabout
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- Sound Prints 11052023 – KCB Auction and Convention; Tribute to Oral Miller
KCB President Matt Selm reviews the Golden Jubilee Auction and looks ahead to the KCB Convention; the tribute to ORAL Miller from the November Braille Forum
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- Sound Prints 10292023 – News and Announcements and the Golden Jubilee Auction
News and announcements from KCB and ACB; items up for bid in the KCB Golden Jubilee Auction
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- Sound Prints 10222023 – KCB Auction / Library News / Braille Brain
KCB auction news / NLS Library News / Braille Brain website from APH and more
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- Sound Prints 10152023 – History of the White Cane and KCB Golden Jubilee Convention
White Cane History presented by the American Printing House and details and registration information for the Kentucky Council of the Blind Golden Jubilee Convention
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- Sound Prints 10082023 – What’s Happening in ACB and the KCB Golden Julibee
KCB Golden Jubilee Auction and state convention news; What’s going on in ACB, Part 2
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- Sound Prints 10-02-2023 – What Is ACB Doing This year?
What is ACB doing this year? What are its 2023 goals? Listen to Part 1 of a review of the 2023 strategic plan, as broadcast on ACB Media 6 during the Board Training on Friday, September 29 from Jacksonville, FL.
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- Sound Prints 09/24/2023 – Visiting Hawaii with Low Vision
Visiting Hawaii with Low Vision – from the Kentucky Council of Citizens with Low Vision
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- Sound Prints 09/17/2023 – NLS announcements and tips for finding information from ACB Families
Announcements from Braille Book Review; sources for finding information on the computer, iPhone and Alexa – the ACB Families program from September 17, 2023. - Sound Prints for 09/10/2024
Sound Prints for September 10, 2023 - Sound Prints for 09/03/2023 This Is Their Story, This Is Their Song – play at APH
Description: Sound Prints for September 3, 2023,
Description: “This Is Their Story, This Is Their Song” is an original play about Fanny Crosby who wrote over 7,000 hymns and who was blind. We interview B. T. Kimbrough, author and director of the play. Hear clips from the live performance at the American Printing House for the Blind Braille Reader’s Theater on August 26 in Louisville.
- Sound Prints 08/27/2023 – Braille Legos – Vision Screening – Favorite Books
Braille Legos, vision screening at the Kentucky State Fair, and favorite books shared at Page Turners - Sound Prints 08/20/2023 – NLS News, Recognitions, and Back to School
Articles from NLS News magazine, Oral Miller and Dr. Ron Milliman obituaries, and clips from the Back to School Roundabout - Sound Prints 08/13/2023 – What’s Happening at the Kentucky School for the Blind?
A new time for Roundabout and a visit from Mike Coffey, Assistant Principal at KSB. - Sound Prints 08/06/2023 – ACB Families Goes to Camp
ACB Families presents its virtual campfire with stories, songs, and memories of good camp food. - Sound Prints 07/16/2023 – Around the Internet
Announcements and articles from the Internet - Sound Prints 06/18/2023 – ACB Convention Virtual Week
Highlighted events sponsored by selected special-interest affiliates of ACB. - Sound Prints 06/11/2023- Summer Vacations and Activities
Summer vacation experiences as shared by blind and visually impaired attendees at the June 9 2023 Greater Louisville Council of the Blind Roundabout; includes observations on the journey from sighted to low vision to blind. - Sound Prints 06/04/2023 – The Dot Experience at APH
Announcements; listen as the American Printing House celebrates looks back at the history of its museum, closes for construction of its huge expansion, and points toward the opening of a new museum called The Dot Experience in 2025. - Sound Prints 05/28/2023 – Graduation at the KY School for the Blind; Ruffwear Products for Your Dog
Graduation at the KY School for the Blind; Discover Ruffwear Products – a program from the Guide Dog Users of Kentuckiana - Sound Prints 05/21/2023 – Braille News and Tips for Using Rideshare and Delivery Services
Braille news – a new home course in braille and braille history – meet the Braille Revival League; tips for using rideshare and home delivery services from KCCLV - Sound Prints 05/14/2023 – Meet the Evansville Association; GLCB Auction Results and Announcements
GLCB Auction Results; ACB convention registration to open soon; Meet the Evansville Association for the Blind, a source for useful products for people with vision loss; announcements - Sound Prints 05/07/2023 – announcements, GLCB Auction Preview, 2023 ACB Leadership Fellows
Announcements, ACB Leadership Fellows for 2023, and the Greater Louisville Council of the Blind auction preview - Sound Prints 04/30/2023 – ACB 2023 Convention Preview – Convention on a Budget
Greater Louisville Derby Party and Auction; experience the 2023 ACB Convention on a budget - Sound Prints 04/23/2023 – Working with Local Leaders and an Easy Chapter Fundraiser
Andrew Owen, newly-elected 9th District Councilman in metro Louisville, speaks at the Greater Louisville Council of the Blind quarterly meeting; how to run a successful Bargain Table fundraiser for your local chapter. - Sound Prints 04/16/2023 – APH ConnectCenter and Tech Updates
Alan Lovell, Director of the ConnectCenter at the American Printing House, introduces a database of information about careers, family and senior citizen services for people with little or no vision; Joe Hodge from ApH brings news of current and future tech devices. : - Sound Prints 04/09/2023 – Meet the Canute 360 Braille Display
Ed Rogers from Bristol Braille in the United Kingdom introduces the Canute 360, a device with 9 lines and 40 braille cells per line. Read braille in paragraphs, braille music for both hands, mathematical equations and problems, and much more. - Sound Prints 04/02/2023 – Library News; Meet Computers for the Blind
Sound Prints 04/02/2023 – Library News; Meet Computers for the Blind Submitted by Carla Ruschival on Mon, 04/03/2023 – 06:23 Announcements from the NLS program and other updates; Computers for the Blind – a resource for low-cost computers and JAWS training for the blind Key Words: ** nls, technology, acb, kcb, blindness, low vision**
- Sound Prints 03/26/2023 – Will Audio Description Expand? A Look at ACB’s New Leadership
SoundPrints 03/26/2023
The FCC to explore expanding audio description to all TV markets; Meet ACB’s new Leaders at the top and look into the future Key Words: audio description, acb, blindness, low vision, visual impairment
- Sound Prints 03/19/2023
ACB announces changes in leadership; NLS expands Braille-on-Demand program; services from Accessible Pharmacy: - Sound Prints 03/05/2023 – Hobbies and Leisure Activities Enjoyed by People with Vision Loss
People who are blind and visually impaired at a Greater Louisville Council of the Blind Roundabout share their favorite hobbies and leisure activities. - Sound Prints 02/26/2023 – Meet Sam Seavey, The Blind Life YouTuber
Sam Seavey from the Blind Life YouTube channel speaks at the Kentucky Council of Citizens with Low Vision February support group about his work, views on technology for people with low vision, and products for people with vision loss. - Sound Prints 02/12/2023 – Library News and Spotlight on LUA and BRL
News from NLS; spotlight on the Library Users of America (LUA) and the Braille Revival League (BRL)Description: - Sound Prints 02/05/2023 – ACB Legislative Training; Accessible Magazines
Clark Rachfal, Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs, presents an overview of ACB’s 2023 leadership training, legislative training, and accessible money rally. Also includes a resource list of braille and audio magazines. training, Description:
- Sound Prints 01/29/23 – Getting to Yes with Your Rehab Counselor
01 Whether you want to go to college, find a job, obtain technology for work, or learn ways to live independently in your home with little or no vision, a good relationship with your vocational rehabilitation or independent living counselor may help. Debby Green, a retired counselor, shared thoughts and experiences on this topic at the Kentucky Council of Citizens with Low Vision support group on January 18.
- Sound Prints – 1/22/2023 – Accessible apps at the public library
Submitted by Carla Ruschival on Sun, 01/22/2023 – 18:06 How to use Overdrive and other apps to access books and magazines from your local public library. Key Words: kcb, acb, accessible books, blindness, low vision
- Sound Prints – January 15, 2023
Medical insurance – Medicare, Medicaid, and related plans – a program by David Adams, an agent licensed in Kentucky and Tennessee, presented at the South Central Kentucky Council of the Blind (Bowling Green) virtual meeting on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. - Sound Prints – January 8, 2023
2022 KCB Conference and Convention presentations by Cora McNabb, Executive Director of the KY office of Vocational Rehabilitation and Gay Pannell, Branch Manager of the OVR Independent Living Program - Sound Prints – January 1, 2023
2022 KCB Convention speaker – Avoiding Scams – Clinton Manco, Manager, St. Matthews Branch, PNC Bank; KCB Convention banquet speaker – Paul Edwards, ACB Past President - Sound Prints – December 25, 2022
Virtual Christmas Party from the Greater Louisville Council of the Blind - Sound Prints – December 11, 2022
Meet the Helen Keller National Center and the ICanConnect program for people with both a hearing and a vision loss; discover products from Guidelight Dog Products - Sound Prints – December 4, 2022
Guidelights and Gadgets – a presentation from the 2022 Kentucky Council of the Blind conference and convention; announcements
- Sound Prints – November 27, 2022
KCB chapter activities and announcements; 2022 KcB convention exhibitor presentations – Tonya Drew Essentially Braille, Laura Legendary Elegant Insights Braille Creations, and Melanie Peskoe Scents and Stitches
- Sound Prints – November 20, 2022
announcements; Cruising to Hawaii with the McCartys, part 2
- Sound Prints – November 13, 2022
Sail Away with KCB – 2022 convention program; how the Greater Louisville Council of the Blind and the Clifton Neighborhood Council work together for a more accessible neighborhood - Sound Prints – November 6, 2022
Michael and Angie cruise to Hawaii – Part 2, including their last four days on the ship, their visit to the islands, and their return to the mainland. - Sound Prints – October 30, 2022
Let’s go on vacation with Michael and Angie McCarty. This week in Part 1 they take us to Canada, explore Vancouver and then board a ship and cruise toward Hawaii. Enjoy their detailed descriptions of the ship and its amenities and of course its accessibility. - Sound Prints – October 16, 2022
Social Security and SSI COLA increases for 2023 and other announcements; Blindfold Bowling fundraiser in Owensboro; KCB 2022 convention information – Sail Away with KCB - Sound Prints – October 9, 2022
New legislation – the Web Accessibility and Software Applications ACT with Swatha Nandhakumar; meet Denise Colley, new President of the Braille Revival League, and learn more about BRL; The History of the Perkins Brailler, article from the BRL Memorandum - Sound Prints – October 2, 2022
South Central Kentucky Council of the Blind (Bowling Green) at the car show; meet Terry Pacheco, new member of the ACB Board of Directors - Sound Prints – September 25, 2022
Announcements and news. Apps and skills for fun and entertainment; ACB Families favorite pastimes for iPhone, Android, and Amazon Alexa devices. - Sound Prints – September 11, 2022
Resources for audio, large print, braille, and electronic reading materials – a program presented by AC B Families on August 21, 2022 - Sound Prints – September 4, 2022
Information from the independent living program for older blind Kentuckians; surprising diabetes-friendly foods, tips for choosing technology and news from NLS , - Sound Prints – August 28, 2022
Taking Care of the Older Dog, a presentation from the Guide Dog Users of Kentuckiana; interesting facts about famous authors, presented by the Tri-State Library Users and the Greater Louisville Council of the Blind - Sound Prints – August 21, 2022
Workshops and other on-line and distance learning opportunities available from Hadley; discover tips for living with vision loss, learn braille, find how to use screen readers with Microsoft Word and other computer programs, and much more. - Sound Prints – August 14, 2022
How the My Chart app can make medical information accessible to people who are blind or visually impaired; Blind Alive accessible exercise programs now free on YouTube - Sound Prints – August 7, 2022
KSB Alumni sponsors and new Board; announcements from the American Council of the Blind; news and information from around the Internet - Sound Prints – July 31, 2022
Highlights from the banquet program at the Kentucky School for the Blind Alumni Reunion, including the “From Segregation to Integration” presentation by speaker Janet Williams - Sound Prints – July 17, 2022
KCB members share their impressions of the 2022 ACB Conference and Convention from various points of view - Sound Prints – July 10, 2022
ACB Families Goes to Camp – edited presentation from the ACB Conference and Convention filled with songs, stories, camp memories and even a skit - Sound prints – June 26, 2022
Announcements; from the archives – February 14, 2016 – APH celebrates acquisition of rare Louis Braille book, Eddie Myers remembers the 1966 championship wrestling team at the Kentucky School for the Blind, and Carla Ruschival demonstrates a countertop grill - Sound Prints – June 19, 2022
Convention events happening June 22 through June 25; news about exhibits and tours; convention sessions announced by email after the program went to print; plus new Braille on Demand service from NLS - Sound Prints – June 12, 2022
Accessing audio description on TV, cable, and streaming services such as Netflix, plus how to find information on described programs; presenters included Brian and Kim Charlson, Nona Haroyan and Judy Dixon, author of a instruction book on how to access audio description. - Sound Prints – June 5, 2022
Paul Edwards spotlights Braille Revival League (BRL) and Library Users of America (LUA) events at the upcoming ACB convention; 10 sources of free ebooks and audiobooks on the Internet; big plans at The American Printing House to expand its museum and showcase the Helen Keller collection - Sound Prints – May 29, 2022
Announcing the first 2022 KCB Assistive Technology grant plus guidelines and how to apply; low vision events at the ACB convention sponsored by CCLVI; new braille/lowvision game for children and adults, new magazines from BARD and your library, how a blind guy saved a sighted friend’s computer data, and a look back in time - Sound Prints – May 22, 2022
Archaeology and black history at the Kentucky School for the Blind; International Relations Committee events at the upcoming ACB conference and convention; 22 events in the history of library services for the blind and print disabled - Sounnd Prints – May 8, 2022
News; announcements; Janet Dickelman, ACB Convention Co-ordinator, on the 2022 virtual and in-person convention overview, registration and hotel reservations; how every KCB member can participate in the convention; household tips and some fun - Sound Prints – May 1, 2022
announcements, Ten smartphone myths; play games on your Alexa devices - Sound Prints – April 24, 2022
News and announcements; Chris Peterson from Penny Forward shares information on staying financially healthy through assets, budgeting and credit. - Sound Prints – April 17, 2022
Announcements; overview of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and asset protection - Sound Prints – April 10, 2022
ACB reports progress in accessibility of home medical tests; a glimpse into the history of the neighborhood around the American Printing House for the Blind; finding information on the Internet - Sound Prints – April 3, 2022
It’s a myth that you cannot work if you receive Social Security or SSI benefits. Discover how much you can earn, what expenses can be excluded from your income so you can earn more, and the special rules that apply to recipients who are blind or who have low vision. An ACB Families presentation. - Sound Prints – March 27, 2022
Announcements and news; visit the American Printing House Museum as Micheal Hudson, Museum Director, introduces you to a rare 1829 book by Louis Braille, the Helen Keller collection, and exciting items in the Kentucky School for the Blind Alumni Archives; take a first look at the upcoming release of the 1950 census and discover why event can touch your life. - Sound Prints – March 20, 2022
News and announcements; news from NLS, the Kentucky Talking Book Library, and Bookshare - Sound Prints – March 7, 2022
Announcements; the latest news about the Medicare Demonstration of Coverage for Low Vision Devices Act of 2022; and never mix up your prescriptions again; discover the many ways Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind can help. - Sound Prints – February 27, 2022
Tom Tobin, president of ACB Diabetics, discusses the importance of accessibility features to make medical devices and applications usable by people who are blind and visually impaired. Share his journey from sighted to blind, from his dependence on others as a Type 1 diabetic trying to use totally inaccessible equipment in the 1990’s to his far more independent life as a blind professional today. Discover how some insurance companies are beginning to cover devices with accessibility features for patients with vision loss; learn about ACB’s work to require the inclusion of accessibility features in medical devices. - Sound Prints – February 20, 2022
Clark Rachfal, Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs with the American Council of the Blind, explains ACB’s 4 advocacy imperatives for 2022. Accessible medical devices, accessible exercise equipment, accessible websites and applications, and a much more accessible digital world – all will help change our lives for the future. Find out how you can help change lives and support these imperatives - Sound Prints – February 13, 2022
New Roundabout schedule coming in March and other announcements; first look at the 2022 ACB Conference and Convention schedule with ACB Convention Co-ordinator Janet Dickelman; kitchen ideas from allrecipes.com - Sound Prints – February 6, 2022
Kim Charlson, ACB Immediate Past President, discusses accessible COVID testing, options and resources; Bill Hollander, Louisville 9th District Councilman, explains the national Rredistricting process – what it is and why it’s important - Sound Prints – January 23, 2022
Demonstration of the updated BlindShell phone, as presented by J. J. Meddaugh of A T Guys at the January 21, 2022 Roundabout sponsored by the Greater Louisville Council of the Blind. Edited for time by Adam Ruschival. - Sound Prints – January 16, 2022
News and events; McDowell Center update with Facility Administrator Heidi Kesterson; Intro to the Kentucky Deaf/Blind Services with Administrator Tonia Gatton;; and Current and Emerging Resources on Aging and Vision Loss with Dr. Priscilla Rogers, Project Leader on Aging and Vision Loss with the VisionServe Alliance - Sound Prints – January 9, 2022
News and events; Gay Pannell, Branch Manager of the Kentucky Independent Living Program, explains how that program can help blind and visually impaired senior citizens and others who are not working; Dave Wilkinson from SpeedyTurtle.net introduces the BrailleSense 6 and qBraille XL from HIMS, the Orcan, and the Victor Trek from Humanware. - Sound Prints – January 2, 2022
News and events; two features – the first on Vispero products by Greg Blackman from Eye Can See Inc. in Indianapolis and the other on Humanware and Eschenbach products by Brian Goemmer of Lab Computers in Louisville
