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ACB Focus: Employment
Hosted by American Council of the Blind · EN
ACB Annual Conference and Convention Programs and sessions in the Employment Track
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20250709 0700 NIB Breakfast
Jul 1000:38:08Tap to summarize20250709 0700 NIB Breakfast Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2025, on ACB Media Updates (and a conversation) from NIB on veterans hiring and key initiatives in Congress. Presenters: Rick Webster, Vice President, Public Policy and Andy Monday, Program Manager, Veterans and Business Development Support. Find out more at https://acb-focus-employment.pinecast.co
Transcribe →20250707 1000 JP Morgan Chase Presentation
Jul 800:08:04Tap to summarize20250707 1000 JP Morgan Chase Presentation Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2025, on ACB Media 1 Find out more at https://acb-focus-employment.pinecast.co
Transcribe →20250706 1430 All About the Texas BEP Program
Jul 601:11:34Tap to summarize20250706 1430 All About the Texas BEP Program Originally Broadcasted July 6, 2025, on ACB Media 2 This session highlighted the Business Enterprise Program in Texas so participants can learn how they train vendors, the types of facilities they have in the program, and some statistics of relevance: gross sales, number of facilities, number of vendors, etc. They also learned how blind persons can become a vendor in the state. Presenters: Karla Martinez, Training and Development Specialist, Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center, Austin, TX; Crawford J. Odom, BET Business Consultant - District 2, Business Enterprise of Texas - Texas Workforce Commission, Fort Worth, TX and others Find out more at https://acb-focus-employment.pinecast.co
Transcribe →20250706 1300 Discover the World of Entrepreneurship
Jul 600:45:44Tap to summarizeCo-sponsored by RSVA, IVIE, ACB Next Generation, Employment Committee and Rehab Issues Task 20250706 1300 Discover the World of Entrepreneurship Originally Broadcasted July 6, 2025, on ACB Media Participants joined us as dynamic entrepreneurs share their journeys, including opportunities within the Randolph-Sheppard Program. Hear firsthand how they chose the path of entrepreneurship and what drives their success. Force Presenters: Kevin Fortune, Owner The fortune Agency, CEO National BVI Chamber of Commerce, Cincinnati, OH, Hayley Agers, DoTERRA Wellness Advocate, Marysville, WA, Ardis Bazyn, Bazyn Communications, Thornton, CO, Linda Allison, President Tennessee Council of the Blind and Tennessee vendor, Knoxville, TN, and Conrad Bennett, Lots of Smiles, Romney, WV. Find out more at https://acb-focus-employment.pinecast.co
Transcribe →20250705 1600 From Setback to Comeback-Essential Tools for a Successful Career Change After a Job Loss
Jul 601:14:29Tap to summarize20250705 1600 From Setback to Comeback-Essential Tools for a Successful Career Change After a Job Loss Originally Broadcasted July 5, 2025, on ACB Media 2 This Interactive panel provided Practical tools and tips from professionals to help them recharge or reinvent their career from resume and interview tips, career assessment/coaching, job search techniques and self-care and mental health advice. Co-sponsored by ACBGE and the Employment Committee Moderator: Pat Sheehan, President, ACB Government Employees - Silver Spring, MD Panelist: Pam Shaw - Chair - ACB Mental Health and Wellness Committee - Jenkintown, PA, Cheryl Cumings - Workforce Development Manager -Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. - Seattle, WA - ACB Employment Committee, and Sara Freeman Smith -Career Navigator/CEO U R Gems, LLC., ACB Employment Committee, Houston, TX. Find out more at https://acb-focus-employment.pinecast.co
Transcribe →20250705 1430 Tips for Preventing Identity Theft
Jul 601:12:30Tap to summarize20250705 1430 Tips for Preventing Identity Theft Originally Broadcasted July 5, 2025, on ACB Media 2 Speakers gave participants ways to prevent identity theft. They also learned about recent scams and how to identify them so you don't get scammed. Panelists: Deborah Joice, Author, Honolulu, HI and Chris Peterson, Founder and CEO, Penny Forward, Richfield, MN. Find out more at https://acb-focus-employment.pinecast.co
Transcribe →20250705 1300 Bringing Meaning to Your Business
Jul 501:04:12Tap to summarize20250705 1300 ringing Meaning to Your Business Originally Broadcasted July 5, 2025, on ACB Media 2 Our speaker used personal experiences to highlight how using the mission and goals of the business will help it thrive. The main focus is on bringing meaning into their business to ensure the passion for the business continues. Presenter: Dan Lococo, PhD, Affinity By Design, Inc., Milwaukee, WI. Find out more at https://acb-focus-employment.pinecast.co
Transcribe →20250628 1430 Using Braille in the Workplace
Jun 2801:14:26Tap to summarize20250628 1430 Using Braille in the Workplace Originally Broadcasted June 28, 2025, on ACB Media 3 Participants heard from a panel of braille users about how they are using braille every day as a vital part of their job. How important is it in improving job productivity? Explored how braille is being used now versus 40 years ago. Co-sponsored by: Braille Revival League, ACB Employment Committee and AABT Find out more at https://acb-focus-employment.pinecast.co
Transcribe →20250628 1130 AI in the Workplace and Beyond
Jun 2801:15:08Tap to summarize20250628 1130 AI in the Workplace and Beyond Originally Broadcasted June 28, 2025, on ACB Media 2 Are you interested in integrating AI into your professional life but don't know quite how to start? Participants joined the Employment Committee and BITS as human presenters encouraged and guided us to start this journey. Presenters: Peter Altschul, Employment Committee Chair, Coos Bay, OR and Jeff Bishop, BITS president, Tucson AZ. Find out more at https://acb-focus-employment.pinecast.co
Transcribe →20250627 1730 All About Requesting an Assessment from your Voc Rehab Agency
Jun 28, 202501:12:48Tap to summarize20250627 1730 All About Requesting an Assessment from your Voc Rehab Agency Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2025, on ACB Media 2 This session discussed a comprehensive tool for blind and low vision individuals to use to determine strengths, areas for improvement, and weaknesses when planning education and employment. Find out more at https://acb-focus-employment.pinecast.co
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