Episode Notes First, we will hear an exciting announcement from AIRA with Jeanine Stanley. Then Anthony welcomes Jo Lynn Bailey-Page as co-host as Sunday Edition continues its conversations spotlighting Audio Description. With the excitement of the Inaugural Audio Description Gala still fresh and buzzing we take a deep dive into other forms, spaces, and places to discover more about this game changing service. The America the Beautiful Access Pass is the perfect ticket to Get Up and Get Moving. We will bring all the information needed to obtain this free pass and experience some of the hard work the descriptathon folks have put in to make these national treasures accessible to us all. Join Anthony and Jo Lynn as they welcome: Michele Hartley Brett Oppegaard Holly Griesemer Susan Glass Dan Spoone Pat Sheehan These topics as well as what’s coming up and possible employment opportunities with the National Park Service are on the menu with your opportunity to ask your questions as dessert. So grab your favorite brunch beverage and follow the Join information below and "get up and moving" to Sunday Edition at 1:00 p.m. EDT on ACB Media 1 or wherever you get your podcasts. Questions and comments for the show can be sent to: [email protected]

Episode Notes This Sunday at 1 PM Eastern on ACB Media 1 and just before the Gala on November 18th on ACB Media 6 Anthony is joined by President Dan Spoone, Anthony Stevens, Kim Charleson, Jennifer Flat, Carl Richardson With Special Guest Roy Samuelson and a few surprises as we: Formally Announce the categories and presenters Share the excitement of this Bold new adventure of the Audio Description Project Ruminate on the importance of Quality Audio Description And celebrate the First Annual Audio Description Gala and all the achievement of ADP, ACB and our friends and champions in the business. Here is a link and excerpt to my audio description story and info for the GALA "Then, during a major moment in my blind journey, the cellblock door was blasted off" Want to read more… Click below: https://acbvoices.wordpress.com/2021/11/11/audio-description-opening-the-cellblock-doors%ef%bf%bc/ And click the subscribe button to receive notifications when any of our American Council of the blind brothers and sisters add their voices to our amazing blog. ACB’s 2021 Audio Description Awards Gala is a free & virtual event. It will be aired live at ADAwardsGala.org and on Peacock on Nov. 18th, 2021, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET Visit ADAwardsGala.org to reserve your spot now to add the Gala to your calendar!

Episode Notes Join Anthony this Sunday as he speaks with Margie, Lucy, Lynn, and Lisa about various aspects of mental health. We will be discussing the 12-step model; support; and stigmata; surrounding reaching out for help.

Episode Notes Over the last few months Anthony and Sunday Edition listeners have opened the discussion about surviving misconduct and more in our community. We have heard some of the personal stories and what some in our community are doing to shine a light for so many still living in the darkness of isolation and/or shame.  This Sunday at 1pm EDT. On ACB Media One on wherever you get your podcast’s Anthony is joined by Margie Donovan one of the architects of the ACB Resolution to explore and explain the resolution and call for support of our sisters and brothers who have experienced misconduct or abuse.  Then Wayne Pearcy who bravely shared his story with Sunday Edition in august returns to introduce Stacy and Addison other survivors who are working so tirelessly to amplify the voices and affect change

Episode Notes This week Anthony speaks with the effervescent  Jeannine Stanley about what’s going on with AIRA and some HUGE announcements. Have you found a creative way to use AIRA? Jeannine and Anthony want to highlight some creative uses also.  Then in our second hour Anthony welcomes back the Get up, Get Moving folks to celebrate the Coast to Coast White Cane Day Dance Party celebration, talk about what’s next and hear from listeners how they celebrated White Cane Day and how they are…. Getting up and Getting Moving!  Questions and comments for the show can be sent to:  [email protected]

Episode Notes This week Anthony speaks to Debbie Brown in the first hour on ACB Media 1. Debbie joined the team in the Alexandria office a few months ago and has made a real impact. We will get to know her, how she enjoys her new role and open it up for some listener questions. Then in our second hour Gabriel Lopez Kafati and Guillermo Robles will join Anthony to talk about Hispanic Heritage Month. They will share with us what it means for them to celebrate with ACB and in general and then they will preview what’s happening with the MCAC sub-committee. Questions and comments for the show can be sent to: [email protected] Content suggestions and questions for monthly Spanish Focus Calls: [email protected]

Episode Notes Anthony Welcomes the fine folks who are Helming the Get Up Get Moving campaign. From durable medical equipment to accessible exercise equipment, from social networking to improved health for our community this 3 year campaign will not only transform the organizational reach and advocacy but empower us all to get healthy, get motivated and of course…. UP and Moving! Dan Dillon, Chair, Partnership sub-committee Koni Sims Leslie Spoone, Co-chair, Publicity sub-committee Sheila Styron, Chair, Advocacy sub-committee Terry Suarez, Co-chair Publicity sub-committee Tom Tobin, Campaign chair Look for the get up, get moving… Coast-to-coast dance party… October 15! And join Sunday edition on October 17 as some of these fine folks come back for a wrap-up party and they let us know what’s coming up next forget up, get moving.

Episode Notes What has ACB unexpectedly done for you? Did you make new friends? Meet your romantic partner? Embark upon a new education path? Or find a new job opportunity? Come join members of ACB Next Generation to share why you joined ACB; unexpected benefits of joining ACB; and the ways ACB has positively impacted your life. Sponsored by ACB Next Generation www.acbnextgeneration.org

Episode Notes Anthony returns this week with a super show and an exciting opportunity for our membership to experience an Audio Immersive experience. After some turmoil personally I am thrilled to return with Shane Salk and his incredible series Carcerem. Join us Sunday At 1pm EDT on ACB Media One for this fascinating conversation. After the show Shane will run the first episode of this critically acclaimed audio immersive drama and stick around to answer all of your questions. Shane will walk us through the process and behind the scenes magic it takes to produce such high quality programming as well as share with us some of the celebrity guests and supporters. Anthony is actively talking with Shane to produce a immersive series focusing on the trials and tribulations we experience as blind and low vision folks and we envision a future production that would be about us, produced and voiced by us and give voice to our stories. Carcerem is a completely original audio drama series featuring a full cast, original music, and immersive sound design. A mix between Lord of the rings and Princess Bride, its more like a movie than an audio play, this captivating fantasy series puts you in the middle of the action. Featuring sword fights, monster attacks, giant battles, heart-break and humor, Carcerem is the next step in the evolution of audio entertainment. "In Aaru, a land torn apart by a fear of magic, and ruled by brutal mercenaries, two young friends leave the only home they’ve ever known to find the one who could save them all." Shane Salk is an Owner/Partner in Shane Salk Productions and is an Award-winning Audio Drama Creator Producer and Sound Designer. Shane's projects now have over 200 Million impressions spanning more than 150 countries around the world. Having grown up listening to old-time audio, Shane has a unique perspective on updating the medium and learning from the past. As his inaugural production, he is a creator of the show "We're Alive - A Zombie Story of Survival," which was launched in 2009. Having graduated from Chapman University with a BFA, acting has always been Shane's first love, something he was able to incorporate into his productions. Salk has appeared on stage, screen and voiceover/audio roles including "American Dad," as well as major Videos Games. He also originated the role of Genie in Disney Cruise Line’s production of Aladdin. Links: Show Page: www.CarceremTheSeries.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carceremtheseries/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/carcerems Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarceremTheSeries Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrs7tmBST6d0fg473ARlWaw Solo Link: https://solo.to/carceremtheseries

Episode Notes Florida Vision Tech is the leading dealer for the Envision Glass. Anthony has been testing this awesome product for a month now. Jose and Lisa will answer questions and present a short demo. Cindy Hollis and a few great friends will join in to celebrate a milestone we are all so proud of. When the pandemic hit, Cindy strived to create spaces for our community to connect. Some of the affiliates and some great community members stepped up. In a short time, the community call program morphed from a fledgling idea to over 70 calls per week. This Sunday we celebrate the amazing calls and the amazing people who facilitate, host and create content. Join Cindy and Anthony as they look both back and forward.