ACB Focus: Education

20250708 1300 A Story of Identity Theft and the Legal Issues Involved

20250708 1300 A Story of Identity Theft and the Legal Issues Involved Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2025, on ACB Media   Participants heard from a woman victimized by identity theft and found out about the role of a prosecutor's office and that of the police department or sheriff's office.   Presenters: Deborah E. Joyce, Hawaii, and Chris Prentice, Levelland, Texas   Find out more at https://acb-focus-education.pinecast.co [https://acb-focus-education.pinecast.co]

20250708 0730 BRL Breakfast Whats so Great About UEB

20250708 0730 BRL Breakfast Whats so Great About UEB Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2025, on ACB Media 2   The Unified English Braille Code (UEB) has met with some controversy and resistance since its adoption in the United States in 2015. Our presenter is a blind NLS Certified UEB Transcriber who explained the major changes to the braille code introduced by UEB, the reasons for those changes, benefits of UEB, and tips to make learning UEB easier.       Find out more at https://acb-focus-education.pinecast.co [https://acb-focus-education.pinecast.co]

20250707 1730 Brain Teasers Exercise Your Mind and Learn About Famous People from DallasOriginally Broadcasted July 7, 2025, on ACB Media 3

20250707 1730 Brain Teasers Exercise Your Mind and Learn About Famous People from Dallas Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2025, on ACB Media 3   Participants tried out their hand at Dallas Texas knowledge! The Multi-Cultural Affairs committee would like to invite you to have some fun with us and see how much you know about the celebrities that are from the Dallas Texas area. This was a chance to connect with your fellow ACB members and earn some wonderful bragging rights for your celebrity knowledge. Hope to see you there.   Find out more at https://acb-focus-education.pinecast.co [https://acb-focus-education.pinecast.co]

20250705 1600 Introduction to Investing

20250705 1600 Introduction to Investing Originally Broadcasted July 5, 2025, on ACB Media 3   Participants joined us for an engaging and accessible "Introduction to Investing" workshop designed especially for beginners. During this interactive session, Chris Peterson, AFC, Cody Bair, CPA, and Kane Brolin, CFP, introduced Penny Forward's brand-new online course, Introduction to Investing. Attendees received a clear overview of investing basics, learned how investing can help you build long-term financial security, and explored how blind and low vision people can confidently navigate the investing world. There was also plenty of time for questions, so bring your curiosity-we're here to help you take the first steps toward becoming an informed investor.   Presenters: Chris Peterson, AFC, Richfield, MN, Cody Bair, CPA, Denver, CO, and Kane Brolin, CFP, Mishawak, IN   Find out more at https://acb-focus-education.pinecast.co [https://acb-focus-education.pinecast.co]

20250705 0800 AABT Breakfast From Smart Devices to Chatbots How AI Is Helpful for Blind Students

20250705 0800 AABT Breakfast From Smart Devices to Chatbots How AI Is Helpful for Blind Students Originally Broadcasted July 5, 2025, on ACB Media   AI is not here to replace teachers-it's a tool that can support learning in new ways. From reading text aloud to providing descriptions of images. AI helps blind students access information, work creatively, and engage in the classroom. Participants learned how AI can make education easier, not harder.   Presenter: Shawn Keen, AI Guru, AI For The Blind, Fort Worth, TX.     Find out more at https://acb-focus-education.pinecast.co [https://acb-focus-education.pinecast.co]