20220706 Knuckling Down with Peer Mentor Relations Originally Aired July 6, 2022, on ACB Media The ACBDA Peer Mentor Relations Program is a support network that encourages members who have experience with both Diabetes and/or sight loss(mentors), to confidentially interact with one or more of their peers who need extra support(mentees). This allows for the sharing of information and experiences, and the chance to gently challenge others to see what simple adjustments could be made to better support a life of both sight loss and Diabetes. These peer-to-peer bonds provide a safe place to discuss innovative ideas and move past some of the things that are uncomfortable, to gain a better knowledge and understanding of living with sight loss and Diabetes together. Knowing that we are not alone in these experiences can make a positive difference in our lives, and shed new light on the face of adversity, amidst the darkness in which so many of us live. Edited By:  Larry Gassman

20220706 Accessible Pharmacy - Knuckling down on Accessibility Originally Aired July 6, 2022, on ACB Media Three Co-Founders of Accessible Pharmacy described their rationale behind the founding of a full-service pharmacy serving the needs of individuals with blindness and vision impairment. One of the business partners who is blind explained his vision for a full-service pharmacy, sharing his own personal disappointing experiences with mainstream pharmacies. Participants also heard from Accessible Pharmacy's Chief Medical Officer about accessible durable medical equipment, inclusive of continuous glucose monitors, and how Accessible Pharmacy works to meet the needs of their blind and vision impaired customers! Edited By:  Larry Gassman

Episode Notes

20220705 Self-Care is Health Care Originally Aired July 5, 2022, on ACB Media Take charge of your physical, mental, and emotional health. ACB Next Generation and ACB's Get Up, Get Moving invited attendees to learn about the connection between mind, body, and spirit. Participants stretched out their bodies with: ·        Leslie Spoone, a Certified Fitness Instructor ·        Koni Sims, a retired Medical Massage Practitioner ·        Terry Suarez, a Certified Respiratory Therapist The attendees then energized their spirit by learning to relax! Participants also shared their best practices for self-care. Edited By: Michael Moran Notes go here

20220705 Accessible Covid 19 Testing Originally Aired July 5, 2022, on ACB Media Edited By:  Douglas Hunsinger

20220705 Knuckling Down on Using and Demonstrating Durable Medical Equipment Originally Aired July 5, 2022, on ACB Media Presenter: Kim Ladd RN/BS, diabetes health education specialist. This session empowered clients to independently manage their diabetes and other chronic diseases with low or no vision. Kim's passion for preventing diabetes and its complications through education stems from first-hand experience. Not only does she deal with diabetes daily, but many of her family members do so as well. Kim demonstrated how to use many different devices for diabetes. Edited By:  Larry Gassman

20220705 Knuckling Down on Endocrinology - Current and Future Treatment Strategies Originally Aired July 5, 2022, on ACB Media Participants heard from a panel of leading global endocrinologists regarding current and future best practice treatment strategies for managing Type I and Type II diabetes. Edited By:  Larry Gassman

20220704 Empowering Us to Advocate for the Best Mental Health and Emotional Well Being Care Originally Aired July 4, 2022, on ACB Media

The world can be busy and it's often our own self-care that is the first overlooked. The medical field is often more a business; knowing how to ask the right questions and advocate for ourselves is a learned and much needed skill set.

Facilitated by Pam Shaw

Edited By: Jenine Stanley

20220703 Unravelling the Medicare Tangle Originally Aired July 3, 2022, on ACB Media Lori Scharff ACB's Medicare expert, provided attendees with the information one would need to better understand the maze that is the Medicare program. Eligibility, benefits, gaps, and special plans are just a few of the areas that she covered. Edited By: Michael Moran

20220623 Adaptive Sports GET UP, GET MOVING, and Make Life Fun! Originally Aired June 23, 2022, on ACB Media

Want to get active and are not sure what exciting things are out there, or how you can re-engage in your favorite game or activity after sight loss? Attendees heard from our team on how we could help you get back into the action! STRIVE4YOU assisted attendees in this virtual workshop as they explored all of the exciting recreational and sporting activities that are available for the Visually Impaired/Blind. Together they took a look at simple adaptations to make your leisure, recreation, and fitness activities more inclusive. Whether you're a parent, college student, senior or a disabled veteran there is so much out there to get you off the couch living life to its fullest, and you might accidently get healthier both physically and mentally in the process!

Edited By: Brian McCallen

~~So, You Want to Pick the Right Therapist? Will he or she be affirming of blindness, LGBTQ+ status or gender identity: Attendees learned from both blind and sighted therapists’ tips to help you choose the right professional to meet your needs. Presenters: ♠ Jessica Kell, certified family therapist, Baltimore, MD ♠ Ronald Miner Hughes, MSW, DCSW, LCSW, ACHS, MAC, DD, Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy Specialist, Retired Director of Clinical Healthcare and Employee Assistance, Manchester, CT

• Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 22~~