~~Diabetes Education 101 - Diabetes Self-Management: This session reviewed the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists’ described 7 self-care behaviors and how they can help you live a healthy and abundant life. This included monitoring, taking medication, problem solving, healthy coping and reducing risks. Speakers: ♠ Brenda Jagatic, BScN, RN, Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist, Marquette, MI ♠ Lisa Golden, MA.Ed.HD, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, Crowley, TX

• Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 19~~

~~Navigating the Health Care System as an Adult with Vision Loss: ACB member and author of “Navigating Health Care When All They Can See is That You Can’t” and “When Your Ears Can’t Help You See” Deborah Kendrick and attorney Meredith Weaver discussed the challenges of weaving your way through the health care system. ○ Deborah Kendrick, author, Cincinnati, OH ○ Meredith Weaver, Staff Attorney, Disability Rights Advocates, Berkeley, CA Co-Sponsored by: AAVL and ACB Advocacy Services Committee

• Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 19~~

~~BITS/SASI: Do You Hear What I Hear: Are you getting the most from your hearing devices? Have you ever wondered if any hearing aids will work with other technology such as your iPhone?  Attendees enjoyed an informative presentation during which two audiologists and a Hearing Care Professional served as panelists as they addressed the issues and answered questions. Presenters: • Dr. Carol Hamer, Audiologist, Hellen Keller National Center, Sands Point, NY • Jacob Smith, Hearing Instrument Dispenser, Oak Lawn, IL • Dr. Nancy Mascia, Audiologist, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, Birmingham, AL

• Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 17~~

~~Attendees joined ACB Leaders and our Health Hero partners as we officially kicked off the Get Up and Get Moving Campaign. The campaign raises awareness on the critical issues for people who are blind and visually impaired seeking to take back their health as we all come out of the pandemic. Attendees learned how they can be a part of this three-year campaign and take the Get Up and Get Moving Challenge.

• Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 17~~

GDB alumni and anyone was interested in Guide Dogs for the Blind and guide-dog access: Attendees joined GDB for an update on the DOT Air Carriers Access Act Service, animal Ruling with national experts. including: ◘ Mr. Ray Prentice (Alaska Airline Accessibility Director) ◘ Mr. Eric Lipp (CEO of Opendoors Organization) What is the ‘Ruling’ in brief? How is the implementation going? Who can you give feedback to and how? Plus creative efforts to make the process more usable. This concern has weighed on many Guide Dog handlers. Attendees joined GDB to shape the future of air travel for guide-dog teams. Questions were sent to Rabih Dow, GDB Director of Outreach and Advocacy in advance at: [email protected]. -

• Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 16

~~Non-Traditional Blind Sports: From skateboarding to darts to hunting and fishing, attendees talked with a panel of sports and recreation enthusiasts about some unique activities not traditionally participated in by the blind and visually impaired. Panel: ♥ Curtis Ruttle, Founder, Alt Route Project, Calgary, Alberta, Canada ♥ Matt Janz, Founder, Skate Bats, Calgary, Alberta, Canada ♥ Tom Fisher, Vice President of North American Association of Blind Sportsmen (NAABS), Gig Harbor, WA ♥ Dr. Andre Watson, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist, Delaware County, PA Sponsored by: ACB Next Gen

• Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 19~~

~~Adaptive Sports, an Active Body = A Healthy Mind: BPI partnered with Strive4you to inspire and teach us about such adapted sports as Bowling Bonanza; Star Spangle Goalball and Southern Classic Kickball. Let's all get up and get moving together! Presenters: ♥ Ricky Jones, Co-Executive Director, Strive4you, Nashville, TN ♥ Christy Ray, Co-Executive Director, Strive4you, Nashville, TN

• Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 20~~

Welcome to the Health and Wellness Track of the ACB Focus Podcast Series.