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Bay State Council of the Blind 2026 Spring Conference and Convention Agenda Burlington Marriott Hotel – Saturday, May 16 Morning Session - Opening Remarks, David Kingsbury, President, BSCB - Overview of Massachusetts Commission for the Blind Activities, John Oliveira , Commissioner Julieann Cofone, Communications Coordinator - Participant Introductions - Acknowledgment of Convention Sponsors - What’s New at the Massachusetts Association for the Blind Community Services, Jenniffer Harnish - What’s New at the Perkins School for the Blind, David Barth, CEO - Perkins Library Update, Kim Charlson - First Reading of Proposed BSCB Resolutions, Brian Charlson - Election of BSCB Officers, Carl Richardson, Nominations Committee chair, to announce slate of nominees recommended by the Nominations Committee - Brian Charlson to explain voting procedures - David Kingsbury to chair election Afternoon Session - Short comments by newly elected officers - Debate and Adoption of Proposed Resolutions, Brian Charlson - Announcement of BSCB Awards, Awards Committee: Kim Charlson (chair), Pam Loch, and Jerry Berrier - Waymo autonomous vehicle development and experience in Boston, Hannah Tuten, Public Affairs Officer - Perspectives on Our 50thAnniversary, Reflections on the past and future of our organization, Panelists: Chris Devin, Judy Cannon, Kim Charlson, Brian Charlson, David Kingsbury - Accessible Gaming, Aaron Spelker recounts his experience attending an accessible gaming conference in London - Bruce Howell Tell’s Us About His Book, Co-authored with Marv Alpert, “Alzheimer's Caregiving With Love, Laughter and A Plan", - Susan’s Safari, Susan Bueti-Hill tells us about her trip to Tanzania, including climbing Mount Kilimanjaro - Wrap Up

Saturday May 16, 20260516-01 fcb 2026 convention - saturday morning sessions 8:00-9:45: Opening Ceremony 10:15-11:05: Ted Henter 11:15:12:05: Technology Committee

20260516-02 fcb 2026 convention - saturday afternoon sessions 2:15-3:15 DBS Town Hall  3:30:4:45 FCCLV

20260515-03 fcb 2026 convention - friday afternoon sessions Originally broadcasted on ACB Media 8 on May 15 and 16, 2026 1:00-2:30: Legislative Seminar 3:00-4:00: Coalition for the Concerns of the Totally Blind

20260515-04 fcb annual banquet and scholarships - fcb awards luncheon FCB Banquet Awards Luncheon

Friday, May 15 20260515-01 fcb 2026 convention - friday morning sessions Originally broadcasted on ACB Media 8 on May 15 and 16, 2026 9:30-10:30: Guide Dog Users of Florida 11:00-noon: The Blind Kitchen

20260515-02 fcb 2026 convention - friday morning sessions continued Originally broadcasted on ACB Media 8 on May 15 and 16, 2026 11:00-noon: Braille Revival League of Florida

RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD VENDORS OF AMERICA 20260223 RSVA SAGEBRUSH 2026 THURSDAY BUSINERR ENTERRPRISE PROGRAM TRAINING CONFERENCE SAGEBRUSH 2026: “Celebrating 90 years of Randolph Sheppard Blind Entrepreneurship!” Thursday February 26, 2026 - Moderator: Ardis Bazyn (CO), Bazyn Communications, RSVA® First Vice President - “Innovative Businesses in the BEP Arena”: Jack Pinnock (FL), Dreamie Cookies Corp; Jeff Babb, HERR FOODS INC - “Walking in the Light” film not included die to copyright regulations - “What current micro markets are offering to stimulate growth” Eric Harns (MN), Eagle Eyes Vending; Phil Hubbard (FL); COLTON KNIGHT, Chief Executive Officer, Knight's Culinary Productions Inc. - What Airport facilities Offer and Challenges Involved”: Ronald Flormata (HI), RMF Enterprises, Inc., RSVA® Board member - "Social Security and Medicare Questions Answered": Annie Walters (NV), SSA Public Affairs Specialist

RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD VENDORS OF AMERICA 20260223 RSVA SAGEBRUSH 2026 WEDNESDAY BUSINERR ENTERRPRISE PROGRAM TRAINING CONFERENCE SAGEBRUSH 2026: “Celebrating 90 years of Randolph Sheppard Blind Entrepreneurship!” Wednesday February 25, 2026 - “Technologies benefiting BEP operators and VI staff”: Haley Lan (FL), Patriot Vision Industries, LLC; Shawn Welker (MI), Founder & Consultant, VisualEyes Access; Damashe Thomas (MI), Technical manager, A. T. Guys Many technologies assist vendors while they are managing a facility. These speakers will highlight how their products/service will improve the business owner’s abilities to manage the business. - "What’s new in Kiosks/Micro Markets Systems and Vending Management”: Matt Kotsch (FL), Territory Sales Representative, Trinity Access, Inc. - “Current Military Facility Operators Outline Their Various Food Service Options”: Conrad Bennett (WV), Lots of Smiles Inc.; Ryan Skinner, Business Enterprise Program Director, South Carolina Commission for the Blind; Karen Jones (SC), South Carolina Chair State Vendor Committee; Scott R. Lassiter (NC), Ed.D. Business Enterprises Program Chief, Division of Services for the Blind, Department of Health and Human Services - "Report from the National Council of State Agencies for the Blind and Randolph-Sheppard": Catriona Macdonald (DC), President Linchpin Strategies, LLC. and NCSAB Policy Advisor for Randolph-Sheppard; - RSVA® Sagebrush “90th Randolph-Sheppard Act Anniversary” Luncheon: Sponsored by U-Select-It Moderator: Scott Eggen (MN), RSVA® President - Luncheon Speaker: Tricia Waechter (TX), CEO Blind Girl Designs-

RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD VENDORS OF AMERICA 20260224 RSVA SAGEBRUSH 2026 TUESDAY BUSINERR ENTERRPRISE PROGRAM TRAINING CONFERENCE SAGEBRUSH 2026: “Celebrating 90 years of Randolph Sheppard Blind Entrepreneurship!” Tuesday February 24, 2026 - "Welcome to Sagebrush": Scott Eggen (MN), SVS Vending, RSVA® President - "Welcome from Nevada": Louis DeMaioribus II, Business Enterprise Officer 2, Business Enterprises of Nevada Ivan Delgado, Nevada Committee Chair - Attendee Introductions: Scott Eggen (MN), RSVA® President - National Automatic Merchandising Association Updates, Bob Owens, Chief Operating Officer, NAMA - “IOS and MAC AI”: Sandhya Rao (TX), Vice President, iBUG Today and Brad Snyder (TX), iBUG Today, Advanced Member - “Celebrating the 90 years of the Randolph-Sheppard Act and its History”: Jeff Thom (CA), RSVA Registered” Legal Advocate; Matthew Nemmers (IA), Executive Officer, Business Enterprise Program; Ardis Bazyn (CO), RSVA 1st Vice President and CEO Bazyn Communications; and others. - Moderator: Ronald Flormata (HI), RMF Enterprises, Inc., RSVA® Board member - “Use QuickBooks Online with an expert” Freddricks Scott (CA), QuickBooks Live expert, Intuit - “Healthy vending options and techniques to sell them”, Linda Allison (TN), A+ Vending, RSVA® 2nd Vice President - “Do you enjoy blind sports?” Josh Schneider, The Dented Puck - “importance of wills and trusts for business owners” - "American Council of the Blind Updates and Activities": Jeff Thom (CA), ACB Advocacy Services Chair - “Blind Information Technology Specialists Programs and activities” Jeff Bishop (AZ), BITS President

RANDOLPH-SHEPPARD VENDORS OF AMERICA 20260223 RSVA SAGEBRUSH 2026 MOMDAY BUSINERR ENTERRPRISE PROGRAM TRAINING CONFERENCE SAGEBRUSH 2026: “Celebrating 90 years of Randolph Sheppard Blind Entrepreneurship!” Monday February 23, 2026 RSVA Board Meeting

20251122-02 kcb convention business meeting Originally broadcasted on ACB Media 8 on November 22, 2025

20251122-01 kcb convention morning and afternoon Originally broadcasted on ACB Media 8 on November 22, 2025

20251122-03 kcb convention evening session Originally broadcasted on ACB Media 8 on November 22, 2025

20251121-01 KCB convention afternoon session Originally broadcasted on ACB Media 8 on November 21, 2025