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Announcements; the latest news about the Medicare Demonstration of Coverage for Low Vision Devices Act of 2022; and never mix up your prescriptions again; discover the many ways Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind can help.

Tom Tobin, president of ACB Diabetics, discusses the importance of accessibility features to make medical devices and applications usable by people who are blind and visually impaired. Share his journey from sighted to blind, from his dependence on others as a Type 1 diabetic trying to use totally inaccessible equipment in the 1990's to his far more independent life as a blind professional today. Discover how some insurance companies are beginning to cover devices with accessibility features for patients with vision loss; learn about ACB's work to require the inclusion of accessibility features in medical devices.

Clark Rachfal, Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs with the American Council of the Blind, explains ACB's 4 advocacy imperatives for 2022. Accessible medical devices, accessible exercise equipment, accessible websites and applications, and a much more accessible digital world - all will help change our lives for the future. Find out how you can help change lives and support these imperatives

New Roundabout schedule coming in March and other announcements; first look at the 2022 ACB Conference and Convention schedule with ACB Convention Co-ordinator Janet Dickelman; kitchen ideas from allrecipes.com

Kim Charlson, ACB Immediate Past President, discusses accessible COVID testing, options and resources; Bill Hollander, Louisville 9th District Councilman, explains the national Rredistricting process - what it is and why it's important

Demonstration of the updated BlindShell phone, as presented by J. J. Meddaugh of A T Guys at the January 21, 2022 Roundabout sponsored by the Greater Louisville Council of the Blind. Edited for time by Adam Ruschival.

News and events; McDowell Center update with Facility Administrator Heidi Kesterson; Intro to the Kentucky Deaf/Blind Services with Administrator Tonia Gatton;; and Current and Emerging Resources on Aging and Vision Loss with Dr. Priscilla Rogers, Project Leader on Aging and Vision Loss with the VisionServe Alliance

News and events; Gay Pannell, Branch Manager of the Kentucky Independent Living Program, explains how that program can help blind and visually impaired senior citizens and others who are not working; Dave Wilkinson from SpeedyTurtle.net introduces the BrailleSense 6 and qBraille XL from HIMS, the Orcan, and the Victor Trek from Humanware.

News and events; two features - the first on Vispero products by Greg Blackman from Eye Can See Inc. in Indianapolis and the other on Humanware and Eschenbach products by Brian Goemmer of Lab Computers in Louisville

News and announcements; products and services from the American Printing House; KCB kids visit with Santa and an adaptation of the "Gift of the Magi" from the Christmas with the Council party

News and announcements; Dr. Judith (Judy) Dixon, author of ten very useful books on subjects of interest to the blind and visually impaired such as labeling tips, instructions on how a blind person can take pictures or videos on an iPhone, how to use audio description from various sources etc., discusses how she researches and creates her books; discover Horizons for the Blind, a source for accessible craft books, cookbooks, product instructions, and useful gadgets for the kitchen and throughout the home.

news and announcements; presentations from KCB convention exhibitors - Scentsy with Nini, Elegant Insights Braille Creations, and the Literacy Project

Announcements and upcoming events; 2021 KCB convention exhibit presentations by Guidelight Dog Products and Amanda Selm, Mary Kay consultant

Upcoming events; 2021 KCB life members, convention sponsors and exhibitors; Exhibit presentations from Guidelights and Gadgets and Hayward Gourmet Popcorn and Fudge

Accessible prescription labeling solutions from En-Vision America; Brian Charlson presents "A New Me: Reclaiming My Health with Talking Technology, Diet and Exercise."

KCB 2021 convention details; how to be eligible to win an accessible computer; Thanksgiving Day sale on a barcode reader; humor and wisdom with Bob Mueller, a presenter at a meeting of the Louisville Downtown Lions Club

Announcements; interviews with Deb Cook Lewis, ACB First Vice President, and Kenneth Semien Sr., member of ACB Board of Directors

KCB 2021 convention details with Terrie Terlau, Convention Chair; announcements and news; ACB Families membership drive and your opportunity to win holiday cash; a peek inside ACB's magazine, "The Braille Forum"

KCB 2021 convention pre-registration information; Gary Mudd, retired vice president from the American Printing House and 50-year graduate of KSB, and KSB Principal Peggy Sinclair-Morris speak at 75th KSB Alumni Reunion

Micheal Hudson from the American Printing House Museum brings news about the Kentucky School for the Blind Alumni Archives; includes tips on how to preserve personal documents.