20250822 Iowa Council of the United Blind Convention

20250822 Iowa Council of the United Blind Convention

Originally broadcasted on August 22, 2025, on ACB Media 8

First General Assembly- Salon A

6:00 p.m. Call to Order – Lori Trujillo Roush, ICUB President

Invocation – Dr. Cody Dolinsek

Star-Spangled Banner – Kyla Billington

6:10 p.m. Convention Welcome – Lori Trujillo Roush, ICUB State President, and Introduction of Participants -- Mark Edge, Convention Host

6:25 p.m. ICUB President’s Report – Lori Trujillo Roush

6:40 p.m. Lifelong Links - Crystal Doig, Lifelong Links Director, Aging Resources of Central Iowa. Lifelong Links helps connect older adults and people with disabilities to resources and services in their communities.

7:05 p.m. Roger Creig Slayton Scholarship Committee Report – Dr. Robert Martin

7:15 p.m. Iowa Department for the Blind Update - Stacy Cervenka, IDB Director. IDB update and listening session with an opportunity for questions and feedback.

7:45 p.m. Emergency Preparedness - Diogenes Ayal, Manager of Public Safety, MercyOne. Learn how to prepare for a disaster, what to include in a go bag, and steps to stay safe during emergencies.

8:15 p.m. Mentoring with Heart: A Blind Role Model's Perspective - Kristen Steele

8:25 p.m. Election of Nominating Committee – Committee Chair

8:30 p.m. Announcements and Door Prizes

Adjournment

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