MCAB Christmas party December 2, 2021 This year, our Christmas party will be at Hickory groves restaurant, located at 201 east center drive, Alton, Illinois 62002.it was formally known as Franks restaurant. Party will be from 6pm until 8pm. We will order from the menu. They have Pepsi products, for beverage selections. Please keep order […]
Next MCAB meeting Meeting date: November 11, 2021 Hello one and all! Meeting place: Wood River town ship hall. Location:33S. 9th street East Alton, Illinois 62024. Meeting time: 10:45am. Come to our next Madison County association of the blind (MCAB)meeting, and see what wee are doing to help those people in our community, who are […]
White canes were introduced in the 1930s as a way of assisting visually impaired pedestrians to travel independently. They also helped motorists identify and yield to people using the white cane, and their use has been protected by law in the United States since that time. White Cane Safety Day, October 15, was established in […]
Hi All: While having a brief conversation tonight with ACBMC President Debbie Watson, she made me aware of something that truly saddens me. This Saturday, August 7 will mark the final meeting for the Illinois Social Club. If ICB had a blog, I’d share the following message there. We don’t, so I’ll say what I […]
Hello Everyone: Here in Illinois, the corn’s in the ground and starting to grow. The Cubs, Sox and Cardinals are well underway and playing very well. The legislature is rushing to finish their work at the last minute. What can this all mean? One thing, it’s time for the 2021 ICB Summer Raffle. Again this […]