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<DIV><B>Subject:</B> Fw: [leadership] ACB Reaches Settlement Agreement with
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<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, March 18, 2014 11:29 AM</DIV>
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<DIV><B>Subject:</B> [leadership] ACB Reaches Settlement Agreement with CVS.COM
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<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">CVS/pharmacy Now Offers “Talking”
Prescription Labels for Individuals with Vision Impairments Through its Online
Pharmacy<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">New service on
CVS.com is the result of a collaboration with state and national organizations
for the blind<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Woonsocket, Rhode
Island (March 18, 2014)</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"> – CVS/pharmacy
announced today that it now provides ScripTalk talking prescription labels for
prescriptions ordered for home delivery through its online pharmacy, CVS.com.
The ScripTalk labels provide a safe and convenient way to access information on
prescription labels for individuals who cannot read standard print. The
ScripTalk labels are free to CVS.com pharmacy customers who are blind or
visually impaired. Customers can also obtain a free ScripTalk reader from
Envision America that will enable them to listen to the information on the
ScripTalk label.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">“We are pleased to
offer the ScripTalk service to our online pharmacy customers who are visually
impaired,” said Josh Flum, Senior Vice President of Retail Pharmacy at CVS
Caremark. “Enhancing access to important information about prescriptions is in
keeping with our purpose of helping people on their path to better
health.”<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Today’s announcement
is the result of collaboration between CVS/pharmacy, the American Foundation for
the Blind, American Council of the Blind and California Council of the Blind.
These groups applauded CVS/pharmacy’s actions.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">“The lack of
accessible labels on prescription drug containers puts people with vision loss
at serious risk of medication mishaps,” said Paul Schroeder, Vice President of
Programs & Policy at the American Foundation for the Blind. “We applaud
CVS/pharmacy for taking steps to provide speech access to label information for
customers with vision loss along with its willingness to evaluate methods to
improve large print labels.” <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">“This agreement is a
positive step that allows for a greater level of privacy, safety, and
independence for blind and visually impaired Americans of all ages who take
prescription medications," said Kim Charlson, president of the American Council
of the Blind.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"> <A
name=OLE_LINK72></A><A name=OLE_LINK73>"The California Council of the Blind
applauds CVS's willingness to offer access to the information on prescription
medication labels. As a result of this initiative, persons who are blind
or visually impaired who use CVS mail order to fill their prescription needs
will have the same direct, and independent access to label information as do
sighted customers," stated Donna Pomerantz, President, California Council of the
Blind. <o:p></o:p></A></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal>To request the labels with a prescription ordered through
cvs.com, the number to call at cvs.com is 888-227-3403. Questions about
the ScripTalk system should be directed to Envision America at 800-890-1180. It
is recommended that you call cvs.com first.<o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">About
CVS/pharmacy<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">CVS/pharmacy, the
retail division of CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS), is America's leading
retail pharmacy with more than 7,600 CVS/pharmacy and Longs Drug stores.
CVS/pharmacy is reinventing pharmacy to help people on their path to better
health by providing the most accessible and personalized expertise, both in its
stores and online at CVS.com. General information about CVS/pharmacy and CVS
Caremark is available at </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">http://info.cvscaremark.com.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">About American
Council of the Blind (ACB) and California Council of the Blind
(CCB)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">American Council of
the Blind is a national consumer-based advocacy organization working on behalf
of blind and visually impaired Americans throughout the country with members
organized through seventy state and special interest affiliates. California
Council of the Blind is the California affiliate of the ACB and is a statewide
membership organization with 40 local chapters and statewide special interest
associations. ACB and CCB are dedicated to improving the quality of life,
equality of opportunity and independence of all people who have visual
impairments. Their members and affiliated organizations have a long history of
commitment to the advancement of policies and programs which will enhance
independence for people who are blind and visually impaired. More information
about ACB and CCB can be found by visiting www.acb.org and
http://www.ccbnet.org.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">About American
Foundation for the Blind<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">The American
Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is a national nonprofit that expands
possibilities for people with vision loss. AFB’s priorities include broadening
access to technology; elevating the quality of information and tools for the
professionals who serve people with vision loss; and promoting independent and
healthy living for people with vision loss by providing them and their families
with relevant and timely resources. AFB is also proud to house the Helen Keller
Archives and honor the over forty years that Helen Keller worked tirelessly with
AFB. For more information visit AFB online at www.afb.org.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B> </P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Media
Contacts:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Mike
DeAngelis<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">CVS/pharmacy<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">michael.deangelis@cvscaremark.com<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">401-770-2645<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Kim
Charlson<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">President, American
Council of the Blind<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">617-501-5853
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">kimcharlson@acb.org</SPAN><SPAN
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Adrianna
Montague-Devaud <BR>Chief Communications and Marketing Officer <BR>American
Foundation for the Blind (AFB) <BR>212-502-7615
<BR>amontague@afb.net</SPAN><SPAN class=MsoHyperlink><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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