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Listeners joined Matt Vollbrecht and the TTJ team to learn how to enjoy apps, movies, shows, and music with family and friends over Facetime and learn other tips and tricks for adding some extra flare to the holidays by using their awesome Apple gadgets. Sponsored by The Tech Juggernaut

Despite having talking calculators, computers, and smartphones, some of us like to go back to the basics. Listeners joined Lucy to learn about using the abacus.

Listeners joined us for different topics each week, complete with clear audio demonstrations as appropriate. Questions were answered for the remainder of the hour and did not have to relate to the week’s discussion. Contact Technology Learning Lab via Email Disclaimer: answers to questions are intended to set you on the path to researching a problem but are not meant to replace the need for qualif...

Life Coaches who “Get It”: Friday, January 28th, 7pm ET Terry welcomes two dynamic Life Coaches, both of whom really “get it” in our community. ACB members extraordinaire, Pam Shaw and Gabriel Lopez Kafati, will explain the advantages and positive attitude changes that we can make in our lives. Everyone is invited to join this fun and informative session.

Learn about the new Ruby 10. Sponsored by Vispero

# We will be discussing chapters 20-22 in the book, The Unseen Minority: A Social History of Blindness in the United States, by Frances A. Koestler, copyright 1976 and 2004 by the American Foundation for the Blind. The 1976 edition is available in BARD, and the 2004 edition is available on Bookshare. Come join us and be a part of our lively discussion.

The spotlight is on two more amazing Visually Impaired Seniors with Abilities that will encourage anyone. Vision loss; successful careers; raising a family; and now actively participating in ACB committees and events. They have done it all! Life has not always been a bowl of cherries, but they have persevered. These women may be retired now, but that just gives them more time to give back. Sponsor...

Eric Damery will discuss and demonstrate managing sound in JAWS 2022. Sponsored by Vispero

# We are reading the book, The Unseen Minority: A Social History of Blindness in the U.S., by Frances A. Koestler, which is available from BARD copyright 1976, and through Bookshare copyright 2004. We will discuss our thoughts about previous chapters and then discuss chapters 18 and 19.

Terry welcomes Christine Chaikin for a lively learning session for everyone who uses a computer, whether with or without magnification or screen readers. There are so many keystrokes that make keyboarding faster and less challenging. Please come and share your ideas so we can all learn from one another. Sponsored by VISAbilities

Lively Latin: A lively introduction to Latin and its effect on everyday English. Lessons in Mythology will be included. Class notes can be found at: https://bit.ly/3sX3c2D

Jeff will show you how to download an archived webinar. Sponsored by Vispero

# Read chapters 15, 16, and 17 of The Unseen Minority: A Social History of Blindness in the United States, by Frances A. Koestler, copyright 1976 and 2004 by the American Foundation for the Blind.

Terry is starting the new year off with a new series of calls. The Blind and Low Vision Community has long been fortunate to have a huge number of Visually Impaired Seniors with amazing Abilities. At least once a month, someone will share their life experiences. Whether life-long or recent vision loss, they all have much to share with us. Terry is thrilled to begin this series with just such a man...

Ron Miller will show you how to use Kindle for PC with JAWS and braille. Sponsored by Vispero

# Read chapters 13 and 14 of The Unseen Minority: A Social History of Blindness In the United States, by Frances A. Koestler, copyright 1976 and 2004 by the American Foundation for the Blind. All are welcome.

Class notes can be found at: https://bit.ly/3sX3c2D A lively introduction to Latin and its effect on everyday English. Lessons in mythology will be included.

Class notes can be found at: https://bit.ly/3sX3c2D A lively introduction to Latin and its effect on everyday English. Lessons in mythology will be included.

‘Tis the season! Have a holly jolly Friday night with a free-flowing hour of family-friendly Christmas trivia. Everyone wins; no brain twisters; and lots of fun! Sponsored by VISAbilities

Learn about stand alone scanning and reading devices. Sponsored by Vispero

Class notes can be found at: https://bit.ly/3sX3c2D A lively introduction to Latin and its effect on everyday English. Lessons in mythology will be included.

Last one for the year: ACB History Book Discussion Group: Read chapters 12 and 13 of The Unseen Minority: A Social History of Blindness In the United States, by Frances A. Koestler, copyright 1976 and 2004 by the American Foundation for the Blind. All are welcome. Note: No group on 12/21 and 12/28.

Vispero Presentation – Power of Sound: Rachel and Liz discussed and demonstrated the power of sound. Sponsored by Vispero

Health Check up:

Ron Miller will discuss and demonstrate the power of sound with JAWS. Sponsored by Vispero