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ACB History buffs, we are now on chapter 10 of the book, People of Vision: A History of the American Council of the Blind, by James J. Megivern and Marjorie L. Megivern, copyright 2003 by the American Council of the Blind. This chapter covers the period of 1989 to 1995. It will take about an hour and fifteen minutes to read. If you know one of the history-makers or are one, come and talk about thi...

Here is your mid-year pep-me-up of all things Irish and Irish American: Language, literature, music - we will have it all for your enjoyment. So follow the rainbow to your leprechaun's pot of gold! Pssst, brush up on your Irish trivia☘️ Sponsored by VISAbilities www. VISAbilities.net

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# Hello, History buffs! We are now on Chapter 9 in People of Vision: A History of the American Council of the Blind, by James J. Megivern and Marjorie L. Megivern, copyright 2003. In chapter 8 we read about affiliates getting kicked out of NFB, including CA and WA. In chapter 9, 1981 to 1989. This chapter takes about 2 hours and 18 minutes to read and is jam packed with events, struggles and victo...

# There are so many things millennials will never experience that were common place to us back in the day. Black and white TV; transistor radios; watching one episode of a favorite show each week; playing with kids in the neighborhood without need of a play date; having a telephone conversation with one person at a time; walking two miles uphill both ways to school; and so much more. Let’s share s...

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Episode Notes Notes go here     Lively Latin: 08/24/2021 4pm 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

# Hello ACB history buffs: We are now in Chapter 8 of People of Vision: A History of the American Council of the Blind, by James J. Megivern and Marjorie L. Megivern, copyright 2003 by the American Council of the Blind. This chapter will take about 3.5 hours to read. It covers 1968 through 1981, so we know many of the people who are mentioned in these pages. If you are one of the people mentioned,...

Join certified Apple Teacher Matt Vollbrecht and the TTJ Instructor team to learn all about how to use the Apple Books app to read your favorite books with Voiceover. Learn about purchasing books, importing books you’ve obtained from other sources, and more. Understand how to use Voiceover with this powerful digital reader app, to read digital books, audio books, and more. Sponsored by The Tech Ju...

VISAbilities – Unforgettable ACB Moments: We want to continue hearing your stories to be added to our future recording in celebration of ACB’s 60th anniversary year. We have now had 60 national conventions, dozens of legislative seminars, countless affiliate conventions and chapter meetings, and lots and lots of socials. Each one has had a major achievement or happening, something hysterically fun...

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ACB History buffs, wow! This is such a momentous and historical event on behalf of the blind and democracy. We are now into chapter 7, Part Three, ACB: The First 40 Years. Please grab a copy of this book, People of Vision: A History of the American Council of the Blind, by Janes J. Megivern and Marjorie L. Megivern, copyright 2003 by the American Council of the Blind. It is available on BARD, thro...

Celebrate ACB Community’s 5,000th Event: Can you believe it? Our ACB community began on March 17 with two calls that week. Today we celebrate our five thousandth event. Please join us to share what Community means to you, email your thoughts, or do both. Here are some questions to ponder. How did you learn about our community events and when did you attend your first one? How often are you able to...

Episode Notes Notes go here ittee – Assisting People Who Are Not Comfortable with Technology: How to reach people who are without or uncomfortable with technology. Speakers will be Alison Smitherman (MS), Peggy Garrett (TX), Danette Dixon (WA), Cassandra Jessie (FL), Alan Peterson (ND), and Ray Campbell (IL). All are members of the ACB Membership Committee.

VISAbilities – Unforgettable ACB Moments: We want to continue hearing your stories to be added to our future recording in celebration of ACB’s 60th anniversary year. We have now had 60 national conventions, dozens of legislative seminars, countless affiliate conventions and chapter meetings, and lots and lots of socials. Each one has had a major achievement or happening, something hysterically fun...

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# ACB history buffs, we are reading through the book, People of Vision: A History of the American Council of the Blind, by James J. Megivern and Marjorie L. Megivern, copyright 1003 by the American Council of the Blind. Chapter Six, entitled, Kansas City 1961: The Organization Dismembered, will take about three hours to read. Please come and join in on a lively and informed discussion. Did you kno...

VISAbilities – Unforgettable ACB Moments, Part 2: We want to continue hearing your stories to be added to our future recording in celebration of ACB’s 60th anniversary year. We have now had 60 national conventions, dozens of legislative seminars, countless affiliate conventions and chapter meetings, and lots and lots of socials. Each one has had a major achievement or happening, something hysteric...

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Episode Notes Notes go here A lively introduction to Latin and its effect on everyday English. Lessons in Mythology will be included.