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Facilitators Training for Community Events Podcast Notes: This training is intended for those facilitating or moderating events held as part of our ACB Community Events. It is recommended those who also schedule these events take time to listen to this podcast as well to share appropriate information with facilitators and preferably to share the podcast with them. This training includes: Preparing...

# As we continue through the book, People of Vision: A History of the American Council of the Blind, by James J. and Marjorie L. Megivern, we will review Chapter 1 and discuss our thoughts, feelings, concerns, and insights. If we have the tape made by Durward McDaniel ready, we may play a part of this recording as well. Come and learn about our wonderful history!

ACB Radio Round Table – Convention, Podcasts, and More: The ACB Media Network team will talk about ACB’s upcoming convention, podcasts, and more.

Episode Notes Notes go here Meka and Cindy welcome you to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

ACB History Book Discussion Group: Have you ever wondered about how ACB got its start? We will be reading People of Vision: A History of the American Council of the Blind, by James J. and Marjorie L. Megivern, published in 2003. We would like to share our thoughts as we read through this 12-chapter book together, and will have invited guests to talk about the history as they experienced it. This g...

VISAbilities – The ACB Convention Part 4: Continue marking your calendar with the events you don't want to miss at this year's convention. The interesting and exciting programming of the Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss, among other ACB Special Interest Affiliates, will be spotlighted this week. If there is an affiliate program we have not yet featured, please send a note to: VISAbilities50@gmail...

Vispero Presentation – Focus Braille Display and Navigation: Join Ron Miller to learn about navigating efficiently using your Focus braille display. Sponsored by Vispero

Technology Learning Lab: Come to learn about and discuss various technology topics. These could include learning about iPhone and iPad apps, feature demonstrations, as well as answering questions asked by participants. Shawn Thiel from ACB of Ohio will do his best to ensure that audio from the iOS device, computer, Victor Reader stream, Etc. is put through his mixer to be as clear as possible.

Medtronic Diabetes: What is ACBDA doing at ACB’s National Convention? Next, Kassidey Short From Medtronic Diabetes will join us to talk about another new and innovative device to better manage one’s diabetes -- a smart device called an In Pen! She will discuss whether it is fully accessible and how a blind or visually impaired diabetic might interface with the device! There will be plenty of time...

Taking Care of Our Mental Health – Socializing in a Sighted World: 5pm ET, 2pm PT, 11am HT Do you find your self struggling to socialize or make connections? Learn why socialization is important and add a few tips and tricks to your proverbial toolbox. Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group, nor will it be facilitated by a health care professional...

Hull Foundation – Who we are and What we do: 4pm ET, 1pm PT, 10am HT Workshops, retreats, newsletter, sight loss instructors, summer camps . . . come learn about Hull Park, a 22-acre retreat center designed for people with sight loss in beautiful Sandy, Oregon. You can find out more at: https://oralhull.org/ or call 503-668-6195. To get post session notes email: oralhull@gmail.com. Sponsored by hu...

Episode Notes Notes go here  In 2021, we get the opportunity to virtually attend the national ACB convention and individually 🗳 vote. Koni Sims, SDAB President and VTF Communication

ACB History Book Discussion Group: Have you ever wondered about how ACB got its start? We will be reading People of Vision: A History of the American Council of the Blind, by James J. and Marjorie L. Megivern, published in 2003. We would like to share our thoughts as we read through this 12-chapter book together, and will have invited guests to talk about the history as they experienced it. This g...

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Episode Notes Notes go here Join us as we travel to the city of steel the land with pirates and home of Mr. Rogers, (won't you be my neighbor?) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is an amazing place to visit or live. Museums; tour on the Clipper; and the food. Join us in sharing your stories of travelling or living in Pittsburgh.

Episode Notes Notes go here Meka and Cindy welcome you to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

Episode Notes Meka and Cindy welcome you to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter. Notes go here

Join me in welcoming three more ACB Special Interest Affiliates, ACB Diabetics in Action, Blind Pride International, and the Braille Revival League. Their convention chairs will give us a closer look at what each affiliate has planned for their upcoming national conference. There are some amazing events happening at this year's convention, and you won't want to miss any of them. Invite a friend to...

Come join us as we talk food & exercise! We will also have a special guest from the leadership team at Seacret, one of the leaders in lifestyle and wellness, to hear how they can better serve the blind and low vision community. Come be part of this discussion! Secret to living Well: June 3

Episode Notes Notes go here Come join us as we talk food & exercise! We will also have a special guest from the leadership team at Seacret, one of the leaders in lifestyle and wellness, to hear how they can better serve the blind and low vision community. Come be part of this discussion!

Join Rachel and Elizabeth to learn about the 10-module online JAWS course. Sponsored by Vispero

Technology Learning Lab: Come to learn about and discuss various technology topics. These could include learning about iPhone and iPad apps, feature demonstrations, as well as answering questions asked by participants. Shawn Thiel from ACB of Ohio will do his best to ensure that audio from the iOS device, computer, Victor Reader stream, Etc. is put through his mixer to be as clear as possible.

# VISAbilities 20210528 Affiliates At The Convention Part 2. Randolph Sheppard Vendors of America, Independent Visually Impaired Entrepreneurs, Braille Revival League, and Guide Dog Users Inc.

Join Ron Miller to learn about the Convenient OCR and OCR to Word features found in JAWS Screen-reading Software. Sponsored by Vispero

Technology Learning Lab: Come to learn about and discuss various technology topics. These could include learning about iPhone and iPad apps, feature demonstrations, as well as answering questions asked by participants. Shawn Thiel from ACB of Ohio will do his best to ensure that audio from the iOS device, computer, Victor Reader stream, Etc. is put through his mixer to be as clear as possible.