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The Berl Colley Leadership Institute training team invites you to a training on "committing to committees", dealing with all aspects of committee functioning. Sponsored by the Berl Colley Leadership Institute Committee

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.

Why does it rain? What is a cold front? How do winds work? These and many other questions will be answered here. well, we barely got through hurricanes. this week we will finish with that phenomenon in literature, and then go on to blizzards and nor' easters.

Vispero Presentation – Shopping for a Low Vision device: Join Charley Matson to discuss low vision devices and what to look for when shopping for the exact product to suit your needs. Sponsored by Vispero www.freedomscientific.com

Do you want to know more about Non-24? Are you sleeping during the day and not at night? Help us ACBDA Welcome Shawna Jatho RN BSN, Clinical Nurse Educator, for Vanda Pharmaceutical to discuss these questions and more. Sponsored by ACB Diabetics in Action

Connect with us for current info about those small kitchen appliances we love so much: Instant Pots, air fryers, slow cookers, and more! Let's share our favorite appliances, tips, resources and recipes!

Most of us utilize volunteers for one reason or another. Learn how to work with them more effectively, or perhaps improve your own volunteer skills. Join Jessie L. Rayl, Ed. D. for this psychoeducational presentation to learn and share. 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 serving in a pr...

Do you have questions about JAWS, NVDA, or Narrator? Would you like to learn some tips on how to utilize Windows 10 to its fullest potential? How about learning some new VoiceOver gestures on your iPhone/iPad? Maybe you want to discuss one of your favorite tech gadgets. Come join Belinda, Nicole, and Cathy, to discuss all these things and more To provide topic suggestions that you would like discu...

If you enjoy playing games as much as Lucy, you will want to join her for a discussion of what games you can play with your Amazon Echo Device. We will discuss new games every time, and feel free to bring games of your own to the discussion.

Join Out of Sight Adventures as we journey to another incredible location on this impressive planet of ours, and come get immersed in the culture, history, food and attractions of our amazing destinations Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Out-of-Sight-Adventures-242937676629900/

Join our West Virginia friends to learn about tweets and twitters. We will be talking about spring bird songs, not social media! Sponsored by Mountain State Council of the Blind

Have you ever wondered about different types of pigeons, like homers and rollers? Are you curious to learn how someone who is blind takes care of a flock of pigeons? If so, join Wayne to learn about his flock and how he takes care of them on a daily basis. He will be happy to answer any questions throughout the presentation.

# An Introduction to Clubhouse from the Kentucky Council For the Blind with guest Jeff Bishop

This week Deborah and Marge will focus on techniques for blind and low vision Gardeners. Your questions or tips will be appreciated.

Each week we will go through the ins and outs of NVDA, a free and open source screen reader for windows. as well as NVDA, we will take a deep dive into windows products such as the office suite and windows ecosystem. To grab your very own copy of NVDA please visit: https://www.nvaccess.org/download/ If you are looking for help with NVDA such as user guides go here: https://www.nvaccess.org/get-hel...

Join Matt Vollbrecht and his TTJ Team, as they select five of the most common questions they get, based on real customer feedback, and explain how to solve these common issues or complete common tasks. Sponsored by The Tech Juggernaut https://ttjtech.net/

What questions do you have about live and recorded programs and performances? How do you get it to work on your TV? Where do I find what’s available? What live performances are described? These and more questions will be answered during this special ACB/MWE collaborative session. This is the first call hosted by long-time ACB member Phyllis Burson, Board member of the Metropolitan Washington Ear....

Please join the Advocacy Services Committee and ACB Advocacy Team for an open call. This call will be hosted by Advocacy Services Committee Chair Jeff Thom and include presentations from ACB’s Director of Advocacy and governmental Affairs, Clark Rachfal, and ACB’s Advocacy and Outreach Specialist, Swatha Nandhakumar. Following the advocacy updates, there will be time for attendees to ask questions...

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.

We have been meeting for one year , so let’s talk about how much fun we have had and how great it has been to be part of the “recipe club!” Come join the party and share what your favorite call has been! We may even talk about what lies ahead for the future!

What is suggestibility? Is it a good thing or maybe not? How can we respond in healthy ways? Join Jessie L. Rayl, Ed. D. for this psychoeducational presentation to learn and share. 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 serving in a professional capacity and does not purport to provide menta...

Join the team as we get up and move in celebration of national volunteer month. We will be honoring all the volunteers that we are touched by, such as Volunteer firefighters to neighbors that call From the store asking If you need something. We will also discuss how volunteering helps your mind, body, spirit, and resumes. Without our ACB volunteers, we could not have the strength To Foster voice,...

Vispero Presentation: Join Eric Damery to discuss the Latest on JAWS 2021. Sponsored by Vispero

Dr. Bryan Wolynski, low vision optometrist and Dan Parker “Blind land speed racer” will discuss, technology, OrCam MyEye, and overcoming challenges to meet your goals! Sponsored by OrCam www.orcam.com

Join Out of Sight Adventures as we journey to another incredible location on this impressive planet of ours, and come get immersed in the culture, history, food and attractions of our amazing destinations