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Members of the ACB Environmental Access and Transportation Committees will present timely information on transit, paratransit and navigating life as pedestrians who are blind and visually impaired. Come ready to learn, to share your own experiences and to ask your transportation and environmental access questions. This month: Hosts Koni Sims, Lyle Sine, and Patrick Sheehan will talk with participa...

Join Matt Ater and guest to learn all you need to know about navigating Microsoft Teams with JAWS.

This week, we learn how to use object navigation with NVDA. Similar to using the cursors with a screen reader like Jaws, Object nav allows you to get information about what's on the screen when tabbing and shift tabbing are not possible.

Cindy and fill-in host, David Dunphy, welcome you to join in for some fun and laughs.

On October 13, Apple held another media event. The topics this time included the much-anticipated iPhone 12 Series phones as well as a stunning new smart speaker. Join Matt Vollbrecht and the TTJ Team as they cover the highlights of the event and discuss the differences between the iPhone 12 models and previous generations. If you have been considering buying a new iPhone, or if you wonder whether...

We’ve all come to vision loss in different ways and times in our lives. Here’s an opportunity to ask those, “How do you do this?” questions and share tried and true techniques with one another. Join Elizabeth Bowden for a candid chat of sharing, and let’s help each other make our lives a little easier in the process. This week we’ll check out the home advisor web page to see how you can get help w...

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.

Join Tyson and the crew as they delve into the mac. From answering your questions to learning how things work, you'll come away with a better understanding how to accomplish tasks on the mac from a blindness perspective.# Episode Notes Notes go here

Home, Emergency, Attitude, Lifestyle, Tools, Health - Giving you the resources to be prepared and ready in all situations! Join Terry to discuss first aid kits and basic first aid skills for you as well as your guide dog or pet. We will talk about what they should include as well as how to maintain current supplies. We will also discuss grab and go survival/evacuation bags.

Most people know the feeling of loneliness. Did you know there are things you can do to prevent loneliness? In this discussion, we will explore coping techniques and hear what works for others. Presented by Jessie L. Rayl, Ed. D.

Are you new to our community and wonder what you should be able to expect? Are you considering facilitating an event and wonder what’s required of you? Are you someone whose been in the community since early on and have watched us grow and changes be implemented and are wondering why? Heck, are you just wondering? Join in on this call and learn the ins and outs of our growing community, why we do...

Join Terry, Brian and the rest of the crew as we go on an adventure to the fun and amazing places that this incredible planet offers up to visit, and learn about the food, drink, nature and how we can best experience these wonderful places! email: outofsight2020@gmail.com

This week we shall take a look with nvda and the web. We will be talking about browse mode, focus mode, and quick keys.

Have you seen karaoke on the schedule and stayed away because you’re scared we might call on you? Have you been coming to Karaoke on the weekends and just listening because you’re not sure how to screen share or find a karaoke track? Join us and let’s visit screen sharing and searching for that perfect music to accompany you at our karaoke events. For this session, we will be using the computer, b...

Apple Keynote lets you create stunning multimedia presentations. Animate your slides with awesome transition effects, add background music and web links, record your voice, and much more. Do it all with Voiceover. Matt Vollbrecht and his team will teach you how to use this awesome and powerful app.

The white cane and dog guide are symbols of independence for those of us who are blind or have low vision. Join our ACB panel of special interest affiliate leaders representing students to seniors, dog guide handlers and cane travelers, and those who are totally blind and those with low vision. Let’s share some of the challenges we face and celebrate our successes despite them.

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.

Since we literally can’t stop jumping to conclusions or making assumptions, how do we unravel and resolve the conflicts that we get ourselves into? Join Doug Powell and the Leadership Training Team to find out.

We’ve all come to vision loss in different ways and times in our lives. Here’s an opportunity to ask those, “How do you do this?” questions and share tried and true techniques with one another. Join Elizabeth Bowden for a candid chat of sharing, and let’s help each other make our lives a little easier in the process. This week we’ll check out the home advisor web page to see how you can get help w...

Home, Emergency, Attitude, Lifestyle, Tools, Health - Giving you the resources to be prepared and ready in all situations! This week we'll talk about 9-1-1 (what is your emergency?). We will discuss 9-1-1 systems and how they work. Join Terry for this important and timely discussion.

We will continue to discuss specific communication / social interactions between people who are blind and sighted, as well as coping techniques. NOTE: This is a spin-off from Taking Care Of Our Mental Health September 29-30 discussion. Presented by Jessie L. Rayl, Ed. D. 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...

As you develop your plan for how to vote in the general election, join ACB for a conversation on accessible absentee voting with election vender Voting Works. Voting Works will answer your questions and demonstrate the My Ballot accessible absentee voting solution, which is being deployed in Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Virginia.

This week we will begin talking about emergency and disaster preparedness. We will cover several types of disasters and emergencies, including hurricanes, floods, fires, and excessive heat. Join Patty for sharing of information about this timely subject.

Join Donna for a fun time discussing Music. This is something that has no bounds. Everyone likes music of some kind. We all listen to music or create it for a myriad of reasons and the best thing about music is it evokes happiness for all to share. Episode Notes Notes go here