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Read More Books – Learn the Audible App: Have you heard of the Audible app but are not sure how it works? Jael guided listeners on how to use the app. Sponsored by Hull Foundation and Learning Center

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.

# Read chapters 8 through 11 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.

Saturday Night Live Hangout – Audio Book Resources: Listeners shared their favorite audio books and resources. Sponsored by ACB Next Generation

I am thrilled to welcome Leslie Spoone, ACB 10th Holiday Media Auction Chair, to VISAbilities with some fabulous Appetizer Delights presented in this year’s major fundraiser for ACB Media. If you enjoy all ACB Media offers, then please register and join us for this special opportunity to Bid! Bid! Bid! If you have not yet registered, just follow these simple steps.  It’s very easy, especially if y...

Listeners were invited to talk about the small kitchen appliances that are loved so much: Instant Pots; air fryers; slow cookers; and more. Favorite appliances, tips, resources, and recipes were shared with listeners

MCAC Focus Call: ACB’s Multicultural Affairs Committee invited listeners to join the first bilingual- Spanish and English Focus Call. The members of MCAC chose this memoir, My Beloved World (DB760), about our first female Hispanic Supreme Court Justice. It tells a story that seems familiar yet is unique to the life and experiences of Sonia Sotomayor. Listeners were invited to read the book. The co...

All About Turkey Day – Trivia, Tidbits, and Memories: Carrie chatted about Thanksgiving with trivia, tidbits, and the sharing of memories. Sponsored by Hull Foundation and Learning Center

Games To Play with Lady A: If you enjoy playing games as much as Lucy, listeners joined her for a discussions of what games you can play with your Amazon Echo Device. New games were discussed and listeners were encouraged to bring their own game suggestions.

The After After Party – The Celebration Continues! **VISAbilities is thrilled to welcome Kim Charlson and Tony Stephens tonight for an “after after party” of the ACB Audio Description Awards Gala.  Let’s all celebrate this successful event and hear any back-stage stories.  They will have all the details from the awardees, numbers of attendees, and maybe even preliminary plans for future galas.  I’...

It’s Play Time: Meka and Cindy welcomed listeners for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

Jeff Bazer will show you the only JAWS command you will ever need to know. Sponsored by Vispero

Vispero Presentation – The Only JAWS Command You Need: Jeff Bazer showed the only JAWS command you will ever need to know. Sponsored by Vispero

Audio Description in the Arts – Museums and Parks: Listeners joined Sheila Young, chair of the Audio Description Project Performing Arts, Museums and Parks Subcommittee and her guests, Joel Snyder, Stasha Boyd, Margie Donovan, Renee Arrington-Johnson, Debbie Grubb and Mary Hanks. The panel shared their experiences in the arena of museums, arts, National Park Services; the Uni D Project; and their...

Health Check Up – Holiday Safety: Listeners learned and shared safety tips for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. Sponsored by ACB's Get Up and Get Moving Campaign

Finding and Consuming Podcasts: Listeners learned about podcasts, their history, and how to find them. Sponsored by Hull Foundation and Learning Center

Abacus Made Simple: 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.

ACB History Book Discussion Group: The group continued to read 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. This session, chapters 8 through 11 were covered. Time was set aside during the first part of the discussion to address chapters 1 through 7. Everyone was welcomed.

Herbie’s Cooking Corner – Kitchen Appliances and Cooking Safety: Listeners joined Herbie for a tour of his kitchen and a discussion on cooking safety.

# We are continuing reading 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. This week, chapters 8 through 11 will be covered. We will have time during the first part of the discussion to address chapters 1 through 7. Everyone is welcome

The holiday season is in full swing. It’s hard to believe Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away. Holidays and celebrations change as we all change throughout the years. For example, do we look at New Year’s Eve the same way now as we did as children, or as young adults, or as we grow older? I think we do. Change does not mean they are more or less meaningful, just different. There is cheer in e...

Episode Notes Notes go here Class notes can be found at: https://bit.ly/3sX3c2D 0am HT A lively introduction to Latin and its effect on everyday English. Lessons in mythology will be included.

Eric Damery from Vispero tells us all about the new features which will accompany JAWS in the December update. Sponsored by Vispero

We will continue reading and discussing chapters 1-7 in Frances A. Koestler's The Unseen Minority: A Social History of Blindness in the United States, copyright 1976 and 2004 by the American Foundation for the Blind. Come and share your thoughts and feelings as we talk about insights we glean from this important piece of literature.

The Autumn aromas and holiday cheers are times to celebrate with family and friends virtually or in person. Our resident wine expert, Gabriel Lopez Kafati, will be here to suggest some great options to brighten up these gray November days and holiday gift giving ideas. Sit back, relax, and tell us about your favorites. Join the fun! All are welcome. Sponsored by VISAbilities