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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...

Episode Notes ACB Membership Committee – Assisting People Who Are Not Comfortable with Technology: Notes go here

Learn about braille hardware. Sponsored by Vispero www.freedomscientific.com

# 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.

ACB History buffs, we are now on Chapter 5, Miami, 1960: Six NFB Affiliates Purged, in 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. Reading time is about three hours. Get a head start so you can participate fully in the discussion. You never know who will be available...

VISAbilities – Unforgettable ACB Moments: 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 funny you will never forget; a very moving moment; a new friendship or other relationship; ETC. Come share your favorite moment...

Join us for a different topic each week, complete with clear audio demonstrations as appropriate. Topics may include iOS apps and features, aspects of Windows with screen readers, Victor Reader Stream features, Etc. After the presentation portion, we take questions for the remainder of the hour, whether or not they relate to the week’s discussion. Email technologylearninglabcall@... with topic sug...

The Resolutions Committee invites you to take part in the discussion over submitted resolutions. We may not be voting on them during the convention as done in person, but everyone can have input in the process and take part in the committee’s work. Sponsored by the ACB Resolutions Committee

We have all heard and used the terms, but what are their definitions? Learn about these personality traits; how common they are; and how they impact each other. Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group; will not be facilitated by a health care professional serving in a professional capacity; and does not purport to provide mental health services.

The Constitution and Bylaws committee invites the ACB membership to join in as they meet to prepare amendments to align ACB’s meeting and voting practices with pertinent provisions of the DC Nonprofit Corporations Act of 2010 as authorized by motion adopted at the national convention on July 23rd. Sponsored by the ACB Constitution and Bylaws Committee

We continue to learn about ACB history in chapter 4 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. Please read chapter 4 and join us as we discuss our history.

Join Dan, Janet, and others to provide your convention week feedback. What did we do right? What could we do better? We want to hear from you! Come be a part of the discussion.

Search for that awesome new pizza place; get directions to the beach; or just explore your community. Do it all with Voiceover and Apple Maps. Even if you have no sight, you can use many powerful Apple Maps features to help you get around; to find business information; or even to assist others as they drive. Walking directions? No problem in the USA with Maps and Voiceover. Join Matt Vollbrecht, C...

Join Terry as she welcomes life-long Omaha resident and Host Committee Chair of the ACB 2022 National Conference & Convention, Jim Jirak, to VISAbilities. Jim will talk about all his hometown has to offer. Learn about places of interest throughout the city;restaurants, transportation, pedestrian access, entertainment, etc. Get all the inside info from a real insider. Sponsored by VISAbilities ...

Rachel and Liz will provide JAWS back-to-school tips and trics. Sponsored by Vispero www.freedomscientific.com

In this week's discussion, we will focus on the whole of chapter three from 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 American Council of the Blind. Whether you have read this book or not, join our discussion.

# Join Dan, Janet, and others to provide your convention week feedback. What did we do right? What could we do better? We want to hear from you! Come be a part of the discussion.

Whether you are 18 or 81, have been a member for 60 years or just joined ACB, you are invited to participate. Now that we have all experienced individual electronic voting, what’s next? What will happen during the August 14 meeting? How can you let your feelings and concerns be known. What can you do to help?  These and many other questions will be covered in this very special meeting.  ACB Presid...

ACB President, Dan Spoone, and ACB Membership Services Coordinator, Cindy Hollis, will tell participants about the benefits, advocacy, and services provided by the American Council of the Blind. Sponsored by the ACB Membership Committee

Join us for a different topic each week, complete with clear audio demonstrations as appropriate. Topics may include iOS apps and features, aspects of Windows with screen readers, Victor Reader Stream features, Etc. After the presentation portion, we take questions for the remainder of the hour, whether or not they relate to the week’s discussion. Email technologylearninglabcall@gmail.com with top...

Join us as we discuss how being blind from birth has shaped our world. Some of the topics may include relating to our sighted peers; different school experiences, both public or otherwise; advantages and disadvantages of being blind from birth; how we relate to others who went blind later in life; and more! Come share your experiences and learn from each other. We all come from different backgroun...