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Come In to the Clubhouse, Part One: Have you been hearing the buzz? Are you wondering what is this Clubhouse everyone is talking about? Join Jeff Bishop and others to learn all the scoop – the who, what, when, where, why, and how of this craze called Clubhouse!

Let’s talk herbs and herb lore with University of Idaho horticulturalist, Susan. Deborah, continuing master gardener with the University of Idaho, and Susan will welcome your questions or comments about growing and using herbs

With all this talk about how awesome Apple products really are, should I consider a Mac? Join Apple Teacher Matt Vollbrecht and his team as they attempt to answer this question, by exploring situations in which you might need a Mac, and situations where you definitely won’t. Also, learn about the various Mac models available today. Sponsored by The Tech Juggernaut www.ttjtech.net

Vispero Presentation: Join Ron Miller to discuss the Focus Scratch Pad, Where, How, and Why? Sponsored by Vispero Sponsored by Vispero www.freedomscientific.com

International Cuisine Recipe Swap: Come join us for our international cuisine recipe call!  This time we plan to “polish off” two European cuisines.  Bring on your best Polish or German recipe with or without Beer, sausage, and cabbage! Instead of October fest, it is Feb-fest, but no Oompah bands please!

Join ACBDA for a fabulous conversation about nutrition, Diabetes Trivia or even some Q and A games. Sponsored by ACB Diabetics In Action

Thinking about getting your first or successor guide dog but unsure whether now might be the best time because of COVID-19? Come hear from clients of several guide dog schools who will share their experiences of training with new guides in these most unique of times. Sponsored by Guide Dog Users, Inc.

Looking for full time or part-time work and not having any success? Have you considered working as a contingency worker such as a freelancer, consultant or temp? Come join us as we share & explore these possibilities that can lead to productive employment. Sponsored by the ACB Employment Committee

The ACB Crafting Kingdom has landed in West Virginia. Join us as we learn how Heather McComas has woven her way from a graduate of the West Virginia School for the Blind and goalball player to a successful basket weaving business. Sponsored by Mountain State Council of the Blind

Whether you would consider yourself a steak and potato, meat devouring person or you avoid all kinds of meat at all cost, all of us need to be taking in healthy sources of protein. So, what is protein, what proteins are considered best for our bodies, and how do we get protein if we don’t eat meat. Join Hayley as she shares her experiences as both a person who ate raw Vegan for several years and a...

ACB Radio Round Table: Come meet with us! We’re talking in details about Groups .IO and about our podcasts. We also talk quite a bit about Clubhouse. We answer your questions and tell you about what’s new, how we’re changing, what’s coming up.

Apple Presentation – Time Check, Part 1: 3pm ET, 12pm PT, 10am HT Join Apple Teacher Matt Vollbrecht and the TTJ Team as they explain how to use an Apple Watch with Voiceover. Learn how to select the right size Apple Watch for you, then learn about how to set it up with Voiceover. Learn how to view and change watch faces, navigate content, get quick access to the information that matters most, and...

Come learn all you need to know to apply for the DKM First-Timers award and the ACB/JPMorgan Chase Leadership Fellows award. Sponsored by The Durward K. McDaniel Fund Committee

Paying taxes is a part of life. During a pandemic, the ways many of us have taken care of this responsibility are no longer available with limited in-person opportunities. How can you as a blind or visually impaired person file your own taxes independently. We will hear from four folks who have done this now for a while and are making themselves available to share their experiences with TurboTax,...

Have you been using an iPhone for a while, but don’t feel you’re getting the hang of it. Or did you just get one and feel overwhelmed by the learning curve? Please drop by for this friendly exchange of information, where the only silly question is the one you don’t ask.

Grief is a normal emotional response to loss. Learn how to move through the grieving process and to recognize the complications of grief. Come share your experiences and what was most helpful to you in this painful process. 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 grou...

Join in on an informative hour of Mac computing with the Magic Mac team of Tyson, Jason and Katie. We plan on showing an app or two, along with an announcement regarding the future direction of the show! And of course, your tech questions about the Apple mac computing systems. All in all, a call you don’t want to miss!

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!

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.

Is your skin looking a little dry, do you continually experience uncomfortable rashes and irritation, or are you just looking for ways to give yourself a little self care during these crazy times? Join Hayley as she shares with you some of the ways to clean up your beauty routine so that your skin gets the nourishment and glow it’s missing. For information from todays class, contact Hayley. Discla...

Let’s take a deeper dive into both phone and computer apps we are using. We will have longer demonstrations of apps from There's an App for that, and any other apps we finds useful are fair game. While different apps may be brought by the facilitator, we invite attendees to come with their favorite apps as well. This week we will cover Weather Gods, an app which is very accessible with Voiceover a...

Join us alongside ACB’s Multi Cultural Affairs Committee and Will Burley in Black History month conversations. In the first hour, Sandra Sermons, Mary Haroyan, Pamela Hill and Cheryl Cumings will share the origins of Black History month and highlight contributions of a few Blind African-Americans. And in the second hour, social justice, disability and L.G.B.T.Q.U.I.A+ advocate Will will explore an...

Let’s talk Finance All of us face the “f” and “M” and “c” words. Yes, finance, money, and credit. In this zoom meeting, let’s share our knowledge and wisdom on these subjects. This week Lane Waters from ACB joins us to continue our discussion on investment accounts.

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 will present timely information on transit, paratransit and navigating life as pedestrians who are blind and visually impaired. This month: Join Sheila Styron and Becky Davidson as they field questions and comments generated from transportation and environmental access discussions during Legislative seminar. Sponsored by ACB’s Environmental Access and Transportation Committees