ACB Events

Join BPI for this timely informational and sharing discussion. Dr. Marilyn K. Volker, Sexologist for the past thirty-two (32) years is a Diplomat of the American Board of Sexology and an Associate Fellow of The American Academy of Clinical Sexologists. She sits on the faculty of four South Florida universities— University of Miami, Florida International University, St. Thomas University, Barry Uni...

Let's talk about audio editing with the ACB Radio Production crew!

Think surfing the web, shopping and banking online, and filling out online forms are things best left to the PC? Well, think again. Join Matt Vollbrecht, Certified Apple Teacher in this exciting session as he helps us untangle the web. He will show us how to use Safari with Voiceover, navigate by headings, work with forms and captchas, use Autofill, and much more.

Join Cindy and Wendy for this month’s live fun as we play the Newly Wed Game with three ACB power couples: the Spoone’s (ACB President and wife), the Charlson’s (ACB Immediate Past President and husband), and the Bridges’ (ACB Executive Director and wife). This is sure to be an hour of insightful sharing and great laughter.

Join Jason and Debbie as they talk all about podcasts.

Join Matt Vollbrecht, Certified Apple Teacher for this session as we explore Apple Books with Voiceover. Learn about different kinds of digital books. See how easy it is to purchase new books from the Apple Books Store. Learn how to navigate and read your favorite books, create bookmarks, highlights, and notes. See how to select text in books, share passages, look up words in the Dictionary, and s...

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.

Tired of routes? Looking for an outdoor adventure? Here’s your opportunity! North American Association of Blind Sportsmen (NAABS) is a nonprofit that challenges the blind/visually impaired community of America to take on outdoor hunting, fishing, and camping adventures packed with enough good vibes to last a lifetime. Join Lance Mathena, founder and President for this exciting presentation. www.na...

Come and hear how you can raise funds for your affiliate and ACB. Join members of the ACB MMS, Monthly Monetary Support program() to get all the info.

Meka and Cindy welcome you to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

Hear the latest happenings from the ACB Radio team from june 26, 2020.

This week Apple held its annual World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC), and thousands of people tuned in to learn about what’s coming in this year’s new software releases. Join Matt Vollbrecht, Certified Apple teacher for this session to hear all about what to expect with iOS 14 and much more. We will discuss new features, device compatibility, expected release dates, beta testing, and much more....

Spatial concepts are prevalent in the STEM fields as such problem-solving relies largely on one’s spatial thinking abilities. External representations often serve as cognitive aids for spatial reasoning tasks. Research has shown that performance on tasks that rely on spatial thinking are not dependent on the modality of learning, yet most of the mechanisms and tools that have been developed to sup...

Over the next few weeks Blind Pride International will be holding discussions around the popular genres of both multi-media and print fiction, this week we will talk about our favorite sci-fi movies, TV series, and literature. We will also discuss our favorite science fiction characters on the LBGTQ+ spectrum. New BPI member Byron Lee will take the helm and guide us through all of his favorite sci...

Join Rachel and Tyson for part 2 of the discussion about windows based screen readers, with this session focusing on Microsoft Narrator. They will also touch on the different browsers commonly used including the newest Microsoft Edge, and then hold an open Q&A for your screen reader and browser questions.

Do you have a favorite small kitchen appliance? What are the features that make it so special? Come ready to share in the discussion. Co-hosts CCB member, Lynn Coats, and TCB President, Jeannie Johnson.

Learn how essential oils can help you relax, alleviate stress, and help you sleep better.

Meka, Nat, and Nancy talk board games on this weeks show!

Join WCB First VP, Meka White as together we explore the wide and varied world of romance. Come prepared with book and author recommendations, and we’ll discuss why happily-ever-afters are so important.

Meka and Matt talk about Apple Maps and navigating by GPS.

Learn how the Instant Pot can fit into your daily cooking, tips and tricks for using this popular kitchen appliance, and cookbooks and social groups to support your journey. Co-hosted by Lynn Coats, California and Jeanie Johnson, Tennessee.

Come prepared with your favorite book titles and join Meka White and Shannon Curry as they take you on a journey to another world and discuss all things fantasy. Whether you like swords and sorcery or prefer low-fantasy and everything in-between, you're sure to come away with book suggestions! Join the discussion:

Do you have an Instant Pot or are you thinking of getting one? Jeannie and Lynn share their knowledge and invite you to share yours, as together we learn all about this handy and popular kitchen gem.

Cindy and Tyson talk apps for Android and iPhone.

If you are a veteran, or the family of a veteran, join the call to check in with the ACB family and let us know how you are coping with the challenges of the last few months. Hosted by Tyson Ernst (USA) with Jeffry Stroud, VIST coordinator for the Illiana VA region to discuss services for visually impaired veterans through the VA.