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The Audio Description Gala is coming up fast on November 14. Join me as I welcome Kim Charlson with last-minute updates on this annual event. Audio Description has been near and dear to Kim’s heart for many years, and the Gala was her brain child. No one knows more about the Gala than Kim Find out more at https://acb-visabilities.pinecast.co

**I am so pleased to invite you to join me as I welcome another entertainer to VISAbilities.  Whether it’s voice, piano, harp, or a myriad of his other talents, Jason Castonguay has a fascinating background in the entertainment industry.  We always look forward to his performances and preentations on ACB Media.  Join me as Jason let’s us into his heart as we have welcomed  him into ours. ** Find o...

VISAbilities – Employment Past, Present, and Future Peter Altschul and members of the Employment Committee will be joining us to talk about the survey they have posted to gather information to help people find and maintain employment positions. We will continue the discussion to include our career experiences before, during, and since the 1973 Rehab Act, the ADA etc. Can you legislate away prejudi...

Our series continues tonight with an author we all know and admire – Annie Chiappetta. We will be talking about her career: how she got started; what obstacles and successes she achieved; and what she is doing now to encourage others to become successful authors. Join me as I welcome Annie to VISAbilities Star Studded Series. Email VISAbilities Sponsored by VISAbilities Find out more at https://ac...

# Join Terry for a wrap-up of today’s ACB Board of Directors training workshops and what to look forward to in the morning. Are there ideas or issues you would like to see come before the Board of Directors? Tell us what they are.

VISAbilities – Stage & Screen Visually Impaired Seniors Series I am excited to announce a very special series we will start off with a bang tonight.  These guests have made their careers in the entertainment industry. Whether in music, films,, on stage, authoring books, or other entertainment related fields.  There is no better way to begin this series than with just such a person who has done...

Have you been a member of ACB for at least 25 years? We want to recognize you as a Silver Star. You have given so much and accomplished so much in your lifetime both within and outside of the organization.  How do you feel about the changes that have taken place through the years? In what ways is ACB different now? If you had one piece of advice to offer to the next generation of leaders, what wou...

Don’t miss a thing! All are wwelcome! **Our State and Special interest Affiliates have a lot happening over the next few months – conventions, elections, training sessions, fundraisers, and more.  Get all the details and share your affiliate’s happenings. We will hear from  several affiliates including Oregon, California, CCLVI, GDUI, IVIE, and, of course Leslie Spoone will be with us regarding th...

Let’s celebrate the days of a long hot summer filled with sun, fun, and convention.  How did you spend your summer vacation?  This is a night of relaxation and fun for everyone.  We will also play music trivia for us baby boomers.  We will roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days  of summer under the boardwalk! Find out more at https://acb-visabilities.pinecast.co

# Tonight’s VISAbilities is full of announcements for upcoming events, conventions, auctions, and much more.  Bring something to take notes with, and keep on top of all the happenings.  We will have some guests to share with us. But most of all, we want and need your input.

Join Terry to learn all about Seleste ( www.seleste.co ) , the smart glasses for people with visual impairments. Did you get a chance to see the new Seleste Glasses during convention? Have you heard about these new, sleek and less obtrusive method of knowing what’s around you? Do you have more questions? What is the pricing program? Will there be updates, and what will they cost? Well, this is you...

Terry will welcome a panel discussion on how we as caregivers can continue caring for our friends and family members while not forgetting to take care of ourselves both physically and mentally.  What arrangements do we need to make to give ourselves  some down time? Safety rules on planes, for example, always tell you to secure your mask first in an emergency.  This is because you need to be able...

Four Leaders in our organization were elected or appointed to new positions at this year’s ACB Convention.  Jeff Bishop, Michael Garrett, and Cecily Laney Nipper were each elected to office.  Penny Reeder was appointed as Chair of the Board of Publications by President Deb Cook Lewis.  Get to know these men and women and their goals and aspirations for their terms of office.  This is a great oppor...

We will be taking a deeper dive into the background and future of Friends In Art with three artists in different forms of art. Petter Altschul will lead our panel discussion and tell us about this year’s Showcase of the Performing Arts.  He will be joined by author Annie Chiappetta, and musician Jason Castonguay.  This promises to be a lively and fact-filled conversation.  All are welcome! Find ou...

What changes did retirement make in your life? How do you make the most of those 40 hours? Does it seem like life is busier now than then? I have worked most of the last 53 years, but as of 5:00 today, I am RETIRED! I want and need your help in figuring out the next 53! (smile) Join me as we celebrate this new leaf in our lives.  Email VISAbilities Sponsored by VISAbilities Find out more at https:...

Welcome in to a celebration of each person who has presented, hosted, or participated in VISAbilities for the last three years.  A special Thank You to each and every one of you.  You are the ones who continue to make VISAbilities such a success. We continue to prove that Visually Impaired Seniors’ Abilities are stronger than ever.  We have reached out to people of all ages, faced and overcome day...

Baby Boomers Unite! It has been just about a year since we played Baby Boomer trivia, and people have asked me to do it again.  Come join us individually and we will put teams together, or bring a team along, and we will have lots of fun.  We always do.  So, sharpen up your long-term memory and come on in! Find out more at https://acb-visabilities.pinecast.co

VISAbilities - Schaunburg, Here We Come! Do You get Janet’s daily updates regarding the 2023 ACB Conference and Convention? Are there questions you still have? Questions like when will the business portions and plenary sessions take place? When will registration be available? What state and special interest affiliates will be holding events during the hybrid week of the convention? When will votin...

Now that we have isolated in our homes for three years, does that home still fill your wants and needs? Did you make it more comfortable? Did you move to a different type of living arrangement that might be of interest to others? Let’s talk long term living arrangements on VISAbilities this week. Early in the pandemic we had a show on various living arrangements, and I wonder how much our opinions...

Spring has sprung; birds are singing; and Terry welcomes back Blind Birder, Jerry Berrier. Jerry completely enthralled us all with his knowledge and interest of sharing so much about our springtime feathered friends during our visits with him these last two years. We are looking forward to another great evening with him this week. Join us with your questions and guesses on some of the recordings J...

VISAbilities – Looking Ahead Many of ACB’s Special Interest Affiliates have are busy putting together new and exciting programming for their 2023 Annual Conferences.  This week the spotlights are on ACB Next Gen, ACB Diabetics in Action, and Council of Citizens with Low Vision International.  What events are they partnering with other affiliates to present? What will be available on Zoom, on Media...

This week’s VISAbilities is packed with news from GDUI, AAVL, ACB Constitution and By-Laws Committee, and more! It  is important to ALL ACB members. So, please make sure your affiliate members know about it. Following some brief announcements, Terry welcomes Maria Hansen, vice chair and Jeff Thom, member of the ACB Constitution & By-laws Committee to explain how the process for submitting amen...

One of the most popular and enjoyable events of every ACB Conference and Convention for the last 40 plus years is the Friends-in-Art Showcase of the Performing Arts.  Whether in person or virtual, it is always a magical time for all.  This year, tFIA is planning something even more exciting. Peter Altschul will be joining Terry to share the details.  We will also hear from Peter of the Employment...

2023 Resolutions and Voting Patrick Sheehan, Ray Campbell, and Koni Simms will join Terry tonight to share and explain this year’s Resolutions process and how voting will take place during the 2023 ACB Conference and Convention.  This is especially time sensitive since the Resolutions Committee will be starting its work very soon.  There will be ample time for your questions.  ACB’s goals and path...

I am thrilled to welcome our new interim Executive Director, Dan Spoone, and the one and only ACB Auction Chair, Leslie Spoone to VISAbilities this evening. What changes, if any, does Dan see for himself and ACB in his new role? How is the transition from president different than he thought it might be? Are President Deb and the Board of Directors a tough bunch to work fo? (smiling) This and other...