VISAbilities

# ACB Affiliates are the real backbone of our organization. From our first state affiliates in 1961 to our newest special interest affiliate, ACB Next Generation, our members have seen a need; mastered necessary abilities; banded together; pushed many employment and advocacy envelopes; and celebrated our victories. Join Terry as she welcomes some of our special interest affiliates and learn how mu...

# ACB Affiliates are the real backbone of our organization. From our first state affiliates in 1961 to our newest special interest affiliate, ACB Next Generation, our members have seen a need; mastered necessary abilities; banded together; pushed many employment and advocacy envelopes; and celebrated our victories. Join Terry as she welcomes some of our special interest affiliates, including Frien...

# Terry welcomes Kenneth Semien, Sr., Donna Brown, Donna Browning, and Cheryl Cumings for a discussion of the new ACB Mentoring Program.  This is a great opportunity for those of us who have mentored a number oftoday’s leaders to share positive experiences and advice. This is a dynamic project that will need everyone’s input in order to be successful.  Please join us for a livelydiscussion, and br...

VISAbilities – Celebrating Our Abilities We will pull Leslie Spoone away from the ACB Summer Auction for a few minutes to give us an update on the Auction taking place tonight and tomorrow.  Then, for the main event! Our June “ACB Man of the Month” is someone many of us call mentor, debater, but most of all FRIEND.  Since his first ACB Convention, he has worn many hats including Resolutions Commit...

An open and frank panel discussion lead by a ACB Diabetics in Action President, Tom Tobin on a condition that affects many of us. Through our own efforts, we can minimize its damage to our bodies while enjoying a full, active lifestyle. Everyone is welcome to join the conversation. Sponsored by www. VISAbilities.net Join our email announce list. Send an email to visabilities50@gmail.com Find out m...

**I am pleased to welcome Jeff Thom, President of Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss.  He will be sharing the exciting details of the upcoming AAVL National Conference.  This will be followed by some Baby Boomer Trivia.  So get your team together, and let’s relax at the end of a busy week and have a good time!  Everyone is welcome to join the call. ** Find out more at https://acb-visabilities.pinec...

It’s the 2nd anniversary! It’s a special 2 Hour program from  7:00 – 9:00 Eastern Find out more at https://acb-visabilities.pinecast.co

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Join Terry as she welcomes Neely Oplinger, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Washington Ear, and our own Mike Duke of the Mississippi Radio Reading Service for an eye opening discussion of the various services now available to everyone via an Amazon device and other alternatives.  You don’t need special radios or machines to access all kinds of information, news, books and entertainment.  It’...

Terry welcomes Sarah Calhoun, Anthony Corona, and Penny Reeder with their furry friends to tell us about GDUI’s Furry Tails project and how you can participate.  We will then morph into other issues relevant to living life with a dog guide.  Questions are always welcome. So join us for a fact filled hour. Guide Dogs, Furry Tails & More! Find out more at https://acb-visabilities.pinecast.co

# For more than 20 years, Michael Smitherman has never failed to impress ACB convention goers with outstanding Exhibit Halls filled with both new products and services and classic stand-bys we have come to rely on.  Everything from cosmetics to computers, from braille notetakers to braille jewelry. And now, in these days of combined hybrid and in-person gatherings, Michael has done it again!  Be a...

Since we will be holding this year’s conference and convention in hybrid mode, the Voting Task Force will join Terry to discuss and explain the plans for elections; how we will have our say as to how our organization’s important documents are changed; and the handling of this year’s resolutions. Come learn and bring your questions. As always, everyone is welcome to join the conversation. Sponsored...

VISAbilities – Annual Open Chat: 7pm ET, 4pm PT, 1pm HT **Have you ever heard the ACB Song? Would you like to hear the entire song VISAbilities’ theme music is from? What shows have you enjoyed most over the last two years? What have we missed? Do you have any announcements about your community call or upcoming affiliate event? These are just a few of the topics we can explore. I also have a speci...

VISAbilities – The Birds are Calling: 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 last year. 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...

There is no better feeling than to do something that helps make life and learning better for others. Join Terry as she welcomes three special guests who are outstanding volunteers in and around their communities. Sponsored by VISAbilities Find out more at https://acb-visabilities.pinecast.co

A Tribute to ACB Women part 2 March 25, 8:00 PM EDT Celebrating the women who helped build the foundation on which ACBB stands today. Join Terry as she welcomes Lori Scharff (Co-chair ACB Women’s Committee) and Pam Shaw (former ACB Vice President) as we recall the many contributions 35 very special leaders and friends have made  and are still making to continue building our strong grass roots orga...

Join the fun at 7:00 Eastern time tonight.   March 18 VISAbilities St. Patrick’s Weekend Continues The Irish-American History and Traditions Why did this holiday take root and spread around the world?  Why do we all sing “Irish songs” that were written here, not in Ireland?  What are your memories of celebrations “back in the day” with your parents and grandparents?  Last night, on Table Talk Thur...

Early Signs of Dementia with Dr. Paul Raia

Remembering the women who helped build the foundation on which ACBB stands today. Join Terry as she welcomes Lori Scharff, co-chair ACB Women’s Committee, and Pam Shaw, former ACB Vice President, as we recall many of the contributions of 25 very special leaders and friends, and what we have all learned from them. Please note that the second part of this tribute will be held March 25, when we celeb...

VISAbilities – Seniors Leading the Way: Just because we’re old doesn’t mean we’re done! Join Terry as she welcomes the Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss back to share a myriad of updates this dynamic ACB affiliate has achieved over the last two years. Not even a pandemic can slow us down! All are welcome to this great time to listen, learn, and join AAVL’s growing organization. Twenty-one months a...

VISAbilities – A Virtual Tour: As we approach President’s weekend, we take time to reflect on achievements and advances in our lives and how we have gotten to where we are now. This holds true not just as a country but also through our culture, educational opportunities, and literacy. For many of us, braille literacy has been the key that opened our lives and minds to the world in which we are an...

Terry welcomes long-time Capitol Hill climber and experienced advocate, Debbie Grubb. Her clear and effective strategies for how to find the right person in our Congressional offices; templates for the communications; and persistence are all on the menu. Debbie will share the techniques she has used that have made Florida such a powerhouse on the hill. Sponsored by VISAbilities Find out more at ht...

Join Terry as she welcomes Janet Dickelman from the ACB Awards Committee and three prior awards recipients as we delve into the history of these esteemed awards. Who were the people these awards honor? People such as James Olson, Margarine G. Beaman, Robert S. Bray, Durward McDaniel, and others, who achieved national recognition for their contributions in both the blindness and low vision and glob...

Terry welcomes two dynamic Life Coaches, both of whom really “get it” in our community. ACB members extraordinaire, Pam Shaw and Gabriel Lopez Kafati, will explain the advantages and positive attitude changes that we can make in our lives. Everyone is invited to join this fun and informative session. Sponsored by VISAbilities Find out more at https://acb-visabilities.pinecast.co

# Join me this evening at 7:00 Eastern as I welcome two women who are long-time members of ACB and continue to give of themselves to our communities – Annie Chiappetta and Sue Crawford.  Both of these dynamic ladies have lead diverse and fascinating lives while experiencing vision loss.  As they share their attitudes and philosophies, I know we will all learn from them while hearing a few funny st...