VISAbilities

Since 1961, our state affiliates have built this premier consumer driven organization we have become. Our members have seen a need, mastered necessary abilities, banded together, pushed many employment and advocacy envelopes, and celebrated victories in their communities.  There groups of advocates and friends usually unite once a year on a state-wide basis.  Tonight Terry will be joined by the Ka...

VISAbilities Annual Labor Day Party 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: Tennessee, Oklahoma, Indiana, Ohio, and Mountain State August 26, 7:00 PM EDT Since 1961, our state affiliates have built this premier consumer driven organization we have become. Our members have seen a need, mastered necessary abilities, banded together, pushed many employment and advocacy envelopes, and celebrated victories in their communities.  There groups of advocates and friends u...

VISAbilities – Celebrating Our Special Interest Affiliates, Conclusion **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...

You had the opportunity to vote this year. Now, you have the same chance to express your opinion! Please join Terry as she welcomes Rick Morin and Janet Dickelman to tell us all what we can expect on the 2022 ACB Convention Survey. How do we access it? What dates will it be available? What will it cover – audio, video, quality of content? Will there be space for additional comments and feedback? T...

# 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...