VISAbilities

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...

Terry welcomes Christine Chaikin for a lively learning session for everyone who uses a computer, whether with or without magnification or screen readers. There are so many keystrokes that make keyboarding faster and less challenging. Please come and share your ideas so we can all learn from one another. Sponsored by VISAbilities Find out more at https://acb-visabilities.pinecast.co

Terry is starting the new year off with a new series of calls. The Blind and Low Vision Community has long been fortunate to have a huge number of Visually Impaired Seniors with amazing Abilities. At least once a month, someone will share their life experiences. Whether life-long or recent vision loss, they all have much to share with us. Terry is thrilled to begin this series with just such a man...

Episode Notes On March 26, 2021 I welcomed Jerry Berrier, well-known blind birding enthusiast in to share an information packed hour that was enjoyed by all.

Episode Notes We welcome members of the ACB Voting Task Force for a candid discussion about the unique voting process to take place at the 2021 ACB Virtual National Convention. There has been a lot of buzz around this topic. Get the whole story directly from the group of hard working ACB'ers, who truly value the independent secret ballot. Please email comments and suggestions to VISAbilities50@gma...