Most people know the feeling of loneliness. Did you know there are things you can do to prevent loneliness? In this discussion, we will explore coping techniques and hear what works for others. Presented by Jessie L. Rayl, Ed.D.
Are you new to our community and wonder what you should be able to expect? Are you considering facilitating an event and wonder what’s required of you? Are you someone whose been in the community since early on and have watched us grow and changes be implemented and are wondering why? Heck, are you just wondering? Join in on this call and learn the ins and outs of our growing community, why we do what we do, and how we can all work together to ensure our community remains a safe and respectful p...
Join Terry, Brian and the rest of the crew as we go on an adventure to the fun and amazing places that this incredible planet offers up to visit, and learn about the food, drink, nature and how we can best experience these wonderful places! email: outofsight2020@gmail.com
This week we shall take a look with nvda and the web. We will be talking about browse mode, focus mode, and quick keys.
Have you seen karaoke on the schedule and stayed away because you’re scared we might call on you? Have you been coming to Karaoke on the weekends and just listening because you’re not sure how to screen share or find a karaoke track? Join us and let’s visit screen sharing and searching for that perfect music to accompany you at our karaoke events. For this session, we will be using the computer, but certainly anyone is welcome. Oh yes, and we only call on you to sing if you’re hand’s raised, so ...
Apple Keynote lets you create stunning multimedia presentations. Animate your slides with awesome transition effects, add background music and web links, record your voice, and much more. Do it all with Voiceover. Matt Vollbrecht and his team will teach you how to use this awesome and powerful app.
The white cane and dog guide are symbols of independence for those of us who are blind or have low vision. Join our ACB panel of special interest affiliate leaders representing students to seniors, dog guide handlers and cane travelers, and those who are totally blind and those with low vision. Let’s share some of the challenges we face and celebrate our successes despite them.
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.
Since we literally can’t stop jumping to conclusions or making assumptions, how do we unravel and resolve the conflicts that we get ourselves into? Join Doug Powell and the Leadership Training Team to find out.
We’ve all come to vision loss in different ways and times in our lives. Here’s an opportunity to ask those, “How do you do this?” questions and share tried and true techniques with one another. Join Elizabeth Bowden for a candid chat of sharing, and let’s help each other make our lives a little easier in the process. This week we’ll check out the home advisor web page to see how you can get help with those things you’d like someone else to do, with safety in mind.
Home, Emergency, Attitude, Lifestyle, Tools, Health - Giving you the resources to be prepared and ready in all situations! This week we'll talk about 9-1-1 (what is your emergency?). We will discuss 9-1-1 systems and how they work. Join Terry for this important and timely discussion.
We will continue to discuss specific communication / social interactions between people who are blind and sighted, as well as coping techniques. NOTE: This is a spin-off from Taking Care Of Our Mental Health September 29-30 discussion. Presented by Jessie L. Rayl, Ed.D. Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group nor will it be facilitated by a health care professional serving in a professional capacity and does not purport to provide mental health s...
As you develop your plan for how to vote in the general election, join ACB for a conversation on accessible absentee voting with election vender Voting Works. Voting Works will answer your questions and demonstrate the My Ballot accessible absentee voting solution, which is being deployed in Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Virginia.
This week we will begin talking about emergency and disaster preparedness. We will cover several types of disasters and emergencies, including hurricanes, floods, fires, and excessive heat. Join Patty for sharing of information about this timely subject.
Join Donna for a fun time discussing Music. This is something that has no bounds. Everyone likes music of some kind. We all listen to music or create it for a myriad of reasons and the best thing about music is it evokes happiness for all to share. Episode Notes Notes go here
Join Terry and Out Of Sight Adventures, as we take a virtual journey to foreign and domestic places all over the world. This week, join us as we fly to Denver and experience its wintery beauty, awesome skiing and more.# Episode Notes Notes go here
This week, we will focus on job search skills. We will talk about developing a list of "must haves" in a job while keeping an open mind and flexibility. We will discuss ways to stand out to employers, market yourself, and much more. Come join this open discussion!
