Do you feel like people are constantly trying to make you feel guilty? Do you feel you are being manipulated? You want out of this loop but, how? Come learn about emotional manipulation (blackmail) and how to survive intact. Join Jessie L. Rayl, Ed.D. for this psychoeducational presentation to learn and share. 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 do...
Mar 06, 2021•52 min
Connect with us for current info about those small kitchen appliances we love so much: Instant Pots, air fryers, slow cookers, and more! Let's share our favorite appliances, tips, resources and recipes!
Mar 06, 2021•59 min
Have you ever wondered what it is like to travel to another country with a guide dog? Or better yet, have you ever wondered what the dogs were thinking as they traversed new frontiers with their handlers? Well now is your chance to come find out. Join us as we hear from some very well-known ACB members along with some new faces. Looking forward to having you with us. Sponsored by ACB’s International Relations Committee
Mar 06, 2021•57 min
If you enjoy playing games as much as Lucy, you will want to join her for a discussion of what games you can play with your Amazon Echo Device. We will discuss new games every time, and feel free to bring games of your own to the discussion.
Mar 06, 2021•50 min
Do you want to help your affiliate and ACB without Really Trying? Let’s talk about raising funds for your affiliate and ACB in 2021. Come and meet members of the ACB Monthly Monetary Support team and learn how easy fundraising can be.
Mar 06, 2021•43 min
Join Paul Edwards and Judy Dixon as we learn about Judy’s extensive slate collection and discuss the adopted changes to the rules of UEB and concerns about Braille in the United States and other countries. There will be time for questions and comments.
Mar 06, 2021•1 hr 18 min
Our nation's capital is a city filled with history, culture, and great food! Join us as we journey through the city, visit the historic sites, talk about some fun facts, & let us tell you where you can get great grub! Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Out-of-Sight-Adventures-242937676629900/
Mar 06, 2021•57 min
Join Hayley as she continues teaching about how to incorporate essential oils into your wellness journey. Today she’ll be talking to you about how to get dangerous toxins out of your home, by replacing them with clean, nontoxic, and amazing scented cleaning products that you can make at home with just a few items. 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 and does not purport to provide menta...
Mar 06, 2021•58 min
This is an open discussion on Christian theology and how it pertains to disabilities. Today We welcome three private religious libraries for the blind: The JBI, a Jewish library based in New York City, Lutheran library for the Blind based in Jacksonville Florida, and Xavier Society of the blind Library's catholic organization and library based in New York city.
Mar 06, 2021•54 min
Let’s talk Finance All of us face the “f” and “M” and “c” words. Yes, finance, money, and credit. In this zoom meeting, let’s share our knowledge and wisdom on these subjects. This week we are going to be joined by Lane Waters from ACB. He will be sharing on different types of investment accounts.
Mar 06, 2021•53 min
Debra and Zelda will talk about growing and using berries. Your questions and input will be greatly appreciated.
Mar 06, 2021•56 min
Each week we will go through the ins and outs of NVDA, a free and open source screen reader for windows. as well as NVDA, we will take a deep dive into windows products such as the office suite and windows ecosystem. To grab your very own copy of NVDA please visit: https://www.nvaccess.org/download/ If you are looking for help with NVDA such as user guides go here: https://www.nvaccess.org/get-help/ Finally, if you are looking for addons to help enhance your NVDA experience go here: https://addo...
Mar 06, 2021•30 min
Meka and Cindy welcome you to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.
Mar 06, 2021•51 min
Apple Presentation Time Check: Part 2: We continue our journey through Watch OS with Voiceover. This time, Matt Vollbrecht and his team will show you how to use apps and perform many tasks, such as sending and reading Messages, setting timers, controlling Home accessories, answering phone calls, keeping a grocery list, and much more, all on your Apple Watch. Sponsored by The Tech Juggernaut
Mar 05, 2021•1 hr 22 min
Apple Presentation Voice Memos Explained: Join certified Apple Teacher Matt Vollbrecht and the TTJ Instructor Team as they describe and demonstrate the Voice Memos app. Learn how to make recordings, rename and organize your recordings, and even how to add to and edit existing recordings. Finally, learn how to share what you’ve recorded with others in a variety of ways. Sponsored by The Tech Juggernaut
Mar 05, 2021•1 hr 27 min
Episode Notes Why does it rain? What is a cold front? How do winds work? These and many other questions will be answered here. This week our weather wanderers will discuss front and polar vortices.
Mar 04, 2021•52 min
Vispero Presentation: Join Rachel Buchanan and Elizabeth Whitaker for Social Media and JAWS, the commands and your questions! Sponsored by Vispero
Mar 04, 2021•57 min
Voting Task Force Recommendations: 7:30pm ET, 4:30pm PT, 2:30pm HT ACB has put a plan together to conduct remote voting for the 2021 Conference and Convention. Members of the Voting Task Force will be available to discuss our recommendations and take your suggestions and input. Please join us and let’s hear from you regarding remote voting for this year’s upcoming Conference and Convention. Sponsored by the ACB Voting Task Force
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 18 min
Vispero Presentation: This week the focus is using your Focus Braille display with IOS Devices with Ron Miller. Sponsored by Vispero
Feb 28, 2021•57 min
Vispero Presentation: Join us for the Latest on JAWS, Live and Interactive with Eric Damery. Sponsored by Vispero
Feb 28, 2021•54 min
Re-nesting is the topic for discussion on this weeks VISAbilities. Now that it looks like Covid might be nearing an end, wouldn’t it be nice to find somewhere other than the dining room table for your office? There are lots of little spaces, and some not so little, that can be used for more than the original intent. For example, a guestroom could easily double as a home office. An alcove can make a perfect place for a comfortable chair in which to listen to audible books. You get the picture. Co...
Feb 28, 2021•56 min
Boomers Are Back: Baby Boomers Trivia is Back with some MASH added in for good measure! Grab some fellow baby boomer friends and create a team. Or just join us, and we will put you on a team. Let's just have fun!
Feb 28, 2021•55 min
How ACB Can Still Get Our Advocacy Message Out in a Virtual World: Unlike previous ACB DC Leadership Conferences, we won't be walking the halls of Congress with our canes and guide dogs. However, it's just as important to get our advocacy message out. And, we can involve more of our ACB members in that process. Join Clark Rachfal, Dan Spoone and Ray Campbell for a discussion of how to set up your legislative appointments virtually.
Feb 17, 2021•56 min
Apple Presentation – Surround Your Home With Sound: Apple’s HomePod Mini has been available for two months now, but how does it stack up against the competition? Join certified Apple Teacher Matt Vollbrecht and his TTJ Team, as they discuss and describe all the various features of this awesome Apple smart speaker, as well as explaining how to set it up, control it, and use it. Sponsored by The Tech Juggernaut http://www.ttjtech.net
Feb 13, 2021•1 hr 29 min
The Apple Mail app, which lets you send and receive email, is probably one of the most popular apps on your Apple device. But is it so common that we’ve missed out on all it has to offer? Join Apple Teacher Matt Vollbrecht and the TTJ Team to learn the basics - and beyond. Review how to read and reply to email with Voiceover, but then also learn how to format text, add photos and attachments, scan documents directly into email messages, how to organize email into mailboxes, and much more. Even h...
Feb 13, 2021•1 hr 26 min
Come join us in feeling "o-live" with our latest international cuisine recipe swap! We are going Mediterranean! Doesn't have to be all Greek to us, any Mediterranean recipe yogurt will be welcome!
Feb 13, 2021•54 min
Do you have difficulty saying "no"? Do you find yourself in situations that feel uncomfortable? Do you know what your boundaries really are? Do you find yourself repeating the same patterns which feel unhealthy? Learn what boundaries are and how to set them in our call. Join Jessie L. Rayl, Ed.D. for this psychoeducational presentation to learn and share. 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 professi...
Feb 13, 2021•55 min
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.
Feb 13, 2021•49 min
What to Do When Your PC stops talking: You are alone at home and your Windows PC isn't talking! Deborah Armstrong, an experienced tech and screen reader user will help you prepare for that possible catastrophe and also show you ways to troubleshoot the problem when you appear to not have any speech.
Feb 13, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Vispero Training Series: Join Charles Madsen who will be available to answer your questions around which low vision device is right for you. Sponsored by Vispero
Feb 12, 2021•45 min
