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Episode Notes Notes go here Lively Latin: 08/24/2021 4pm A lively introduction to Latin and its effect on everyday English. Lessons in Mythology will be included.Class notes can be found at: https://bit.ly/3sX3c2D...
# Hello ACB history buffs: We are now in Chapter 8 of People of Vision: A History of the American Council of the Blind, by James J. Megivern and Marjorie L. Megivern, copyright 2003 by the American Council of the Blind. This chapter will take about 3.5 hours to read. It covers 1968 through 1981, so we know many of the people who are mentioned in these pages. If you are one of the people mentioned, please plan to attend and talk with us about how it was. Tell us your story in less than five minut...
Join certified Apple Teacher Matt Vollbrecht and the TTJ Instructor team to learn all about how to use the Apple Books app to read your favorite books with Voiceover. Learn about purchasing books, importing books you’ve obtained from other sources, and more. Understand how to use Voiceover with this powerful digital reader app, to read digital books, audio books, and more. Sponsored by The Tech Juggernaut https://ttjtech.net/
VISAbilities – Unforgettable ACB Moments: We want to continue hearing your stories to be added to our future recording in celebration of ACB’s 60th anniversary year. We have now had 60 national conventions, dozens of legislative seminars, countless affiliate conventions and chapter meetings, and lots and lots of socials. Each one has had a major achievement or happening, something hysterically funny you will never forget, a very moving moment, a new friendship or other relationship. Come share y...
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ACB History buffs, wow! This is such a momentous and historical event on behalf of the blind and democracy. We are now into chapter 7, Part Three, ACB: The First 40 Years. Please grab a copy of this book, People of Vision: A History of the American Council of the Blind, by Janes J. Megivern and Marjorie L. Megivern, copyright 2003 by the American Council of the Blind. It is available on BARD, through BookShare, and for purchase on a thumb drive from the ACB Mini Mall. Chapter 7 will take about t...
Celebrate ACB Community’s 5,000th Event: Can you believe it? Our ACB community began on March 17 with two calls that week. Today we celebrate our five thousandth event. Please join us to share what Community means to you, email your thoughts, or do both. Here are some questions to ponder. How did you learn about our community events and when did you attend your first one? How often are you able to participate in ACB community events and if you had to pick your top three, which would they be? How...
Episode Notes Notes go here ittee – Assisting People Who Are Not Comfortable with Technology: How to reach people who are without or uncomfortable with technology. Speakers will be Alison Smitherman (MS), Peggy Garrett (TX), Danette Dixon (WA), Cassandra Jessie (FL), Alan Peterson (ND), and Ray Campbell (IL). All are members of the ACB Membership Committee.
VISAbilities – Unforgettable ACB Moments: We want to continue hearing your stories to be added to our future recording in celebration of ACB’s 60th anniversary year. We have now had 60 national conventions, dozens of legislative seminars, countless affiliate conventions and chapter meetings, and lots and lots of socials. Each one has had a major achievement or happening, something hysterically funny you will never forget, a very moving moment, a new friendship or other relationship. Come share y...
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# ACB history buffs, we are reading through the book, People of Vision: A History of the American Council of the Blind, by James J. Megivern and Marjorie L. Megivern, copyright 1003 by the American Council of the Blind. Chapter Six, entitled, Kansas City 1961: The Organization Dismembered, will take about three hours to read. Please come and join in on a lively and informed discussion. Did you know one of the 39 who walked across the street to the Aladdin Hotel from the NFB convention? Thanks to...
VISAbilities – Unforgettable ACB Moments, Part 2: We want to continue hearing your stories to be added to our future recording in celebration of ACB’s 60th anniversary year. We have now had 60 national conventions, dozens of legislative seminars, countless affiliate conventions and chapter meetings, and lots and lots of socials. Each one has had a major achievement or happening, something hysterically funny you will never forget, a very moving moment, a new friendship or other relationship. Come...
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Episode Notes Notes go here A lively introduction to Latin and its effect on everyday English. Lessons in Mythology will be included.
ACB History buffs, we are now on Chapter 5, Miami, 1960: Six NFB Affiliates Purged, in the book, People of Vision: A History of the American Council of the Blind, by James J. Megivern and Marjorie L. Megivern, copyright 2003 by the American Council of the Blind. Reading time is about three hours. Get a head start so you can participate fully in the discussion. You never know who will be available to discuss this important chapter of history. For more reading, Bernice Kandarian and Larry Gassman ...
VISAbilities – Unforgettable ACB Moments: We have now had 60 national conventions; dozens of legislative seminars; countless affiliate conventions and chapter meetings; and lots and lots of socials. Each one has had a major achievement or happening. Something hysterically funny you will never forget; a very moving moment; a new friendship or other relationship; ETC. Come share your favorite moments, or maybe it’s even an embarrassing incident. It’s all in good taste and camaraderie. If you can’t...
Join us for a different topic each week, complete with clear audio demonstrations as appropriate. Topics may include iOS apps and features, aspects of Windows with screen readers, Victor Reader Stream features, Etc. After the presentation portion, we take questions for the remainder of the hour, whether or not they relate to the week’s discussion. Email technologylearninglabcall@... with topic suggestions or other feedback. Disclaimer: answers to questions are intended to set you on the path to ...
The Resolutions Committee invites you to take part in the discussion over submitted resolutions. We may not be voting on them during the convention as done in person, but everyone can have input in the process and take part in the committee’s work. Sponsored by the ACB Resolutions Committee
We have all heard and used the terms, but what are their definitions? Learn about these personality traits; how common they are; and how they impact each other. Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group; will not be facilitated by a health care professional serving in a professional capacity; and does not purport to provide mental health services.
The Constitution and Bylaws committee invites the ACB membership to join in as they meet to prepare amendments to align ACB’s meeting and voting practices with pertinent provisions of the DC Nonprofit Corporations Act of 2010 as authorized by motion adopted at the national convention on July 23rd. Sponsored by the ACB Constitution and Bylaws Committee
We continue to learn about ACB history in chapter 4 of the book, People of Vision: a History of the American Council of the Blind, by James J Megivern and Marjorie L Megivern, copyright 2003 by the American Council of The Blind. Please read chapter 4 and join us as we discuss our history.
Join Dan, Janet, and others to provide your convention week feedback. What did we do right? What could we do better? We want to hear from you! Come be a part of the discussion.
Search for that awesome new pizza place; get directions to the beach; or just explore your community. Do it all with Voiceover and Apple Maps. Even if you have no sight, you can use many powerful Apple Maps features to help you get around; to find business information; or even to assist others as they drive. Walking directions? No problem in the USA with Maps and Voiceover. Join Matt Vollbrecht, Certified Apple Teacher, for this session to have Apple Maps, an app often associated with sighted us...
Join Terry as she welcomes life-long Omaha resident and Host Committee Chair of the ACB 2022 National Conference & Convention, Jim Jirak, to VISAbilities. Jim will talk about all his hometown has to offer. Learn about places of interest throughout the city;restaurants, transportation, pedestrian access, entertainment, etc. Get all the inside info from a real insider. Sponsored by VISAbilities www.VISAbilities.net
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In this week's discussion, we will focus on the whole of chapter three from the book, People of Vision: A History of the American Council of the Blind, by James J. Megivern and Marjorie L. Megivern, copyright 2003 by American Council of the Blind. Whether you have read this book or not, join our discussion.
# Join Dan, Janet, and others to provide your convention week feedback. What did we do right? What could we do better? We want to hear from you! Come be a part of the discussion.
Whether you are 18 or 81, have been a member for 60 years or just joined ACB, you are invited to participate. Now that we have all experienced individual electronic voting, what’s next? What will happen during the August 14 meeting? How can you let your feelings and concerns be known. What can you do to help? These and many other questions will be covered in this very special meeting. ACB President Dan Spoone; John Huffman and Ray Campbell from the Constitution and Bylaws Committee; and Jeff Tho...
