# This is the final of two sessions focusing on Medicare choices and personal options specifically helpful for people exploring options during open enrollment in California but may be helpful to members in any state. Attendees should leave with a better understanding of commercial advertising and political rhetoric about Medicare.
One out of every three sighted persons over the age of 65 will fall this year. For people with a visual impairment, that number is much higher. Older adults with a visual impairment are 50% more likely to suffer falls than are fully sighted individuals. Do not be one of them. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Sponsored by Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss www.aavl-blind-seniors.org
# ACB history buffs, we have completed the book, People of Vision: A History of the American Council of the Blind, by James J. Megivern and Marjorie L. Megivern. ACB presidents, both past and present, will share their stories and experiences. Bring your questions. The next proposed book to read and discuss is The Unseen Minority: A Social History of Blindness in the United States, by Frances A. Koestler.
Episode Notes Notes go here Class notes can be found at: https://bit.ly/3sX3c2D A lively introduction to Latin and its effect on everyday English. Lessons in Mythology will be included....
Mentoring is a chance to give back. Join Terry as she welcomes Dr. Olaya Landa-Vialard and Richard Rueda, of the APH Connect-Center, for a re-cap of the recent National Transition Conversation: Mentoring Initiatives, Programs, and Policies Virtual Conference, hosted by APH. We will also learn more about the upcoming plans for the Connect-Center. It has come a long way from AFB's Career Connect of a few years ago. We should also have time to explore ACB mentoring opportunities. Sponsored by VISAb...
Fall Prevention: One out of every three sighted persons over the age of 65 will fall this year. For people with a visual impairment, that number is much higher. Older adults with a visual impairment are 50% more likely to suffer falls than are fully sighted individuals. Do not be one of them. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Sponsored by Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss www.aavl-blind-seniors.org
Learn the top 10 Microsoft Office commands you should know. Sponsored by Vispero www.freedomscientific.com
Episode Notes Notes go here Herbie's Cooking Corner - Meat Loaf: You will need the following if you are participating: 2 pounds ground beef; half cup chopped onion (You can use frozen or pre-chopped); two heals of bread or hamburger buns; 2 eggs; Ketchup; salt, pepper, minced garlic (optional); pie plate or 9 by 9 pan; and an oven.
Episode Notes Notes go here Messages, News, Calendar, Reminders, Weather, the baseball game, and so much more, we’re often receiving numerous notifications every day. How do we stay on top of them? Join certified Apple Teacher Matt Vollbrecht and the TTJ Instructor Team as they teach you about this powerful and sometimes complex topic. Learn about various ways to manage and customize notifications so you’ll receive only the ones you want. Find out how to take immediate action on important notifi...
# This is the first of two sessions focusing on Medicare choices and personal options specifically helpful for people exploring options during open enrollment in California but may be helpful to members in any state. Attendees should leave with a better understanding of commercial advertising and political rhetoric about Medicare.
Episode Notes Notes go here 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...
ACB history buffs, this week we will discuss chapter 12 in Part 4, Afterthoughts, in People of Vision: A History of the American Council of the Blind, by James J. Megivern and Marjorie L. Megivern. This is a "must read" and will consider theories, ideas, and provide fodder for discussion of our ACB organization as we have moved forward. Will history continue to repeat itself? What have we learned from our history? ACB presidents, past and present, have been invited to speak next week on Tuesday,...
Back by popular demand! Get your Fab Four team together, or come join a team Terry will organize. Test your long-term memory and have lots of fun as we re-visit "Those good old days." We may even add in some ACB trivia. Please arrive a few minutes early to set up the teams. All are welcome. Sponsored by VISAbilities www.VISAbilities.net
Learn about customizing the settings center to best meet your individual needs. Sponsored by Vispero www.freedomscientific.com
# ACB history buffs, we are now on chapter 11 of People of Vision: A History of the American Council of the Blind, by James J. Megivern and Marjorie L. Megivern. We will be reading about the years from 1995 to 2001. There are more and more familiar names of people we know and events we were a part of. Come and share with us. Christy extends an open invitation to all ACB past and current presidents on October 12, to join in after we read chapter 12 for a lively discussion of our history from 2001...
ACB Media is one of our greatest resources. Every day, people from around the world tune in to experience all it has to offer; education, information, music, and so much more. Join Terry as she welcomes several ACB Media guest hosts. Learn what you may be missing during your daily lives while relaxing, washing dishes, or doing laundry. Get a better sense of what's on when and on which stream. Some programs are on regularly while others change every week. There is a wealth of knowledge and entert...
Episode Notes Notes go here 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...
Episode Notes Notes go here 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...
Episode Notes Notes go here 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...
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Learn about using your Focus braille display to manage multiple devices on the go. Sponsored by Vispero www.freedomscientific.com
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ACB History buffs, we are now on chapter 10 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. This chapter covers the period of 1989 to 1995. It will take about an hour and fifteen minutes to read. If you know one of the history-makers or are one, come and talk about this period of time. Here's to a great discussion of our wonderful ACB history.
Here is your mid-year pep-me-up of all things Irish and Irish American: Language, literature, music - we will have it all for your enjoyment. So follow the rainbow to your leprechaun's pot of gold! Pssst, brush up on your Irish trivia☘️ Sponsored by VISAbilities www.VISAbilities.net
Learn about the Picture Smart feature in JAWS. Sponsored by Vispero www.freedomscientific.com
# Hello, History buffs! We are now on Chapter 9 in People of Vision: A History of the American Council of the Blind, by James J. Megivern and Marjorie L. Megivern, copyright 2003. In chapter 8 we read about affiliates getting kicked out of NFB, including CA and WA. In chapter 9, 1981 to 1989. This chapter takes about 2 hours and 18 minutes to read and is jam packed with events, struggles and victories. Please read and come prepared to talk about our history. If you were a part of this history, b...
# There are so many things millennials will never experience that were common place to us back in the day. Black and white TV; transistor radios; watching one episode of a favorite show each week; playing with kids in the neighborhood without need of a play date; having a telephone conversation with one person at a time; walking two miles uphill both ways to school; and so much more. Let’s share some of our old favorites. All are welcome!
