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  • 20210817 People Of Vision - Week 11. 130001.
    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 provided the following information. The website with the complete information of the founding of the ACB is: https://bit.ly/3jPdiyj
    1 hr
  • 20210813 - VISAbilities Memories of ACB Conventions Part 1 - 19000.
    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 make the call but have something you would like to share, drop an email to [email protected].

    Sponsored by VISAbilities
    58 min
  • Technology Learning Lab - Aug 12, 2021

    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 researching a problem but are not meant to replace the need for qualified technical support or one-on-one training when appropriate.

    56 min
  • Taking Care of Our Mental Health - Introversion and Extroversion - Aug 11, 2021

    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.

    54 min
  • 20210810 - ACB Constitution and Bylaws Committee - 1955.
    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
    57 min
  • 20210810 - People Of Vision - Week 10 - 1300.
    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.
    1 hr
  • 20210806 - Apple Presentation Navigate with Apple Maps - 1500.
    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 users, made easy for you.

    Sponsored by The Tech Juggernaut https://ttjtech.net/

    1 hr 32 min

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Welcome to the ACB Radio Community Podcast, home to content from ACB sponsored community events. Our community is growing and we want everyone to find their place in it. From technology to the…