20220203 Town Hall – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility

ACB members were invited to share their experiences and ideas on actions ACB and MCAC should take to implement diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within ACB. Listeners joined Dan Spoone, ACB President and Cheryl Cumings, MCAC Chair to voice their thoughts about this important issue. Sponsored by Multicultural Affairs Committee

20220221 Celebrating Black History – Honoring Jason Broughton, Newly Appointed NLS Director

Listeners joined Judy wilkinson, President of Library Users of America and Cheryl Cumings, Chair of the Multicultural Affairs Committee in a discussion with Mr. Jason Broughton, the first African-American to serve as NLS Director. This was an informal conversation with Mr. Broughton. To submit your question or concern, send them to jwilkins@panix.com. Judy will forward … Read more

20220203 Using Movement to Change your Stress Level

Could you use three quick mind-body skills that may let you rebalance your nervous system after this year of chronic stress? Listeners learned in this workshop how you can improve your ability to help manage whatever life brings to you. Sponsored by Hull Foundation and Learning Center

20220202 Advance Your Education with an ACB Scholarship

The 2022 ACB Scholarship application deadline of February 14th was wo weeks away when this presentation occurred. Whether you have submitted your application already; have one in process; or are on the fence about doing so; listeners joined the ACB Scholarship Committee for an overview of the application process and what to expect. Listeners heard … Read more

20220208 Affordable Connectivity Program

CCLVI and VISAbilities presented a presentation from the FCC geared towards people who have little or no internet access due to limited income. If someone you know is eligible for government programs such as SSI, SNAP, WIC, etc., listeners were encouraged to learn about this program. This new program is replacing the Emergency Broadband Benefit … Read more

20220208 ACB History Book Discussion

We discussed chapter 25 in the book, The Unseen Minority: A Social History of Blindness in the United States, by Frances A. Koestler, copyright 1976 and 2004 by the American Foundation for the Blind. The 1976 edition is available in BARD, and the 2004 edition is available on Bookshare. Listeners joined us and were a … Read more

20220206 In the Kitchen with Courtney and Kerry

Making southwestern eggrolls with optional avocado ranch dip. Items needed: • 8 oz. chicken breast, cooked and shredded • 1 tbsp. oil • 1/4 cup red bell peppers minced • 1/4 cup minced green onions • 1/2 cup frozen corn • 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained • 1/4 cup frozen spinach, thawed … Read more