Writing Works Wonders – March 19, 2021

We are writers supporting and inspiring one another. This week we will be joined by Karen Brown, author and retired Director of AMRCB, in Jackson, MS. Come with questions to ask her. WRITING PROMPT: Write a 100 word bio about your assets. We believe in you. Let us help you believe in you!

ACB Radio Round Table

Community Calls, radio shows and podcasts: Are they the same, mutually exclusive? What are skills belonging to each? Why might a program be great for a Community call, and not necessarily be great for radio? Likewise, how might some radio skills not be as good for Community calls? We don’t have to go far to … Read more

Technology Learning Lab April 1st 2021

Technology Learning Lab: 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 … Read more

Mainstream Console and Video Game 360 Accessibility Review – April 2, 2021

Join us, alongside the Sento Showdown team, as we demonstrate the XBox Series X, the accessibility golden standard for gaming consuls. Known blind fighting gamers, Captain Ann and Raddle Head, will demonstrate gameplay of Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate with a full gameplay narration. We will end with a Q&A about all things accessible gaming. Disclaimer: … Read more

Writing Works Wonders – April 2, 2021

How does writing work wonders in your life? Journaling, blogging, poetry, stories, or just writing a special note or email? Writing can be a lonely time or an exhilarating experience. Need a mentor? We are here to help. Come share tips and encouragement. Writing prompt: The sounds and smells of Spring.

Groups.io, tips, tricks and How-tos – April 1, 2021

Rick Morin and Jason Castonguay present the features of ACB’s new email list service, groups.io with the opportunity to discuss and answer your questions about any and all topics related to groups.io. Make are to ask about shortcuts to various tasks.

2021/03/27 Disability Past and Present

Episode Notes The eighteenth-century and disability studies reading groups will combine in this special session to welcome Professor Chris Mounsey from the University of Winchester. Chris will tell us about his book, Sight Correction: Vision and Blindness in Eighteenth-Century Britain, and his own engagement with disability studies. There will be time for questions and discussion. … Read more