Apps We like and How to Use Them

Let’s take a deeper dive into both phone and computer apps we are using. We will have longer demonstrations of apps from There’s an App for that, and any other apps we finds useful are fair game. While different apps may be brought by the facilitator, we invite attendees to come with their favorite apps … Read more

Saturday Night Live Hangouts – Black History Month Conversation – Feb 27, 2021

Join us alongside ACB’s Multi Cultural Affairs Committee and Will Burley in Black History month conversations.In the first hour, Sandra Sermons, Mary Haroyan, Pamela Hill and Cheryl Cumings will share the origins of Black History month and highlight contributions of a few Blind African-Americans. And in the second hour, social justice, disability and L.G.B.T.Q.U.I.A+ advocate … Read more

Let’s Talk Finance – Feb 27, 2021

Let’s talk Finance All of us face the “f” and “M” and “c” words. Yes, finance, money, and credit. In this zoom meeting, let’s share our knowledge and wisdom on these subjects. This week Lane Waters from ACB joins us to continue our discussion on investment accounts.

Technology Learning Lab – Feb 25, 2021

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 put through his … Read more

To Mobility and Beyond – Feb 25, 2021

We will present timely information on transit, paratransit and navigating life as pedestrians who are blind and visually impaired. This month: Join Sheila Styron and Becky Davidson as they field questions and comments generated from transportation and environmental access discussions during Legislative seminar. Sponsored by ACB’s Environmental Access and Transportation Committees

Laugh-Firmations Class – Feb 25, 2021

Jean Marcley, Certified Laughter Yoga Leader (CLYL), will lead this class in laughter, playfulness, breathing, and meditation- describing what we are doing thoroughly as she too is blind. Benefits are stress relief, pain relief, and feeling happy!

Low Vision on a Budget – Feb 20, 2021

There are many free and low-cost apps and appliances that make life easier and more convenient for people with low vision. Did you know you can buy an app for $1.99 that may replace a hand held CCTV? How about a text-to-speech screen reader for about $80? They may have some more limited features, but … Read more