ACB Community Podcast
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. … Read more
What are the Elements of a Short Story. Character, Setting, Plot, Conflict and Theme. Go to our website for fun prompts. Friday the 13th is National Kool Aid Day; Blame Someone Else Day; and Left-handers Day. Cheryl and Kathy think there is a story there, don’t you? Sponsored by Writing Works Wonders www.writingworkswonders.com Sign up … Read more
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. … Read more
The Resolutions Committee invites you to take part in the discussion over submitted resolutions. We may not be voting on them during the convention as done in person, but everyone can have input in the process and take part in the committee’s work. Sponsored by the ACB Resolutions Committee
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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.
Join Dan, Janet, and others to provide your convention week feedback. What did we do right? What could we do better? We want to hear from you! Come be a part of the discussion.
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 … Read more
Exercise warm-up for short-story contest. August 6 is National Fresh Breath Day as well as International Beer Day. Write a short story of no more than fifty words. Do these go together? Compare? Conflict? Have fun! Sponsored by Writing Works Wonders www.writingworkswonders.com Sign up for zoom links and browse archives at: https://bit.ly/WWWZoom or contact us … Read more