20210210 Library Users of America and NLS Director Karen Kenninger

# LUA is delighted to welcome NLS Director Karen Kenninger to this LUA Link call. Karen joined us exactly a year ago for our first LUA Link call, and she returns to us shortly before her upcoming retirement. As is our tradition with Karen, she will answer submitted written questions first, and then open the … Read more

Legislative Imperative 2 – Disability Access to Transportation Act

Last year, ACB advocated for accessible transportation and environmental access provisions to be included in the reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Act. This advocacy lead to the introduction of the Disability Access to Transportation Act. Join Clark Rachfal, ACB’s Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs, to learn more about this critical legislation and how it … Read more

Writers Workshop – Feb 5, 2021

We will continue our discussion on journaling. CHALLENGE for this week: scene. Indoor or outdoor. Is there a sense of joy, sadness, fear, ??? We want to experience what you and, or your character is feeling, sensing, smelling,, touching… Genre is Open. Have fun with this and come share your success. We are doing this … Read more

The Scholarship Application Made Easy – Feb 4, 2021

If you are in process of or considering applying for an ACB scholarship, join us as we walk you through the process and answer all your burning questions. Completed scholarships are due February 15, 2021. Sponsored by the ACB Scholarship Committee

Taking Care of Our Mental Health – Family Roles – Feb 3, 2021

Have you ever wondered about your family dynamics and why some family members seem to take on certain roles or have expectations while others have differing roles / expectations? Learn how roles are assigned, why they are assigned and how to work within your assigned role. Learn what happens when people go outside of their … Read more

Magic Mac – Feb 3, 2021

Magic Mac is excited to welcome Allison Sheridan from Podfeet.com and the Nosillacast podcast. A knowledgeable Mac user, Allison has come to recognize the importance of accessibility and includes the use of Voice Over in her reviews of software in her podcasts whenever possible. Please join us for an interview and Q&A with this fabulous … Read more

Technology Learning Lab – Jan 28, 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

Laugh-Firmations Class – Jan 28, 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!

Recipe Swap – International Cuisine – Jan 27, 2021

Come take a “wok” on the wild side with us! Our second International Cuisine Recipe Swap is all Chinese delights. So get your chopsticks ready, and come stir up some great recipes! You might even be lucky to find a good fortune!