Community Call: Increase Resilience through Mindfulness

This psychoeducational presentation, led by Jessie Rayl, Ed.D., will help participants increase their physical, mental and spiritual awareness by mindfulness training. Participants will learn the art of meditation, connecting with their present, and replacing unhelpful thoughts with helpful thoughts. Evidenced research demonstrates that meditation and mindfulness improves ability to focus, decreases depression, anxiety and may … Read more

Community Call: Gaming Lab 3 – Adventure Time

Join in on the fun and sweeping adventure as we take you through the wonderful world of text based gaming. Have your questions ready as this is an interactive demonstration of 3 of the games out there. Choice of Games is a free, magnificent library of interactive novels: action, adventure, drama, historical, war, humor, supernatural, … Read more

Community Call: Taking A Trip To Washington DC: A Fun Guide To The City

Claire Stanley and Rebecca Bridges will provide several fun suggestions to where tourists should visit the next time they are in the greater-Washington DC area. They will have fun talking about their own experiences, point out what is best for families, first time visitors, students, etc., and make sure to point out accessibility features for … Read more

Community Call: Exploring the Victor Reader – Part 3

Join Tyson Ernst, access technology trainer from Illinois, for the 3rd in a series on using the Humanware Victor Reader line of products. This week, He will demonstrate the usability of the NLS BARD library to find, download, and listen to books. Bring your Victor products and questions as we explore this amazing piece of … Read more

Collaborative Webinar with OrCam

ACB Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs, Clark Rachfal joins panelists Dr. Bryan Wolynski, practicing low vision optometrist, and Fitzville Martin, ACB member, music producer, and OrCam MyEye user, for a conversation about assistive technology, the OrCam MyEye 2, and an introduction of OrCam’s newest features. We will also present OrCam’s new product, the OrCam … Read more