ACB Events

Once again, Dan Spoone and Eric Bridges come together to reminisce, predict, and just have fun chatting about everything and anything sports, and they want you to join in the fun.

Ever forget when that next dinner meeting is? Tired of having to pull out a separate device just to find out when you’re expected at the dentist? That all ends now. In this session, Matthew Vollbrecht, Certified Apple Teacher will share how to use the Apple Calendar app to create one-time, recurring, and all-day events. … Read more

Join Cindy and Meka as we chat with Richard and Emily Gibbs from 64 Ounce Games about their accessibility kits and how they got involved in this work. It can be difficult and time-consuming to adapt board and card games so that we can play them, but 64 Ounce Games is paving the way to … Read more

Be My Eyes is a free app offering sighted assistance on the fly to blind and visually impaired users. It also offers extra support through their Specialized Help feature which ACB is now listed as a resource. Join us as we share how ACB members and other Be My Eyes users can utilized this app … Read more

In part 6 Tyson Ernst of Illinois will shift focus to the Humanware companion, an app used to transfer files between the Victor series and your PC. Plus there will be an open Q & A at the end.

Join Jessie Rayl, Ed.D. from West Virginia for a guided meditation to help you start your week on a positive note.

Delivery, takeout and online grocery shopping aren’t new services, but what happens when these services become the primary means of grocery shopping for millions of Americans? This conversation will be hosted by the ACB Information Access Committee.

Did somebody leave the door unlocked? Wondering if the lights are on? Want to adjust the thermostat or brew the coffee while still in bed? We’ve got the solution. In this 90 minute presentation, you’ll learn about HomeKit, Apple’s home automation platform, discuss various home automation concepts, specific smart home and home security devices, and … Read more

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

This week, Tyson joins us a little earlier than normal and covers a smorgasbord of functions requested by listeners, including internet radio, podcasts, talking book navigation and several others.