ACB VisAbilities

Tonight’s VISAbilities is full of announcements for upcoming events, conventions, auctions, and much more.  Bring something to take notes with, and keep on top of all the happenings.  We will have some guests to share with us. But most of all, we want and need your input. Find out more at https://acb-visabilities.pinecast.co

Join Terry to learn all about Seleste (www.seleste.co) , the smart glasses for people with visual impairments. Did you get a chance to see the new Seleste Glasses during convention? Have you heard about these new, sleek and less obtrusive method of knowing what’s around you? Do you have more questions? What is the pricing … Read more

Terry will welcome a panel discussion on how we as caregivers can continue caring for our friends and family members while not forgetting to take care of ourselves both physically and mentally.  What arrangements do we need to make to give ourselves  some down time? Safety rules on planes, for example, always tell you to … Read more

Four Leaders in our organization were elected or appointed to new positions at this year’s ACB Convention.  Jeff Bishop, Michael Garrett, and Cecily Laney Nipper were each elected to office.  Penny Reeder was appointed as Chair of the Board of Publications by President Deb Cook Lewis.  Get to know these men and women and their … Read more

We will be taking a deeper dive into the background and future of Friends In Art with three artists in different forms of art. Petter Altschul will lead our panel discussion and tell us about this year’s Showcase of the Performing Arts.  He will be joined by author Annie Chiappetta, and musician Jason Castonguay.  This … Read more

What changes did retirement make in your life? How do you make the most of those 40 hours? Does it seem like life is busier now than then? I have worked most of the last 53 years, but as of 5:00 today, I am RETIRED! I want and need your help in figuring out the … Read more

Welcome in to a celebration of each person who has presented, hosted, or participated in VISAbilities for the last three years.  A special Thank You to each and every one of you.  You are the ones who continue to make VISAbilities such a success. We continue to prove that Visually Impaired Seniors’ Abilities are stronger … Read more

Baby Boomers Unite! It has been just about a year since we played Baby Boomer trivia, and people have asked me to do it again.  Come join us individually and we will put teams together, or bring a team along, and we will have lots of fun.  We always do.  So, sharpen up your long-term … Read more

VISAbilities – Schaunburg, Here We Come! Do You get Janet’s daily updates regarding the 2023 ACB Conference and Convention? Are there questions you still have? Questions like when will the business portions and plenary sessions take place? When will registration be available? What state and special interest affiliates will be holding events during the hybrid … Read more

Now that we have isolated in our homes for three years, does that home still fill your wants and needs? Did you make it more comfortable? Did you move to a different type of living arrangement that might be of interest to others? Let’s talk long term living arrangements on VISAbilities this week. Early in … Read more