20230428 – VISAbilities – 3rd Annual The Birds are Calling.

Spring has sprung; birds are singing; and Terry welcomes back Blind Birder, Jerry Berrier. Jerry completely enthralled us all with his knowledge and interest of sharing so much about our springtime feathered friends during our visits with him these last two years. We are looking forward to another great evening with him this week. Join … Read more

20230421 – VISAbilities – News From ACB Next Gen, ACB Diabetics in Action, and Council of Citizens with Low Vision International.

VISAbilities – Looking Ahead Many of ACB’s Special Interest Affiliates have are busy putting together new and exciting programming for their 2023 Annual Conferences.  This week the spotlights are on ACB Next Gen, ACB Diabetics in Action, and Council of Citizens with Low Vision International.  What events are they partnering with other affiliates to present? … Read more

20230414 – VISAbilities – news from GDUI, AAVL, ACB Constitution and By-Laws Committee.

This week’s VISAbilities is packed with news from GDUI, AAVL, ACB Constitution and By-Laws Committee, and more! It  is important to ALL ACB members. So, please make sure your affiliate members know about it.Following some brief announcements, Terry welcomes Maria Hansen, vice chair and Jeff Thom, member of the ACB Constitution & By-laws Committee to … Read more

20230407 – VISAbilities – Friends-in-Art Showcase.

One of the most popular and enjoyable events of every ACB Conference and Convention for the last 40 plus years is the Friends-in-Art Showcase of the Performing Arts.  Whether in person or virtual, it is always a magical time for all.  This year, tFIA is planning something even more exciting. Peter Altschul will be joining … Read more

20230331 – VISAbilities – 2023 Resolutions and Voting.

2023 Resolutions and Voting Patrick Sheehan, Ray Campbell, and Koni Simms will join Terry tonight to share and explain this year’s Resolutions process and how voting will take place during the 2023 ACB Conference and Convention.  This is especially time sensitive since the Resolutions Committee will be starting its work very soon.  There will be … Read more

20230324 – VISAbilities – Two Spoones Full of ACB Energy.

I am thrilled to welcome our new interim Executive Director, Dan Spoone, and the one and only ACB Auction Chair, Leslie Spoone to VISAbilities this evening. What changes, if any, does Dan see for himself and ACB in his new role? How is the transition from president different than he thought it might be? Are … Read more

20230224 – VISAbilities – Spring Celebrations.

Whether it’s St. Patrick’s Day, birthdays, Easter, graduations, or any other excuse to celebrate with family and friends, we’ve got you covered. Spring wines and desserts are featured on this week’s VISAbilities. Penny Reeder, the dessert diva, and Gabriel Lopez Kafatti, our wine wizard, will join us tonight with more exciting ways to make your … Read more

20230217 – VISAbilities – The Victor Reader Stream 3.

Terry welcomes Mathieu Paquette, Product Manager, and Peter Tucic, Director of Strategic Partnership, at HumanWare. They will be giving us all the latest details of the new Victor 3. Pre-order and launch dates; old favorites and new features; price point; and much more. Get your questions answered by those in the know. Sponsored by VISAbilities … Read more