# Read chapters 8 through 11 of The Unseen Minority: A Social History of Blindness In the United States, by Frances A. Koestler, copyright 1976 and 2004 by the American Foundation for the Blind. All are welcome.

Saturday Night Live Hangout – Audio Book Resources:

Listeners shared their favorite audio books and resources. Sponsored by ACB Next Generation

I am thrilled to welcome Leslie Spoone, ACB 10th Holiday Media Auction Chair, to VISAbilities with some fabulous Appetizer Delights presented in this year’s major fundraiser for ACB Media.

If you enjoy all ACB Media offers, then please register and join us for this special opportunity to Bid! Bid! Bid! If you have not yet registered, just follow these simple steps.  It’s very easy, especially if you registered for the convention last summer. 1.    On the LOGIN screen click CREATE AN ACCOUNT (if you haven’t already created one) 2.    Complete the registration form 3.     When finished entering your information click CREATE AN ACCOUNT 4.    At the top of the next screen, will be the Holiday Auction Registration link. Click on the link and then click on the Holiday Auction sign up 5.    After signing up, you will receive an email with detailed Holiday Auction information. If you do not receive this email check your junk/spam folder. If you still did not receive the email call 612-332-3242.

So whether you are listening in or zooming in, grab your favorite beverage, sit back and enjoy these special appetizers.  Everyone is welcome!

Listeners were invited to talk about the small kitchen appliances that are loved so much: Instant Pots; air fryers; slow cookers; and more. Favorite appliances, tips, resources, and recipes were shared with listeners

MCAC Focus Call:

ACB’s Multicultural Affairs Committee invited listeners to join the first bilingual- Spanish and English Focus Call. The members of MCAC chose this memoir, My Beloved World (DB760), about our first female Hispanic Supreme Court Justice. It tells a story that seems familiar yet is unique to the life and experiences of Sonia Sotomayor. Listeners were invited to read the book. The committee was Joined by listeners for a great conversation. ACB members were on hand to facilitate the translation between the two languages so that all in attendance could participate. Los miembros de éste comité escogió ésta memoria de nuestra Primera jueza hispana de la Corte Suprema porque cuenta una historia que es conocida, pero a la vez es única a la vida y experiencias de Sonia Sotomayor. Te invitamos a leer este libro. Acompáñanos, y tengamos una buena conversación. Tendremos miembros del Consejo Americano de Invidentes en ésta llamada para traducir en los dos idiomas para que todos presentes puedan participar. Cuándo: martes, Sponsored by ACB Multicultural Affairs Committee

All About Turkey Day – Trivia, Tidbits, and Memories:

Carrie chatted about Thanksgiving with trivia, tidbits, and the sharing of memories. Sponsored by Hull Foundation and Learning Center

Games To Play with Lady A:

If you enjoy playing games as much as Lucy, listeners joined her for a discussions of what games you can play with your Amazon Echo Device. New games were discussed and listeners were encouraged to bring their own game suggestions.

The After After Party – The Celebration Continues!

**VISAbilities is thrilled to welcome Kim Charlson and Tony Stephens tonight for an “after after party” of the ACB Audio Description Awards Gala.  Let’s all celebrate this successful event and hear any back-stage stories.  They will have all the details from the awardees, numbers of attendees, and maybe even preliminary plans for future galas.  I’m sure they will want to hear your comments and experiences as well. So, join us.  **

It’s Play Time:

Meka and Cindy welcomed listeners for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

Jeff Bazer will show you the only JAWS command you will ever need to know.

Sponsored by Vispero