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20211022 - VISAbilities - Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow - 190002.

October 22, 2021

Over the last few months, the ACB Board of Directors has met at least three times to map out a potential plan for the future of our organization. Learn more about these strategies and how they may re-route and re-define ACB. Join Terry to learn more and express your opinions to our current and future leadership.

Sponsored by VISAbilities www.VISAbilities.net

20211021 - Vispero Training Series - Free Training Resources.

October 21, 2021

Learn about free training resources available to you.

Sponsored by Vispero www.freedomscientific.com

10/19/2021 Lively Latin Lesson 9

October 19, 2021

Episode Notes

Notes go here Class notes can be found at: https://bit.ly/3sX3c2D A lively introduction to Latin and its effect on everyday English. Lessons in mythology will be included. Class notes can be found at: https://bit.ly/3sX3c2D

20211015 - VISAbilities Hindsight, A Year in Review- 1900.

October 15, 2021

Look back at the past year.

Sponsored by VISAbilities www.VISAbilities.net

20211014 - Fall Prevention Session 3 - 160003.

October 14, 2021

One out of every three sighted persons over the age of 65 will fall this year. For people with a visual impairment, that number is much higher. Older adults with a visual impairment are 50% more likely to suffer falls than are fully sighted individuals. Do not be one of them. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Sponsored by Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss www.aavl-blind-seniors.org

20211013 - Medicare Histories and Personal Divisions Part 2 - 21014.

October 13, 2021
# This is the final of two sessions focusing on Medicare choices and personal options specifically helpful for people exploring options during open enrollment in California but may be helpful to members in any state. Attendees should leave with a better understanding of commercial advertising and political rhetoric about Medicare.

20211012 - Fall Prevention Session 2 - 1559.

October 13, 2021

One out of every three sighted persons over the age of 65 will fall this year. For people with a visual impairment, that number is much higher. Older adults with a visual impairment are 50% more likely to suffer falls than are fully sighted individuals. Do not be one of them. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Sponsored by Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss www.aavl-blind-seniors.org

20211012 - People Of Vision - Week 19 - 130040.

October 12, 2021
# ACB history buffs, we have completed the book, People of Vision: A History of the American Council of the Blind, by James J. Megivern and Marjorie L. Megivern. ACB presidents, both past and present, will share their stories and experiences. Bring your questions. The next proposed book to read and discuss is The Unseen Minority: A Social History of Blindness in the United States, by Frances A. Koestler.

Lively Latin October 5 Lesson 8

October 8, 2021

Episode Notes

Notes go here Class notes can be found at: https://bit.ly/3sX3c2D A lively introduction to Latin and its effect on everyday English. Lessons in Mythology will be included.

20211008 VISAbilities - Mentoring - 190000.

October 8, 2021

Mentoring is a chance to give back. Join Terry as she welcomes Dr. Olaya Landa-Vialard and Richard Rueda, of the APH Connect-Center, for a re-cap of the recent National Transition Conversation: Mentoring Initiatives, Programs, and Policies Virtual Conference, hosted by APH. We will also learn more about the upcoming plans for the Connect-Center. It has come a long way from AFB's Career Connect of a few years ago. We should also have time to explore ACB mentoring opportunities.

Sponsored by VISAbilities www.VISAbilities.net