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Lively Latin Session one

August 17, 2021

Episode Notes

Notes go here A lively introduction to Latin and its effect on everyday English. Lessons in Mythology will be included.

20210817 People Of Vision - Week 11. 130001.

August 17, 2021

ACB History buffs, we are now on Chapter 5, Miami, 1960: Six NFB Affiliates Purged, in the book, People of Vision: A History of the American Council of the Blind, by James J. Megivern and Marjorie L. Megivern, copyright 2003 by the American Council of the Blind. Reading time is about three hours. Get a head start so you can participate fully in the discussion. You never know who will be available to discuss this important chapter of history. For more reading, Bernice Kandarian and Larry Gassman provided the following information. The website with the complete information of the founding of the ACB is: https://bit.ly/3jPdiyj

20210813 - VISAbilities Memories of ACB Conventions Part 1 - 19000.

August 13, 2021

VISAbilities – Unforgettable ACB Moments:

We have now had 60 national conventions; dozens of legislative seminars; countless affiliate conventions and chapter meetings; and lots and lots of socials. Each one has had a major achievement or happening. Something hysterically funny you will never forget; a very moving moment; a new friendship or other relationship; ETC. Come share your favorite moments, or maybe it’s even an embarrassing incident. It’s all in good taste and camaraderie. If you can’t make the call but have something you would like to share, drop an email to [email protected].

Sponsored by VISAbilities

Technology Learning Lab - Aug 12, 2021

August 12, 2021

Join us for a different topic each week, complete with clear audio demonstrations as appropriate. Topics may include iOS apps and features, aspects of Windows with screen readers, Victor Reader Stream features, Etc. After the presentation portion, we take questions for the remainder of the hour, whether or not they relate to the week’s discussion. Email technologylearninglabcall@... with topic suggestions or other feedback. Disclaimer: answers to questions are intended to set you on the path to researching a problem but are not meant to replace the need for qualified technical support or one-on-one training when appropriate.

ACB Resolutions Committee - Involve Yourself in the Process - Aug 11, 2021

August 11, 2021

The Resolutions Committee invites you to take part in the discussion over submitted resolutions. We may not be voting on them during the convention as done in person, but everyone can have input in the process and take part in the committee’s work. Sponsored by the ACB Resolutions Committee

Taking Care of Our Mental Health - Introversion and Extroversion - Aug 11, 2021

August 11, 2021

We have all heard and used the terms, but what are their definitions? Learn about these personality traits; how common they are; and how they impact each other. Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group; will not be facilitated by a health care professional serving in a professional capacity; and does not purport to provide mental health services.

20210810 - ACB Constitution and Bylaws Committee - 1955.

August 10, 2021

The Constitution and Bylaws committee invites the ACB membership to join in as they meet to prepare amendments to align ACB’s meeting and voting practices with pertinent provisions of the DC Nonprofit Corporations Act of 2010 as authorized by motion adopted at the national convention on July 23rd.

Sponsored by the ACB Constitution and Bylaws Committee

20210810 - People Of Vision - Week 10 - 1300.

August 10, 2021

We continue to learn about ACB history in chapter 4 of the book, People of Vision: a History of the American Council of the Blind, by James J Megivern and Marjorie L Megivern, copyright 2003 by the American Council of The Blind. Please read chapter 4 and join us as we discuss our history.

Revisiting Convention - Aug 9, 2021

August 9, 2021
Join Dan, Janet, and others to provide your convention week feedback. What did we do right? What could we do better? We want to hear from you! Come be a part of the discussion.

20210806 - Apple Presentation Navigate with Apple Maps - 1500.

August 6, 2021

Search for that awesome new pizza place; get directions to the beach; or just explore your community. Do it all with Voiceover and Apple Maps. Even if you have no sight, you can use many powerful Apple Maps features to help you get around; to find business information; or even to assist others as they drive. Walking directions? No problem in the USA with Maps and Voiceover. Join Matt Vollbrecht, Certified Apple Teacher, for this session to have Apple Maps, an app often associated with sighted users, made easy for you.

Sponsored by The Tech Juggernaut https://ttjtech.net/