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2021/06/23 Health Checkup

June 23, 2021

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Do you know what to do if you were in an active shooter situation? How to report when you hear something about someone planning to harm themselves or others? Join us as we have representation from FBI; City of Orlando Police Department; the Crisis Center; and Stop the Bleed Campaign to discuss steps to take to increase survival and save lives. Resources will be shared on how to plan active shooter training on a local or state level.

2021/06/22 Games to Play With Lady A

June 22, 2021

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Games To Play with Lady A  2:00 PM ET,

If you enjoy playing games as much as Lucy, you will want to join her for a discussion of what games you can play with your Amazon Echo Device. We will discuss new games every time, and feel free to bring games of your own to the discussion.

People of Vision June 22, 2021 Week 4.

June 22, 2021
# For those who love history; love the organized blindness movements; and particularly want to learn more about the ACB, we are reading through the book, People of Vision: A History of the American Council of the Blind, by James J. and Marjorie L. Megivern, copyright 2003 by the American Council of the Blind. This week, we will be discussing Chapter Two, 1940 to 1954: The Original National Federation of the Blind. The book is available from BARD, Bookshare, or ACB. Please remember that our discussion may be streamed. We want to make sure that everyone has the chance to share.

2021/06/21 Out of Sight

June 20, 2021

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Journey to the beautiful city of Madrid! Come experience the food, culture and destinations of this jewel of Europe.

Tech-a-mania Tuesdays May 18 2021

June 19, 2021

Belinda, Cathy, and Chanelle will answer your technology-related questions.

If you have any questions or would like to provide topic suggestions, please feel free to email the team at:

[email protected]

2021/06/18 It's Playtime

June 19, 2021

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Notes go here Meka and Cindy welcome you to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

VISAbilities June 18, 2021 Convention Spotlight Part 5. Peter Altschul employment Committee, Leslie Spoone Auction Committee Chair, and Michael Smitherman Exhibit Hall Chair.

June 18, 2021

In addition to all the programming presented by the special-interest affiliates of ACB during convention week, lots of other fun, interesting, and exciting events and meetings are on the calendar. We are going to explore some of these dynamic happenings this week and next. I am pleased to welcome Leslie Spoone, who will tell us all about the annual auction she coordinates as a major fundraiser and fun time. How can we donate? How can we participate? She has all the answers. Peter Altschul will give us a rundown of what the Employment Committee has in store. And, time permitting, we will hear about one more fun night to look forward to during convention.

Sponsored by VISAbilities www.VISAbilities.net

2021/06/17 Technology Learning Lab

June 17, 2021

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Come to learn about and discuss various technology topics. These could include learning about iPhone and iPad apps, feature demonstrations, as well as answering questions asked by participants. Shawn Thiel from ACB of Ohio will do his best to ensure that audio from the iOS device, computer, Victor Reader stream, Etc. is put through his mixer to be as clear as possible.

Vispero Training Series June 17, 2021 The JAWS Help Menu.

June 17, 2021

Vispero Presentation – JAWS Help Menu:

Join Jeff Bazer to learn about everything that the JAWS help menu has to offer. Sponsored by Vispero www.freedomscientific.com

2021/06/16 Recipe Swap-potatoes

June 16, 2021

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Notes go here Do you find potatoes appealing? Whether you call them spuds, yams, taters, or just good old white or sweet potatoes and whether you like them scalloped, fried, mashed, or plain old baked, come and share your recipes with us.