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ACBDA Diabetics In Action May 12, 2021 The Prodigy Voice Meter with Sabrina Ross.

May 12, 2021

ACB Diabetics in Action - Learn about the Prodigy Voice and much more about Diabetes:

Those who went to the ACB National convention in 2015 in Dallas, TX, will remember the speaker, Sabrina Ross. Sabrina is a type 1 diabetic, she has been a school nurse; Diabetic educator; trained others to use the prodigy Voice; and is now going to school to be a medical transcriber. Sponsored by ACB Diabetics in Action

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Its's Electric may 12, 2021

May 12, 2021

Connect with us for current info about those small kitchen appliances we love so much: Instant Pots, air fryers, slow cookers, and more! Let's share our favorite appliances, tips, resources, and recipes!

Resolutions Season Kickoff May 11, 2021

May 11, 2021

Have you ever wondered exactly what a resolution is? Would you like to know when and how to submit a resolution for the 2021 ACB Convention? Come join the ACB Resolutions Committee to get your questions answered. If you have an idea and would like help with putting a resolution together, we will get you connected.

Out of Sight Adventures – A Jewel of our Nation, May 10: Dallas, Texas

May 11, 2021

Come join the Out of Sight crew as we explore one of the many jewels of this great nation of ours! Come learn about the city, culture, and culinary offerings that you are sure to love.

Out of Sight Adventures – A Jewel of our Nation, May 10: Dallas, Texas

2021/05/10 Out of Sight Adventures-A Jewel of Our Nation-Dallas Texas

May 11, 2021

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Come join the Out of Sight crew as we explore one of the many jewels of this great nation of ours! Come learn about the city, culture, and culinary offerings that you are sure to love.

To Mobility and Beyond – The Importance of Accessible Pedestrian Signals and How to Obtain Them Through Litigation

Sponsored by the ACB Environmental Access and Transportation Committees

May 10, 2021

To Mobility and Beyond – The Importance of Accessible Pedestrian Signals and How to Obtain Them Through Litigation

Join Chris Bell, J.D., Janet Barlow, COMS, Lori Scharff, and Torie Atkinson from Disability Rights Advocates as they discuss the importance of accessible Pedestrian Signals (APSs) to our safety and mobility and how to use litigation under the ADA and Section 504 to compel public agencies to install them on a systemic basis. Current litigation brought by ACB of NY and ACB of Metro Chicago  are also discussed as examples of what may be accomplished using the courts to advocate for APSs in your area. Sponsored by the ACB Environmental Access and Transportation Committees

It's Play Time May 7, 2021

May 7, 2021

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

Vispero Training Series May 6, 2021 editing text and using Braille Study Mode with your Focus braille display.

May 6, 2021

We will be discussing basic editing capability with our Focus line of refreshable Braille displays.  There is a vast amount of ability that many people who regularly use their Braille display may not be aware of, and today we will take a look at the basics, and provide resources where you can find much more information. In addition, we will discuss Braille Study mode, which is a way to practice and solidify Braille skills, particularly for beginning Braille readers.

Yes, glad to be with you guys today.  We will be discussing basic editing capability with our Focus line of refreshable Braille displays.  There is a vast amount of ability that many people who regularly use their Braille display may not be aware of, and today we will take a look at the basics, and provide resources where you can find much more information.

Recipe Swap - May 5, 2021

May 5, 2021
Just say cheese! No, we won’t be taking your picture, but come join us for a cheesy recipe swap. No matter what kind of cheese you are using or what you are making, we all love cheese! Come share your favorite recipes with us!

Exploring NVDA - May 1, 2021

May 1, 2021

Each week we will go through the ins and outs of NVDA, a free and open source screen reader for windows. as well as NVDA, we will take a deep dive into windows products such as the office suite and windows ecosystem. To grab your very own copy of NVDA please visit: https://www.nvaccess.org/download/ If you are looking for help with NVDA such as user guides go here: https://www.nvaccess.org/get-help/ Finally, if you are looking for addons to help enhance your NVDA experience go here: https://addons.nvda-project.org/index.en.html