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Exploring NVDA - Apr 10, 2021

April 10, 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

Apple Presentation - Pealing the Apple - Apr 9, 2021

April 9, 2021

Join Matt Vollbrecht and his TTJ Team, as they select five of the most common questions they get, based on real customer feedback, and explain how to solve these common issues or complete common tasks. Sponsored by The Tech Juggernaut https://ttjtech.net/

Everything Audio Description Offers - Apr 8, 2021

April 9, 2021

What questions do you have about live and recorded programs and performances? How do you get it to work on your TV? Where do I find what’s available? What live performances are described? These and more questions will be answered during this special ACB/MWE collaborative session. This is the first call hosted by long-time ACB member Phyllis Burson, Board member of the Metropolitan Washington Ear. Let's make Phyllis and her guests Sylvia Rosenthal, Carl Richardson and Fred Brack welcome! Sponsored by Metropolitan Washington Ear www.washear.org

Advocacy Open Call - Apr 8, 2021

April 8, 2021
Please join the Advocacy Services Committee and ACB Advocacy Team for an open call. This call will be hosted by Advocacy Services Committee Chair Jeff Thom and include presentations from ACB’s Director of Advocacy and governmental Affairs, Clark Rachfal, and ACB’s Advocacy and Outreach Specialist, Swatha Nandhakumar. Following the advocacy updates, there will be time for attendees to ask questions and raise additional advocacy areas of interest.

Technology Learning Lab

April 8, 2021
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.

Recipe Swap Anniversary Party - Apr 7, 2021

April 7, 2021
We have been meeting for one year , so let’s talk about how much fun we have had and how great it has been to be part of the “recipe club!” Come join the party and share what your favorite call has been! We may even talk about what lies ahead for the future!

Taking Care of Our Mental Health - Suggestibility: Are you Susceptible? - Apr 7, 2021

April 7, 2021

What is suggestibility? Is it a good thing or maybe not? How can we respond in healthy ways? Join Jessie L. Rayl, Ed.D. for this psychoeducational presentation to learn and share. Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group nor will it be facilitated by a health care professional serving in a professional capacity and does not purport to provide mental health services.

Health Checkup - Volunteering - Apr 7, 2021

April 7, 2021
Join the team as we get up and move in celebration of national volunteer month. We will be honoring all the volunteers that we are touched by, such as Volunteer firefighters to neighbors that call From the store asking If you need something. We will also discuss how volunteering helps your mind, body, spirit, and resumes. Without our ACB volunteers, we could not have the strength To Foster voice, choice, and community. Home, Emergency, Attitude, Lifestyle, Tools, Health - Giving you the resources to be prepared and ready in all situations!

Vispero Training Series 20210408 the latest in JAWS 2021.

April 7, 2021

Vispero Presentation:

Join Eric Damery to discuss the Latest on JAWS 2021.

Sponsored by Vispero

OrCam Presentation - April 6, 2021

April 6, 2021

Dr. Bryan Wolynski, low vision optometrist and Dan Parker “Blind land speed racer” will discuss, technology, OrCam MyEye, and overcoming challenges to meet your goals! Sponsored by OrCam www.orcam.com