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We discussed chapters 20-22 in the book, The Unseen Minority: A Social History of Blindness in the United States, by Frances A. Koestler, copyright 1976 and 2004 by the American Foundation for the Blind. The 1976 edition is available in BARD, and the 2004 edition is available on Bookshare. Listeners joined us and were a part of our lively discussion.

Juan discussed the numerous factors that participate in employment as a person who is blind or visually impaired. From job searching to vocational training to the interview, listeners shared their wide range of experiences and perspectives.

Courtney made her favorite chicken curry recipe. Ingredients needed: ·       1 LB boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into 1-inch pieces ·       2 teaspoons curry powder ·       1/1/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper (optional, to taste) ·       3/4 teaspoon salt ·       1/4 teaspoon pepper ·       1/2 cup chopped onion ·       1 tablespoon canola oil ·       1 (13 oz.) can coconut milk ·       2 tablespoons tomato paste ·       3 cups fresh baby spinach ·       1 cup chopped tomato, or 1 can diced tomatoes ·       2 cups cooked rice Find the recipe here. Join the ACB Cooks email list. Contact ACB Cooks via email.

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

Many said reducing debt was one of their goals in 2022, so we talked through our options for paying down debt and how they might impact our credit score. The first hour was reserved for the topic of the day and the last half hour for any financial questions. Sponsored by ACB Next Generation

From the right ingredients to knowing when to adjust, there are six things strong leaders and good recipes have in common. Making a great leader is a bit like making a really great cake. Listeners joined the Berl Colley Leadership Institute Committee in their virtual kitchen as they stirred up their ingredients for effective leaders. Sponsored by Berl Colley Leadership Training Committee

Listeners joined President Dan Spoone and others for an open discussion around the upcoming ACB DC Leadership Conference and whether to hold a hybrid or virtual only event. Your input was appreciated and shared with the board during its meeting on Sunday, January 16.

Jeff showed you how to download an archived webinars. Sponsored by Vispero

If you are familiar with the basic features of your iOS device but want to learn more about its capabilities, Belinda takes you through some of the advanced features of iOS products using Voiceover and shares some fun ones, too. Please bring your questions.