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HEALTH Check-Up – dying with dignity: May 12

May 12, 2021

What does dying with dignity mean? What do the terms DNR, DNI, POA, palliative care, and medical surrogate mean? Join us as we help you crack the code of understanding all the medical terminology acronyms for you having control of your final days. Having this discussion with your family and friends while you are healthy will help with respecting your final wishes.

2021/05/12 Health Checkup Dying With Dignity

May 12, 2021

Episode Notes

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What does dying with dignity mean? What do the terms DNR, DNI, POA, palliative care, and medical surrogate mean? Join us as we help you crack the code of understanding all the medical terminology acronyms for you having control of your final days. Having this discussion with your family and friends while you are healthy will help with respecting your final wishes.

Taking Care of Our Mental Health - How We Learn May 12 2021

May 12, 2021

Have you ever wondered why it is more difficult to learn certain things? Perhaps you are struggling with how to teach others. Join our call to learn about the learning styles; how we learn; problems that interfere; and how to enhance your learning and teaching.

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.

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

www.acbda.org

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.