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Mediterranean Recipe Swap - Feb 10, 2021

February 13, 2021
Come join us in feeling "o-live" with our latest international cuisine recipe swap! We are going Mediterranean! Doesn't have to be all Greek to us, any Mediterranean recipe yogurt will be welcome!

Taking Care of Our Mental Health - Setting Healthy Boundaries - Feb 10, 2021

February 13, 2021

Do you have difficulty saying "no"? Do you find yourself in situations that feel uncomfortable? Do you know what your boundaries really are? Do you find yourself repeating the same patterns which feel unhealthy? Learn what boundaries are and how to set them in our call. 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.

Technology Learning Lab - Feb 4, 2021

February 13, 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.

What to Do When Your PC stops talking. 20210212

February 13, 2021

What to Do When Your PC stops talking:

You are alone at home and your Windows PC isn't talking! Deborah Armstrong, an experienced tech and screen reader user will help you prepare for that possible catastrophe and also show you ways to troubleshoot the problem when you appear to not have any speech.

Vispero Training Series 20210211 which low vision device is right for you.

February 12, 2021

Vispero Training Series:

Join Charles Madsen who will be available to answer your questions around which low vision device is right for you.

Sponsored by Vispero

Legislative Imperative 3 – Exercise and Fitness for All Act

February 12, 2021

Episode Notes

ACB has experienced recent success working directly with individual exercise and fitness manufacturers to enhance accessibility. These efforts have proved that there are not fundamental barriers to increasing accessibility for exercise and fitness equipment. The time is right for a uniform framework to provide equal access to exercise and fitness equipment. Join Clark Rachfal, ACB’s Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs, to learn how the Exercise and Fitness for All Act will help ACB members Get Up and Get Moving!

20210208-Healthy for you Plus More.

February 11, 2021

Healthy for You Plus More:

Today we will be talking about ways to get important nutrients into your diet. These come in the form of Protein, which doesn’t necessarily have to be meat, Greens, which isn’t limited to only mean salads, and Fiber. Hayley hopes you will join her to delve deeper into these topics and choose for yourself what might be one healthy habit you are willing to incorporate into your life over the next couple of weeks, until we meet again.

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 and does not purport to provide mental health services.

20210210 Library Users of America and NLS Director Karen Kenninger

February 11, 2021
# LUA is delighted to welcome NLS Director Karen Kenninger to this LUA Link call. Karen joined us exactly a year ago for our first LUA Link call, and she returns to us shortly before her upcoming retirement. As is our tradition with Karen, she will answer submitted written questions first, and then open the floor to Zoom attendees.

Legislative Imperative 2 - Disability Access to Transportation Act

February 10, 2021

Last year, ACB advocated for accessible transportation and environmental access provisions to be included in the reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Act. This advocacy lead to the introduction of the Disability Access to Transportation Act. Join Clark Rachfal, ACB’s Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs, to learn more about this critical legislation and how it will improve transportation and environmental access for people who are blind and experiencing vision loss. Sponsored by the ACB Advocacy Steering Committee

Legislative Imperative 1 - Medicare Demonstration of Coverage for Low Vision Devices Act - Feb 8, 2021

February 10, 2021

Since 2013, ACB has advocated for coverage of low vision devices. On average, it takes eight years for a bill to become a law, so this might be the year! Join Clark Rachfal, ACB’s Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs to learn about the Medicare Demonstration of Coverage for Low Vision Devices Act. Sponsored by the ACB Advocacy Steering Committee