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Health Checkup - Apr 28, 2021

April 28, 2021
As April is coming to a close, the team will be focusing on 3 different awareness campaigns in our trauma series. April is Alcoholism Awareness Month; Stress Month; and Sexual Abuse Awareness Month. We will have experts from different parts of the field to share resources, signs, and symptoms, as well as where to get help. This is an educational call to help you get resources to share with others. It is not a support group call.

Out of Site Adventures - Apr 26, 2021

April 27, 2021

Lights, Camera, Action! Join the Out of Sight crew as we travel to locations made famous in some of the most iconic movies from the past century. Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Out-of-Sight-Adventures-242937676629900/

It's Play Time - Apr 23, 2021

April 24, 2021
Meka and Cindy welcome you to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

Herbs and Spices of Life - Apr 22, 2021

April 23, 2021

Would you like to learn more about spices or share with us your favorite combinations? Do you want food to taste better, going beyond just salt? Would you like to grow your own herbs, perhaps in a simple container? Please join us and our special guests, including a master gardener from University of Maryland and our own Debbie Hazelton, who will share her “spicy” expertise. All are welcome and encouraged to join Phyllis & Terry. Sponsored by the Metropolitan Washington Ear

Technology Learning Lab - Apr 22, 2021

April 22, 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.

Vispero Training Series - April 22, 2021 Pro JAWS Tips.mp3

April 22, 2021

Join Liz Whitaker and Rachel Buchanan with your Pro JAWS Tips, and they will share theirs as well!

Sponsored by Vispero

The Braille Buzz - Apr 21, 2021

April 22, 2021
In this month’s meeting, we will first ask Jane Carona to tell us about her relatively new Humanware 40 character hybrid device. When we covered new note takers last year her device had not yet been released. Now it's out there and she will tell what she likes and what she does not. Secondly, we will discuss ways to become more involved in encouraging braille use. Does mentoring offer an option for us? What is mentoring? How could it help? Can our state chapters and local chapters of ACB become involved? Can we provide mentorship training through community calls? Join us while we explore these two issues and others!

Simple Dish Recipe Swap - Apr 21, 2021

April 21, 2021

Please come join us for our next recipe call. Five, Four, Three, Two, One, no blast off, just some great simple recipes with 5 or less ingredients!

Taking Care of Our Mental Health - Getting What You Want out of Life - Apr 21, 2021

April 21, 2021

Do you want to volunteer, get a job, join a Church, make new friends, live somewhere else? We all have things we want to do but struggle with how to get there. Join our call and learn some useful tips for getting more of what you want from life. 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 - Apr 21, 2021

April 21, 2021
In 2020, the CDC reported that approximately 1 in 54 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). April is autism awareness month, and the team will begin the conversation to help enlighten and understand the variances of the autism spectrum. They will also discuss early detection and start therapies that are available in resources. Home, Emergency, Attitude, Lifestyle, Tools, Health - Giving you the resources to be prepared and ready in all situations!