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20210921 - People Of Vision - Week 16. - 130004.

September 21, 2021
ACB History buffs, we are now on chapter 10 of the book, People of Vision: A History of the American Council of the Blind, by James J. Megivern and Marjorie L. Megivern, copyright 2003 by the American Council of the Blind. This chapter covers the period of 1989 to 1995. It will take about an hour and fifteen minutes to read. If you know one of the history-makers or are one, come and talk about this period of time. Here's to a great discussion of our wonderful ACB history.

20210917 - VISAbilities - Halfway to Saint Patrick’s Day 190012.

September 17, 2021
Here is your mid-year pep-me-up of all things Irish and Irish American: Language, literature, music - we will have it all for your enjoyment. So follow the rainbow to your leprechaun's pot of gold! Pssst, brush up on your Irish trivia☘️
Sponsored by VISAbilities www.VISAbilities.net

20210914 People Of Vision - Week 15 - 130002.

September 14, 2021
# Hello, History buffs! We are now on Chapter 9 in People of Vision: A History of the American Council of the Blind, by James J. Megivern and Marjorie L. Megivern, copyright 2003. In chapter 8 we read about affiliates getting kicked out of NFB, including CA and WA. In chapter 9, 1981 to 1989. This chapter takes about 2 hours and 18 minutes to read and is jam packed with events, struggles and victories. Please read and come prepared to talk about our history. If you were a part of this history, be prepared to take less than 5 minutes to share your story with us.

20210910 - VISAbilities - Remember When? - 190015.

September 10, 2021
# There are so many things millennials will never experience that were common place to us back in the day. Black and white TV; transistor radios; watching one episode of a favorite show each week; playing with kids in the neighborhood without need of a play date; having a telephone conversation with one person at a time; walking two miles uphill both ways to school; and so much more. Let’s share some of our old favorites.  All are welcome!