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Taking Care of Our Mental Health - Introversion and Extroversion - Aug 11, 2021

August 11, 2021

We have all heard and used the terms, but what are their definitions? Learn about these personality traits; how common they are; and how they impact each other. Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group; will not be facilitated by a health care professional serving in a professional capacity; and does not purport to provide mental health services.

20210810 - ACB Constitution and Bylaws Committee - 1955.

August 10, 2021
The Constitution and Bylaws committee invites the ACB membership to join in as they meet to prepare amendments to align ACB’s meeting and voting practices with pertinent provisions of the DC Nonprofit Corporations Act of 2010 as authorized by motion adopted at the national convention on July 23rd.
Sponsored by the ACB Constitution and Bylaws Committee

20210810 - People Of Vision - Week 10 - 1300.

August 10, 2021
We continue to learn about ACB history in chapter 4 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. Please read chapter 4 and join us as we discuss our history.

Revisiting Convention - Aug 9, 2021

August 9, 2021
Join Dan, Janet, and others to provide your convention week feedback. What did we do right? What could we do better? We want to hear from you! Come be a part of the discussion.

20210806 - Apple Presentation Navigate with Apple Maps - 1500.

August 6, 2021
Search for that awesome new pizza place; get directions to the beach; or just explore your community. Do it all with Voiceover and Apple Maps. Even if you have no sight, you can use many powerful Apple Maps features to help you get around; to find business information; or even to assist others as they drive. Walking directions? No problem in the USA with Maps and Voiceover. Join Matt Vollbrecht, Certified Apple Teacher, for this session to have Apple Maps, an app often associated with sighted users, made easy for you.

Sponsored by The Tech Juggernaut https://ttjtech.net/

20210806 - VISAbilities - Next Stop Omaha. Terry welcomes Host Committee Chair of the ACB 2022 National Conference & Convention, Jim Jirak. - 1600.

August 6, 2021
Join Terry as she welcomes life-long Omaha resident and Host Committee Chair of the ACB 2022 National Conference & Convention, Jim Jirak, to VISAbilities. Jim will talk about all his hometown has to offer. Learn about places of interest throughout the city;restaurants, transportation, pedestrian access, entertainment, etc. Get all the inside info from a real insider.
Sponsored by VISAbilities www.VISAbilities.net

20210803 - People of Vision Week 9. 1300

August 3, 2021
In this week's discussion, we will focus on the whole of chapter three from 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 American Council of the Blind. Whether you have read this book or not, join our discussion.

20210730 - VISAbilities - individual electronic voting, what’s next, and What will happen during the August 14 meeting. -1859.

July 30, 2021

Whether you are 18 or 81, have been a member for 60 years or just joined ACB, you are invited to participate. Now that we have all experienced individual electronic voting, what’s next? What will happen during the August 14 meeting? How can you let your feelings and concerns be known. What can you do to help?  These and many other questions will be covered in this very special meeting.  ACB President Dan Spoone; John Huffman and Ray Campbell from the Constitution and Bylaws Committee; and Jeff Thom, Pat Sheehan, and Koni Sims of the voting taskforce will all be on-hand to explore and chart the best road map forward to achieve full participation at future conventions in elections, amendments, and resolutions

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