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20210824 – People Of Vision – Week 12. 130155.

# ACB history buffs, we are reading through the book, People of Vision: A History of the American Council of the Blind, by James J. Megivern and Marjorie L. Megivern, copyright 1003 by the American Council of the Blind. Chapter Six, entitled, Kansas City 1961: The Organization Dismembered, will take about three hours to read. … Read more

20210820 – VISAbilities – Memories of ACB Conventions Part 2 – 190007.

VISAbilities – Unforgettable ACB Moments, Part 2: We want to continue hearing your stories to be added to our future recording in celebration of ACB’s 60th anniversary year. We have now had 60 national conventions, dozens of legislative seminars, countless affiliate conventions and chapter meetings, and lots and lots of socials. Each one has had … Read more

Lively Latin Session one

Episode Notes Notes go here A lively introduction to Latin and its effect on everyday English. Lessons in Mythology will be included.

20210817 People Of Vision – Week 11. 130001.

ACB History buffs, we are now on Chapter 5, Miami, 1960: Six NFB Affiliates Purged, in 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. Reading time is about three hours. Get a … Read more

20210813 – VISAbilities Memories of ACB Conventions Part 1 – 19000.

VISAbilities – Unforgettable ACB Moments: We have now had 60 national conventions; dozens of legislative seminars; countless affiliate conventions and chapter meetings; and lots and lots of socials. Each one has had a major achievement or happening. Something hysterically funny you will never forget; a very moving moment; a new friendship or other relationship; ETC. … Read more

20210813 Writing Works Wonders – 130011.

What are the Elements of a Short Story. Character, Setting, Plot, Conflict and Theme. Go to our website for fun prompts. Friday the 13th is National Kool Aid Day; Blame Someone Else Day; and Left-handers Day. Cheryl and Kathy think there is a story there, don’t you? Sponsored by Writing Works Wonders www.writingworkswonders.com Sign up … Read more

Technology Learning Lab – Aug 12, 2021

Join us for a different topic each week, complete with clear audio demonstrations as appropriate. Topics may include iOS apps and features, aspects of Windows with screen readers, Victor Reader Stream features, Etc. After the presentation portion, we take questions for the remainder of the hour, whether or not they relate to the week’s discussion. … Read more