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ACB Radio Round Table – Convention, Podcasts, and More: The ACB Media Network team will talk about ACB’s upcoming convention, podcasts, and more.

Episode Notes Notes go here Meka and Cindy welcome you to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

ACB History Book Discussion Group: Have you ever wondered about how ACB got its start? We will be reading People of Vision: A History of the American Council of the Blind, by James J. and Marjorie L. Megivern, published in 2003. We would like to share our thoughts as we read through this 12-chapter book … Read more

VISAbilities – The ACB Convention Part 4: Continue marking your calendar with the events you don’t want to miss at this year’s convention. The interesting and exciting programming of the Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss, among other ACB Special Interest Affiliates, will be spotlighted this week. If there is an affiliate program we have … Read more

Vispero Presentation – Focus Braille Display and Navigation: Join Ron Miller to learn about navigating efficiently using your Focus braille display. Sponsored by Vispero

Technology Learning Lab: 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 … Read more

Medtronic Diabetes: What is ACBDA doing at ACB’s National Convention? Next, Kassidey Short From Medtronic Diabetes will join us to talk about another new and innovative device to better manage one’s diabetes — a smart device called an In Pen! She will discuss whether it is fully accessible and how a blind or visually impaired … Read more

Taking Care of Our Mental Health – Socializing in a Sighted World: 5pm ET, 2pm PT, 11am HT Do you find your self struggling to socialize or make connections? Learn why socialization is important and add a few tips and tricks to your proverbial toolbox. Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support … Read more

Hull Foundation – Who we are and What we do: 4pm ET, 1pm PT, 10am HT Workshops, retreats, newsletter, sight loss instructors, summer camps . . . come learn about Hull Park, a 22-acre retreat center designed for people with sight loss in beautiful Sandy, Oregon. You can find out more at: https://oralhull.org/ or call … Read more

Episode Notes Notes go here  In 2021, we get the opportunity to virtually attend the national ACB convention and individually 🗳 vote. Koni Sims, SDAB President and VTF Communication