ACB VisAbilities Podcast
How are we effected by what is happening on Capitol Hill in respect to blind and low vision seniors throughout our country? Join Terry when she welcomes in Jeff Thom. Jeff is Chair of the ACB Advocacy Steering Committee and Past-president of Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss among many of his other positions in … Read more
Join VISAbilities – Special Awards Nig at 7:00 ET I am delighted to have a very special presentation during the first 15 minutes of tonight’s program. Pat Sheehan will be presenting a Lifetime Achievement Award on behalf of the ACB of Maryland to Sue Boaz. Many of you may have known her through her many years … Read more
It’s time to harvest the wonderful fruits and vegies of this beautiful season. We have a fabulous panel joining Terry Friday night for this always popular call. Debra Erikson, Executive Chef and founder of The Blind Kitchen; Zelda Gebhard, our favorite farmer; Penny Reeder, home and international cook extraordinaire; and Gabriel Lopez-Kafati, our wine pairing sommelier. Join … Read more
Terry welcomes Diane Ducharme from BlindShell and a panel of users to take a deep dive into the phone’s features. What are the differences between the 2 and 3? If you have used one, how do you like it? Are there plusses or minuses? Leslie Spoone will also join us with a brief ACB Media … Read more
Join Terry as she welcomes Doug Hansard and Michael Smitherman tonight. They will be the organizers and facilitators of a new ACB Community Support Group for Stroke Survivors and Caregivers. Are you a survivor, or have you ever had a “Stroke?” Are you a caregiver of a stroke survivor? We would like for you to … Read more
Your Summer Vacation? So much happened over the past 3 months. And even more excitement is promised this fall. Did you go to convention(s)? What treasures did you find in the exhibit areas? Were weddings, graduations, and reunions on your agenda? Were there times you felt uncomfortable? What did you do about it? Remember, you … Read more
We didn’t have time for trivia last week. So we are playing tonight for the whole hour. Bring your team along, or we will set you up with a team. Just come, have fun, and enjoy our quarterly game of Baby Boomer Trivia. All are welcome! Find out more at https://acb-visabilities.pinecast.co
It’s time to re-connect and hope the worst of the summer heat is behind us. do you have an announcement to share? Maybe an affiliate meeting or election, or fundraiser? How about something you are advocating for in your geographic area? Do yyou have a special event like a birth or anniversary we can toast? … Read more
Terry welcomes Kenneth Semien, Sr. to discuss ACB’s INSPIRE Program with a focus on becoming mentors in this succession leadership plan. I believe many of our listeners/participants have the experience and skill sets to be ideal candidates. If you have been through the program, we would love to hear from you, as well. Come and … Read more
Join Terry as she welcomes Becky Floyd, Founder of Gallant Hearts, a unique small guide dog school. Specializing in four breeds and home training of teams, they pay particular attention to the needs and abilities of their clients. If you have a Galland Heart dog or questions about their programs, this will be of particular … Read more