20220610 – VISAbilities – Thriving with Type 2 Diabetes.

An open and frank panel discussion lead by a ACB Diabetics in Action President, Tom Tobin on a condition that affects many of us. Through our own efforts, we can minimize its damage to our bodies while enjoying a full, active lifestyle. Everyone is welcome to join the conversation. Sponsored by www.VISAbilities.net Join our email … Read more

20220603 – VISAbilities – Celebrating Our Abilities..sfk

I am pleased to welcome Jeff Thom, President of Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss.  He will be sharing the exciting details of the upcoming AAVL National Conference.  This will be followed by some Baby Boomer Trivia.  So get your team together, and let’s relax at the end of a busy week and have a … Read more

20220513 – VISAbilities – Not Your Mother’S Radio Reading Service – 1900.

Join Terry as she welcomes Neely Oplinger, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Washington Ear, and our own Mike Duke of the Mississippi Radio Reading Service for an eye opening discussion of the various services now available to everyone via an Amazon device and other alternatives.  You don’t need special radios or machines to access all … Read more

20220506 – VISAbilities – Guide Dogs, Furry Tails & More.

Terry welcomes Sarah Calhoun, Anthony Corona, and Penny Reeder with their furry friends to tell us about GDUI’s Furry Tails project and how you can participate.  We will then morph into other issues relevant to living life with a dog guide.  Questions are always welcome. So join us for a fact filled hour. Guide Dogs, … Read more

20220429 – VISAbilities – Exhibit Extravaganza.

For more than 20 years, Michael Smitherman has never failed to impress ACB convention goers with outstanding Exhibit Halls filled with both new products and services and classic stand-bys we have come to rely on.  Everything from cosmetics to computers, from braille notetakers to braille jewelry. And now, in these days of combined hybrid and … Read more

20220422 – VISAbilities – Latest Updates on Voting, Resolutions, and Amendments Procedures for this year’s ACB Convention.

Since we will be holding this year’s conference and convention in hybrid mode, the Voting Task Force will join Terry to discuss and explain the plans for elections; how we will have our say as to how our organization’s important documents are changed; and the handling of this year’s resolutions. Come learn and bring your … Read more

20220415 – VISAbilities – Annual Open Chat.

VISAbilities – Annual Open Chat: 7pm ET, 4pm PT, 1pm HT Have you ever heard the ACB Song? Would you like to hear the entire song VISAbilities’ theme music is from? What shows have you enjoyed most over the last two years? What have we missed? Do you have any announcements about your community call … Read more

20220408 – VISAbilities – The Birds are Calling.

VISAbilities – The Birds are Calling: Spring has sprung; birds are singing; and Terry welcomes back Blind Birder, Jerry Berrier. Jerry completely enthralled us all with his knowledge and interest of sharing so much about our springtime feathered friends last year. We are looking forward to another great evening with him this week. Join us … Read more