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    • Board of Directors
      • 2001 ACB Board Minutes
        • July 7, 2001, Post-Convention Board Meeting Minutes
        • November 20, 2001, Board Meeting Minutes
        • November 6, 2001, Board Meeting Minutes
        • September 22 & 23, 2001, Board Meeting Minutes
      • 2002 ACB Board Minutes
        • April 30, 2002, Board Meeting Minutes
        • February 17, 2002, Board Meeting Minutes
        • JUNE 30, JULY 5, 2002, GENERAL SESSION RECORD, 41ST ANNUAL CONVENTION, HOUSTON, TEXAS
        • July 6, 2002, Post-Convention Board Meeting Minutes
        • June 29, 2002, Pre-Convention Board Meeting Minutes
        • March 17, 2002, Board Meeting Minutes
        • November 25, 2002, Board Meeting Minutes
        • September 21 & 22, 2002, Board Meeting Minutes
      • 2003 ACB Board Minutes
        • April 15, 2003, Board Meeting Minutes
        • February 11, 2003, Board Meeting Minutes
        • February 16, 2003, Board Meeting Minutes
        • February 2, 2003, Board Meeting Minutes
        • JULY 5, JULY 11, 2003, GENERAL SESSION RECORD, 42nd ANNUAL CONVENTION, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
        • January 16, 2003, Board Meeting Minutes
        • July 12, 2003, Post Convention Board Meeting Minutes
        • July 5, 2003, Pre-Convention Board Meeting Minutes
        • March 4, 2003, Board Meeting Minutes
        • November 25, 2003, Board Meeting Minutes
      • 2004 ACB Board Minutes
        • April 1, 2004, Board Meeting Minutes
        • April 22, 2004, Board Meeting Minutes
        • August 11, September 1, October 6 & October 12, 2004, Board Meeting Minutes
        • February 15 & 16, 2004, Board Meeting Minutes
        • JULY 3, JULY 10, 2004, GENERAL SESSION RECORD, 43rd ANNUAL CONVENTION, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
        • January 14, 2004, Board Meeting Minutes
        • July 10, 2004, Post-Convention Board Meeting Minutes
        • July 3, 2004, Pre-Convention Board Meeting Minutes
        • June 22, 2004, Board Meeting Minutes
      • 2005 ACB Board Minutes
        • Convention Standing Rules, Adopted July 4, 2005
        • February 14, 2005, Board Meeting Minutes
        • JULY 2 - JULY 9, 2005, GENERAL SESSION RECORD, 44th ANNUAL CONVENTION, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
        • January 22, & 23, 2005, Board Meeting Minutes
        • July 2, 2005, Pre-Convention Board Meeting Minutes
        • July 9, 2005, Post-Convention Board Meeting Minutes
        • May 11, 2005, Board Meeting Minutes
        • November 22, 2005, Board Meeting Minutes
        • October 1 & 2, 2005, Board Meeting Minutes
      • 2006 ACB Board Minutes
        • February 20 & 21, 2006, Board Meeting Minutes
        • JULY 8 - JULY 15, 2006, GENERAL SESSION RECORD, 45th ANNUAL CONVENTION, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
        • July 15, 2006, Post-Convention Board Meeting Minutes
        • July 8, 2006, Pre-Convention Board Meeting Minutes
        • March 30, 2006, Board Meeting Minutes
        • March 6, 2006, Board Meeting Minutes
        • November 6, 2006, Board Meeting Minutes
        • September 23 & 24, 2006, Board Meeting Minutes
      • 2007 ACB Board Minutes
        • August 2, 2007, Board Meeting Minutes
        • JUNE 30 – JULY 7, 2007, CONVENTION RECORD, 46th ANNUAL CONVENTION, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
        • January 4, 2007, Board Meeting Minutes
        • July 7, 2007, Post-Convention Board Meeting Minutes
        • June 30, 2007, Pre-Convention Board Meeting Minutes
        • March 10 – 11, 2007, Board Meeting Minutes
        • May 23, 2007, Board Meeting Minutes
        • October 13, 2007, Board Meeting Minutes
        • October 29, 2007, Board Meeting Minutes
      • 2008 ACB Board Minutes
        • Convention Record of the 47th annual Convention of the American Council of the Blind
        • February 8 and 9, 2008, Board Meeting Minutes
        • January 2, 2008, Board Meeting Minutes
        • July 12, 2008, Post-convention Board Meeting Minutes
        • July 5, 2008, Pre-convention Board Meeting Minutes
        • June 4, 2008, Board Meeting Minutes
        • November 15 - 16, 2008, Board Meeting Minutes
        • October 1, 2008, Board Meeting Minutes
      • 2009 ACB Board Minutes
        • December 15, 2009, Board Meeting Minutes
        • February 20, 2009, Board Meeting Minutes
        • July 11, 2009, Board Meeting Minutes
        • July 4, 2009, Board Meeting Minutes
        • May 21, 2009, Board Meeting Minutes
        • September 12 - 13, 2009, Board Meeting Minutes
      • 2010 ACB Board Minutes
        • December 13,2010 Teleconference Meeting of the Board of Directors of the American Council of the Blind
        • February 19, 2010, Board Meeting Minutes
        • July 10, 2010, Pre-convention Board Meeting Minutes
        • July 17, 2010, Post Convention Board Meeting Minutes
        • June 9, 2010, Board Meeting Minutes
        • November 6, 2010, Board Meeting Minutes
        • September 22, 2010, Board Meeting Minutes
      • 2011 ACB Board Minutes
        • December 14, 2011 Meeting of the Board of Directors of the American Council of the Blind
        • January 11, 2011 Teleconference Meeting of the Board of Directors of the American Council of the Blind
        • Mid Year Meeting of the Board of Directors of the American Council of the Blind
        • October 1, 2011 Meeting of the Board of Directors of the American Council of the Blind
        • Post Convention Meeting of the American Council of the Blind Board of Directors
        • Pre convention Board of Directors Meeting, American Council of the Blind
        • Teleconference Meeting of the ACB Board of Directors, May 5th 2011
      • 2012 Meeting Minutes
        • December 12, 2012 Teleconference Meeting of the ACB Board of Directors
        • February 23-24, 2012 Mid Year Board Of Directors Meeting
        • July 14, 2012 Board of Directors Meeting of the American Council of the Blind
        • July 7, 2012 Pre-Convention Meeting of the Board of Directors of the American Council of the Blind
        • June 7, 2012 Teleconference Meeting of the Board of Directors of the American Council of the Blind
        • May 9, 2012 Teleconference Meeting of the Board of Directors of the American Council of the Blind
        • September 15, 2012 ACB Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
      • 2013 Meeting Minutes
        • August 21, 2013 Teleconference Meeting of the ACB Board of Directors
        • December 17, 2013 Meeting of the ACB Board of Directors Minutes
        • February 22, 2013 Mid Year ACB Board of Directors Meeting
        • January 3, 2013 Teleconference Meeting of the ACB Board of Directors
        • July 5, 2013 Pre-Convention Board of Directors Meeting
        • Minutes of the American Council of the Blind 2013 Post Convention Board of Directors Meeting
        • October 30, 2013 Meeting of the ACB Board of Directors Minutes
        • September 28, 2013 Meeting of the ACB Board of Directors Minutes
      • 2014 ACB Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
        • December 8th and 9th, 2014 ACB Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
        • February 21, 2014 ACB Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
        • January 30, 2014 Meeting of the ACB Board of Directors Minutes
        • July 12, 2014 Pre-Convention ACB Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
        • July 19, 2014 Post-Convention ACB Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
        • June 9, 2014 ACB Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
        • November 13, 2014 ACB Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
        • October 17 and 18, 2014 ACB Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
      • 2015 ACB Board of Directors Minutes
        • December 3 and 10, 2015 Meeting of the ACB Board of Directors
        • February 21, 2015, Meeting of the ACB Board of Directors
        • July 4, 2015 Meeting of the ACB Board of Directors
        • October 30-31, 2015 Meeting of the ACB Board of Directors
      • 2016 ACB Board of Directors Minutes
        • AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES
        • AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES
        • American Council of the Blind Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
        • February 27, 2016 Meeting of the ACB Board of Directors
      • 2017 ACB Board of Directors Minutes
        • Meeting Minutes Aug 22, 2017
        • Meeting Minutes Feb 25, 2017
        • Meeting Minutes Jun 30, 2017
        • Meeting Minutes Nov 27, 2017
        • Meeting Minutes Oct 27, 2017
      • 2018 ACB Board of Directors Minutes
        • American Council of the Blind Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
        • Board of Directors Meeting Minutes June 29, 2018
        • Board of Directors Minutes Nov. 27-Dec. 3, 2018
        • Board of Directors Minutes Oct. 5-6, 2018
      • 2019 ACB Board of Directors Minutes
        • Meeting Minutes August 22, 2019
        • Meeting Minutes Feb. 23, 2019
        • Meeting Minutes July 5, 2019
        • Meeting Minutes Nov 11 and 18, 2019
        • Meeting Minutes: Oct. 18 and 19, 2019
      • 2020 ACB Board of Directors Minutes
        • Meeting Minutes Apr 23, 2020
        • Meeting Minutes Feb 22, 2020
        • Meeting Minutes Jan 23, 2020
        • Meeting Minutes Mar 30, 2020
      • John McCann for ACB Board of Directors
    • Board of Publications
      • 2009 Board of Publications Minutes
        • April 6, 2009, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Publications
        • February 20, 2009, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Publications
        • January 5, 2009, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Publications
        • July 5, 2009, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Publications
        • March 2, 2009, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Publications
        • November 2, 2009, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Publications
        • September 14, 2009, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Publications
      • 2010 Board of Publications Minutes
        • April 5, 2010, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Publications
        • August 2, 2010, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Publications
        • December 6, 2010, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Publications
        • February 19, 2010, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Publications
        • January 4, 2010, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Publications
        • July 11, 2010, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Publications
        • June 7, 2010, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Publications
        • March 1, 2010, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Publications
        • May 3, 2010, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Publications
        • November 1, 2010, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Publications
        • October 4, 2010, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Publications
        • September 6, 2010, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Publications
      • 2011 Board of Publications Minutes
        • April 4, 2011, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Publications
        • August 1, 2011, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Publications
        • December 5, 2011, Board of Publications Meeting Minutes October 3, 2011
        • February 25, 2011, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Publications
        • February 7, 2011, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Publications
        • January 3, 2011, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Publications
        • July 10, 2011, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Publications
        • June 6, 2011, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Publications
        • May 2, 2011, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Publications
        • October 3, 2011, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Publications
        • September 5, 2011, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Publications
      • 2012 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
        • April 2, 2012 BOARD OF PUBLICATIONS MEETING MINUTES
        • August 6, 2012 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
        • Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
        • Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
        • Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
        • December 10, 2012 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
        • February 24, 2012 BOARD OF PUBLICATIONS MEETING MINUTES
        • February 6, 2012 BOARD OF PUBLICATIONS MEETING MINUTES
        • January 2, 2012 BOARD OF PUBLICATIONS MEETING MINUTES
        • July 8, 2012 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
        • May 7, 2012 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
      • 2013 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
        • April 1, 2013 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
        • August 13, 2013 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
        • December 2, 2013 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
        • February 22, 2013 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
        • February 4, 2013 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
        • January 7, 2013 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
        • May 6, 2013 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
        • November 4, 2013 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
        • October 7, 2013 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
        • September 9, 2013 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
      • 2014 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
        • April 7, 2014 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
        • August 4, 2014 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
        • December 1, 2014 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
        • February 21, 2014 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
        • January 6, 2014 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
        • July 13, 2014 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
        • June 2, 2014 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
        • November 3, 2014 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
        • October 6, 2014 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
        • September 8, 2014 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
      • 2015 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
        • April 6, 2015 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
        • February 2, 2015 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
        • July 5, 2015 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
        • June 1, 2015 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
        • March 2, 2015 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
        • May 4, 2015 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
        • November 9, 2015 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
      • 2016 BOP Meeting Minutes
        • BOP Minutes-Apr. 4, 2016
        • BOP Minutes-Aug. 2, 2016
        • BOP Minutes-Dec. 6, 2016
        • BOP Minutes-Feb. 8, 2016
        • BOP Minutes-Jan. 4, 2016
        • BOP Minutes-July 2016
        • BOP Minutes-Jun. 6, 2016
        • BOP Minutes-Mar. 7, 2016
        • BOP Minutes-May 2, 2016
        • BOP Minutes-Nov. 1, 2016
        • BOP Minutes-Oct. 4, 2016
        • Board of Publications Meeting Minutes for September 6, 2016
      • 2017 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
        • Meeting Minutes for April 4, 2017
        • Meeting Minutes for August 1, 2017
        • Meeting Minutes for December 5, 2017
        • Meeting Minutes for February 7, 2017
        • Meeting Minutes for January 3, 2017
        • Meeting Minutes for July 1, 2017
        • Meeting Minutes for June 6, 2017
        • Meeting Minutes for March 7, 2017
        • Meeting Minutes for November 7, 2017
        • Meeting Minutes for September 5, 2017
      • 2018 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
        • BOP Minutes - Jun. 30, 2018
        • BOP Minutes - Apr. 3, 2018
        • BOP Minutes - Aug. 7, 2018
        • BOP Minutes - Jan. 9, 2018
        • BOP Minutes - Jun. 5, 2018
        • BOP Minutes - Mar. 7, 2018
        • BOP Minutes - May 1, 2018
        • BOP Minutes - Nov. 13, 2018
        • BOP Minutes - Oct. 9, 2018
        • BOP Minutes - Sept. 4, 2018
      • 2019 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
        • BOP Minutes - Apr. 2, 2019
        • BOP Minutes - Aug. 13, 2019
        • BOP Minutes - Dec. 3, 2019
        • BOP Minutes - Feb. 5, 2019
        • BOP Minutes - Jan. 8, 2019
        • BOP Minutes - Jul. 6, 2019
        • BOP Minutes - Jun. 4, 2019
        • BOP Minutes - Mar. 12, 2019
        • BOP Minutes - May 7, 2019
        • BOP Minutes - Nov. 5, 2019
        • BOP Minutes - Oct. 1, 2019
        • BOP Minutes - Sept. 3, 2019
      • 2020 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
        • BOP Minutes - Feb 4, 2020
        • BOP Minutes - Apr 7, 2020
        • BOP Minutes - Aug. 4, 2020
        • BOP Minutes - Jan. 7, 2020
        • BOP Minutes - Jun. 2, 2020
        • BOP Minutes - Mar 3, 2020
        • BOP Minutes - May 5, 2020
        • BOP Minutes - Oct. 6, 2020
        • BOP Minutes - Sept. 1, 2020
      • April 14, 2008, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Publications
      • August 4, 2008, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Publications
      • BOP Editorial Policy Manual, 2015
      • Board of Publications Hosts Internet Candidates' Page
      • Board of Publications Minutes
      • Charles Hodge for ACB Board of Publications
      • December 1, 2008, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of December 1, 2008, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Publications
      • January 30, 2008, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Publications
      • July 6, 2008, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Publications
      • June 2, 2008, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Publications
      • March 3, 2008, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Publications
      • Marcia Dresser for ACB Board of Publications
      • May 5, 2008, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Publications
      • November 3, 2008, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Publications
      • October 6, 2008, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Publications
      • September 1, 2008, Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Publications
      • Thomas Mitchell for ACB Board of Publications
    • Committees & Task Forces
      • ACB Radio Management Committee
      • ACB Store-Mini Mall Committee
      • Advocacy Services Committee
      • Audio Description Project (ADP) Committee
      • Audio Description Project Task Force
      • Awards Committee
      • Braille Authority of North America
      • Constitution and Bylaws Committee
      • Convention Coordinating Committee
      • Convention Program Committee
      • Credentials Committee
      • Employment Issues Committee
      • Environmental Access Committee
      • Fitness Equipment Equity Task Force
      • Information Access Committee
      • International Relations Committee
      • Internet Oversight Committee
      • Investment Committee
      • Leadership Institute Training Committee
      • McDaniel Fund Committee
        • Recipients of the Durward K. McDaniel First Timer and J.P. Morgan Chase Leadership Fellow Awards Speak Out
      • Membership Committee
      • Monthly Monetary Support Committee
      • Multicultural Affairs Committee
      • National Library Service
      • Next Generation Committee
      • Nominating Committee
      • Other Representatives
      • PR Committee downloads
      • Public Relations Committee
      • Rehabilitation Issues Task Force
      • Resolutions Committee
      • Resource Development Committee
      • Scholarship Grant Committee
      • Sight and Sound Impaired Committee
      • Social Media Committee
      • Special Education/Schools for the Blind Task Force
      • Transportation Committee
      • Voting Task Force
      • Women's Concerns Committee
      • World Blind Union Delegates
    • History
    • ACB Resolutions
      • 2009 Resolutions
      • 2010 Resolutions
      • 2011 Resolutions
      • 2012 Resolutions
      • 2013 Resolutions
      • 2014 Resolutions
      • 2015 Resolutions
      • 2016 Resolutions
      • 2017 Resolutions
      • 2018 Resolutions
      • 2019 Resolutions
      • 2020 Resolutions
      • Resolution on Full Funding of Vocational Rehabilitation Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
    • Affiliates
      • Special Interest Affiliates
        • ACB Diabetics in Action
        • ACB Families
        • ACB Government Employees
        • ACB Human Service Professionals
        • ACB Next Generation
        • ACB Radio Amateurs
        • ACB Students
        • Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss
        • American Association of Blind Teachers
        • American Association of Visually Impaired Attorneys
        • American Council of Blind Lions
        • Blind Information Technology Specialists
        • Blind LGBT Pride International
        • Braille Revival League
        • Council of Citizens with Low Vision International
        • Friends In Art of ACB, Inc.
        • Guide Dog Users, Inc.
        • Independent Visually Impaired Enterprisers
        • Library Users of America
        • Randolph-Sheppard Vendors of America
        • Visually Impaired Veterans of America
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Events
  • Programs & Services
    • ACB Community Events
      • Recurring Events
      • Weekly Events
    • Scholarships
    • Audio Description Project
    • Advocacy & Governmental Affairs
      • Advocacy
    • ACB Radio
      • ACB Radio Offers Variety of Programming for Your Listening Pleasure
    • Convention
    • Membership
  • Resources
    • Jobs
    • ACB Archives
    • Blind / Low Vision Resources
      • Scholarship Program
      • ACB Leadership List Guidelines
      • ACB-Chat List Rules
      • ACB-L List Rules
      • ADA Signage
      • AFB: Be a Better Champion for Specialized Services
      • Banks with Talking ATM Machines
      • Best Practices and Guidelines for Large Print Documents used by the Low Vision Community authored by the Council of Citizens with Low Vision International An Affiliate of the American Council of the Blind Arlington, VA
      • Best Practices and Guidelines for Large Print Documents used by the Low Vision Community authored by the Council of Citizens with Low Vision International An Affiliate of the American Council of the Blind Arlington, VA
      • Braille Resources
        • Braille Business Cards
        • Braille Instruction
        • Braille Paper
        • Braille Writer Repair Services
        • Description and History of Braille
        • Producers of Braille Documents
      • Diabetic Resources for the Blind and Visually Impaired
      • Filing a Video Description Complaint with the FCC
      • General Resources
      • Guide Dog Resources
      • Homes for the Blind
      • Low Vision Resources
      • Medical Information Resources
      • Microsoft Office Accessibility Resources
      • Music Resources
      • Outreach RE Requesting Alternate Formats From SSA
      • Religious Resources
      • Resources for Older Individuals Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
      • Resources for Parents and Teachers of Blind and Visually Impaired Children
      • Resources for Persons with Low Vision
      • Section 904
      • Sports, Recreational and Leisure Resources
      • Where Taxpayers With Disabilities Can Find Online Help from the IRS
      • White Cane Laws for States
    • Affiliate Resources
      • Encouraging Affiliates with Techniques to Reach More Members
      • Exploring How Affiliates Can Reach New Members
      • Fundraising for ACB Activities Including the National Convention
      • Gaining and Maintaining Membership
      • Growing a Great Convention
      • How Can We Complete Our Business During Meetings More Efficiently?
      • How Can We Reactivate Past Members and “Wow” Our Current Members to Retain Them?
      • How to Find Blindness Related Resources and Sharing Them
      • Ideas for Affiliates and Chapters
      • Ideas to Interest Students
      • Involving Youth in ACB
      • Leadership Materials
        • Board Member's Manual for State and Special Interest Affiliates
        • Creating a Media Kit for Your ACB Affiliate or Chapter
        • Simplified Parliamentary Procedure
        • The PSA Handbook for ACB Affiliates and Chapters
        • The Press Release Handbook for ACB Affiliates and Chapters
      • Membership Incentives
      • Networking, Communication and Contact
      • Officer’s and Board Member's Manual for State and Special Interest Affiliates
      • President's Manual for State and Special Interest Affiliates
      • Reaching Blind and Visually Impaired Seniors
      • Reaching Out to Your Community to Educate and Inform People About Blindness
      • Secretary's Manual for State and Special Interest Affiliates
      • Strategies for Enhancing Membership
      • Strategies for Member Renewal and Reactivation
      • Tips for Successful Membership Recruitment and Retention
      • Tips to Retain Members
      • Treasurer's Manual for State and Special Interest Affiliates
      • Vice President's Manual for State and Special Interest Affiliates
    • Peer Support
    • Handbooks / Manuals
      • "Modern" Signalized Intersections
      • Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS)
      • Advocacy
      • Afterword
      • Appendix A: Letter from FHWA re Accessible Pedestrian Signals
      • Appendix B: Template for Your Letter
      • Appendix C: Four Case Studies
      • Appendix D: Glossary of Terms
      • Are You a Senior Citizen Struggling with Vision Loss?
      • Are You the Parents of A Blind Child?
      • Crossing Where There Is No Traffic Control
      • Finding the Crosswalk and Aligning to Cross
      • Guide to Successful College Experience
      • Mitch's Message
      • Pedestrian Safety
      • Pedestrian Safety Handbook
        • Acknowledgements
      • Regulations Related to Accessible Public Rights-of-Way
      • Rehabilitation Issues Task Force Revised Rehabilitation White Paper
      • Whitepaper On Rehabilitation and Training
    • Products & Services
      • Accessible Cards and Gifts
      • Computer Products, Publications, Training, and Information Sources
      • Funding Assistive Technology Resources
      • Magnifying Aids - Low Vision Center
      • Technology, Software, Related Resources
      • Travel Resources
      • Useful Products for Blind and Visually Impaired Persons
    • Professional Employment Associations
  • Publications & Media
    • News
    • Braille Forum
      • 2009 Issues
        • BF Dec 2009
          • Class Action ACB v. SSA
      • 2010 Issues
        • BF April 2010 downloads
        • BF August 2010 downloads
        • BF December 2010
        • BF February 2010
          • AFFILIATE NEWS
          • BOARD OF PUBLICATIONS AWARDS: THIS YEAR IT COULD BE YOU!
          • HERE AND THERE Edited by Sue Lichtenfels
          • High Tech Swap Shop
          • PASSINGS
          • SECOND ANNUAL ACB WALK by Dan Dillon
          • SPOTLIGHT YOUR AFFILIATE WITH A BOP AWARD!
          • THE MMS PROGRAM MAKES IT EASIER FOR YOU TO HELP ACB by Dena Wilson
          • THE SUNNY SOUTHWEST: ACB CONFERENCE AND CONVENTION 2010 by Carla Ruschival
        • BF January 2010
          • HIGH TECH SWAP SHOP
          • Here and There
        • BF July 2010 downloads
        • BF June 2010 downloads
        • BF March 2010 downloads
        • BF May 2010 downloads
        • BF November 2010
        • BF October 2010
        • BF September 2010 downloads
      • 2011 Issues
        • The Braille Forum, April 2011
          • Affiliate News
          • Here and There, edited by Sue Lichtenfels
          • High Tech Swap Shop
        • The Braille Forum, December 2011
          • Affiliate News
          • Here and There, edited by Sue Lichtenfels
          • Here and There, edited by Sue Lichtenfels
          • High Tech Swap Shop
          • High Tech Swap Shop
          • In Memoriam: Lola Siren
        • The Braille Forum, February 2011
          • AFFILIATE NEWS
          • HERE AND THERE edited by Sue Lichtenfels
          • HIGH TECH SWAP SHOP
          • YOU CAN SHOP ANYTIME AT THE ACB STORE by Carla Ruschival
        • The Braille Forum, July-August 2011
          • Affiliate News
          • Here and There, edited by Sue Lichtenfels
          • High Tech Swap Shop
        • The Braille Forum, June 2011
          • Affiliate News: Convention Sneak Preview
        • The Braille Forum, March 2011
          • AFFILIATE NEWS
          • HERE AND THERE edited by Sue Lichtenfels
          • HIGH TECH SWAP SHOP
        • The Braille Forum, May 2011
          • Affiliate News
          • Here and There
          • High Tech Swap Shop
          • Library Users of America to Host Book Flea Market, by Peggy R. Garrett
        • The Braille Forum, October-November 2011
          • Affiliate News
          • Here and There, edited by Sue Lichtenfels
          • High Tech Swap Shop
        • The Braille Forum, September 2011
          • Affiliate News
        • The Braille Forum, january 2011
          • AFFILIATE NEWS
          • HERE AND THERE edited by Sue Lichtenfels
          • HIGH TECH SWAP SHOP
      • 2012 Issues
        • Affiliate News
        • Here and There edited by Sue Lichtenfels
        • High Tech Swap Shop
        • The Braille Forum May 2012 Download Page
        • The Braille Forum, April 2012
          • Affiliate News
          • Here and There edited by Sue Lichtenfels
          • High Tech Swap Shop
        • The Braille Forum, December 2012
          • Affiliate News
          • Here and There
          • High Tech Swap Shop
        • The Braille Forum, February 2012
          • AFFILIATE NEWS
          • HERE AND THERE edited by Sue Lichtenfels
          • HIGH TECH SWAP SHOP
          • The Braille Forum, February 2012 Downloads
          • The Braille Forum, February 2012 Downloads
        • The Braille Forum, January 2012
          • HERE AND THERE edited by Sue Lichtenfels
          • HIGH TECH SWAP SHOP
        • The Braille Forum, July-August 2012
          • AFFILIATE NEWS
          • HERE AND THERE edited by Sue Lichtenfels
          • HIGH TECH SWAP SHOP
        • The Braille Forum, June 2012
          • AFFILIATE NEWS
          • BOP GOES FULL STEAM AHEAD WITH 2012 CANDIDATES' PAGE
          • HERE AND THERE edited by Sue Lichtenfels
          • HIGH TECH SWAP SHOP
        • The Braille Forum, March 2012
          • Affiliate News
          • High Tech Swap Shop
          • The Braille Forum March 2012 Download Page
        • The Braille Forum, May 2012
        • The Braille Forum, October-November 2012
          • AFFILIATE NEWS
          • HERE AND THERE
          • HIGH TECH SWAP SHOP
        • The Braille Forum, September 2012
          • AFFILIATE NEWS
          • HERE AND THERE
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        • ACB Braille Forum, February 2013
          • Affiliate News
          • An Update from GDUI
          • DKM First-Timer Program: A Tribute to an ACB Pioneer by Allen J. Casey
          • Here and There by Sharon Strzalkowski
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          • Here and There edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
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        • ACB Braille Forum, March 2013
          • Affiliate News
          • Here and There by Sharon Strzalkowski
          • High Tech Swap Shop
        • ACB Braille Forum, May 2013
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          • Here and There edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
          • High Tech Swap Shop
        • ACB Braille Forum, September 2013
          • Affiliate News
          • Here and There edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
          • High Tech Swap Shop
        • ACB E-Forum, April 2013
          • Affiliate and Committee News
          • Here and There by Sharon Strzalkowski
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        • ACB E-Forum, August 2013
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        • ACB E-Forum, July 2013
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        • Braille Forum Nov 2013
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        • E-Forum Dec 2013
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      • 2014 Issues
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          • Here and There edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
          • High Tech Swap Shop
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        • BF January 2014
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          • High Tech Swap Shop
          • Shopping for Health Care: Comparing Hospitals Can Help Consumers Make Good Decisions by Ron Pollack
        • Braille Forum, July 2014
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          • Board of Publications Awards Your Excellence in 2014
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          • Community Outreach Challenge, by Tristen Breitenfeldt
          • Conducting Business with Social Security: What You Should Know and How You Can Help, by Len Burns
          • DKM First-Timer Selection Nears
          • Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
          • High Tech Swap Shop
          • How to Get the Most Out of Rehab, Part III: Available Services, by Doug Powell
          • In Memoriam: Buddy Spivey, Dec. 31, 1941-Jan. 9, 2014
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          • Membership Focus: Creative Ways to Meet, Especially in Rural Areas, compiled by Ardis Bazyn
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        • Braille Forum, Sept 2014
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        • Snowflakes and Birthday Cake: It’s Holiday Auction Time, by Carla Ruschival
        • The ACB Braille Forum, May 2014
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          • High Tech Swap Shop
          • Your Options for Medicare Supplemental Coverage by Ron Pollack
        • The ACB E-Forum, December 2014
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          • High Tech Swap Shop
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          • Accessing the ACB Forum and E-Forum: Let Me Count the Ways, by Judy Wilkinson
          • Affiliate News
          • Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
          • High Tech Swap Shop
        • Braille Forum July 2015
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          • High Tech Swap Shop
        • Braille Forum March 2015
          • A Telecommuting Job Could Be Just What You Are Looking For, by Dr. Ronald E. Milliman
          • ACB’s Stars Will Shine Bright in Dallas, by Janet Dickelman
          • Acknowledgement
          • Affiliate News
          • Best Audio Holiday Season Ever, by Susan Glass
          • Board of Publications Again Awards Your Excellence in Media and Writing in 2015
          • Call for Nominees for 2015 ACB Awards!, by Chelle Hart & Chip Hailey
          • Come to the Lone Star Loot Auction!
          • Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
          • Last Call: The DKM Train Is Leaving the Station, by Allen Casey
          • Let the Stars Shine Bright on the ACB Brenda Dillon Memorial Walk, by Donna Brown
          • Tax Tips from the IRS, by Melanie Brunson
          • The ACB Braille Forum, March 2015 downloads
            • President’s Message: More on Accessible Prescription Labels, by Kim Charlson
          • The Importance of Grassroots, by Kathy Brockman
        • Braille Forum May 2015
          • Affiliate News
          • Convention Week Sneak Preview, by Janet Dickelman
          • Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
          • High Tech Swap Shop
        • Braille Forum November 2015
          • Affiliate News
          • Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
          • High Tech Swap Shop
        • Braille Forum September 2015
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        • E-Forum April 2015
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        • E-Forum August 2015
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        • E-Forum December 2015
          • Affiliate and Committee News
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        • E-Forum June 2015
          • Affiliate News
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          • High Tech Swap Shop
        • E-Forum October 2015
          • Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski
        • E-Forum, February 2015
          • Affiliate News
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          • ACB Fall Board Meeting Report, by Ron Brooks
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            • Affiliate News
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        • Braille Forum March 2017
          • ACB Commends Access Board on 508 Refresh
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          • Easy Fund Raiser for Your Affiliate
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          • Holiday Auction Thank Yous
          • Ida Schwerzel A Century of Memories Part 2
          • In Memoriam: Otis H. Stephens Jr. Sept. 20, 1936-Dec. 2, 2016
          • Presidents Message Planning for the Future
          • Readers Remembrances of Otis Stephens
          • Spotlight On ACB Students
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Weekly Community Event Schedule

Friday, December 4, 2020

Friday Morning Check-In and Chat: 11am ET, 8am PT, 6am HT

It's Friday, that means the weekend is here, and it's the last day of work for most. Celebrate the end of the week with David and your fellow community members with some lively chatter and fun. Meet new people, re-acquaint with old friends, and give yourself 60 minutes of smiles and good conversation to welcome in the start of the weekend.

CCLVI Coffee Break: 11am ET, 8am PT, 6am HT

Come sip some coffee, tea, or whatever keeps you going on a Friday morning! Join Kathy and Tom for a relaxing chat to prepare for the weekend.

Sponsored by Council of Citizens with Low Vision International

Sheltering in Place, Together: 1pm ET, 10am PT, 8am HT

Stay for 10 minutes, stay the whole time. It’s all good! We will discuss a wide range of topics. Come join the fun

Hosted by Teresa Christian and Pat Wallace of Oregon Council of the Blind.

Apple Presentation – Holiday Gift Guide Discussion: 3pm ET, 12pm PT, 10am HT

It’s that time of year once again - the start of the Christmas shopping season. There are deals from just about every store you can think of. And while Black Friday and holiday shopping may look slightly different this year, it’s still one of the best times of the year to get all those gadgets you’ve been wanting. Join Matt Vollbrecht and the TTJ Team as they share with you their favorite products heading into the 2020 holiday shopping season. They’ll talk about their personal recommendations, what to buy that special someone, and much more. And hey, don’t rule out the possibility of a Christmas Surprise.

Blindness Plus Other Disabilities Equals Courage and Overcoming: 4pm ET, 1pm PT, 11am HT

A time to embrace, encourage and experience multiple disabilities. One of your disabilities must be blind or low vision.

Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group nor will it be facilitated by a health care professional serving in a professional capacity and does not purport to provide mental health services.

In Perspective podcast: 5pm ET, 2pm PT, 12pm HT

Join us as we record the In Perspective podcast where we build bridges and empower through interviews and conversation. This week's guest: Annie Chiapetta, author and advocate.

VISAbilities – Then and Now: 7pm ET, 4pm PT, 2pm HT

Let's discover how far and how different lifestyles and careers are today compared to yesterday. Why is the unemployment rate virtually unchanged? What was different? Does today's visually impaired worker have more or less self-pride? Are our career opportunities wider or more narrow today? This conversation may be of particular interest to ACB Students and Next Generationers. Please join us, or listen in, for what I hope will be a lively and thought provoking conversation.

The Joy of Music: 7:30pm ET, 4:30pm PT, 2:30pm HT

Join Donna for a fun time discussing Music. This is something that has no bounds. Everyone likes music of some kind. We all listen to music or create it for a myriad of reasons and the best thing about music is it evokes happiness for all to share.

ACB Radio Round Table – So You Want To Be A Streamer: 8pm ET, 5pm PT, 3pm HT

So many questions! So little time to answer! Do you want to help us with Community calls or have a show in mind and just want to know what technical options are out there? What to hook up to which? :-) Covering this from Windows and the Mac.

It’s Play Time: 9pm ET, 6pm PT, 4pm HT

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


Saturday, December 5, 2020

Weekend Wind Down: 11am ET, 8am PT, 6am HT

Grab your favorite morning beverage and let’s join Danette as we share an hour together, winding down from a long week.

Healthy Living Accountability Check-In: 12pm ET, 9am PT, 7am HT

Join others in the community for goal setting and idea sharing around staying healthy. Whether it’s supporting you on your weight-loss journey, trying to lower your cholesterol, blood sugar, or blood pressure, becoming more physically fit, giving up a bad habit, or something else altogether, here’s a chance for each of us to hold ourselves accountable in a supportive environment. Let’s get together once a week and celebrate successes, encourage one another through struggles, and become a healthier member of this ACB Community in the process.

Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group nor will it be facilitated by a health care professional and does not purport to provide mental health services.

Angel Eyes Class: 12pm ET, 9am PT, 7am HT

Clear, simplified movement to fun, upbeat rhythms makes for a winning, sweat-inducing cardio workout every time. Add in light weights to get those muscles poppin’ and body will get movin’.

Sponsored by Angel Eyes Fitness and Nutrition

The Circle – December Virtual Moot: 12pm ET, 9am PT, 7am HT

This month’s Moot will feature a presentation on stones and their properties, as well as how to prepare for the upcoming Yule celebration, including it’s meaning and symbols in the wheel of the year. All can share their traditions for Yule and ask questions about stone work.

Exploring NVDA: 3pm ET, 12pm PT, 10am HT

Brandon continues to share NVDA, a free and versatile screen reader.

Grief Journey: 6pm ET, 3pm PT, 1pm HT

Have you lost someone important in your life? Many of us are experiencing a journey of grieving. Please join us to share and support each other, at whatever point we are in our journey.

Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group nor will it be facilitated by a health care professional and does not purport to provide mental health services.

Karaoke Night: 9pm ET, 6pm PT, 4pm HT

Meka and Cindy are besties who love to go to Karaoke together, but now they live 2300 miles apart and there’s a pandemic. So they’re opening their Zoom Room for some crazy singing fun and hope you’ll decide to join in. Get your karaoke song queued up on your computer, grab your favorite beverage of choice, and whether you come to sing or not, take part in some community time.


Sunday, December 6, 2020

The Breakfast Bunch: 11am ET, 8am PT, 6am HT

Join Lynn and the gang for an hour of free flowing conversation. You never know where the discussion will lead. It's a great way to kick off the day!

Crafty Chat – Holiday Gift Making with Hayley: 2pm ET, 11am PT, 9am HT 

Join us as Hayley teaches 3 Holiday gift Projects.

To receive updates and supply lists join us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/groups/acbcrafters and join our List serve by sending a blank email to acb-crafters-subscribe@acblists.org

A Whole New World: 2:30pm ET, 11:30am PT, 9:30am HT

This is a place to go to for anyone and everyone who used to have sight and is trying to make their way through the new world of blindness. This is a place to exchange information among fellow ACB members as well as a safe place for people to ask questions about the blindness culture with no judgement.

Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group nor will it be facilitated by a health care professional and does not purport to provide mental health services.

Happy Hour with Trish: 4pm ET, 1pm PT, 11am HT

Grab that beer or glass of wine, take those shoes off, and join the party at the best place in town where the drinks are free and the company is awesome!! Whether it’s a pet pea, a favorite recipe, or one of those embarrassing moments, join us for some fun where we talk about almost anything on your mind.

Apps We Like and How to Use Them: 4pm ET, 1pm PT, 11am HT

Let’s take a deeper dive into both phone and computer apps we are using. We will have longer demonstrations of apps from There's an App for that, and any other apps we finds useful are fair game. While different apps may be brought by the facilitator, we invite attendees to come with their favorite apps as well.

Let’s Just Talk About Jesus: 6pm ET, 3pm PT, 1pm HT

The focus of these calls is to share our walk with God as born again Christians applied to daily life. Linda and Vicki invite others who are comfortable to share the same. Therefore, different denominations or spiritual views will not be discussed. This forum is intended to be a non-judgmental, warm, welcoming place of encouragement where we can talk about what God has done for us and share prayer requests.

David's Bar And Grill For The Holidays: 8:30pm ET, 5:30 pm PT, 3:30pm HT

Come join us for holiday socialization and fun as we prepare for the Christmas season in the most festive place to be for the holidays, David's Bar And Grill. For this month, we'll be starting 30 minutes earlier. So come mingle, say hi, meet new people and most of all, have some awesome festive fun with the community.

Holiday Gift Ideas from ACB Families: 9pm ET, 6pm PT, 4pm HT

Explore unusual gifts with Laura Legendary from Elegant Insights Braille Creations; have an ACB Christmas with items from the Mini Mall. Plus, join in the fun as ACB Families awards $200 in gift cards to lucky members who have joined during our fall membership drive.

Sponsored by ACB Families!


Monday, December 7, 2020

Manic Monday: 11am ET, 8am PT, 6am HT

Let’s get social. Join Judy as together we get ready for the week ahead. Bring your favorite morning beverage and let’s connect.

The Power of Positive Prayer: 12:30pm ET, 9:30am PT, 7:30am HT

Join Tripple G, Janneen, Mo and David for a song, a message and a time of reflection and prayer every Monday, because who says church just has to happen on Sundays?

Easy Chair Yoga: 4pm ET, 1pm PT, 11am HT

All you need is a chair, some comfortable clothes, and no shoes and together we can enjoy a relaxing and stress-free hour in the comfort of our own homes. Hosted by Leslie Spoone, Certified Aerobic Instructor and Personal Trainer.

There's No Place Like Home: 6pm ET, 3pm PT, 1pm HT

“The ribbons! The wrappings! The tags! And the tinsel!” Let’s bring some holiday cheer into our homes. This week will discuss shopping, gifting, and even our holiday favorite music. Each week we focus on a different topic talking about information both for the inside and outside of our dwelling sites. Join us as we bring tradition and new ideas to our homes for the holidays.

A Regency Winter: 7:30pm ET, 4:30pm PT, 2:30pm HT

Our eighteenth-century book club continues, with a twist. Throughout December we’re reading a book set in 1818, but written in 1965: Frederica, by Georgette Heyer. This story of love and social ambition combines humor, romance, and meticulous historical detail. In our first meeting, we’ll be discussing chapters 1-7. Dr. Tabitha Kenlon, a former professor of English, will moderate the conversation. The book is available for free on NLS and Bookshare.

Out of Sight Adventures: 8pm ET, 5pm PT, 3pm HT

Join the Out of Sight crew as we explore one of the world's top tourist destinations! Although it is known for it's world class theme parks, there is much more in our backyard, and we want to take you to our favorite places!

Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Out-of-Sight-Adventures-242937676629900/

Sight and Sound Impaired (SASI) Presents – Coping Strategies for those with Dual Sensory Loss Dealing with the Pandemic and Holidays: 8pm ET, 5pm PT, 3pm HT

Are you struggling with how to handle the pandemic? Are you worried about how to cope with the holidays with the combined sensory loss of hearing and vision? Do you think no one understands what you are going through? Then tune in to this community call and join in with others to get and give strategies on how to cope with the pandemic and holidays.

Sponsored by the Sight and Sound Impaired Committee

CART or Live Captions also available on separate link from Zoom. To have audio you must also use Zoom on your computer or smart device or call in with your phone. Access CART here:

https://hricart.1capapp.com/event/acb

CCLVI Evening Chat: 8pm ET, 5pm PT, 3pm HT

Come join the Council of Citizens with Low Vision International for a fun and informative discussion on a wide range of topics.

Sponsored by Council of Citizens with Low Vision International

Book Chat: 9pm ET,6pm PT,3pm HT

Join in the discussion of the book “The Book of Lost Friends” by Lisa Wingate and Sullivan Jones, DB98888, along with any other interesting reads of the passed couple weeks. Hosted by MCBVI member, Casey Dutmer.

Gender and Transitioning: 9pm ET, 6pm PT, 4pm HT

Are you transitioning or have questions about Gender Identity Disorder (GID)? Come join us as we have a frank and honest discussion to answer all your questions. Please note that the call will be locked after 5 minutes to ensure everyone’s privacy.

Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group nor will it be facilitated by a health care professional serving in a professional capacity and does not purport to provide mental health services.

Trina's Lounge: 9pm ET, 6pm PT, 4pm HT

Come relax with us in Trina's lounge. We will discuss a wide variety of topics. However, we will try to avoid the heavy stuff. Come chill with us! Hosted by Ali; facilitated by Trina.

Nerd Night: 10pm ET, 7pm PT, 5pm HT

Tonight we travel in time! Talk about your favorite time travel stories. Tell us what you'd do if you could time travel. Theorize about the possibilities and pitfalls of this technology. We all have an inner nerd. From Disney to Star Wars to sports to gaming to theater to dating reality shows, come join the fun as we let our inner nerds out for this fun filled hour. This Is a weekly call and each week will have a different theme. Let your geekiness shine.

Serenity: 10pm ET, 7pm PT, 5pm HT

We have moved from Wednesday at 10pm to Monday. Cheryl is still facilitating. This is a time to stop, take a breath and if needed, you can start your day over, right now, this minute, with us. Serenity and Peace is yours!

Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group nor will it be facilitated by a health care professional and does not purport to provide mental health services.


Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Neighborhood Coffee Klatch: 11am ET, 8am PT, 6am HT

Let’s get social. Join Cindy for good conversation over your favorite morning beverage.

West Coast Cafe: 1pm ET, 10am PT, 8am HT

Come into our virtual Cafe and bring your favorite hot beverage, West coast Style. Drop in for 5 minutes or stay the whole time for some free-flowing conversation.

Connect with good friends and make some new ones.

Hosted by the Capital chapter of CCB.

Taking Care of Our Mental Health – How to Deal with the Critics in Our life: 1pm ET, 10am PT, 8am HT

We have all met people who seem to be judgmental. Perhaps we are too judgmental ourselves. Learn about this behavior in others, identifying it in ourselves. You will learn how to change being judgmental in yourself, and cope with it effectively from others. Join Jessie L. Rayl, Ed.D. for this psychoeducational presentation to learn and share.

Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group nor will it be facilitated by a health care professional serving in a professional capacity and does not purport to provide mental health services.

Games To Play With Lady A!: 2pm ET, 11am PT, 9am HT

If you enjoy playing games as much as Lucy, you will want to join her for a discussion of what games you can play with your Amazon Echo Device. We will discuss new games every time, and feel free to bring games of your own to the discussion.

Resistance 101: 3:30pm ET, 12:30pm PT, 10:30am HT

It’s time for an upper body workout using resistance bands. Hand weights, Soup cans, or other household items can be substituted. These exercises can be done sitting or standing. Let’s all get moving with Leslie Spoone, Certified Aerobic Instructor and Personal Trainer.

The Ins and Outs of Sight Loss Later in Life: 4pm ET, 1pm PT, 11am HT

If you or someone you care about is losing sight and the days of youth are behind you, come join us as we discuss the unique issues and feelings you may be experiencing. This is your time to talk about your journey and hear from those who have taken it before you and can empathize and show you the way.

Sponsored by Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss

Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group nor will it be facilitated by a health care professional and does not purport to provide mental health services.

Crochet with Kaila and Tyanne: 5pm ET, 2pm PT, 12pm HT

Beginner crocheters join us in the first hour with a bulky or chunky yarn and a corresponding hook size. Experienced crocheters join us in the second hour to learn new skills from each other. Don’t forget your yarn and hooks.
To  receive updates and  supply lists  Join us onFacebookWww.Facebook.Com/groups/acbcrafters. Join our List serve  Send a blank email to acb-crafters-subscribe@acblists.org E-mail acbcrafters@gmail.com   

The Spectrum News App with Spectrum: 6pm ET, 3pm PT, 1pm HT

Staying informed on news updates is more important than ever. Spectrum has recently launched the Spectrum News app, the company’s 4th “born accessible” product. The app connects you to local news from around the country and provides weather, customizable news and closure alerts. Join Petr Kucheryavyy from Spectrum’s Accessibility team and learn all about the new Spectrum News app and how you can benefit from the latest addition to their accessible products.

Thank You for Being a Friend: 7:30pm ET, 4:30pm PT, 2:30pm HT

We all have those friends. You know, the ones that are always there for us. Or maybe the ones who aren't. Let's chat about friendship and what it means. Bring your bestie and let's have some fun. Or make a new one. #friendship

Foodie Fun – Holiday Happenings: 9pm ET, 6pm PT, 4pm HT

Twinkling lights and the White Elephant won't be the only best things to look forward too. From the most simple and tasty ingredients, the foodie gang will help you liven up your holiday gathering with some quick and easy recipes that will dazzle even the most picky eater. Join Cachet as we explore some great 3 ingredient appetizers.

The She Shed: 9pm ET, 6pm PT, 4pm HT

Come on into the she shed. Lots of fun and lively topics and discussion by women for women.

Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group nor will it be facilitated by a health care professional and does not purport to provide mental health services.


Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Wednesday Wake Up: 11am ET, 8am PT, 6am HT

It’s mid-week and your wonderful wacky wake up crew is waiting for you. So join Eugene and the gang for some morning chatter and a laugh or two. It’s a great way to start your Wednesday!

Come Find Your Inner Vision: 1pm ET, 10am PT, 8am HT

Come and continue our journey into the art of energy healing. We have begun a sequential course into this practice, and if you are new to this, know that we have already begun this class that will take us through the rest of the year. If you are a frequent visitor, and will miss a class, get in touch with Julie @ JulieLHarlow@gmail.com , and we can work out what you have missed.

Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group nor will it be facilitated by a health care professional and does not purport to provide mental health services.

Widows and Widowers: 2pm ET, 11am PT, 9am HT

Join Roger Dennis for a time of sharing and connection. Together we will remember our partners and gain ideas on how to make living alone easier. Please remember, this call is only for those who have experienced such a life-altering loss of a spouse or significant-other.

Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group nor will it be facilitated by a health care professional and does not purport to provide mental health services.

HEALTH Check-Up – : 2pm ET, 11am PT, 9am HT

You're on a flight and get chest pains. This is one mile high club you don't want to join. Or you're thousands of miles from land in the middle of the Pacific and eat some bad seafood. Find out how medical emergencies are handled on airplanes and cruise ships.
Home, Emergency, Attitude, Lifestyle, Tools, Health - Giving you the resources to be prepared and ready in all situations! Questions or concerns? Email us at healthcheckupacb@gmail.com.

Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group nor will it be facilitated by a health care professional and does not purport to provide mental health services.

What's the Matter with Kids Today: 3pm ET, 12pm PT, 10am HT

Why can't they be like we were, Perfect in every way? Parenting is hard for everyone, and adding in the obstacle of vision loss can add even more challenges. come join a place to chat about raising kids from birth to those headed off to college. This week we will be discussing kids in the kitchen, and sharing favorite family holiday traditions.

Join our Facebook group called Parenting Out of Sight Kids, for parents of children 0 - 21,.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/parentingoutofsightkids/

Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group nor will it be facilitated by a health care professional and does not purport to provide mental health services.

Full Flexibility Yoga: 4pm ET, 1pm PT, 11am HT

All you need is some comfortable clothes, no shoes, and a mat as we dive headfirst into full flexibility yoga. No chair, no worries! This class will focus on a full range of body poses as we move from the chair to the floor. Come join us for an hour of relaxation and yoga in the comfort of our own homes. Hosted by Leslie Spoone, Certified Aerobics Instructor and Personal Trainer.

The Friendship Circle: 6pm ET, 3pm PT, 1pm HT

Let’s take our connection to the next level! How about smaller gatherings, four to six people in a breakout room and we’ll call them friendship circles. We’ll do them twice in one hour, locking the room while in breakouts and reopening again in time for the second round. Note: Everyone must identify themselves to participate.

ACB Women’s Circle: 7pm ET, 4pm PT, 2pm HT

Come join our circle. Share your holiday traditions and recipes.

Sponsored by ACB Women’s Committee

Kitchen Safety, Gadgets, and Holiday Recipes: 7pm ET, 4pm PT, 2pm HT

No matter what time of year it is, when cooking or baking, I think we all know kitchen safety is first and foremost. This month we will hear from guest speakers Christopher Sacca and Ramon Dukes from the Lighthouse, who will talk to us about Safety in the kitchen, and share some nifty gadgets we can all use, along with sharing some delicious easy Holiday recipes.

It’s Electric: 7:30pm ET, 4:30pm PT, 2:30pm HT

Join us to talk about these small kitchen appliances that are so helpful! Are you giving or hoping to receive an Instant Pot, air fryer or other small appliance? Which ones are accessible? How do you learn to use them? Where do you get recipes? Let's learn from each other to get the most out of these small, kitchen electrics!

Open Mic Night: 8pm ET, 5pm PT, 3pm HT

Come share your talent, music, poetry, stories, etc. with our fun and awesome community! Your performance material can be up to 10 minutes in length! Please keep performances family appropriate with no profanity!

ACBDA information call: 9pm ET, 6pm PT, 4pm HT

Come join ACBDA and learn about Nutrition A continuation from last month with Angel Eyes fitness and nutrition.

Sponsored by ACB Diabetics In Action

Midlife Mingle: 9pm ET, 6pm PT, 4pm HT

If you would like to connect with others, share hobbies, address any issues or concerns that effect those of us whom are middle aged while having a relaxing and lively discussion, then join Karen Hughes and others. Topics are flexible and all are welcome.

Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group nor will it be facilitated by a health care professional and does not purport to provide mental health services.

Meditation Celebration: 9pm ET, 6pm PT, 4pm HT

Join In for a special half-hour together including a 20 minute meditation. We look forward to you coming. Your presence, is our gift, our present. Your participation is our anticipation.


Thursday, December 10, 2020

Throwback Thursday: 11AM ET, 8:00 AM PT, 6am HT

Let’s get social. Join Cindy and the gang for this “Throwback Thursday” as together we step back in time and remember and each share a special memory.

Vispero Presentation: 12pm ET, 9am PT, 7am HT

This week, User Ed team members join us to share about the Freedom Scientific Training Podcast

Sponsored by Vispero

West Coast Cafe: 1pm ET, 10am PT, 8am HT

Come into our virtual Cafe and bring your favorite hot beverage, West coast Style. Drop in for 5 minutes or stay the whole time for some free-flowing conversation. Connect with good friends and make some new ones.

Hosted by the Capital chapter of CCB.

Resistance 101: 3:30pm ET, 12:30pm PT, 10:30am HT

It’s time for an upper body workout using resistance bands. Hand weights, Soup cans, or other household items can be substituted. These exercises can be done sitting or standing. Let’s all get moving with Leslie Spoone, Certified Aerobic Instructor and Personal Trainer.

Loom Knitting with Courtney: 5pm ET, 2pm PT, 12pm HT

Join us in the first hour for Beginner Loom Knitting and we will focus on loom anatomy & basic stitches. Hour two, we will go beyond the basics to broaden your loom knitting skills. Please note that the room will be locked at 5 after each hour and unlocked at the top of the hour. Please arrive on time & be ready to work.

To receive updates and supply lists join us onFacebookWww.Facebook.Com/groups/acbcrafters and join our List serve Send a blank email to acb-crafters-subscribe@acblists.org

Open Chat with Missouri: 5pm ET, 2pm PT, 12pm HT

Let’s stay social. Join this open chat with our friends from the Missouri Council of the Blind.

Sponsored by Missouri Council of the Blind

Technology Learning Lab: 7pm ET, 4pm PT, 2pm HT

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 put through his mixer to be as clear as possible.

Amateur Radio Chat: 7pm ET, 4pm PT, 2pm HT

Come meet your friends and learn about Amateur Radio. Maybe we will get a study group going.

Sponsored by Council of Citizens with Low Vision International

Moving On After Divorce: 7pm ET, 4pm PT, 2pm HT

Whether after one or thirty years together, divorce changes the fabric of your life. At this time of the year, it becomes even more difficult, so join Sheila and others who are moving on, and together let's create a safe place of sharing, caring, and connection.

Please note: Be on time. The room will be locked five minutes after the scheduled start time to allow everyone to feel free to share without interruptions.

Sobriety First: 8pm ET, 5pm PT, 3pm HT

This call is for you if needing the support of a 12 step meeting and are unable to attend one near you.

Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group nor will it be facilitated by a health care professional and does not purport to provide mental health services.

Cindy’s House Warming Gathering: 9pm ET, 6pm PT, 4pm HT

Cindy recently moved to Flat Rock Michigan and she’d love to invite you into her home for a little tour, some fabulous hors d’oeuvres and special holiday spirits, and likely some seasonal music playing in the background. So come join the party!


Friday, December 11, 2020

Friday Morning Check-In and Chat: 11am ET, 8am PT, 6am HT

It's Friday, that means the weekend is here, and it's the last day of work for most. Celebrate the end of the week with David and your fellow community members with some lively chatter and fun. Meet new people, re-acquaint with old friends, and give yourself 60 minutes of smiles and good conversation to welcome in the start of the weekend.

CCLVI Coffee Break: 11am ET, 8am PT, 6am HT

Come sip some coffee, tea, or whatever keeps you going on a Friday morning! Join Kathy and Tom for a relaxing chat to prepare for the weekend.

Sponsored by Council of Citizens with Low Vision International

Sheltering in Place, Together: 1pm ET, 10am PT, 8am HT

Stay for 10 minutes, stay the whole time. It’s all good! We will discuss a wide range of topics. Come join the fun

Hosted by Teresa Christian and Pat Wallace of Oregon Council of the Blind.

Apple Presentation – Holly Jolly Tech Day, Part 1- Apps and Media: 3pm ET, 12pm PT, 10am HT

As we enter into the Christmas season, join Matt Vollbrecht and the TTJ team as they share a countdown of their favorite apps, books, and movies for Christmas, all available on your Apple devices. Could there be another Christmas surprise?

In Perspective podcast: 5pm ET, 2pm PT, 12pm HT

Join us as we record the In Perspective podcast where we build bridges and empower through interviews and conversation. This week's guest: Former Congressman John Leboutillier, NO-Trump Republican, New York City.

Blind Health and Beauty – Bring the Holidays to Your Hair: 6pm ET, 3pm PT, 1pm HT

Let’s chat about holiday hairstyles you can do for yourself from home, and various styling tools and products that are easy and safe to use that help you look and feel great. No matter what your level of vision, you can learn useful and empowering non-visual beauty and grooming techniques that will build your self- confidence, independence, personal and professional self-image. Join Chelsea Nguyen, Owner and Trainer with CN Vision Image Consulting, LLC for this special presentation and discussion.

VISAbilities – Encore! FCC Returns!: 7pm ET, 4pm PT, 2pm HT

The Federal Communications Commission’s representatives, Gerard Williams and Will Schell, have agreed to come back to answer many of the questions we could not get to last time.  Our topics are Robocalls, Spoofing, and Shopping and Charity Scams, and audio description of emergency information.  Their last appearance  was one of our most well attended programs, and I am sure this one will even top that. 

The Joy of Music: 7:30pm ET, 4:30pm PT, 2:30pm HT

Join Donna for a fun time discussing Music. This is something that has no bounds. Everyone likes music of some kind. We all listen to music or create it for a myriad of reasons and the best thing about music is it evokes happiness for all to share.

ACB Radio Round Table: 8pm ET, 5pm PT, 3pm HT

We're talking ACB Radio, podcasts, more of what we're doing and how you can participate with us!

It’s Play Time: 9pm ET, 6pm PT, 4pm HT

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


Saturday, December 12, 2020

Weekend Wind Down: 11am ET, 8am PT, 6am HT

Grab your favorite morning beverage and let’s join Danette as we share an hour together, winding down from a long week.

Healthy Living Accountability Check-In: 12pm ET, 9am PT, 7am HT

Join others in the community for goal setting and idea sharing around staying healthy. Whether it’s supporting you on your weight-loss journey, trying to lower your cholesterol, blood sugar, or blood pressure, becoming more physically fit, giving up a bad habit, or something else altogether, here’s a chance for each of us to hold ourselves accountable in a supportive environment. Let’s get together once a week and celebrate successes, encourage one another through struggles, and become a healthier member of this ACB Community in the process.

Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group nor will it be facilitated by a health care professional and does not purport to provide mental health services.

Angel Eyes Class: 12pm ET, 9am PT, 7am HT

Clear, simplified movement to fun, upbeat rhythms makes for a winning, sweat-inducing cardio workout every time. Add in light weights to get those muscles poppin’ and body will get movin’.

Sponsored by Angel Eyes Fitness and Nutrition

Exploring NVDA: 3pm ET, 12pm PT, 10am HT

Brandon continues to share NVDA, a free and versatile screen reader.

ACB home, garden, and agriculture: 5pm ET, 2pm PT, 12pm HT

Nella will join your host, Deborah, to talk about goats. You are invited to join in the conversation.

Care Giver Support Group: 5pm ET, 2pm PT, 11am HT

If you are a care giver or have a friend or loved one in long-term care or assisted living, this group is for you. For all of us, this has been a very difficult time and we need one another. Let’s get together and give each other virtual hugs.

Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group nor will it be facilitated by a health care professional and does not purport to provide mental health services.

Christmas Karaoke: 9pm ET, 6pm PT, 4pm HT

It’s the holiday season and that means Christmas music. Whether it’s serious or humorous, a standard or pop, bring your holiday spirit and share with us your jingle jangle tune! Other genre of music is welcome, but we really hope you’ll help us spread some holiday cheer! So grab that glass of eggnog, or whatever liquid cheer you choose, and join Meka and Cindy for some magical, musical , mayhem as together we make a joyful noise.

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