Life Does Not Have to Stop After Vision Loss
Are you a senior experiencing vision loss — or adjusting to changes in your vision? Know that you are not alone!
The Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss (AAVL) is a special-interest affiliate of the American Council of the Blind (ACB) dedicated to helping older adults navigate life with vision loss while staying informed, connected, active, and engaged.
We share ways for folks like you to get information about living well and confidently despite vision loss. We connect you with support and services as you discover what you need; advocate at the national, state, and local levels, educating folks about blindness; and work to promote more inclusive accessible communities, while empowering you to advocate for yourself and others.
For more information, or to become a member, contact us by email at HYPERLINK "mailto:president@aavl-blind-seniors.org"president@aavl-blind-seniors.org. Or visit our website, HYPERLINK "https://www.aavl-blind-seniors.org"https://www.aavl-blind-seniors.org.
Life does not have to stop after vision loss. Join us!!
ACB Families Holiday Membership Drive:
Don't Miss the Fun
The annual ACB Families membership drive is under way. Get in on the fun and have a chance to win prizes, just in time for the holidays.
ACB Families is an ACB special-interest affiliate. We hold two Zoom calls each month. Our business meeting, typically on the first Sunday of the month, gives members a chance to participate in planning virtual activities and events. The call on the third Sunday of the month includes a discussion topic, a chance to share tips on a broad range of subjects, or an informative speaker. Past calls have included stretching the family dollar, tech tips, holiday gift ideas, fun and educational Amazon Alexa skills, how to get organized and de-clutter your home, and much more.
ACB Families hosts exciting events at the national ACB conference and convention each year. Our Families traditions include our in-person Bingo, virtual campfire, and hybrid breakfast.
No matter who you are or where you live, you can participate in ACB Families. Pay your dues for next year by November 30 and have a chance to win a $25 Visa gift card, a $50 Visa cards, a $75 Visa card, and a grand prize of a $100 Visa card. Winners will be drawn at our Zoom call on Sunday, December 6.
Dues are just $10 a year, or $100 for a life membership. Pay by credit card by calling (502) 897-1472, by visiting HYPERLINK "http://www.acbfamilies.org"www.acbfamilies.org and using our online membership form, or by making a check payable to ACB Families and mailing, along with your contact information, to: ACB Families, 148 Vernon Ave., Louisville, KY 40206.
Keep up with what's happening in ACB Families. Join our e-mail list by sending a blank message to HYPERLINK "mailto:families+subscribe@acblists.org"families+subscribe@acblists.org.
Welcome to our ACB family.
Carla Ruschival, President
ACB Families
Support BITS Education While You Learn and Have Fun
Blind Information Technology Solutions (BITS), an affiliate of the American Council of the Blind, is holding a fundraiser to support our education programs. Every flash drive and BITSLinky you buy helps us keep offering classes and learning opportunities to the blind and visually impaired community. Both items are available to everyone, not just BITS members.
BITS Course Flash Drives
Each 64GB flash drive holds the complete materials from the free courses BITS has offered, covering topics from Python programming to WordPress, Microsoft Office, and much more. Learn at your own pace, review a topic you want to brush up on, or explore something new. Quantities are limited, so order soon. Price: $50 for BITS members, $100 for non-members.
BITSLinky
Yes, it's a Slinky, and the box has the BITS logo on it. It makes a great desk companion, a fidget toy for a long meeting, or a gift for a tech-loving friend.
Price: BITS members get their first BITSLinky free, and additional ones are $10 each. Non-members pay $19.95 each.
A $20 flat shipping fee applies to every order, including orders with only a free BITSLinky. Orders ship within the United States only.
How to Order
Slink over to HYPERLINK "https://bits-acb.org/bits-slinky-flash-drives-purchase-form/"https://bits-acb.org/bits-slinky-flash-drives-purchase-form/. You don't need an account to order. Every purchase goes toward supporting BITS education programs, so thank you for helping us keep learning accessible.
Join the BITS Community
BITS is more than a place to find tech resources. It's a community of over 900 members worldwide who share a passion for technology and accessibility. When you join, you can learn new skills, make new friends, reconnect with old ones, get useful resources, and enjoy member pricing on items like these. Learn more and join at HYPERLINK "https://bits-acb.org"https://bits-acb.org.