ACB Presents The Daily Schedule: 9am ET, 6am PT, 3am HT
Join your Community morning crew for the question of the day; reading of the daily schedule; and sharing time with your community friends.
Throwback Thursday: 11am ET, 8am PT, 5am HT
Join Cindy and the gang for Throwback Thursday. Step back in time and share a special memory from your virtual photo albums.
I Love Braille: 12pm ET, 9am PT, 6am HT
Rick Andris will share his story with learning and using braille. Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind
How To Do The Adventure Tango Safely: 1pm ET, 10am PT, 7am HT
Going new places is fun and good for our minds, emotions, and bodies. Learning how to do it safely and keep the fun factor in there is critical. Mary Lee Turner and Terry Swarez, with the Get Up and Get Moving Campaign, have partnered to show you how.
Sponsored by Hull Foundation and Learning Center
West Coast Cafe: 1pm ET, 10am PT, 7am HT
Come into our virtual café, and bring your favorite beverage. Drop in for five minutes or stay the whole time for some free-flowing conversation. Connect with good friends and make some new ones. Sponsored by the Capital chapter of California Council of the Blind.
Gearing Up for Omaha: 2pm ET, 11am PT, 8am HT
The 61st annual ACB Conference and Convention is just around the corner. Registration is now open for everyone. Join Janet Dickelman, Convention Coordinator as she shares all you need to know about this hybrid event. What is hybrid anyway? Why has the convention been extended beyond the in-person week? What’s the cost to attend? What tours are being offered in Omaha? Can those participating virtually enjoy tours, too? Will there be an Exhibit Hall? These questions and much more will be answered during this power-hour event!
Vispero Presentation: 3pm ET, 12pm PT, 9am HT
Learn about the newest Ruby device and the Ruby family.
Sponsored by Vispero
Resistance 101: 3:30pm ET, 12:30pm PT, 9:30am 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. Get moving with Leslie Spoone, Certified Aerobic Instructor and Personal Trainer. Brought to you by The ACB Get Up and Get Moving Campaign
Sight and Hearing Loss Group Chat: 4pm ET, 1pm PT, 10am HT
An opportunity to connect with other individuals who are hard of hearing as well as living with sight loss. Information and support are provided. Please invite your family and friends. Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group; will not be facilitated by a health care professional; and does not purport to provide mental health services. Sponsored by Hull Foundation and Learning Center
All Paws on Deck: 5pm ET, 2pm PT, 11am HT
Danette and her guide dog, Mr. Mayor, would like to hear all about your guide or pet dogs. Make Mr. Mayor a happy camper.
ACB Crafters – Needle Knitting: 6pm ET, 3pm PT, 12pm HT
The first hour will focus on needle knitting for beginners. The second hour will focus on needle knitting for those who are advanced.
Sponsored by ACB Crafters, making crafting accessible
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Christian Book Chat: 6pm ET, 3pm PT, 12pm HT
We will be discussing chapter 12 of Change Your Words, Change Your Life: Understanding the Power of Every Word You Speak by Joyce Meyer (DB75577).
ACB Resolutions Meeting: 7:30pm ET, 4:30pm PT, 1:30pm HT
Come join the Resolutions Committee as we prepare resolutions to be presented to the convention in July.
###Financial Sense¢: 7:30pm ET, 4:30pm PT, 1:30pm HT
Is your Internet bill eating up too much of your budget? Earlier this month, President Biden announced the Affordable Connectivity Program for low-income households to access free or low cost, high-speed Internet. We’ll be talking about what this might mean for you; what we know so far about how the program works; and where to go to get more information. Government subsidies can be a highly divisive topic. We’ll be sharing our opinions on that, and we welcome yours when they’re shared respectfully. Sponsored by ACB Next Generation and Penny Forward
Peach Talk: 7:30pm ET, 4:30pm PT, 1:30pm HT
The Georgia Council of The Blind, GCB, would like to invite you to come learn about our affiliate. Sponsored by Georgia Council of the Blind
12-Step Recovery Meeting: 8pm ET, 5pm PT, 2pm HT
For anyone needing the support of a 12-step meeting designed to reflect the unique perspectives of those who are blind or visually impaired. Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group; will not be facilitated by a health care professional; and does not purport to provide mental health services.
Table Talk Thursday – Photography and Art with Low Vision: 8pm ET, 5pm PT, 2pm HT
This will be a special treat! Glenda Such will share strategies and experiences with photography and art as an individual with low vision. Bring your questions, and discover new possibilities. All are welcome!
Sponsored by Council of Citizens with Low Vision International
Grade 3 Braille: 9pm ET, 6pm PT, 3pm HT
Challenge your braille skills by embarking on a form of shorthand that you can use for everyday note taking and personal writing. We will discuss one lesson per week and build upon our progress. Sponsored by Braille Revival League
Navigating Social Situations – Visually Impaired Vs. Sighted: 9pm ET, 6pm PT, 3pm HT
Social situations can be hard and anxiety filled. Marja and Desirée invite you to join our second in an ongoing series about navigating social situations while experiencing sight loss. Sponsored by Hull Foundation and Learning Center
Thursday Nightcap: 9pm ET, 6pm PT, 3pm HT
After a long hard day, why not grab your favorite beverage or snack and join us for some stimulating conversation and fun? We will keep things safe, friendly, and lively, sometimes in small groups. What we will talk about is anybody’s guess!
Expanding Beyond Your Comfort Zone – Traveling Near and Far: 9:30pm ET, 6:30pm PT, 3:30pm HT
Resources for moving around with ease and independence at home and afar. Sponsored by Oregon Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss