Teleconference
All times listed are in Eastern.
9 am: ACB Presents the Daily Schedule
Join your Community Morning Crew for the question of the day; reading of the daily schedule and sharing time.
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 5."
10 am: Herbie's Community Cooking Corner
Get ready for another cooking adventure. This time: Snickerdoodle Bars. If cooking along, you will need the following:
For the bars:
· 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
· 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
· 2 large eggs
· 1 tsp vanilla extract
· 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
· 1 ½ tsp cream of tartar
· 1 tsp baking soda
· ½ tsp salt
For the cinnamon-sugar topping:
· 2 tbsp granulated sugar
· 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
2 mixing bowls
Baking Dish
Parchment Paper
Oven
This event may be up to 1.5 hours.
Find the Cooking corner on Youtube
Find most of my recipes here
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 5."
11 am: Apps to Access Books
Bookworms unite! Let's talk about all the apps that are available for us to access all the books you could ever want to read. We'll talk about some free options, as well as subscription services that are reasonably priced. Come listen and share!
11 am: Morning Mingle – Tips and Tricks
Grab your beverage of choice and join the mingle! Come share your unique feelings surrounding navigating blindness, and we will attempt to break down any barriers through the sharing of resources and strategies.
12 pm: Exploring Life Skills for Independence
Whether your new to vision loss or a seasoned expert, there is always something for everyone. Think of it as a boost for living your best day-to-day life, with a supportive crew by your side.
Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group; it will not be facilitated by a health care professional and does not purport to provide mental health services.
Sponsored by VIP Coaching in the Dark
2 pm: Games to Play with Lady A
Lucy loves to play games, so come in and find out about new games to play with your Lady A device.
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 5."
3 pm: ACB Crafters Crochet
Join this class to learn more advanced, patterns and techniques for crocheting.
This event may be up to 2 hours.
Sponsored by ACB Crafters
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4 pm: Resistance with Leslie
It’s time for an upper body workout using resistance bands. Hand weights and the floor. These exercises can be done sitting or standing. Get moving with Leslie Spoone, Certified Aerobics Instructor and Personal Trainer.
Sponsored by ACB Get Up and Get moving Committee
4 pm: The Ins and Outs of Sight Loss Later in Life
Come discuss the unique issues and feelings you may experience if you are losing sight later in life. Hear from those who have taken this journey before you.
Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group; it will not be facilitated by a health care professional and does not purport to provide mental health services.
Sponsored by Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss
5 pm: All Paws on Deck
Wipe those back paws and raise one front paw and join the discussion about Guide Dogs or any and every pet you have ever had.
6 pm: Braille Room
Join fellow braille learners and enthusiasts to study the code; practice skills and troubleshoot problems in break-out rooms.
This event may be up to 1.5 hours.
Note: This event is using breakouts. Everyone must identify themselves to participate.
6 pm: Cats, Cats Everywhere
This is a time to share cat stories. Please bring your favorites.
7pm: Tuesday Topics
People who are blind have access to more information than they have ever had before! There is more technological choice for this population than there has ever been. Consumer organizations are advocating and so are organizations like the American Foundation for the Blind, the Vision Serve Alliance and the American Printing House for the Blind.
What is the vision that advocating organizations have, if there is such a thing? What are the differences in terms of these various organizations who lobby the government, donors and the media? If we were going to look at the state of expectations for people who are blind ten years from now what would we see? What ought we to see?
This event may be up to 2 hours.
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 1."
9 pm: AZCB Presents - From Shelter to Success
Discover the incredible journey of Tammy Robbins, who rose from a homeless shelter with her son and guide dog to business ownership. Join us to be inspired by her unwavering resilience.
Sponsored by Arizona Council Of The Blind
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 6."
9 pm: The She Shed
A place for the discussion of fun and lively topics by women for women.
Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group; it will not be facilitated by a health care professional and does not purport to provide mental health services.
10 pm: The Chat Cafe
The Chat Café Baristas can serve you up an Imaginary Cuppa whatever you like. There is a question of the day and then we proceed down whatever rabbit whole strikes our fancy.
Sponsored by VIP Coaching in the Dark