Teleconference
All times are listed 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."
11 am: BITS Presents: The Mentoring Hour
BITS Presents the Mentoring Hour.; Where Your Access Technology Questions Find Answers. This call is designed specifically to help people who are blind or with low vision navigate the fast-changing world of technology. We cover it all: Windows, Android, iOS, and Mac platforms; along with screen readers like JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and Narrator, as well as other assistive technology tools. Bring your questions, and get answers from the BITS team of tech specialist.
Sponsored by BITS
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 6."
11 am: Monthly Review - Better Living Better Life
If you're the person who wants to come to the call during the week or have missed the call for whatever reason. This is the time for you to come and hear and discuss what was talked about in the previous calls.
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.
11 am: Saturday Morning Trivia
Play Saturday morning trivia with Danette and your fellow Community members. Some of these are pretty easy. Some will break your brain. Fun and laughter will be plentiful.
1 pm: ACB Government Employees Open Chat
This call is open to current and former local, state, and federal government employees and contractors who are concerned about their status or looking for resources to assist them with next steps, related to the current administration's nonstop flurry of activity concerning the federal government. Families and friends of this group are also welcome.
To encourage the sharing of thoughts, views, and concerns of the participants, only first names will be used and the call will not be podcasted.
Sponsored by ACB Government Employees
1 pm: Friendship Circle
Take your connection to the next level! Participate in smaller gatherings of three to five people in friendship circles and will do them as many times as we can in one hour.
Note: This event is using breakouts. Everyone must identify themselves to participate.
2 pm: Cajun Debate
This call is to debate various topics, such as canes versus guide-dogs, bus transport versus car transport, and things like that.
2 pm: Demand Our Access
Jonathan will be covering effective communication under Title II of the ADA. Once again, he would appreciate your participation as some scenarios will be designed to assist you in your advocacy efforts.
Sponsored by Demand Our Access
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 5."
3 pm: Personal Finance and Investments
Discussion of personal finance, debt management, and assorted investment techniques. Bring any questions you may have!
4 pm: Tar Heel Tailgate
Your virtual tailgate party is back! Join Bel for games, gab, and good vibes. Tailgating has never been this easy (or this funny). No ticket required!
6 pm: Basic iPhone Class
Whether you're new to the iPhone or have used one for years, come join us with your questions or problems. We will try to help you use your phone more effectively and efficiently.
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 5."
6 pm: Weekend Braille Together - Numbers
Join us for a presentation on using numbers in UEB. We will cover the braille used for dates, time, currency and more!
Sponsored by Braille Together
8 pm: Community Karaoke
Meka and Cindy invite you for another night of karaoke with your community friends. Performances are all pre-recorded. Those wishing to perform should email community@acb.org to be included in the weekly communication.
Note: Please remain muted throughout the evening with only a brief unmuting to provide verbal applause at the end of each performance. Hosts will mute as needed and remove repeat offenders if necessary.
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 4."