Be among the first to hear from Janet Dickelman tonight when she welcomes us to the 64th annual ACB Conference and Convention with all the activities we can look forward to this summer. Affiliate and committee presentations, plenary sessions with nationally renowned speakers, tours and other social activities will be highlighted. Of course, dates, reservations, and registration information will be included. So, be ready to take notes because there will be a wealth of facts and details. Find out more at https://acb-visabilities.pinecast.co ..read more

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This week, we will hear from Leslie Spoone to talk about the ACB summer auction. We will also hear from the awards committee for a reminder about who the awards are named after and share memories about those individuals and to learn the criteria for nominations. Email VISAbilities Find out more at https://acb-visabilities.pinecast.co ..read more

Terry is excited to welcome in Kathi Wolfe to VISAbilities. Kathi is an award winning poet, writer, reporter, and researcher. She has several published books of her poetry and wrote one on Helen Keller, the Socialist. Imagine walking up to a stage with your work in exceptionally large print so you can read and connect with your audience simultaneously. That is just the tip of the iceberg Kathi has overcome to become so well known in low vision, the poetry and LGBTQ+ communities. Come meet Kathi and hear about her new book, "The Porpoise in the Pink Alcove." Find out more at https://acb-visabil ..read more

Terry welcomes in Claire Stanley and Swatha Nandhakumar, ACB's Governmental Affairs and Advocacy team, with the most up-to-date news about this year's DC Leadership Training and Legislative Seminar taking place the first weekend in March. Details for reservations, registration, events and much more have been planned for this hybrid gathering. And, of course, we will be talking about this year's Legislative Imperatives. It's a lot of information packed into one hour. Find out more at https://acb-visabilities.pinecast.co ..read more

Jeff Bishop, President of Blind Information Technology Specialists will stop by to tell us about some great things that are happening with that affiliate. Later we will chat about downsizing, and we will also have several announcements from affiliates with upcoming events. So, bring your calendar. All are welcome! Email VISAbilities Sponsored by VISAbilities Find out more at https://acb-visabilities.pinecast.co ..read more

Now that we have isolated in our homes for three years, does that home still fill your wants and needs? Did you make it more comfortable? Did you move to a different type of living arrangement that might be of interest to others? Let’s talk long term living arrangements on VISAbilities this week. Early in the pandemic we had a show on various living arrangements, and I wonder how much our opinions have changed, if at all, since then. Email VISAbilities Sponsored by VISAbilities Find out more at https://acb-visabilities.pinecast.co ..read more

VISAbilities – Looking Ahead Many of ACB’s Special Interest Affiliates have are busy putting together new and exciting programming for their 2023 Annual Conferences.  This week the spotlights are on ACB Next Gen, ACB Diabetics in Action, and Council of Citizens with Low Vision International.  What events are they partnering with other affiliates to present? What will be available on Zoom, on Media, and/or in-person only? Moe Carpenter, Larry Gassman, and Melanie Sinohui will all be here. It’s time to start your personal “calendar of events” you don’t want to miss.  We will also ..read more

One of the most popular and enjoyable events of every ACB Conference and Convention for the last 40 plus years is the Friends-in-Art Showcase of the Performing Arts.  Whether in person or virtual, it is always a magical time for all.  This year, tFIA is planning something even more exciting. Peter Altschul will be joining Terry to share the details.  We will also hear from Peter of the Employment Committee’s program for this year’s convention.  Everyone is welcome! Find out more at https://acb-visabilities.pinecast.co ..read more

2023 Resolutions and Voting Patrick Sheehan, Ray Campbell, and Koni Simms will join Terry tonight to share and explain this year’s Resolutions process and how voting will take place during the 2023 ACB Conference and Convention.  This is especially time sensitive since the Resolutions Committee will be starting its work very soon.  There will be ample time for your questions.  ACB’s goals and pathways  in advocacy are determined by our Resolutions.  Having a good grasp of the issues, both pro and con, helps make you a more responsible voter.  The officers, board ..read more