VISAbilities
Visually Impaired Seniors’ Abilities. Each week we discuss topics of interest to people with either long time or recent sight loss or blindness.

20250418 - VISAbilities - Repression, Rebellion, Revolution.

Broadcast on ACB Media 1.

April 18, 2025

The Shot Heard Round the World took place 250 years ago tomorrow on the green at Lexington, Massachusetts; or was it at by Ralph Waldo Emerson’s “Concord Hymn” and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem, ”‘Paul Revere’s Riide”.  But how much was poetic license?  What else did occur before, during, and after the ride? Join us for a discussion of these and other facts. You are all welcome in to Terry’s Tavern Tonight at 7:00 Eastern.

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20250411 - VISAbilities - Vacations and travel experiences.

April 11, 2025

Whether it's choosing a vacation spot, making reservations, learning what's in the area, getting to and through the airport or train station, or finding a ride upon arrival, there is a lot to plan and experience.  What  have you found easiest to do on your own, and when is there a lack of accessibility? Is it worth the effort?  ABSOLUTELY!!! Come tell us about your great vacation experiences. We will exchange tips and ways to feel welcome and have great memories. Mikey Wiseman and Paul Edwards plan to join us as very practiced travelers.  And we will welcome Larry Gassman back from his recent cruise.  Everyone is welcome to join us.  

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20250328 VISAbilities - Special Days

Originally Broadcasted March 28, 2025, on ACB Media 1

March 28, 2025

20250328 VISAbilities - Special Days Originally Broadcasted March 28, 2025, on ACB Media 1 There are special dates in our lives we all remember. Some are national or global while others are personal. Participants shared a few of their special dates and memories with your ACB friends. Time permitting, we also played a little time travel trivia. All are welcome! Sponsored by: ** VISAbilities email the facilitator**

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20250307 - VISAbilities - Let the Celebration Begin! Five years of ACB Community.

March 7, 2025

Terry welcomes Cindy Hollis, and others in to mark the beginning of a 2-week celebration.  We celebrate what began in a scary time of isolation and mushroomed into a major part of both ACB and the blindness and low vision global communities. We especially want to hear from many people who have facilitated, hosted, staffed and worked so hard for all of us throughout this half decade. You have been our real ACB heroes of the pandemic. No matter what your level of participation has been, YOU are welcome in this evening! Sponsored by VISAbilities. Join our announce list by sending an email to [email protected]

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20250228 - VISAbilities - ACB President, Deb Cook-Lewis with the latest info for the DC Leadership and Legislative Conference.

February 28, 2025

Join Terry when she welcomes ACB President, Deb Cook-Lewis to VISAbilities for the latest info and updates for the DC Leadership and Legislative Conference.  Whether you are attending in person, virtually, or listening on ACB Media, this will give you an opportunity to know what is happening and when.  We will, of course, have time for any quewtions we might miss.  All are Welcome!

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20250221 - VISAbilities - Welcome the Durward K. McDaniel Fund Committee members and some former recipients.

February 21, 2025

Join Terry tonight as she welcomes the Durward K. McDaniel Fund Committee members and some former recipients for the DKM First Timerss Pprogram. If you were a first-timer, we would love to hear  your experiences. AND, then we will talk with members of one of ACB’s most active committees – the Women’s Committee. Through the years this group has brught some of the most supportive actions and educational programming to us.  This promises to be a great call for everyone to join in.

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20250214 - VISAbilities - Get up and Get Moving with Leslie Spoone.

Airing on ACB Media 1.

February 14, 2025

Terry welcomes Leslie Spoone with updates from this active program's advocacy for all ages. 

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20250131 - VISAbilities - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

January 31, 2025

Where do we fit? How do we handle our feelings and emotions? What roles do access and accessibility take in our changing country? We will tackle these and some other questions. Everyone's opinion counts and needs to be heard. Sponsored by VISAbilities. email the facilitator

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20250124 - VISAbilities - A Real Game Changer with innosearch.AI.

January 24, 2025

Join Terry when she welcomes Craig Co of innosearch.AI to VISAbilities.. This whole new way of shopping and socializing is catching on with people who are blind or have low vision around the world.  Accessibility is #1 in its development as shown by all of their IT staff being blind or visually impaired. Come learn about their services, and how you can best benefit from innosearch. All are welcome! Sponsored by [email protected]

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20250117 - VISAbilities - another excellent well remembered Food show may be coming back to ACB Media.

January 17, 2025

Join us as we welcome back several familiar contributors to ACB Media. A new show may be in there future. Stay tuned!

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