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

20220211 - VISAbilities - Congressional Guidance, the Grubb Way.

February 11, 2022

Terry welcomes long-time Capitol Hill climber and experienced advocate, Debbie Grubb. Her clear and effective strategies for how to find the right person in our Congressional offices; templates for the communications; and persistence are all on the menu. Debbie will share the techniques she has used that have made Florida such a powerhouse on the hill.

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20220204 - VISAbilities - ACB Awards Honor Past and Present Leaders.

February 4, 2022

Join Terry as she welcomes Janet Dickelman from the ACB Awards Committee and three prior awards recipients as we delve into the history of these esteemed awards. Who were the people these awards honor? People such as James Olson, Margarine G. Beaman, Robert S. Bray, Durward McDaniel, and others, who achieved national recognition for their contributions in both the blindness and low vision and global communities. Learn how you can nominate someone you believe deserving of such recognition. What are the criteria and deadlines? Get these and other questions answered.

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20220128 - VISAbilities - Life Coaches who “Get It” Pam Shaw and Gabriel Lopez Kafati.

January 28, 2022

Terry welcomes two dynamic Life Coaches, both of whom really “get it” in our community. ACB members extraordinaire, Pam Shaw and Gabriel Lopez Kafati, will explain the advantages and positive attitude changes that we can make in our lives. Everyone is invited to join this fun and informative session.

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20220121 - VISAbilities - Vision loss; successful careers; raising a family; and now actively participating in ACB committees and events.

January 21, 2022

Join me this evening at 7:00 Eastern as I welcome two women who are long-time members of ACB and continue to give of themselves to our communities – Annie Chiappetta and Sue Crawford.  Both of these dynamic ladies have lead diverse and fascinating lives while experiencing vision loss.  As they share their attitudes and philosophies, I know we will all learn from them while hearing a few funny stories.  They’ve done it all; from author to advocacy!

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20220114 - VISAbilities - Christine Chaikin discusses Windows Computer Key Strokes.

January 14, 2022

Terry welcomes Christine Chaikin for a lively learning session for everyone who uses a computer, whether with or without magnification or screen readers. There are so many keystrokes that make keyboarding faster and less challenging. Please come and share your ideas so we can all learn from one another.

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20220107 - VISAbilities - Larry Gassman.

January 7, 2022

Terry is starting the new year off with a new series of calls. The Blind and Low Vision Community has long been fortunate to have a huge number of Visually Impaired Seniors with amazing Abilities. At least once a month, someone will share their life experiences. Whether life-long or recent vision loss, they all have much to share with us. Terry is thrilled to begin this series with just such a man, Larry Gassman. Larry has been the person responsible for streaming VISAbilities on ACB Media 1 and posting the podcasts for these past many months. That barely scratches the surface of who Larry is and his background. Barber shopping and his love of old time radio are just two facets of who he is and all he has to offer.

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ACB VISAbilities, March 26, 2021

Blind Birding with Jerry Berrier

May 16, 2021

Episode Notes

On March 26, 2021 I welcomed Jerry Berrier, well-known blind birding enthusiast in to share an information packed hour that was enjoyed by all.

2021-04-09 Your Vote Counts - Election process 2021 ACB National Convention

Originally Aired on ACB Radio Mainstream on April 09, 2021

April 10, 2021

Episode Notes

We welcome members of the ACB Voting Task Force for a candid discussion about the unique voting process to take place at the 2021 ACB Virtual National Convention. There has been a lot of buzz around this topic. Get the whole story directly from the group of hard working ACB'ers, who truly value the independent secret ballot.

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