VISAbilities – The Birds are Calling:

Spring has sprung; birds are singing; and Terry welcomes back Blind Birder, Jerry Berrier. Jerry completely enthralled us all with his knowledge and interest of sharing so much about our springtime feathered friends last year. We are looking forward to another great evening with him this week. Join us with your questions and guesses on some of the recordings Jerry brings with him.

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There is no better feeling than to do something that helps make life and learning better for others. Join Terry as she welcomes three special guests who are outstanding volunteers in and around their communities.

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A Tribute to ACB Women part 2

March 25, 8:00 PM EDT Celebrating the women who helped build the foundation on which ACBB stands today. Join Terry as she welcomes Lori Scharff (Co-chair ACB Women’s Committee) and Pam Shaw (former ACB Vice President) as we recall the many contributions 35 very special leaders and friends have made  and are still making to continue building our strong grass roots organization. What have we all learned from them?  What does the future hold for them and ACB? Please join us as we honor these women. ** We will also be hearing from the McDaniel First timers and JP Morgan Chase Committee, time permitting. **

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Join the fun at 7:00 Eastern time tonight. March 18 VISAbilities St. Patrick’s Weekend Continues The Irish-American History and Traditions Why did this holiday take root and spread around the world?  Why do we all sing “Irish songs” that were written here, not in Ireland?  What are your memories of celebrations “back in the day” with your parents and grandparents?  Last night, on Table Talk Thursday, CCLVI touched on some of these  topics.  We will be digging a little deeper tonight.

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Early Signs of Dementia with Dr. Paul Raia

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Remembering the women who helped build the foundation on which ACBB stands today. Join Terry as she welcomes Lori Scharff, co-chair ACB Women’s Committee, and Pam Shaw, former ACB Vice President, as we recall many of the contributions of 25 very special leaders and friends, and what we have all learned from them. Please note that the second part of this tribute will be held March 25, when we celebrate 25 of the women who have carried on the work of tonight’s honorees. Time permitting, we will also hear an update from CCLVI’s president, Patti Cox, to tell us how that organization is building on its foundation.

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VISAbilities – Seniors Leading the Way:

Just because we’re old doesn’t mean we’re done! Join Terry as she welcomes the Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss back to share a myriad of updates this dynamic ACB affiliate has achieved over the last two years. Not even a pandemic can slow us down! All are welcome to this great time to listen, learn, and join AAVL’s growing organization. Twenty-one months ago, in May of 2020, AAVL President, Jeff Thom, was the first guest on VISAbilities. It will be great to have him and other members back!

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VISAbilities – A Virtual Tour:

As we approach President’s weekend, we take time to reflect on achievements and advances in our lives and how we have gotten to where we are now. This holds true not just as a country but also through our culture, educational opportunities, and literacy. For many of us, braille literacy has been the key that opened our lives and minds to the world in which we are an integral part. Terry welcomes one of the world’s foremost experts of all things braille, Dr. Judy Dixon. Judy has a collection of at least 282 braille slates and devices from around the globe. Join for a virtual tour of this incredible collection. Visit Judy's Website.

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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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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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