Join Swatha Nandhakumar, ACB’s Advocacy and Outreach Specialist, and Claire Stanley, Public Policy Analyst at the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN),

as we discuss the Website and Software Applications Accessibility Act – S.4998 and H.R.9021. We’ll talk about what it is; why it’s important; and what you can do to get it passed and signed into law. Sponsored by VISAbilities Email VISAbilities

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Terry welcomes Leslie Spoone tonight with her endless encouragement and energy with tips and recommendations for getting up from that chair to get moving

more safely and with more agility.  The ACB’s Get Up and Get Moving Project is available to all our members at whatever level you are comfortable with. We may also get a sneak peek at the details of the Annual ACB Media Holiday Auction.

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Two plus years ago we did a few calls on relocating, downsizing, re-sizing, and re-organizing our homes.  Let’s see how well that has worked for us.  Is

that guest bedroom working out doubling as your home office? Now that we are living with COVID rather than isolating and quarantining quite so much, are those changes working for you? Are there still changes you want to make?  Do you have more or less clutter now than before?  What is next on your “to do” list?  Bring your questions and ideas. We will also have some special announcements before we end tonight.

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BlindShell Classic 2

Join me as I welcome Diane Ducharme, Senior Project Manager, at BlindShell USA to VISAbilities.  She will tell us all about the many features, apps, and advantages of the BlindShell Classic 2.  In what ways is it  “smart”, and in what ways does it remind us of our classic phones?  We will cover topics from cost to connectivity and everything in between.  If you have questions or have been thinking about getting one, this session is for you! 

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Since 1961, our state affiliates have built this premier consumer driven organization we have become. Our members have seen a need, mastered necessary

abilities, banded together, pushed many employment and advocacy envelopes, and celebrated victories in their communities.  There groups of advocates and friends usually unite once a year on a state-wide basis. 

Tonight Terry will be joined by the Kansas, Pennsylvania, South Dakota,and Wyoming Councils.They will all be holding their annual conventions this Fall. Will they be held virtual, in-person, or hybrid? Do you want to meet and get to know others from your state? Will there be an auction? How can we attend? These are just a few questions we will be asking their convention chairs.  Get some great ideas for your next state convention or join in the fun of many virtual state conventions. 

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VISAbilities Annual Labor Day Party

Let’s celebrate the days of a long hot summer filled with sun, fun, and convention.  How did you spend your summer vacation?  This is a night of relaxation and fun for everyone.  We will also play music trivia for us baby boomers.  We will roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days  of summer under the boardwalk!

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Tonight: Tennessee, Oklahoma, Indiana, Ohio, and Mountain State

August 26, 7:00 PM EDT

Since 1961, our state affiliates have built this premier consumer driven organization we have become. Our members have seen a need, mastered necessary abilities, banded together, pushed many employment and advocacy envelopes, and celebrated victories in their communities.  There groups of advocates and friends usually unite once a year on a state-wide basis. Tonight Terry will be joined by the Tennessee, Indiana and Ohio, Oklahoma, and Mountain State Councils.  They will all be holding their annual conventions this Fall.  Will they be held virtual, in-person, or hybrid? Do you want to meet and get to know others from your state? Will there be an auction? How can we attend? These are just a few questions we will be asking their convention chairs.  Get some great ideas for your next state convention, or join in the fun of many virtual state conventions. 

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VISAbilities – Celebrating Our Special Interest Affiliates, Conclusion

**ACB Affiliates are the real backbone of our organization. From our first state affiliates in 1961 to our newest special interest affiliate, ACB Next Generation, our members have seen a need, mastered necessary abilities, banded together, pushed many employment and advocacy envelopes, and celebrated our victories.  Join Terry as she has a roaring good time with ACB Lions, Diabetics in Action, Families, and Council of Citizens with Low Vision International. Learn how much these organizations are contributing to our work in many areas of our lives. This is a wonderful opportunity for many of our newer community participants to find ways to help improve both our  own lives and those around us. **

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You had the opportunity to vote this year. Now, you have the same chance to express your opinion! Please join Terry as she welcomes Rick Morin and Janet Dickelman to tell us all what we can expect on the 2022 ACB Convention Survey. How do we access it? What dates will it be available? What will it cover – audio, video, quality of content? Will there be space for additional comments and feedback? There have been a number of events and programs since convention ended. Now, it’s time to gather the numbers and statistics for planning future conferences and conventions. How will this wealth of information be compiled and distributed? Everyone who has an opinion should express it on the survey. If time permits, we may have a little ACB trivia fun.

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ACB Affiliates are the real backbone of our organization. From our first state affiliates in 1961 to our newest special interest affiliate, ACB Next Generation, our members have seen a need; mastered necessary abilities; banded together; pushed many employment and advocacy envelopes; and celebrated our victories. Join Terry as she welcomes some of our special interest affiliates and learn how much these organizations are contributing to our work in many areas of our lives. This is a wonderful opportunity for many of our newer community participants to find ways they can help improve both their own lives and those around them. Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss; ACB Radio Amateurs; and Independent Visually Impaired Entrepreneurs are among the affiliates joining this time.

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