Upcoming Events

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9 am: ACB Presents The Daily Schedule

Join your Community Morning Crew for the question of the day; reading of the daily schedule, and sharing time.

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11 am: Lisa's Living Room With DJ Freshness

Come join us for hot topics, what's on your mind, show and tell, interviews, and DJ’s corner. Join our wacky Wednesday reboot.

1 pm: The Classical Music Place

Whether you're a lifelong classical music fan or just curious to learn more, join an open discussion to share, explore, and deepen your appreciation—no lectures, just conversation!

2 pm: Creative Journey Sowing the Seeds-The Power of Intentionality

Focus on goal setting and manifestation. Learn how to plant the seeds of your desires and align your thoughts and actions with your deepest values.

Sponsored by Creative Guidance LLC

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2 pm: Widows and Widowers Support Group

A time of sharing and support

Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group; will not be facilitated by a health care professional; and does not purport to provide mental health services.

3 pm: Navigation Tactics

This call will explore different ways blind individuals navigate daily life—whether using a cane, guide dog, or other tools—and experiences with Uber, Lyft, paratransit, and more. Come share your stories and tips—you never know who you’ll inspire!

3:30 pm: Happy Hour Cardio

Join Leslie for an enthusiastic ride or walk on your cardio machine of choice.

Sponsored by ACB Get Up and Get Moving Committee

4 pm: Turning the Tables

Join Bel and Judy as they "turn the tables" and ask a random participant to come up with the topic for the call. If you’re in the room you just may be selected!

5 pm: Celebrating Travel Challenges and Opportunities

The Get Up and Get Moving committee will be joined by a panel of ACB affiliate leaders to discuss travel challenges and opportunities. We would love to hear what you are doing for your White Cane Safety Day. So, come and hang out with us!

Sponsored by Get Up and Get Moving Committee

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5 pm: Conversational Spanish

Are you interested in learning Spanish but don't know where to start? Have you studied Spanish in the past but don't remember it well? During this hour, we practice Spanish at an introductory level, and everyone is encouraged to participate.

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6 pm: Accessible Online Games

This is where we play multi-player games online. This time: Toss up on RSGames.

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6 pm: Cozy by the Fire Side

We will read and discuss "Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind: A Novel".

7:30 pm: Better Living Better Life

Come and share what better living means to you.

7:30 pm: Penny Forward Wednesday Workshop

Join us for an interactive workshop aimed at improving your money management skills.

Sponsored by Penny Forward

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8 pm: Conversations in Advocacy: Focusing on Transportation

Join us for an informative discussion with members of the ACB Transportation Committee as we explore key topics in accessible transportation. Learn about the recent Uber DOJ lawsuit, important transportation programs, services, and rider rights, and ongoing initiatives to improve access for people who are blind or visually impaired. Committee members will share valuable insights and updates from their work at the national level. Discover how you can get involved and help advocate for more inclusive and equitable transportation options.

Sponsored by ACB Next Generation

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8 pm: Sharing and Caring Support Group

Come talk with others who understand the stresses of caring for loved ones, to share resources, or ask questions.

Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group; will not be facilitated by a health care professional; and does not purport to provide mental health services.

8:30 pm: Braille Buzz

At our next Braille Buzz, we’ll explore gift ideas for Christmas and other holidays! I’ll share a few of my own, but I’m really counting on all of you to bring your favorite braille-related suggestions. Join us on Wednesday, October 15, at 8:30 PM Eastern.

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9 am: ACB Presents The Daily Schedule

Join your Community Morning Crew for the question of the day; reading of the daily schedule, and sharing time.

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11 am: Let's Talk Together

We will talk together in small groups. breakouts are fun and we learn more about each other.

Note: This event is using breakouts. Everyone must identify themselves to participate.

12 pm: I Love Braille

On the third Thursday of this month, our polestar will be Julie Kline who will share her experience with learning and using braille.

Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind

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1 pm: Wardrobe Solutions

4 pm: Resistance With Leslie

It’s time for an upper body workout using resistance bands, hand weights, and the floor. These exercises can be done sitting or standing. Get moving with Leslie Spoone, Certified Aerobics Instructor and Personal Trainer.

Sponsored by ACB Get Up and Get Moving Committee

4 pm: The Sight and Hearing Loss Experience

Dealing with both sight and hearing loss makes life interesting. Join the discussion when Jael talks about tips and tricks for managing it, both frustrating as well as funny moments. Today Audiologist Vladimir Gutierrez will talk about how our brains manage hearing loss, the science that makes it work beyond simply plugging them in your ears. Interpreters welcome.

Sponsored by VIP Welcome Wagon

5 pm: Beginning Spanish

If you have always wanted to learn Spanish but don't know where to start, this group is for you. We will start with easy phrases and sentences and try to make them as relevant and interesting as possible. We will include some pronunciation practice and perhaps other exercises. Come and enjoy learning this beautiful language, which has almost a half a billion native speakers!

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6 pm: Christian Book Chat

We will discuss chapters six and seven of "A Time to Remember".

7 pm: Book Match

One of Shannon’s greatest joys is connecting books with people who love them. Tell her about your reading preferences (formats, genres, favorite authors) etc. and she will do her best to supply book recommendations you'll love.

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7 pm: GCB Peach Talk

Come join GCB for our monthly Peach Talk call. We will discuss all about orientation and mobility. Are you a cane user or guide dog user? Come and join us!

Sponsored by Georgia Council of the Blind

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8 pm: 12-Step Recovery Meeting

For anyone needing the support of a 12-step meeting designed to reflect the unique perspectives of those who are blind or visually impaired.

Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group; will not be facilitated by a health care professional; and does not purport to provide mental health services.

8 pm: Table Talk Thursday Monthly Book Club

This time, we will be discussing "Facing the Lion" by Simone Arnold Liebster DBC11798. This is a memoir of Simone's life surviving the Nazi regime.

Sponsored by CCLVI

9 pm: Thursday Night Cap

Join Diane for an hour of lively conversation.

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9 am: ACB Presents The Daily Schedule

Join your Community Morning Crew for the question of the day; reading of the daily schedule, and sharing time.

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11 am: Alison's Community Cafe

Celebrate the end of the week with Alison and your fellow community members with some lively chatter and fun. Meet new people, or re-acquaint with old friends.

2 pm: Free to Be Me - Community Calls That's Entertainment

Free To Be Me – Books and Entertainment
A place to talk books and entertainment—podcasts, films, theater, TV, and more. Pop some mid-day popcorn and join the fun!
Do you have a call in the community? Looking for a place to talk about it? That's entertainment. Come on in and let us know what you've going on, when it happens and why we want to come.

Sponsored by Patty's Worlds Publishing

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3 pm: Judy and Lucy's Music Memories

Come in and talk with us about music, our favorite subject! What is our topic for this week? Well, you just never know what memory lane Judy and Lucy will lead you down, you'll have to come and find out!

4 pm: Blindness and More

This is for people who have more than one disability

Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group; will not be facilitated by a health care professional; and does not purport to provide mental health services.

5 pm: In Perspective

The unpalatable price of products for people who are blind.

Sponsored by Branco Events

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7 pm: VISAbilities

Tonight, we’re honored to welcome several of our 2025 ACB Scholarship winners—remarkable students pursuing a wide range of fields. As a request that was made to me a number of months ago by Denise Colley, Patty Slaby will be joining us tonight and again next Friday. Patty has served as chair and now vice chair of the Scholarship Committee. She’s gotten to know the winners well and continues Denise’s spirit of encouraging them to stay active within our community.

We’ll also learn about an incredible piece of technology many of us wish we’d had in school—the Monarch.

Please join me in welcoming these outstanding students and future leaders.

Sponsored by VISAbilities

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9 pm: It's Play Time

Meka and Cindy welcome you to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

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9 pm: "You were made for greatness"- Catholic Bible study

Do you long for happiness, purpose, and adventure?
Do you feel empty, confused, or unsatisfied with the world?
If you answer yes to any of these questions then join Us!
Come as you are and meet the only one who can satisfy all the longings of your heart.

All times are listed in Eastern.

9 am: ACB Presents The Daily Schedule

Join your Community Morning Crew for the question of the day; reading of the daily schedule, and sharing time.

Listen on ACB Media 5

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11 am: BITS Presents: The Mentoring Hour

BITS Presents "The Mentoring Hour: Where Your Access Technology Questions Find Answers". This call is designed specifically to help people who are blind or with low vision navigate the fast-changing world of technology. We cover it all: Windows, Android, iOS, and Mac platforms; along with screen readers like JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and Narrator, as well as other assistive technology tools. Bring your questions, and get answers from the BITS team of tech specialist.

Sponsored by BITS

Email: ask@bits-acb.org

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11 am: Saturday Morning Trivia

Play Saturday morning trivia with Danette and your fellow Community members. Some of these are pretty easy. Some will break your brain. Fun and laughter will be plentiful.

12 pm: Blindness Prematurity Call

Join us to share and explore school experiences of growing up with blindness or vision loss. It’s a chance to connect, compare memories, and learn from each other’s journeys.

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1 pm: Friendship Circle

Take your connection to the next level! Participate in smaller gatherings of three to five people in friendship circles and will do them as many times as we can in one hour.

Note: This event is using breakouts. Everyone must identify themselves to participate.

2 pm: Cajun Debate

This call is to debate various topics, such as, canes versus guide-dogs, bus transport versus car transport, and things like that.

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2 pm: Demand Our Access

Jonathan will be using scenarios to demonstrate how to advocate in private housing situations when the property manager knows nothing about our rights. He would love your participation.

Sponsored by Demand Our Access

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3 pm: Personal Finance and Investments

Discussion of personal finance, debt management, and assorted investment techniques. Bring any questions you may have!

4 pm: Tar Heel Tailgate

Your virtual tailgate party is back! Join Bel for games, gab, and good vibes. Tailgating has never been this easy (or this funny). No ticket required!

5 pm: ACBDA: Friends Supporting Friends with Diabetes

"Grab your favorite snack and/or beverage and join us for an hour of all things diabetes. This is an open forum for sharing tips and tricks that may help one better manage one’s diabetes with vision loss! This is a peer to peer support group; any suggested changes should be discussed with your medical team.

Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group; will not be facilitated by a health care professional; and does not purport to provide mental health services."

Sponsored by ACB Diabetics in Action

5 pm: The ACB Prohibited Conduct Policy Workgroup Seeks Member Feedback

Attention ACB Members! Let your voice be heard as you provide feedback to the ACB Prohibited Conduct Policy Workgroup, after reading the second draft of the proposed revisions to the policy disseminated on various ACB email lists.

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6 pm: Basic iPhone Class

Whether you're new to the iPhone or have used one for years, come join us with your questions or problems. We will try to help you use your phone more effectively and efficiently.

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6 pm: Weekend Braille Together - Reading Basics

Join us to discuss braille reading basics. We will cover posture and good practice techniques, as well as list some ways you can get more braille under your fingers.

Sponsored by Braille Together

8 pm: Community Karaoke

Meka and Cindy invite you for another night of karaoke with your community friends. Performances are all pre-recorded. Those wishing to perform should email community@acb.org to be included in the weekly communication.

Note: Please remain muted throughout the evening with only a brief unmuting to  provide verbal applause at the end of each performance. Hosts will mute as needed and remove repeat offenders if necessary.

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