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Thursday, April 24

Location

Teleconference

Details

All times listed are 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.

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

Continuing the bicentennial celebration of the invention of braille code, we will have Braille Trivia game on Louis Braille Part 2 derived from C. Michael Mellor's book: Louis Braille: A Touch of Genius. 
Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind

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1 pm: The Crafting Workshop

Join Tyanne and Desiree as they get into all kinds of crazy crafting projects. You never know what these two creative ladies will get up to.

Sponsored by Hull Foundation and Learning Center

2 pm: Claim Your Happiness

A monthly interactive presentation based on the book Happy for No Reason; a self-help model lead by Darian Slayton Fleming, Certified Happiness Trainer.

Sponsored by Embrace Happiness

3 pm: Money Matters Podcast Prospectives

We will be looking into the financial wisdom of a different personal finance podcast each week. This week come to talk about Jill on Money. This is from the same person as the 13 dumb things smart people do with their money book we read last year. Make sure to subscribe to the email list to get a heads up to our monthly listening schedule.

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Sponsored by Money Matters with MOe

3 pm: Vispero - Manage Browser History in Chrome with JAWS

Join us to learn how to navigate your browser history in Chrome with JAWS, plus search for, access, and delete items.

Sponsored by Vispero

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 Aerobic Instructor and Personal Trainer.

Sponsored by The ACB Get Up and Get Moving Committee

4 pm: Utilizing Your Remaining Sight

Light-your best friend and your worst enemy!
Sponsored by Hull Foundation and Learning Center.

6 pm: Christian Book Chat

We will read and discuss chapter 16 in the preacher and the presidents

6:30 pm: Empowerment Through AI

In this workshop we will look at mobile and desktop solutions to access information, increase productivity and generate images. We will have a discussion about different AI tools available, how they can be utilized in the classroom and to support life skills outside of the classroom personally and professionally.

Sponsored By American Association of Blind Teachers

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7 pm: ADP presents Audio Description Town Hall

Join the Audio Description Project and make your voice heard. Come tell us how you use audio description, what you like about audio description,, and where

Sponsored By The Audio Description Project

7 pm: Show Night

All things Accessible theatre, including screenings.

Arizona Theatre Matters

7:30 pm: Becoming an Entrepreneur

Self-employment, entrepreneurship is often forgotten as a valid career option. Join us as Jason Miller and Kaila Allen, two ACB members, talk about their experience of starting their own business and being self-employed.

Sponsored By ACB Employment Committee

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: Beginning Your VoiceOver Voyage - It's a Date

Join Bel and Rick to learn how you can use the native calendar app on iOS more efficiently. Do you want to learn how to manually add and edit appointments or utilize integrated Reminders in iOS 18? Join us!

8 pm: Table Talk Thursday - A Couch Chat

The topic tonight is how people with various levels of vision feel about others with more or less vision. Why do we feel the way we do? Are we comfortable with our view points and experience? Join Natalie and her guests for this open and frank discussion. All are welcome.

Sponsored by Council of Citizens With Low Vision International

9 pm: Grade Three Braille Get Together

This is a time for those who have studied and mastered Grade Three Braille, to meet and read and practice our Grade Three Braille reading skills.

9 pm: Thursday Nightcap

Join guest facilitator Pam for an hour of lively conversation. What we talk about is anybody's guess!

10 pm: Off the Cuff, Film with Tina

As an avid movie watcher, the discussions you have with your friends about the movies you've seen on the big screen or at home are so interesting to me. The diverse avenues you as an audience member glean from the variety of genres can generate interesting points of view. Now, keeping this in mind, I'd love for you to come join me with a tub of popcorn or your favorite snack and let's talk film.

Sponsored by The Hull foundation and Learning center

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Thu Apr 24, 2025