ACB Events

Join Jessie Rayl, Ed.D. from West Virginia for a guided meditation to help you start your week on a positive note.

Delivery, takeout and online grocery shopping aren’t new services, but what happens when these services become the primary means of grocery shopping for millions of Americans? This conversation will be hosted by the ACB Information Access Committee.

Did somebody leave the door unlocked? Wondering if the lights are on? Want to adjust the thermostat or brew the coffee while still in bed? We’ve got the solution. In this 90 minute presentation, you’ll learn about HomeKit, Apple’s home automation platform, discuss various home automation concepts, specific smart home and home security devices, and ways to automate your home, and various smart speakers like the HomePod, Amazon Echo, and more, all presented from the perspective of a full time Voiceover user. Matt Vollbrecht, Certified Apple Teacher, will share how to make your home work for you.

This psychoeducational presentation, led by Jessie Rayl, Ed.D., will help participants increase their physical, mental and spiritual awareness by mindfulness training. Participants will learn the art of meditation, connecting with their present, and replacing unhelpful thoughts with helpful thoughts. Evidenced research demonstrates that meditation and mindfulness improves ability to focus, decreases depression, anxiety and may prevent or improve stress responses. It is a win-win for everyone.

This week, Tyson joins us a little earlier than normal and covers a smorgasbord of functions requested by listeners, including internet radio, podcasts, talking book navigation and several others.

Enjoy word games? This is the call for you!

The full description for this event is not available. Blindfold Bowling is discussed, among other interactive games.

Join in on the fun and sweeping adventure as we take you through the wonderful world of text based gaming. Have your questions ready as this is an interactive demonstration of 3 of the games out there.
Choice of Games is a free, magnificent library of interactive novels: action, adventure, drama, historical, war, humor, supernatural, and more. These games are entirely text-based—without graphics or sound effects.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/choice-of-games/id1363309257
hearts choice is free with in app purchases. How will you find your Happily Ever After? The choice is yours! Become the main character of a romance novel and choose your path to love.
https://apps.apple.com/za/app/hearts-choice/id1487052276
Hosted Games is free with in app purchases. The choice is yours! Joust for love and glory, solve an eldritch murder, find romance, or battle aliens with Magitek?
https://apps.apple.com/za/app/hosted-games/id1302297731
Presenters: Tyson Ernst and Meka White.

Claire Stanley and Rebecca Bridges will provide several fun suggestions to where tourists should visit the next time they are in the greater-Washington DC area. They will have fun talking about their own experiences, point out what is best for families, first time visitors, students, etc., and make sure to point out accessibility features for blind and visually impaired travelers.

Due to the current pandemic, many of us have suddenly begun working from home. If this is you, or might become you, join us as we discuss the challenges and benefits of our new working normal. Hosted by Ray Campbell, First VP of ACB.