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American Council of the Blind: Upcoming Events

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Organized by American Council of the Blind

(UTC)

This is a virtual event: https://www.acb.org/events

Description

For details on how to join our community events, send an email to: [email protected]. If your state or special interest affiliate would like your event listed on our Events page, send the information to: [email protected].

9am: 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.)

11am: Throwback Thursday

This call is an opportunity for us to discuss and enjoy stories from our past

12pm: I Love Braille

Participants can ask braille related questions and share their unique experience with learning braille. Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind. (Listen on ACB Media 5.)

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Email Vileen Shah

1pm: Free to Be Me- Books and More

A place to enjoy conversation about books or whatever’s on your mind. Come as you are. Ready to have fun.

Subscribe to the Free To Be email list

4pm: 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.

6pm: Christian Book Chat

We will be reading “Angels: Who They Are, What They Know, and What the Bible Says,” by David Jeremiah.

8pm: 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.

8pm: Table Talk Thursday

Join us at the table to catch up on coming events, all that kept us busy over the summer, a visit with a popular exhibitor from convention, and some special announcements. There's a seat for everyone at the table.

Sponsored by Council of Citizens with Low Vision.

8:30pm: Behind the Music, Your Song Your Story – Celebrating Each Other

This special bonus week is dedicated to karaoke performances that moved you. If there has been a performance that moved you, please reach out to the performer to ask if you can share. Please be prepared to explain why the performance moved you. If you’re not a Karaoke junkie like us but you have a performance to share… bring it. Spoken word and original music is welcome also. Please send your submissions to be included in the set list by 4pm Thursday using the email address [email protected]. Put “Behind the Music” in the subject line. (Listen on ACB Media 5.)

9pm: Grade Three 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.

9pm: Thursday Nightcap

Join Diane for an hour of lively conversation, what we will talk about is anybody’s guess!

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