ACB Events

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Community Call - Security and Maintenance Best Practices with Apple - August 7, 2020 Aug 18, 2020

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Is my identity safe? Should I open that attachment? Do I really need a passcode? Why should I change my password? How do I clean my iPhone? Is Alexa spying on me? Are public Wi-Fi networks safe? And what about that debate about closing apps? These questions and more will be discussed and answered at this important session with Matt Vollbrecht, Certified Apple Teacher. We will make security and maintenance simple and easy to understand, and we’ll provide some tips and common sense guidelines to help you stay safe and secure in the tech world.

Community Call - ACB Radio Round Table for August 7, 2020 - Meet the Broadcasters Aug 18, 2020

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Meet Some Broadcasters. Learn of their inspirations and share in their experiences.

Community Call - VisAbilities - Visually-impaired Seniors Abilities - August 6, 2020 Aug 18, 2020

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Early signs of dementia – something we often think about but know little about. This is our opportunity to speak with my guest, Paul Raia, Ph.D. , Clinical Gerontologist who also happens to be blind. What are the signs? What steps can help us whether for ourselves or a family member? Where to turn? These and other questions will be discussed with time for Q&A following his presentation. Join us for this invaluable discussion regardless of age.

Community Call - Tips and Tricks for around the House - August 6, 2020 Aug 18, 2020

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We’ve all come to vision loss in different ways and times in our lives. Here’s an opportunity to ask those, “How do you do this?” questions and share tried and true techniques with one another. Join Elizabeth Bowden for a candid chat of sharing, and let’s help each other make our lives a little easier in the process.

Community Call - Technology Learning Lab - August 6, 2020 Aug 18, 2020

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Come to learn about and discuss various technology topics. These could include learning about iPhone and iPad apps, feature demonstrations, as well as answering questions asked by participants. Shawn Thiel from ACB of Ohio will do his best to ensure that audio from the iOS device, computer, Victor Reader stream, Etc. is put through his mixer to be as clear as possible.

CommunityCall - Resolutions Committee Open Call - August 6, 2020 Aug 18, 2020

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Come join the Resolutions committee to read through and discuss a few more resolutions to be presented to the ACB board.

Community Call - How to Learn a Foreign Language with Success - August 6, 2020 Aug 18, 2020

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Carla Hayes, an experienced foreign language teacher and translator and CEO of Lengua-Learn Communications, MCMurray, PA, will discuss choosing a foreign language to study and the most effective methods and techniques for successfully learning the language of your choice. She will also present some language learning resources and answer your questions.

Community Call - Taking Care of Our Mental Health – Support Groups, What You Need to Know - August 4, 2020 Aug 18, 2020

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This presentation by Jessie L. Rayl, Ed.D., will offer help in finding support groups, selecting one that is right for you, and, how you can start your own support group.

Community Call - Census - Make Sure You and Everyone You Know are Counted Aug 09, 2020

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CommunityCall - It's Play Time! - July 31, 2020 Aug 09, 2020

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