Programs & Events
OTBS Book Discussion Groups
For more information about either of our book groups, or to request a book, please call OTBS at 248-650-5681 or 1-800-774-4542.First Monday Monthly Book Club
You are invited to join this group of OTBS patrons for a stimulating discussion of some great books. Meetings are on the first Monday of the month at 1:00 pm. To join the call, dial 888-916-5522. No PIN or password is needed.
Monday, August 3 at 1 p.m. (In-person) - FH Brunch Factory, 25938 Middlebelt Rd., Farmington Hills MI, 48336
Join us for an in person meeting! Come with a book recommendation to share with the group. Food available for purchase. Please call 248-650-5681 to RSVP
September 7: No meeting due to the Labor Day holiday.
October 5: Cheesecake: A Novel by Mark Kurlansky DB134728
Third Wednesday Monthly Book Club
This group meets at 1 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month. To join the call, dial 888-916-5522. No pin or password is necessary.
August: No Meeting
September 16: Weird Universe: Everything We Don’t Know About Space (and Why It’s Important) by Erika Hamden DB134289
October 21: Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn DB 110076
New Program! Where it’s A.T.
Each month Chad will host a discussion on Accessible Technology (A.T.) topics over the phone. If you have questions, call Chad 248-650-5683.
Second Monday of each month at 1 p.m.:
To join the call, dial 888-916-5522. No pin or password is needed.
August 10: Ray-Ban Meta Glasses- Introduction to the glasses’ many features that help promote independence including describing your surroundings, making calls and texts, and internet research.
September 14: Humanware eReader- Introduction to its features including accessing braille books from BARD and other services. Connecting and controlling your computer and smartphone will also be covered.
October 12: Siri and Hey Google(Gemini)- Introduction to using Siri and Hey Google’s features built into your iPhone and Android smartphone to complete everyday tasks and promote independence.
Dial-In Discussion Group
Each month we will gather to discuss various topics over the phone. This group meets on the third Monday of each month. Dial 888-916-5522 to join the program. No pin or password is necessary. For updated information about monthly topics, call 248-650-7150.
August 24, 1 p.m.: Vicky Preddy from Vanda Pharmaceuticals shares information and resources about Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder, a common disorder for people who are blind. (Note: this meeting is the fourth Monday of August)
September 21, 1 p.m.: Dan Mancina, a blind skateboarder who made a skatepark designed for the visually impaired, will join us to tell his story and all about his skate park project. He shares his skate videos on his instagram account, @danthemancina.
October 19, 1 p.m.: ACB Get Up and Get Moving Committee talks about their mission to engage, empower, and educate individuals to help everyone take responsibility over their own health.