ACB Focus: Entertainment

20230705 1600 The Art of Origami Originally Broadcasted July 5, 2023, on ACB Media   Jade alexander has patented a set of stencils designed to teach Blind and Low vision folks how to enjoy the ancient art of Origami. In this session, attendees  learned to craft an Origami Rainbow and one of the following: Hummingbird, Rose or Model T using these stencils. We discussed how to modify and personalize...

20230704 0700 FIA and BPI Breakfast Originally Broadcasted July 4, 2023, on ACB Media 3   Participants joined Speaker: Jason Castonguay, performer, composer, and tech geek. Manchester, CT.   Edited By:  Doug Hunsinger   Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20230701 1430 3D Immersive Sound Experience Originally Broadcasted July 1, 2023, on ACB Media 3   Back by popular demand, participants cane with Tristan Snyder as he took us on another 3D audio excursion to places real and fantastic. Put on your headphones and tune in to ACB Media to get the full, 3D sound experience, sit back and journey with us as we go from the ordinary to the unbelievable. We'...

20230703 2000 FIA Showcase of the Performing Arts Originally Broadcasted July 3, 2023, on ACB Media   Another outstanding panoply of performances from musicians, poets, and others. The pinnacle of diversity, creativity, and professionalism.       Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20230701 0730 AABT Breakfast Broadcasting-Past, Present and Future Originally Broadcasted July 1, 2023, on ACB Media 3   Participants learned about the fascinating history of broadcasting, explored the current state of broadcasting, and speculated about future trends and changes in the field. Andrea Darlas, Board member of the Museum Of Broadcast Communications, Chicago IL and Senior Director Of C...

20230624 2200 Showcase After Hours Originally Broadcasted June 24, 2023, on ACB Media 1   Attendees participated in our celebration of the Showcase with performers and those behind the scenes who put it all together.   Edited By:  Darcy Burnard       Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20230624 1930 Virtual Showcase of the Performing Arts Originally Broadcasted June 24, 2023, on ACB Media 1   Lay back and groove to a mix of music and poetry through the power of ACB Media.   Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20230624 1730 ACB Families Goes to Camp Originally Broadcasted June 24, 2023, on ACB Media 4   It's summertime - time to sit around the virtual campfire and eat hotdogs and s'mores. Whether you're a kid or a kid at heart, camp is a special experience. Attendees told stories, sang songs, played games-a convention tradition for the entire family.   Edited By:  Darcy Burnard   Find out more at https:...

20230623 1730 Writing, Composing, and Performing Virtually. Originally Broadcasted June 23, 2023, on ACB Media 4   Attendees learned about how a poem got set to music and performed without anyone meeting in person.   Edited By:  Tim Cumings   Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20230622 1730 Digital Musicmaking-Hardware and Software to Make and Mix Music on Keyboard Originally Broadcasted June 22, 2023, on ACB Media 4   Edited By:  Janet Ingber   Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20220704 Blind Dating in a Sighted World - The Non-verbal Cues of Dating Originally Aired July 4, 2022, on ACB Media   **        As someone who lost sight mid-life I am often asked about the visuals in the dating world. In this panel we turned the tables to a few sighted friends as they tell us the visual cues that they respond to and answer questions from our community to dispel the myths and off...

20220706 It's Play Time! Originally Aired July 6, 2022, on ACB Media   If you are looking for social, fun, games, and laughter, we have it all at Its Play Time. This is where, whether in person or via Zoom, you can play, you can cheer, and you can be guaranteed a night to remember! Teams were created on the fly, participation may or may not be dependent on volunteering, and winners will not only e...

20220706 GDUI - Wrap-up and Awards Originally Aired July 6, 2022, on ACB Media   ·        GDUI Awards (Margie Donovan, Awards Chair, Folsom, CA), ·        Drawing of four winners of plush pups in harness ·        The Blessing of past, present, and future guide dogs, puppy raisers, handlers, and those who love them - Audrey Gunter and Laurel Jean Walden, Charleston, SC   Edited By:  Douglas Hunsing...

20220703 Everyone Can Play Originally Aired July 3, 2022, on ACB Media   Resources and ideas for accessible toys and games were shared among Family-tested tips from parents, grandparents and teachers alike.   Edited By: Regina Marie   Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20220702 Furry Tails Originally Aired July 2, 2022, on ACB Media   There have been so many "Furry Skilled Professionals" over the years who will always live in our hearts and memories. Sunday Edition and GDUI wanted to recognize some of these amazing Guides. Attendees joined us as we remembered and honored these wonderful dogs and their handlers.   Edited By: Michael Moran   Find out mor...

20220625 ACBL Milly's Place Originally Aired June 25, 2022, on ACB Media Listeners shared stories about their local Lions Club activities. They brought their favorite chips, sandwiches and beverages and had a roaring good time with Lions across the country. All Lions, friends of Lions, and anyone interested in becoming a Lion were welcome. Edited By: Douglas Hunsinger Find out more at https://acb-...

20220623 Prose and Poetry Reading Originally Aired June 23, 2022, on ACB Media Attendees shared some of their original work or just listened. Facilitator: Carla Hayes McMurray, PA Co-sponsored by FIA and ACB Next Generation Edited By: Larry Gassman Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20220625 The Art of Disability Culture: Nontraditional Visually-Impaired Artist panel Originally Aired June 25, 2022, on ACB Media Visually-impaired artists from different creative springboards: • pottery • graphical art • movement • theater shared their experiences presenting and working with curators to provide interactive and accessible connections to their work. Edited By: Douglas Hunsinger Fi...

20220624 You Gotta Have Harp Originally Aired June 24, 2022, on ACB Media Attendees relaxed while learning about the harp through presentations and performances. In honor of FIA past president Lynn Hedl. Presenters: • Nancy Pendegraph, Huntsville, AL • Jason Castonguay, Manchester, CT Edited By: Tony Swartz Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20220624 Showcase of the Performing Arts Originally Aired June 24, 2022, on ACB Media Listeners got ready for another outstanding panoply of performances from musicians, poets, and others. The pinnacle of diversity, creativity, and professionalism. Co-sponsors: · Friends In Art · ACB Next Generation Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20220625 ACB Families Goes to Camp Originally Aired June 25, 2022, on ACB Media Edited By: Brian McCallen Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20220623 AI in Music and Pictures Originally Aired June 23, 2022, on ACB Media Attendees explored how artificial intelligence interacts with music, pictures, and blindness. Edited By: Michael Moran Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

~~ACBF Your Family History - Connect the Dots and Grow the Branches: Mobile apps and podcasts and webinars; newspapers and family memories and yearbooks; new technology that brings family photos to life and much more. Find new and updated ways to begin your family tree or add new branches to your existing research. Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 18~~

~~Voices from Around the World - Ten Voices, Ten Worlds: This is our tenth annual Voices from Around the World celebration, so we decided to pull out all the stops. This year, it was decided to take a deep dive into issues surrounding culture and disability. Some cultures embrace it while others may relegate the members who are blind or have low vision to a fate worse than death. This year’s panel...

BPI Behind the Makeup: The Art and History of Drag: This comprehensive conversation about the art of drag performance featured the history, art and stories surrounding this well revered part of the LGBTQ experience. The presentation also featured the world's first ever audio described drag performance. ~~Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 21~~