ACB Community

20260609 Herbie's Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted June 9, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined me for another cooking adventure. This time: Dump Cobbler presented by Cindy Labon. If you cook along, you need the following: • 4 cups fresh or already thawed fruit • juice of 1 lemon (or equivalent of bottled lemon juice), • ½ cup sugar • pinch of salt • 1 ½ cups of flour • ½ teaspo...

20260608 Bookability Originally Broadcasted June 8, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Meka and other bookish friends of the community as we answered fun questions, gave lots of book recommendations, and extended your book lists to infinite and beyond.

20260608 Advice from a Blind Master Gardener Originally Broadcasted June 8, 2026, on ACB Media 6 Christine L. Appert, EdD Is a blind master gardener. Participants learned tips and techniques for preparing and creating a thriving container garden and apply basic concepts for container gardening to outdoor and indoor planting. The discussion concluded with possibilities for growing ornamentals, poll...

20260608 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted June 8, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.

20260607 Birding with Lucy at Mockingbird Hill Originally Broadcasted June 7, 2026, on ACB Media 5 This call was about doves including the Eurasian Collared-Dove and Mourning Dove. Join “The Chirp Circuit for Blind Birders on WhatsApp.

20260607 ICB Meet & Greet-Connecting the Blind/visually Impaired Community Across the Land of Lincoln Originally Broadcasted June 7, 2026, on ACB Media 6 The Illinois Council of the Blind invited newcomers and members - everyone is welcome! Participants learned about ICB activities, affiliates, chapters, and committees. They explored ways to engage and was entered into a door prize drawing. Fo...

20260606 Basic iPhone Class Originally Broadcasted June 6, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Whether you're new to the iPhone or have used one for years, participants joined us with their questions and problems. We try to help you use your phone more effectively and efficiently.

20260606 Blindness Prematurity Call Activities of Daily Living Originally Broadcasted June 6, 2026, on ACB Media 5 We talked about tips for cutting meat and other daily chores.

20260606 ASK Bits Originally Broadcasted June 6, 2026, on ACB Media 6 Participants joined us to explore today’s tech across Windows, Android, iOS, and Mac, along with screen readers and helpful assistive tools. Bring your questions and connect with our BITS team for tips, tricks, and real-world advice to help make your tech work for you. Sponsored by: Blind Information Technology Solutions ask@bit...

20260605 It's Play Time Originally Broadcasted June 5, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20260605 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted June 5, 2026, on ACB Media 5 This episode featured Avi Nelson, Former Radio Talk Show Host in the Boston area. Sponsored by: Branco Events

20260604 Learning How to Use the DA2 Player Originally Broadcasted June 4, 2026, on ACB Media Zoo Today we had a bit of an adventure: we walked through how to safely delete your Bard account and then we started playing with the settings menu so you can make your player yours. Don’t forget to bring something to take notes it’s going to be fun!

20260604 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted June 4, 2026, on ACB Media 5 On Thursday, our guest speaker, Divya Bijur, spoke on ""The challenges I face as a blind physiotherapist and how I find braille handy. Divya is a licensed physiotherapist and runs two clinics of her own in addition to doing multiple other activities. The topic is so unique! Do not miss! " Sponsored by: East...

20260603 Cooking with Vision Loss with the Blind Kitchen Originally Broadcasted June 3, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Cooking with vision loss can be challenging but it can also be very rewarding. Participants joined the conversation with Chef Debra, the Executive Chef and Founder of the Blind Kitchen, to learn about and share adaptive cooking tools and strategies for cooking safely, confidently, and indep...

20260603 Cookin' Up a Song - Voice Training Originally Broadcasted June 3, 2026, on ACB Media Zoom Participants joined us for our 6th fun voice class with Carole! We reviewed more singing basics and then took turns for questions or short solos. If singing, practice in advance one verse or one chorus from a favorite song. This will be without accompaniment, and we look forward to hearing from you!...

20260602 A Blind View - Beyond the Super Blind Myth Originally Broadcasted June 2, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Bel for a real, honest conversation about the contrast between “super accomplished” blind folks and the everyday blind experiences most of us live. We explored how these differences shape our self-confidence, expectations, and sense of community. Contact The Facilitator

20260602 Abacus Made Simple Originally Broadcasted June 2, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Even though we have our computers and smart phones to help us with math calculations, an abacus is just fun to use! If you used an abacus before and just want a refresher, or if you have never used one, this class is fun and easy!

20260602 Herbie's Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted June 2, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined me for another cooking adventure. This time: a Panel discussion on kitchen Safety. Herbie takes requests for future recipes or if you want to present a cooking demo. Subscribe to the ACB Cooks email list Email the ACB Cooks Find the Cooking Corner on Youtube Find most of my recipes he...

20260601 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted June 1, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.

20260530 Emergency Preparedness Originally Broadcasted May 30, 2026, on ACB Media 6 Paul Edwards led a discussion on emergency preparedness for people with visual impairments, covering hurricanes, wildfires, chemical spills, and evacuation planning. Learn what steps to take, which local and state organizations to know, and how disability-specific rules apply during emergencies. Sponsored by: Flori...

20260529 It's Play Time Originally Broadcasted May 29, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20260529 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted May 29, 2026, on ACB Media 5 This episode featured Caitlin Lee Development Officer and Marathon Winner. Sponsored by: Branco Events

20260528 ACB Membership Committee Originally Broadcasted May 28, 2026, on ACB Media 6 On this call, Janet Dickelman let participants know about the ways you can access the convention- online, Zoom, and in person. She gave highlights for you to review during registration and how you can register. Sponsored by: ACB Membership Committee

20260528 Government Employment Originally Broadcasted May 28, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined us to learn about helpful insights to gaining employment from the Government Employees affiliate members as they navigate employment opportunities with city, county and state and federal government entities. Learn what certifications are in demand that can enhance your experience. Bring your ques...

20260528 Learning How to Use the DA2 Player Originally Broadcasted May 28, 2026, on ACB Media Zoom We dove into how books are structured like unlocking a hidden map so we can navigate through them with ease and excitement.