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20230516 Unmute Presents Originally Broadcasted May 16, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants join us each week as we share updates on the access technology community and answer your questions regarding iPhones, Androids, Mac, and Windows. We also give participants insight into new apps, helpful information to stay up to date on accessibility technology, and the best podcasts to listen to. Sponsored b...

20230516 Herbie's Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted May 16, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Tori and me as we took attendees on another cooking adventure. This time: Spicy Roasted Chicken. If cooking with us, you will need the following: 1/4 cup breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 8 chicken thighs, (Can sub...

20230515 BlindShell 101 and Beyond Originally Broadcasted May 15, 2023, on ACB Media 5   BlindShell Classic 2 is an accessible cell phone with tactile buttons. Whether you are a new user or are curious about its many features, participants joined Michael Babcock for an instructional session about how to use the device.   Sponsored by BlindShell USA

20230513 ACB Home, Garden, and Agriculture-Medicinal Herbs Originally Broadcasted May 13, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Jasmine returned to talk with us about growing and using medicinal herbs. Subscribe to our email list.

20230513 Doing Braille Digitally Originally Broadcasted May 13, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Discussing all things digital braille and braille displays. This week, we had the privilege of hearing from Alan Holst, who discussed using the braille display on the mac. Email Nicki

20230512 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted May 12, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20230512 Blind Since Birth Originally Broadcasted May 12, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Bel for an opportunity to discuss a range of topics on how we relate to the world around us, as individuals who have been blind since birth. Those who experienced sight loss later in life were encouraged to join and share their perspectives as well. The beauty of this call is that we can all learn fr...

20230511 The Fine Art of Delegation-part II Originally Broadcasted May 11, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined us for part II of a discussion on the Art of Delegation. Continuing from our event held at the 2023 DC Leadership Seminar, where attendees discussed their tips and tricks for delegating affiliate responsibilities to committees and individuals alike.  Sponsored by the Berl Colley Lead...

20230511 Lets Talk Mac Originally Broadcasted May 11, 2023, on ACB Media 5 This time, Text Edit, Pages, and Word were discussed. Three different word processing applications, two of which are built-in to the Mac. Herbie gave a basic overview of the differences between the three and demoed basic navigation techniques for each of them.

20230511 Vispero Presentation Originally Broadcasted May 11, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants learned how to access the JAWS Notification History, plus received details about recent enhancements to this feature. Sponsored by Vispero

20230511 I Love Braille-I Have a Question Originally Broadcasted May 11, 2023, on ACB Media 5 This week, participants asked and answered braille-related questions. Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind Subscribe to the I Love Braille email list! Access Archives Email Vileen Shah

20230510 Recipe Swap – What Will You Make for Mothers Day Originally Broadcasted May 10, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Mother’s Day is fast approaching! Whether you will be with your mother in person or only in spirit, what would you want to make for her on Mother’s Day or what was your favorite food that she made for you? Attendees shared their recipes for our next recipe swap and told us what their favor...

20230510 In the Kitchen with Courtney Originally Broadcasted May 10, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Courtney as she made Turtle Brownies. No actual turtles are required for this chocolatey recipe. subscribe to the ACB Cooks list!

20230509 Helpful Hints on Using Homophones Originally Broadcasted May 9, 2023, on ACB Media 5 In your writing, do you know when to use H-E-A-R and H-E-R-E? Or maybe you confuse L-E-D with L-E-A-D (the metal). These words are called homophones, which are words that sound the same, but differ in meaning and spelling. Participants joined Mary Haupt to learn to use them correctly.

20230509 Games to Play with Lady A Originally Broadcasted May 9, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Lucy for a discussion of games they can play with their Amazon Echo Device. New games are discussed all the time. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own suggestions.

20230509 Unmute Presents Originally Broadcasted May 9, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants join us each week as we share updates on the access technology community and answer your questions regarding iPhones, Androids, Mac, and Windows. We also give your insight into new apps, helpful information to stay up to date on accessibility technology, and the best podcasts to listen to. Sponsored by Unmute...

20230509 Herbies Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted May 9, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined tori and me as we took listeners on another cooking adventure. This time: Enchilada's If cooking with us, you will need the following: Corn Tortillas Grated Cheese like Cheddar Red or Green Enchilada Sauce Cream of Mushroom Soup desired precooked meat like Chicken any extra toppings like Lettuce,...

20230508 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted May 8, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.

20230508 BlindShell 101 and Beyond Originally Broadcasted May 8, 2023, on ACB Media 5 BlindShell Classic 2 is an accessible cell phone with tactile buttons. Whether you are a new user or are curious about its many features, participants joined Diane Ducharme for an instructional session about how to use the device. Sponsored by BlindShell USA

20230508 Stranded at the curb by a rideshare driver-Now what. Originally Broadcasted May 8, 2023, on ACB Media 6 You request a Rideshare ride and have just realized that your driver has canceled, due to the presence of your guide dog. Many of us who use Rideshare and travel with our guides have experienced this many times over and in many ways (the driver cancels before arriving, the driver arrive...

20230508 Bookability - More Goodreads Shenanigans Originally Broadcasted May 8, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined the Bookability gang as they continued their deep dive into Goodreads. This week we emphasized shelves, discussed profiles, going through some settings, and putting the final changes on your Goodreads experience. If you haven't yet created an account, you can do so by going to w...

20230508 It's 7-up Time. Originally Broadcasted May 8, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Do you want solutions for organizing your kitchen? Do you want new gadgets to make your life easier? Participants joined the Mountain State Council of the Blind at their Tupperware fundraiser party. There were demonstrations of the products as well as prizes that were won! Sponsored by Mountain State Council of the Blind

20230505 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted May 5, 2023, on ACB Media 5 We discussed the history of the Carroll Center for the Blind

20230505 It’s Play Time Originally Broadcasted May 5, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20230504 Vispero Presentation Originally Broadcasted May 4, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants were shown how to bookmark a page, access the Bookmarks bar, and manage existing bookmarks. Sponsored by Vispero