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20230327 How to make physician care a positive experience Originally Broadcasted March 27, 2023, on ACB Media 5   What can we do to improve our experiences with health care providers? How do we express our needs for reasonable accommodations? Do we have choices? What are they? Participants joined AAVL on How to Make Your Physician Care experience a positive one.   Sponsored by Alliance on Aging an...

20230327 BlindShell 101 and Beyond Originally Broadcasted March 27, 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

20230326 ACB Membership Focus on state conventions Originally Broadcasted March 26, 2023, on ACB Media 6   Participants Joined us to learn about several state conventions. They learned all about how they'll meet, programs and events, as well as logistics and exhibits. We heard from Florida, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Dakota, Arizona, Mississippi, and Hawaii.

20230325 Who Moved My Cheese Originally Broadcasted March 25, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Participants grabbed a cup of coffee and joined Anthony and Lucy as they unpacked, discussed, and shared gems about the book Who Moved My Cheese? (DB49513) by Spencer Johnson. This book has the potential to add value, provide encouragement and increase hope.  Consider how fear can affect our relationships, affect...

20230324 It’s Play Time Originally Broadcasted March 24, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Meka and Cindy welcomed attendees to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20230318 Demand Our Access Originally Broadcasted March 18, 2023, on ACB Media 5 There was an update on Desiree's Air Carrier Access Act complaint and an interactive discussion about filing complaints and the podcast. Sponsored by Demand Our Access

20230323 Vispero Presentation – Using JAWS Quick Settings for Formatting a Word Document Originally Broadcasted March 23, 2023, on ACB Media 5   We showed participants JAWS Quick settings for reading heading announcements, Style changes, and bullet type indication.   Sponsored by Vispero

20230321 Unmute Presents Originally Broadcasted March 21, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants join us each week as we share updates on the access technology community and answered your questions regarding iPhones, Androids, Mac, and Windows. We also gave listeners insights into new apps, helpful information to stay up to date on accessibility technology, and the best podcasts to listen to. Sponsored...

20230321 Herbie’s Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted March 21, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Herbie and Tori to make spaghetti. Dial (662) 443-2664 for the ingredients list. Access recipes via Dropbox Subscribe to the ACB Cooks email list. Email the ACB Cooks Find Herbie's Cooking Corner on YouTube

20230320 BlindShell 101 and Beyond Originally Broadcasted March 20, 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

20230318 ACB Community Celebration and Town Hall Meeting Originally Broadcasted March 18, 2023, on ACB Media 5 It was time to celebrate! It has been 3 years since the ACB Community was started! Wow, can you believe it? The Community Support Committee invited participants to come and share some laughs and Community stories with us! We wanted to hear your thoughts and feedback about the Community. S...

20230317 It’s Play Time Originally Broadcasted March 17, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed attendees to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20230316 Let’s Talk Mac Originally Broadcasted March 16, 2023, on ACB Media 5 This is where we discuss all aspects of the Mac and what it can do. This time, various built-in productivity apps for the Mac. The Highlights were Contacts and Calendar. There was some time for general Mac questions.

20230316 Vispero Presentation – Using JAWS Speech and sound Schemes in Word Originally Broadcasted March 16, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants learned how to use an existing JAWS Speech and Sounds Scheme to locate text with a certain font, color, or other formatting attribute and how to create a new scheme. Sponsored by Vispero

20230316 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted March 16, 2023, on ACB Media 5 This month's polestar, Debora of Canada, shared her experiences with learning and using braille.

20230315 Untangling Transportation - Magical Advocacy in the Magic City Originally Broadcasted March 15, 2023, on ACB Media 6 Untangling Transportation turned one in March, and we celebrated with a magic show. Sunday Edition’s own, Anthony Corona, joined us to discuss the work that two Florida Council of the Blind local chapters and others in the Miami disability community have been doing to advoc...

20230315 It’s Electric Originally Broadcasted March 15, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants talked about the small kitchen appliances they love so much: Instant Pots air fryers slow cookers coffee makers microwave ovens and more Participants were encouraged to ask their questions, and share their favorite appliances, tips, resources, and recipes.

20230314 Games to Play with Lady A Originally Broadcasted March 14, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Lucy for a discussion of games they can play with their Amazon Echo Devices. New games are discussed every time. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own suggestions.

20230314 Unmute Presents Originally Broadcasted March 14, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants join us each week as we share updates on the access technology community and answered your questions regarding iPhones, Androids, Mac, and Windows. We also gave listeners insights into new apps, helpful information to stay up to date on accessibility technology, and the best podcasts to listen to. Sponsored...

20230314 Herbie’s Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted March 14, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined tori and Herbie as they took you on another cooking adventure. This time: Home Made Pizza. You will need the following: Sugar Warm Water Salt Flour Oil Corn Meal tomato Sauce Tomato Paste Garlic Oregano Cheese optional toppings mixing bowl Rolling Pin Oven Towards the end Tori offered some ad...

20230313 Understanding Shortcuts on Apple Devices Originally Broadcasted March 13, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Darcy as we continued to explore Shortcuts on iOS. This week, we looked at lists, and the repeat action.

20230311 ACB Home, Garden, and agriculture, - Keeping Poultry Originally Broadcasted March 11, 2023, on ACB Media 5   our guest discussed keeping different kinds of poultry. Whether you are interested in having a few hens in your backyard or venturing into larger poultry pursuits, participants joined us to explore  considerations for choosing and caring for poultry.   Subscribe to Homesteading by...

20230311 Doing Braille Digitally Originally Broadcasted March 11, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Listeners discussed all things digital braille and braille displays. This week, Nicki demonstrated how to copy and open .brf books from BARD on the Brailliant and the Focus. Email Nicki

20230310 It’s Play Time Originally Broadcasted March 10, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Meka and Cindy welcomed listeners to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20230309 Vispero Presentation – Five Need-To-Know JAWS Quick Settings for Excel Originally Broadcasted March 9, 2023, on ACB Media 5   We showed listeners how to use JAWS Quick Settings to specify how you monitor cells, manage cell properties, and adjust reading settings.   Sponsored by Vispero