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20230222 Recipe Swap – It’s Mardi Gras Time Originally Aired February 22, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Get spicy! Bring your beads, and come party with us! We were raging Cajun! Listeners brought their best spicy Cajun recipes, and joined us to share all their favorites. Let the good times roll!

20230221 Unmute Presents Originally Aired February 21, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Attendees 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 Pre...

20230221 Herbie’s Cooking Corner Originally Aired February 21, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Making quick flatbreads. Items: 1 and 2/3 cups plain or whole meal flour 1/2 cup warm water 2 TBSP cooking oil (vegetable or olive) mixing bowl rolling Pin Skillet Access recipes via Dropbox Subscribe to the ACB Cooks email list. Email the ACB Cooks Find Herbie's Cooking Corner on YouTube

Episode Notes Lively Latin An introduction to Latin and its effect on everyday English. Lessons in mythology and Roman civilization will be included.

20230220 Understanding Shortcuts on Apple Devices Originally Aired February 20, 2023, on ACB Media 6 Participants joined Darcy as they continued exploring Shortcuts for Apple devices.

20230220 Presidents Office Hours Originally Aired February 20, 2023, on ACB Media 6 ACB President, Dan Spoone discussed with Deb Cook Lewis (ACB 1st Vice President) about the upcoming Legislative Seminars and surrounding activities. Dan also spoke with Kenneth Simeon SR. (ACB Board Member) about the DKM First Timers Award and the JP Morgan/Chase Leadership Fellow award.

20230220 Lessons in Advocacy from the LGBTQ Plus Community – Allies Originally Aired February 20, 2023, on ACB Media 5 The lessons learned from LGBTQ plus advocacy series concluded with this session. This program focused on the importance of allies in the LGBTQ plus community historically and today. From the founding of BFLAG to the present, BPI ally, Margie Donovan, facilitated this fascinating d...

20230220 BlindShell USA and Beyond 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

20230219 An Information Session on DKM First Timers and JP Morgan-Chase Leadership Fellows Awards Originally Aired February 19, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Jumping into the leadership game? Are you considering applying for either the DKM First Timers Award or the JP Morgan/Chase Leadership Fellow award? Are you still on the fence? Do you have questions about the application process or the experience? If...

20230219 Assistive Technology Office Hours Originally Aired February 19, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Are you looking for assistance, tips, personalized lessons, or just facts on tech? Tony can help you with this. Certified in Apple Macintosh OS, Microsoft Office, JAWS, NVDA, Voiceover, and Fusion, he will do his very best to bring you top level professionalism and answers for your needs surrounding your...

20230219 Meet and Greet – Getting to Know You Originally Aired February 19, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Calling all our ACB Community members as they joined Belinda and RaLynn as they host a casual chat/interview with a different community member each month, who you may or may not know! Who was it this time? Participants had to join us to find out! This call gave us all an opportunity to learn more about...

20230218 Black History Trivia Night – Listen, Laugh, Learn Originally Aired February 18, 2023, on ACB Media 6 Participants joined the Multi-Cultural Affairs committee (MCAC) and ACB Of Maryland as they embarked upon an evening of discovery, education, and fun. They learned about some little known, yet significant, facts about black history which of course are part of American history as well. Spon...

20230218 Basic iPhone Class Originally Aired February 18, 2023, 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.

20230218 Introduction to Personal Finance and Investing Originally Aired February 18, 2023, on ACB Media 5 This session covered a discussion and questions relating to personal finance and investing.

20230218 Demand Our Access Originally Aired February 18, 2023, on ACB Media 5 We discussed service animals under Titles II and III of the ADA. Sponsored by Demand Our Access

20230217 It’s Play Time Originally Aired February 17, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20230216 Let’s Talk Mac Originally Aired February 16, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Darcy Bernard, from Maccessibility, and a valued ACB Community member, talked to us about Shortcuts from a mac perspective.

20230216 Vispero Presentation – Managing Files and Folders in Windows 11 with JAWS Originally Aired February 16, 2023, on ACB Media 5 We discussed how to navigate File Explorer in Windows 11 with JAWS, showed listeners how to create folders, move files, plus manage folders and files. Sponsored by Vispero

20230216 I Love Braille Originally Aired February 16, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Binabi, from Nigeria, shared her experience with learning and using braille as this month’s polestar. Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind Access I Love Braille Archives Subscribe to I Love Braille email list. Email Vileen Shah

20230215 Untangling Transportation – Sign Me Up Originally Aired February 15, 2023, on ACB Media 6 If you need to use ADA paratransit, you need to be eligible. Due to the way the ADA was written, each transit agency’s eligibility certification process is unique which can create confusion. So, by popular demand, we’re untangling ADA paratransit eligibility on this month’s call. We covered: ADA requ...

20230215 It’s Electric Originally Aired February 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.

20230214 Games to Play with Lady A Originally Aired February 14, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Lucy for a discussion of games they can play with an Amazon Echo Device. New games are discussed every time. Listeners are encouraged to bring their own suggestions.

20230214 Unmute Presents Originally Aired February 14, 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 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 Prese...

20230214 Must-Have Apps – Love and Relationships Originally Aired February 14, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Valentine's Day is here, and that means relationships! What is your must-have app related to love and relationships? This could be an app for: Dating Communication coming up with creative dates or keeping the household running smoothly Participants were encouraged to come ready to share!

20230214 Herbie’s Cooking Corner Originally Aired February 14, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Making beef stew. Items needed: 2 pounds stew beef baby potatoes baby carrots diced onions. olive oil minced garlic celery (optional) salt and pepper to taste beef broth heavy pot stove Access recipes via Dropbox Subscribe to ACB Cooks email list. Email the ACB Cooks Find Herbie's Cooking Corner on YouTube