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20230131 Games to Play with Lady A Originally Aired January 31, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Lucy for a discussion of games you can play with your Amazon Echo Device. New games are discussed every time. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own suggestions.

20230131 Unmute Presents Originally Aired January 31, 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 provided insight into new apps, helpful information to stay up to date on accessibility technology, and the best podcasts to listen to. Sponsored by Unmute Pr...

20230131 Herbie’s Cooking Corner Originally Aired January 31, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Making homemade sandwich bread. Items: 2 1/2 cups water 1/3 cup sugar 4 1/2 teaspoons rapid rise yeast 3 tablespoons softened butter 8 cups flour Extra butter mixing bowl mixer (optional) loaf pans Access recipes via Dropbox Subscribe to the ACB Cooks email list. Email the ACB Cooks Find Herbie's Cooking Corner on Y...

20230130 BlindShell 101 and Beyond Originally Aired January 30, 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

20230130 Understanding Shortcuts on Apple Devices Originally Aired January 30, 2023, on ACB Media 6 Participants joined Darcy as we began to explore the basics of Shortcuts. This week, we looked at actions and how they connect together.

20230128 ACB Board of Publications Town Hall Originally Aired January 28, 2023, on ACB Media 6 What’s happening with the BOP in 2023? Participants heard from members of the ACB Board of Publications, and they wanted to hear from listeners too! They discussed the annual BOP awards, encouraged people to subscribe to and write for the ACB Voices Blog, share some ACB Braille Forum tips, and more.

20230128 Doing Braille Digitally Originally Aired January 28, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants discussed all things relating to braille displays and digital braille. Email Nikki, the event facilitator if you would like to talk about your braille display.

20230128 Florida Council of the Blind Community Call Originally Aired January 28, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Our presenter at our January meeting was James Rosa. He provide a general overview on the Lions Eye Institute (the Eye Bank) and all the efforts being made to help visually impaired individuals in both the transplant and research fields. This would include the cornea transplant surgery, as well a...

20230127 It’s Play Time Originally Aired January 27, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed listeners to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20230126 Vispero Presentation – Using JAWS Speech History Originally Aired January 26, 2023, on ACB Media 5 We showed participants how to access JAWS Speech History and discussed how they can benefit from this feature. Sponsored by Vispero

20230126 I Love Braille – Braille Fun Originally Aired January 26, 2023, on ACB Media 5 I Love Braille featured some interesting braille puzzles. Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind Access I Love Braille Archives Subscribe to I Love Braille email list. Email Vileen Shah

20230125 Access to the Ballot – A History Originally Aired January 25, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined the Multi-Cultural Affairs Committee to continue to honor DR Martin Luther King JR and learn about the history of voting rights in the United States. We discussed how voter suppression meant to target nonwhite Americans has also caused the suppression of the vote for people with disabili...

20230125 Recipe Swap – Celebrate Sheila’s Birthday Originally Aired January 25, 2023, on ACB Media 5 After three years of calls, this is the first time it has fallen on Sheila’s birthday. Listeners were encouraged to bring a recipe for what you would make if you were at Sheila’s birthday party. Food, drinks, or just come wish her a happy birthday! She hopes you can join the celebration!

20230124 Unmute Presents Originally Aired January 24, 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 P...

20230124 Herbie’s Cooking Corner Originally Aired January 24, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Making French Toast: 1 large egg or two egg whites 1/4 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 8 (1 inch thick) cut slices French or Italian bread cooking spray or vegetable oil skillet mixing bowl whisk Access recipes via Dropbox Subscribe to the ACB Cooks email list. Email the ACB Cooks F...

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

20230123 Bookability Originally Aired January 23, 2023, on ACB Media 5 The boy who lived. Children having adventures in a box car. A land hidden inside of a wardrobe. The adventures of tiny people in a country house in the middle of England. These are some of the stories that have helped to form the people that we are, solidified our love of different genres, and often provide a sense of comfort a...

20230123 Is A Cruise Right for You Originally Aired January 23, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Have you thought about taking a cruise? What do you need to plan for? How far in advance do you need to plan? Speakers were: Ron Pettit from Royal Cruise Line Haylie Gallacher from White Cane Travel Vicki Ratcliffe There was time for participants to ask their questions. Sponsored by Alliance on Aging and Vision Lo...

20230123 Understanding Shortcuts on iOS Devices Originally Aired January 23, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Darcy for the first in a series of discussions of the Shortcuts app on Apple devices. We began by talking about what Shortcuts are and how you can use them.

20230122 ACB Membership Focus Originally Aired January 22, 2023, on ACB Media 6 This membership focus event topic was how your affiliate can set goals you can accomplish. Speakers were: Doug Powell, President Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss Amanda Selm, President of ACB Next Generation David Kingsberry, President Bay State Council of the Blind Trampes Brown, President North Dakota Association of...

20230122 Meet and Greet – Getting to Know You Originally Aired January 22, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Calling all our ACB Community members! Participants join Belinda and RaLynn as they host a casual chat/interview with a different community member every month, who you may or may not know! Who was it this time? Listeners must join us to find out! This call gives us all an opportunity to learn more about...

20230121 Demand Our Access Originally Aired January 21, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants learned how to file a complaint with the Department of Transportation under the Air Carrier Access Act. Sponsored by Demand Our Access

20230120 It’s Play Time Originally Aired January 20, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20230119 Let’s Talk Mac Originally Aired January 19, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Getting acquainted with your mac. What do you need to know to get started? Herbie went over : basic keyboard commands common keyboard commands throughout apps how to learn more keyboard commands

20230119 Vispero Presentation – Customizing Web Settings with JAWS Originally Aired January 19, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants learned three ways to improve their web browsing experience by customizing their web settings with JAWS. Sponsored by Vispero