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20260428 Herbie's Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted April 28, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined me for another cooking adventure. This time: Snickerdoodle Bars. If you cook along, you need the following: ·      For the Bars: o   1 cup unsalted butter, softened o   1 ½ cups granulated sugar o   large eggs o   1 tsp vanilla extract o   ¾ cups all-purpose flour o   1 ½ tsp cream...

20260427 Bookability Originally Broadcasted April 27, 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 infinity and beyond.

20260427 PCB Peer Engagement Presents Originally Broadcasted April 27, 2026, on ACB Media 6 Pam Metz discussed Self Advocacy: How to be positive, constructive, and not lead with anger and negativity. Sponsored by: Pennsylvania Council of the Blind Subscribe to the PCB email list

20260427 5 Ways You Can Support ACB Right Now Originally Broadcasted April 27, 2026, on ACB Media 6 Are you looking for ways to get more involved with ACB and your local affiliate? Participants joined ACB's Development Officer, Caitlin Lee, in conversation with ACB's Membership Engagement Specialist Michael Babcock as they explored five ways you can support ACB and its affiliates right now — build...

20260427 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted April 27, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.

20260427 AAVL, Alzheimer's, and Dementia Originally Broadcasted April 27, 2026, on ACB Media 6 This topic may be important to you or someone you love. Traditional dementia diagnosis protocols are largely visual, making them ineffective for blind or low vision patients. Participants joined Dr. Stephen Correia and Holly Fleischmann, M.S., as they walked through non-visual approaches to dementia diag...

20260426 ACB Membership Focus Call Originally Broadcasted April 26, 2026, on ACB Media 6 How do you keep members engaged and completing needed tasks between meetings? Do you use email discussion lists, phone trees, committee meetings with solid timelines? Participants joined us and heard how these affiliates stay strong and connected. speakers: Lerae Olsen, President South Dakota Association of th...

20260426 Sunday Night Shellin' Originally Broadcasted April 26, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Diane and Cindy for a chat about the BlindShell accessible cell phone which has tactile buttons and is menu driven. The conversation is open to all whether you have a BlindShell or just want to learn more about the features of this accessible phone. We always save time for questions and a littl...

20260425 Nvda for Teachers 3-Navigating the Web with NVDA Originally Broadcasted April 25, 2026, on ACB Media 6 We learned how to navigate the web using NVDA. Please note this is not going to be a class on how to use browsers. a Sponsored by: American Association of Blind Teachers Contact The Facilitator

20260424 It's Play Time Originally Broadcasted April 24, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20260424 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted April 24, 2026, on ACB Media 5 This episode featured former New York Congressman John Leboutillier Sponsored by: Branco Events

20260423 Mental Health Strategies While Doing Your Job Search Originally Broadcasted April 23, 2026, on ACB Media 6 Participants joined us as the mental health awareness team shares some insights on how to deal with mental stress while job searching.

20260423 Learning How to Use the DA2 Player Originally Broadcasted April 23, 2026, on ACB Media Zoom For this call, we learned how to download books to start building a bookshelf. We also learned how to navigate and learn about different ways to get to it. Please bring something to take notes.

20260423 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted April 23, 2026, on ACB Media 5 This week, there were some fun braille activities. Sponsored by: East Bay Center for the Blind Contact the Facilitator Access Archives of the Call Join the Mailing List

20260422 Recipe Swap-Celebrity Recipes Originally Broadcasted April 22, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants found recipes from their favorite celebrities and shared! Whether it is scallop potatoes by Martha Stewart or fruit cobbler by Dolly Parton, come and tell us about a celebrity recipe you love. If you do not have a recipe, just come and say hi!

20260421 Tuesday Night Huddle: Recapping of the 2026CSUN Conference Originally Broadcasted April 21, 2026, on ACB Media 6 From Braille to wearables to AI to software updates, this year’s CSUN Assistive Technology conference was packed with new innovations, useful information, and meaningful networking opportunities. Participants heard from a panel of attendees who shared their experiences attendin...

20260421 RS Vendor Check-in - Ezre App Originally Broadcasted April 21, 2026, on ACB Media Zoom Alberto Destarac told how he is building an app called Ezre that automatically delivers digitized, itemized receipts directly to a blind user's phone in a format fully navigable via their native screen reader. No photo-taking, no scanning. Paper receipts are completely inaccessible — Ezre is the fix. Sp...

20260421 Abacus Made Simple Originally Broadcasted April 21, 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!

20260421 Herbie's Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted April 20, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined me for another cooking adventure. This time: Moroccan chicken casserole. If you cook along, you need the following: ·      6-8 chicken thighs skinned and boned ·      2 tablespoons of vegetable oil ·      1 medium white onion chopped ·      3 garlic cloves minced ·      1 medium car...

20260420 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted April 20, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.

20260419 Birding with Lucy at Mockingbird Hill Originally Broadcasted April 19, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Whether you are a seasoned "birder" or just enjoy the morning chirps from your porch, attendees joined Lucy Arguijo in Mockingbird Hill to explore the fascinating world of backyard birds, from their unique nesting behaviors and feeding habits to the wonder of seasonal migration. Participa...

20260418 Basic iPhone Class Originally Broadcasted April 18, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Whether you are 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.

20260418 Blindness Prematurity Call Originally Broadcasted April 18, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Some teachers didn't want blind students in their classrooms, and that experience left a mark on many of us. Participants joined us to share their stories, swap strategies for pushing back, and talked about what real inclusion should look like.

20260418 ASK Bits Originally Broadcasted April 18, 2026, on ACB Media 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...

20260417 It is Play Time Originally Broadcasted April 17, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.