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20260827 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted August 27, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Terri Nettles provided a presentation on braille games on this Braille Fun day. Sponsored by: East Bay Center for the Blind Contact the Facilitator Access Archives of the Call Join the Mailing List

20260826 Recipe Swap: Cookie Originally Broadcasted August 26, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Cooking should be for everyone, but for cooks who are blind or visually impaired most written recipes are a barrier, not a tool. Cluttered layouts, unlabeled buttons, and screen-reader nightmares turn dinner into a frustrating ordeal. Cookie is different. Built from the ground up for blind and low vision cooks, Coo...

20260826 ACB Women Committee Listening Session Originally Broadcasted August 26, 2026, on ACB Media 6 Members of the ACB Women Committee looked forward to hearing from attendees about future topics of interest. The committee planning community and convention events. Participants shared their areas of interest so we can learn more about what we should cover.

20260825 Games to Play with Lady a Originally Broadcasted August 25, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Lucy loves to play games, so participants found out about new games to play with their Lady A devices.

20260825 Herbie's Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted August 25, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined me for another cooking adventure. This time: Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies. If you cook along, you need the following: ·      1 cup all-purpose flour ·      2 teaspoons of baking soda ·      1/2 teaspoon kosher salt ·      1/2 cup of unsalted butter melted and cooled ·      3/4 cup...

20260824 PCB Peer Engagement Presents Originally Broadcasted August 24, 2026, on ACB Media 6 Mary Beth Parks of LAMP/Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians, discussed the Humanware eReader now being distributed in Pennsylvania, as well as other LAMP topics. Sponsored by: Pennsylvania Council of the Blind Subscribe to the PCB email list

20260824 AAVL and Pampered Chef Originally Broadcasted August 24, 2026, on ACB Media 6 Dawn Brush talked about what is new in Pampered Chef. Participants heard about a fund raiser with Pampered chef and AAVL. Sponsored by: Alliance On Aging and Vision Loss

20260824 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted August 24, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.

20260823 ACB Membership Focus Call Originally Broadcasted August 23, 2026, on ACB Media 6 Curious about everything ACB has to offer? Participants joined the ACB Membership Committee for our next Membership Focus call, "All About ACB," featuring Cindy Hollis, Michael Babcock, and Kenneth Semien. They walked through ACB activities across the organization and showed you how to jump in and t...

20260823 Sunday Night Shellin' Originally Broadcasted August 23, 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 litt...

20260823 Birding with Lucy at Mockingbird Hill Originally Broadcasted August 23, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Whether you’re 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...

20260821 Finding Your Piece of the Puzzle Originally Broadcasted August 21, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Where do you fit, connect, and contribute? Participants joined Cindy for a thoughtful and interactive conversation about finding your place, discovering what you bring to the bigger picture, and helping others find where they belong too.

20260821 It's Play Time - the Not-so-newlywed Game Originally Broadcasted August 21, 2026, on ACB Media 5 We were back with another three ACB married couples who were tested on how well they really know each other after all these years. Only one couple can win for bragging rights! Don’t miss this epic event. You’ll be sure to have your funny bone tickled.

20260821 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted August 21, 2026, on ACB Media 5 This episode featured Jo Elizabeth Pinto, author of Unbroken Love. Sponsored by: Branco Events

20260820 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted August 20, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Our polestar, Karen Petty, for the month of August, shared her experience with learning, teaching, and using braille. Sponsored by: East Bay Center for the Blind Contact the Facilitator Access Archives of the Call Join the Mailing List

20260818 RS Vendor Check-in Originally Broadcasted August 18, 2026, on ACB Media 6 Scott introduced two speakers. Tracy talked about Blue the guide dog and her training. Jeff Scott has a bookkeeping business called Scott Bookkeeping in St. Louis, Missouri. He is blind and was in the BEP in Missouri. Sponsored by: Randolph Sheppard Vendors of America subscribe to our announce list Contact The Facil...

20260818 A Blind View - the Power of Tone Originally Broadcasted August 18, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Bel To explore the power of tone — what our voices say, and what they don’t. As blind people, we rely on tone to hear the smile, the tension, and the truth behind someone’s words, but is our hearing always right? Attendees shared their stories about voices that comfort, tones that w...

20260818 Abacus Made Simple Originally Broadcasted August 18, 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!

20260818 Herbie's Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted August 18, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined me for another cooking adventure. This time: Air Fryer Homemade KFC Chicken. If you cook along, you need the following: ·      2 lbs. bone-in chicken pieces (legs, thighs, wings, or breasts) ·      1 cup of buttermilk ·      1 tsp of salt ·      1 tsp hot sauce (optional, for marin...

20260817 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted August 17, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.

20260815 Basic iPhone Class Originally Broadcasted August 15, 2026, 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.

20260815 Blindness Prematurity Call Originally Broadcasted August 15, 2026, on ACB Media 5 This episode discussed how do we learn new routes.

20260815 ASK Bits Originally Broadcasted August 15, 2026, on ACB Media 6 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@...

20260814 It's Play Time Originally Broadcasted August 14, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20260814 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted August 14, 2026, on ACB Media 5 This episode featured a conversation about the intersection of meritocracy and DEI. Sponsored by: Branco Events