ACB Community

20230831 Book Match Originally Broadcasted August 31, 2023, on ACB Media 5   One of my greatest joys is connecting books with people who love them. Participants told me about their reading preferences (formats, genres, favorite authors) etc. and I'll do my best to supply book recommendations you'll love. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20230831 Vispero Presentation- Five Power Tips for Formatting Documents in Microsoft Word with JAWS Originally Broadcasted August 31, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Participants learned how to create numbered and bulleted lists, create headers and footers, insert page numbers, indent text, and insert the current date and time.   Sponsored by Vispero   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20230830 Recipe swap meets its electric Originally Broadcasted August 30, 2023, on ACB Media 5   We all have small kitchen electrics, so we wanted to know what you prepare with yours ! Anything from a mixer to an air fryer, bring your recipes to share! Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20230829 Helpful Hints on Using Homophones Originally Broadcasted August 29, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Mary Haupt to learn about homophones — words that sound alike but differ in spelling and meaning. Examples: "S E" and "S E A", "TOE" and "TOW". Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20230829 Unmute Presents Originally Broadcasted August 29, 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 you insight into new apps, helpful information to stay up to date on accessibility technology, and the best podcasts to listen to.   Sponsored by...

20230829 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted August 29, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Participants were ready for another cooking adventure! This time: Mug cakes with Heidi. She had four different things to show us how to make in Mugs, from Cakes, pies, Cobblers, and Brownies. Do you need Vegan or Gluten Free alternatives? Tori suggested substitutions and other cooking techniques in T...

20230828 Bookability Originally Broadcasted August 28, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Bookability for the opportunity to delve into different book topics, talk about genres, and receive lots of recommendations. This week, we learned about all the different book calls that the ACB Community has to offer! Come ready to learn and get book recommendations from our special guests. Find out...

20230828 Get the Scoop Originally Broadcasted August 28, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Have you been joining us in the mornings for ACB Presents with your answers to the daily questions? You are working and haven't been able to join us. Now is your opportunity to share more, or for the first time. Participants joined Bel and Kaila to tell their story behind their answer. You will have the opportunity. to...

20230828 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted August 28, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20230828 AAVL is getting to know Penny Forward Originally Broadcasted August 28, 2023, on ACB Media 6   Penny Forward talked about online banking, retirement funds and much, much more.   Sponsored by Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20230828 BlindShell 101 and Beyond Originally Broadcasted August 28, 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   Find out more at https://acb-community.pineca...

20230827 ACB Membership Focus Call–Getting Members Involved Originally Broadcasted August 27, 2023, on ACB Media 6   The topic for this Membership Focus call was How to get members involved who attended convention? Speakers shared some tips. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20230826 Doing Braille Digitally Originally Broadcasted August 26, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Discussing  braille displays and all things digital braille. Email Nicki Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20230825 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted August 25, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20230825 A Blind View Originally Broadcasted August 25, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Bel for an opportunity to discuss a range of topics on how we relate to the world around us, as individuals who have been blind since birth. Those who experienced sight loss later in life are encouraged to join and share their perspectives as well. The beauty of this call is that we can all learn fro...

20230825 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted August 25, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Featured Tom Sullivan: blind author, actor, and musician.   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20230824 Book Match Originally Broadcasted August 24, 2023, on ACB Media 5   One of my greatest joys is connecting books with people who love them. Participants told me about their reading preferences (formats, genres, favorite authors) etc. and I'll do my best to supply book recommendations you'll love. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20230824 Lets Talk Mac Originally Broadcasted August 24, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Tyane and Alan talked about backing up your Mac the time machine. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20230824 Vispero Presentation–Introduction to Google Forms With JAWS Originally Broadcasted August 24, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Participants learned how to navigate Google Forms, create a new form, and fill out an existing form.   Sponsored by Vispero   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20230824 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted August 24, 2023, on ACB Media 5   This week Jeannie Johnson shared some interesting braille fun.   Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind Subscribe to the I Love Braille email list. Access Archives Email Vileen Shah   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20230823 Labor Day Recipe swap Originally Broadcasted August 23, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Many of us may have hosted or attended a get together to celebrate Labor Day! Participants shared their favorite recipes even if they don’t require much laboring! Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20230822 Helpful Hints on Using Homophones Originally Broadcasted August 22, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Mary Haupt to learn about homophones — words that sound alike but differ in spelling and meaning. Examples: "S E E" and "S E A", "T O E" and "T O W." Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20230822 Games to Play with Lady A Originally Broadcasted August 22, 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. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20230822 Unmute Presents Originally Broadcasted August 22, 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 you insight into new apps, helpful information to stay up to date on accessibility technology, and the best podcasts to listen to.   Sponsored by...

20230822 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted August 22, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Herbie welcomed Kaila Allen who made Butterfinger Poke cake. Ingredients: o 1 Box Cake mix (chocolate, yellow, marble), o plus, the ingredients listed on the box. o 1 14 oz. can sweeten condensed milk. o 1 12 oz. jar caramel sauce o 1 8 oz. whipped topping (Cool Whip) o 4 crushed Butterfinger candy bar...