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20240613 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted June 13, 2024, on ACB Media 5   This week, participants asked and answered braille-related questions in this interactive session.   Sponsored by: East Bay Center for the Blind Subscribe to I Love Braille email list Access Archives Email Vileen Shah

20240612 BITS Apple WWDC Keynote Wrap-Up Originally Broadcasted June 12, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined BITS and presenter Jeff Bishop for a wrap-up of everything announced at Monday’s big Apple WWDC Keynote Presentation. Get the scoop on the new iOS 18, and all the features expected to debut when the latest version is released this fall.   Sponsored by: Blind Information Technology Sp...

20240612 Recipe Swap–Father Knows Best Originally Broadcasted June 12, 2024, on ACB Media 5   This is not just a TV show from the 1950s, but the theme for our next recipe swap! Please bring your dads‘ favorite thing to cook or his favorite recipe to share with us. If you don’t have a recipe, just come to say hello!

20240612 Tuning Up Your Tunes Originally Broadcasted June 12, 2024, on ACB Media 5   This week's Tuning Up Your Tunes focused on the psychology of singing and keeping your voice healthy. We also had time for Q&A. Participants joined Lisa Brooks and Gudrun Brunot for our final singing lesson as we will be taking a break after this episode.   Sponsored by: Gudrun Brunot

20240611 Helpful Hints on Using Homophones Originally Broadcasted June 11, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Mary Haupt to learn about homophones — words that sound alike but have different meanings and spellings. Examples: "W E A K" and "W E E K" or "S U N D A E" and "S U N D A Y".

20240611 Games to Play with Lady A Originally Broadcasted June 11, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Lucy loves to play games, so participants found out about new games to play with their Lady A devices.

20240611 Unmute Presents Originally Broadcasted June 11, 2024, on ACB Media 5   The Unmute Presents team was ready to resolve your tech queries or guide you to find answers yourself, across Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.   Sponsored by: Unmute Presents Access Unmute Presents Podcasts

20240611 Essential Oils with Hayley Originally Broadcasted June 11, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Hayley and a special mystery guest to talk all about essential oil resources. Whether you prefer to get information through in books, apps, social media, or some other way, we’ll share a little about where we like to go for valuable essential information.

20240611 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted June 11, 2024, on ACB Media 5   This time: Special Guest Patty Fletcher. You know her from calls like Free to be Me, and she has guest starred before, and now she is back and is cooking us something live from her kitchen. I did not have a recipe at the time, but it will be posted to the cooks list once I do.   Subscribe to the ACB Co...

20240610 Bookability Originally Broadcasted June 10, 2024, 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 list to infinity and beyond. Please also join the announce-only Bookability list by sending a blank email to bookability+subscribe@groups.io

20240610 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted June 10, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.

20240610 BlindShell 101 and Beyond Originally Broadcasted June 10, 2024, 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

20240610 LUA Link Originally Broadcasted June 10, 2024, on ACB Media 6   Participants joined Library Users of America for an exciting and informative discussion about the NLS Zoomax e-reader.   Sponsored by: Library Users of America

20240608 Basics With BITS–File Management Originally Broadcasted June 8, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined BITS, as we get down to basics, and provide a gentle helping hand to assist you in becoming more confident when using your technology. This time, Debee Armstrong showed us how to master file management in Windows. Learn what to do when you have been told to “drag and drop,” and many...

20240608 Handy Around the House Originally Broadcasted June 8, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Need a few tips on installing a smoke detector, fixing an electrical outlet, dealing with that pesky squeaky door or other things around the house? This call’s for you. Participants joined me and other handy folks from around the ACB Community as we shared tips and tricks for tackling those DIY projects. Being ab...

20240607 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted June 7, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20240606 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted June 6, 2024, on ACB Media 5   This week, David Goldfield spoke about the contribution made by Blazie Technology to promoting braille-related products.   Sponsored by: East Bay Center for the Blind Subscribe to I Love Braille email list Access Archives Email Vileen Shah

20240604 Unmute Presents Originally Broadcasted June 4, 2024, on ACB Media 5   The Unmute Presents team was ready to resolve your tech queries or guide you to find answers yourself, across Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android. Sponsored by: Unmute Presents Access Unmute Presents Podcasts

20240601 Basic iPhone Class Originally Broadcasted June 1, 2024, 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.

20240601 ACB Home, Garden, and Agriculture–Open Discussion Originally Broadcasted June 1, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants brought their questions or ideas on gardening, on keeping animals, or on make it yourself projects. Deborah, Marj and others shared what we know. ** ** Subscribe to our email list

20240601 Demand Our Access Originally Broadcasted June 1, 2024, on ACB Media 5   we continued our look at paratransit.

20240601 Blindness prematurity call Originally Broadcasted June 1, 2024, on ACB Media 5   For those born earlier than their due date due to RLF or now ROP.

20240531 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted May 31, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20240531 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted May 31, 2024, on ACB Media 5   This episode featured Jo Elizabeth Pinto, author of “Braided Love.”   Sponsored by: Branco Events

20240530 Tangible Next Steps for Your Employment Search Originally Broadcasted May 30, 2024, on ACB Media 6   Now that you have gathered information about yourself and careers, participants joined us for a discussion on some tangible next steps that they can take toward their employment goals.   Sponsored by: the ACB Employment Committee