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20240508 Recipe Swap–Mother Knows Best Originally Broadcasted May 8, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Most of our moms handed down some great recipes to us! Participants brought their favorite to our next Recipe Swap to share. If your mom weren’t a cook bring a recipe that you think she would really like. And if you don’t have any recipes, please just come, and say hello.

20240508 Tuning Up Your Tunes Originally Broadcasted May 8, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Gudrun Brunot and Lisa Brooks for part 4 of a 6-part series designed to enhance your vocal knowledge and skill. Whether you just want to sing better in the shower, or if you want to level up on your next karaoke performance, we have tips for all levels. If you've always wanted to take vocal lesso...

20240507 Movie Night-Under Milk Wood Originally Broadcasted May 7, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Arizona Theatre Matters presented Dylan Thomas’ Under Milk Wood. This was a YouTube theatre production with audio description.   Sponsored by: Arizona Theatre Matters

20240507 Helpful Hints on Using Homophones Originally Broadcasted May 7, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined us for another session of our game called "Homophone Bee."

20240507 Unmute Presents Originally Broadcasted May 7, 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

20240507 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted May 7, 2024, on ACB Media 5 This time: Blissful Bites. If cooking along, you need the following: 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces for a total of 18 pieces 9 slices bacon 2 t...

20240506 Harambee–State Presidents Leading the Way Originally Broadcasted May 6, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants heard the reflections of ACB State Presidents who are African American. Listen, learn, and share. Join our email list

20240506 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted May 6, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.

20240506 BlindShell 101 and Beyond Originally Broadcasted May 6, 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

20240504 ACB Home, Garden, and Agriculture–What Is Happening on the Homestead Originally Broadcasted May 4, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Nella returned to share what she's growing and how her animals are faring, the six baby goats born this spring!   Subscribe to our email list

20240504 Demand Our Access Originally Broadcasted May 4, 2024, on ACB Media 5   we continued our look at paratransit.

20240504 Handy Around the House Originally Broadcasted May 4, 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 abl...

20240503 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted May 3, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20240503 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted May 3, 2024, on ACB Media 5   This episode featured DeAnna Noriega, author of Dogwood Blossom: Growing up Native American.                **   Sponsored by: Branco Events**

20240502 I Love Braille–The importance of Braille in Life Originally Broadcasted May 2, 2024, on ACB Media 5   This week's guest speaker, Cheryl Orgas, Executive Director, Audio and Braille Literacy Enhancement (ABLE) made her presentation on Rising Importance of Braille in Today's Life.   Sponsored by: East Bay Center for the Blind Subscribe to I Love Braille email list Access Archives Email Vile...

20240430 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted April 30, 2024, on ACB Media 5 This time: Honey Baked Chicken Thighs. If cooking along, you need the following: 3 pounds chicken thighs, bone-in and skinned 1/2 cup butter, melted 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup mustard 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon curry powder parsley, chopped, optional, for garnish Subscribe to the ACB Cooks email list Email t...

20240430 Helpful Hints on Using Homophones Originally Broadcasted April 30, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Mary Haupt to learn about homophones — words that sound alike but have different meanings and spellings. Examples: "M A D D E R" and "M A T T E R" or "M A N N E R" and "M A N O R".

Episode Notes 20240430 Unmute Presents Originally Broadcasted April 30, 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   Notes go here

20240429 Harambee-Forming an Affiliate for African Americans Originally Broadcasted April 29, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Members of the African American community for an information session. We focused on what it takes to establish and maintain a special interest affiliate in ACB. Follow the dream!   Join our email list

20240429 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted April 29, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.

20240429 BlindShell 101 and Beyond Originally Broadcasted April 29, 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

20240428 ACB Membership focus call Assisting Affiliates Originally Broadcasted April 28, 2024, on ACB Media 6   This month's topic was Starting, maintaining, and expanding your affiliate. Speakers were: Frank Welte, President California Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss, on starting an affiliate Danette Dixon, President Washington Diabetics in Action, on maintaining an affiliate Doug Powell, Presi...

20240427 Basics With BITS–Conquering the Keyboard Originally Broadcasted April 27, 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 month, we looked at Conquering the Keyboard. Windows trainer and accessibility specialist Dean Martineau offered attendees  some surpr...

20240427 Doing Braille Digitally Originally Broadcasted April 27, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Discussing all things digital braille and braille display. This week, we introduced a topic that was in a recent article--pros and cons to using digital braille vs. paper braille. Come and participate in this discussion!