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20240209 A Blind View Originally Broadcasted February 9, 2024, 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, blind and low vision alike. Remember, your view matters!

20240209 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted February 9, 2024, on ACB Media 5   This episode featured Former GOP New York Congressman John Leboutillier   Sponsored by: Branco Events

20240209 Learn Blind Tech with Desiree Renae Originally Broadcasted February 9, 2024, on ACB Media 5   We continued with audacity showing recording importing and exporting audio.

20240208 Berl Colley Leadership Institute–We’ve Got to Stop Meeting Like This Originally Broadcasted February 8, 2024, on ACB Media 6   Those who attended the Berl Colley leadership presentation at convention 2023 might remember the often common and typical difficult people we deal with in chapters. This session, we gave constructive input as to how to deal with the: overbearing president, overly...

20240208 Vispero Presentation–Define Row and Column Titles in Excel with JAWS Originally Broadcasted February 8, 2024, on ACB Media 5   When navigating Excel spreadsheets, it is difficult to track data if the column and row titles are not spoken. In this training, we showed attendees how to define column and row titles so you can navigate spreadsheets and work with data more efficiently.   Sponsor...

20240208 I Love Braille–I Have a Question Originally Broadcasted February 8, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants asked and answered braille related questions.   Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind Subscribe to the I Love Braille email list. Access Archives Email Vileen Shah

20240207 Stay on The Go with GoGo Originally Broadcasted February 7, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Malissa Hudson as she welcomed Cassy Baptista, Communications Director for GoGoGrandparent. Many of you have heard of GoGo for scheduling Uber and Lyft rides, but what you may not know is they offer other services as well. After Cassy's presentation, there was time for questions and answ...

20240207 Its Electric Originally Broadcasted February 7, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants talked about the small kitchen appliances they love so much: from blenders to Instant Pots and everything in between! Attendees brought their questions, tips, resources, recipes and accessible appliance recommendations!

20240206 Helpful Hints on Using Homophones Originally Broadcasted February 6, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Mary Haupt to learn about homophones — words that sound alike but have different meanings and spellings. Examples: "H I M" and "H Y M N" or "P E A K", "P E E K", and "P I Q U E".

20240206 Unmute Presents Originally Broadcasted February 5, 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

20240206 Essential Oils with Hayley Originally Broadcasted February 6, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Let's get started. Today began our first deep dive into one single oil and all of its benefits. I shared where it is sourced from, the different ways you can use it, the benefits both physically and emotionally, and I gave some recipes. Today we talked about Lavender and can't wait to see you there.

20240206 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted February 6, 2024, on ACB Media 5 This time: Brownie Cookies If cooking along, you need the following: 1-1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour. 1/2 cup cocoa 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 stick butter-softened 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup chopped nuts. 1/2 cup shortening 2 mixing bowls Electric Mixer 9 by...

20240205 African Americans in Art-The Spoken Word Originally Broadcasted February 5, 2024, on ACB Media 5   February is African American History Month. The 2024 theme is African Americans in Art. Through the use of the spoken word, we heard from members as they shared reflections on the Black experience. All are welcome.

20240205 Get the Scoop Originally Broadcasted February 5, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Kaila and Bel to tell the story behind their answer to the Daily question. Attendees chose one of the previous week's questions and gave us the full scoop!

20240205 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted February 5, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.

20240205 BlindShell 101 and Beyond Originally Broadcasted February 5, 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

20240203 ACB Home, Garden, and Agriculture–Adaptive Gardening Originally Broadcasted February 3, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Two Master Gardeners shared tips about how to make gardening less physically demanding and ways to keep gardening as our abilities change.   Subscribe to our email list.

20240203 Demand Our Access Originally Broadcasted February 3, 2024, on ACB Media 5   We covered Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act, covering employment of people with disabilities.   Sponsored by Demand Our Access

20240203 Handy Around the House Originally Broadcasted February 3, 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. Bein...

20240202 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted February 2, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20240202 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted February 2, 2024, on ACB Media 5   This episode featured Janet Labreck, Canadian disability advocate.   Sponsored by Branco Events

20240201 Everything I need to know about applying for and receiving an ACB scholarship. Originally Broadcasted February 1, 2024, on ACB Media 6   Are you a college student or thinking about returning to school, and are wondering how you'll pay for it? Are you an affiliate president who has a member thinking about doing so? Participants learned all about how to apply and how to receive an ACB schol...

20240201 Vispero Presentation–Forms Mode Explained Originally Broadcasted February 1, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Forms Mode is used to enter information in form fields on a web page. In this training, we discussed the different types of form fields, showed participants how to change Forms Mode settings to meet their needs, and provided keyboard commands to help you navigate more efficiently. Sponsored b...

20240131 Recipe swap Gets Electric Originally Broadcasted January 31, 2024, on ACB Media 5   The recipe swap and its electric calls once again teamed up for a winning combination call! Participants brought their favorite recipes using small kitchen electrics.

20240130 Helpful Hints on Using Homophones Originally Broadcasted January 30, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Mary Haupt as we began a brand-new game, "Homophone Bee."