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20231220 Accessible Online Games Originally Broadcasted December 20, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Tyanne showed participants how to play Rummy in RS Games.   Join our email list.

20231220 Wake, Make, and Bake with Janeen Originally Broadcasted December 20, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined chef Janeen for some simple recipes that can be made from start to finish during the hour-long call. This week we made a pineapple angel food cake. Ingredients needed: o 1 box angel food cake mix. o 1 can of crushed pineapple. Tools needed: o mixing bowl o spatula o 9x13 baking di...

20231219 The Virtual Holiday Gift Exchange Originally Broadcasted December 19, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Anthony Corona and Carla Hays as they hosted this fun holiday tradition with a twist! We exchanged virtual gifts and played 20 questions as we unwrapped virtual presents. Attendees were encouraged to bring a family member or friend to exchange gifts with or just get matched wit...

20231219 Helpful Hints on Using Homophones Originally Broadcasted December 19, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Mary Haupt for another session of our game called "Homophone Bee".

20231219 Unmute Presents Originally Broadcasted December 19, 2023, 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

20231219 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted December 19, 2023, on ACB Media 5   This time, participants joined Herbie as he made banana bread.   Subscribe to the ACB Cooks email list. Email the ACB Cooks Find Herbie's Cooking Corner on YouTube

20231218 Get the Scoop Originally Broadcasted December 18, 2023, 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!

20231218 Taking Care of Our Mental Health–Self Care, what is it and why is it Important Originally Broadcasted December 18, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined our call to learn about self-care. Attendees were encouraged to share their own self-care techniques and how it has helped them.   Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group, will not be...

20231218 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted December 22, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.

20231218 BlindShell 101 and Beyond Originally Broadcasted December 18, 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

20231216 Basic iPhone Class Originally Broadcasted December 16, 2023, 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.

20231216 Demand Our Access Originally Broadcasted December 16, 2023, on ACB Media 5   I had an update on the complaint we filed against Chase. I also discussed rideshares.   Sponsored by Demand Our Access

20231215 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted December 15, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20231215 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted December 15, 2023, on ACB Media 5   This week, the discussion was all about Christmas.

20231214 Berl Colley Leadership Institute–Bringing your Leadership Journey to the next Level. Originally Broadcasted December 14, 2023, on ACB Media 6   This was an open discussion where we invited participants to bring any leadership concerns or questions. Near the end, we also ask what topics you would be interested in in 2024.   Sponsored by the Berl Colley Leadership Training committee

Vispero 20231214 Vispero Presentation-Five Ways to get Help in JAWS Originally Broadcasted December 14, 2023, on ACB Media 5   We showed participants five methods for getting help in JAWS, including accessing lists of keyboard commands, getting contextual help about your application environment, accessing Help topics, and more.   Sponsored by Vispero

20231214 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted December 14, 2023, on ACB Media 5   This week I Love Braille had an interactive session, in which participants asked and answered questions.   Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind Subscribe to the I Love Braille email list. Access Archives Email Vileen Shah

20231213 Recipe swap–Holiday Candies and Treats Originally Broadcasted December 13, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Whether you are planning to eat them yourself or give them as gifts, it is always fun to find new holiday treats, so participants shared your recipes with us!

20231212 Helpful Hints on Using Homophones Originally Broadcasted December 12, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Mary Haupt to learn about homophones — words that sound alike but have different meanings and spellings. Examples: "R I G H T", "R I T E", "W R I T E" and "W R I G H T" or "M A I L" and "M A L E".

20231212 Games to Play with Lady A Originally Broadcasted December 12, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Lucy loves to play games, so participants found out about new games to play with their Lady A devices.

20231212 Unmute Presents Originally Broadcasted December 12, 2023, 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

20231212 Essential Oils with Hayley Originally Broadcasted December 12, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Hayley as she gets you excited about all the ways you can use your essential  oils this holiday season and moving forward. She shared just some of the DIY gifts she is making, food recipes that will be on her holiday table, and invited you to some upcoming events where you can get a f...

20231211 Bookability Originally Broadcasted December 11, 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.

20231211 Get the Scoop Originally Broadcasted December 11, 2023, 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!

20231211 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted December 11, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.