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20231211 The Jewish Hour Originally Broadcasted December 11, 2023, on ACB Media 5   The second week of Chanukah programming with Rabbi Lenny leading about the real story. songs also.   Subscribe to the Jewish Hour email list.

20231211 BlindShell 101 and Beyond Originally Broadcasted December 11, 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

20231210 Decorating for the holidays with vision loss Originally Broadcasted December 10, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Cecily Laney Nipper to explore helpful hints to get more out of your holiday decorations and take the stress out of it too.

20231209 Community Town Hall Meeting Originally Broadcasted December 9, 2023, on ACB Media 5   We discussed the Community Support Committee, and the Volunteer Recognition Program, and anything else you might want to ask about Community.   Sponsored by The Community Support Committee

20231209 Doing Braille Digitally Originally Broadcasted December 9, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Discussing all things digital braille and braille displays. On the program this week, we were pleased to have Matthew from the Braillilst Foundation with us to talk about all that the Braillist Foundation is doing and how you can benefit from what they offer. Questions were taken after the presentation.

20231209 ACB Home, Garden, and Agriculture–Resource Sharing Originally Broadcasted December 9, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Participants shared their favorite book, podcast or any other favorite resource about taking care of animals or growing plants.   Subscribe to our email list.

20231208 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted December 8, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20231208 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted December 8, 2023, on ACB Media 5   This episode featured Alice Massa, author of “The Christmas Carriage and Other Writings of the Holiday Season.”

20231208 Learn Blind Tech with Desiree Renae Originally Broadcasted December 8, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Participants learned some more basic tips and tricks in blindness technologies. We continued tips using the NVDA screen reader, contextual help, some helpful keyboard shortcuts to note and some basic navigation on the web. I also took questions you may have about NVDA.

20231207 Book Match Originally Broadcasted December 7, 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.

20231207 Vispero Presentation-Ten Keystrokes for Improving Productivity in Outlook Originally Broadcasted December 7, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined us to learn ten keystrokes for improving productivity in Outlook when sending and sorting messages, locating features on the Ribbon, managing appointments, searching for items, and more.   Sponsored by Vispero

20231207 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted December 7, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Deborah Good-Krochock spoke on her visit to Louis Braille Museum and Pantheon in Coupvray, Paris and shared her personal experience.   Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind Subscribe to the I Love Braille email list. Access Archives Email Vileen Shah

20231206 Its Electric Originally Broadcasted December 6, 2023, 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!

20231205 Helpful Hints on Using Homophones Originally Broadcasted December 5, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Mary Haupt to learn about homophones — words that sound alike but differ in meaning and spelling. Examples: "H I", "H I E", and "H I G H" or "P A T I E N C E" and "P A T I E N T S".

Access Unmute Presents Pod 20231205 Unmute Presents Originally Broadcasted December 5, 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

20231205 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted December 5, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Herbie and Heidi as they talked about Ginger things including Ginger Spice Mix. If cooking along, you will need the following: for the Spice: o Cinnamon o All Spice o Ground Ginger o Ground Nutmeg o Ground Cloves Subscribe to the ACB Cooks email list. Email the ACB Cooks Find Herbi...

20231204 Get the Scoop Originally Broadcasted December 4, 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!

20231204 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted December 4, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.

20231204 BlindShell 101 and Beyond Originally Broadcasted December 4, 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

20231203 Decorating for the holidays with vision loss Originally Broadcasted December 3, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Cecily Laney Nipper to explore helpful hints to get more out of your holiday decorations and take the stress out of it too.

20231202 Basic iPhone Class Originally Broadcasted December 2, 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.     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20231202 Demand Our Access Originally Broadcasted December 2, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Desiree and I continued our discussion of complaints under Titles II and III. We focused on a complaint we filed against moving companies and scenarios folks may encounter requiring complaints.   Sponsored by Demand Our Access   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20231202 Weekend Braille Together–Braille Designs Originally Broadcasted December 2, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined us to make small holiday themed drawings using braille characters. We will make a Christmas tree, a Menorah, and a candle. All designs can fit on an index card and can be made using a slate and stylus or a Perkins brailler.   Subscribe to Braille Together email group. Ema...

20231201 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted December 1, 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

20231130 Untangling Transportation–Transit Taylor Made for People Who are Blind. Originally Broadcasted November 30, 2023, on ACB Media 5   One of the most significant challenges facing blind and low-vision people attempting to use public transit is that of getting the information we need to plan, pay for, and complete the trips we want and need to take. Websites and mobile apps are not always acc...