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20220817 Untangling Transportation – Taming Transit in Your Town Originally Aired August 17, 2022, on ACB Media 6 Public transportation, paratransit, and community accessibility are local issues that impact all of us. With most of the decision making happening locally, advocacy always happens at the local level. That means that it’s up to individuals living in communities and local ACB chapters to...

20220816 Games to Play with Lady A Originally Aired August 16, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Listeners joined Lucy for a discussion of games you can play with your Amazon Echo Device. New games were discussed. Listeners were encouraged to bring their own suggestions.

20220816 Herbie’s Cooking Corner Originally Aired August 16, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Making too much chocolate cake. For the cake: • 1 pack chocolate fudge cake mix • 1 pack instant chocolate pudding • 3/4 cup vegetable oil • 1 cup sour cream • 1/2 cup water • 4 eggs • 1-1/2 cups chocolate chips For the chocolate glaze: • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips • 1/2 tbsp corn syrup • 4 tbsp butter Greased...

20220816 Unmute Presents Originally Aired August 16, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Listeners join Michael and Marty each week as they share updates on the Access Technology Community and answer your questions regarding iPhones, Androids, Mac, and Windows. We give your insight into new apps; helpful information to stay up to date on accessibility technology; and the best podcasts to listen to. Sponsored by...

Episode Notes Lively Latin: A lively introduction to Latin and its effect on everyday English. Lessons in Mythology will be included. Class notes can be found at: https://bit.ly/3sX3c2D

20220815 Sports Roundtable Originally Aired August 15, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Listeners joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.

20220814 In the Kitchen with Courtney and Kerry Originally Aired August 14, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Making roasted vegetable burritos. Ingredients: • 1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain white rice • 1 tsp salt • 1/2 Tbsp chili powder • 1 zucchini • 1 red onion • 1 red bell pepper • 8 oz. mushrooms • 1 large, sweet potato • any other vegetables of your choice • 1/2 tsp salt • 1/2 tsp ground cumin • 1/2 tsp...

20220813 Doing Braille Digitally Originally Aired August 13, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Herbie presented on using braille screen input on your iOS device. Android users are welcome to join to provide insight on using braille screen input on Android. Discussions were on all things relating to using braille with a braille display. Navigation and productivity tips; use with Windows, iOS, and Mac; individua...

20220813 ACB Home, Garden, and Agriculture – Food security Originally Aired August 13, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Our guest was a Holocaust survivor who lived in a concentration camp as a child. She discussed sourcing food during the most difficult of times. She also talked about resilience; her experiences as a person who developed low vision later in life; and how she still greatly enjoys gardening. S...

20220812 It’s Play Time Originally Aired August 12, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed listeners to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

A few state affiliates have already held hybrid conventions, and others are planning them. We focused on two prominent issues surrounding hybrid conventions. First, what are the advantages of holding a convention with both an in-person and remote component? Second, what concerns does a hybrid convention present, and how might an affiliate best address them? Sponsored by Berl Colley Leadership Trai...

Ron Miller showed listeners five tips for troubleshooting JAWS issues. Sponsored by Vispero

Participants asked and answered questions. Access I Love Braille Archives Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind

Let’s get corny! It’s the season for fresh corn. Whether you buy it at your grocery store or a local farm stand, corn is great this time of year. Listeners shared their favorite corn recipes.

Listeners joined Herbie and Tori for tours of their kitchens. Find Herbie's Cooking Corner on YouTube

Episode Notes 20220809 Unmute Presents Originally Aired August 9, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Listeners join Michael and Marty each week as they share updates on the access technology community and answered your questions regarding iPhones, Androids, Mac, and Windows. They also gave listeners insight into new apps; helpful information to stay up to date on accessibility technology; and the best podcasts...

Episode Notes Lively Latin: A lively introduction to Latin and its effect on everyday English. Lessons in Mythology will be included. Class notes can be found at: https://bit.ly/3sX3c2D

20220808 The Jewish Hour Originally Aired August 8, 2022 This event featured a Reconstructionist Rabbi, Rabbi Seth Goldstein. Listeners came with their questions and interest to learn about this branch of Judaism.

Making summer salad. Ingredients: • Sugar • sliced almonds • arugula • goat cheese • fresh sliced peaches • champaign vinegarette Dial 662-443-2664 for the ingredients list.

Whether you're new to the iPhone or have used one for years, listeners joined us with their questions and problems. We try to help you use your phone more effectively and efficiently.

This was a special event that was not to miss entertainment! Cindy and Meka welcomed three well-known ACB couples to play the Newlywed Game. Two years ago, this was done with our guests, the Spoone’s, Bridges,’ and Charlson's. In fact, you can listen to that hilarious program here and get revved up for this year’s competition as we welcomed the Brooks’, Campbell’s, and Trott’s. Listeners should no...

Liz demonstrated navigating YouTube using JAWS. Sponsored by Vispero

Paul Edwards highlighted the role of the Braille Revival League in promoting braille. Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind Access I Love Braille Archives Email Vileen Shah

Attendees talked about the small kitchen appliances they love so much: Instant Pots air fryers slow cookers and more Listeners shared their favorite appliances, tips, resources, and recipes.

Making pineapple angel food cake. Items: • 1 box of angel food cake mix • 1 can crushed pineapple • 9x13 baking pan • Spatula • mixing bowl Dial 662-443-2664 for the ingredients list.