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This month, we talked all things rideshare with Robyn Bradley-Wallen, Founder and one of the moderators of the Blind Users of Uber and Lyft Facebook group. A native of St. Louis, Robyn has served as a member of two advisory committees for her local transit agency; a member of ACB’s Transportation Committee; and as Chairperson of the Missouri Council of the Blind Transportation Committee. Robyn and...

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

Richard Rueda shared his extensive insight regarding traveling with vision loss over two decades. In his role as Digital Content Manager with the APH Connect Center, Richard gets to travel more than ever. Hear how he expertly navigates social situations; when he seeks assistance at airports; and when he opts to go solo. Sponsored by Council of Citizens with Low Vision International

Jewel discussed an area of independent living. Listeners came ready to talk about packing for and going on vacation independently. Attendees brought their questions and tips. Email Jewel with your comments, suggestions, or questions.

Making brownies. Items needed: • 4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate • 2/3 cup butter • 1 cup all-purpose flour • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1 1/2 cups sugar • 1 cup chocolate chips • Mixer • Saucepan • 13 by 9 pan • Oven Access the ingredients list by calling 662-443-2664. Subscribe to the ACB Cooks email list Find Herbie's Cooking Corner on YouTube

Take charge of your physical, mental, and emotional health. ACB Next Generation and ACB's Get Up, Get Moving invited listeners to learn about the connection between mind, body, and spirit. Get your blood pumping and heart racing with Leslie Spoone, a Certified Fitness Instructor; Koni Sims, a retired Medical Massage Practitioner; and Terry Suarez, a Certified Respiratory Therapist. Energize your s...

You do not need to own a horse to enjoy riding one. Carol told listeners about being a horse owner who is blind and discussed tips for how to ride horses without owning one.

Listeners got the inside scoop from the Mentor Team on the development of ACB's Mentoring Program. Listeners brought along their questions and comments to add to the discussion. Sponsored by Mentorship Team

Meka and Cindy welcomed listeners to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

So, you're moving through your path of leadership, getting busier and busier as you take on more responsibilities. How do you keep track of all those dates for meetings, phone calls, and everything else? This month's Leadership Training focused on ways you can use various calendar tools and reminders, so you don't miss notable events. Listeners discovered how you can use tools such as Microsoft Ou...

Jeff showed listeners how to register for a Zoom webinar step by step. Sponsored by Vispero

Listeners joined us to discuss braille and learn about how people use it in their daily lives. Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind

Listeners 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.

Listeners joined ACBDA to welcome Cecelia Guajardo, a recent graduate from a college in Washington State. Do you want to start to eat healthier? It is reading those food labels or good or bad carbs. Sponsored by American Council of the Blind Diabetics in Action Email ACB Diabetics in Action

Jewel discusses an area of independent living. This time Jewel talked about the laundry room. How do we figure out if the shirt goes in warm/cold or cold/cold? How do we determine the settings of our machines? What about folding the clean clothes? Listeners learned all about this and more. Email Jewel with your comments, questions, and suggestions.

Making chicken stir fry. Items needed: • Boneless chicken • fresh broccoli • other vegetables like onions and peppers • sugar • corn starch • ground ginger • garlic powder • soy sauce • Oil • pan or electric skillet • cutting board • knife • spoon for stirring Access the ingredients list by calling 662-443-2664. Subscribe to the ACB Cooks email list

Listeners learned all about their sense of hearing. Sponsored by Hull Foundation and Learning Center

The 61st annual ACB Conference and Convention is just around the corner. Registration opens on May 12 for members and the 19 for everyone else. Listeners joined Janet Dickelman, Convention Coordinator as she shared all you need to know about this hybrid event. • What is hybrid anyway? • Why has the convention been extended beyond the in-person week? • What’s the cost to attend? • What tours are be...

Guide Dogs, Furry Tails & More! Terry welcomes Sarah Calhoun, Anthony Corona, and Penny Reeder with their furry friends to tell us about GDUI’s Furry Tails project and how you can participate.  We will then morph into other issues relevant to living life with a dog guide.  Questions are always welcome. So join us for a fact filled hour.

Rachel and Liz showed listeners how to flag messages in Outlook with JAWS. Sponsored by Vispero

No, we are not talking about the clothing store. We are talking about recipes that have five ingredients or less. Listeners shared their favorite easy to make recipes with five or fewer ingredients.

Despite having talking calculators, computers, and smartphones, some of us like to go back to the basics. Listeners joined Lucy to learn about using the abacus.

Jewel discussed an area of independent living. This week’s discussion area was the process of cooking and making it more accessible. Listeners learned how to tell if food is done; safety around appliances; and about alternative cooking appliances to make cooking easier for people. Email Jewel with your comments, questions, and suggestions.

Making Betty Crocker Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies. Items needed: • 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 cup softened butter • 3/4 cup granulated sugar • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar • 1 egg • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips • 1 cup coarsely chopped nuts, if desired • electric Mixer or spoon • mixing Bowl • greased cookie s...

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