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Making taco pasta bake. Ingredients needed: • 1 box Rotini pasta • 1 lb. Ground meet (beef, chicken, or Turkey) • 1 pkg. Taco seasoning • 1 cup water • 8 oz. Cream cheese • 1 cup cheddar cheese • 2 cups mozzarella cheese Join the ACB Cooks email list. Contact ACB Cooks via email.

Listeners joined us to celebrate the last night of our birthday with a BASH! You never know who may show up. We reviewed all the Next Gen Trivia that took place throughout the week. Sponsored by ACB Next Generation

Listeners joined the Durward K. McDaniel (DKM) Fund Committee to learn how to apply to become a member of the 2022 Class of DKM First-Timers or the Class of 2022 ACB/JPMorgan Chase Leadership Fellows. Sponsored by DKM Committee

Episode Notes Meka and Cindy welcomed you to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter. Notes go here

We all know that technology can transform our lives, but do we realize that technology can enhance almost every aspect of what we do? Listeners joined certified Apple Teacher, Matt Vollbrecht and the TTJ team, as they took you on a journey through a typical day in the Connected Digital Life. Hear how they used Apple products for everything including making coffee; making the grocery lists; helping...

St. Patrick’s Weekend Continues: Why did this holiday take root and spread around the world? Why do we all sing “Irish songs” that were written here, not in Ireland? What are your memories of celebrations “back in the day” with your parents and grandparents? Last night, on Table Talk Thursday, CCLVI touched on some of these topics. We will be digging a little deeper tonight before we move on to a...

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

Listeners joined ACB Next Generation and Penny Forward as we marched forward into Spring, we talked about ways to stay motivated and resilient against setbacks. We shared some exciting news about how we are marching forward into unfamiliar territory this Spring. After the 1st hour was over we opened the floor to any financial questions and not just the topic of the day. Sponsored by ACB Next Gener...

Beginning with two calls our first week, and not even imagining what community might become, we have held more than 7,500 events over the past two years. Whether it’s learning something new, stretching yourself as a volunteer, or friendships made, we all have reason to celebrate this amazing Community we all share and enjoy. This was a virtual party! So, listeners joined us for the camaraderie, sh...

Each month, we untangle your most vexing transportation challenges, and this month’s challenge was a big one. If you are blind/low-vision and taking public transit, paratransit, a rideshare service or some other paid transportation service to and from work; school; or for medical trips; your transportation-related expenses are adding up. This month, Chris Peterson, Founder and CEO of Penny Forward...

Listeners talked about the small kitchen appliances we love so much: • Instant Pots • air fryers • slow cookers • and more Listeners shared their favorite appliances, tips, resources, and recipes. ACB Media 5

Do you have questions? Michael and Marty have answers. Sponsored by Hull Foundation and Learning Center

Making Tori’s chocolate sponge cake. Ingredients: • Flour • Coco powder • Sugar • margarine or butter • baking powder • eggs • two mixing bowls • two small baking pans or one larger pan • Pam or another greasing agent • Spoon • Oven • wire rack We have Tori's tips, where she offered some additional tips and substitutions.

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

If you are familiar with the basic features of your iOS device but want to learn more about its capabilities, Belinda takes you through some of the advanced features of iOS products using Voiceover and shared some fun ones, too. Listeners bought their questions.

Making chicken spaghetti. Ingredients: • 2 cups shredded chicken • 16 ounces spaghetti noodles, cooked and drained • 2 cans Rotel tomatoes, drained • 2 cans cream of mushroom soup • 16-ounce sour cream • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese • salt and pepper to taste Join the ACB Cooks email list. Contact ACB Cooks via email.

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

Hosts, Allen Preston, and Annette Watkins welcomed listeners to blind "chef's" from St. Lucia. Segment 3, Food for Thought welcomed the director of the St. Lucia Blind Welfare Association. Sponsored by Cooking Without Looking TV Show

# Tonight’s VISAbilities will be a replay of a very popular call we had some time ago.  Dr Paul Raia, a visually impaired clinical gerontologist, presented on the topic of Early Signs of Dementia. It was a most informative session, and I have received many requests to replay it.  So, if you missed it the first time, here is your chance. 

• Making fettuccine alfredo. You will have leftovers. Ingredients needed: 1-2 boxes fettuccine or other pasta you like • 1 stick butter • small carton (at least 16 oz) heavy cream • 2 cups freshly grated parmesan or at least 16 oz powdered parmesan • minced or powdered garlic Optional ingredients: • fresh multicolored peppers • mushrooms • broccoli • sundried tomato • artichoke hearts Tools needed...

Listeners found out about the Microsoft Disability answer desk; webinars on accessibility; and other ways Microsoft has committed to accessibility. Sponsored by Hull Foundation and Learning Center

Does Screen Curtain save battery power? Is it okay to leave my phone plugged in overnight? How important is the lighting when I use Face ID? Do I really need to force quit my apps all the time? As increased rumors and myths flood the Apple user community, TTJ was here to set the record straight on some of the most popular and most controversial tech inaccuracies. Listeners joined this presentation...

Sometimes we need to borrow money. Chris Peterson taught us all about our credit reputation and how this impacts our interest and borrowing options. Listeners also learned about some things we can do to improve our credit score, saving us money overall. Sponsored by ACB Next Generation

Eric Damery discussed and demonstrated the latest features and updates in JAWS 2022. Sponsored by Vispero

Rachel and Liz demonstrated navigating Windows 11 with JAWS. Sponsored by Vispero