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20250227 Beginning Your Voiceover Voyage Originally Broadcasted February 27, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This week, Bel and Rick provided some not-so-well-known tips and tricks for Voiceover users. Participants Brought their tips to share as well.     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250227 Essential Oils with Hayley Originally Broadcasted February 27, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Let’s get back to basics. Participants joined Hayley as she introduced oils including what they are, how do we use them, and some important safety considerations.   Email the facilitator   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250227 Vispero - JAWS Smart Navigation Originally Broadcasted February 27, 2025, on ACB Media 5   We showed participants how to use JAWS Smart Navigation to navigate controls and tables on web pages more efficiently. This feature is helpful when reading data and filling out forms. Sponsored by: Vispero     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250227 Claim Your Happiness Originally Broadcasted February 27, 2025, on ACB Media 5   A monthly interactive presentation based on the book Happy for No Reason, a self-help model lead by Darian Slayton Fleming, Certified Happiness Trainer.   Sponsored by Embrace Happiness     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250227 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted February 27, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This week there were fun activities related to braille.   Sponsored by: East Bay Center for the Blind Access Archives Email Vileen Shah     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250226 Office Space Originally Broadcasted February 26, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants learned about their Windows computer using JAWS with Tyson Ernst, access technology educator for the state of Washington. This experience provided focused instructions on basic office and Windows skills meant for the beginner to advanced user. Participants came with questions and a curiosity for their com...

20250226 Recipe Swap - Where's the Beef Originally Broadcasted February 26, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This call was all about meals that you can share that have no meat, so please come with your meatless recipes to share, or just come and say hello!   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250225 AZCB presents: Mike May Originally Broadcasted February 25, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Mike May, a trailblazer and advocate, was ready to share his powerful story and insights with you! As a visionary leader, inspirational speaker, and expert on overcoming challenges, Mike’s presentation will leave you motivated, enlightened, and ready to take action. Whether it’s about personal growth, innov...

20250225 Homophones with Mary Haupt Originally Broadcasted February 25, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This week, participants learned about "W O O D" and "W O U L D" and "E N S U R E" and "I N S U R E."   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250225 Games to Play with Lady A! Originally Broadcasted February 25, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Lucy loves to play games, so participants found out about new games to play with their Lady A devices.     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250225 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted February 25, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined me for another cooking adventure. This time: Dutch oven Whole Roast Chicken with Veggies. If you cook along, you need the following: whole Chicken Butter Lemon Juice or whole lemon Garlic Rosemary Salt Pepper Potatoes Pre-Chopped Onions Dutch Oven or Casserole Dish Optional kitc...

20250224 Bookability Originally Broadcasted February 24, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Meka and other bookish friends of the community answered fun questions, gave lots of book recommendations, and extended their book lists to infinity and beyond. Please also join the announce-only Bookability list by sending a blank email to: bookability+subscribe@groups.io   Find out more at https:/...

20250224 Library of Congress Requirements for Minors to Access NLS Services Originally Broadcasted February 24, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This episode featured a panel discussion on the annual parental acknowledgements being required for those under the age of 18 years of age to access any NLS services. The panel comprised of the NLS Director Jason Broughton, two NLS Regional Librarians, the Literacy...

20250224 PCB Peer Engagement Presents: Situational Awareness with Cristy Jones Originally Broadcasted February 24, 2025, on ACB Media 6   Cristy Jones discussed situational awareness as it relates to the blind and low vision community.   Sponsored by: Pennsylvania Council of the Blind Subscribe to the PCB email list Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250224 AAVL and Identity Theft Originally Broadcasted February 24, 2025, on ACB Media 6   This episode featured Deborah E. Joyce the author of Identity Theft: A Victim’s Search for Justice. She is on a mission to educate and empower the public to be protected from this heinous crime.   Sponsored by: Alliance On Aging and Vision Loss     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250224 Sports Round Table Originally Broadcasted February 24, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250223 ACB Membership Focus - Involving Members Originally Broadcasted February 23, 2025, on ACB Media 6   This month focused on How to maintain members by getting them involved in various aspects of your affiliate/chapter, helping them to become board members or officers later. Speakers were Julie Brannon, Past president of WCB, Amanda Selm, Past president of  Next Gen, Doug Powell, President o...

20250223 Sunday Night Shellin' Originally Broadcasted February 23, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Cindy LaBon and Diane Ducharme every other Sunday for a discussion about all things Shells - it could be peanut shells, seashells but mostly BlindShells. Cindy and Diane love answering questions so bring lots to the discussion.     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250223 Oscar Talk Originally Broadcasted February 23, 2025, on ACB Media Zoom   Grab your popcorn, favorite candy, beverage of your choice and join us to discuss the films that were nominated for the 97th Academy Awards Ceremony which was aired on ABC  on March 2nd with live audio description. This year all 10 Best Picture Nominations  have audio descriptions, so come join the ADP in a lively di...

20250222 Black History Trivia Quiz Originally Broadcasted February 22, 2025, on ACB Media 6   Harambee! Play the game! Share your knowledge and learn some interesting facts! Prizes were awarded.   Sponsored by: Harambee Alliance of the Blind   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250222 Basics with BITS - Groups.io Web Interface Originally Broadcasted February 22, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Want to subscribe to more ACB lists but don’t want your inbox to overflow? Debee Armstrong taught participants to use the web interface for groups.io so you can read messages without needing to clog your inbox. Debee also showed participants how to look through the archives to find messag...

20250222 Doing Braille Digitally Originally Broadcasted February 22, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Doing Braille Digitally. All about digital braille and braille displays.   Email the facilitator     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250221 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted February 21, 2025, 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

20250221 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted February 21, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This episode featured Dylan Hettler-Gaudette of Elon Musk fame.   Sponsored by: Branco Events     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250220 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted February 20, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This week Lucy Edmonds was our polestar sharing her story about learning and using braille.   Sponsored by: East Bay Center for the Blind Access Archives Email Vileen Shah     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co