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20230520 FCB presents ACB Voting, Resolutions, & Constitution Updates for 2023 Originally Broadcasted May 20, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined the Florida Council of the Blind, along with Koni Sims, Pat Sheehan, Jeff Thom, and John McCann to hear and learn what is happening with voting, resolutions, and constitution and bylaws at convention this year. This was a good opportunity to ask...

20230519 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted May 19, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed attendees to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20230518 Vispero Presentation Originally Broadcasted May 18, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants learned how to navigate the YouTube website, search for channels and videos, plus access videos using JAWS and native YouTube commands. Sponsored by Vispero

20230518 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted May 18, 2023, on ACB Media 5 This week's pole star was Barbara Lassen. She shared her experience with learning and using braille. Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind Subscribe to the I Love Braille email list. Access Archives Email Vileen Shah

20230517 Untangling Transportation–Transit Services in Schaumburg and More Originally Broadcasted May 17, 2023, on ACB Media 6 In advance of the upcoming ACB National Conference and Convention being held from June 30-July 6 in Schaumburg, IL, we invited a representative of the Pace Suburban Bus Division to join us to talk about local transit and paratransit services and the process for requesting...

20230517 Its Electric Originally Broadcasted May 17, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants talked about the small kitchen appliances they love so much: Instant Pots air fryers slow cookers coffee makers microwave ovens and more Attendees asked their questions, and shared their favorite appliances, tips, resources, and recipes.

20230516 Lets Talk TV Originally Broadcasted May 16, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Darcy and Holly as they talked to Monica Svopa about her time on Sesame Street.

20230516 Helpful Hints on Using Homophones Originally Broadcasted May 16, 2023, on ACB Media 5 In your writing, do you know when to use H-E-R-E and H-E-A-R? Or maybe you confuse Y-O-U-R and Y-O-U-apostrophe-R-E. These words are called homophones, which are words that sound alike, but differ in meaning and spelling. Participants joined Mary Haupt to learn to use them correctly.

20230516 Unmute Presents Originally Broadcasted May 16, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants join us each week as we share updates on the access technology community and answer your questions regarding iPhones, Androids, Mac, and Windows. We also give participants insight into new apps, helpful information to stay up to date on accessibility technology, and the best podcasts to listen to. Sponsored b...

20230516 Herbie's Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted May 16, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Tori and me as we took attendees on another cooking adventure. This time: Spicy Roasted Chicken. If cooking with us, you will need the following: 1/4 cup breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 8 chicken thighs, (Can sub...

20230515 BlindShell 101 and Beyond Originally Broadcasted May 15, 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 Michael Babcock for an instructional session about how to use the device.   Sponsored by BlindShell USA

20230513 ACB Home, Garden, and Agriculture-Medicinal Herbs Originally Broadcasted May 13, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Jasmine returned to talk with us about growing and using medicinal herbs. Subscribe to our email list.

20230513 Doing Braille Digitally Originally Broadcasted May 13, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Discussing all things digital braille and braille displays. This week, we had the privilege of hearing from Alan Holst, who discussed using the braille display on the mac. Email Nicki

20230512 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted May 12, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20230512 Blind Since Birth Originally Broadcasted May 12, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Bel for an opportunity to discuss a range of topics on how we relate to the world around us, as individuals who have been blind since birth. Those who experienced sight loss later in life were encouraged to join and share their perspectives as well. The beauty of this call is that we can all learn fr...

20230511 The Fine Art of Delegation-part II Originally Broadcasted May 11, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined us for part II of a discussion on the Art of Delegation. Continuing from our event held at the 2023 DC Leadership Seminar, where attendees discussed their tips and tricks for delegating affiliate responsibilities to committees and individuals alike.  Sponsored by the Berl Colley Lead...

20230511 Lets Talk Mac Originally Broadcasted May 11, 2023, on ACB Media 5 This time, Text Edit, Pages, and Word were discussed. Three different word processing applications, two of which are built-in to the Mac. Herbie gave a basic overview of the differences between the three and demoed basic navigation techniques for each of them.

20230511 Vispero Presentation Originally Broadcasted May 11, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants learned how to access the JAWS Notification History, plus received details about recent enhancements to this feature. Sponsored by Vispero

20230511 I Love Braille-I Have a Question Originally Broadcasted May 11, 2023, on ACB Media 5 This week, participants asked and answered braille-related questions. Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind Subscribe to the I Love Braille email list! Access Archives Email Vileen Shah

20230510 Recipe Swap – What Will You Make for Mothers Day Originally Broadcasted May 10, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Mother’s Day is fast approaching! Whether you will be with your mother in person or only in spirit, what would you want to make for her on Mother’s Day or what was your favorite food that she made for you? Attendees shared their recipes for our next recipe swap and told us what their favor...

20230510 In the Kitchen with Courtney Originally Broadcasted May 10, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Courtney as she made Turtle Brownies. No actual turtles are required for this chocolatey recipe. subscribe to the ACB Cooks list!

20230509 Helpful Hints on Using Homophones Originally Broadcasted May 9, 2023, on ACB Media 5 In your writing, do you know when to use H-E-A-R and H-E-R-E? Or maybe you confuse L-E-D with L-E-A-D (the metal). These words are called homophones, which are words that sound the same, but differ in meaning and spelling. Participants joined Mary Haupt to learn to use them correctly.

20230509 Games to Play with Lady A Originally Broadcasted May 9, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Lucy for a discussion of games they can play with their Amazon Echo Device. New games are discussed all the time. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own suggestions.

20230509 Unmute Presents Originally Broadcasted May 9, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants join us each week as we share updates on the access technology community and answer your questions regarding iPhones, Androids, Mac, and Windows. We also 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 Unmute...

20230509 Herbies Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted May 9, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined tori and me as we took listeners on another cooking adventure. This time: Enchilada's If cooking with us, you will need the following: Corn Tortillas Grated Cheese like Cheddar Red or Green Enchilada Sauce Cream of Mushroom Soup desired precooked meat like Chicken any extra toppings like Lettuce,...