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20230314 Games to Play with Lady A Originally Broadcasted March 14, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Lucy for a discussion of games they can play with their Amazon Echo Devices. New games are discussed every time. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own suggestions.

20230314 Unmute Presents Originally Broadcasted March 14, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants join us each week as we share updates on the access technology community and answered your questions regarding iPhones, Androids, Mac, and Windows. We also gave listeners insights into new apps, helpful information to stay up to date on accessibility technology, and the best podcasts to listen to. Sponsored...

20230314 Herbie’s Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted March 14, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined tori and Herbie as they took you on another cooking adventure. This time: Home Made Pizza. You will need the following: Sugar Warm Water Salt Flour Oil Corn Meal tomato Sauce Tomato Paste Garlic Oregano Cheese optional toppings mixing bowl Rolling Pin Oven Towards the end Tori offered some ad...

20230313 Understanding Shortcuts on Apple Devices Originally Broadcasted March 13, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Darcy as we continued to explore Shortcuts on iOS. This week, we looked at lists, and the repeat action.

20230311 ACB Home, Garden, and agriculture, - Keeping Poultry Originally Broadcasted March 11, 2023, on ACB Media 5   our guest discussed keeping different kinds of poultry. Whether you are interested in having a few hens in your backyard or venturing into larger poultry pursuits, participants joined us to explore  considerations for choosing and caring for poultry.   Subscribe to Homesteading by...

20230311 Doing Braille Digitally Originally Broadcasted March 11, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Listeners discussed all things digital braille and braille displays. This week, Nicki demonstrated how to copy and open .brf books from BARD on the Brailliant and the Focus. Email Nicki

20230310 It’s Play Time Originally Broadcasted March 10, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Meka and Cindy welcomed listeners to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20230309 Vispero Presentation – Five Need-To-Know JAWS Quick Settings for Excel Originally Broadcasted March 9, 2023, on ACB Media 5   We showed listeners how to use JAWS Quick Settings to specify how you monitor cells, manage cell properties, and adjust reading settings.   Sponsored by Vispero

20230309 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted March 09, 2023, on ACB Media 5   It was an interactive session with participants asking and answering braille-related questions.   Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind Subscribe to I Love Braille email list. Access Archives

20230308 Best Picture Oscar Nominations- including Audio Description Hour with Carl and Erika Originally Broadcasted March 8, 2023, on ACB Media 6   Listeners spent a fun-filled hour with Forever Long-Time Movie connoisseurs, Carl, and Erika, whom will be reviewing this year’s Oscar-Nominating films. The hour-long webinar showcased Best Picture of the Year Predictions and included a lively discuss...

20230308 ACBDA - Living Better with Diabetes - Hadley and You Originally Broadcasted March 8, 2023, on ACB Media 5   ACBDA welcomed Marc Arneson from Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired to share information about Hadley and the many programs they offer to blind and low vision learners including some things that may be of interest to those living with diabetes.

20230307 Herbie’s Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted March 7, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Listeners joined tori and Herbie as they took us on another cooking adventure. This time: they take a break from the kitchen and let Diane tell us about the process on how to make Italian sausage, truly from scratch.   Access recipes via Dropbox Subscribe to the ACB Cooks email list. Email the ACB Cooks Find He...

20230304 Basic iPhone Class Originally Broadcasted March 4, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Whether you're new to the iPhone or have used one for years, listeners joined us with their questions and problems. We will try to help you use your phone more effectively and efficiently.

20230303 It’s Play Time Originally Broadcasted March 3, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Meka and Cindy welcomed listeners to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20230302 Let’s Talk Mac Originally Broadcasted March 02, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Listeners joined Herbie to learn How to create and upload videos to YouTube on the Mac.

20230302 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted March 2, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Our guest speaker, Jerry Berrier, spoke on “The role of braille in making modern technology accessible".   Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind Access I Love Braille Archives Subscribe to I Love Braille email list. Email Vileen Shah, the event facilitator

20230301 It’s Electric Originally Aired March 1, 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 Ask your questions, and share your favorite appliances, tips, resources, and recipes.

T. Guys 20230301 Meet A. T. Guys Originally Aired March 1, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined A.T. Guys for a virtual meet and greet and learned more about our top-quality assistive technology products for the blind and visually impaired community. Listeners had the chance to connect with our team members - JJ, Michael, and Damashe.  This was a great opportunity to get to know us and disco...

20230228 Unmute Presents Originally Aired February 28, 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 gave your insight into new apps, helpful information to stay up to date on accessibility technology, and the best podcasts to listen to.   Sponsored by Unm...

20230228 Herbie’s Cooking Corner Originally Aired February 28, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Making cinnamon shortbread. Ingredients will be posted to the ACB Cooks list. Access recipes via Dropbox Subscribe to the ACB Cooks email list. Email the ACB Cooks Find Herbie's Cooking Corner on YouTube

20230227 Bookability - Let's Learn more about Goodreads Originally Aired February 27, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined us for a fun-filled call all about Goodreads, what it is, how it works, and what you can do with it. We learned the very basics of using the goodreads app on the iPhone, and work through how to find a book and rate it. Listeners came with questions, their own Goodreads e...

20230227 VSA, AVLNC, Big Data and You Originally Aired February 27, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Do you know what VSA and AVLNC are? If so, do you know what they are working on? The Big Data Project and the Self Advocacy training project are only two ways the VisionServe Alliance and the Aging and Vision Loss National Coalition can have a lasting impact on you and your affiliate.

20230227 BlindShell USA and Beyond Originally Aired February 27, 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 Diane Ducharme for an instructional session about how to use the device.   Sponsored by BlindShell USA

20230227 The Jewish Hour Originally Aired February 27, 2023, on ACB Media 5   This was a special event, which featured several Jews by choice or converts. They told us about their journey and how they found Judaism, and what it means to them. Everyone, Jewish and non-Jewish, were encouraged to join us for this very special program. Subscribe to Jewish Hour email group.

20230227 Understanding Shortcuts on Apple Devices Originally Aired February 27, 2023, on ACB Media 6   Participants joined Darcy as we continued exploring Shortcuts for Apple devices.