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20230226 ACB Membership Focus Originally Aired February 26, 2023, on ACB Media 6   The ACB Membership focus was on state conventions in Minnesota, California, Illinois, and others. Listeners learned about their programs, outreach, type of conference and much more.   Sponsored by ACB Membership Committee

20230226 President’s Office Hours – DC Leadership Conference Originally Aired February 26, 2023, on ACB Media 6   Participants joined Dan and guests as they shared all you need to know about the virtual and in-person DC Leadership Conference and answered your questions!

20230226 Assistive Technology Office Hours Originally Aired February 26, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Are you looking for assistance, tips, personalized lessons, or just facts on tech? Tony helps you with this. Certified in Apple Macintosh OS, Microsoft Office, JAWS, NVDA, Voiceover, and Fusion, he will do his very best to bring you top level professionalism and answers for your needs surrounding your t...

20230225 Doing Braille Digitally Originally Aired February 25, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Participants discussed all things digital braille and braille displays. This week, we had a Q&A session. Participants came ready to ask any questions they had about using their braille display. If you are an experienced braille display user, come ready to answer others' questions, as the facilitator just may...

20230224 It’s Play Time Originally Aired February 24, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Meka and Cindy welcomed listeners to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20230223 I Love Braille Originally Aired February 23, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Linda Piekarski gave some braille puzzles to solve and discussed their solutions.   Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind Subscribe to I Love Braille email list. Access archives Email Vileen Shah

20230223 The Palmetto State Needs You Originally Aired February 23, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Jennifer Bazer is ready to revive the ACB affiliate in South Carolina.. Her goal is to have an active affiliate in the Palmetto State for the national convention. If you know of individuals in South Carolina who may be interested in pushing up their sleeves to get this affiliate ready for the summer conventi...

20230223 Vispero Presentation – Managing Your Outlook Inbox with JAWS Originally Aired February 23, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Attendees learned how to create folders and move messages, use basic rules to manage conversations, and use the Clean Up feature to manage your inbox.   Sponsored by Vispero

20230222 Recipe Swap – It’s Mardi Gras Time Originally Aired February 22, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Get spicy! Bring your beads, and come party with us! We were raging Cajun! Listeners brought their best spicy Cajun recipes, and joined us to share all their favorites. Let the good times roll!

20230221 Unmute Presents Originally Aired February 21, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Attendees 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 Pre...

20230221 Herbie’s Cooking Corner Originally Aired February 21, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Making quick flatbreads. Items: 1 and 2/3 cups plain or whole meal flour 1/2 cup warm water 2 TBSP cooking oil (vegetable or olive) mixing bowl rolling Pin Skillet Access recipes via Dropbox Subscribe to the ACB Cooks email list. Email the ACB Cooks Find Herbie's Cooking Corner on YouTube

Episode Notes Lively Latin An introduction to Latin and its effect on everyday English. Lessons in mythology and Roman civilization will be included.

20230220 Understanding Shortcuts on Apple Devices Originally Aired February 20, 2023, on ACB Media 6 Participants joined Darcy as they continued exploring Shortcuts for Apple devices.

20230220 Presidents Office Hours Originally Aired February 20, 2023, on ACB Media 6 ACB President, Dan Spoone discussed with Deb Cook Lewis (ACB 1st Vice President) about the upcoming Legislative Seminars and surrounding activities. Dan also spoke with Kenneth Simeon SR. (ACB Board Member) about the DKM First Timers Award and the JP Morgan/Chase Leadership Fellow award.

20230220 Lessons in Advocacy from the LGBTQ Plus Community – Allies Originally Aired February 20, 2023, on ACB Media 5 The lessons learned from LGBTQ plus advocacy series concluded with this session. This program focused on the importance of allies in the LGBTQ plus community historically and today. From the founding of BFLAG to the present, BPI ally, Margie Donovan, facilitated this fascinating d...

20230220 BlindShell USA and Beyond 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

20230219 An Information Session on DKM First Timers and JP Morgan-Chase Leadership Fellows Awards Originally Aired February 19, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Jumping into the leadership game? Are you considering applying for either the DKM First Timers Award or the JP Morgan/Chase Leadership Fellow award? Are you still on the fence? Do you have questions about the application process or the experience? If...

20230219 Assistive Technology Office Hours Originally Aired February 19, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Are you looking for assistance, tips, personalized lessons, or just facts on tech? Tony can help you with this. Certified in Apple Macintosh OS, Microsoft Office, JAWS, NVDA, Voiceover, and Fusion, he will do his very best to bring you top level professionalism and answers for your needs surrounding your...

20230219 Meet and Greet – Getting to Know You Originally Aired February 19, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Calling all our ACB Community members as they joined Belinda and RaLynn as they host a casual chat/interview with a different community member each month, who you may or may not know! Who was it this time? Participants had to join us to find out! This call gave us all an opportunity to learn more about...

20230218 Black History Trivia Night – Listen, Laugh, Learn Originally Aired February 18, 2023, on ACB Media 6 Participants joined the Multi-Cultural Affairs committee (MCAC) and ACB Of Maryland as they embarked upon an evening of discovery, education, and fun. They learned about some little known, yet significant, facts about black history which of course are part of American history as well. Spon...

20230218 Basic iPhone Class Originally Aired February 18, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Whether you're new to the iPhone or have used one for years, participants joined us with their questions and problems. We try to help you use your phone more effectively and efficiently.

20230218 Introduction to Personal Finance and Investing Originally Aired February 18, 2023, on ACB Media 5 This session covered a discussion and questions relating to personal finance and investing.

20230218 Demand Our Access Originally Aired February 18, 2023, on ACB Media 5 We discussed service animals under Titles II and III of the ADA. Sponsored by Demand Our Access

20230217 It’s Play Time Originally Aired February 17, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20230216 Let’s Talk Mac Originally Aired February 16, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Darcy Bernard, from Maccessibility, and a valued ACB Community member, talked to us about Shortcuts from a mac perspective.