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20221123 It’s Electric Originally Aired November 23, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Participants talked about using the small kitchen appliances they love so much to prepare their Thanksgiving meal. Instant Pots air fryers slow cookers and more Attendees shared their favorite appliances, tips, resources, and recipes.

20221123 To the Store and Back – In-Person Shopping Tips Originally Aired November 23, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Sometimes shopping online isn't the best way or is not your preference. That's okay. Attendees talked about ways they can be self-sufficient and successful when shopping in person. Sponsored by hull Foundation and Learning Center

20221122 ACB’s Audio Description Gala – What You Should Know Before the Event Originally Aired November 22, 2022, on ACB Media 5 In its second year, ACB’s Audio Description Awards Gala honored significant achievements in media that continues to pave the way for creating an audio description standard as well as recognizing the best of television, streaming, and the film industry’s commitment to acc...

20221122 Games to Play with Lady A Originally Aired November 22, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Lucy for a discussion of games you can play with your Amazon Echo Device. New games are discussed every time. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own suggestions.

20221122 Herbie’s Cooking Corner Originally Aired November 22, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Making pumpkin pie. Ingredients: Flour margarine or butter lard or shortening cold water eggs canned or fresh pumpkin evaporated milk caster sugar ground cinnamon ground ginger nutmeg cloves pie dish knife oven whipped cream optional for serving Dial 662-443-2664 for the ingredients list. Access recipes via Dropbox...

20221122 Unmute Presents Originally Aired November 22, 2022, 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...

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

20221121 BlindShell Classic 2 101 and Beyond Originally Aired November 21, 2022, 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 BlindShell Classic 2. Sponsored by BlindShell USA

20221121 Essential Wellness with Hayley Originally Aired November 21, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Do you have difficulties with sleep, brain fog, achy joints, energy levels, hair and skin, balancing blood sugar or weight loss? Participants joined Hayley as she shared some amazing products and her testimonial.

20221120 In the Kitchen with Courtney Originally Aired November 20, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Baking a turkey and making cranberry sauce. Turkey ingredients: 20–22-pound turkey 1 Stick Butter seasonings to taste Cranberry sauce ingredients: 2 bags fresh or frozen cranberries 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup water Dial 662-443-2664 for the ingredients list. Subscribe to ACB Cooks email list Email ACB Cooks

20221119 Doing Braille Digitally Originally Aired November 19, 2022, on ACB Media 5 All about braille displays and digital braille. Dan Tevelde told listeners all about the Braille and, if there is time, the Mantis. Email Nikki, the event facilitator if you would like to be a guest facilitator on the call to talk all about your braille display.

20221118 It’s Play Time Originally Aired November 18, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20221117 New Teaching Method for Blind Piano Students Originally Aired November 17, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Demonstrations of how patterned music is and how learning chords and concepts expedite the learning curve. Sponsored by Blind Piano Lessons

20221117 Tech Power Hour Originally Aired November 17, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Are you just starting out with an iPhone or iPad? Or you just know enough to get by with your Mac or Windows PC. Join some of your community peers for this one-hour Tech Stop. Participants brought their questions and were ready to learn something new. These community AT trainers would love to share their assistive technolo...

20221117 Audio Description, Pluto Television, Awards Gala, and More Originally Aired November 17, 2022, on ACB Media 5 This year, the 2nd Annual Audio Description Award Gala will be available on Pluto TV thanks to the generosity of our sponsor, Paramount Global. Pluto TV is a free online service that offers hundreds of television channels and thousands of on demand content to view. Participants jo...

20221117 Vispero Presentation Originally Aired November 17, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Participants learned about new features in JAWS and Fusion, smart glance, and the notification history. Sponsored by Vispero

20221117 I Love Braille Originally Aired November 17, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Dorothy Brown was the polestar of this month. She shared her experience with learning braille at a late age and using it. 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

20221116 The ins and Outs of the NLS Braille E-Reader Originally Aired November 16, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Participants learned about the NLS Braille E-Reader, and the following topics were covered: A physical description of the NLS Braille E-Reader a brief overview of the device’s features including those which have been disabled other names under which the device is sold through Humanware and APH...

20221116 Untangling Transportation – Unwrapping Air Travel Originally Aired November 16, 2022, on ACB Media 5 The holidays are fast approaching, and millions of Americans will be taking to the air to visit relatives, take vacations, and still traveling for work. Air travel can be stressful for anyone under the best of circumstances. For those of us who are blind or low-vision, air travel offers ad...

20221116 Recipe Swap – Let’s Give Thanks Originally Aired November 16, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Let’s all give thanks by sharing your favorite Thanksgiving sides recipes. Don’t be a turkey. Come tell us what is the special item you make every year? What do you hope someone else makes for Thanksgiving?

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

20221115 Let’s Talk Low Vision with Dr. Alibhai Originally Aired November 15, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Dr. Suleiman Alibhai, O.D, F.A.A.O was our special guest this evening. He has been practicing Low Vision Rehabilitation Services in the metropolitan Washington, DC area since 1993. Tonight’s presentation was on “low vision strategies” and was once again proven to be interesting and exciting for all....

20221115 Online Shopping – Bringing the Store to Your Home Originally Aired November 15, 2022, on ACB Media 5 There are a variety of services that bring anything from groceries to furniture to your door. Participants talked about what those are, their pros and cons, and how they benefit you as a blind and/or visually impaired person. Sponsored by Hull Foundation and Learning Center

20221115 Herbie’s Cooking Corner Originally Aired November 15, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Patty returned to talk about Schwans, a source for frozen foods. Schwans delivers nationwide to the contiguous 48 states. Access the Schwans website Dial 662-443-2664 for the ingredients list. Access recipes via Dropbox Subscribe to the ACB Cooks email list Email the ACB Cooks Find Herbie's Cooking Corner on YouTub...

20221115 Unmute Presents Originally Aired November 15, 2022, 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...