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20260222 Sunday Night Shellin Originally Broadcasted February 22, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Cindy and Diane for an hour of BlindShell talk. Bring your questions and curiosity.

20260222 Birding with Lucy at Mockingbird Hill Originally Broadcasted February 22, 2026, on ACB Media 5 This was a supplemental call where we focused on completing the presentation and discussion that we started last week on the Cardinal. Join “The Chirp Circuit for Blind Birders” on WhatsApp

20260221 NVDA for Teachers Originally Broadcasted February 21, 2026, on ACB Media 6 This session offered a quick introduction to NVDA, the free screen reader for Windows, along with practical ways to use it effectively with your students. If there is interest, we can explore more advanced topics in future classes. Sponsored by: The American Association of Blind Teachers (aabt) Link to Download mat...

20260221 Basic iPhone Class Originally Broadcasted February 21, 2026, 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.

20260221 Blindness Prematurity Call Originally Broadcasted February 21, 2026, on ACB Media 5 This episode discussed Expectations of parents and teachers!

20260221 ASK Bits Originally Broadcasted February 21, 2026, on ACB Media 6 Participants joined us to explore today’s tech across Windows, Android, iOS, and Mac, along with screen readers and helpful assistive tools. Bring your questions and connect with our BITS team for tips, tricks, and real-world advice to help make your tech work for you. Sponsored by: Blind Information Technology Solutions as...

20260220 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted February 20, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20260220 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted February 20, 2026, on ACB Media 5 This episode featured Chris Peterson, Founder and CEO of Penny Forward Sponsored by: Branco Events

20260220 Learning Blind Tech with Desiree Renae Originally Broadcasted February 20, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Want to learn more about language translation options? We covered Airpods pro, meta and IOS options for live translation from popular languages into English.

20260210 Games to Play with Lady A Originally Broadcasted February 10, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Lucy loves to play games, so participants found out about new games to play with their Lady A devices.

20260219 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted February 19, 2026, on ACB Media 5 This week our polestar of the month, Sue Brasel, shared her experience with learning an using braille, especially in knitting. Sponsored by: East Bay Center for the Blind Contact the Facilitator Access Archives of the Call Join the Mailing List

20260217 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted February 17, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined me for another cooking adventure. This time: Homemade Chick-Fil-A Chicken Sandwich. If you cook along, you need the following: ·      2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts ·      1 cup pickled juice ·      1 cup milk ·      1 egg ·      1 cup flour ·      2 tablespoons powdered sug...

20260216 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted February 16, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.

20260216 A Century of Black History Commemorations Originally Broadcasted February 16, 2026, on ACB Media 5 From Negro history Week to Black history Month – participants joined the Harambee community as we honored our history, lifted our legacy and continued the celebration. Sponsored by: Harambee Alliance of the Blind

20260215 Dog Training Basics Originally Broadcasted February 15, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Wish your pet would learn how to lie down or how to stay off the couch? Need your guide to locate the bus bench? Deborah Armstrong trains foster dogs to become adoptable, and she showed participants how to have a more well-behaved dog.

20260215 Birding with Lucy at Mockingbird Hill Originally Broadcasted February 15, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Whether you are a seasoned "birder" or just enjoy the morning chirps from your porch, participants joined Lucy Arguijo in Mockingbird Hill to explore the fascinating world of backyard birds, from their unique nesting habits and feeding habits to the wonder of seasonal migration. We lea...

20260213 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted February 13, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20260213 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted February 13, 2026, on ACB Media 5 This episode featured Wendy Wilson, Master Herbalist. Sponsored by: Branco Events

20260213 A Blind View - “Professional Problem-solver. Occasional Magician.” Originally Broadcasted February 13, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Bel for a lively and insightful conversation with Michael Babcock, Membership Engagement Specialist for ACB. We chatted about the behind-the-scenes work that keeps community running smoothly and his personal journey with blindness. This was a grea...

20260212 Berl Coley Leadership Originally Broadcasted February 12, 2026, on ACB Media 6 For most of us in ACB, Roberts Rules of Order forms the basis for the parliamentary process that we use to conduct our meetings and the local, state, and national levels. Participants joined Ardis Bazyn and Jeff Thom as they provided an informative and practical guide to Roberts Rules of Order.

20260212 Book Discussion with the Multicultural Affairs Committee Originally Broadcasted February 12, 2026, on ACB Media 6 Participants joined MCAC to discuss the book Fire Exit, by Morgan Talty, DB122119. This is a novel involving relationships between the people living on the Maine Penobscot Reservation and a non-Native man on the outside looking in. It is the story of love, loss, regret, memory...

20260212 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted February 12, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Under title "I have a question", I Love Braille presented a participatory discussion on braille-related questions. Sponsored by: East Bay Center for the Blind Contact the Facilitator Access Archives of the Call Join the Mailing List

20260211 Recipe Swap-Hearts are in the Air! Originally Broadcasted February 11, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Recipe Swap celebrated all things chocolate for Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day, or simply for the love of chocolate. Whether you prefer dark, milk, or white, there is something for everyone. Bring a favorite recipe to share or come to tell us which kind of chocolate you love most.

20260210 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted February 10, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined me for another cooking adventure. This time: Samoa Cookie Bars. If you cook along, you need the following: 1 cup unsalted butter-softened ·      1/2 cup granulated sugar ·      2 cups of all-purpose flour ·      1/4 tsp salt ·      1 tsp vanilla extract ·      2 cups of sweetened...

20260209 Bookability Originally Broadcasted February 9, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Meka and other bookish friends of the community as we answered fun questions, gave lots of book recommendations, and extended your book lists to infinite and beyond.