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The 61st annual ACB Conference and Convention is just around the corner. Registration opens on May 12 for members and the 19 for everyone else. Listeners joined Janet Dickelman, Convention Coordinator as she shared all you need to know about this hybrid event. • What is hybrid anyway? • Why has the convention been extended beyond the in-person week? • What’s the cost to attend? • What tours are be...

Guide Dogs, Furry Tails & More! Terry welcomes Sarah Calhoun, Anthony Corona, and Penny Reeder with their furry friends to tell us about GDUI’s Furry Tails project and how you can participate.  We will then morph into other issues relevant to living life with a dog guide.  Questions are always welcome. So join us for a fact filled hour.

Rachel and Liz showed listeners how to flag messages in Outlook with JAWS. Sponsored by Vispero

No, we are not talking about the clothing store. We are talking about recipes that have five ingredients or less. Listeners shared their favorite easy to make recipes with five or fewer ingredients.

Despite having talking calculators, computers, and smartphones, some of us like to go back to the basics. Listeners joined Lucy to learn about using the abacus.

Jewel discussed an area of independent living. This week’s discussion area was the process of cooking and making it more accessible. Listeners learned how to tell if food is done; safety around appliances; and about alternative cooking appliances to make cooking easier for people. Email Jewel with your comments, questions, and suggestions.

Making Betty Crocker Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies. Items needed: • 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 cup softened butter • 3/4 cup granulated sugar • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar • 1 egg • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips • 1 cup coarsely chopped nuts, if desired • electric Mixer or spoon • mixing Bowl • greased cookie s...

Episode Notes Lively Latin: A lively introduction to Latin and its effect on everyday English. Lessons in Mythology will be included. Class notes can be found at: https://bit.ly/3sX3c2D

Listeners joined us as we helped answer your MacOS, Windows, iOS, and Android questions.

Three children of Holocaust survivors were questioned and shared their memories of their parents.

Meka and Cindy welcomed listeners to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

For more than 20 years, Michael Smitherman has never failed to impress ACB convention goers with outstanding Exhibit Halls filled with both new products and services and classic stand-bys we have come to rely on.  Everything from cosmetics to computers, from braille notetakers to braille jewelry. And now, in these days of combined hybrid and in-person gatherings, Michael has done it again!  Be amo...

Listeners joined Jael and learned more about the free app that connects you with the books in your local library. This was not intended to be an instructional session but a workshop to learn about the service and how it works. Sponsored by Hull Foundation and Learning Center

Whether it's a personal space; a home business office; or an office suite in a commercial building, what low vision strategies do you use to make it a pleasant and productive place to fit your needs and style? Listeners shared their solutions and found ways to make your office work even better for you. All were Welcome! Sponsored by Council of Citizens with Low Vision International

Transitioning from sighted to blind is hard enough as it is. Let Kat be your guide as she gives you tips and tricks so you can stay in the kitchen. Sponsored by Hull Foundation and Learning Center

Eric Damery discussed the latest on what is new in JAWS. Sponsored by Vispero

Jane Carona presented on braille puzzles. Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind

Listeners joined Marja and Desiree to learn about grilling with or without sight. Listeners learned about fast food. Sponsored by Hull Foundation and Learning Center

Listeners came to talk about the small kitchen appliances they love so much: • Instant Pots • Air fryers • Slow cookers • Recipes

Coffee on the go. Hotel coffee? Can’t leave your hotel room without caffeine? Tips for perfecting your brew while traveling. Discuss to-go cups; AeroPress; coffee additives; and accessories that you won’t want to leave home without. Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or are just joining us, you are welcome to the last installment of this coffee series. Class notes are available here.

Have you decided to deviate from the norm and are now the owner of a MacBook, MacBook air, or and iMac? Want perspective and support other than on the apple accessibility line? Listeners joined and brought their questions for Michael. Sponsored by Hull Foundation and Learning Center

Listeners joined Lucy for a discussion of games you can play with your Amazon Echo Device. New games are discussed every time. Listeners were encouraged to bring their own suggestions.

Jewel walks everyone through independent living skills for a particular room or area of life. Part 1 of the kitchen included going over • Techniques to get ready to cook • Accessibility of tools • Safety and techniques for chopping and dicing • Getting ingredients combined Email Jewel with your questions, comments, and suggestions.

Episode Notes Lively Latin: A lively introduction to Latin and its effect on everyday English. Lessons in Mythology will be included. Class notes can be found at: https://bit.ly/3sX3c2D

The topic was how can ACB help promote affiliate/chapter events and programs? Tony Stephens, ACB Director of Development, was the speaker.