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Perhaps you already listened as Apple Teacher Matt Vollbrecht and his team discussed cutting the cord and various streaming service options. Now, they’ll teach you how to use the AppleTV with Voiceover. The Voiceover screen reader on TVOS is very similar to iOS and iPad OS, but there are enough differences to be a challenge to someone who is not familiar with them. The TTJ team will teach you the...

We’ve all come to vision loss in different ways and times in our lives. Here’s an opportunity to ask those, “How do you do this?” questions and share tried and true techniques with one another. Join Elizabeth for this open chat.

# When a new board is elected to a state or affiliate, the transition can be tricky. Hear from past and present acb leaders about best practices for a smooth leadership transition.

If you are looking for a job that allows you to work from home, interact with others, and work on your terms, direct sales might be an option for you. Join the ACB Employment Committee as we talk with direct sales professionals about how they got started, explore the facts and myths about this line of work, and how you can determine if it is right for you.

Mac users unite! Let’s put this baby up on stage and strip it down. We’re gonna look at the Mac to build a series of episodes on using Voice Over, the features of Mac OS and how to use some of the most powerful apps. This episode brings Mac Big Sur, The Mov 10 Apple event, and our holiday gift giving guide.

Join Jay and Terry on this week's discussion of sleep being an important tool for rejuvenation. This will include good sleeping habits, sleep schedules, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and CPAP/BiPAP machines and what the differences are. Home, Emergency, Attitude, Lifestyle, Tools, Health - Giving you the resources to be prepared and ready in all situations! Questions or concerns? Email me at trav...

Each week we focus on a different topic talking about information both for the inside and outside of our dwelling sites. This week, with the upcoming holidays upon us, we will be discussing kitchen safety.

Join Out of Sight Adventures as we go International again! We will be going to the land of Hello Kitty, Ramen, bullet trains and karaoke! That's right! We're going to Japan! Be sure to come and say hi, and bring a friend!

Channel your inner nerd. Whether it's disney, science fiction, books, music, we explore all those passions and more on this call. This week, we visit Hogwarts, and the world of Harry Potter.

Do you have a favorite radio show/DJ/station? Whether you listened to it growing up or you enjoy it now? This is your opportunity to talk about radio, AM, FM, satellite, we will discuss all of it! Bring your favorite radio memories and let's have a good discussion! Anyone is welcome!

Please join me today as we welcome a very special guest speaker, Jake Reis, Doterra’s Market Development Director for the Western United States. He is very interested in coming alongside us in the blindness community to find ways to make using essential oils more accessible. Please come with your concerns and questions, as well as any suggestions you may have. See you there. so excited! Disclaimer...

# This is one in a series of family recipe ideas and more to bring in the Thanksgiving holiday.

# we welcome Pam Burgess from Dexcom to talk about their continuous glucose monitor.

This week, User Ed team members join us to share about the Freedom Scientific Training Podcast Sponsored by Vispero

This week, Eric Damery joins us to share all about JAWS 2021 including its features and benefits Sponsored by Vispero

# If it talks or squawks, sings or squeals or laughs, you’ll find it at Speak to Me. From talking thermometers to singing bears there is something for everyone. Denise Russell will demo several Speak to Me products.

This week we will be taking a look at using Thunderbird with NVDA. Thunderbird is a free and open source email client for windows. You can grab a copy of thunderbird from the link below. https://www.thunderbird.net/

In this monthly event, Deborah will talk with Guests and take calls about living sustainably, raising animals, and growing plants. This month, Deborah will interview Mary about sprouting and growing micro greens.

Ever wish you could start your own podcast? With the Apple iPhone and iPad, you can. Join certified Apple Teacher Matt Vollbrecht and his team as they cover podcast creation from the ground up. Learn about best practices when recording, microphone suggestions, recording and editing apps, hosting services, and even how to add sound effects and music to your podcasts, and what music is legal. If you...

We’ve all come to vision loss in different ways and times in our lives. Here’s an opportunity to ask those, “How do you do this?” questions and share tried and true techniques with one another. Join Donna Brown for this open chat.

# A police chief from Florida speaks about Pedestrian Crime and how we can help prevent it.

# From instapots to talking microwaves and other appliances that make our lives easier, come find out what works best to accomplish different tasks for different people, as well as some awesome gift ideas.

Aira is a visual interpreting service. We’ll explain what that means and tell you how to get the most from Aira’s many promotions from on-line shopping to transportation and more.

An important component to enjoying entertainment for those who are blind or low vision is Audio description. Join Petr Kucheryavyy of Spectrum’s Accessibility team who will discuss their new Spectrum Access app, which offers on demand audio description for everyone in the US, is completely free, and not limited to Spectrum customers. Learn its design and features, the content that you will current...

# The holidays can bring out different emotions in everyone. Hear about different ways to cope with the good and bad of the holidays.