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20251018 BITS Presents: The Mentoring Hour Originally Broadcasted October 18, 2025, on ACB Media 6   BITS Presents the Mentoring Hour where Your Access Technology Questions Find Answers. This call is designed specifically to help people who are blind or with low vision navigate the fast-changing world of technology. We cover it all: Windows, Android, iOS, and Mac platforms, along with screen reade...

20251018 Basic iPhone Class Originally Broadcasted October 18, 2025, 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.     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20251018 Demand Our Access Originally Broadcasted October 18, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Jonathan used scenarios to demonstrate how to advocate in private housing situations when the property manager knows nothing about our rights. He would love your participation.   Sponsored by: Demand Our Access Email The Facilitator     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20251018 Blindness prematurity call Originally Broadcasted October 18, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined us to share and explore school experiences of growing up with blindness or vision loss. It’s a chance to connect, compare memories, and learn from each other’s journeys.     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20251018 The ACB Prohibited Conduct Policy Workgroup Seeks Member Feedback Originally Broadcasted October 18, 2025, on ACB Media 6   Attention ACB Members! Let your voice be heard as you provide feedback to the ACB Prohibited Conduct Policy Workgroup, after reading the second draft of the proposed revisions to the policy disseminated on various ACB email lists.   Find out more at https://acb-commu...

20251017 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted October 17, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20251017 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted October 17, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This episode featured Marc Carlson – author, historian, and canine ventriloquist.   Sponsored by: Branco Events   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20251016 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted October 16, 2025, on ACB Media 5   On the third Thursday of each month, our polestar was Julie Kline who shared her experience with learning and using braille.   Sponsored by: East Bay Center for the Blind Access Archives Email Vileen Shah   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20251015 Celebrating Travel Challenges and Opportunities Originally Broadcasted October 15, 2025, on ACB Media 6   The Get Up and Get Moving committee was joined by a panel of ACB affiliate leaders to discuss travel challenges and opportunities. We would love to hear what you are doing for your White Cane Safety Day. Sponsored by: Get Up and Get Moving Committee   Find out more at https://acb-comm...

20251014 Lets Talk AI Originally Broadcasted October 14, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Let's Talk AI is an interactive program dedicated to discussions on artificial intelligence, with each show centered around a distinct theme.   Sponsored By: Taylor Arndt’s YouTube     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20251014 Homophones with Mary Haupt Originally Broadcasted October 14, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Today participants  learned to use "B A A I L" and "B A L E" and "A S S I S T A N C E" and "A S S I S T A N T S."     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20251014 Games to Play with Lady A Originally Broadcasted October 14, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Lucy loves to play games, so participants found out about new games to play with their Lady A devices.   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20251014 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted October 14, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants got  ready for another cooking adventure. This time: Japanese Chicken Curry Stew presented by Sherrie. If you cook along, you need the following: 2 LBS Chicken thighs, skin on and boneless 4 TBSP Neutral oil, divided. 1 Large Vidalia onion-chopped 3 Large carrots-peeled and chopped or o...

20251013 Bookability Originally Broadcasted October 13, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Meka and other bookish friends of the community answered fun questions, gave lots of book recommendations, and extended their book lists to infinity and beyond. Please also join the announce-only Bookability list by sending a blank email to: bookability+subscribe@groups.io   Find out more at https://...

20251013 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted October 13, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20251012 IVIE-Entrepreneur Exchange call on Innosearch.ai business opportunities Originally Broadcasted October 12, 2025, on ACB Media 6   IVIE had Bryan Vuong, Co-founder, President & CTO, INNOsearch AI. CoBrowse AI adds a powerful accessibility and usability layer to any website with a single line of code. It includes voice AI navigation, smart accessibility adjustments (contrast, font sizin...

20251012 Sunday Night Shellin Originally Broadcasted October 12, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Diane and Cindy for a chat about the BlindShell accessible cell phone which has tactile buttons and is menu driven. The conversation is open to all whether you have a BlindShell or just want to learn more about the features of this accessible phone. We always save time for questions and a li...

20251012 Facilitator check in Originally Broadcasted October 12, 2025, on ACB Media 6   This was a time for facilitators to connect, share updates, and discuss ideas that help strengthen our community calls. Come ready to collaborate, ask questions, and support one another.   Sponsored by : ACB Community     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20251011 Basics with BITS Originally Broadcasted October 11, 2025, on ACB Media 6   Participants joined BITS, as we get down to basics, and provide a gentle helping hand to assist you in becoming more confident when using your technology. This time, we looked at accessibility on Android devices. Participants joined us for a one-hour introduction to TalkBack, magnification, and the tools that make...

20251011 Handy Around the House, lawn Care Originally Broadcasted October 11, 2025, on ACB Media 5   One of the first things people see at your home is your lawn. We talked about ways to at least try keeping it lush, green, and well maintained.     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20251010 Pathways with Patty - Let's Talk TikTok with Michael Originally Broadcasted October 10, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Bridging the great chasm which separates the Disabled from the non-disabled. What can we as persons who are blind do to complete this mission? What types of information building blocks do you need to build such bridges in your life? This week let’s talk TikTok—what it is, how to...

20251010 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted October 10, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20251009 Berle Coley leadership Originally Broadcasted October 9, 2025, on ACB Media 6 Participants joined us for a discussion with the 2025 J. P. Morgan and First-timer recipients. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20251009 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted October 9, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This episode featured Rabbi Lenny Sarko, visually impaired rabbi.   Sponsored by: Branco Events     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20251009 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted October 9, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Under title "I have a question", this session featured an interactive discussion, in which participants asked and answered braille-related questions.   Sponsored by: East Bay Center for the Blind Access Archives Email Vileen Shah     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co