ACB Community

20250506 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted May 6, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined me for another cooking adventure. This time: Garlic bread Pizza. If you cook along, you need the following: 1 loaf French baguette or Italian bread 1/4 C unsalted butter (melted) 4 cloves garlic minced 1 tsp dried Italian seasonings or oregano 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (option...

20250505 Sports Round Table Originally Broadcasted May 5, 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

20250503 Basic iPhone class Originally Broadcasted May 3, 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

20250503 Demand Our Access Originally Broadcasted May 3, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Jonathan discussed accessibility overlays and using AI in the testing of digital content for accessibility.   Sponsored by: Demand Our Access   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250503 Blindness Prematurity Call Originally Broadcasted May 3, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Do preemies have more health problems     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250503 Community Unmuted Originally Broadcasted May 3, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This episode, we answered your tech questions!   Sponsored by: Club Unmute Access Unmute Presents Podcasts     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250502 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted May 2, 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

20250502 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted May 2, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This episode featured Ray Campbell, Second Vice-President of the American Council of the Blind   Sponsored by: Branco Events     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250501 Vispero - Manage Browser History in Chrome with JAWS Originally Broadcasted May 1, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined us to learn how to navigate their browsers history in Chrome with JAWS, plus search for, access, and delete items.   Sponsored by: Vispero     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250501 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted May 1, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This week we heard from Patrick Jensen, owner of Braille Music and More. Patrick has multiple certifications in different braille codes, so whatever your transcribing needs, he can fill them. It’s your chance to ask questions about what happens with custom transcription. Join us!   Sponsored by: East Bay Center for the Bl...

20250429 Cookin Up a Song - Voice Training for Singers Originally Broadcasted April 29, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Got air? Learn Carole's innovative, easy to understand, concert tested "recipes" for breathing, relaxing the mouth, and improving tone quality. All great singing starts here!   Sponsored By: Carole Brewer     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250429 Homophones with Mary Haupt Originally Broadcasted April 29, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants learned when they should use "C O A R S E" and "C O U R S E"and  "P E A L" and "P E E L.     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250429 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted April 29, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Join me for another cooking adventure. This time: Mystery Muffins presented by Heidi. Different recipes will be provided during the call so take notes. We will also send out an entire document to the cooks list afterwards. I take requests for future recipes or if you want to present a cooking demo.  ...

20250428 PCB Peer Engagement Presents Christy of Scentohlicious Originally Broadcasted April 28, 2025, on ACB Media 6   We talked with Christy Thomas, who has a very accessible web site, about wax melts and related products. Christy has a large social media presence and is very popular in the blind and low vision community.   Sponsored by: PCB Peer Engagement Committee Subscribe to the PCB email l...

20250428 Multicultural Affairs Committee open meeting Originally Broadcasted April 28, 2025, on ACB Media 6   Participants joined the Multicultural Affairs Committee open meeting to learn what we do and    to contribute ideas on what you would like the committee to potentially work on. Award winning writer and advocate Deborah Kendrick joined us to speak on  the importance of writing editorials.  ...

20250428 AAVL  wants to know if you are going to a national park this summer Originally Broadcasted April 28, 2025, on ACB Media 6   Brett Oppegard and Michelle Hartley told participants where to find accessible brochures about the parks, and how they were created.   Sponsored by: Alliance On Aging and Vision Loss     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250428 Bookability Originally Broadcasted April 28, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Meka and other bookish friends of the community as they 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...

20250428 Sports Round Table Originally Broadcasted April 28, 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

20250427 ACB Membership Focus call on helping members advocate Originally Broadcasted April 27, 2025, on ACB Media 6   The topic was “How members can feel comfortable advocating for one another.” Cheryl highlighted voting advocacy, Cassandra on college access, Cachet on church involvement, Allan on legislators, and Danette on guide dog issues. Sponsored by: ACB Membership Committee   Find out more...

20250427 BITS is Back at the 2025 ACB Convention! Originally Broadcasted April 27, 2025, on ACB Media 6   BITS is back at the 2025 ACB Convention with June tech sessions, July events in Dallas, and a July 9 reception. Don’t miss our 3-day AI Masterclass—perfect for affiliates looking to boost productivity and communication with real-world AI tools.   Sponsored by: Blind Information Technology Spec...

20250427 Sunday Night Shellin' Originally Broadcasted April 27, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Cindy LaBon and Diane Ducharme every other Sunday for a discussion about all things Shells - it could be peanut shells, seashells but mostly BlindShells. Cindy and Diane love answering questions so bring lots to the discussion.     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250427 Your Thoughts, Affordable accessible devices! Originally Broadcasted April 26, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Originally Broadcasted April 27, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Many great accessible devices are available for the blind and low vision community—but cost can be a barrier. Participants joined us and tech instructor Tyson Ernst as we explore affordable options and payment solutions that could ma...

20250426 Basics with BITS - Open Forum Originally Broadcasted April 26, 2025, on ACB Media 5   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, Lisa Salinger returned with Part 2 of her Text Editing presentation. She continued where she left off, covering selecting text for cut, cop...

20250425 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted April 25, 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

20250425 A Blind View – Mentorship Originally Broadcasted April 25, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Bel and ACB Board member, Kenneth Semien Sr., as they discussed the importance of mentorship and how it benefits us in our personal and professional lives. We had time for your thoughts as well. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co