ACB Community

20250223 Sunday Night Shellin' Originally Broadcasted February 23, 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

20250223 Oscar Talk Originally Broadcasted February 23, 2025, on ACB Media Zoom   Grab your popcorn, favorite candy, beverage of your choice and join us to discuss the films that were nominated for the 97th Academy Awards Ceremony which was aired on ABC  on March 2nd with live audio description. This year all 10 Best Picture Nominations  have audio descriptions, so come join the ADP in a lively di...

20250222 Black History Trivia Quiz Originally Broadcasted February 22, 2025, on ACB Media 6   Harambee! Play the game! Share your knowledge and learn some interesting facts! Prizes were awarded.   Sponsored by: Harambee Alliance of the Blind   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250222 Basics with BITS - Groups.io Web Interface Originally Broadcasted February 22, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Want to subscribe to more ACB lists but don’t want your inbox to overflow? Debee Armstrong taught participants to use the web interface for groups.io so you can read messages without needing to clog your inbox. Debee also showed participants how to look through the archives to find messag...

20250222 Doing Braille Digitally Originally Broadcasted February 22, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Doing Braille Digitally. All about digital braille and braille displays.   Email the facilitator     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250221 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted February 21, 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

20250221 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted February 21, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This episode featured Dylan Hettler-Gaudette of Elon Musk fame.   Sponsored by: Branco Events     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250220 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted February 20, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This week Lucy Edmonds was our polestar sharing her story about 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

20250219 Facing the Facts About Meta Smart Glasses Originally Broadcasted February 19, 2025, on ACB Media 5   These mainstream glasses are breaking accessibility barriers for those of us who are blind or low vision. We discussed what they are, and what they are not. Come ready to share, and together we’ll identify fact from fiction.   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250218 Homophones with Mary Haupt Originally Broadcasted February 18, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This week, participants learned about "R E A L" and "R E E L" and "W O O D" and "W O U L D." Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250218 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted February 18, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Herbie for another cooking adventure. This time: Vagus Cookies. If you cook along, you need the following: 1 cup softened, salted butter (2 sticks), 1 cup white (granulated) sugar 1 cup of brown sugar 2 large eggs (beaten) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon of baking soda 2 teaspoons...

20250217 Sports Round Table Originally Broadcasted February 17, 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

20250216 Sunday Night Shellin' Originally Broadcasted February 16, 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

20250215 Basic iPhone class Originally Broadcasted February 15, 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

20250215 Demand Our Access Originally Broadcasted February 15, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Jonathan discussed our rights under Title II of the ADA. He is doing this again because it was the first topic covered in Demand Our Access.   Sponsored by: Demand Our Access     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250215 Blindness Prematurity Call Originally Broadcasted February 15, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Once again, we discussed orientation and mobility. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250215 Community Unmuted Originally Broadcasted February 15, 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

20250214 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted February 14, 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

20250214 A Blind View - How We See Color Originally Broadcasted February 14, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Bel for an opportunity to discuss a range of topics on how we relate to the world around us, blind and low vision alike. Remember, your view matters! This time, synesthesia relating to colors.     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250214 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted February 14, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This episode featured Elder Makinde A. Gbolahan, Founder, RAPHA HEALTH INSTITUTE.   Sponsored by: Branco Events     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250214 Learning Blind Tech with Desiree Renee Originally Broadcasted February 14, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Desiree finished her demonstration of creating metadata and shared highlights from the Assistive Technology conference she recently attended.   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250214 Pathways with Patty Originally Broadcasted February 14, 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, we explored ways of strengthening it.   Sponsored by: Patty&#x27...

20250213 Leadership Institute - If You Fail to Plan Originally Broadcasted February 13, 2025, on ACB Media 6   Is your affiliate in need of making some changes? Do you have new leadership in your affiliate? Participants joined Donna Brown and Pam Shaw as they discussed with some affiliate leaders some new strategies they have put into place. Sponsored by: Berl Colley Leadership Institute Find out...

20250213 Beginning Your Voiceover Voyage Originally Broadcasted February 13, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Bell and Rick on this exciting journey to master essential Voice-Over gestures and more for their iPhone. This time: typing styles, editing text, and taking our first look at the Messages App.     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250213 Book Discussion, The Heaven, and Earth Grocery Store Originally Broadcasted February 13, 2025, on ACB Media 6   Participants joined us for a book conversation format that will allow for all who want to contribute thoughts and opinions to have plenty of opportunity to do so. And of course, even if you aren’t able  to read  the book and would still like to tune in, we welcome you  as well....