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20250213 Vispero - Use Windows Search with JAWS Originally Broadcasted February 13, 2025, on ACB Media 5   We showed participants how to use the Windows search feature with JAWS to quickly find apps, files, settings, and more. We also navigated, explored, and pinned apps to the Start Menu to make it easier to locate.   Sponsored by: Vispero     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250213 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted February 13, 2025, on ACB Media 5   In this interactive session, 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

20250212 Keeping It Real with Our Meta Smart Glasses Originally Broadcasted February 12, 2025, on ACB Media 5   What’s working, and what’s not working when it comes to your Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses? Participants joined forces to share with and support one another. Although this call is intended for those with these smart glasses, anyone is welcome to join in and learn.   Find out more at https:/...

20250212 Recipe Swap - Rice, Any Way You Want It Originally Broadcasted February 12, 2025, on ACB Media 5   We all know there are lots of ways to cook rice and lots of things to do with rice. This includes adding rice into a casserole, putting various things over rice, even making rice pudding! Participants came to a recipe swap and shared their favorite ways of cooking rice or things to do with r...

20250211 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted February 11, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Herbie  for another cooking adventure. This time: Snicker Doodle Muffins presented by Heidi. If you cook along, you need the following: Cooking spray 3/4 C. plus 2/3 C. sugar 2 1/3 C. all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp plus 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 1/2 sticks (12 Tbsp) unsalted butter (at...

20250211 Homophones with Mary Haupt Originally Broadcasted February 11, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This week, participants learned about "S O M E" and "S U M" or "R E A L" and "R E E L."     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250210 Bookability Originally Broadcasted February 10, 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:/...

20250210 Sports Round Table Originally Broadcasted February 10, 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

20250208 Basics with BITS - One Note, Part 4 Originally Broadcasted February 8, 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 week, Jeff wrapped up his multi-part Microsoft One Note presentation by looking at One Note on mobile devices.   Sponsored by: Blind Info...

20250208 Doing Braille Digitally Originally Broadcasted February 8, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Since our call is coming back from hiatus, we had a catch-up/Q&A time. Participants joined in and told us about what new braille displays you received lately, for Christmas or otherwise, how you're using them, your likes, and dislikes about all of them, and any questions you have that I or other particip...

20250208 Handy Around the House - Your Guide to Home Improvement Originally Broadcasted February 8, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Need a few tips on installing a smoke detector, fixing an electrical outlet, dealing with that pesky squeaky door or other things around the house? This call’s for you. Participants joined me and other handy folks from around the ACB Community as we shared tips and tricks for...

20250207 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted February 7, 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

20250207 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted February 7, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This episode featured how to write a family history.   Sponsored by: Branco Events     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250206 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted February 6, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This week, Matthew Horspool  from UK was our guest speaker, for the first time someone from Europe for I Love Braille. He gave updates  on UEB.   Sponsored by: East Bay Center for the Blind Access Archives Email Vileen Shah     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250205 Harambee - African American History Month Originally Broadcasted February 5, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined us as we reflected upon the 2025 theme, "African Americans and Labor." All were welcome.   Sponsored by: Harambee Alliance of the Blind Subscribe to the Harambee email list     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250205 Office Space Originally Broadcasted February 5, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Welcome to Office Space! The place to learn about using your Windows PC with Tyson Ernst, access technology instructor for the state of Washington. Participants joined a fun and interactive environment where they could ask questions and contribute their knowledge to the call. Over the coming weeks, we will cover web br...

20250205 Cooking with Vision Loss with the Blind Kitchen Originally Broadcasted February 5, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Cooking with vision loss can be challenging but it can also be very rewarding. Participants joined the conversation with Chef Debra, the Executive Chef and Founder of the Blind Kitchen, to learn about and share adaptive cooking tools and strategies for cooking safely, confidently, and...

participants joined in the fun! 20250204 Homophones with Mary Haupt Originally Broadcasted February 4, 2025, on ACB Media 5   It was time to play "Homophone Bee.". P Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250204 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted February 4, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Herbie for another cooking adventure. This time: Making Bread with Dannette. If cooking along, you need the following: 1 Cup warm water (110-degree f. 45-degree  C.) 2 Tbsp. white sugar 1.25 oz pkg bread machine yeast (2.5 tbsp.) ¼ cup Vegetable oil 3 cups of bread flour 1 tsp. s...

20250203 CALM Presents _ A Night with Roy Originally Broadcasted February 3, 2025, on ACB Media 6   Calling All Curious Minds and Storytelling Enthusiasts! Prepare to be captivated as we welcomed Roy Samuelson, a world-renowned audio description performer and producer, advocate, and author extraordinaire. If you’ve ever wondered how movies, TV shows, and stories come to life for blind audiences—or...

20250203 Sports Round Table Originally Broadcasted February 3, 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

20250201 Basic iPhone class Originally Broadcasted February 1, 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

20250201 Demand Our Access Originally Broadcasted February 1, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Jonathan discussed playing the "blind card" while advocating and gave updates on some of his advocacy efforts.   Sponsored by: Demand Our Access     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250201 Blindness Prematurity Call Originally Broadcasted February 1, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This week we discussed blindisms or self-stimming behaviors.   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250201 Community Unmuted Originally Broadcasted February 1, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants had their tech questions answered!   Sponsored by: Club Unmute Access Unmute Presents Podcasts     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co