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20250131 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted January 31, 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

20250131 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted January 31, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This episode featured John Wesley Smith, who makes content of two Christian ministries accessible to visually impaired people.   Sponsored by: Branco Events     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250131 The View I Hear with My Meta Smart Glasses Originally Broadcasted January 31, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Not just a stylish accessory, these cutting-edge frames are changing the way we see—and hear—the world. Whether you're curious about the latest features of the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses or a seasoned user with tips to share, participants joined Cindy for an updated demo and a fun discussi...

20250130 What to Expect in an Attorney Client relationship Originally Broadcasted January 30, 2025, on ACB Media 6   If you, or someone you know, need an attorney, you need to know what to expect from that relationship. Members of the American Association of Visually Impaired Attorneys addressed questions such as how to go about your search for an attorney, what to look for in an attorney, and wha...

20250130 AAVL and Advocacy Originally Broadcasted January 30, 2025, on ACB Media 6   We shared our goals and specific strategies around the latest advocacy initiative to reach out to an aging network. Participants learned how they can get involved.   Sponsored by: Alliance On Aging and Vision Loss     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250130 Vispero - Tips for Reading eBooks with Refreshable Braille Originally Broadcasted January 30, 2025, on ACB Media 5   We provided tips for accessing eBooks with your refreshable braille display. Participants learned how to access DAISY books with FSReader, Kindle books with the Amazon Kindle App for PC, and EPUB books using the Thorium app. Sponsored by: Vispero     Find out more at https:...

20250130 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted January 30, 2025, on ACB Media 5   On this fifth Thursday of the month, we had an interesting activity, and it was announced on the day of I Love Braille session.   Sponsored by: East Bay Center for the Blind Access Archives Email Vileen Shah   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250130 Table Talk Thursday Originally Broadcasted January 30, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants met a new CCLVI member ready to jump in and be an active participant and volunteer. Deon Bradley is a certified life coach among a number of other certifications. Executive, Leadership Development, project management are additional areas of expertise he possesses in both the for profit and non profi...

20250130 My Lux Rides - Transportation in the Southeast Originally Broadcasted January 30, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Introducing My Lux Rides, a new up-and-coming transportation option for people with visual and hearing disabilities. Many know the woes of long waits and rides with paratransit and the lack of understanding by Uber drivers, especially for guide dog handlers. This is where My Lux Rides...

20250129 Office Space Originally Broadcasted January 29, 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...

20250128 AZCB presents: Get Moving, Get Connected Originally Broadcasted January 28, 2025, on ACB Media 6   Participants joined us for an inspiring presentation with the Director of the Phoenix Chapter of Achilles International and Foundation Fighting Blindness ( FFB). Don't miss this opportunity to get motivated, get active, and get connected with others who share your passion for fitness and hea...

20250128 Homophones with Mary Haupt Originally Broadcasted January 28, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants learned about "S A I L" and "S A L E" or  "S O M E" and "S U M."     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250128 Games to Play with Lady A! Originally Broadcasted January 28, 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

20250128 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted January 28, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This time: Apple Pie Coffee Cake Presented by Heidi! If cooking along, you need the following: *** 1 (15.25-ounce) package white cake mix** *** 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon** *** 1 cup sour cream** *** 3 eggs** *1/4 cup of water *1(21-ounce) can apple pie filling *** 1 cup confectioner’s sugar** *** 1...

20250127 PCB Peer Engagement Presents: Baking with Cathy Originally Broadcasted January 27, 2025, on ACB Media 6   This month, Cathy Long, Past President of PCB-KCB, guest speaker at the 2024 PCB Conference and Convention, and frequent contributor of baked goods to many Auctions in the Blind Community shared with us the benefit of her experience with Baking.   Sponsored by: Pennsylvania Council of...

20250127 AAVL and Advocacy Originally Broadcasted January 27, 2025, on ACB Media 6   We shared our goals and specific strategies around the latest advocacy initiative to reach out to an aging network. Participants learned how they can get involved.   Sponsored by: Alliance On Aging and Vision Loss     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250127 Bookability Originally Broadcasted January 27, 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:...

20250127 Sports Round Table Originally Broadcasted January 27, 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

20250126 ACB Membership Focus Call Originally Broadcasted January 26, 2025, on ACB Media 6   This month’s focus call was on how to maintain contacts and get new ones during the membership season. How do you motivate people to renew, and how do you update membership lists and make contact with those on past membership lists? Speakers were affiliate leaders who have been successful at adding new mem...

20250126 Sunday Night Shellin' Originally Broadcasted January 26, 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

20250124 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted January 24, 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

20250124 A Blind View Originally Broadcasted January 24, 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, how do we speak to our blind peers?     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250124 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted January 24, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This episode featured Ron Brooks, Founder and CEO of Accessible Avenue, and author of “All Aboard: Conducting Accessible Community Involvement for Public Transit"   email the facilitator   Sponsored by: Branco Events     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250124 Learning Blind Tech with Desiree Renee Originally Broadcasted January 24, 2025, on ACB Media 5   We revisited audio editing, some new tricks and my new workflow when recording and editing and we touched briefly on how to include metadata on your recordings.     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250123 Nothing About Us Without Us, A Career in Audio Description Originally Broadcasted January 23, 2025, on ACB Media 6   Have you ever considered a career in audio description? Do you ever dream about narrating, writing, editing, or working in quality control? Participants  joined three blind/low vision individuals who work in the field of audio description. They learned about what they do an...