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20250111 Basics with BITS - One Note, Part 3 Originally Broadcasted January 11, 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 Bishop continued with Part 3 of his multi-part One Note training series.   Sponsored by: Blind Information Technology Specialis...

20250111 Handy Around the House - Your Guide to Home Improvement Originally Broadcasted January 11, 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...

20250110 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted January 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

20250110 FIA Author Collective Originally Broadcasted January 10, 2025, on ACB Media 6   Master the skills to meet your writing goals.   Sponsored By: Friends in Art     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250110 A Blind View Originally Broadcasted January 10, 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!   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250110 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted January 10, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This episode featured Get up and get moving with Leslie Spoone.   email the facilitator   Sponsored by: Branco Events     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250110 Pathways with Patty Originally Broadcasted January 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 we talked about lack of self-confidence, what causes it and what we ca...

20250109 Meet Our ACB Scholarship Winners. Originally Broadcasted January 9, 2025, on ACB Media 6   Participants joined our brand-new Community Events series and learned who these amazing students are and what they are doing. This time we introduced you to Arie Farnam and a second student yet to be determined.   Sponsored by: ACB Scholarship Committee   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinec...

20250109 Beginning Your Voiceover Voyage Originally Broadcasted January 9, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined us on this exciting journey to master essential Voiceover gestures and more for your iPhone.     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250109 Vispero - Using our Software Licensing Portal Originally Broadcasted January 9, 2025, on ACB Media 5   We showed participants how to sign into the Freedom Scientific Licensing Portal to activate and manage their JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion home software licenses.   Sponsored by: Vispero     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250109 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted January 9, 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

20250109 Leadership Institute - New Year, New Goals Originally Broadcasted January 9, 2025, on ACB Media 6   Are you interested in energizing your chapter or affiliate to achieve successes in 2025 and beyond? Participants joined Jeff Thom and Doug Powell from the Berl Colley Leadership Training Institute for proven techniques stemming from creating updated Vision, Mission, Core Values, and smart g...

20250108 Recipe Swap - Soups and Stews Originally Broadcasted January 8, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Don’t stew about soups and bread to accompany them! Participants came to our next recipe call and got some great ideas about stews, soups, and the breads that make them special! Even if you don’t have a recipe, come, and say hi and get hungry with all of our great sounding recipes!   Find out more at ht...

20250107 Homophones with Mary Haupt Originally Broadcasted January 7, 2025, on ACB Media 5   It was time to play the second round of our 3-hour game of "Homophone Bee."     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250107 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted January 7, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This time: church Windows Presented by Tyanne. If cooking along, you need the following: 1 pkg mini marshmallows (preferably colored) 1 p chocolate chips 1 stick butter 1 cup coconut (or nuts of your choice) small microwavable bowl, and one regular mixing bowl Subscribe to the ACB Cooks email list Em...

20250106 Sports Round Table Originally Broadcasted January 6, 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

20250104 Blindness Prematurity Call Originally Broadcasted January 4, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This time, we discussed recreation or music programs you might have attended     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250104 Basic iPhone class Originally Broadcasted January 4, 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

20250103 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted January 3, 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

20250103 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted January 3, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This episode featured Former GOP New York Congressman John Leboutillier.   email the facilitator   Sponsored by: Branco Events     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250102 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted January 2, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Our guest speaker, Denise Colley, President, Braille Revival League, made her presentation on the contribution made by BRL to promote braille for all.   Sponsored by: East Bay Center for the Blind Access Archives Email Vileen Shah Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20241231- 5th Annual ACB Community-Athon Hours 9 and 10 Celebrate all we’ve done in 2024 as part of our community. This ten-hour event includes: a focus on different events each hour; entertainment; opportunity to give back to ACB; prizes; and fun, fun, and more fun. This is an event you won’t want to miss. Ring in 2025 with your friends in our ACB community! To donate, Call 1-888-444-8320, and a...

20241231- 5th Annual ACB Community-Athon Hours 7 and 8 Celebrate all we’ve done in 2024 as part of our community. This ten-hour event includes: a focus on different events each hour; entertainment; opportunity to give back to ACB; prizes; and fun, fun, and more fun. This is an event you won’t want to miss. Ring in 2025 with your friends in our ACB community! To donate, Call 1-888-444-8320, and a v...

20241231- 5th Annual ACB Community-Athon Hours 5 and 6 Celebrate all we’ve done in 2024 as part of our community. This ten-hour event includes: a focus on different events each hour; entertainment; opportunity to give back to ACB; prizes; and fun, fun, and more fun. This is an event you won’t want to miss. Ring in 2025 with your friends in our ACB community! To donate, Call 1-888-444-8320, and a v...

20241231- 5th Annual ACB Community-Athon Hours 3 and 4 Celebrate all we’ve done in 2024 as part of our community. This ten-hour event includes: a focus on different events each hour; entertainment; opportunity to give back to ACB; prizes; and fun, fun, and more fun. This is an event you won’t want to miss. Ring in 2025 with your friends in our ACB community! To donate, Call 1-888-444-8320, and a v...