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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....

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