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20241012 Basics with BITS Originally Broadcasted October 12, 2024, 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 time, we began our 2 part look at NVDA with Joel Dotson. We looked at how to download and install the program. Then, we went over some basic settings to hel...

20241012 Doing Braille Digitally. All about digital braille and braille displays Originally Broadcasted October 12, 2024, on ACB Media 5   This week, we discussed and demonstrated the new Braille screen input enhancements available in IOS 18, as well as discussing what's new in Braille that would be of interest to those attending.   Email the facilitator     Find out more at https://acb-community....

20241012 Handy Around the House Originally Broadcasted October 12, 2024, 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 tackling those DIY projects. Bein...

20241011 FIA Authors collective Originally Broadcasted October 11, 2024, on ACB Media 6   Session Three was with Author Mark Carlson.     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

20241011 Community Couch - Accessible Voting Originally Broadcasted October 11, 2024, on ACB Media 6   We were joined by ACB’s Director of Advocacy, Claire Stanley, to discuss accessible voting. There was time for questions and hopefully time to share experiences of accessible voting.     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

20241011 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted October 11, 2024, 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 This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

20241011 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted October 11, 2024, on ACB Media 5   This episode featured Dave Wilkinson: Failure's fruits"   Sponsored by: Branco Events     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

20241011 Learning Blind Tech with Desiree Renee Originally Broadcasted October 11, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Today, we continued talking about things iPhone and IOS. I walked through some more tips and tricks with IOS 18 and talked about the iPhone 16 and demonstrated some new and promising features of the device. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast...

20241010 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted October 10, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants asked and answered braille related questions in this interactive session.   Sponsored by: East Bay Center for the Blind Access Archives Email Vileen Shah Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

20241009 Hispanic Heritage: Bring Your Ingredient - Mes de la Hispanidad: Trae Tu Ingredient Originally Broadcasted October 9, 2024, on ACB Media 6   ACB’s Hispanic Subcommittee invited participants to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Are you Hispanic? Do you have a Hispanic friend or family member? Have you visited a Hispanic destination? Do you know any Spanish words? Do you have a favorite Hi...

20241009 Recipe Swap – It is Apple Time! Originally Broadcasted October 9, 2024, on ACB Media 5   No, we’re not talking about the iPhone kind we’re talking about the ones you eat! They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away and now that we are over 100 episodes, we need to keep the doctor away! Come share your favorite apple recipe or just stop by and say hi.     Find out more at https://acb-com...

20241009 weather or not reprise Originally Broadcasted October 9, 2024, on ACB Media 5 We discussed and learned about the weather. this call will be on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. This time we began talking about our atmosphere. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

20241008 Homophones with Mary Haupt Originally Broadcasted October 8, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Mary Haupt to learn the difference between words such as "B O A R D E R" and "B O R D E R" or "C O R D," "C O R E D," and "C H O R D." Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

20241008 Games to play with Lady A! Originally Broadcasted October 8, 2024, 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 This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

20241008 Unmute Presents Originally Broadcasted October 8, 2024, on ACB Media 5   The Unmute Presents team was ready to resolve your tech queries or guide you to find answers yourself, across Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.   Sponsored by: Unmute Presents Access Unmute Presents Podcasts   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

20241008 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted October 8, 2024, on ACB Media 5   This time: Chicken Puff Pastry’s presented by Heidi. If cooking along, you need the following: 4 chicken tenderloins 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon Pepper flour, to taste and for dusting a work surface 1/2 (17.3-ounce, 2-count) package frozen puff pastry, thawed, remaining puff pastry reserved for an...

This episode originally aired October 7 on ACB Media 5 In this episode, Tyson covers the last of Microsoft Word (at least for now!) skills covered include adjusting headings, creating a page break, making bulleted and numbered lists from pre-existing text, and an unsuccessful attempt at inserting page numbers at the last minute. And of course, the prerequisite demo fail. Some of the music for this...

20241007 Harambee Originally Broadcasted October 7, 2024, on ACB Media 6   Participants joined members of the African American community as we take a deeper dive into our culture, our strength, and our hopes. Exploration of the unique challenges that we face as we live with vision loss. Sponsored by: Harambee Alliance of the Blind Join our email list   Find out more at https://acb-community.pineca...

20241007 Sports Round Table Originally Broadcasted October 7, 2024, 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 This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

20241005 Basic iPhone class Originally Broadcasted October 5, 2024, 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 This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

20241005 Demand Our Access Originally Broadcasted October 5, 2024, on ACB Media 5   This time, Jonathon  discussed parents with disabilities advocating with their children's schools for parental access to their children's education.   Sponsored by: Demand Our Access   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

20241005 Be My Eyes Update! Originally Broadcasted October 5, 2024, on ACB Media 5   We were joined by Andy, product manager at Be My Eyes, to learn about the Be My AI feature, the partnership with Meta, the service directory, my groups feature,  and the latest on the AppleVIS acquisition. They gained valuable insights into Be My Eyes and its impact on independence. Learn more about Be My Eyes    ...

20241005 Blindness Prematurity Call Originally Broadcasted October 5, 2024, on ACB Media 5   This week, we discussed How were you treated in terms of your feelings about yourself     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

20241004 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted October 4, 2024, 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 This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

20241004 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted October 4, 2024, on ACB Media 5   This episode featured John Sanders, retired narrator of radio shows at Perkins School for the Blind   Sponsored by: Branco Events     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast .