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20240806 Unmute Presents Originally Broadcasted August 6, 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

20240805 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted August 5, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.

20240803 Basic iPhone Class Originally Broadcasted August 3, 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.

20240803 INSPIRE presentation Originally Broadcasted August 3, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined the INSPIRE team as we spoke to you about the program and answered your questions about this program.

20240803 Blindness prematurity call Originally Broadcasted August 3, 2024, on ACB Media 5   For those born earlier than their due date due to RLF or now ROP.

20240802 Toris Tribute Originally Broadcasted August 2, 2024, on ACB Media 6   Participants joined their Community friends as we celebrated the life of Victoria "Tori" Zigler.

20240802 Its Play Time presents–The Not-So-Newly Wed Game Originally Broadcasted August 2, 2024, on ACB Media 5   This was a special event the listener did not want to miss! Meka and Cindy brought together another three special ACB couples to take part in this fun-filled evening of an old game show favorite! There is sure to be plenty of laughter to go around! There may even be opportunity for aud...

20240802 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted August 2, 2024, on ACB Media 5   This episode featured Jesse Shirek driving the discussion about , autonomous (self-driving) cars   Sponsored by: Branco Events

20240801 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted August 1, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Our guest speaker, Sharon Howerton, a retired rehab counselor and braille teacher explained the importance of tracking methods in braille reading.   Sponsored by: East Bay Center for the Blind Access Archives Email Vileen Shah

20240731 Getting Smarter with Smart Glasses Originally Broadcasted July 31, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Now that many of us have purchased the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, it’s time to come together and share tips and tricks with one another. We especially want to hear from those who have experiences which are tried and true. Let’s help each other figure out the best way to use this amazing fashion acce...

20240731 Recipe Swap Meets Its Electric Originally Broadcasted July 31, 2024, on ACB Media 5   The Recipe Swap and It’s Electric calls teamed up for a winning combination call! Participants  joined Sheila & Jeannie and brought their favorite recipes using small kitchen electrics.

20240730 Brailliance, a new iOS game Originally Broadcasted July 30, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Holly for a demo and discussion of the new IOS word game Brailliance. It's a bit like a braille wordle, and a great way for new users to practice braille.

20240730 Hints on Using Homophones Originally Broadcasted July 30, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Mary Haupt to learn about homophones — words that sound alike but have different meanings and spellings. Examples: "T A I L" and "T A L E" or "G R A Y" and "G R E Y".

20240730 Wow That Was Weird! Originally Broadcasted July 30, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Have you ever thought you had  received a message from a deceased relative or friend? Maybe you were thinking about someone you had lost contact with, and that person calls you out of the blue. Judy and Lucy want to hear your stories about things that just can’t be explained!

20240730 Unmute Presents Originally Broadcasted July 30, 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

20240730 Herbies community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted July 30, 2024, on ACB Media 5 This time: Sweet and Sour Chicken. If cooking along, you need the following: 1 pound chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cut into 1/2-inch-thick Cubes salt, to taste freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/2 cup cornstarch 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 red bell peppers, Sliced 1...

20240729 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted July 29, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.

20240728 Sunday Night Shellen' Originally Broadcasted July 28, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Cindy LaBon and Diane Ducharme every other Sunday for a discussion about all things Shells - could be peanut shells, seashells but mostly BlindShells. Cindy and Diane love answering questions so bring lots to the discussion.

20240727 Basics With BITS Originally Broadcasted July 27, 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 looked at Microsoft Narrator, and how using this built in screen reader can get you out of a jam when your primary screen reader stops working and lea...

20240726 It’s Play Time Originally Broadcasted July 26, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20240726 A Blind View Originally Broadcasted July 26, 2024, 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!

20240726 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted July 26, 2024, on ACB Media 5   This week, we discussed money management with Aaron Lindberg.   Sponsored by: Branco Events

20240726 Community Couch- Membership Spotlight Originally Broadcasted July 26, 2024, on ACB Media 5   This time, we chatted with and got to know three of our community members. There was also time for participation from attendees to ask questions to the three as well.

20240726 Pathways with Patty Originally Broadcasted July 26, 2024, 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 had Casey Mathews of WebFriendlyHelp on the call. Casey took general...

20240725 Vispero–Use New Keyboard Shortcuts to Navigate Google Drive Online Originally Broadcasted July 25, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Google Drive has updated keyboard shortcuts that make navigation easier. We showed participants how to access Google Drive online, plus navigate folders and files using keyboard shortcuts.