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20240604 Unmute Presents Originally Broadcasted June 4, 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

20240601 Basic iPhone Class Originally Broadcasted June 1, 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.

20240601 ACB Home, Garden, and Agriculture–Open Discussion Originally Broadcasted June 1, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants brought their questions or ideas on gardening, on keeping animals, or on make it yourself projects. Deborah, Marj and others shared what we know. ** ** Subscribe to our email list

20240601 Demand Our Access Originally Broadcasted June 1, 2024, on ACB Media 5   we continued our look at paratransit.

20240601 Blindness prematurity call Originally Broadcasted June 1, 2024, on ACB Media 5   For those born earlier than their due date due to RLF or now ROP.

20240531 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted May 31, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20240531 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted May 31, 2024, on ACB Media 5   This episode featured Jo Elizabeth Pinto, author of “Braided Love.”   Sponsored by: Branco Events

20240530 Tangible Next Steps for Your Employment Search Originally Broadcasted May 30, 2024, on ACB Media 6   Now that you have gathered information about yourself and careers, participants joined us for a discussion on some tangible next steps that they can take toward their employment goals.   Sponsored by: the ACB Employment Committee

20240530 Untangling Transportation–Transit Advocacy Toolbox ADA Requirements for Public Transit (Part 2 Originally Broadcasted May 30, 2024, on ACB Media 5     We opened Course #3 in the Transit Advocacy Toolbox, and the focus was on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) paratransit. We focused on service delivery, eligibility certification requirements, and time permitting, we’ll discuss some of...

20240530 Vispero Presentation–Using the Search Feature in Gmail Standard View With JAWS Originally Broadcasted May 30, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants learned how to search for messages in Gmail using keyboard commands. We showed attendees how to conduct a simple search, plus use operators to search by sender, recipient, subject, word or phrase, and messages containing attachments.   Sponsored...

20240530 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted May 30, 2024, on ACB Media 5   On this fifth Thursday of the month, we had an unscheduled activity. This week, it was a surprise presentation.   Sponsored by: East Bay Center for the Blind Subscribe to I Love Braille email list Access Archives Email Vileen Shah

20240529 Recipe Swap Gets Electric Originally Broadcasted May 29, 2024, on ACB Media 5   The recipe swap and its electric calls teamed up for a winning combination call. Please bring your favorite recipes using small kitchen electrics.

20240528 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted May 28, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined me along with special guest Lucy for another cooking adventure. This time: Raspberry Dessert. If cooking along, you need the following: 1 box vanilla wafers 1 can raspberry pie filling (whatever size you can find, usually it is about 20 ounces) 12 ounces frozen red raspberries 32-ounce...

20240528 Interview with Terri Dillion-Live Audio Description Provider Originally Broadcasted May 28, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined the Arizona Council of The Blind to learn more about live audio description, and how it is brought to us. Please bring your questions.   Sponsored by: Arizona Council of the Blind

20240528 Talking Stage and Theatre Originally Broadcasted May 28, 2024, on ACB Media 5   In part two of my interview with Darren Harbour  from Imagine Blind Players, we discussed their production of the Neil Simon comedy California Suite and the new sets of challenges this show presented to this ensemble of blind thespians.

20240528 Helpful Hints on Using Homophones Originally Broadcasted May 28, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Mary Haupt to learn about homophones — words that sound alike but have different meanings and spellings. Examples: "P E D A L", "P E D D L E", and "P E T A L" or "W E A K" and "W E E K".

20240528 Unmute Presents Originally Broadcasted May 28, 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

20240527 Bookability Originally Broadcasted May 27, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Meka and other bookish friends of the community as we answered fun questions, gave lots of book recommendations, and extended our book list to infinity and beyond. Please also join the announce-only Bookability list by sending a blank email to bookability+subscribe@groups.io

20240527 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted May 27, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.

20240526 ACB Membership focus call-Accessing the ACB Convention Originally Broadcasted May 26, 2024, on ACB Media 6   Janet Dickelman told about registration options, programs and events at the conference and convention, important dates to remember, and answered your questions.   Sponsored by: ACB Membership Committee

20240524 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted May 24, 2024, on ACB Media 5   This episode featured a tribute to Veterans.   Sponsored By: Branco Events

desiree@desireerenae.com 20240524 Learning Blind Tech with Desiree Renae–Braille Sense 6 Continued Originally Broadcasted May 24, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined me for one last look at the Braille Sense 6. We went through settings basics as well as navigating a few android apps from the play store on the braille sense. You can email me directly with feedback or questions at: desiree@de...

20240524 Pathways with Patty Originally Broadcasted May 24, 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? Participants joined Patty as she continued a deep dive into the multifaceted topic o...

20240524 Community Couch–Community Member Spotlight Originally Broadcasted May 24, 2024, on ACB Media 6   This time, we chatted with and got to know three of our community members. There was also time for participation from you to ask questions to the three as well.

20240524 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted May 24, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.