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20240430 Helpful Hints on Using Homophones Originally Broadcasted April 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: "M A D D E R" and "M A T T E R" or "M A N N E R" and "M A N O R".

Episode Notes 20240430 Unmute Presents Originally Broadcasted April 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   Notes go here

20240429 Harambee-Forming an Affiliate for African Americans Originally Broadcasted April 29, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Members of the African American community for an information session. We focused on what it takes to establish and maintain a special interest affiliate in ACB. Follow the dream!   Join our email list

20240429 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted April 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.

20240429 BlindShell 101 and Beyond Originally Broadcasted April 29, 2024, on ACB Media 5   BlindShell Classic 2 is an accessible cell phone with tactile buttons. Whether you are a new user or are curious about its many features, participants joined Diane Ducharme for an instructional session about how to use the device.   Sponsored by: BlindShell USA

20240428 ACB Membership focus call Assisting Affiliates Originally Broadcasted April 28, 2024, on ACB Media 6   This month's topic was Starting, maintaining, and expanding your affiliate. Speakers were: Frank Welte, President California Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss, on starting an affiliate Danette Dixon, President Washington Diabetics in Action, on maintaining an affiliate Doug Powell, Presi...

20240427 Basics With BITS–Conquering the Keyboard Originally Broadcasted April 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 month, we looked at Conquering the Keyboard. Windows trainer and accessibility specialist Dean Martineau offered attendees  some surpr...

20240427 Doing Braille Digitally Originally Broadcasted April 27, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Discussing all things digital braille and braille display. This week, we introduced a topic that was in a recent article--pros and cons to using digital braille vs. paper braille. Come and participate in this discussion!

20240426 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted April 26, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20240426 A Blind View Originally Broadcasted April 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!

20240426 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted April 26, 2024, on ACB Media 5   This episode featured Deborah Joyce, Author of Identity Theft: A Victim’s Search for Justice   Sponsored by: Branco Events

20240426 Learning Blind Tech with Desiree Renae–Braille Sense 6 Continued Originally Broadcasted April 26, 2024, on ACB Media 5   We continued our discussion and walkthrough with Braille Sense 6 from HIMS. If anyone wants to contact me, you can send an email to:   desiree@desireerenae.com ** I would love your feedback and any questions you might have.**

20240426 Community Couch–Community Member Spotlight Originally Broadcasted April 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 you to ask questions to the three as well.

20240426 Pathways with Patty Originally Broadcasted April 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? Participants joined Patty as she takes a deep dive into the topics picked by you g...

20240425 Using Career and Personal Assessment in Job Searching Originally Broadcasted April 25, 2024, on ACB Media 6   Participants joined the Employment Committee as we discussed some free online assessments, the type of information gained, and the reasons for using Career and Personal Assessment in a job search.   Sponsored by: the ACB Employment Committee

20240425 Untangling Transportation–Transit Advocacy Toolbox ADA Requirements for Public Transit (Part 1) Originally Broadcasted April 25, 2024, on ACB Media 5   We opened Course #2 in the Transit Advocacy Toolbox, and the focus was on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements for transit agencies. This month, we discussed requirements for bus, light rail, and other forms of general public...

20240425 Vispero Presentation–Five Outlook Tips for increasing Productivity Originally Broadcasted April 25, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants learned how to create signatures, flag messages, create simple rules for sending and receiving messages, create a new folder, and create an email group.   Sponsored by: Vispero

20240425 I Love Braille–Braille Fun Originally Broadcasted April 25, 2024, on ACB Media 5   This week was for braille fun. Participants were given braille puzzles and fun stories.   Sponsored by: East Bay Center for the Blind Subscribe to I Love Braille email list Access Archives Email Vileen Shah

20240408 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted April 8, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.

20240424 Recipe Swap–Get Ready for a Spring Fling Originally Broadcasted April 24, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Our next recipe swap focused on salads and other light spring dishes. Come share your favorite recipe or just come and say hello!

20240423 Helpful Hints on Using Homophones Originally Broadcasted April 23, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Mary Haupt to learn about homophones — words that sound alike but have different meanings and spellings. Examples: "B L E W" and "B L U E" or "F L O U R" and "F L O W E R".

20240423 Games to Play with Lady A Originally Broadcasted April 23, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Lucy loves to play games, so participants found out about new games to play with their Lady A devices.

20240423 Unmute Presents Originally Broadcasted April 23, 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

20240423 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted April 23, 2024, on ACB Media 5 This time: by Request, Potato Soup. If cooking along, you need the following: 2 tablespoons chopped onions 2 tablespoons butter 4 cups milk 4 servings instant mashed potato flakes 1/4 teaspoon celery Salt 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper Saucepan Subscribe to the ACB Cooks email list Email the A...

20240422 Bookability Originally Broadcasted April 22, 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 your book list to infinity and beyond. Please also join the announce-only Bookability list by sending a blank email to bookability+subscribe@groups.io