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20240302 Demand Our Access Originally Broadcasted March 2, 2024, on ACB Media 5   We discussed how communities are to assist people with disabilities during emergencies.

20240301 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted March 1, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20240301 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted March 1, 2024, on ACB Media 5   This episode featured a discussion about SSI, SSDI,and related topics.   Sponsored by Branco Events.

20240229 Vispero Presentation–A review of Google Drive With JAWS Originally Broadcasted February 29, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Google Drive is used to store and manage files in the cloud. Participants learned how to access Drive, open a folder, subfolder, or file, save, upload, and download files, plus search for files. We also provided keyboard commands to help you navigate and perform tasks more ef...

20240229 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted February 29, 2024, on ACB Media 5   This week, we discussed the future of braille.   Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind Subscribe to the I Love Braille email list! Access Archives Email Vileen Shah

20240228 Recipe Swap–Chicken Dishes Originally Broadcasted February 28, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Don’t be a chicken! Participants shared their favorite way of cooking the bird. Bring your best recipe or just come and cluck with us!

20240227 ACBNY Presents-A Black History Month Event Originally Broadcasted February 27, 2024, on ACB Media 5   A Black History Month Discussion

20240227 Helpful Hints on Using Homophones Originally Broadcasted February 27, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Mary Haupt for "Homophone Bee."

20240227 Unmute Presents Originally Broadcasted February 27, 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

20240227 Essential Oils with Hayley Originally Broadcasted February 27, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Are you looking for that one thing that will start your day off on a positive note and give you momentum to carry you through your day in the right mind set, do I have a call for you? Participants learned how six steps can change your morning routine and learn about the essentials oils that will assist y...

20240227 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted February 27, 2024, on ACB Media 5   This time, we go back to the kitchen of Heidi and Nick as they make some things for us including Nutella Fudge.   Subscribe to the ACB Cooks email list! Email the ACB Cooks Find Herbie's Cooking Corner on YouTube

20240226 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted February 26, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.

20240226 The Jewish Hour Originally Broadcasted February 26, 2024, on ACB Media 5   This week we talked with Rabbi Lauren Tuchman. She talked about what is like being the first blind rabbi. Subscribe to the Jewish Hour email list

20240226 AAVL Program–Share Your Scams Originally Broadcasted February 26, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Have you been duped over the phone? Via email? In person? Or on Facebook? Participants told their story so that others don’t fall into the same trap. What did you do about it? We are all vulnerable. Blind or sighted. Young or old?   Sponsored by Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss

20240226 BlindShell 101 and Beyond Originally Broadcasted February 26, 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

20240226 Black History Month in Perspective Originally Broadcasted February 26, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Attendees were prepared to participate in a lively discussion: Where have we been? Where are we now? Where are we going? All are welcome!

20240226 Get the Scoop Originally Broadcasted February 26, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Kaila and Bel to tell the story behind their answer to the Daily question. Attendees chose one of the previous week's questions and gave us the full scoop!

20240225 ACB Membership Focus Call–501 C 3 Originally Broadcasted February 25, 2024, on ACB Media 6   This "Membership Focus" call topic is “How to apply and update an affiliate 501 C 3”. Speakers included Lisa George from Washington and Marie Brinas from Virginia.   Sponsored by ACB Membership Committee

20240225 Your Thoughts–Its All About Growing Up Originally Broadcasted February 25, 2024, on ACB Media 5   All of us come from diverse backgrounds, growing up differently, so what was your childhood like? Do you feel you were sheltered by your parents or family, or treated more along the lines of normal? Did you participate in any type of sports? Were you allowed to go outside and interact with th...

20240224 Doing Braille Digitally Originally Broadcasted February 24, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Discussing all things digital braille and braille displays. This week we had the pleasure of having Dean Martineau to present to us all about braille translation programs. Want to know more? Come to the call and find out all he has to tell us.

20240223 Best Picture Oscar Nomination Predictions Originally Broadcasted February 23, 2024, on ACB Media 6   Members of the Media ADP Subcommittee, who happen to be ardent moviegoers, cordially invited participants to join in on a much enthusiastic hour and a half of entertaining discussion revolving around analyzing Best Picture Oscar Nominations. Carl, Erika, JOHN, and Renee illuminated listene...

20240223 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted February 23, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20240223 A Blind View Originally Broadcasted February 23, 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!

20240223 Learning blind tech with DESIREE RENAE Originally Broadcasted February 23, 2024, on ACB Media 5   We did one last week on audacity. We covered basics using NVDA and Mac voiceover. Some of the information may be review, but we discussed the interactions of the different screen readers with the software.

2        0240222 Untangling Transportation–Setting the Table for 2024 Originally Broadcasted February 22, 2024, on ACB Media 6   After a short hiatus, we’re back, and although we’re in a new year, transportation is just as challenging as it ever was. So, we’re beginning 2024 with a conversation. We invited participants to bring their transportation questions and challenges to our upcoming call. If...