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20230924 GDUI Blessing of the Animals Originally Broadcasted September 24, 2023, on Zoom   Participants joined Audrey and Laurel Jean for the Blessing of the Animals where we honored the memory and celebrated the lives of past, current, and future guide dogs. Participants also found out how this tradition got started and got their questions answered.   Sponsored by Guide dog Users Inc   Find out m...

20230922 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted September 22, 2023, 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

20230922 A Blind View Originally Broadcasted September 22, 2023, 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, as individuals who have been blind since birth. Those who experienced sight loss later in life are encouraged to join and share their perspectives as well. The beauty of this call is that we can all learn...

20230922 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted September 22, 2023, on ACB Media 5   This week’s guest was Donna Jodhan, disability advocate for the Canadian government. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20230921 Where have our values gone Originally Broadcasted September 21, 2023, on ACB Media 5   A discussion of our values and their impact on how we treat each other.   Sponsored by Multicultural Affairs Committee   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20230921 Vispero Presentation-Manage Multiple Accounts in Outlook Originally Broadcasted September 21, 2023, on ACB Media 5   We provided five tips for adding, managing, and navigating multiple accounts in Outlook 365.   Sponsored by Vispero   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20230921 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted September 21, 2023, on ACB Media 5   This month's polestar, Jeannie Johnson, shared her experience with learning and using braille.   Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind Subscribe to the I Love Braille email list. Access Archives Email Vileen Shah   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20230920 Untangling Transportation–How much farther-Getting from Prowag to What it Offers. Originally Broadcasted September 20, 2023, on ACB Media 6   People concerned about safety and accessibility for pedestrians have been discussing the “Public Right of Way Accessibility Guidelines” (mercifully shortened to PROWAG) for more than a decade. And on August 8, 2023, the U.S. Access Board issued this...

20230920 Getting to know the DKM committee. Originally Broadcasted September 20, 2023, on ACB Media 6   Greetings from the Durward K. McDaniel (DKM) Fund Committee: Leadership development is on the rise in ACB! Participants met the Durward K. McDaniel (DKM) Fund Committee and learned about who we are and what we do on an annual basis to identify, honor, and develop future leaders for ACB. Find out...

20230920 Its Electric Originally Broadcasted September 20, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants talked about the small kitchen appliances they love so much: Instant Pots air fryers slow cookers coffee makers microwave ovens and more Attendees asked their questions and shared their favorite appliances, tips, resources, and recipes. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20230919 Helpful Hints on Using Homophones Originally Broadcasted September 19, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Mary Haupt to learn about homophones — words that sound alike but differ in spelling and meaning. Examples: "T E A R" and "T I E R" or "O U R" and "H O U R."       Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20230919 Unmute Presents Originally Broadcasted September 19, 2023, on ACB Media 5   The Unmute Presents team is 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

20230919 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted September 19, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Tori and me as we took you on another cooking adventure. This time: Apple Fritters. If cooking with us, you will need the following: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons sugar 1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk. 1 1/2 cup...

20230919 From the Dating Game to Love Boat on the bay. Originally Broadcasted September 19, 2023, on ACB Media 5   On a call held three years ago, we learn that in fact, romance can bloom from a game played on Zoom. Participants listened to clips from that special event where one couple took part and experienced a meeting of the heart. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20230918 ADP Performing Arts, Museums, & Parks subcommittee Monthly Meeting Originally Broadcasted September 18, 2023, on ACB Media 5   The Audio Description Project's committee on Performing Arts, Museums, and Parks meets monthly to work toward our AD advocacy goals. Chair, Sheila Young, and the committee members invited participants to attend and learn about what we do to help make entertain...

20230918 Get the Scoop Originally Broadcasted September 18, 2023, 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! Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20230918 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted September 18, 2023, 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

20230918 BlindShell 101 and Beyond Originally Broadcasted September 18, 2023, 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 Find out more at https://acb-community.pinec...

20230916 Basic iPhone Class Originally Broadcasted September 16, 2023, 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

20230916 Demand Our Access Originally Broadcasted September 16, 2023, on ACB Media 5   I demoted commenting on the proposed rule for web accessibility under Title II.   Sponsored by Jonathan Simeone   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20230916 Making Sense of ACB Membership, Part 1 Originally Broadcasted September 16, 2023, on ACB Media 5   At the Leadership Conference in March, we held several focus groups around membership. We wanted to continue the discussion through a series of community events. The purpose in this first round was to learn what is important to our membership, what brought you to ACB, and what keeps you comi...

20230915 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted September 15, 2023, 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

20230915 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted September 15, 2023, on ACB Media 5   This session featured Patty Fletcher, Lynda Lambert, Carol Farnsworth and Marlene Mesot, weather anthology: stories around and wonky weather Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20230914 Berl Colley Leadership Institute Originally Broadcasted September 14, 2023, on ACB Media 6   You won't want to miss this month's Berl Colley Leadership training, as we heard from and talked with the 2023 JP Morgan Leadership Fellows. Participants learned about their leadership journeys, goals and how their ACB Conference and Convention experiences have helped them moving forward.   Sponso...

Vispero 20230914 Vispero Presentation- Access Quick Settings in Windows 11 Originally Broadcasted September 14, 2023, on ACB Media 5   We showed participants how to access Quick Settings and Notifications in Windows 11 with JAWS. Learned how to quickly change Wi-Fi settings, access Bluetooth devices, manage notifications, and use the Focus feature to minimize distractions.   Sponsored by Vispero F...