ACB Community

20230711 Unmute Presents Originally Broadcasted July 11, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Participants join us each week as we share updates on the access technology community and answer your questions regarding iPhones, Androids, Mac, and Windows. We also give you insight into new apps, helpful information to stay up to date on accessibility technology, and the best podcasts to listen to.   Sponsored by Un...

20230711 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted July 11, 2023, on ACB Media 5 New name, but same show. This is to reflect how much the community has been involved with this call and continues to do so. Participants joined Tori and me as we took you on another cooking adventure. This time: Breakfast Quinoa Pudding If cooking with us, you will need the following: 3oz Applesauce 2.5...

20230710 Get the Scoop Originally Broadcasted July 10, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Have you joined us in the mornings for ACB Presents with your answers to the daily questions? Maybe you are working and haven't been able to join us. Now is your opportunity to share more, or for the first time. Participants joined Bel and Kaila to tell their story behind their answer. You will have the opportunity to ch...

20230710 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted July 10, 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

20230710 BlindShell 101 and Beyond Originally Broadcasted July 10, 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.pinecast...

20230708 Doing Braille Digitally Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2023, on ACB Media 5   This week, we continued to explore using a braille display with IOS. Last time, we did a live demo, but were not able to answer many specific questions from attendees. This time, we did a Q&A session on the topic. Please be ready with your IOS and braille display-related questions. Email Nicki Find out more...

Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and la 20230707 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20230629 Lets Talk Mac Originally Broadcasted June 29, 2023, on ACB Zoom   This time, internet radio from a Mac perspective. Participants learned about apps such as TuneIn, Tweesecake, VLc, and the Mac version of the ACB Link app. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20230629 Vispero Presentation–Five Tips for Filling Out Online Forms with JAWS Originally Broadcasted June 29, 2023, on ACB Media 5   We discussed different types of fields frequently used in online forms, plus show you how to: explore forms before filling them out, customize Forms Mode settings, and navigate forms using JAWS Quick Navigation keys.   Sponsored by Vispero   Find out more at https:/...

20230628 Accessible Online Games Originally Broadcasted June 28, 2023, on ACB Zoom   This time, Scrabble revisited. Participants joined Tyanne as she showed us how to play Scrabble on Quentin’s Playroom: http://qcsalon.net Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20230627 Herbies Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2023, on ACB Zoom Participants joined Tori and me as we took you on another cooking adventure. This time: homemade lemonade and popsicles. If cooking with us, you will need the following: Lemon juice Sugar Water Pitcher Spoon Freezer We also had Tori's tips where she offered some additional tricks as well as both Vegan and Gluten Free...

20230627 Helpful Hints on Using Homophones Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2023, on ACB Zoom   When you write, do you know when to use "H O L E" and "W H O L E"? Or you confuse "S T E A K" and "S T A K E." These pairs of words are called homophones, which are words that sound the same, but differ in spelling and meaning. Participants joined Mary Haupt to lea...

20230626 Get the Scoop Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2023, on ACB Zoom   Have you been joining us in the mornings for ACB Presents with your answers to the daily questions? Maybe you are working and haven't been able to join. us. Now is your opportunity to share more, or for the first time. Join Bel and Kaila to tell the story behind your answer. You will have the opportunity. to choose one of t...

20230626 Bookability Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2023, on ACB Zoom   Participants joined Meka and Shannon D. as we took a deep dive into book podcasts and book blogs. Now that we've taken the plunge in to Goodreads, what other ways do we have to discuss books and meet others? How can we discover what books are coming out next? Why are book podcasts and blogs something that you should? know abo...

20230626 BlindShell 101 and Beyond Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2023, on ACB Zoom   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.pinecast.co

20230620 Herbies Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted June 20, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined tori and me as we took listeners on another cooking adventure. This time: Super Speedy Tortilla Pizza If cooking with us, you will need the following: Tortillas 2 tablespoons Tomato puree 3 and a half Oz mushrooms-chopped 2 Oz Sweet corn 8 Cherry Tomatoes-quartered A handful of Basil leaves 1...

20230620 Unmute Presents Originally Broadcasted June 20, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Participants join us each week as we share updates on the access technology community and answer your questions regarding iPhones, Androids, Mac, and Windows. We also give you insight into new apps, helpful information to stay up to date on accessibility technology, and the best podcasts to listen to.   Sponsored by Un...

20230619 Get the Scoop Originally Broadcasted June 19, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Have you joined us in the mornings for ACB Presents with your answers to the daily questions? Maybe you are working and haven't been able to join us. Now is your opportunity to share more, or for the first time. Participants joined Bel and Kaila as they told their stories behind their answer. Attendees had the opportunit...

20230619 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted June 19, 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

20230619 BlindShell 101 and Beyond Originally Broadcasted June 19, 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.pinecast...

20230619 ACB convention-essential oils for travel Originally Broadcasted June 19, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Are you getting ready to travel to Schaumburg? Participants joined me and saw what I included in my survival kit of essential oils.   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20230605 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted June 5, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as we highlight the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20230617 What Is Active Listening Originally Broadcasted June 17, 2023, on ACB  Media 5   Participants joined Lucy Edmonds and Anthony Akamine as they dived into leadership skills developed through active listening. See how this tool can benefit you in all aspects of daily life.     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20230617 Demand Our Access Originally Broadcasted June 17, 2023, on ACB  Media 5   We discussed the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.   Sponsored by Jonathan Simeone   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20230615 Vispero Presentation – Create and Access PowerPoint Presentations with Jaws Originally Broadcasted June 15, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Microsoft PowerPoint is included in the Office Suite and is used to create and give presentations for personal events, school projects, and professional meetings. We provided an overview of the PowerPoint application, plus showed listeners how to: create a new p...