ACB Events

Meka and Matt talk about Apple Maps and navigating by GPS.

Learn how the Instant Pot can fit into your daily cooking, tips and tricks for using this popular kitchen appliance, and cookbooks and social groups to support your journey. Co-hosted by Lynn Coats, California and Jeanie Johnson, Tennessee.

Come prepared with your favorite book titles and join Meka White and Shannon Curry as they take you on a journey to another world and discuss all things fantasy. Whether you like swords and sorcery or prefer low-fantasy and everything in-between, you're sure to come away with book suggestions! Join the discussion:

Do you have an Instant Pot or are you thinking of getting one? Jeannie and Lynn share their knowledge and invite you to share yours, as together we learn all about this handy and popular kitchen gem.

Cindy and Tyson talk apps for Android and iPhone.

If you are a veteran, or the family of a veteran, join the call to check in with the ACB family and let us know how you are coping with the challenges of the last few months. Hosted by Tyson Ernst (USA) with Jeffry Stroud, VIST coordinator for the Illiana VA region to discuss services for visually impaired veterans through the VA.

We know you can listen to music or ask Alexa questions about the weather, recipes, and the like, but did you know you can also play games and go on adventures? Join Meka and Cindy as together we chat about the many fun skills available on your Echo device.

Time to shop at the Mini Mall. Clearing out some products from the past to make way for the new. Come find a gift for someone special, and maybe that someone special can be you.

This week it's all about convention! Join ACB Radio Staff along with Janet Dickleman discuss our upcoming virtual convention.

Whether you want to jot down a simple note, create a Christmas list, or write more complex text notes, join Matt Vollbrecht, Certified Apple Teacher, for this session. Learn about the features and functions of the Notes app for iOS, how to add rich text formatting, paragraph styles, images, tables, and much more to your notes. See how to lock private notes, pin favorite notes to the top of the Not...

Join in with Cindy Hollis and Tyson Ernst as they show you the fun and exciting world of casino games. Virtual cash only! Download Pirate Poker: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pirate-poker/id1490153432 Download Ears Blackjack: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bored-at-work-blackjack/id936501362 Download ear slots: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/blindfold-slots/id1341496956 Download Ears Craps: https://...

Once again, Dan Spoone and Eric Bridges come together to reminisce, predict, and just have fun chatting about everything and anything sports, and they want you to join in the fun.

Here's yet another Gaming Lab, this time Cindy and Gabe tell us about another Dice World game called Balut.

It's time for another Game Lab! This week Karen tells us all about an accessible version of Othello and Minesweeper.

This is a Gaming Lab that went missing, but thanks to Cindy we've recovered it. Sorry for the lateness of this podcast. Tyson and Cindy tell us about some puzzle games.

In this second episode with the ACB Radio crew, as we gear up for our virtual National Convention! Hear from several of our team all about this amazing week that’s just around the corner! There will definitely be a chance to ask your questions!

BPI life-member Matt is a 20 plus year professional who’s career and personal favorite genre has centered in the horror medium. He will present what is considered the top horror movies, series and books of all time. Additionally he is compiling the best of Audio Described programming available out there. After he presents we will open the discussion for questions and friendly sharing and debate. I...

Does your kitchen get so hot you have a drink in one hand while you’re standing at the stove or oven? Do you find yourself ordering out to the point where the delivery drivers are like your second family? Well, we have a cure for that. Come join Lynn Coats from California, and Gene Johnson from Tennessee as we discuss the instant pot and air fryer, their uses and what accessories work best. Both g...

Have you heard the buzz about changes in the past few years regarding glucose monitoring devices for people with diabetes? Join members of ACB Diabetics in Action to hear a description of Continuous Glucose Monitors and other blood sugar measuring devices on the scene. Issues such as Medicare and insurance coverage will also be discussed.

Due to the current pandemic, many of us have suddenly begun working from home. If this is you, or might become you, join us as we discuss the challenges and benefits of our new working normal. Hosted by Ray Campbell, First VP of ACB.

Join Tyson Ernst and Rachel Schroeder for a simple, easy to understand introduction to Screen Readers.

Spend 90 minutes listening to and asking questions of the stars of the Disney Plus docuseries, Pick of the Litter. That’s right, ACB gets to talk with the puppy raisers, dog handlers, and dog trainers from the show and learn what it was like to be followed by a camera crew. Come ready with questions.

The board of Publications invites you to participate in our first ever Forum on the Forum. Over the past several years, the BOP has made some pretty significant changes to the ACB Braille Forum and to the ACB E-Forum. We have increased the size of the magazine. We have made "themes" a regular part of the magazine. We have tried to encourage new writers to contribute to the publication. Join us to...

Whether you are new to cooking or fancy yourself as a bit of a foody, come learn how essential oils can be useful in your kitchen. This presentation will include some yummy recipes as well. Join Hayley Agers from Washington for her fifth essential oils presentation.

Don’t touch that dial!!! Do you remember listening to shows like “The Shadow?” Or, perhaps comedy shows like Jack Benny that made us laugh across our living rooms? Well, here’s your chance to share memories of those classic shows, and we’ll also focus on contemporary Radio Theater. Hosted by WCB member, Malissa Hudson.