ACB Focus: Entertainment

20260729 1315 Sports Fanatic Luncheon with OneCourt Founder Originally Aired on ACB Media Sports fans shared stories, met OneCourt Founder and CEO Jerred Mace, and learned about upcoming OneCourt developments. Scott Thornhill, Kolby Garrison, and Dan Spoone described using OneCourt devices Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20260728 0800 AFB Breakfast Originally Aired on ACB Media Guests at the American Foundation for the Blind's annual breakfast learned about upcoming AFB activities and met President and CEO Eric Bridges and other team members. Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20260727 1400 LVA Presents How Do You Do That Hobby with Low Vision Originally Aired on ACB Media Josh Schneider, Theresa Breeden, and Lindsey Tilden discussed sports, crafting, and tabletop games and described how they had adapted these activities for low vision. Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20260726 2200 Prose and Poetry Reading Originally Aired on ACB Media Participants shared original prose and poetry or listened to others' work. The readings were intended to be family-friendly. Facilitator: Carla Hayes, Convention Chair, AABT and IVIE, McMurtry, PA Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20260726 0830 ACB Life Member Breakfast Originally Aired on ACB Media No program description was provided in the source document. Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20260718 1830 ACB Families Goes to Camp Originally Aired on ACB Media ACB Families held a virtual camp experience for children and adults. Paul Edwards returned with campfire stories, and a virtual treasure hunt, camp trivia, and easy snack ideas rounded out the finale to the virtual convention week. The camp theme included hotdogs and s'mores around a virtual campfire. Find out more at https://ac...

20260718 1530 Perspectives in SongwritingOriginally Aired on ACB Media A diverse panel of writers and composers shared their songwriting experiences. Facilitators: Ann Chiappetta, FIA President, Monroeville, PA; Peter Altschul, FIA program chair, Coos Bay, OR Panelists: Lisa Busch, President, Behind Our Eyes,  Pittsburgh, PA; Matt Shifrin, composer and entrepreneur, Boston, MA; Debra A.K. Thompson...

20260718 1400 ACB INSPIRE Mentoring Program Graduation Originally Aired on ACB Media The ACB INSPIRE Mentoring Program celebrated the Class of 2026 at its graduation ceremony. Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20260718 1230 Sister Power Brunch Hour Originally Aired on ACB Media ACB Women hosted a conversation with ACB leaders Cheryl Cumings and Katie Frederick, facilitated by Rachel Schroeder. Facilitator: Rachel Schroeder, Assistive Technology Specialist, ACB Board Member, Springfield, IL Presenters: Cheryl Cumings, Work Force Development Manager, ACB Board Member, Seattle, WA; Katie Frederick, Digital...

20260718 1230 Innovations in Performing Arts Access Originally Aired on ACB Media Presenters shared new practices in performing arts accessibility using audio description. The session examined strategies for evolving those practices and possibilities for access in live performing arts venues. Panelists: Stasha Boyd, Founder/Executive Director, Audio Description Initiative Foundation, Inc., Orlando...

20260717 1700 Today's Poetic Voices of Protest and Resistance Originally Aired on ACB Media Poets performed and discussed their works of protest and resistance. Panelists: Regina Brink, Assistant Director of Governmental Affairs, California Council of the Blind, Sacramento, CA; Leah Gardner, Accessibility Consultant, Miami, FL; Naomi Rei Timm, ACB member, Logan, UT; Cachet Wells, ACB member, Jacks...

20260717 1530 Braille Games Originally Aired on ACB Media Braille Revival League members led games that used participants' braille knowledge. Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20260717 1230 Patty Goes to Peru Originally Aired on ACB Media Patty Slaby described her mission trip to Lima, Peru. She shared her experiences at an orphanage, where she had demonstrated what living as a blind person was like. She summarized her adventures and described spending time with the children while immersed in Spanish. Presenter: Patty Slaby - Itinerant Teacher of Blind and Low Vision, A...

20260716 1100 Access Through the Arts with the Missouri Arts Council Originally Aired on ACB Media Piper Hutson shared information about tactile art-making, multisensory installations, descriptive audio frameworks, and collaborative storytelling. Facilitator: Annie Chiappetta, FIA President, Monroeville, PA Presenter: Piper Hutson, Access Through the Arts, St. Louis, MO Find out more at https://ac...

20250708 1215 Sports Fanatics Luncheon Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2025, on ACB Media   Participants shared their favorite sports stories. Enjoy some scrumptious ballpark food. Reminisce with other sports enthusiasts remembering the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat! Meet a sports legend in person and cheer on your favorite team. Stay tuned for a future announcement on the name of our s...

20250707 1730 Prose and Poetry Reading Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2025, on ACB Media 2   Participants shared some of their original work or just came listen. FAMILY FRIENDLY, PLEASE.   Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20250628 1730 ACB Families Goes to Camp Originally Broadcasted June 28, 2025, on ACB Media 2   It's summertime - time to sit around the virtual campfire and eat hotdogs and s'mores. Whether you're a kid or a kid at heart, camp is a special experience. Stories, songs, games - a convention tradition for the entire family. Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20250628 1600 Poems of Protest Resistance and Empowerment Originally Broadcasted June 28, 2025, on ACB Media 3   Poetry is meant to be read aloud. In this session, poems written by Langston Hughes, Mya Angelou, Denise Levertov, Alan Ginsberg, and other powerful talents were performed and discussed.   Facilitated by: Annie Chiappetta.     Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20240708 2100 Prose and Poetry Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2024, on ACB Media 2   Participants shared some of their original work or just came to listen. Family-friendly, please. Moderated by: Carla Hayes, McMurray, PA.   Edited By: John Gassman   Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20240707 0830 ACB Families Breakfast-Storm Chasers on the Net Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2024, on ACB Media 2   From high school to full-time Internet radio - how The Radio Storm, a free-form home-based radio station, came to be. Presenters: Michael and Angela McCarty, Kentucky School for the Blind Alumni and life members of the Kentucky Council of the Blind, Louisville, KY.   Edited By: Micha...

20240706 1300 Sports Fanatics Program Originally Broadcasted July 6, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Recorder   It's back by popular demand! Attendees shared their favorite sports stories. They enjoyed some scrumptious ballpark food. Reminisce with other sports enthusiasts remembering the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat! Meet a sports legend in person and cheer on your favorite team. Stay tuned...

20240629 1700 ACB Families Goes to Camp Originally Broadcasted June 29, 2024, on ACB Media 2   It's summertime - time to sit around the virtual campfire and eat hotdogs and s'mores. Whether you're a kid or a kid at heart, camp is a special experience. Stories, songs, games - a convention tradition for the entire family.   Edited by: Brian McCallen   Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinec...

20240629 1400 Exploring New Worlds Through Sensory Games (ACB NG) Originally Broadcasted June 29, 2024, on ACB Media 3   Whether you like audio or video games, this program is for you! Attendees learned how people with blindness and visual impairment create and play these accessible games: Brock the Investigator, The Last of Us, and Knight Manager. Join us for game demonstrations and lively discus...

20240628 1700 Match Wits with Next Gen and the Boomers Originally Broadcasted June 28, 2024, on ACB Media 2   AAVL and Next Gen members faced off. Trivia questions crossed generations as we try to stump each other’s knowledge of the eras. Come join the fun - even if you aren't a member of either group yet. Smirks to laughter are mandatory! Some will be easy, and some will break your brain.   Edite...

20230702 2100 Prose and Poetry Participants shared some of their original work or just came to listen. The material was family friendly. Edited By: Doug Hunsinger Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co