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20260923 Apple Harvest Time Recipe Swap Originally Broadcasted September 23, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Apples, apples, and more apples! Participants brought their favorite apple recipes, whether they were baked, fried, or fresh from the tree, or stopped stop by to say hello and tell us which kind of apple you enjoy most.

20260922 Advanced Abacus Originally Broadcasted September 22, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants studied subtraction of decimals.

20260922 Games to Play with Lady a Originally Broadcasted September 22, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Lucy loves to play games, so participants found out about new games to play with their Lady A devices.

20260922 Herbie's Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted September 22, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined me for another cooking adventure. This time: Applesauce Spice Cookies presented by Heidi. If you cook along, you need the following: ·       1 spice ·       cake mix (Can substitute with a white or yellow cake mix) ·       1 cup of raisins ·       1/2 cup of oil ·       1/2 cup...

20260921 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted September 21, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.

20260919 Basic iPhone Class Originally Broadcasted September 19, 2026, on ACB Media Zoom 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.

20260919 Blindness Prematurity Call Originally Broadcasted September 19, 2026, on ACB Media Zoom This episode featured a discussion on how your relatives treated you.

20260919 ASK Bits Originally Broadcasted September 19, 2026, on ACB Media 6 Participants joined us to explore today’s tech across Windows, Android, iOS, and Mac, along with screen readers and helpful assistive tools. Bring your questions and connect with our BITS team for tips, tricks, and real-world advice to help make your tech work for you. Sponsored by: Blind Information Technology Solutions a...

20260918 Remembering Doug Powell Originally Broadcasted September 18, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants shared their memories of Doug Powell and discussed how his legacy might influence the future direction of ACB advocacy.

20260918 It’s Play Time Originally Broadcasted September 18, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20260918 BITS Brains! Play Tech Trivia Originally Broadcasted September 18, 2026, on ACB Media 6 Participants tested their knowledge with a fun, interactive trivia game covering screen readers, braille displays, Windows, magnification, keyboards, apps, and access technology. Come test your skills, learn something new, and have fun! Sponsored by: Blind Information Technology Solutions ask@bits-acb....

20260918 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted September 18, 2026, on ACB Media 5 This episode featured Evan Charles Schwerbrock, The Blind Strength Coach. Sponsored by: Branco Events

20260917 Living Leading and Learning Originally Broadcasted September 17, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Would you rather plan everything or wing it? Choose the beach or the mountains? Lead the group or let someone else take charge? Participants joined Jennifer Bazer for a fun, interactive round of “Would You Rather?” as we explore personalities, preferences, communication styles, and leadership. But there’...

20260917 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted September 17, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Our polestar for the month of September, Lisa Cushman, shared her experience with learning and using braille. Sponsored by: East Bay Center for the Blind Contact the Facilitator Access Archives of the Call Join the Mailing List

20260916 FIA Open House and Membership Meeting Originally Broadcasted September 16, 2026, on ACB Media 6 Participants met the FIA new board and opened House. Sponsored By: Friends in Art

20260916 How to Read with Bookshare on Your iPhone Originally Broadcasted September 16, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants learned how to access and read more than 1.5 million accessible eBooks from Bookshare using their iPhone. This inaugural monthly session will include demonstrations and tutorials to help new users get started, with future sessions covering Android, computers, and other assistiv...

20260915 A Blind View - Hispanic Voices Originally Broadcasted September 15, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined us as we celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month! Three guests shared their stories of culture, family, and their experiences navigating life at the intersection of Hispanic heritage and blindness. Come ready to listen, learn, and celebrate the richness of Hispanic culture within our co...

20260915 Advanced Abacus Originally Broadcasted September 15, 2026, on ACB Media 5 We studied addition of decimals.

20260915 Herbie’s Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted September 15, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined me for another cooking adventure. This time: Couscous and Apple Salad , Spicy Apple and Chickpea Salad , and Baked Apple Halves with Apple Crisp Topping. Ingredients lists can be found on the cooks and conversation lists. Herbie takes requests for future recipes or if you want t...

20260914 Bookability Originally Broadcasted September 14, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Meka and other bookish friends of the community as we answered fun questions, gave lots of book recommendations, and extended your book lists to infinity and beyond.

20260914 Traveling As a Blind Person with Stan Gowin Originally Broadcasted September 14, 2026, on ACB Media 6 Traveling as a blind person can bring unique challenges—and unique rewards. Since retiring, Stan Gowin and his wife have traveled throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and North Africa by air, sea, automobile, and train. Participants joined Stan as he shared his experience...

20260914 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted September 14, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.

20260913 IVIE Entrepreneur Exchange - Benefits of Zoom Originally Broadcasted September 13, 2026, on ACB Media 6 Lucy Edmonds, Chair Community Support Committee, talked about the benefits of Zoom. She talked about Zoom etiquette, hosting, recording, setting up calls and more. Join us and ask questions. Sponsored by: Independent Visually Impaired Entrepreneurs join the IVIE email list Email the Fac...

20260913 Sunday Night Shellin' Originally Broadcasted September 13, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Diane and Cindy for a chat about the BlindShell accessible cell phone which has tactile buttons and is menu driven. The conversation is open to all whether you have a BlindShell or just want to learn more about the features of this accessible phone. We always save time for questions and a l...

20260913 Birding with Lucy at Mockingbird Hill Originally Broadcasted September 13, 2026, on ACB Media 5 On this call, we discussed the Black-Capped Chickadee and Carolina Chickadee. Join “The Chirp Circuit for Blind Birders” on WhatsApp.