20230419 Untangling Transportation - Show Me Some Down and Dirty Advocacy Originally Broadcasted April 19, 2023, on ACB Media 6 Grass-roots advocacy is important, but it can be grueling work. On April 10, the transit agency serving the metropolitan St. Louis area cut its Call-a-Ride paratransit program with minimal public notice, and against tremendous community opposition. This opposition was organized by leaders from a handful of disability community organizations, including the Missouri Counc...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 30 min
20230419 It’s Electric Originally Broadcasted April 19, 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 Ask your questions, and share your favorite appliances, tips, resources, and recipes.
Apr 19, 2023•59 min
20230418 Helpful Hints on Using Homophones Originally Broadcasted April 18, 2023, on ACB Media 5 In your writing, do you know when to use h-e-i-r, e-r-r, and a-i-r? Or you confuse c-o-m-p-l-e-m-e-n-t and c-o-m-p-l-i-m-e-n-t. These words are called. homophones, which are words that sound the same, but differ in meaning and spelling. Participants joined Mary Haupt to learn to use them correctly.
Apr 18, 2023•59 min
20230418 Unmute Presents Originally Broadcasted April 18, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Great news! Unmute Presents hosted En-Vision America, a company that specializes in accessible prescription labels for medication safety and independence. They offer a range of label options, including talking labels, large print labels, translated labels, braille labels, and safety labels. Jenna Reed, En-Vision America’s marketing director, was there and demonstrated and discussed the labels. As with any other Unmute...
Apr 18, 2023•45 min
20230418 Herbie’s Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted April 18, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Listeners joined Herbie and Tori as they took us on another cooking adventure. This time, Green Bean Casserole. If cooking along, you will need the following: ¾ cup milk 1/8 teaspoon pepper 10 ¾ ounce can cream of mushroom soup. 2 14.5-ounce cans of French cut or regular cut green beans drained. 1 1/3 cups French’s French-fried onions Baking dish Oven Towards the end there was Tori's tip. She offered some addi...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 20 min
20230417 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted April 17, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.
Apr 17, 2023•58 min
20230417 BlindShell 101 and Beyond Originally Broadcasted April 17, 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
Apr 17, 2023•59 min
20230414 It’s Play Time Originally Broadcasted April 14, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed listeners to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.
Apr 14, 2023•58 min
20230413 Way Around Tags, a system to label just about anything. Originally Broadcasted April 14, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Michael Babcock as he demonstrated what Way Around tags are and some usual and not so usual ways to label things. Sponsored by The Hull Foundation and Learning Center
Apr 13, 2023•49 min
20230413 Let’s Talk Mac Originally Broadcasted April 13, 2023, on ACB Media 5 This time, a general overview of Audio Highjack was discussed.
Apr 13, 2023•59 min
20230413 Vispero Presentation – What’s New in the April Fusion Suite software update Originally Broadcasted April 13, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants learned about new enhancements in the April updates of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion. Sponsored by Vispero
Apr 13, 2023•56 min
20230413 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted April 13, 2023, on ACB Media 5 This week I Love Braille featured a question/answer session in which participants asked and answered braille-related questions. Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind Subscribe to the I Love Braille email list. Access Archives Email Vileen Shah
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 2 min
20230413 Words of Wisdom from Some Affiliate Secretaries and Treasurers Originally Broadcasted April 13, 2023, on ACB Media 6 Our ACB affiliate and chapter secretaries and treasurers are unbelievably valuable leaders. The Berl Colley Leadership Training committee was proud to feature two affiliate secretaries and two treasurers. They discussed the responsibilities of these positions, as well as shared some tips for completing necessary. tasks efficiently. Sponsored by the Berl Colley Leadership ...
Apr 13, 2023•59 min
20230412 Recipe Swap - Spring Cleaning Originally Broadcasted April 12, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Bring us ways to turn your leftovers into new dishes! Cleaning out your fridge doesn't mean eating your leftovers just as they were the other night. Participants brought ways to enhance leftovers and enjoy them more the second time around.
Apr 12, 2023•30 min
20230412 In the kitchen with Courtney Originally Broadcasted April 12, 2023, on ACB Media 5 She’s back and ready to cook up something good in her new kitchen! Participants joined Courtney as she cooked sour cream chicken. For a list of ingredients, subscribe to the ACB Cooks list.
Apr 12, 2023•55 min
20230412 ACBDA,- Living Better with Diabetes - Spring Cleaning Your Medication Cabinet Originally Broadcasted April 12, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Andy Burstein, CEO of Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind, joined us to share updates about their efforts to merge healthcare and accessibility. He shared ideas related to Healthcare Spring Cleaning, including how to dispose safely and easily of expired or unwanted medication ,. Sponsored by ACBDA
Apr 12, 2023•58 min
20230411 Unmute Presents Originally Broadcasted April 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 your insight into new apps, helpful information to stay up to date on accessibility technology, and the best podcasts to listen to. Sponsored by Unmute Presents Access Unmute Presents Podcasts...
Apr 11, 2023•55 min
20230411 Herbie’s Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted April 11, 2023, on ACB Media 5 This time, we had another visit with Tori's brother Carl, who had many useful cooking tips. He was extremely popular last time, and he had agreed to join us at the end to take live questions! Access recipes via Dropbox Subscribe to the ACB Cooks email list. Email the ACB Cooks
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 48 min
20230411 Helpful Hints on Using Homophones Originally Broadcasted April 11, 2023, on ACB Media 5 In your writing, do you know when to use p-r-i-n-c-i-p-a-l instead of p-r-i-n-c-i-p-l-e? Or maybe you confuse w-h-o-s-e with w-h-o-apostrophe-s. These words are homophones — words that are pronounced the same but differ in meaning and spelling. Participants joined Mary Haupt to learn to use them correctly.
Apr 11, 2023•58 min
20230411 Games to Play with Lady A Originally Broadcasted April 11, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Lucy for a discussion of games you can play with your Amazon Echo Device. New games are discussed every time. Listeners are encouraged to bring their own suggestions.
Apr 11, 2023•59 min
Book: Hit the Reset Button Whether you're a leader looking to inspire your team through uncertain times, a professional seeking to increase your productivity, or someone simply looking to hit the reset button and take charge of your life, this book is for you. I wrote this book to share my knowledge and insights with you, and I hope it will serve as a valuable resource as you navigate the challenges ahead. "Hit the Reset Button" provides a roadmap to help you and your teams navigate the complexi...
Apr 11, 2023•2 hr 33 min
20230410 Bookability - let's Learn more about Goodreads Originally Broadcasted April 10, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined us for a fun-filled call all about Goodreads, what it is, how it works, and what you can do with it. We learned the very basics of using the goodreads app on the iPhone, and to work through how to find a book and rate it. Attendees came with questions, their own Goodreads experiences, and were ready to have fun at the same time....
Apr 10, 2023•58 min
20230410 It's 7-up Time. Originally Broadcasted April 10, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind is a home delivery service like no other. Participants Joined Andrew Burstein, CEO and Mary Ann Grignon, Outreach specialist for Florida and West Virginia, to learn how this company can help you manage your medications and your health with confidence and independence. Attendees learned about all the free accessible labeling and packaging options they offer, along with impecca...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr
20230410 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted April 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.
Apr 10, 2023•58 min
20230410 Understanding Shortcuts on Apple Devices Originally Broadcasted April 10, 2023, on ACB Media 6 In the final instalment of this series of Understanding Shortcuts, participants joined Darcy as we finished up the Shortcut to play ACB Media streams.
Apr 10, 2023•45 min
20230410 BlindShell 101 and Beyond Originally Broadcasted April 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
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr
20230408 ACB Home, Garden, and Agriculture - Open line Originally Broadcasted April 8, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants talked about what they are growing this season. Tips for blind or visually impaired gardeners, or any other topic regarding keeping animals or growing plants. Attendees were encouraged to ask questions. Subscribe to our email list
Apr 08, 2023•59 min
20230407 It’s Play Time Originally Broadcasted April 7, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed listeners to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.
Apr 07, 2023•1 hr 2 min
20230406 Vispero Presentation – Manage Email Attachments in Outlook with JAWS Originally Broadcasted April 6, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants learned how to attach files to an email, share directly from a file, and access attachments in an email message using JAWS. Sponsored by Vispero
Apr 06, 2023•55 min
20230406 I Love Braille – I Have a Question Originally Broadcasted April 6, 2023, on ACB Media 5 This week, Cory Kadlik discussed the ins and outs of the NLS E-Reader, followed by a question/answer session. Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind Subscribe to the I Love Braille email list. Access Archives Email Vileen Shah
Apr 06, 2023•1 hr 2 min
