20231226 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted December 26, 2023, on ACB Media 5 This time: Cinnamon Ripple Cake If cooking along, you will need the following: 2 cups flour or 1 cup white and ¼ cup whole wheat Pastry flour. 2/3 cup Oatmeal ¾ cup white sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pumpkin spice or cinnamon For the topping: o 2 tablespoons butter o 1 teaspoon cinnamon (a generous teaspoon) o ¼ cup brown sugar o ½ cup chopped nu...
Dec 27, 2023•1 hr
Annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting It’s time for our fourth annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting and we hope you’ll join in the festivities. Please bring an ornament to hang on our virtual tree and be prepared to describe both the ornament and it’s significance. Is it handmade or a family heirloom, big or small, made of paper or tin, shiny or sparkly, and does it light up or play music? The lights and garland are already in place. We just need the ornaments and to plug the lights in. A...
Dec 26, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Episode Notes 20231224 Annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting Originally Broadcasted December 24, 2023, on ACB Media 5 It was time for our fourth annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting, and we hoped you would join in the festivities. Participants were encouraged to bring an ornament to hang on our virtual tree and be prepared to describe both the ornament and its significance. Is it handmade or a family heirloom, big or small, made of paper or tin, shiny or sparkly, and does it light up or p...
Dec 25, 2023•1 hr 5 min
20231222 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted December 22, 2023, on ACB Media 5 This episode featured Mike Capps, from CNN journalist to baseball announcer.
Dec 22, 2023•59 min
20231222 Learn Blind Tech with Desiree Renae Originally Broadcasted December 22, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants learned basics on how to find karaoke or another instrumental accompaniment.
Dec 22, 2023•59 min
20231222 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted December 22, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr
20231221 Book Match Originally Broadcasted December 21, 2023, on ACB Media 5 One of my greatest joys is connecting books with people who love them. Participants told me about their reading preferences (formats, genres, favorite authors) etc. and I'll do my best to supply book recommendations you'll love.
Dec 21, 2023•58 min
20231221 Vispero Presentation-The Power of MS Office Search Originally Broadcasted December 21, 2023, on ACB Media 5 We showed participants how to access the Search feature in Microsoft Office products to quickly locate commands and increase productivity while you work. Sponsored by Vispero
Dec 21, 2023•57 min
20231221 ACB Convention Committee Open Call Originally Broadcasted December 21, 2023, on ACB Media 6 Participants joined the ACB’s convention committee for their monthly call. Attendees heard from each committee member, learned the latest convention information, and heard about the 2024. tours in Jacksonville. Sponsored by the ACB Convention Committee
Dec 21, 2023•59 min
2020 Convention Banquet After-Party This is the event which truly conveyed the need for and impact of continued connection within ACB and the power of what has become the ACB Community platform! Less than four months after government shut downs and orders to self isolate due to COVID-19 and with so much unrest in the world, and at our landmark first-ever virtual conference and convention, and lasting an unpredictable three-and-a-half hours, attendee after attendee filed in to share their heart-f...
Dec 21, 2023•3 hr 45 min
20231220 Its Electric Originally Broadcasted December 20, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants talked about the small kitchen appliances they love so much: from blenders to Instant Pots and everything in between! Attendees brought their questions, tips, resources, recipes and accessible appliance recommendations!
Dec 20, 2023•57 min
20231220 Accessible Online Games Originally Broadcasted December 20, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Tyanne showed participants how to play Rummy in RS Games. Join our email list.
Dec 20, 2023•40 min
20231220 Wake, Make, and Bake with Janeen Originally Broadcasted December 20, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined chef Janeen for some simple recipes that can be made from start to finish during the hour-long call. This week we made a pineapple angel food cake. Ingredients needed: o 1 box angel food cake mix. o 1 can of crushed pineapple. Tools needed: o mixing bowl o spatula o 9x13 baking dish. o cooking spray Let's have fun making these treats together!...
Dec 20, 2023•57 min
20231219 The Virtual Holiday Gift Exchange Originally Broadcasted December 19, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Anthony Corona and Carla Hays as they hosted this fun holiday tradition with a twist! We exchanged virtual gifts and played 20 questions as we unwrapped virtual presents. Attendees were encouraged to bring a family member or friend to exchange gifts with or just get matched with someone in the room.
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr 2 min
20231219 Helpful Hints on Using Homophones Originally Broadcasted December 19, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Mary Haupt for another session of our game called "Homophone Bee".
Dec 19, 2023•59 min
20231219 Unmute Presents Originally Broadcasted December 19, 2023, on ACB Media 5 The Unmute Presents team was ready to resolve your tech queries or guide you to find answers yourself, across Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android. Sponsored by Unmute Presents Access Unmute Presents Podcasts
Dec 19, 2023•56 min
20231219 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted December 19, 2023, on ACB Media 5 This time, participants joined Herbie as he made banana bread. Subscribe to the ACB Cooks email list. Email the ACB Cooks Find Herbie's Cooking Corner on YouTube
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr
20231218 Get the Scoop Originally Broadcasted December 18, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Kaila and Bel to tell the story behind their answer to the Daily question. Attendees chose one of the previous week's questions and gave us the full scoop!
Dec 18, 2023•59 min
20231218 Taking Care of Our Mental Health–Self Care, what is it and why is it Important Originally Broadcasted December 18, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined our call to learn about self-care. Attendees were encouraged to share their own self-care techniques and how it has helped them. Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group, will not be facilitated by a health care professional, and does. not purport to provide mental health services....
Dec 18, 2023•58 min
20231218 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted December 22, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.
Dec 18, 2023•59 min
20231218 BlindShell 101 and Beyond Originally Broadcasted December 18, 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
Dec 18, 2023•56 min
20231216 Basic iPhone Class Originally Broadcasted December 16, 2023, on ACB Media 5 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.
Dec 17, 2023•43 min
20231216 Demand Our Access Originally Broadcasted December 16, 2023, on ACB Media 5 I had an update on the complaint we filed against Chase. I also discussed rideshares. Sponsored by Demand Our Access
Dec 17, 2023•53 min
20231215 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted December 15, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.
Dec 16, 2023•57 min
20231215 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted December 15, 2023, on ACB Media 5 This week, the discussion was all about Christmas.
Dec 16, 2023•1 hr 1 min
20231214 Berl Colley Leadership Institute–Bringing your Leadership Journey to the next Level. Originally Broadcasted December 14, 2023, on ACB Media 6 This was an open discussion where we invited participants to bring any leadership concerns or questions. Near the end, we also ask what topics you would be interested in in 2024. Sponsored by the Berl Colley Leadership Training committee
Dec 15, 2023•56 min
Vispero 20231214 Vispero Presentation-Five Ways to get Help in JAWS Originally Broadcasted December 14, 2023, on ACB Media 5 We showed participants five methods for getting help in JAWS, including accessing lists of keyboard commands, getting contextual help about your application environment, accessing Help topics, and more. Sponsored by Vispero
Dec 15, 2023•58 min
20231214 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted December 14, 2023, on ACB Media 5 This week I Love Braille had an interactive session, in which participants asked and answered questions. Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind Subscribe to the I Love Braille email list. Access Archives Email Vileen Shah
Dec 15, 2023•56 min
20231213 Recipe swap–Holiday Candies and Treats Originally Broadcasted December 13, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Whether you are planning to eat them yourself or give them as gifts, it is always fun to find new holiday treats, so participants shared your recipes with us!
Dec 14, 2023•46 min
20231212 Helpful Hints on Using Homophones Originally Broadcasted December 12, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Mary Haupt to learn about homophones — words that sound alike but have different meanings and spellings. Examples: "R I G H T", "R I T E", "W R I T E" and "W R I G H T" or "M A I L" and "M A L E".
Dec 13, 2023•59 min
