20220726 Lively Latin
Episode Notes Lively Latin: A lively introduction to Latin and its effect on everyday English. Lessons in Mythology will be included. Class notes can be found at: https://bit.ly/3sX3c2D...
Jul 26, 2022•52 min
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20220725 2022 ACB Convention Feedback
Whether you attended the convention in-person or virtually, this was your chance to provide feedback. What did you like? What would you change? All comments were welcome. Sponsored by Convention Steering Committee
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 2 min
20220724 In the Kitchen with Courtney and Kerry
Making tuna salad. Ingredients: • 1 can tuna, drained, rinsed well and squeezed dry • 1 hard boiled egg, peeled & chopped • sweet pickle relish • Mayonnaise • Yellow mustard • 1 rib celery, chopped (optional) • 2 Tbsp chopped onion (optional) • Salt, pepper, and garlic powder, to taste • any other desired ingredients Dial 662-443-2664 for the ingredients list.
Jul 25, 2022•39 min
20220722 It’s Play Time
Meka and Cindy welcomed listeners to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.
Jul 23, 2022•1 hr
20220721 Financial Sense¢ - Recovering from Convention
Last month, we discussed going to convention on a budget. Conventions are chaotic, though, so now we talked about what to do if you spent more than you planned. If there was time, we heard about your favorite convention moments from this year and what you’re looking forward to at next year’s convention. Sponsored by Penny Forward
Jul 22, 2022•50 min
20220721 Vispero Presentation
Rachel showed listeners how to schedule a Zoom meeting using JAWS. Sponsored by Vispero
Jul 21, 2022•1 hr
20220721 I Love Braille
Adrijana shared her experience with learning and using braille.
Jul 21, 2022•57 min
20220720 It’s Electric
Attendees talked about the small kitchen appliances they love so much: · Instant Pots · air fryers · slow cookers · and more Listeners shared their favorite appliances, tips, resources, and recipes.
Jul 20, 2022•45 min
20220719 Independent Living Skills
Jewel walked everyone through independent living skills for a room or area of our lives. Today, we headed into the garden! We discussed how to: get around the garden ways to make the garden easier to manage identifying plants without sight ** All types of gardens (in-ground, raised bed, and container) were discussed!**
Jul 19, 2022•54 min
20220719 Herbie’s Cooking Corner
Making Sloppy Joes. Recipe provided by ACB Community member, Linda Yacks. Items needed: • 1 lb. ground beef • 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped • 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped • 1 TBS. minced garlic optional • 1 TBS. brown sugar • 1 TBS. prepared mustard • 1 TBS Worcestershire sauce • 1 TBS. vinegar • 1 TSP. salt • 1 cup ketchup Dial 662-443-2664 for the ingredients list. Subscribe to the ACB Cooks email list Find Herbie's Cooking Corner on YouTube
Jul 19, 2022•1 hr
20220719 Lively Latin
Episode Notes Lively Latin: A lively introduction to Latin and its effect on everyday English. Lessons in Mythology will be included. Class notes can be found at: https://bit.ly/3sX3c2D...
Jul 19, 2022•57 min
20220717 In the Kitchen with Courtney and Kerry
Making Eclair Cake. Ingredients: · 3 cups milk · 2 small boxes vanilla instant pudding · 8 oz. Cool-Whip · 1 can chocolate frosting · 1 box Graham crackers Dial 662-443-2664 for the ingredients list. Subscribe to the ACB Cooks email list
Jul 17, 2022•45 min
20220714 Vispero Presentation – Skim Reading with JAWS
Jeff showed listeners how to use the JAWS skim reading feature. Sponsored by Vispero
Jul 15, 2022•55 min
20220713 ACB Diabetics – How Diabetes Affects Your Body Part 2
ACBDA and listeners welcomed Abbie Chesterson, a Diabetes educator specialist from Pennsylvania. She spoke about how Diabetes affects various parts of the body including the feet, hands, legs, and inner organs. Sponsored by ACB Diabetics in Action Email ACB Diabetics in Action
Jul 14, 2022•56 min
20220712 Lively Latin
Episode Notes Lively Latin: A lively introduction to Latin and its effect on everyday English. Lessons in Mythology will be included. Class notes can be found at: https://bit.ly/3sX3c2D...
Jul 12, 2022•17 min
20220630 Vispero Presentation
Eric Damery was live to talk about Vispero’s offerings at the ACB Conference and Convention. Sponsored by Vispero
Jul 01, 2022•57 min
20220621 Games to Play with Lady A
Listeners joined Lucy for a discussion of games you can play with your Amazon Echo Device. New games are discussed every time. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own suggestions.
Jun 22, 2022•59 min
20220621 Herbie’s Cooking Corner
Making peanut butter monster cookies. Tori offered vegan-friendly substitutes when possible. Items needed: • 3 large eggs • 1 cup brown sugar • 1 cup sugar • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 1 teaspoon corn syrup • 1 stick butter • 1 1/2 cups peanut butter • 2 teaspoons baking soda • 4 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats • 1 cup chocolate chips • 1 cup M and M's • Oven • wax paper • cookie sheet • mixing bowl • third cup for measuring cookie dough Dial 662-443-2664 for the ingredients list. Subscribe to the ...
Jun 22, 2022•59 min
20220621 Lively Latin
Episode Notes Lively Latin: A lively introduction to Latin and its effect on everyday English. Lessons in Mythology will be included. Class notes can be found at: https://bit.ly/3sX3c2D...
Jun 21, 2022•37 min
20220617 Getting Your ACB Voting Questions Answered
The California Council of the Blind, Georgia Council of the Blind, and Oklahoma Council of the Blind co-sponsored this exciting event. Listeners got their questions answered about voting at the upcoming ACB National Convention. Koni Sims of the voting task force was on hand to answer your questions. Sponsored by California, Georgia, and Oklahoma Councils of the Blind
Jun 18, 2022•1 hr 8 min
20220616 More information About the ACB Convention
Do you want to learn how you can participate virtually or in person at the upcoming 2022 ACB Conference and Convention? Hear Janet Dickelman, ACB Convention Coordinator, as she shared more about convention activities. Sponsored by ACB Membership Committee
Jun 17, 2022•58 min
20220616 Financial Sense¢ - Convention Sense
It’s that season where everyone is talking National Convention! Listeners joined Chris Peterson from Penny Forward to discuss tips and tricks for making convention a fun and affordable experience that doesn’t leave you and your bank account drained. Sponsored by ACB Next Generation and Penny Forward
Jun 17, 2022•1 hr
20220616 Vispero Presentation
Mike talked about resources available for teachers and those seeking continuing ED. Sponsored by Vispero
Jun 17, 2022•52 min
20220616 I Love Braille
Dorlyn shared her experience learning and using braille Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind
Jun 17, 2022•1 hr 3 min
20220615 Untangling Transportation – No One’s Driving, Including Us
Dozens of companies are racing to develop autonomous vehicles, and they’re already beginning to hit the streets in demonstration projects all over the country. Government agencies are talking about regulations. Insurance companies are talking about liability. Everyone else is either lining up to jump on the autonomous vehicle bandwagon or to decry the potential dangers of this modern technology. What about us? Will blind and low-vision consumers be liberated or left on the side of the road? This...
Jun 16, 2022•58 min
20220615 Recipe Swap – No Fooling Tofu-ing
Attendees shared their tofu and vegetarian recipes. Listeners had fun vegging with us!
Jun 15, 2022•46 min
20220614 Herbie’s Cooking Corner
Making donuts. Items needed: • Butter • Milk • Oil • white flour • sugar • pans for melting butter and frying • stove • cutting board • mixing bowl • spoon • powdered sugar or other topping like melted chocolate Dial 662-443-2664 for the ingredients list. Subscribe to the ACB Cooks email list Find Herbie's Cooking Corner on YouTube
Jun 15, 2022•59 min
20220614 The Significance of Juneteenth
June 19th, (Juneteenth), is now a Federal Holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Listeners joined us to hear ACB members as they shared the day’s history and significance. Sponsored by Multicultural Affairs Committee
Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 30 min
20220614 Is Leader Dogs the Right School for You?
They are one of the guide dogs’ schools that matches a person with a hearing loss and vision loss. We invited listeners to see what else is different about the school. Leslie Hoskins was available for your questions. Sponsored by Hull Foundation and Learning Center
Jun 14, 2022•55 min
20220614 Lively Latin
Episode Notes Lively Latin: A lively introduction to Latin and its effect on everyday English. Lessons in Mythology will be included. Class notes can be found at: https://bit.ly/3sX3c2D...
Jun 14, 2022•58 min
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