20221121 BlindShell Classic 2 101 and Beyond Originally Aired November 21, 2022, 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 BlindShell Classic 2. Sponsored by BlindShell USA
20221121 Essential Wellness with Hayley Originally Aired November 21, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Do you have difficulties with sleep, brain fog, achy joints, energy levels, hair and skin, balancing blood sugar or weight loss? Participants joined Hayley as she shared some amazing products and her testimonial.
20221120 In the Kitchen with Courtney Originally Aired November 20, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Baking a turkey and making cranberry sauce. Turkey ingredients: 20–22-pound turkey 1 Stick Butter seasonings to taste Cranberry sauce ingredients: 2 bags fresh or frozen cranberries 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup water Dial 662-443-2664 for the ingredients list. Subscribe to ACB Cooks email list Email ACB Cooks...
20221119 Doing Braille Digitally Originally Aired November 19, 2022, on ACB Media 5 All about braille displays and digital braille. Dan Tevelde told listeners all about the Braille and, if there is time, the Mantis. Email Nikki, the event facilitator if you would like to be a guest facilitator on the call to talk all about your braille display.
20221118 It’s Play Time Originally Aired November 18, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.
20221117 New Teaching Method for Blind Piano Students Originally Aired November 17, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Demonstrations of how patterned music is and how learning chords and concepts expedite the learning curve. Sponsored by Blind Piano Lessons
20221117 Tech Power Hour Originally Aired November 17, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Are you just starting out with an iPhone or iPad? Or you just know enough to get by with your Mac or Windows PC. Join some of your community peers for this one-hour Tech Stop. Participants brought their questions and were ready to learn something new. These community AT trainers would love to share their assistive technology know how with you.
20221117 Audio Description, Pluto Television, Awards Gala, and More Originally Aired November 17, 2022, on ACB Media 5 This year, the 2nd Annual Audio Description Award Gala will be available on Pluto TV thanks to the generosity of our sponsor, Paramount Global. Pluto TV is a free online service that offers hundreds of television channels and thousands of on demand content to view. Participants joined Jonathan Sweet, VP of Accessibility and Technology Compliance for Pluto. He told listeners what...
20221117 Vispero Presentation Originally Aired November 17, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Participants learned about new features in JAWS and Fusion, smart glance, and the notification history. Sponsored by Vispero
20221117 I Love Braille Originally Aired November 17, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Dorothy Brown was the polestar of this month. She shared her experience with learning braille at a late age and using it. Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind Access I Love Braille Archives Subscribe to I Love Braille email list Email Vileen Shah, the event facilitator
20221116 The ins and Outs of the NLS Braille E-Reader Originally Aired November 16, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Participants learned about the NLS Braille E-Reader, and the following topics were covered: A physical description of the NLS Braille E-Reader a brief overview of the device’s features including those which have been disabled other names under which the device is sold through Humanware and APH how to connect the device as a Braille display to both IOS devices and Windows computers how to down...
20221116 Untangling Transportation – Unwrapping Air Travel Originally Aired November 16, 2022, on ACB Media 5 The holidays are fast approaching, and millions of Americans will be taking to the air to visit relatives, take vacations, and still traveling for work. Air travel can be stressful for anyone under the best of circumstances. For those of us who are blind or low-vision, air travel offers additional challenges. In November, we unwrapped air travel, and we had two Stanleys to help us out. C...
20221116 Recipe Swap – Let’s Give Thanks Originally Aired November 16, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Let’s all give thanks by sharing your favorite Thanksgiving sides recipes. Don’t be a turkey. Come tell us what is the special item you make every year? What do you hope someone else makes for Thanksgiving?
Episode Notes Lively Latin An introduction to Latin and its effect on everyday English. Lessons in mythology and Roman civilization will be included.
20221115 Let’s Talk Low Vision with Dr. Alibhai Originally Aired November 15, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Dr. Suleiman Alibhai, O.D, F.A.A.O was our special guest this evening. He has been practicing Low Vision Rehabilitation Services in the metropolitan Washington, DC area since 1993. Tonight’s presentation was on “low vision strategies” and was once again proven to be interesting and exciting for all. This was a wonderful opportunity to speak with someone who really “gets it.” Sponsored by Council of...
20221115 Online Shopping – Bringing the Store to Your Home Originally Aired November 15, 2022, on ACB Media 5 There are a variety of services that bring anything from groceries to furniture to your door. Participants talked about what those are, their pros and cons, and how they benefit you as a blind and/or visually impaired person. Sponsored by Hull Foundation and Learning Center
20221115 Herbie’s Cooking Corner Originally Aired November 15, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Patty returned to talk about Schwans, a source for frozen foods. Schwans delivers nationwide to the contiguous 48 states. Access the Schwans website Dial 662-443-2664 for the ingredients list. Access recipes via Dropbox Subscribe to the ACB Cooks email list Email the ACB Cooks Find Herbie's Cooking Corner on YouTube
20221115 Unmute Presents Originally Aired November 15, 2022, 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
20221114 BlindShell Classic 2 101 and Beyond Originally Aired November 14, 2022, on ACB Media 5 BlindShell Classic 2 is an accessible cell phone with tactile buttons. Do you have a BlindShell Classic 2? Are you curious about the features? Participants joined Diane Ducharme for an hour of instruction on how to use the many features of the Classic 2. Sponsored by BlindShell USA
20221113 In the Kitchen with Courtney Originally Aired November 13, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Making homemade rolls & green bean casserole. Green Bean Casserole ingredients: 2 cans (10.5 ounces) Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup 1 cup milk 2 teaspoon soy sauce 2 dashes black pepper 4 cans cooked cut green beans 3 cups French's® French Fried Onions, divided Copycat Rhodes Freezer Dinner Rolls ingredients: 4/1/2 cups flour 1/4 cup shortening 1/2 cup sugar 2/1/2 tsp. salt 1/1/2 Tbsp. dry yeast 1/1/2 ...
20221112 Basic iPhone Class Originally Aired November 12, 2022, 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.
20221112 ACB Home, Garden, and Agriculture – Winter gardening Originally Aired November 12, 2022, on ACB Media 5 A master gardener told participants how to garden in the winter. Subscribe to Homesteading by Touch Discussion Group Email ACB Home, Garden, and Agriculture
20221111 It’s Play Time Originally Aired November 11, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed listeners to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.
20221110 Table Talk Thursday Originally Aired November 10, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Tastefully Simple Entertaining, Patti brought some wonderful easy hors d'oeuvres, snacks, and dessert to leave your mouth watering for more! She included a no-bake mango vanilla cheeseball and an almond pound cake. Yummy! Sponsored by Council of Citizens with Low Vision International
20221110 Knowledge Around the World Originally Aired November 10, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Participants met ACB’s 2022 international scholarship winners! Attendees learned about their unique experiences as international students attending American universities. Sponsored by ACB's International Relations Committee and ACB Students
202211 10 Let’s Talk Mac Originally Aired November 10, 2022, on ACB Media 5 This is where we discuss all aspects of the Mac. Ask questions, help others with there's, or start a general topic of discussion related to the Mac. This week, we demonstrated new things in MacOS Ventura from how to find things in system settings, new voices, and more! Sponsored by Blind Mac/iOS Users Club
20221110 Vispero Presentation Originally Aired November 10, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Participants learned about the Power of the Software Licensing Portal Sponsored by Vispero
20221110 I Love Braille Originally Aired November 10, 2022, on ACB Media 5 This week, participants asked and answer braille-related questions. Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind Subscribe to I Love Braille email list Access call archives
20221110 Berl Colley Leadership Institute – How Can ACB Help You Brag About Your Affiliate Originally Aired November 10, 2022, on ACB Media 6 ACB's affiliates and committees are always doing remarkable things. Did you know that you can share information about your affiliate or committee through the acb.org website? Participants joined in the conversation to learn about another option for sharing information about the magnificent work of your affiliate or committee. Sponsored by Berl Colley Leade...
20221109 It’s Electric Originally Aired November 9, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Participants 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. This week we talked about making soups and stews in the slow cooker and Instant Pot.
