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ACB Community

Welcome to the ACB Media Community Podcast, home to content from ACB sponsored community events. Our community is growing and we want everyone to find their place in it. From technology to the kitchen, from hobbies and sports to exercise and meditation, and timely discussions to formal presentations, we now have a place to share, learn, and grow. Although most social events will not be shared on this feed, topic driven content will be, and we invite everyone to take part in this ACB community.
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Episodes

20240318 Sports Roundtable

20240318 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted March 18, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.

Mar 18, 202459 min

20240318 BlindShell 101 and Beyond

20240318 BlindShell 101 and Beyond Originally Broadcasted March 18, 2024, 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

Mar 18, 20241 hr

20240316 Basic iPhone Class

20240316 Basic iPhone Class Originally Broadcasted March 16, 2024, 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.

Mar 17, 202457 min

20240316 Community Town Hall Meeting

20240316 Community Town Hall Meeting Originally Broadcasted March 16, 2024, on ACB Media 5 It's been 4 years since our ACB Community events began, can you believe it? Participants joined the Community Support Committee as we celebrated this anniversary and shared their thoughts about the Community! Sponsored by The Community Support Committee

Mar 17, 20241 hr 28 min

20240316 Demand Our Access

20240316 Demand Our Access Originally Broadcasted March 16, 2024, on ACB Media 5 We had an open question/answer session about topics we have covered so far and any comments about Demand Our Access.

Mar 17, 202439 min

20240315 Its Play Time

20240315 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted March 15, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

Mar 16, 20241 hr 3 min

20240315 In Perspective

20240315 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted March 15, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Participants tested their trivia talents with Morgan White. You'll lose...but you never know Sponsored by Branco Events

Mar 16, 20241 hr 1 min

20240314 Berl Colley Leadership Institute–Next Steps After DC Leadership Conference

20240314 Berl Colley Leadership Institute–Next Steps After DC Leadership Conference Originally Broadcasted March 14, 2024, on ACB Media 6 So, you're back fresh and excited after the DC Leadership Conference. What are the next steps ACB should take based on the discussions there? What did you learn to help you on your leadership journey? We explored these questions and more during the next Berl Colley Leadership Training event. Participants shared their thoughts with us. Sponsored by the Berl Col...

Mar 15, 202459 min

20240314 DKM Awards

20240314 DKM Awards Originally Broadcasted March 14, 2024, on ACB Media 6 Attention All Aspiring Leaders! If you’re ready to navigate the ocean of possibilities, and embrace exciting leadership opportunities, you won’t want to miss this informative session. During this time, members of the committee walked attendees through the requirements for both the DKM First Timer's Award and the ACB JP Morgan Chase Leadership Fellows Award. We also answered any questions you may have during this time. Spon...

Mar 15, 202446 min

20240314 I Love Braille–I Have a Question

20240314 I Love Braille–I Have a Question Originally Broadcasted March 14, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Participants asked and answered braille related questions Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind Subscribe to I Love Braille email list Access Archives Email Vileen Shah

Mar 15, 202454 min

20240313 St Patricks Day Recipe Swap

20240313 St Patricks Day Recipe Swap Originally Broadcasted March 13, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Participants shared their Irish with us! On St. Patrick’s Day, we all have a little Irish in us. Come share your favorite Irish/St. Patrick’s Day recipe with us and we will all get lucky!

Mar 14, 202436 min

20240313 Tuning Up Your Tunes

20240313 Tuning Up Your Tunes Originally Broadcasted March 13, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Participants Join Gudrun Brunot and Lisa Brooks for part 3 of a 6-part series designed to enhance your vocal knowledge and skill. Whether you just want to sing better in the shower, or if you want to level up on your next karaoke performance, we have tips for all levels. If you've always wanted to take vocal lessons, here's your opportunity to do so in a fun and interactive way. This month, our topics were voice ...

Mar 14, 20241 hr 1 min

20240312 Games to Play with Lady A

20240312 Games to Play with Lady A Originally Broadcasted March 12, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Lucy loves to play games, so participants found out about new games to play with their Lady A devices.

Mar 13, 20241 hr

20240312 Unmute Presents

20240312 Unmute Presents Originally Broadcasted March 12, 2024, 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

Mar 13, 202453 min

20240312 Essential Oils with Hayley

20240312 Essential Oils with Hayley Originally Broadcasted March 12, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Today we took a deeper dive into lemon essential oil: where it's sourced, how the oil is extracted, its benefits, and lots of recipes. This refreshing, citrus oil is so versatile, and I would love to hear how you use it.

Mar 13, 202459 min

20240312 Herbies Community Cooking Corner

20240312 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted March 12, 2024, on ACB Media 5 This time: Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake and Cadbury’s Cream Egg Milkshake. If cooking along, you need the following: Chocolate Strawberry Shortcakes o 1 quart (4 cups) fresh strawberries-sliced o 1/2 cup sugar o 2 cups Original Bisquick® mix o 1/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa o 2 tablespoons sugar o 2/3 cup o Milk o 2 tablespoons butter or margarine-melted o 1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chi...

Mar 13, 202459 min

20240311 Using the NLS Humanware e-Reader

20240311 Using the NLS Humanware e-Reader Originally Broadcasted March 11, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined LUA, along with our presenter, Anna Dresner, to learn how the NLS e-reader works. Sponsored by Library Users of America.

Mar 12, 20241 hr 18 min

20240311 Get the Scoop

20240311 Get the Scoop Originally Broadcasted March 11, 2024, 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!

Mar 12, 20241 hr

20240311 Sports Roundtable

20240311 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted March 11, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.

Mar 12, 20241 hr

20240311 BlindShell 101 and Beyond

20240311 BlindShell 101 and Beyond Originally Broadcasted March 11, 2024, 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

Mar 12, 202459 min

20240309 Basics With BITS

20240309 Basics With BITS Originally Broadcasted March 9, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined BITS, as we got down to basics and provided a gentle helping hand to assist you in becoming more confident when using your technology. For this inaugural presentation, BITS Education Committee Chair Deborah Armstrong demonstrated how to overcome the challenges of learning to surf the web, when using both NVDA and JAWS. Sponsored by: Blind Information Technology Specialists...

Mar 10, 202459 min

20240309 Doing Braille Digitally

20240309 Doing Braille Digitally Originally Broadcasted March 9, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Discussing all things digital braille and braille displays.

Mar 10, 202459 min

20240308 In Perspective

20240308 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted March 8, 2024, on ACB Media 5 This episode featured Dr. Timothy Cordes, a blind psychiatrist. Sponsored by Branco Events

Mar 09, 20241 hr 1 min

20240308 Community Couch–Benefits of Membership in ACB

20240308 Community Couch–Benefits of Membership in ACB Originally Broadcasted March 8, 2024, on ACB Media 5 This time, we learned about the benefits of being a member of ACB either through an affiliate or at large. Participants got a chance to hear from presidents of affiliates and as always there was time for questions.

Mar 09, 202459 min

20240308 Its Play Time

20240308 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted March 8, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

Mar 09, 20241 hr 1 min

20240308 A Blind View

20240308 A Blind View Originally Broadcasted March 8, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Bel for an opportunity to discuss a range of topics on how we relate to the world around us, blind and low vision alike. Remember, your view matters!

Mar 09, 202458 min

20240307 Book Match

20240307 Book Match Originally Broadcasted March 7, 2024, 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.

Mar 08, 202459 min

20240307 I Love Braille

20240307 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted March 7, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Lisa Hall outlined the history of mass production of braille materials and threw light on its intricacies. Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind Subscribe to the I Love Braille email list! Access Archives Email Vileen Shah

Mar 08, 202458 min
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