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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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20250204 Homophones with Mary Haupt

participants joined in the fun! 20250204 Homophones with Mary Haupt Originally Broadcasted February 4, 2025, on ACB Media 5 It was time to play "Homophone Bee.". P Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

Feb 04, 202559 min

20250204 Herbies Community Cooking Corner

20250204 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted February 4, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Herbie for another cooking adventure. This time: Making Bread with Dannette. If cooking along, you need the following: 1 Cup warm water (110-degree f. 45-degree C.) 2 Tbsp. white sugar 1.25 oz pkg bread machine yeast (2.5 tbsp.) ¼ cup Vegetable oil 3 cups of bread flour 1 tsp. salt Subscribe to the ACB Cooks email list Email the ACB Cooks Find the Cooking Corner on Youtube Find o...

Feb 04, 202556 min

20250203 CALM Presents _ A Night with Roy

20250203 CALM Presents _ A Night with Roy Originally Broadcasted February 3, 2025, on ACB Media 6 Calling All Curious Minds and Storytelling Enthusiasts! Prepare to be captivated as we welcomed Roy Samuelson, a world-renowned audio description performer and producer, advocate, and author extraordinaire. If you’ve ever wondered how movies, TV shows, and stories come to life for blind audiences—or if you’re simply intrigued by the work of a fascinating audio description performer—this was an event...

Feb 03, 202553 min

20250203 Sports Round Table

20250203 Sports Round Table Originally Broadcasted February 3, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

Feb 03, 20251 hr

20250201 Basic iPhone class

20250201 Basic iPhone class Originally Broadcasted February 1, 2025, 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. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

Feb 01, 202558 min

20250201 Demand Our Access

20250201 Demand Our Access Originally Broadcasted February 1, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Jonathan discussed playing the "blind card" while advocating and gave updates on some of his advocacy efforts. Sponsored by: Demand Our Access Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

Feb 01, 202533 min

20250201 Blindness Prematurity Call

20250201 Blindness Prematurity Call Originally Broadcasted February 1, 2025, on ACB Media 5 This week we discussed blindisms or self-stimming behaviors. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

Feb 01, 202558 min

20250201 Community Unmuted

20250201 Community Unmuted Originally Broadcasted February 1, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Participants had their tech questions answered! Sponsored by: Club Unmute Access Unmute Presents Podcasts Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co...

Feb 01, 202553 min

20250131 Its Play Time

20250131 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted January 31, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

Jan 31, 202539 min

20250131 In Perspective

20250131 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted January 31, 2025, on ACB Media 5 This episode featured John Wesley Smith, who makes content of two Christian ministries accessible to visually impaired people. Sponsored by: Branco Events Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

Jan 31, 202559 min

20250131 The View I Hear with My Meta Smart Glasses

20250131 The View I Hear with My Meta Smart Glasses Originally Broadcasted January 31, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Not just a stylish accessory, these cutting-edge frames are changing the way we see—and hear—the world. Whether you're curious about the latest features of the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses or a seasoned user with tips to share, participants joined Cindy for an updated demo and a fun discussion. Let’s explore how these glasses are making life smarter, one look (and sound) at a time. Find out ...

Jan 31, 202559 min

20250130 What to Expect in an Attorney Client relationship

20250130 What to Expect in an Attorney Client relationship Originally Broadcasted January 30, 2025, on ACB Media 6 If you, or someone you know, need an attorney, you need to know what to expect from that relationship. Members of the American Association of Visually Impaired Attorneys addressed questions such as how to go about your search for an attorney, what to look for in an attorney, and what you can reasonably expect from that relationship. Sponsored by: American Association of Visually Imp...

Jan 30, 202558 min

20250130 AAVL and Advocacy

20250130 AAVL and Advocacy Originally Broadcasted January 30, 2025, on ACB Media 6 We shared our goals and specific strategies around the latest advocacy initiative to reach out to an aging network. Participants learned how they can get involved. Sponsored by: Alliance On Aging and Vision Loss Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co...

Jan 30, 202559 min

20250130 Vispero - Tips for Reading eBooks with Refreshable Braille

20250130 Vispero - Tips for Reading eBooks with Refreshable Braille Originally Broadcasted January 30, 2025, on ACB Media 5 We provided tips for accessing eBooks with your refreshable braille display. Participants learned how to access DAISY books with FSReader, Kindle books with the Amazon Kindle App for PC, and EPUB books using the Thorium app. Sponsored by: Vispero Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co...

Jan 30, 202553 min

20250130 I Love Braille

20250130 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted January 30, 2025, on ACB Media 5 On this fifth Thursday of the month, we had an interesting activity, and it was announced on the day of I Love Braille session. Sponsored by: East Bay Center for the Blind Access Archives Email Vileen Shah Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co...

Jan 30, 202558 min

20250130 Table Talk Thursday

20250130 Table Talk Thursday Originally Broadcasted January 30, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Participants met a new CCLVI member ready to jump in and be an active participant and volunteer. Deon Bradley is a certified life coach among a number of other certifications. Executive, Leadership Development, project management are additional areas of expertise he possesses in both the for profit and non profit sectors. Attendees joined us to hear of some special benefits he is bringing to CCLVI and ACB. Spons...

Jan 30, 202557 min

20250130 My Lux Rides - Transportation in the Southeast

20250130 My Lux Rides - Transportation in the Southeast Originally Broadcasted January 30, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Introducing My Lux Rides, a new up-and-coming transportation option for people with visual and hearing disabilities. Many know the woes of long waits and rides with paratransit and the lack of understanding by Uber drivers, especially for guide dog handlers. This is where My Lux Rides comes in. This company is working their way into the Southeastern states and offers same-day travel wi...

Jan 30, 202531 min

20250129 Office Space

20250129 Office Space Originally Broadcasted January 29, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Welcome to Office Space! The place to learn about using your Windows PC with Tyson Ernst, access technology instructor for the state of Washington. Participants joined a fun and interactive environment where they could ask questions and contribute their knowledge to the call. Over the coming weeks, we will cover web browsing using Google Chrome, while briefly speaking about other browsers using the JAWS screen reader a...

Jan 29, 202548 min

20250128 AZCB presents: Get Moving, Get Connected

20250128 AZCB presents: Get Moving, Get Connected Originally Broadcasted January 28, 2025, on ACB Media 6 Participants joined us for an inspiring presentation with the Director of the Phoenix Chapter of Achilles International and Foundation Fighting Blindness ( FFB). Don't miss this opportunity to get motivated, get active, and get connected with others who share your passion for fitness and health. Sponsored by: Arizona Council of the Blind Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co...

Jan 28, 202556 min

20250128 Homophones with Mary Haupt

20250128 Homophones with Mary Haupt Originally Broadcasted January 28, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Participants learned about "S A I L" and "S A L E" or "S O M E" and "S U M." Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

Jan 28, 202552 min

20250128 Games to Play with Lady A!

20250128 Games to Play with Lady A! Originally Broadcasted January 28, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Lucy loves to play games, so participants found out about new games to play with their Lady A devices. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

Jan 28, 202554 min

20250128 Herbies Community Cooking Corner

20250128 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted January 28, 2025, on ACB Media 5 This time: Apple Pie Coffee Cake Presented by Heidi! If cooking along, you need the following: *** 1 (15.25-ounce) package white cake mix** *** 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon** *** 1 cup sour cream** *** 3 eggs** *1/4 cup of water *1(21-ounce) can apple pie filling *** 1 cup confectioner’s sugar** *** 1 tablespoon milk plus, more to taste** Subscribe to the ACB Cooks email list Email the ACB Cooks Find ...

Jan 28, 202542 min

20250127 PCB Peer Engagement Presents: Baking with Cathy

20250127 PCB Peer Engagement Presents: Baking with Cathy Originally Broadcasted January 27, 2025, on ACB Media 6 This month, Cathy Long, Past President of PCB-KCB, guest speaker at the 2024 PCB Conference and Convention, and frequent contributor of baked goods to many Auctions in the Blind Community shared with us the benefit of her experience with Baking. Sponsored by: Pennsylvania Council of the Blind Subscribe to the PCB email list Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co...

Jan 27, 202558 min

20250127 AAVL and Advocacy

20250127 AAVL and Advocacy Originally Broadcasted January 27, 2025, on ACB Media 6 We shared our goals and specific strategies around the latest advocacy initiative to reach out to an aging network. Participants learned how they can get involved. Sponsored by: Alliance On Aging and Vision Loss Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co...

Jan 27, 202559 min

20250127 Bookability

20250127 Bookability Originally Broadcasted January 27, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Meka and other bookish friends of the community answered fun questions, gave lots of book recommendations, and extended their book lists to infinity and beyond. Please also join the announce-only Bookability list by sending a blank email to: bookability+subscribe@groups.io Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co...

Jan 27, 20251 hr

20250127 Sports Round Table

20250127 Sports Round Table Originally Broadcasted January 27, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

Jan 27, 202559 min

20250126 ACB Membership Focus Call

20250126 ACB Membership Focus Call Originally Broadcasted January 26, 2025, on ACB Media 6 This month’s focus call was on how to maintain contacts and get new ones during the membership season. How do you motivate people to renew, and how do you update membership lists and make contact with those on past membership lists? Speakers were affiliate leaders who have been successful at adding new members each year. Sponsored by: ACB Membership Committee Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast...

Jan 26, 202530 min

20250126 Sunday Night Shellin'

20250126 Sunday Night Shellin' Originally Broadcasted January 26, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Cindy LaBon and Diane Ducharme every other Sunday for a discussion about all things Shells - it could be peanut shells, seashells but mostly BlindShells. Cindy and Diane love answering questions so bring lots to the discussion. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co...

Jan 26, 20251 hr

20250124 Its Play Time

20250124 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted January 24, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

Jan 24, 202539 min

20250124 A Blind View

20250124 A Blind View Originally Broadcasted January 24, 2025, 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! This time, how do we speak to our blind peers? Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

Jan 24, 202557 min
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