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20260704 Basic iPhone Class Originally Broadcasted July 4, 2026, 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.

20260704 Blindness Prematurity Call Originally Broadcasted July 4, 2026, on ACB Media 5 What activities did you play as a child both inside and outdoors?

20260703 It's Play Time Originally Broadcasted July 3, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20260703 Laying the Groundwork: Planning Events in ACB Community Originally Broadcasted July 3, 2026, on ACB Media 5 This session introduced the building blocks behind ACB Community events, from shaping an idea to understanding how an event evolves over time. It’s designed for planners who want a clearer, more confident starting point before moving forward. Sponsored by: ACB Community [email protected]

20260703 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted July 3, 2026, on ACB Media 5 This episode featured a discussion of the USA at 250. Sponsored by: Branco Events

20260702 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted July 2, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Christy Crespin presented her thoughts on "The challenges I encounter as a visually impaired clinical social worker and how I find braille handy". Sponsored by: East Bay Center for the Blind Contact the Facilitator Access Archives of the Call Join the Mailing List

20260701 Cooking with Vision Loss with the Blind Kitchen Originally Broadcasted July 1, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Cooking with vision loss can be challenging but it can also be very rewarding. Participants joined the conversation with Chef Debra, the Executive Chef and Founder of the Blind Kitchen, to learn about and share adaptive cooking tools and strategies for cooking safely, confidently, and independently in spite of vision loss. Sponsored By: The Blind Kitchen Visit the Blind Kitchen on YouTube

20260701 Cookin' Up a Song - Voice Training Originally Broadcasted July 1, 2026, on ACB Media Zoom Participants joined us for our 6th fun voice class with Carole! We reviewed more singing basics and then took turns for questions or short solos. If singing, practice in advance one verse or one chorus from a favorite song. This will be without accompaniment, and we look forward to hearing from you! Carole provided feedback. Sponsored By: Carole Brewer Ministries

20260630 Tuesday Night Huddle: Gearing Up for Convention Originally Broadcasted June 30, 2026, on ACB Media 6 Participants joined ACB Next Generation for a special Tuesday Night Huddle to get ready for the 2026 ACB Conference and Convention! We covered tips, answered questions, and connected with fellow members whether they are joining in person or virtually. Sponsored by: ACB Next Generation Join Our Mailing list

20260630 Herbie's Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted June 30, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined me for another cooking adventure. This time: How to make chicken salads with leftovers presented by Heidi P. Got leftover chicken but don’t know what to do? Make chicken salad of course! Heidi gave participants some ideas for different variants. Herbie takes requests for future recipes or if you want to present a cooking demo. Subscribe to the ACB Cooks email list Email the ACB Cooks Find the Cooking Corner on Youtube Find most of my recipes here

20260629 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted June 29, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.

20260628 ACB Membership Focus Call- Keys to the Convention Originally Broadcasted June 28, 2026, on ACB Media 6 Are you planning to come to the ACB conference and convention in person or virtually? Then, come to this session to learn how to maximize your attendance to take advantage of what is offered and get some tips to help you. Sponsored by: ACB Membership Committee For the hand-out, email: [email protected]

20260628 Sunday Night Shellin' Originally Broadcasted June 28, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Diane and Cindy for a chat about the BlindShell accessible cell phone which has tactile buttons and is menu driven. The conversation is open to all whether you have a BlindShell or just want to learn more about the features of this accessible phone. We always save time for questions and a little fun.

20260626 It's Play Time Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20260626 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2026, on ACB Media 5 This episode featured a discussion about AI: yay or Why AI. Sponsored by: Branco Events

20260625 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted June 25, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Rick and Carol brought some new games of words and provided braille fun. Sponsored by: East Bay Center for the Blind Contact the Facilitator Access Archives of the Call Join the Mailing List

20260624 Recipe Swap-Flavors of Puerto Rico! Originally Broadcasted June 24, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined us at our next recipe swap for a taste of Puerto Rico! Come share a recipe for your favorite Puerto Rican dish or beverage or just come and say hi.

20260623 Games to Play with Lady a Originally Broadcasted June 23, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Lucy loves to play games, so participants found out about new games to play with their Lady A devices.

20260623 Herbie's Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted June 23, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined me for another cooking adventure. This time: Sausage balls and Omelet in a bag presented by Mary-ann. Ingredients list will be provided later. Herbie takes requests for future recipes or if you want to present a cooking demo. Subscribe to the ACB Cooks email list Email the ACB Cooks Find the Cooking Corner on Youtube Find most of my recipes here

20260622 Bookability Originally Broadcasted June 22, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Meka and other bookish friends of the community as we answered fun questions, gave lots of book recommendations, and extended your book lists to infinite and beyond.

20260622 PCB Peer Engagement Presents Originally Broadcasted June 22, 2026, on ACB Media 6 Director of Outreach and Engagement Thad Graham discussed a variety of topics including the role of social media in his work with the Pennsylvania Council of the Blind. Sponsored by: Pennsylvania Council of the Blind Subscribe to the PCB email list

20260622 Putting the Fun into Fundraising Originally Broadcasted June 22, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined the ACB Walk Committee for an evening of inspiration, history, and fun! They learned about the legacy and significance of the ACB Brenda Dillon Memorial Walk and discovered simple, creative fundraising strategies to help support their affiliate’s participation and success. Sponsored by: ACB Walk Committee

20260622 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted June 22, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.

20260622 AAVL and Senior Housing or Not Originally Broadcasted June 22, 2026, on ACB Media 6 Diana Engle discussed types of Senior Housing and answered all our questions. Sponsored by: Alliance On Aging and Vision Loss

20260620 Basic iPhone Class Originally Broadcasted June 20, 2026, 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.

20260620 Blindness Prematurity Call Originally Broadcasted June 20, 2026, on ACB Media 5 This episode featured a discussion on favorite jobs and why.

20260620 ASK Bits Originally Broadcasted June 20, 2026, on ACB Media 6 Participants joined us to explore today’s tech across Windows, Android, iOS, and Mac, along with screen readers and helpful assistive tools. Bring your questions and connect with our BITS team for tips, tricks, and real-world advice to help make your tech work for you. Sponsored by: Blind Information Technology Solutions [email protected]

20260619 It's Play Time Originally Broadcasted June 19, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20260619 Raise the Bar in Productivity with QUILL Originally Broadcasted June 19, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants learned about the latest buzz in the blind and low vision community. QUILL is a rich text editor that brings innovation not found in other free solutions. This two-hour session covered how QUILL was developed, its features, and your questions. Sponsored by: Community Access

20260619 Laying the Groundwork-Planning Events in ACB Community Originally Broadcasted June 19, 2026, on ACB Media 6 This session introduced the building blocks behind ACB Community events, from shaping an idea to understanding how an event evolves over time. It’s designed for planners who want a clearer, more confident starting point before moving forward. Sponsored by: ACB Community [email protected]

20260619 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted June 19, 2026, on ACB Media 5 This episode featured John Gizzi, Newsmax columnist. Sponsored by: Branco Events

20260619 Celebrate Juneteenth Originally Broadcasted June 19, 2026, on ACB Media 6 Participants joined MCAC for a presentation of "A Nation Without – The History America Forgot," a novel by Sara Freeman Smith and her husband Mack E. Smith. As writers, publishers, and consultants, the Smiths are passionate about uncovering overlooked history and inspiring the next generation of thinkers and doers. The book is available on Audible and Amazon in multiple formats. Sponsored by: Multi-Cultural Affairs Committee Mack E. Smith and Sara Freeman Smith are the founders of U R Gems LLC, a publishing and consulting firm based in Houston, Texas. Visit their website for more information. www.urgems.com

20260618 Learning How to Use the DA2 Player Originally Broadcasted June 18, 2026, on ACB Media Zoom We had an NLS representative join us to hear your ideas for future player updates, and I answered any lingering questions or concerns, so bring your best ideas and let’s make some magic happen!

20260618 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted June 18, 2026, on ACB Media 5 A polestar for the month of June shared his/her experience with learning and using braille. Sponsored by: East Bay Center for the Blind Contact the Facilitator Access Archives of the Call Join the Mailing List

20260617 Read, Listen, and Learn with Bookshare (Part 1) Originally Broadcasted June 17, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Bookshare is the world's largest accessible eBook library, with over 1.4 million titles available in audio, large text, Braille, and more. Whether you're reading for fun, school, or work, every book is customizable to fit the way you read best. Participants joined us for part one of this series to learn how to get started with Bookshare, explore the free Reader app, and find out about an exclusive offer for ACB members. Sponsored by: Bookshare

20260616 RS Vendor Check-in - QuickBooks and Coffee Originally Broadcasted June 16, 2026, on ACB Media 6 Our two speakers were Adam Malmberg, Channel Business Manager, Away from Home, and Fredricks Scott from QuickBooks at Intuit. Away from Home has the number one Fair Trade and Organic coffee brand in the United States. Fredricks told more about QuickBooks which is the most used bookkeeping software used by business owners. Sponsored by: Randolph Sheppard Vendors of America subscribe to our announce list Contact The Facilitator

20260616 A Blind View – Conventions-Then and Now Originally Broadcasted June 16, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Bel for a journey through the ACB National Conference and Convention, as guest speakers Michael Smitherman and Janet Dickelman, take us from the exhibit halls and printed programs of years past to the technology-rich, hybrid conventions of today. They also pulled back the curtain on what it takes to build an event of this scale,. There will be time for your questions at the end. Contact The Facilitator

20260616 Abacus Made Simple Originally Broadcasted June 16, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Even though we have our computers and smart phones to help us with math calculations, an abacus is just fun to use! If you used an abacus before and just want a refresher, or if you have never used one, this class is fun and easy!

20260616 Herbie's Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted June 16, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined me for another cooking adventure. This time: Safety Panel part 2. Three different presenters focused primarily on how to keep safe around the stove and oven. Herbie takes requests for future recipes or if you want to present a cooking demo. Subscribe to the ACB Cooks email list Email the ACB Cooks Find the Cooking Corner on Youtube Find most of my recipes here

20260615 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted June 15, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.

20260614 IVIE Entrepreneur Exchange – Websites Originally Broadcasted June 14, 2026, on ACB Media 6 The speaker for this calls on "Developing the Best Website for your Business or Organization" was Jeremy Johansen from Farmer Host. He told us how to build a site or have someone do it for you and strategies for keeping it updated. Also, hear updates on the upcoming business meeting and convention sessions. Sponsored by: Independent Visually Impaired Entrepreneurs join the IVIE email list Email the Facilitator

20260614 Sunday Night Shellin' Originally Broadcasted June 14, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Diane and Cindy for a chat about the BlindShell accessible cell phone which has tactile buttons and is menu driven. The conversation is open to all whether you have a BlindShell or just want to learn more about the features of this accessible phone. We always save time for questions and a little fun.

20260613 Community Town Hall Originally Broadcasted June 13, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants talked with the Community Support Committee, and we updated participants on what's been happening in the Community during the past quarter, they also had an opportunity to ask questions! Sponsored by: Community Support Committee

20260612 It's Play Time Originally Broadcasted June 12, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20260612 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted June 12, 2026, on ACB Media 5 This episode featured Mike Capps, NASA, and Potential Moon Missions. Sponsored by: Branco Events

20260611 Learning How to Use the DA2 Player Originally Broadcasted June 11, 2026, on ACB Media Zoom For this session, we continued our exploration of the settings menu—just like a treasure hunt! We fine-tuned adjustments to make the player uniquely yours and we walked through how to delete your Bard account if needed. Bring your notes, and let’s keep uncovering all the possibilities!

20260611 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted June 11, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Our guest speaker, Divya Bijur, a licensed physical therapist, spoke about "challenges I encounter as a visually impaired physical therapist". Sponsored by: East Bay Center for the Blind Contact the Facilitator Access Archives of the Call Join the Mailing List

20260610 Abbie's Alcove Originally Broadcasted June 10, 2026, on ACB Media Zoom Participants joined us to share memories of fathers and other topics.

20260610 Recipe Swap-Dads & Grills! Originally Broadcasted June 10, 2026, on ACB Media 5 This week's recipe swap was all about grilling! Participants shared a favorite indoor or outdoor recipe dad would have loved or made himself. No recipe? No problem — stop by and say hi!

20260609 Games to Play with Lady a Originally Broadcasted June 9, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Lucy loves to play games, so participants found out about new games to play with their Lady A devices.