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20260508 It's Play Time Originally Broadcasted May 8, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20260508 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted May 8, 2026, on ACB Media Zoom This episode featured Kim Charlson, librarian, leader, and cancer survivor. Sponsored by: Branco Events

20260507 Learning How to Use the DA2 Player Originally Broadcasted May 7, 2026, on ACB Media Zoom For this session, we learned about the automatic download feature. Also learn about some settings for bard that are in the Settings menu. Please bring something to take notes.

20260507 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted May 7, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Our guest speaker for the month of May, Diane Croft from National Braille Press, spoke on her role in compiling the book Louis Braille, A Touch of Genius, by C. Michael Mellor. Sponsored by: East Bay Center for the Blind Contact the Facilitator Access Archives of the Call Join the Mailing List

20260506 Cooking with Vision Loss with the Blind Kitchen Originally Broadcasted May 6, 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

20260506 Cookin' Up a Song - Voice Training Originally Broadcasted May 6, 2026, on ACB Media Zoom Spring into May with more joyful singing! Participants joined us again as Carole reviewed the basic singing and then you will have a chance to sing a short solo. Prepare a few lines from a favorite song and sing it for us. Carole will give you feedback and suggestions that will help you and everyone on the call. Sponsored By: Carole Brewer Ministries

20260505 A Blind View - Let Us Be Honest, We've All Done It Originally Broadcasted May 5, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Bel for an engaging discussion on the phrase "playing the blind card", and what it really means within the blind and low vision community. We explored the balance between self-advocacy, independence, and real-life experiences. Contact The Facilitator

20260505 Abacus Made Simple Originally Broadcasted May 5, 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!

20260505 Herbie's Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted May 5, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined me for another cooking adventure. This time: Cast Iron Baked Bone in Chicken Breast. If you cook along, you need the following: ·      2 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts ·      2 tbsp olive oil ·      1 tsp kosher salt ·      ½ tsp black pepper ·      1 tsp smoked paprika (optional) ·      3 cloves garlic-minced ·      1 lemon-thinly sliced. ·      2-3 ·      sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme ·      2 tbsp unsalted butter (optional) ·      Skillet ·      Stove Top 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

20260504 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted May 4, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.

20260503 Birding with Lucy at Mockingbird Hill Originally Broadcasted May 3, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Whether you are a seasoned "birder" or just enjoy the morning chirps from your porch, attendees joined Lucy Arguijo in Mockingbird Hill to explore the fascinating world of backyard birds, from their unique nesting behaviors and feeding habits to the wonder of seasonal migration. Participants learned to identify them by ear, as well as share practical tips and ideas on how to transform your yard into a thriving sanctuary for local species! Join “The Chirp Circuit for Blind Birders” on WhatsApp

20260502 Basic iPhone Class Originally Broadcasted May 2, 2026, on ACB Media Zoom Whether you are 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.

20260502 Blindness Prematurity Call Originally Broadcasted May 2, 2026, on ACB Media Zoom Did you grow up with sighted friends, blind friends, or a mix of both? Participants Shared their experiences and told us how those friendships shaped their world.

20260502 ASK Bits Originally Broadcasted May 2, 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]

20260501 It's Play Time Originally Broadcasted May 1, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20260501 Laying the Groundwork: Planning Events in ACB Community Originally Broadcasted May 1, 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 is designed for planners who want a clearer, more confident starting point before moving forward. Sponsored by: ACB Community [email protected]

20260501 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted May 1, 2026, on ACB Media 5 This episode featured Pauline Ohadi, National Church Conference of the Blind. Sponsored by: Branco Events

20260430 On-device AI That Works for You: Exploring Perspective Intelligence Originally Broadcasted April 30, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Perspective Intelligence is a free, on-device AI app for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch that brings chat, voice, OCR, image description, and more together in one accessible experience. Everything runs locally on your device with no tokens, no clouds, and no data leaving your hands. Participants joined us as Taylor, one of the developers, walked us through the app, why it matters for blind and low vision users, and what is coming next. Sponsored by: Techopolis

20260430 Learning How to Use the DA2 Player Originally Broadcasted April 30, 2026, on ACB Media Zoom For this call, we learned different ways to download and delete books using a computer and a flash drive. Please bring something to take notes.

20260430 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted April 30, 2026, on ACB Media 5 AS per our format, on this fifth Thursday of the month, there was a surprise activity related to braille. Sponsored by: East Bay Center for the Blind Contact the Facilitator Access Archives of the Call Join the Mailing List

20260428 AZCB Presents: from Shelter to Success Originally Broadcasted April 28, 2026, on ACB Media 6 Discover the incredible journey of Tammy Robbins, who rose from a homeless shelter with her son and guide dog to business ownership. Participants joined us to be inspired by her unwavering resilience. Sponsored by: Arizona Council of the Blind

20260428 Games to Play with Lady a Originally Broadcasted April 28, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Lucy loves to play games, so participants found out about new games to play with their Lady A devices.

20260428 Herbie's Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted April 28, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined me for another cooking adventure. This time: Snickerdoodle Bars. If you cook along, you need the following: ·      For the Bars: o   1 cup unsalted butter, softened o   1 ½ cups granulated sugar o   large eggs o   1 tsp vanilla extract o   ¾ cups all-purpose flour o   1 ½ tsp cream of tartar o   1 tsp baking soda o   ½ tsp salt ·      For the Cinnamon-Sugar Topping: o   2 tbsp granulated sugar o   1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon ·      2 mixing bowls ·      Baking Dish ·      Parchment Paper ·      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

20260427 Bookability Originally Broadcasted April 27, 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 infinity and beyond.

20260427 PCB Peer Engagement Presents Originally Broadcasted April 27, 2026, on ACB Media 6 Pam Metz discussed Self Advocacy: How to be positive, constructive, and not lead with anger and negativity. Sponsored by: Pennsylvania Council of the Blind Subscribe to the PCB email list

20260427 5 Ways You Can Support ACB Right Now Originally Broadcasted April 27, 2026, on ACB Media 6 Are you looking for ways to get more involved with ACB and your local affiliate? Participants joined ACB's Development Officer, Caitlin Lee, in conversation with ACB's Membership Engagement Specialist Michael Babcock as they explored five ways you can support ACB and its affiliates right now — building a stronger, more connected community for everyone. Sponsored by: Supporting ACB

20260427 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted April 27, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.

20260427 AAVL, Alzheimer's, and Dementia Originally Broadcasted April 27, 2026, on ACB Media 6 This topic may be important to you or someone you love. Traditional dementia diagnosis protocols are largely visual, making them ineffective for blind or low vision patients. Participants joined Dr. Stephen Correia and Holly Fleischmann, M.S., as they walked through non-visual approaches to dementia diagnosis. Sponsored by: Alliance On Aging and Vision Loss

20260426 ACB Membership Focus Call Originally Broadcasted April 26, 2026, on ACB Media 6 How do you keep members engaged and completing needed tasks between meetings? Do you use email discussion lists, phone trees, committee meetings with solid timelines? Participants joined us and heard how these affiliates stay strong and connected. speakers: Lerae Olsen, President South Dakota Association of the Blind, Lori Trujillo Roush, President Iowa Council of the United Blind, Cassandra Jessie, Florida Council of the Blind, Kenneth Semien Sr. Second Vice President of ACB, and Ann M. Chiappetta, President Friends in Art, Inc. Sponsored by: ACB Membership Committee For the hand-out, email: [email protected]

20260426 Sunday Night Shellin' Originally Broadcasted April 26, 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.

20260425 Nvda for Teachers 3-Navigating the Web with NVDA Originally Broadcasted April 25, 2026, on ACB Media 6 We learned how to navigate the web using NVDA. Please note this is not going to be a class on how to use browsers. a Sponsored by: American Association of Blind Teachers Contact The Facilitator

20260424 It's Play Time Originally Broadcasted April 24, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20260424 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted April 24, 2026, on ACB Media 5 This episode featured former New York Congressman John Leboutillier Sponsored by: Branco Events

20260423 Mental Health Strategies While Doing Your Job Search Originally Broadcasted April 23, 2026, on ACB Media 6 Participants joined us as the mental health awareness team shares some insights on how to deal with mental stress while job searching.

20260423 Learning How to Use the DA2 Player Originally Broadcasted April 23, 2026, on ACB Media Zoom For this call, we learned how to download books to start building a bookshelf. We also learned how to navigate and learn about different ways to get to it. Please bring something to take notes.

20260423 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted April 23, 2026, on ACB Media 5 This week, there were some fun braille activities. Sponsored by: East Bay Center for the Blind Contact the Facilitator Access Archives of the Call Join the Mailing List

20260422 Recipe Swap-Celebrity Recipes Originally Broadcasted April 22, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants found recipes from their favorite celebrities and shared! Whether it is scallop potatoes by Martha Stewart or fruit cobbler by Dolly Parton, come and tell us about a celebrity recipe you love. If you do not have a recipe, just come and say hi!

20260421 Tuesday Night Huddle: Recapping of the 2026CSUN Conference Originally Broadcasted April 21, 2026, on ACB Media 6 From Braille to wearables to AI to software updates, this year’s CSUN Assistive Technology conference was packed with new innovations, useful information, and meaningful networking opportunities. Participants heard from a panel of attendees who shared their experiences attending the largest assistive technology conference in the world and share their impressions of many new and upcoming technologies for the blind and low vision community. Participants learned about upcoming updates to their favorite devices and about new and upcoming gadgets which you may wish to add to your technology toolbox. Sponsored by: ACB Next Generation Join Our Mailing list

20260421 RS Vendor Check-in - Ezre App Originally Broadcasted April 21, 2026, on ACB Media Zoom Alberto Destarac told how he is building an app called Ezre that automatically delivers digitized, itemized receipts directly to a blind user's phone in a format fully navigable via their native screen reader. No photo-taking, no scanning. Paper receipts are completely inaccessible — Ezre is the fix. Sponsored by: Randolph Sheppard Vendors of America subscribe to our announce list Contact The Facilitator

20260421 Abacus Made Simple Originally Broadcasted April 21, 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!

20260421 Herbie's Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted April 20, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined me for another cooking adventure. This time: Moroccan chicken casserole. If you cook along, you need the following: ·      6-8 chicken thighs skinned and boned ·      2 tablespoons of vegetable oil ·      1 medium white onion chopped ·      3 garlic cloves minced ·      1 medium carrot peeled and sliced ·      1 zucchini sliced ·      1 red bell pepper chopped ·      1 teaspoon fresh ginger zest and juice: ·      ½ cup of 2 oranges ·      1 tablespoon honey ·      1 cup chicken stock ·      1 ½ teaspoon ground coriander ·      1 teaspoon ground cumin ·      1 teaspoon chili flakes ·      a pinch of cinnamon ·      ½ teaspoon ground turmeric ·      fresh cilantro for topping 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

20260420 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted April 20, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.

20260419 Birding with Lucy at Mockingbird Hill Originally Broadcasted April 19, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Whether you are a seasoned "birder" or just enjoy the morning chirps from your porch, attendees joined Lucy Arguijo in Mockingbird Hill to explore the fascinating world of backyard birds, from their unique nesting behaviors and feeding habits to the wonder of seasonal migration. Participants learned to identify them by ear, as well as share practical tips and ideas on how to transform your yard into a thriving sanctuary for local species! Join “The Chirp Circuit for Blind Birders” on WhatsApp

20260418 Basic iPhone Class Originally Broadcasted April 18, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Whether you are 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.

20260418 Blindness Prematurity Call Originally Broadcasted April 18, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Some teachers didn't want blind students in their classrooms, and that experience left a mark on many of us. Participants joined us to share their stories, swap strategies for pushing back, and talked about what real inclusion should look like.

20260418 ASK Bits Originally Broadcasted April 18, 2026, on ACB Media 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]

20260417 It is Play Time Originally Broadcasted April 17, 2026, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20260417 Laying the Groundwork: Planning Events in ACB Community Originally Broadcasted April 17, 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 is designed for planners who want a clearer, more confident starting point before moving forward. Sponsored by: ACB Community [email protected]

20260417 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted April 17, 2026, on ACB Media 5 This episode featured Scott Thornhill, former football player and currently ACB's Executive Director. Sponsored by: Branco Events

20260416 Learning How to Use the DA2 Player Originally Broadcasted April 16, 2026, on ACB Media Zoom For this call, we learned how to download books to start building a bookshelf. We also learned how to navigate and learn about different ways to get to it. Please bring something to take notes.