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Cindy, Meka and the It's Playtime gang welcome Rick Moorin for a first-time ever Jeopardy game, the Holiday Music Edition. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

It's time for our sixth annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting and we hope you'll join in the festivities. Please bring an ornament to hang on our virtual tree and be prepared to describe both the ornament and its significance. Is it handmade or a family heirloom, big or small, made of paper or tin, shiny or sparkly, and does it light up or play music? The lights and garland are already in place. We just need the ornaments and to plug the lights in. And you'll want to be there to learn who is chosen to place the star atop the tree!

ACB Staff in Alexandia, Minneapolis and in remote locations across the country wish everyone happiness during " The Most Wonderful Time of the Year". Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20251110 Jewish hour fourth anniversary Originally Broadcasted November 10, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Amidah presented by Rabbi Lenny Sarko 20251110 Jewish hour fourth anniversary Originally Broadcasted November 10, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Amidah presented by Rabbi Lenny Sarko Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20251128 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted November 28, 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

20251128 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted November 28, 2025, on ACB Media 5 This episode featured Raymond Irving, singer, musician, and song writer. Sponsored by: Branco Events Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20251128 Black Friday Buzz - Deals, Tips, and Shopping Wins Originally Broadcasted November 28, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined us for a fun chat about the best Black Friday deals and smart shopping tips. Whether you are a doorbuster pro or an online-only shopper, attendees shared their finds! Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

Hour 8: 2025 Community Friendsgiving - Thanksgiving Day Trivia It's time for our sixth annual Friendsgiving Day celebration! During our final hour together, Dorlynn has some fun trivia to keep you awake after your big meal! Spend some or all of this eight hour event with your community framily.

Hour 7: 2025 Community Friendsgiving - Gratitude Three-Fold It's time for our sixth annual Friendsgiving Day celebration! Name three types of gratitude you've experienced. Gratitude for something done for you. Gratitude for something done for a loved one or special friend. And gratitude for something you witnessed done for a total stranger. Let's be thankful! Spend some or all of this eight hour event with your community framily. Hour 8: 2025 Community Friendsgiving - Thanksgiving Day Trivia It's time for our sixth annual Friendsgiving Day celebration! During our final hour together, Dorlynn has some fun trivia to keep you awake after your big meal! Spend some or all of this eight hour event with your community framily.

Hour 6: 2025 Community Friendsgiving - Escape from Black Friday It's time for our sixth annual Friendsgiving Day celebration! ” Mad Libs chaos awaits! Join us for a fast, funny, and totally unpredictable escape through Black Friday mayhem with wild shoppers, crashing carts, and a screaming “Doorbuster alert! Spend some or all of this eight hour event with your community framily.

Hour 5: 2025 Community Friendsgiving - Let's Get Creative It's time for our sixth annual Friendsgiving Day celebration! During this hour, the mic is open and ready for you to share your original short poem or pro, a tried and true recipe, a craft, or anything hand or heart made. Spend some or all of this eight hour event with your community framily.

Hour 4: 2025 Community Friendsgiving - Holiday Music It's time for our sixth annual Friendsgiving Day celebration! This hour is all about the seasonal songs you look forward to and the ones you wish would disappear. Deb and Rick want to hear your must-plays and your hard passes. Spend some or all of this eight-hour event with your community framily.

Hour 3: 2025 Community Friendsgiving - Accessible and Inclusive Activities It's time for our sixth annual Friendsgiving Day celebration! During this third hour, Desiree and Jonathan want to hear ways you're enjoying activities with family and friends and how accessibility plays into your inclusion. Spend some or all of this eight hour event with your community framily.

Hour 2: 2025 Community Friendsgiving - Turkey Time Crime It's time for our sixth annual Friendsgiving Day celebration! The antique Gravy Boat is missing! You are a crucial witness. Join the investigation, piece together the clues, and help DetectiveKaila find the culprit before dinner is ruined! Spend some or all of this eight hour event with your community framily.

Hour 1: 2025 Community Friendsgiving - Friendsgiving Day Parade It's time for our sixth annual Friendsgiving Day celebration! The Friendsgiving Day Parade kicks things off with creativity and cheer! Come as a spectator or roll in with your own float, describing an event you facilitate or one you simply love. Spend some or all of this eight hour event with your community framily.

20251125 AZCB Presents-In the Kitchen with Kaila, Part 2 Originally Broadcasted November 25, 2025, on ACB Media 6 This special event was all about making your time in the kitchen easier and more enjoyable. Participants learned fantastic cooking tips and tricks, alongside smart ideas for kitchen organization. Come gather some great ideas to streamline your cooking! Sponsored by: Arizona Council of the Blind Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

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20251125 Games to Play with Lady A Originally Broadcasted November 25, 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

20251125 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted November 25, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined me for another cooking adventure. This time: Cake mix Cookies with Desie. 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 Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20251124 PCB Peer Engagement! Originally Broadcasted November 24, 2025, on ACB Media 6 author, accessibility advocate, and radio personality Michael Feir returned to discuss more about gaming in the Blind and Low Vision Community. Michael also updated us on his book: Personal Power: Getting the Most from iOS as a Totally Blind User Sponsored by: Pennsylvania Council of the Blind Subscribe to the PCB email list Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20251124 Bookability Originally Broadcasted November 24, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Meka and other bookish friends of the community as they 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

20251124 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted November 24, 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

20251123 Sunday Night Shellin Originally Broadcasted November 23, 2025, 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. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20251122 Basics with BITS Originally Broadcasted November 22, 2025, on ACB Media 6 Participants joined BITS, as we get down to basics, and provide a gentle helping hand to assist you in becoming more confident when using your technology. This time: we looked at what. to do when your screen reader goes silent. Debee Armstrong reviewed strategies to help remedy what can be an extremely stressful dilemma. Sponsored by: Blind Information Technology Specialists ask@bits-acb.org Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20251121 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted November 21, 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

20251121 Learning Blind Tech with Desiree Renae Originally Broadcasted November 21, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20251120 Navigating the Holidays with Ease Originally Broadcasted November 20, 2025, on ACB Media 5 This was Part 1 of a two-part series. We covered all things about tuning into your body's wisdom as you move through your holidays. : Sponsored by Embrace Happiness Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20251120 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted November 20, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Connie Thomas, Second VP of the East Bay Center for the Blind was our polestar for November sharing her story about learning and using braille. Sponsored by: East Bay Center for the Blind Access Archives Email Vileen Shah Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20251119 ACB Women-Hosting Huddle with Kaila Originally Broadcasted November 19, 2025, on ACB Media 6 Tired of feeling overwhelmed when hosting? Participants learned how to plan their parties effortlessly with smart food prep, fun décor ideas, and simple delegation tips—so you can relax and truly enjoy your guests at your own event. Sponsored by: ACB Women Committee Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20251118 Homophones with Mary Haupt Originally Broadcasted November 18, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Today participants learned when to use "D O E" and "D O U G H and "W A I S T" and "W A S T E." Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20251118 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted November 18, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined me for another cooking adventure. This time: Honey Mustard Chicken and Potatoes. If you cook along, you need the following: ·       4 bone-in, skin-on ·       chicken thighs ·       One ½ pounds baby potatoes-halved ·       Two tablespoons of olive oil ·       1 teaspoon garlic powder ·       Salt and black pepper-to taste ·       Chopped fresh parsley- (optional for garnish) Honey Mustard Sauce: ·       ¼ cup Dijon mustard ·       2 tablespoons of whole grain mustard ·       3 tablespoons honey ·       2 tablespoons of olive oil ·       1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar ·       2 cloves garlic-minced ·       Salt and pepper-to taste 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 Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20251117 The Jewish Hour: Continuing the Amidah Originally Broadcasted November 17, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined the inimitable Rabbi Sarko as we continued exploring the Amidah. All are welcome to learn, reflect, and share in this engaging hour of study. Subscribe to the Jewish Hour email list. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20251117 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted November 17, 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

20251115 Basic iPhone Class Originally Broadcasted November 15, 2025, 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. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20251115 Demand Our Access Originally Broadcasted November 15, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Jonathan reviewed effective communication under Title III of the ADA. He is looking forward to your participation in the part of the episode where scenarios are presented for discussion. Sponsored by: Demand Our Access Email The Facilitator Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20251115 Blindness prematurity call Originally Broadcasted November 15, 2025, on ACB Media 5 We Discussed Daily Living Skills. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20251115 Ask Bits Originally Broadcasted November 15, 2025, on ACB Media 5 created for People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision! Technology moves fast, but you do not have to keep up alone! Participants joined us for a fun, friendly call where we explored how to make the most of today's tech, whether it is Windows, Android, iOS, or Mac. We chatted about screen readers like JAWS, NVDA, Voiceover, and Narrator, plus other assistive tools that can make life a little easier and a lot more accessible. Have questions? Bring them! Our BITS team of tech specialists is here to help with tips, tricks, and real-world advice to get you feeling confident and in control. Come connect, learn, and share: because tech should work for you! Sponsored by: Blind Information Technology Specialists ask@bits-acb.org Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20251114 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted November 14, 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

In Perspective Originally Broadcasted November , 2025, on ACB Media 5 whether DEI should die Sponsored by: Branco Events Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted November , 2025, on ACB Media 5 On this second Thursday, I Love Braille an interactive session, during which participants braille-related questions and issues. Sponsored by http://www.eastbaycenterfortheblind.org/ https://eastbaycenterfortheblind.org/i-love-braille-podcast/ mailto:shah@eastbaycenterfortheblind.org Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

Recipe Swap - Turkey time is coming! Originally Broadcasted November , 2025, on ACB Media 5 Türkiye is great but often the sides can be the star! what sides like best with turkey or any other tips for a delicious Thanksgiving feast! Even if you do not have a recipe, come and say hi! Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

Homophones with Mary Haupt Originally Broadcasted November , 2025, on ACB Media 5 This week participants learned about "B I T E," "B Y T E," and "B I G H T "D O E" and "D O U G H." Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted November , 2025, on ACB Media 5 Get ready for another cooking adventure! This time, Japanese Chicken Curry Stew. If along, ·       large pot ·       with lid ·       spoon ·       knife ·       tongs ·       small bowl ·       measuring tools ·       o   o   chicken thighs o   oil o   Onion o   carrots o   potatoes o   stock curry roux o   blocks o   a cornstarch slurry for thickening. mailto:ACB-Cooks+subscribe@acblists.org mailto:acbcooks@gmail.com https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFwuybNLJ2MTCptNbvC6UvPpi9UB1zwcb https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/k3d7uaapeiuime0vr5cpx/AFXzYED2diqI7N3kpM1h51M?rlkey=sgz0798j87q8on6zo0840xsx3&dl=0 Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

Bookability Originally Broadcasted November 10, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Meka and other bookish friends of the community as fun questions, lots of book recommendations, and book to infinity and beyond. mailto:bookability+subscribe@groups.io Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted November 10, 2025, on ACB Media 5 the Sports Spelunkers as the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) team sports. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20251109 IVIE "Entrepreneur Exchange" call on using audio or video Originally Broadcasted November 9, 2025, on ACB Media 6 The IVIE “Entrepreneur Exchange” call speakers were Michael Babcock and Carla Hayes. The topic was on adding audio or video to your business, either for assisting your clients or for marketing. Sponsored by: Independent Visually Impaired Entrepreneurs Email the Facilitator Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20251109 Sunday Night Shellin' Originally Broadcasted November 9, 2025, 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. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20251108 Basics with BITS Originally Broadcasted November 8, 2025, on ACB Media 6 This week, Participants joined in on a BITS roundtable as we tossed out our ideas for your holiday shopping. It is the BITS gift giving guide! And aside from hearing our tips on finding great deals for Black Friday, you can tell us what is on your list for Santa this year. You do not want to miss this hour of Basics with BITS, as it might land you on the naughty list! Sponsored by: Blind Information Technology Specialists ask@bits-acb.org Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20251108 Handy Around the House -- Preparing for Holiday Cheer Originally Broadcasted November 8, 2025, on ACB Media 5 The holiday season is about spending time with those we care about. We talked about how to keep those celebrations safe, entertaining, and fun. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20251107 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted November 7, 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

20251107 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted November 7, 2025, on ACB Media 5 This episode featured Frank Ritter, ACB 2024 scholarship winner. Sponsored by: Branco Events Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co