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Welcome to the ACB Radio 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, all topic driven content will be, and we invite everyone to take part in this ACB community.

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    20250802 BITS Presents-The Mentoring Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2025 56:54


    20250802 BITS Presents-The Mentoring Hour Originally Broadcasted August 2, 2025, on ACB Media 5   BITS Presents the Mentoring Hour where Your Access Technology Questions Find Answers. This call is designed specifically to help people who are blind or with low vision navigate the fast-changing world of technology. We cover it all: Windows, Android, iOS, and Mac platforms, along with screen readers like JAWS, NVDA, Voiceover, and Narrator, as well as other assistive technology tools. Bring your questions and get answers from the BITS team of tech specialists.   Sponsored by: Blind Information Technology Specialists ask@bits-acb.org   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

    20250802 Basic iPhone Class

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2025 59:36


    20250802 Basic iPhone Class Originally Broadcasted August 2, 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

    20250802 Explore to Achieve More

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2025 56:35


    20250802 Explore to Achieve More Originally Broadcasted August 2, 2025, on ACB Media 5   The ACB INSPIRE Mentoring Program enters its third year of providing mentorship, access, and peer support during the fall of 2025. The leadership development program designed exclusively for prospective leaders is a nine-month exploration of learning and grasping new concepts. Online applications will be accepted from July 18th through August 18th. The 2025-2026 cohort will be selected by September 1st, and the program year will begin on September 18th. Activities will conclude on June 16, 2026. The program culminates with a virtual graduation ceremony during the virtual week of the ACB Conference and Convention. Prepare to listen in on one of our presentations that will allow you to learn how the program works and ask questions that are important to you.     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

    20250802 Blindness prematurity call

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2025 57:51


    ** ** 20250802 Blindness prematurity call Originally Broadcasted August 2, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This episode featured a discussion on Guide dogs or canes. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

    20250801 Its Play Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 44:05


    20250801 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted August 1, 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

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    20250801 In Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 58:32


    20250801 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted August 1, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This episode featured Allison Weinmann, infectious disease specialist physician consultant.   Sponsored by: Branco Events Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

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    20250731 I Love Braille

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 56:17


    20250731 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted July 31, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Our guest speaker, Nafisa Keels, presented on "What AI can and cannot do with regard to Braille.   Sponsored by: East Bay Center for the Blind Access Archives Email Vileen Shah     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

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    20250730 Office Space-The secret formula

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 57:58


    20250730 Office Space-The secret formula Originally Broadcasted July 30, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Are your functions flat? Your calculations cold? Participants joined the Office Space team as we brewed up a few formulas showing you techniques to make your spreadsheet sizzle!   Sponsored by: ViperTech Training     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

    20250730 Egg-citing news

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 56:02


    20250730 Egg-citing news Originally Broadcasted July 30, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Our next meeting focused on those yummy breakfast/brunch recipes. Come share your favorite recipe, whether it has eggs or not, and even if you do not have a recipe, come and say hi.   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

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    20250729 AZCB presents in the kitchen with Kaila

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 60:40


    20250729 AZCB presents in the kitchen with Kaila Originally Broadcasted July 29, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Get ready to get cooking! 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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    20250729 The Life In Times of Casey Kasem Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 56:48


    20250729 The Life In Times of Casey Kasem Part 2 Originally Broadcasted July 29, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Malissa Hudson and Mike Helland for the second part of our look at the life of Casey Kasem. Attendees shared their personal memories, and we especially want to hear from those that could not share last time. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

    20250729 Homophones with Mary Haupt.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 55:45


    20250729 Homophones with Mary Haupt. Originally Broadcasted July 29, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Today, participants learned to correctly use "D O E" and "D O U G H" and "P R A Y" and "P R E Y."     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

    20250729 Herbies Community Cooking Corner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 60:09


    20250729 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted July 29, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined me for another cooking adventure. This time: Barbecued Chicken Thighs. If you cook along, you need the following: ·       8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs ·       1 1/2 cups of BBQ sauce ·       2 tablespoons of olive oil ·       Salt to taste ·       Pepper to taste ·       1 tablespoon of garlic powder ·       1 tablespoon of onion powder ·       Skillet ·       Stove ·       Preheated oven   I take requests for future recipes or if you want to present a cooking demo. Find the Cooking corner on Youtube: Find most of my recipes here Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

    20250728 Bookability

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 58:40


    20250728 Bookability Originally Broadcasted July 28, 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

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    20250728 Sports Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 59:28


    20250728 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted July 28, 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

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    20250727 Sunday Night Shellin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 57:02


    20250727 Sunday Night Shellin Originally Broadcasted July 27, 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

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    20250726 Basics With BITS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 55:44


    20250726 Basics With BITS Originally Broadcasted July 26, 2025, on ACB Media 5   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 how to copy and save text from email, websites and anywhere else. There are easier ways to select text in JAWS and NVDA than you may realize, and more added flexibility when using the Windows, Office, and FS clipboards than you may be aware of.   Sponsored by: Blind Information Technology Specialists Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

    20250728 PCB Presents-Medication Development-Understanding the process medications take to get to your Medicine Cabinet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 46:44


    20250728 PCB Presents-Medication Development-Understanding the process medications take to get to your Medicine Cabinet Originally Broadcasted July 28, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Debby Hill described the methods scientists use to discover new medications, the research phases that medications go through, and the steps that are followed for FDA approval. She also briefly talked about generic and over-the-counter medications. Q & A to follow. Sponsored by: Pennsylvania Council of the Blind Subscribe to the PCB email list   Notes go here Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

    20250725 Its Play Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 57:54


    20250725 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted July 25, 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

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    20250725 A Blind View - Turning Struggles into Strength

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 54:42


    20250725 A Blind View - Turning Struggles into Strength Originally Broadcasted July 25, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Bel as she sat down with Olivia Dillard, a remarkable young woman who has not let sudden loss of sight, kidney disease or dialysis stop her from dreaming big. Olivia is starting her master's in mental health counseling this fall and is launching a nonprofit to support others battling kidney disease. Come hear her inspiring story of resilience, ambition, and hope for the future! Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

    20250725 In Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 59:18


    20250725 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted July 25, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This episode featured Malachy Fallon, the Xavier Society for the Blind   Sponsored by: Branco Events     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

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    20250724 Talk it out Thursday

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 92:33


    20250724 Talk it out Thursday Originally Broadcasted July 24, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Do you have a topic you want to talk to a board member about? Come talk it out and get to know them better. This week, come talk it out with Terry Pacheco   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

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    20250724 Beginning Your Voiceover Voyage - That's My Jam

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 56:51


    20250724 Beginning Your Voiceover Voyage - That's My Jam Originally Broadcasted July 24, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Join Bel and Rick as we learned about using Apple Music with Voiceover on your iPhone! Whether your brand new to Apple Music or just want to brush up on your skills, we walked through everything from setting up a subscription to exploring playlists, albums, and radio stations—all using Voiceover. Come with your questions, share your favorite tunes, and leave with the confidence to enjoy your music, your way! Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

    20250724 I Love Braille

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 60:04


    20250724 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted July 24, 2025, on ACB Media 5   On this fun day, there was some interesting fun activity related to braille.   Sponsored by: East Bay Center for the Blind Access Archives Email Vileen Shah Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

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    20250722 Lets Talk AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 56:55


    20250722 Lets Talk AI Originally Broadcasted July 22, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Let's Talk AI is an interactive program dedicated to discussions on artificial intelligence, with each show centered around a distinct theme. Sponsored By: Taylor Arndt's YouTube Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

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    20250722 Homophones with Mary Haupt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 56:59


    20250722 Homophones with Mary Haupt Originally Broadcasted July 22, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Today participants learned when to use "F O U L" and "F O W L" and "C O L O N E L" and "K E R N E L."     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

    20250722 Games to Play with Lady A!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 58:56


    20250722 Games to Play with Lady A! Originally Broadcasted July 22, 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

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    20250722 Herbies community Cooking Corner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 60:14


    20250722 Herbies community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted July 22, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined me for another cooking adventure. This time: Oatmeal Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies. If you cook along, you need the following: ·       2 eggs ·       1 cup of butter ·       1 cup of brown sugar ·       1/2 cup of sugar ·       3 cups oats ·       1 1/2 cups flour ·       1 teaspoon cinnamon ·       1 teaspoon of baking soda ·       1/2 teaspoon salt ·       2 tablespoons vanilla extract ·       2 cups of milk chocolate chips ·       1 cup walnuts   I take 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 out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

    20250721 Sports Round Table

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 59:11


    20250721 Sports Round Table Originally Broadcasted July 21, 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

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    20250719 Basic iPhone class

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2025 59:49


    20250719 Basic iPhone class Originally Broadcasted July 19, 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

    20250719 Blindness Prematurity Call

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2025 54:25


    20250719 Blindness Prematurity Call Originally Broadcasted July 19, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This episode featured humorous Moments.     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

    20250718 Its Play Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 43:35


    20250718 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted July 18, 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

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    20250718 In Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 58:37


    20250718 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted July 18, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Sponsored by: Branco Events     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

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    20250717 Explore to Achieve More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 57:14


    20250717 Explore to Achieve More Originally Broadcasted July 17, 2025, on ACB Media 5   The ACB INSPIRE Mentoring Program enters its third year of providing mentorship, access, and peer support during the fall of 2025. The leadership development program designed exclusively for prospective leaders is a nine-month exploration of learning and grasping new concepts. Online applications will be accepted from July 18th through August 18th. The 2025-2026 cohort will be selected by September 1st, and the program year will begin on September 18th. Activities will conclude on June 16, 2026. The program culminates with a virtual graduation ceremony during the virtual week of the ACB Conference and Convention. Prepare to listen in on one of our presentations that will allow you to learn how the program works and ask questions that are important to you.   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

    20250717 Community Karaoke 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 61:21


    20250717 Community Karaoke 101 Originally Broadcasted July 17, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Whether you're a weekly contributor or out there wondering how you too could join in, Meka and Cindy invited participants for an overview of how to participate in Community Karaoke. Although this may be a review for many, we count on those more experienced to share tips and encouragement for those feeling unsure about participating. Together, we all may learn a thing or two.     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

    20250717 I Love Braille

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 60:19


    20250717 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted July 17, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This week we had our “polestar” feature, in which, Ethel Miranda will share 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

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    20250716 Office Space-In between the G Sheets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 54:50


    20250716 Office Space-In between the G Sheets Originally Broadcasted July 16, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants Dove into the sheets with the Office Space team, Discovering the techniques that leave you craving more collaboration. And a special all new segment you will have to hear to believe!   Sponsored by: ViperTech Training     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

    20250716 Recipe Swap - Books and Bites

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 57:17


    20250716 Recipe Swap - Books and Bites Originally Broadcasted July 16, 2025, on ACB Media 5   We Shared recipes that appear in those great cozy books we all love to read. Bring your favorite recipe you got from a cozy book or just come and say hi.   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

    20250715 Homophones with Mary Haupt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 57:35


    20250715 Homophones with Mary Haupt Originally Broadcasted July 15, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Today participants learned when to use "F O U L" and "F O W L" and "C O L O N E L" and "K E R N E L."   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

    20250715 Herbies Community Cooking Corner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 50:12


    20250715 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted July 15, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined me for another cooking adventure. This time: Green Bean Salad and Chicken Wings Presented by Julie. If you cook along, you need the following: Details were provided on the cooks list.   I take 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 out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

    20250714 Bookability

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 55:34


    20250714 Bookability Originally Broadcasted July 14, 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

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    20250714 Sports Round Table

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 59:25


    20250714 Sports Round Table Originally Broadcasted July 14, 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

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    20250713 Sunday Night Shellin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 59:41


    20250713 Sunday Night Shellin Originally Broadcasted July 13, 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

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    20250711 In Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 59:22


    20250711 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted July 11, 2025, on ACB Media 5     This episode featured Ken Meyer, former blind radio talk show host. Sponsored by: Branco Events     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

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    20250711 Pathways with Patty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 54:33


    20250711 Pathways with Patty Originally Broadcasted July 11, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Bridging the great chasm which separates the Disabled from the non-disabled. What can we as persons who are blind do to complete this mission? What types of information building blocks do you need to build such bridges in your life? ** What is content promotion? Whether you are facilitating a community call, working with an affiliate, or are an author or business owner, you have content. Sponsoring members of Patty's Worlds share their content promotion tips to help solve the mystery of content promotion.   Sponsored by: Patty's Worlds Join the Pathways with Patty Facebook group**     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

    20250710 I Love Braille

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 63:55


    20250710 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted July 10, 2025, on Zoom   In this episode, our participants asked and answered a variety of braille-related questions.   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

    20250703 In Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 60:21


    20250703 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted July 3, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This episode featured Renee Rentmeester, the Cooking without Looking TV show.   Sponsored by: Branco Events     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

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    20250703 I Love Braille

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 56:20


    20250703 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted July 3, 2025, on Zoom   Our guest speaker was Vivian Seki who discussed transcription of print materials into braille. Sponsored by: East Bay Center for the Blind Access Archives Email Vileen Shah     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

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    20250702 Cooking with Vision Loss with the Blind Kitchen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 60:26


    20250702 Cooking with Vision Loss with the Blind Kitchen Originally Broadcasted July 2, 2025, 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   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

    20250702 Cookin' Up a Song - Voice Training

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 58:58


    20250702 Cookin' Up a Song - Voice Training Originally Broadcasted July 2, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This month, we reviewed the basics for breathing plus learned ways to relax the tongue, teeth, and jaw. Relaxing the mouth is very important for singing with a beautiful tone! There was time for questions.   Sponsored By: Carole Brewer Ministries Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

    20250701 Homophones with Mary Haupt.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 58:35


    20250701 Homophones with Mary Haupt. Originally Broadcasted July 1, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined in the fun as we played the second of three sessions of our current game of "Homophone Bee." Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

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