ACB Community

20250608 Sunday Night Shellin' Originally Broadcasted June 8, 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

20250608 Your Thoughts Originally Broadcasted June 8, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined us today on "Your Thoughts" , featuring guests Jeff Tom, John McCann, and Patrick Sheehan from the Voting Task Force (VTF), as they discussed key voting timelines and important proposed changes to the constitution and bylaw amendments set for this year's convention.     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250607 Basic iPhone class Originally Broadcasted June 7, 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

20250607 Demand Our Access Originally Broadcasted June 7, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Jonathan continued the revisited look at Title II of the ADA, primarily covering state and local governments.   Sponsored by: Demand Our Access     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250607 blindness prematurity call Originally Broadcasted June 7, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This episode discussed Sense of Direction   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250606 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted June 6, 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

20250606 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted June 6, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This episode addressed those pesky emotional support critters   Sponsored by: Branco Events     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250605 Beginning Your Voiceover Voyage - Can We Hear That Again Originally Broadcasted June 5, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Wanna hear a replay of an ACB event that you couldn't listen to at the time it happened? Wanna know how you can search for and follow that podcast? Participants joined Bel and Rick as they took a closer look at the Apple Podcasts app on the iPhone. They answered these, and other questions as well.   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250605 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted June 5, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Vivian Seki, a long-time certified Braille transcriber and proofreader spoke on "What it entails to transcribe 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

20250604 Office Space-Rock the Docs part Deux Originally Broadcasted June 4, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Now you know how to create a G doc, you might be asking, “What do I do now?” Come in and find out! Special bonus: hotkey tips from the Office Space girls!   Sponsored by: ViperTech Training     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250604 Cooking with Vision Loss with the Blind Kitchen Originally Broadcasted June 4, 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

20250604 Cookin' Up a Song - Voice Training for Singers Originally Broadcasted June 4, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Got air? Participants joined Carole for a repeat of her April 29th seminar. They learned more about Carole's innovative, easy to understand, concert evaluated "recipes" for breathing, relaxing the mouth, and improving tone quality. Lots to review and more time for questions this session!   Sponsored By: Carole Brewer     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250603 Homophones with Mary Haupt Originally Broadcasted June 3, 2025, on ACB Media 5   We started a brand-new game of "Homophone Bee." Participants joined in the competition and the fun!     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250603 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted June 3, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined me for another cooking adventure. This time: Big Dummy Dump Cake and Apple Scrunch Apple Dump Cake. If you cook along, you need the following For the dump cake: 1 can pie filling 1 box cake mix 1/4 stick butter or margarine 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

20250602 Sports Round Table Originally Broadcasted June 2, 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

20250530 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted May 30, 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

20250530 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted May 30, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This episode featured Lorraine Wiseman, Certified Public Accountant and President and CEO of Leading the Wise Way, a consulting firm specializing in strategy and change management   Sponsored by: Branco Events     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250529 What is New in the May Updates of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion Originally Broadcasted May 29, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined us to learn about new features and enhancements in the May updates of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2025.   Sponsored by: Vispero     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250529 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted May 29, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This being a fifth Thursday of the month, I Love Braille had a surprise 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

20250528 Office Space - Whats up Docs? Originally Broadcasted May 28, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This time on Office Space, it was time to rock the docs by creating and editing a simple G Doc and hopefully fix some of the things which didn't work quite right last week.   Sponsored by: ViperTech Training     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250527 AZCB Presents  Accessible virtual museum Originally Broadcasted May 27, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Molly Hall Accessibility Coordinator at the NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF ART (NCMA) to learn about theNCMA's Mindful Museum: Virtual Sensory Journey through Art program.   Sponsored by: Arizona Council of the Blind     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250527 Games to Play with Lady A Originally Broadcasted May 27, 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

20250527 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted May 27, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined me for another cooking adventure. This time: Mini Meatloaf was presented by Kaila Allen. If you cook along, you need the following: 2 pounds ground beef (or ground turkey, or a combination, or 1 pound ground beef and 1 pound sage sausage if desired) 1 egg 1 cup breadcrumbs (or substitute 1 cup oatmeal) ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon to 1 ½ teaspoons ""Mama Spice"" (adjust to your preference) Equipment: Large mixing bowl Fork Measuring cups Cookie sheet Aluminum foil Meat thermometer (optional but recommended) 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

20250526 PCB Peer Engagement Presents Spring into Gardening Originally Broadcasted May 26, 2025, on ACB Media 6   Angela Davis along with members of her gardening club stopped by to discuss gardening as a member of the blind and low vision community.   Sponsored by: PCB Peer Engagement Committee Subscribe to the PCB email list     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250526 Sports Round Table Originally Broadcasted May 26, 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

20250526 Memorial Day Remembrances-Honoring Those Making the Ultimate Sacrifice for Our Freedom Originally Broadcasted May 26, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Memorial Day is when we honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy. Participants remembered someone in their family who served in any branch of the Military. Is there something special you have done or currently do to honor folks on Memorial Day, come and share.   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250525 ACB Membership Focus call Originally Broadcasted May 25, 2025, on ACB Media 6   The "Membership focus" speaker was Janet Dickelman, ACB Convention Coordinator. Janet told all participants how to access all the ACB convention activities-both virtual and hybrid. Participants learned about what's happening this year and asked questions.   Sponsored by: ACB Membership Committee     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250525 Sunday Night Shellin' Originally Broadcasted May 25, 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

20250523 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted May 23, 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

20250523 A Blind View Originally Broadcasted May 23, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Bel as she spoke with members of ACB's Voting Task Force and learned about some of the changes affecting the membership   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250523 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted May 23, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This episode featured a  point-counterpoint between former New York Congressman John Leboutillier and Newsmax columnist John Gizzy   Sponsored by: Branco Events     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250523 Learning Blind Tech with Desiree Renee Originally Broadcasted May 23, 2025, on ACB Media 5     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250522 Claim Your Happiness Originally Broadcasted May 22, 2025, on ACB Media 5   A monthly interactive presentation based on the book Happy for No Reason; a self-help model lead by Darian Slayton Fleming, Certified Happiness Trainer.   Sponsored by Embrace Happiness     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250522 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted May 22, 2025, on ACB Media 5   On the fourth Thursday of every month, I Love Braille had some 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

20250521 Office Space-Its a G suite thang Originally Broadcasted May 21, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Beginning this week, Office Space turned its sites (see what we did there) on the Google Suite and all of the productivity apps available. Participants tuned in to see what we covered first!   Sponsored by: ViperTech Training     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250520 Homophones with Mary Haupt Originally Broadcasted May 20, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants learned the correct uses of "B A L L" and "B A W L" and "B E R T H" and "B I R T H."       Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250520 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted May 20, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined me for another cooking adventure. This time: Peanut Butter Balls Presented by Malissa. An ingredients list was provided on the call. 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

20250519 Sports Round Table Originally Broadcasted May 19, 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

20250519 AAVL and ACB Mental Health Committee Originally Broadcasted May 19, 2025, on ACB Media 6   Pam Shaw and Debby Green joined us and had some fun. Mind your mental Health in your Golden Years.   Sponsored by: Alliance On Aging and Vision Loss     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250517 Basic iPhone class Originally Broadcasted May 17, 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

20250517 Blindness Prematurity Call one-year anniversary Originally Broadcasted May 17, 2025, on ACB Media 5   We turned one! Participants celebrated and shared—were there other preemies or sighted siblings in your family? Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250517 Community Unmuted Originally Broadcasted May 17, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This episode, we answered your tech questions!   Sponsored by: Club Unmute Access Unmute Presents Podcasts     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250516 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted May 16, 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

20250516 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted May 16, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This episode featured Lisa Busch, author of the memoir Close Calls: Voices of Love and Fear   Sponsored by: Branco Events       Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250515 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted May 15, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This month's polestar, Melissa Hudson, shared her experience with learning and using braille. Melissa has been a lifetime braille user.   Sponsored by: East Bay Center for the Blind Access Archives Email Vileen Shah     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250514 Office space Originally Broadcasted May 14, 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.   Sponsored by: ViperTech Training   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250514 Cowboys & Ranch recipe swaps Originally Broadcasted May 14, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants shared their favorite recipes which you might find on a chuck wagon at our next recipe swap. Tell us what you think Cowboys would like whether they are out on the range or back at the ranch! If you don't have a recipe to share, no worries, just come and say hi!     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250513 Pitch Fast and Elevate Yourself Originally Broadcasted May 13, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This was a hands-on and engaging session with Jeff Bishop and Zelda Gebhard, members of the ACB Board of Publications. We learned and practiced strategies on how and when to express our opinions in public spaces while being respectful. We learned and practiced putting together our personal Elevator Pitches. Be brave — it's all for fun!   Sponsored By: ACB Next Generation     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250513 Homophones with Mary Haupt Originally Broadcasted May 13, 2025, on ACB Media 5   This week, we concentrated on "A L L O W E D" and "A L O U D" and "B R E A D" and "B R E D."   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250513 Games to Play with Lady A! Originally Broadcasted May 13, 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