ACB Focus: Entertainment

20240708 2100 Prose and Poetry Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2024, on ACB Media 2   Participants shared some of their original work or just came to listen. Family-friendly, please. Moderated by: Carla Hayes, McMurray, PA.   Edited By: John Gassman   Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20240707 0830 ACB Families Breakfast-Storm Chasers on the Net Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2024, on ACB Media 2   From high school to full-time Internet radio - how The Radio Storm, a free-form home-based radio station, came to be. Presenters: Michael and Angela McCarty, Kentucky School for the Blind Alumni and life members of the Kentucky Council of the Blind, Louisville, KY.   Edited By: Michael Babcock   Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20240706 1300 Sports Fanatics Program Originally Broadcasted July 6, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Recorder   It's back by popular demand! Attendees shared their favorite sports stories. They enjoyed some scrumptious ballpark food. Reminisce with other sports enthusiasts remembering the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat! Meet a sports legend in person and cheer on your favorite team. Stay tuned for a future announcement on the name of our sports legend for 2024. It's time to play ball in Jacksonville!   Edited By: Doug Hunsinger   Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20240629 1700 ACB Families Goes to Camp Originally Broadcasted June 29, 2024, on ACB Media 2   It's summertime - time to sit around the virtual campfire and eat hotdogs and s'mores. Whether you're a kid or a kid at heart, camp is a special experience. Stories, songs, games - a convention tradition for the entire family.   Edited by: Brian McCallen   Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20240629 1400 Exploring New Worlds Through Sensory Games (ACB NG) Originally Broadcasted June 29, 2024, on ACB Media 3   Whether you like audio or video games, this program is for you! Attendees learned how people with blindness and visual impairment create and play these accessible games: Brock the Investigator, The Last of Us, and Knight Manager. Join us for game demonstrations and lively discussion about present and future audio/video games.   Edited By: Doug Hunsinger   Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20240628 1700 Match Wits with Next Gen and the Boomers Originally Broadcasted June 28, 2024, on ACB Media 2   AAVL and Next Gen members faced off. Trivia questions crossed generations as we try to stump each other's knowledge of the eras. Come join the fun - even if you aren't a member of either group yet. Smirks to laughter are mandatory! Some will be easy, and some will break your brain.   Edited By: Doug Hunsinger   Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20230702 2100 Prose and Poetry Participants shared some of their original work or just came to listen. The material was family friendly. Edited By: Doug Hunsinger Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20230705 1600 The Art of Origami Originally Broadcasted July 5, 2023, on ACB Media   Jade alexander has patented a set of stencils designed to teach Blind and Low vision folks how to enjoy the ancient art of Origami. In this session, attendees  learned to craft an Origami Rainbow and one of the following: Hummingbird, Rose or Model T using these stencils. We discussed how to modify and personalize our creations all while enjoying the relaxing benefits of crafting. We also discussed the history of the art of Origami.   Edited By:  Doug Hunsinger   Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20230704 0700 FIA and BPI Breakfast Originally Broadcasted July 4, 2023, on ACB Media 3   Participants joined Speaker: Jason Castonguay, performer, composer, and tech geek. Manchester, CT.   Edited By:  Doug Hunsinger   Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20230701 1430 3D Immersive Sound Experience Originally Broadcasted July 1, 2023, on ACB Media 3   Back by popular demand, participants cane with Tristan Snyder as he took us on another 3D audio excursion to places real and fantastic. Put on your headphones and tune in to ACB Media to get the full, 3D sound experience, sit back and journey with us as we go from the ordinary to the unbelievable. We'd tell you what to expect, but where would be the fun in that? Life is an adventure, and this is one you won't want to miss!   Edited By:  Tim Cumings   Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20230703 2000 FIA Showcase of the Performing Arts Originally Broadcasted July 3, 2023, on ACB Media   Another outstanding panoply of performances from musicians, poets, and others. The pinnacle of diversity, creativity, and professionalism.       Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20230701 0730 AABT Breakfast Broadcasting-Past, Present and Future Originally Broadcasted July 1, 2023, on ACB Media 3   Participants learned about the fascinating history of broadcasting, explored the current state of broadcasting, and speculated about future trends and changes in the field. Andrea Darlas, Board member of the Museum Of Broadcast Communications, Chicago IL and Senior Director Of Constituent Engagement, University Of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, IL.   Edited By:  Doug Hunsinger   Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20230624 2200 Showcase After Hours Originally Broadcasted June 24, 2023, on ACB Media 1   Attendees participated in our celebration of the Showcase with performers and those behind the scenes who put it all together.   Edited By:  Darcy Burnard       Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20230624 1930 Virtual Showcase of the Performing Arts Originally Broadcasted June 24, 2023, on ACB Media 1   Lay back and groove to a mix of music and poetry through the power of ACB Media.   Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20230624 1730 ACB Families Goes to Camp Originally Broadcasted June 24, 2023, on ACB Media 4   It's summertime - time to sit around the virtual campfire and eat hotdogs and s'mores. Whether you're a kid or a kid at heart, camp is a special experience. Attendees told stories, sang songs, played games-a convention tradition for the entire family.   Edited By:  Darcy Burnard   Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20230623 1730 Writing, Composing, and Performing Virtually. Originally Broadcasted June 23, 2023, on ACB Media 4   Attendees learned about how a poem got set to music and performed without anyone meeting in person.   Edited By:  Tim Cumings   Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20230622 1730 Digital Musicmaking-Hardware and Software to Make and Mix Music on Keyboard Originally Broadcasted June 22, 2023, on ACB Media 4   Edited By:  Janet Ingber   Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20220704 Blind Dating in a Sighted World - The Non-verbal Cues of Dating Originally Aired July 4, 2022, on ACB Media           As someone who lost sight mid-life I am often asked about the visuals in the dating world. In this panel we turned the tables to a few sighted friends as they tell us the visual cues that they respond to and answer questions from our community to dispel the myths and offer advice to us un "Blind Dating".   Edited By: Regina Marie   Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20220706 It's Play Time! Originally Aired July 6, 2022, on ACB Media   If you are looking for social, fun, games, and laughter, we have it all at Its Play Time. This is where, whether in person or via Zoom, you can play, you can cheer, and you can be guaranteed a night to remember! Teams were created on the fly, participation may or may not be dependent on volunteering, and winners will not only earn the right to boast but may even receive prizes. Attendees joined us for all the fun!   Edited By: Michael Moran   Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20220706 DKM Reception Originally Aired July 6, 2022, on ACB Media   Attend the 26th annual DKM First-Timers Reception to meet the Classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022. Participants got to witness the first-ever induction ceremony of the Durward K. McDaniel (DKM) Leadership Select Honor Society.   Edited By:  Douglas Hunsinger   Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20220706 GDUI - Wrap-up and Awards Originally Aired July 6, 2022, on ACB Media   ·        GDUI Awards (Margie Donovan, Awards Chair, Folsom, CA), ·        Drawing of four winners of plush pups in harness ·        The Blessing of past, present, and future guide dogs, puppy raisers, handlers, and those who love them - Audrey Gunter and Laurel Jean Walden, Charleston, SC   Edited By:  Douglas Hunsinger   Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20220703 Everyone Can Play Originally Aired July 3, 2022, on ACB Media   Resources and ideas for accessible toys and games were shared among Family-tested tips from parents, grandparents and teachers alike.   Edited By: Regina Marie   Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20220702 Furry Tails Originally Aired July 2, 2022, on ACB Media   There have been so many "Furry Skilled Professionals" over the years who will always live in our hearts and memories. Sunday Edition and GDUI wanted to recognize some of these amazing Guides. Attendees joined us as we remembered and honored these wonderful dogs and their handlers.   Edited By: Michael Moran   Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20220625 ACBL Milly's Place Originally Aired June 25, 2022, on ACB Media Listeners shared stories about their local Lions Club activities. They brought their favorite chips, sandwiches and beverages and had a roaring good time with Lions across the country. All Lions, friends of Lions, and anyone interested in becoming a Lion were welcome. Edited By: Douglas Hunsinger Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20220623 Prose and Poetry Reading Originally Aired June 23, 2022, on ACB Media Attendees shared some of their original work or just listened. Facilitator: Carla Hayes McMurray, PA Co-sponsored by FIA and ACB Next Generation Edited By: Larry Gassman Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20220625 The Art of Disability Culture: Nontraditional Visually-Impaired Artist panel Originally Aired June 25, 2022, on ACB Media Visually-impaired artists from different creative springboards: • pottery • graphical art • movement • theater shared their experiences presenting and working with curators to provide interactive and accessible connections to their work. Edited By: Douglas Hunsinger Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20220624 You Gotta Have Harp Originally Aired June 24, 2022, on ACB Media Attendees relaxed while learning about the harp through presentations and performances. In honor of FIA past president Lynn Hedl. Presenters: • Nancy Pendegraph, Huntsville, AL • Jason Castonguay, Manchester, CT Edited By: Tony Swartz Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20220624 Showcase of the Performing Arts Originally Aired June 24, 2022, on ACB Media Listeners got ready for another outstanding panoply of performances from musicians, poets, and others. The pinnacle of diversity, creativity, and professionalism. Co-sponsors: · Friends In Art · ACB Next Generation Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20220625 ACB Families Goes to Camp Originally Aired June 25, 2022, on ACB Media Edited By: Brian McCallen Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

20220623 AI in Music and Pictures Originally Aired June 23, 2022, on ACB Media Attendees explored how artificial intelligence interacts with music, pictures, and blindness. Edited By: Michael Moran Find out more at https://acb-entertainment.pinecast.co

BPI Behind the Makeup: The Art and History of Drag: This comprehensive conversation about the art of drag performance featured the history, art and stories surrounding this well revered part of the LGBTQ experience. The presentation also featured the world's first ever audio described drag performance. ~~Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 21~~

~~Voices from Around the World - Ten Voices, Ten Worlds: This is our tenth annual Voices from Around the World celebration, so we decided to pull out all the stops. This year, it was decided to take a deep dive into issues surrounding culture and disability. Some cultures embrace it while others may relegate the members who are blind or have low vision to a fate worse than death. This year's panel discussion promised to be livelier than ever. Listing the panelists here would spoil the surprise, attendees were asked to indulge us by helping to support our 10th anniversary and welcoming our international guests. Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 20~~

~~Attendees joined GDUI for its inaugural 2021 session. They learned about the raffle, convention specials, door prizes and more. Each year GDUI recognizes three outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to the lives of guide dog teams through their dedication, work, advocacy, and support. Each award is given to honor the individuals for which they are named. Attendees joined with GDUI to celebrate the outstanding recipients of The Ethel Bender, Moffitt-Gleitz, and Lieberg-Metz Awards. Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 17~~

ACB Next Gen "Who Wants to Be A Millionaire '90s Trivia Edition"

~~Visit with ACB's guest talking book narrator: JP Linton of Duart, formerly Benefit Media Inc. spoke at Wednesday morning's General Session. This was a wonderful opportunity to hear from and talk with Mr. Linton in a smaller more intimate gathering.  Co-sponsored by: BRL and LUA Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 21~~

In this informative, entertaining, and educational discussion, wine expert Hoby Wedler will walk you through some fundamentals of wine making and describe the process from start to finish. You will learn how grapes go from mere buds on a vine to delicious wine in a glass right before you. Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 20

The 50th year of the ACB Lion's special interest affiliate. Special guest speaker is

~~ACB Next Generation hosted a fun filled evening with teams from across ACB. Come listen to the laugh filled session and see who came out as the ultimate winner! Recorded on July 19 at the 2021 ACB national convention~~

~~You Gotta Have Harp: Relax while learning about the harp through presentations and performances. In honor of FIA past president Lynn Hedl. Presenters ♣: Nancy Pendegraph, Huntsville, AL ♣ Jason Castonguay, Manchester, CT Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 18~~

~~ACBS Scholarship Celebration: Attendees met the extraordinary 2020 Scholarship winners and celebrated their achievements, success, and future endeavors. Keynote Speaker: Gabriel Lopez Kafati, President Blind LGBT Pride International, Miami, FL Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 18~~

~~Leading the festivities this year are Pam Shaw, Joy Restoration Coach, Philadelphia, PA and Debbie Hazelton, ACB Radio Program Director, Dothan, AL. Share in the joy, inspiration & empowerment these two phenomenal women bring with them wherever they go! Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 17~~

~~GDUI - Class Lecture - Author talk with Christi Bane: You won't want to miss this! Our speaker knows the guide dog world from both the training and raising perspective. Her book, Forward Together: an inside look at guide dog training was published in 2020. It reveals the professional methods behind teaching guide dog skills. Christi shared her knowledge of, and experience with, a wide range of guide dog skills, how to match dogs to handlers, and teaching handlers how to work with their new guide dogs. Presenter: Christi Bane, Palmetto, FL Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 17~~

~~LUA Exploring Virtual Book Clubs: Whether you love novels or nonfiction, there's a book club you can join from the comfort of your living-room, and all you need is your telephone. Attendees joined LUA for a lively panel discussion covering clubs which meet virtually to discuss books available in accessible formats. Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 16~~