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WAFF-TV in Huntsville, Alabama reports that the U.S. Space and Rocket Center just held its Space Camp for Interested Visually Impaired Students. The acronym for the camp is SCIVIS. SCIVIS coordinators worked with staff in modifying Aviation Challenge and Space Camp simulators and activities to accommodate various blind and visually impaired students. Here to talk about the recent Space Camp, along with next year's event, is Dan Oates. Dan is the SCIVIS Coordinator. For more info related to this week's show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-374-space-camp-for-blind-and-visually-impaired-students Ways to Connect to Speaking Out for the Blind Amazon Alexa enabled device (RECOMMENDED) “Alexa, Ask ACB Media to play Media 1”. (1 = stream number). PC / browser access (RECOMMENDED): Visit acbmedia.org at http://www.acbmedia.org/1 (1 = stream number). The site has a built-in media player and there is no need to install or use a media player on your device. Hit the play button and the stream will begin playing immediately. Smart device Access (RECOMMENDED): Download “ACB Link” from your app store. Find “Radio” along the bottom of the screen, then “Menu” in the top left corner. Select “Live Streams” and then choose “ACB Media 1 - Mainstream.” Double tap the play button. Victor Reader Stream Access: Navigate to “Internet radio library” in the “online bookshelf”. Locate the Humanware playlist. From the playlist, select ACB Media 1 (1 = stream number) and hit play. Alternate Dial-In access Dial 1 (518) 906-1820. Listen to the menu prompts and press 1. IMPORTANT NOTE The ACB Radio Tuner is no longer supported. If you used the tuner in the past, you may access all ACB Media streams from acbmedia.org (see above) If you are using alternate ways to access ACB Media streams than those above (such as Tune In or Winamp using acbradio.org URL's, we kindly ask that you use one of the methods above. Facebook page is at Speaking Out for the Blind and X (formerly Twitter) page is at SpeakOutfortheBlind (you may also access this at SpeakOutBlind).
20251018 The ACB Prohibited Conduct Policy Workgroup Seeks Member Feedback Originally Broadcasted October 18, 2025, on ACB Media 6 Attention ACB Members! Let your voice be heard as you provide feedback to the ACB Prohibited Conduct Policy Workgroup, after reading the second draft of the proposed revisions to the policy disseminated on various ACB email lists. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co
20251018 Basic iPhone Class Originally Broadcasted October 18, 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
20251018 Demand Our Access Originally Broadcasted October 18, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Jonathan used scenarios to demonstrate how to advocate in private housing situations when the property manager knows nothing about our rights. He would love your participation. Sponsored by: Demand Our Access Email The Facilitator Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co
20251018 Blindness prematurity call Originally Broadcasted October 18, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined us to share and explore school experiences of growing up with blindness or vision loss. It's a chance to connect, compare memories, and learn from each other's journeys. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co
20251018 BITS Presents: The Mentoring Hour Originally Broadcasted October 18, 2025, on ACB Media 6 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
20251017 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted October 17, 2025, on ACB Media 5 This episode featured Marc Carlson – author, historian, and canine ventriloquist. Sponsored by: Branco Events Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co
20251017 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted October 17, 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
20251016 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted October 16, 2025, on ACB Media 5 On the third Thursday of each month, our polestar was Julie Kline who shared her experience with 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
20251015 Celebrating Travel Challenges and Opportunities Originally Broadcasted October 15, 2025, on ACB Media 6 The Get Up and Get Moving committee was joined by a panel of ACB affiliate leaders to discuss travel challenges and opportunities. We would love to hear what you are doing for your White Cane Safety Day. Sponsored by: Get Up and Get Moving Committee Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co
20251014 Homophones with Mary Haupt Originally Broadcasted October 14, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Today participants learned to use "B A A I L" and "B A L E" and "A S S I S T A N C E" and "A S S I S T A N T S." Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co
20251014 Lets Talk AI Originally Broadcasted October 14, 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
20251014 Games to Play with Lady A Originally Broadcasted October 14, 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
20251014 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted October 14, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Participants got ready for another cooking adventure. This time: Japanese Chicken Curry Stew presented by Sherrie. If you cook along, you need the following: 2 LBS Chicken thighs, skin on and boneless 4 TBSP Neutral oil, divided. 1 Large Vidalia onion-chopped 3 Large carrots-peeled and chopped or one 16ounce bag baby carrots-whole 2 Large Yellow Finn or Yukon gold potatoes-peeled and cubed 3 Cups Chicken or vegetable stock-plus more if needed Half a box curry roux blocks-chopped-House Vermont brand used in this recipe-S&B brand also a good option 2 TBSP Cornstarch cold water 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
20251013 Bookability Originally Broadcasted October 13, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Meka and other bookish friends of the community 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
20251013 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted October 13, 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
20251012 Sunday Night Shellin Originally Broadcasted October 12, 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
20251012 IVIE-Entrepreneur Exchange call on Innosearch.ai business opportunities Originally Broadcasted October 12, 2025, on ACB Media 6 IVIE had Bryan Vuong, Co-founder, President & CTO, INNOsearch AI. CoBrowse AI adds a powerful accessibility and usability layer to any website with a single line of code. It includes voice AI navigation, smart accessibility adjustments (contrast, font sizing, motion reduction), image descriptions, and intuitive product discovery features. Please join us. Sponsored by: Independent Visually Impaired Entrepreneurs join the IVIE email list Email the Facilitator Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co
20251012 Facilitator check in Originally Broadcasted October 12, 2025, on ACB Media 6 This was a time for facilitators to connect, share updates, and discuss ideas that help strengthen our community calls. Come ready to collaborate, ask questions, and support one another. Sponsored by : ACB Community Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co
20251011 Basics with BITS Originally Broadcasted October 11, 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 accessibility on Android devices. Participants joined us for a one-hour introduction to TalkBack, magnification, and the tools that make Android easier to navigate. Sponsored by: Blind Information Technology Specialists ask@bits-acb.org Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co
20251011 Handy Around the House, lawn Care Originally Broadcasted October 11, 2025, on ACB Media 5 One of the first things people see at your home is your lawn. We talked about ways to at least try keeping it lush, green, and well maintained. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co
20251010 Pathways with Patty - Let's Talk TikTok with Michael Originally Broadcasted October 10, 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? This week let's talk TikTok—what it is, how to get started, and how it can be used with VoiceOver and TalkBack to explore videos and FOR posting content. Sponsored by: Patty's Worlds Join the Pathways with Patty Facebook group Web Friendly Help Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co
20251010 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted October 10, 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
20251009 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted October 9, 2025, on ACB Media 5 This episode featured Rabbi Lenny Sarko, visually impaired rabbi. Sponsored by: Branco Events Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co
20251009 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted October 9, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Under title "I have a question", this session featured an interactive discussion, in which participants asked and answered braille-related questions. Sponsored by: East Bay Center for the Blind Access Archives Email Vileen Shah Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co
20251008 Recipe Swap-Soups Originally Broadcasted October 8, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Soups are what's for supper! We hope temperatures are dropping, leaves are falling, so it must be time to think about soups. An easy, inexpensive, filling, way to satisfy everyone. Participants brought their favorite soup recipe to share or just came and said hi. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co
20251007 Homophones with Mary Haupt Originally Broadcasted October 7, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Need some fun in your day? Participants played "Homophone Bee" with us. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co
20251007 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted October 7, 2025, on ACB Media 5 "Get ready for another cooking adventure. This time: Zucchini Bread Presented by Heidi. If you cook along, you need the following: 3 eggs 2 Cups of sugar 1 Cup of vegetable oil 1 tbsp vanilla extract 2 Cups of zucchini (Grated) 2 Cups of flour (Sifted) 1 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp of salt 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 Cup of chopped walnuts (Optional) 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
20251006 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted October 6, 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
20251004 Blindness prematurity call Originally Broadcasted October 4, 2025, on ACB Media 5 This episode featured a discussion on changes in gait, walking, and exercise. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co
20251004 BITS Presents: The Mentoring Hour Originally Broadcasted October 4, 2025, on ACB Media 6 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
20251004 Basic iPhone Class Originally Broadcasted October 4, 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
20251003 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted October 3, 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
20251003 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted October 3, 2025, on ACB Media 5 This episode featured former New York Congressman John Leboutillier and Newsmax columnist John Gizzi. Sponsored by: Branco Events Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co
20251002 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted October 2, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Barbara Lassen presented on federal and state funding for Braille projects. Sponsored by: East Bay Center for the Blind Access Archives Email Vileen Shah Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co
20251001 Cooking with Vision Loss with the Blind Kitchen Originally Broadcasted October 1, 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
20251001 Cookin Up a Song - Voice Training Originally Broadcasted October 1, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined us for our 6th fun voice class with Carole! We reviewed more basic singing and then took turns for questions or short solos. If singing, practice in advance one verse or one chorus from a favorite song. This will be without accompaniment, and we look forward to hearing from you! Carole provided feedback. Sponsored By: Carole Brewer Ministries Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co
20250930 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted September 30, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Get ready for another cooking adventure. This time: Air Fryer Breaded Cube Steak. If you cook along, you need the following: · 4 cubed steaks · 1 cup all-purpose flour · ½ cup cornstarch (for extra crispiness) · 2 teaspoons garlic powder · 2 teaspoons of onion powder · 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. · 1 teaspoon salt · ½ teaspoon black pepper · ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional-for heat) · 2 large eggs · ¼ cup milk · 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs · Cooking spray or oil mister 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
20250930 Homophones with Mary Haupt Originally Broadcasted September 30, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Today participants learned when to use "A D D I T I O N" and "E D I T I O N" and "B A I L" and "B A L E. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co
20250930 Mike Hellands Life as A Blind Disk Jockey Originally Broadcasted September 30, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Malissa as she welcomed Mike Helland as her special guest. Mr. Helland is totally blind, and for 26 years was a professional radio personality. Mike shared his story on how he became a DJ, the technology he used, and how radio has changed overtime. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co
20250929 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted September 29, 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
20250928 Sunday Night Shellin' Originally Broadcasted September 28, 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
20250928 ACB Membership Focus Call Originally Broadcasted September 28, 2025, on ACB Media 6 Participants joined this Membership "focus" call provided by ACB Membership Committee members. We highlighted ACB resources available for members. Attendees found out about all ACB has to offer. Sponsored by: ACB Membership Committee Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co
20250926 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted September 26, 2025, on ACB Media 5 This episode featured Linda Wright, author of “My Turn: When Caregiving Roles Reverse. Sponsored by: Branco Events Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co
20250926 A blind view - from rubber bands to tech commands Originally Broadcasted September 26, 2025, on ACB Media 5 From simple tricks like rubber bands on shampoo bottles to high-tech solutions with apps and smart devices, blind hacks make everyday life easier and more creative. Participants joined Bel, as she shared some of her favorites. We swapped clever workarounds, shared our favorite shortcuts, and celebrated the resourcefulness of living independently. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co
20250926 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted September 26, 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
20250925 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted September 25, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Rick and Carol brought some word games like anagrams. Sponsored by: East Bay Center for the Blind Access Archives Email Vileen Shah Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co
20250925 Beginning your voiceover voyage - Its All Write Originally Broadcasted September 25, 2025, on ACB Media 5 From quick notes to deep thoughts — participants discovered the writing apps that work for them. Attendees joined Bel and Rick, with their special guest, as they explored accessible writing on the iPhone with Notes, Drafts, and Day One Journal—three apps with unique strengths for jotting, organizing, and reflecting. Sponsored by: Beyond Barriers Assistive Technology Contact the facilitators Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co
20250925 Resume and interview strategies Originally Broadcasted September 25, 2025, on ACB Media 6 Participants joined us for helpful tips on improving your resume and preparing for a successful interview. Whether you are struggling or just want some extra guidance, this session will give you practical advice to boost your confidence. Sponsored by: ACB Employment Committee Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co
20250924 Recipe Swap-Air Fryer Originally Broadcasted September 24, 2025, on ACB Media 5 Time to fry it up! No oil required! Come and share your favorite air fryer recipe or just come by and say hello. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co