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20260508 It's Play Time

Originally Broadcasted May 8, 2026, on ACB Media 5

May 8, 2026

20260508 It's Play Time

Originally Broadcasted May 8, 2026, on ACB Media 5

Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20260508 In Perspective

Originally Broadcasted May 8, 2026, on ACB Media Zoom

May 8, 2026

20260508 In Perspective

Originally Broadcasted May 8, 2026, on ACB Media Zoom

This episode featured Kim Charlson, librarian, leader, and cancer survivor.

Sponsored by:

Branco Events

20260507 Learning How to Use the DA2 Player

Originally Broadcasted May 7, 2026, on ACB Media Zoom

May 7, 2026

20260507 Learning How to Use the DA2 Player

Originally Broadcasted May 7, 2026, on ACB Media Zoom

For this session, we learned about the automatic download feature. Also learn about some settings for bard that are in the Settings menu. Please bring something to take notes.

20260507 I Love Braille

Originally Broadcasted May 7, 2026, on ACB Media 5

May 7, 2026

20260507 I Love Braille

Originally Broadcasted May 7, 2026, on ACB Media 5

Our guest speaker for the month of May, Diane Croft from National Braille Press, spoke on her role in compiling the book Louis Braille, A Touch of Genius, by C. Michael Mellor.

Sponsored by:

East Bay Center for the Blind

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20260506 Cooking with Vision Loss with the Blind Kitchen

Originally Broadcasted May 6, 2026, on ACB Media 5

May 6, 2026

20260506 Cooking with Vision Loss with the Blind Kitchen

Originally Broadcasted May 6, 2026, 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

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20260506 Cookin' Up a Song - Voice Training

Originally Broadcasted May 6, 2026, on ACB Media Zoom

May 6, 2026

20260506 Cookin' Up a Song - Voice Training

Originally Broadcasted May 6, 2026, on ACB Media Zoom

Spring into May with more joyful singing! Participants joined us again as Carole reviewed the basic singing and then you will have a chance to sing a short solo. Prepare a few lines from a favorite song and sing it for us. Carole will give you feedback and suggestions that will help you and everyone on the call.

Sponsored By:

Carole Brewer Ministries

20260505 A Blind View - Let Us Be Honest, We've All Done It

Originally Broadcasted May 5, 2026, on ACB Media 5

May 5, 2026

20260505 A Blind View - Let Us Be Honest, We've All Done It

Originally Broadcasted May 5, 2026, on ACB Media 5

Participants joined Bel for an engaging discussion on the phrase "playing the blind card", and what it really means within the blind and low vision community. We explored the balance between self-advocacy, independence, and real-life experiences.

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20260505 Abacus Made Simple

Originally Broadcasted May 5, 2026, on ACB Media 5

May 5, 2026

20260505 Abacus Made Simple

Originally Broadcasted May 5, 2026, on ACB Media 5

Even though we have our computers and smart phones to help us with math calculations, an abacus is just fun to use! If you used an abacus before and just want a refresher, or if you have never used one, this class is fun and easy!

20260505 Herbie's Community Cooking Corner

Originally Broadcasted May 5, 2026, on ACB Media 5

May 5, 2026

20260505 Herbie's Community Cooking Corner

Originally Broadcasted May 5, 2026, on ACB Media 5

Participants joined me for another cooking adventure. This time: Cast Iron Baked Bone in Chicken Breast. If you cook along, you need the following:

·      2 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts

·      2 tbsp olive oil

·      1 tsp kosher salt

·      ½ tsp black pepper

·      1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)

·      3 cloves garlic-minced

·      1 lemon-thinly sliced.

·      2-3

·      sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme

·      2 tbsp unsalted butter (optional)

·      Skillet

·      Stove Top Oven

Herbie takes requests for future recipes or if you want to present a cooking demo.

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20260504 Sports Roundtable

Originally Broadcasted May 4, 2026, on ACB Media 5

May 4, 2026

20260504 Sports Roundtable

Originally Broadcasted May 4, 2026, on ACB Media 5

Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.