Originally Broadcasted October 31, 2026, on ACB Media 5
20261031 Wow That Was Weird
Originally Broadcasted October 31, 2026, on ACB Media 5
Have you ever experienced a time when you were thinking about someone, and you then received a call from them? Have you ever been listening to the radio thinking about a song only to have it played next? Participants talked to Lucy and Judy about these oddities that just couldn't be explained!
Originally Broadcasted October 31, 2026, on ACB Media 6
20261031 ASK Bits
Originally Broadcasted October 31, 2026, on ACB Media 6
Participants joined us to explore today’s tech across Windows, Android, iOS, and Mac, along with screen readers and helpful assistive tools. Bring your questions and connect with our BITS team for tips, tricks, and real-world advice to help make your tech work for you.
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Blind Information Technology Solutions
Originally Broadcasted October 30, 2026, on ACB Media 5
20261030 Common Ground
Originally Broadcasted October 30, 2026, on ACB Media 5
Participants joined Donna Pomerantz and Peter Altschul as we interviewed Sarah Freeman Smith about her thoughts on NDEAM, her plans for the Employment Committee (which she now Chairs), her new book, and anything else that comes up.
Originally Broadcasted October 30, 2026, on ACB Media 6
20261030 BITS Brains! Play Tech Trivia
Originally Broadcasted October 30, 2026, on ACB Media 6
Participants tested their knowledge with a fun, interactive trivia game covering screen readers, braille displays, Windows, magnification, keyboards, apps, and access technology. Come test your skills, learn something new, and have fun!
Sponsored by:
Blind Information Technology Solutions
Originally Broadcasted October 30, 2026, on ACB Media 5
20261030 In Perspective
Originally Broadcasted October 30, 2026, on ACB Media 5
This episode featured Don Wardlow, former radio commentator for Minor league Baseball. He discussed the gloomy future baseball faces and how Meta glasses will improve umpire performance.
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Branco Events
Originally Broadcasted October 29, 2026, on ACB Media 6
20261029 Celebrating National Disability Employment Month
Originally Broadcasted October 29, 2026, on ACB Media 6
Participants learned how ADA was established and understanding your rights related to employment. We covered a brief overview of ADA and any recent changes that may impact on our VIB community. We also discussed and understood the various accommodations and how to ask by using the Job accommodations Network website as a useful resource for you and employers.
https://askjan.org/
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Originally Broadcasted October 29, 2026, on ACB Media 6
20261029 Star Link-Learning the Method for Your Personal Safety
Originally Broadcasted October 29, 2026, on ACB Media 6
How can you feel more confident, prepared, and safe in everyday situations? Participants joined ACB Next Generation as we welcomed Aimee Wilson, CEO and founder of Safety Positive, for a Star Link discussion on personal safety for people who are blind or visually impaired. They learned practical techniques, built awareness, and asked questions about ways to stay safe and independent.
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Originally Broadcasted October 29, 2026, on ACB Media Zoom
20261029 Learning How to Use the DA2 Player
Originally Broadcasted October 29, 2026, on ACB Media Zoom
For this session, we learned how to put other kinds of material onto a flash drive. Please bring something to take notes.
Originally Broadcasted October 29, 2026, on ACB Media 5
20261029 I Love Braille
Originally Broadcasted October 29, 2026, on ACB Media 5
"Today was the fifth Thursday, there were some surprise activities."
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East Bay Center for the Blind
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Originally Broadcasted October 25, 2026, on ACB Media 5
20261028 ACB Membership Focus on Special Interest Affiliates
Originally Broadcasted October 25, 2026, on ACB Media 5
Special interest affiliates highlighted their affiliate including their mission, offerings, and how to pay dues. The speakers for Wednesday were Annie Chiappetta Friends in Art (FIA), April Martin ACB Association of Blind Teachers (AABT), Sarah Calhoun Guide Dog Users International (GDUI), Ricardo Salazar
ACB Students (ACBS), and Patti Cox Low Vision Alliance (LVA).
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