20240427 Basics With BITS–Conquering the Keyboard Originally Broadcasted April 27, 2024, on ACB Media 5 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 month, we looked at Conquering the Keyboard. Windows trainer and accessibility specialist Dean Martineau offered attendees  some surprising reassurance, suggested some strategies for taking charge, and making the keyboard yours.

20240427 Doing Braille Digitally Originally Broadcasted April 27, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Discussing all things digital braille and braille display. This week, we introduced a topic that was in a recent article--pros and cons to using digital braille vs. paper braille. Come and participate in this discussion!

20240426 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted April 26, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20240426 A Blind View Originally Broadcasted April 26, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Bel for an opportunity to discuss a range of topics on how we relate to the world around us, blind and low vision alike. Remember, your view matters!

20240426 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted April 26, 2024, on ACB Media 5 This episode featured Deborah Joyce, Author of Identity Theft: A Victim’s Search for Justice Sponsored by: Branco Events

20240426 Learning Blind Tech with Desiree Renae–Braille Sense 6 Continued Originally Broadcasted April 26, 2024, on ACB Media 5 We continued our discussion and walkthrough with Braille Sense 6 from HIMS. If anyone wants to contact me, you can send an email to: [email protected] ** I would love your feedback and any questions you might have.**

20240426 Community Couch–Community Member Spotlight Originally Broadcasted April 26, 2024, on ACB Media 5 This time, we chatted with and got to know three of our community members. There was also time for participation from you to ask questions to the three as well.

20240426 Pathways with Patty Originally Broadcasted April 26, 2024, 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? Participants joined Patty as she takes a deep dive into the topics picked by you guaranteed to make this goal a reality. This week, we picked a new topic. Sponsored by: Patty's Worlds

20240425 Using Career and Personal Assessment in Job Searching Originally Broadcasted April 25, 2024, on ACB Media 6 Participants joined the Employment Committee as we discussed some free online assessments, the type of information gained, and the reasons for using Career and Personal Assessment in a job search. Sponsored by: the ACB Employment Committee

20240425 Untangling Transportation–Transit Advocacy Toolbox ADA Requirements for Public Transit (Part 1) Originally Broadcasted April 25, 2024, on ACB Media 5 We opened Course #2 in the Transit Advocacy Toolbox, and the focus was on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements for transit agencies. This month, we discussed requirements for bus, light rail, and other forms of general public transportation—paratransit will get its own course next month. We also touched on additional ADA requirements for “Reasonable Modifications” and future requirements for web and mobile app accessibility. Sponsored by: Accessible Avenue