20240408 BlindShell 101 and Beyond Originally Broadcasted April 8, 2024, on ACB Media 5 BlindShell Classic 2 is an accessible cell phone with tactile buttons. Whether you are a new user or are curious about its many features, participants joined Diane Ducharme for an instructional session about how to use the device. Sponsored by BlindShell USA
Prepare for the Solar Eclipse
The United States will experience a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. What does this mean? How and why does this occur? Can we as people who are blind or low vision experience this event similarly to our sighted peers? Aaron Coyner, NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador, joins us to explain what happens during a solar eclipse, share how we can best experience it, and answer our sun-burning questions.
20240406 Basic iPhone Class Originally Broadcasted April 6, 2024, 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.
20240406 ACB Home, Garden, and Agriculture–Blind Farmers in the Past, How Did They Do It Originally Broadcasted April 6, 2024, on ACB Media 5 The Blind History Lady returned for another fascinating talk about our blind farmer "ancestors," the techniques they used to grow crops and raise animals. Subscribe to our email list
20240406 Introducing Guide Dog Users Incorporated Originally Broadcasted April 6, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Do You Frequently Encounter Uncontrolled Pet Dogs in Stores or Other Public Venues? Don’t you wish pet owners would understand how important it is to keep their dogs on leash and under control? Participants joined GDUI Membership committee members, Patty Fletcher, Liz Botner, Deanna Noriega, Sarah Calhoun, Cheryl McNeil Fisher, and guests as they introduced Guide Dog Users Incorporated and how it empowers guide dog users in the art of advocacy. Dannette Dickson and Patricia Lipovsky were also there to discuss their supportive community calls. Sponsored by: Guide Dog Users Inc.
20240405 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted April 5, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.
20240405 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted April 5, 2024, on ACB Media 5 This episode featured Mary O’Brien, author of the memoir “My Imagination and Art Have Sustained me.” Sponsored by: Branco Events
20240404 Book Match Originally Broadcasted April 4, 2024, on ACB Media 5 One of my greatest joys is connecting books with people who love them. Participants told me about their reading preferences (formats, genres, favorite authors) etc. and I'll do my best to supply book recommendations you'll love.
20240404 Vispero Presentation–Create PlaceMarkers With JAWS Originally Broadcasted April 4, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Participants learned how to create temporary and permanent PlaceMarkers on web pages, in Word, and in Excel documents to quickly locate information or a particular place on a web page, plus use them to select text. Sponsored by: Vispero
20240404 I Love Braille–NLS EReaders Originally Broadcasted April 4, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Dawn Bilpuch made her presentation on connecting E-readers with iPhone and using them. Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind Subscribe to I Love Braille email list Access Archives Email Vileen Shah