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20260226 I Love Braille

Originally Broadcasted February 26, 2026, on ACB Media 5

February 26, 2026

20260226 I Love Braille

Originally Broadcasted February 26, 2026, on ACB Media 5

This week Alice Massa under title "Braille fun" shared some interesting facts of braille code and played puzzles.

Sponsored by:

East Bay Center for the Blind

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20260225 Surviving and Thriving as a Woman in the Workforce

Originally Broadcasted February 25, 2026, on ACB Media 6

February 25, 2026

20260225 Surviving and Thriving as a Woman in the Workforce

Originally Broadcasted February 25, 2026, on ACB Media 6

Participants joined Sara Freeman Smith, author and Speaker, Retired Executive Recruiter and Cheryl Cumings, Career coach, along with Lori Scharff, Work Incentive Practitioner-Certified to discuss the implications of being a woman in a male driven workforce. We then turned to techniques of how to survive and thrive to be the best employee.

Sponsored by:

ACB Women Committee

20260225 Recipe Swap-Let Your Irish Shine!

Originally Broadcasted February 25, 2026, on ACB Media 5

February 25, 2026

20260225 Recipe Swap-Let Your Irish Shine!

Originally Broadcasted February 25, 2026, on ACB Media 5

We featured St. Patrick's Day favorites! Bring your favorite recipe to share or just come and tell us what you love to enjoy on this festive day.

20260224 In the Kitchen.....

Originally Broadcasted February 24, 2026, on ACB Media 5

February 24, 2026

20260224 In the Kitchen.....

Originally Broadcasted February 24, 2026, on ACB Media 5

This week we turned up comfort with tummy-warming favorites like savory chicken pot pie and freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. Participants joined us for a cozy, delicious experience that feels just like home! Be sure to subscribe to the ACB Cooks e-mail list below.

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20260224 Games to Play with Lady a

Originally Broadcasted February 24, 2026, on ACB Media 5

February 24, 2026

20260224 Games to Play with Lady a

Originally Broadcasted February 24, 2026, on ACB Media 5

Lucy loves to play games, so participants found out about new games to play with their Lady A devices.

20260224 Herbies Community Cooking Corner

Originally Broadcasted February 24, 2026, on ACB Media 5

February 24, 2026

20260224 Herbies Community Cooking Corner

Originally Broadcasted February 24, 2026, on ACB Media 5

Participants joined me for another cooking adventure. This time: Orange Chicken Panda Express Copycat. If you cook along, you need the following:

·      1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

·      1/2 cup plus two tablespoons cornstarch

·      1/2 cup all-purpose flour

·      1/2 cup of water

·      1/2 cup of vegetable oil

·      1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

·      1 tablespoon orange zest

·      1/3 cup of soy sauce

·      1/3 cup rice vinegar

·      1/2 cup of sugar

·      2 cloves garlic, minced

·      1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

·      1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

·      2 green onions, thinly sliced

·      Mixing bowl

·      Skillet or Frying pan

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20260223 PCB Peer Engagement Presents

Originally Broadcasted February 23, 2026, on ACB Media 6

February 23, 2026

20260223 PCB Peer Engagement Presents

Originally Broadcasted February 23, 2026, on ACB Media 6

Diane Ducharme, Subject Matter Expert on the BlindShell phone, and bi-weekly Facilitator of an ACB Community call called Sunday Night Shellin,’ stopped by to discuss what is new with BlindShell, including some exciting new updates surrounding Artificial Intelligence.

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Pennsylvania Council of the Blind

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20260223 Sports Roundtable

Originally Broadcasted February 23, 2026, on ACB Media 5

February 23, 2026

20260223 Sports Roundtable

Originally Broadcasted February 23, 2026, on ACB Media 5

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

20260223 AAVL and Advocacy

Originally Broadcasted February 23, 2026, on ACB Media 6

February 23, 2026

20260223 AAVL and Advocacy

Originally Broadcasted February 23, 2026, on ACB Media 6

Claire Stanley joined us to speak about social security changes and what they could mean for seniors, including the importance of DC leadership in addressing these impacts.

Sponsored by:

Alliance On Aging and Vision Loss

20260222 ACB Membership Focus Call

Originally Broadcasted February 22, 2026, on ACB Media 6

February 22, 2026

20260222 ACB Membership Focus Call

Originally Broadcasted February 22, 2026, on ACB Media 6

"Why Chapters Are as Important as Affiliates?" This call featured speakers Julian Clement from Florida, Jeff Thom from California, and Danette Dixon from Washington, who shared how their chapters benefit their members.

Sponsored by:

ACB Membership Committee

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