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
20240425 Vispero Presentation–Five Outlook Tips for increasing Productivity Originally Broadcasted April 25, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Participants learned how to create signatures, flag messages, create simple rules for sending and receiving messages, create a new folder, and create an email group. Sponsored by: Vispero
20240425 I Love Braille–Braille Fun Originally Broadcasted April 25, 2024, on ACB Media 5 This week was for braille fun. Participants were given braille puzzles and fun stories. Sponsored by: East Bay Center for the Blind Subscribe to I Love Braille email list Access Archives Email Vileen Shah
20240408 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted April 8, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.
20240424 Recipe Swap–Get Ready for a Spring Fling Originally Broadcasted April 24, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Our next recipe swap focused on salads and other light spring dishes. Come share your favorite recipe or just come and say hello!
20240423 Helpful Hints on Using Homophones Originally Broadcasted April 23, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Mary Haupt to learn about homophones — words that sound alike but have different meanings and spellings. Examples: "B L E W" and "B L U E" or "F L O U R" and "F L O W E R".
20240423 Games to Play with Lady A Originally Broadcasted April 23, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Lucy loves to play games, so participants found out about new games to play with their Lady A devices.