20240104 Vispero Presentation–An Overview of the Freedom Scientific Resources and How to Use Them Originally Broadcasted January 4, 2024, on ACB Media 5 We showed participants how to locate and access the diverse types of Freedom Scientific training resources including webinars, podcasts, videos, and more. We also cover how to find lists of keyboard commands and other helpful resources all on the Freedom Scientific Training page, plus discussed exciting training opportunities coming up in 2024. Sponsored by Vispero

20240104 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted January 4, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Deborah Kendrick, a prolific writer, editor, publisher, and winner of numerous awards spoke on World Braille Day. Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind Subscribe to the I Love Braille email list. Access Archives Email Vileen Shah

1:00 PM: Welcome to Our Celebration

1:05 PM: Congratulatory Remarks

1:10 PM: What’s Current With Braille and What Does the Future Hold

1:25 PM: News From the Jenny Beck (Pennsylvania) BRL Chapter

1:35 PM: The Braillists Foundation; Who we Are and News From The UK

1:55 PM: Acknowledgement of Braille Revival League Life Members and Announcement of the 3rd Place Winner of our Why Braille Matters Contest

2:10 PM: Vacaville Volunteers Blind Project, Teaching incarcerated inmates the trade of Braille Transcription and Brailler Repair

2:35 PM: News From Our West Coast BRL Affiliate

2:45 PM: Clovernook Braille Printing House, The past, the present, and looking to the future

3:10 PM: National Braille Press, How Various Programs Demonstrate the importance of Braille

3:35 PM: How the Sun Shines On Our BRL Florida Affiliate

3:45 PM: The Variety of Braille Formats at NLS

4:10 PM: Announcement of the 2nd Place Winner of our Why Braille Matters Contest

4:15 PM: The Importance of Braille in the Great State of Illinois

4:25 PM: Horizons for the Blind, A Variety of Braille Services

4:50 PM: The Braille Challenge, Inspiring our young people using Braille

5:15 PM: Grade 3 Braille, Advanced Braille Knowledge

5:20 PM: Digital and Electronic Braille

5:30 PM: Dream Vision Group, Braille Notetakers, Embossers, etc.

5:55 PM: Braille Together, Let's have fun Using Braille

6:15 PM: What’s Exciting in the Lonestar Affiliate

6:25 PM BRL: Who We Are and What We are Doing

6:50 PM: Some Final Remarks

6:55 PM: Closing Remarks pisode Notes

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20240103 Out with the Old, in with the New-Strategies to promote Mental Health in 2024 Originally Broadcasted January 3, 2024, on ACB Media 6 The holiday season is over. And it's time to focus on 2024. We discussed some ways that can ensure great mental health in the coming year. Sponsored by the Mental Health and Wellness committee.

20240103 Its Electric Originally Broadcasted January 3, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Participants talked about the small kitchen appliances they love so much: from blenders to Instant Pots and everything in between! Attendees brought their questions, tips, resources, recipes and accessible appliance recommendations!

20240103 Forging a Path in Uncertain Times Originally Broadcasted January3, 2024, on Zoom So many around the world are living in countries facing times of war, political upheaval, or natural disaster. How are our blind sisters and brothers in such countries forging ahead? Hear from organizations providing assistance to these communities, and Attendees learned how they can help. Sponsored by: International Relations Committee

20240102 Helpful Hints on Using Homophones Originally Broadcasted January 2, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Mary Haupt to learn about homophones — words that sound alike but have different meanings and spellings. ** Examples: "M A I L" and "M A L E"or "W A Y", "W E I G H", and "W H E Y".**