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20240118 I Love Braille

Originally Broadcasted January 18, 2024, on ACB Media 5

January 18, 2024

20240118 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted January 18, 2024, on ACB Media 5 This month's polestar, Marsha Summer, shared her experience with learning and using braille. Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind Subscribe to the I Love Braille email list. Access Archives Email Vileen Shah

20240117 Its Electric

Originally Broadcasted January 17, 2024, on ACB Media 5

January 17, 2024

20240117 Its Electric Originally Broadcasted January 17, 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!

20240116 Helpful Hints on Using Homophones

Originally Broadcasted January 16, 2024, on ACB Media 5

January 16, 2024

20240116 Helpful Hints on Using Homophones Originally Broadcasted January 16, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Mary Haupt to learn about homophones — words that sound alike but have different meanings and spellings. Examples: "W A Y", "W E I G H", and "W H E Y" or "W A I T" and "W E I G H T".

20240116 Unmute Presents

Originally Broadcasted January 16, 2024, on ACB Media 5

January 16, 2024

20240116 Unmute Presents Originally Broadcasted January 16, 2024, on ACB Media 5 The Unmute Presents team was ready to resolve your tech queries or guide you to find answers yourself, across Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android. Sponsored by Unmute Presents Access Unmute Presents Podcasts

20240116 Herbies Community Cooking Corner

Originally Broadcasted January 16, 2024, on ACB Media 5

January 16, 2024

20240116 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted January 16, 2024, on ACB Media 5

This time: Chocolate Fudge Cake If cooking along, you need the following:

  • for the cake: o 2 cups all-purpose flour o 2 cups sugar o 2 sticks butter o 1 cup water. o 5 Tablespoons cocoa powder o 2 eggs o 1/2 cup buttermilk o 1 teaspoon baking soda o 1 teaspoon vanilla

  • for the fudge icing: o 1 stick butter o 4 Tablespoons Milk o 4 Tablespoons cocoa powder o 1 (16-ounce) box powdered sugar o 1 teaspoon vanilla o 1 cup chopped pecans.

  • You will also need: o mixing bowl o saucepan o greased 9 by 13 pan.

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20240115 Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King

Originally Broadcasted January 15, 2024, on ACB Media 6

January 15, 2024

20240115 Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Originally Broadcasted January 15, 2024, on ACB Media 6 Participants came together and shared how Dr. King has influenced us. Share a Speech, article or book of Dr. Kings and tell us what it means to you. Sponsored by: The Multicultural Affairs Committee

20240115 BlindShell 101 and Beyond

Originally Broadcasted January 15, 2024, on ACB Media 5

January 15, 2024

20240115 BlindShell 101 and Beyond Originally Broadcasted January 15, 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

20240115 BITS on the Rim

Originally Broadcasted January 15, 2024, on ACB Media 5

January 15, 2024

20240115 BITS on the Rim Originally Broadcasted January 15, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Just when you thought BITS couldn’t get any better, participants joined the BITS Leadership team, as President Jeff Bishop announced the next big thing for BITS Members. Sponsored by: Blind Information Technology Specialists

20240115 Get the Scoop

Originally Broadcasted January 15, 2024, on ACB Media 5

January 15, 2024

20240115 Get the Scoop Originally Broadcasted January 15, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Kaila and Bel to tell the story behind their answer to the Daily question. Attendees chose one of the previous week's questions and gave us the full scoop!

20240115 Sports Roundtable

Originally Broadcasted January 15, 2024, on ACB Media 5

January 15, 2024

20240115 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted January 15, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.