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20231020 Its Play Time

Originally Broadcasted October 20, 2023, on ACB Media 5

October 20, 2023

20231020 Its Play Time

Originally Broadcasted October 20, 2023, on ACB Media 5

Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

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20231019 Vispero Presentation-An Overview of Cursors

Originally Broadcasted October 19, 2023, on ACB Media 5

October 19, 2023

20231019 Vispero Presentation-An Overview of Cursors

Originally Broadcasted October 19, 2023, on ACB Media 5

Have you ever wondered why there are so many cursors and JAWS and what they all do? Participants joined us to learn about the PC, JAWS, Scan, Virtual, and touch cursors, plus how and when to use them. We provided an overview of each cursor and discussed how they help you gain access to information on the screen. Sponsored by Vispero

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20231019 I Love Braille

Originally Broadcasted October 19, 2023, on ACB Media 5

October 19, 2023

20231019 I Love Braille

Originally Broadcasted October 19, 2023, on ACB Media 5

The polestar of this month, who is an I Love Braille participant, shared their personal story with learning and using braille. Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind Subscribe to I Love Braille email list Access Archives Email Vileen Shah

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20231018 Its Electric

Originally Broadcasted October 18, 2023, on ACB Media 5

October 18, 2023

20231018 Its Electric

Originally Broadcasted October 18, 2023, on ACB Media 5

Participants talked about the small kitchen appliances they love so much: ·       Instant Pots ·       air fryers ·       slow cookers ·       coffee makers ·       microwave ovens ·       and more Attendees asked their questions and shared their favorite appliances, tips, resources, and recipes.

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20231017 Adventures in Advocacy

Originally Broadcasted October 17, 2023, on ACB Media 6

October 18, 2023

20231017 Adventures in Advocacy

Originally Broadcasted October 17, 2023, on ACB Media 6

Participants joined the Advocacy Steering Committee as we presented the premiere episode of “Adventures in Affiliate Advocacy”. This call provided an opportunity to recognize and learn from the advocacy journeys of state and special interest affiliates and local chapters and featured Robyn Wallen, chair of the Missouri Council of the Blind’s Transportation Committee. Robyn discussed her committee’s uphill battles with local government, public transit, and paratransit entities to safeguard and improve transportation options in the greater St. Louis area. Sponsored by the ACB Advocacy Steering Committee

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20231017 Helpful Hints on Using Homophones

Originally Broadcasted October 17, 2023, on ACB Media 5

October 18, 2023

20231017 Helpful Hints on Using Homophones

Originally Broadcasted October 17, 2023, on ACB Media 5

Participants joined Mary Haupt to learn about homophones — words that sound alike but differ in spelling and meaning. Examples: "M E A T," "M E T," and "M E T E" and "R A I N," "R E I G N," and "R E I N."

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20231017 Unmute Presents

Originally Broadcasted October 17, 2023, on ACB Media 5

October 18, 2023

20231017 Unmute Presents

Originally Broadcasted October 17, 2023, 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**

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20231017 Herbies Community Cooking Corner

Originally Broadcasted October 17, 2023, on ACB Media 5

October 18, 2023

20231017 Herbies Community Cooking Corner

Originally Broadcasted October 17, 2023, on ACB Media 5

Participants joined Herbie for another cooking adventure. This time: Heidi came back and showed us her Apple Oatmeal Raisin cookies. If cooking along, you will need the following:

  • 1/2 Cup(s) (1 stick) plus 6 tablespoons butter softened.
  • 3/4 Cups firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 Cups granulated sugar.
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 Teaspoons vanilla
  • 1-1/2 Cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 Teaspoons Baking Soda
  • 1 Teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 Teaspoons salt (optional)
  • 3 Cups Quaker® Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
  • 1 Cup raisins
  • 1 cup applesauce
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Ungreased Cookie sheets
  • Oven

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20231016 Get the Scoop

Originally Broadcasted October 16, 2023, on ACB Media 5

October 17, 2023

20231016 Get the Scoop

Originally Broadcasted October 16, 2023, 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!

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20231016 Taking Care of Our Mental Health

Originally Broadcasted October 16, 2023, on ACB Media 5

October 17, 2023

20231016 Taking Care of Our Mental Health

Originally Broadcasted October 16, 2023, on ACB Media 5

Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group, will not be facilitated by a health care professional, and does not purport to provide mental health services. This week we discussed grief and loss and the impact they can have on your mental health.

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