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20230908 In Perspective

Originally Broadcasted September 8, 2023, on ACB Media 5

September 8, 2023

20230908 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted September 8, 2023, on ACB Media 5 This session featured Peggy Chong, the blind history lady.

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20230907 Book Match

Originally Broadcasted September 7, 2023, on ACB Media 5

September 7, 2023

20230907 Book Match Originally Broadcasted September 7, 2023, on ACB Media 5 One of my greatest joys is connecting books with people who love them. Participants told me about their reading preferences (formats, genres, favorite authors) etc. and I'll do my best to supply book recommendations you'll love.

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20230907 Vispero Presentation- Manage Downloads in Chrome and Edge

Originally Broadcasted September 7, 2023, on ACB Media 5

September 7, 2023

20230907 Vispero Presentation- Manage Downloads in Chrome and Edge Originally Broadcasted September 7, 2023, on ACB Media 5 We showed participants how to manage downloads in the Chrome and Edge web browsers with JAWS. Learn how to specify a default download folder, access your downloads history, and remove files from the downloads list. Sponsored by Vispero

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20230907 I Love Braille

Originally Broadcasted September 7, 2023, on ACB Media 5

September 7, 2023

20230907 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted September 7, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Michael Cole, President, The East Bay Center for the Blind, discussed different braille writing devices. Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind Subscribe to the I Love Braille email list. Access Archives Email Vileen Shah

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20230906 Its Electric

Originally Broadcasted September 6, 2023, on ACB Media 5

September 6, 2023

20230906 Its Electric Originally Broadcasted September 6, 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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20230906 Making Sense of ACB Membership, Part 1

Originally Broadcasted September 6, 2023, on ACB Media 5

September 6, 2023

20230906 Making Sense of ACB Membership, Part 1 Originally Broadcasted September 6, 2023, on ACB Media 5

At the Leadership Conference in March, we held several focus groups around membership. We wanted to continue the discussion through a series of community events. The purpose in this first round was to learn what is important to our membership, what brought you to ACB, and what keeps you coming back. list of 4 items • When did you join ACB? • Why did you join ACB? • Why do you continue to stay involved? • What do you value most about ACB? (choose three) Advocacy, ADP, convention and conferences, communications (ACB Media Network and publications), community. and peer support, leadership opportunities, volunteerism.

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20230905 Helpful Hints on Using Homophones

Originally Broadcasted September 5, 2023, on ACB Media 5

September 5, 2023

20230905 Helpful Hints on Using Homophones Originally Broadcasted September 5, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Mary Haupt to learn about homophones — words that sound alike but differ in spelling and meaning. Examples: "T E A R" and "T I E R"; "O U R" and "H O U R."

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20230905 Unmute Presents

Originally Broadcasted September 5, 2023, on ACB Media 5

September 5, 2023

20230905 Unmute Presents Originally Broadcasted September 5, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants join us each week as we share updates on the access technology community and answer your questions regarding iPhones, Androids, Mac, and Windows. We also give you insight into new apps, helpful information to stay up to date on accessibility technology, and the best podcasts to listen to. Sponsored by Unmute Presents Access Unmute Presents Podcasts

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20230905 Herbies Community Cooking Corner

Originally Broadcasted September 5, 2023, on ACB Media 5

September 5, 2023

20230905 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted September 5, 2023, on ACB Media 5

Participants joined Tori and me as we took you on another cooking adventure. This time: Patty showed us her M and M. If cooking with us, you will need the following:

  • One fudge brownie mix
  • One large bag of plain M and M'S
  • One large Semi-sweet chocolate squares
  • One large can of double fudge icing
  • Two separate mixing bowls
  • an additional large mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Greased 9 by 13 pan.
  • Oven

We also had Tori's tips where she offered some additional tricks as well as both Vegan and Gluten Free substitutions where possible. We will also consider any recipe requests or future cooking demos. Subscribe to the ACB Cooks email list. Email the ACB Cooks Find Herbie's Cooking Corner on YouTube

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20230904 Get the Scoop

Originally Broadcasted September 4, 2023, on ACB Media 5

September 4, 2023

20230904 Get the Scoop Originally Broadcasted September 4, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Have you been joining us in the mornings for ACB Presents with your answers to the daily questions? You are working and haven't been able to join us. Now is your opportunity to share more, or for the first time. Participants joined Bel and Kaila to tell their story behind their answer. You will have the opportunity. to choose one of the previous week's questions and give us the full scoop.

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