20231204 BlindShell 101 and Beyond Originally Broadcasted December 4, 2023, 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

20231203 Decorating for the holidays with vision loss Originally Broadcasted December 3, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Cecily Laney Nipper to explore helpful hints to get more out of your holiday decorations and take the stress out of it too.

20231202 Basic iPhone Class Originally Broadcasted December 2, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Whether you're new to the iPhone or have used one for years, participants joined us with their questions and problems. We try to help you use your phone more effectively and efficiently.

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20231202 Demand Our Access Originally Broadcasted December 2, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Desiree and I continued our discussion of complaints under Titles II and III. We focused on a complaint we filed against moving companies and scenarios folks may encounter requiring complaints. Sponsored by Demand Our Access

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20231202 Weekend Braille Together–Braille Designs Originally Broadcasted December 2, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined us to make small holiday themed drawings using braille characters. We will make a Christmas tree, a Menorah, and a candle. All designs can fit on an index card and can be made using a slate and stylus or a Perkins brailler. Subscribe to Braille Together email group. Email Braille Together

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20231201 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted December 1, 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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20231130 Untangling Transportation–Transit Taylor Made for People Who are Blind. Originally Broadcasted November 30, 2023, on ACB Media 5 One of the most significant challenges facing blind and low-vision people attempting to use public transit is that of getting the information we need to plan, pay for, and complete the trips we want and need to take. Websites and mobile apps are not always accessible. Getting directions for navigating to and from transit stops, knowing where we might need to cross a challenging intersection and whether there is an Accessible Pedestrian Signal, and even something as simple as knowing the fare and the methods for paying, are all potential roadblocks for getting around town. Earlier this year, the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, Accessible Design for the Blind, and Accessible Avenue teamed up on a two and a half year research project, funded by the Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) to develop a toolkit to help transit agencies assess and then improve the accessibility of the information. They provide for blind and low-vision travelers. This month, we were joined by Michael Walk, Principal Investigator, to discuss the project and how you can take part. Sponsored by Accessible Avenue

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20231130 Vispero Presentation-Five JAWS Settings for Improving Your Browsing Experience Originally Broadcasted November 30, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined us to learn about five JAWS settings for improving your web browsing experience. We discussed how to customize options for the Virtual PC Cursor, Forms Mode, Smart Glance, and more. Sponsored by Vispero

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20231129 Recipe Swap Meets Its Electric for the Holidays Originally Broadcasted November 29, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Sheila & Jeannie welcomed participants to bring their recipes for the holidays and let us know which kitchen appliance you will use to prepare it!

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20231128 Helpful Hints on Using Homophones Originally Broadcasted November 28, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Mary Haupt to learn about homophones — words that sound alike but differ in meaning and spelling. Examples: "P A S S E D" and "P A S T" or "F O R", "F O R E", and "F O U R".

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