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20230503 It’s Electric

Originally Broadcasted May 3, 2023, on ACB Media 5

May 4, 2023

20230503 It’s Electric Originally Broadcasted May 3, 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 Participants Asked their questions, and shared their favorite appliances, tips, resources, and recipes.

20230502 Helpful Hints on Using Homophones

Originally Broadcasted May 2, 2023, on ACB Media 5

May 3, 2023

20230502 Helpful Hints on Using Homophones Originally Broadcasted May 2, 2023, on ACB Media 5

In your writing, do you know when to use h-e-i-r, e-r-r, and a-i-r? Or you confuse c-o-m-p-l-e-m-e-n-t and c-o-m-p-l-i-m-e-n-t. These words are called homophones, which are words that sound the same, but differ in meaning and spelling. Participants joined Mary Haupt to learn to use them correctly.

20230502 Unmute Presents

Originally Broadcasted May 2, 2023, on ACB Media 5

May 3, 2023

20230502 Unmute Presents Originally Broadcasted May 2, 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 gave listeners 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

20230502 Herbie’s Cooking Corner

Originally Broadcasted May 2, 2023, on ACB Media 5

May 3, 2023

20230502 Herbie’s Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted May 2, 2023, on ACB Media 5

Participants joined tori and me as we took you on another cooking adventure. This time: Spicy Buttermilk Oven Fried Chicken. If cooking with us, you will need the following:

  • 3 1/2 pounds chicken pieces (I use Bone-in thighs)
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2
  • teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • Frying Pan or electric skillet
  • 9 by 13 baking pan
  • Stove top
  • Oven

Note: you will need to soak the chicken in buttermilk for 2 to 24 hours. Please keep refrigerated. Towards the end we will have Tori's tips. She offered some additional tricks as well as both Vegan and Gluten Free substitutions where possible. I will also consider any requests for future cooking demos. This call will be made available. as a podcast afterwards.

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20230501 Sports Roundtable

Originally Broadcasted May 1, 2023, on ACB Media 5

May 2, 2023

20230501 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted May 1, 2023, on ACB Media 5

Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.

20230501 BlindShell 101 and Beyond

Originally Broadcasted May 1, 2023, on ACB Media 5

May 2, 2023

20230501 BlindShell 101 and Beyond Originally Broadcasted May 1, 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

20230429 Demand Our Access

Originally Broadcasted April 29, 2023, on ACB Media 5

April 30, 2023

20230429 Demand Our Access Originally Broadcasted April 29, 2023, on ACB Media 5

We began with an update on Desiree’s Air Carrier Access Act complaint. This is something you will want to hear. Time allowing, we discussed the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.

Sponsored by Demand Our Access

20230429 The Rest of The Story of Who Moved My Cheese-Out of The Maze

Originally Broadcasted April 29, 2023, on ACB Media 5

April 30, 2023

20230429 The Rest of The Story of Who Moved My Cheese-Out of The Maze Originally Broadcasted April 29, 2023, on ACB Media 5

If you enjoyed the discussion of the book Who Moved My Cheese?, participants joined Lucy and Anthony as they discussed the rest of the story, the second book, Out of The Maze by Spencer Johnson. This book tells us how our beliefs influence how we feel about change in our lives.

20230428 It’s Play Time

Originally Broadcasted April 28, 2023, on ACB Media 5

April 29, 2023

20230428 It’s Play Time Originally Broadcasted April 28, 2023, on ACB Media 5

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

20230427 Vispero Presentation - Manage Contacts in Outlook with JAWS

Originally Broadcasted April 27, 2023, on ACB Media 5

April 27, 2023

20230427 Vispero Presentation - Manage Contacts in Outlook with JAWS Originally Broadcasted April 27, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants learned how to create a new contact, edit an existing contact, send a contact an email, and more. Sponsored by Vispero