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20230321 Unmute Presents

Originally Broadcasted March 21, 2023, on ACB Media 5

March 21, 2023

20230321 Unmute Presents Originally Broadcasted March 21, 2023, on ACB Media 5

Participants join us each week as we share updates on the access technology community and answered your questions regarding iPhones, Androids, Mac, and Windows. We also gave listeners insights 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

20230321 Herbie’s Cooking Corner

Originally Broadcasted March 21, 2023, on ACB Media 5

March 21, 2023

20230321 Herbie’s Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted March 21, 2023, on ACB Media 5

Participants joined Herbie and Tori to make spaghetti.

Dial (662) 443-2664 for the ingredients list. Access recipes via Dropbox Subscribe to the ACB Cooks email list. Email the ACB Cooks Find Herbie's Cooking Corner on YouTube

20230320 BlindShell 101 and Beyond

Originally Broadcasted March 20, 2023, on ACB Media 5

March 20, 2023

20230320 BlindShell 101 and Beyond Originally Broadcasted March 20, 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

20230318 ACB Community Celebration and Town Hall Meeting

Originally Broadcasted March 18, 2023, on ACB Media 5

March 18, 2023

20230318 ACB Community Celebration and Town Hall Meeting Originally Broadcasted March 18, 2023, on ACB Media 5

It was time to celebrate! It has been 3 years since the ACB Community was started! Wow, can you believe it? The Community Support Committee invited participants to come and share some laughs and Community stories with us! We wanted to hear your thoughts and feedback about the Community.

Sponsored by the Community Support Committee

20230317 It’s Play Time

Originally Broadcasted March 17, 2023, on ACB Media 5

March 17, 2023

20230317 It’s Play Time Originally Broadcasted March 17, 2023, on ACB Media 5

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

20230316 Let’s Talk Mac

Originally Broadcasted March 16, 2023, on ACB Media 5

March 16, 2023

20230316 Let’s Talk Mac Originally Broadcasted March 16, 2023, on ACB Media 5

This is where we discuss all aspects of the Mac and what it can do. This time, various built-in productivity apps for the Mac. The Highlights were Contacts and Calendar. There was some time for general Mac questions.

20230316 Vispero Presentation – Using JAWS Speech and sound Schemes in Word

Originally Broadcasted March 16, 2023, on ACB Media 5

March 16, 2023

20230316 Vispero Presentation – Using JAWS Speech and sound Schemes in Word Originally Broadcasted March 16, 2023, on ACB Media 5

Participants learned how to use an existing JAWS Speech and Sounds Scheme to locate text with a certain font, color, or other formatting attribute and how to create a new scheme.

Sponsored by Vispero

20230316 I Love Braille

Originally Broadcasted March 16, 2023, on ACB Media 5

March 16, 2023

20230316 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted March 16, 2023, on ACB Media 5

This month's polestar, Debora of Canada, shared her experiences with learning and using braille.

20230315 Untangling Transportation - Magical Advocacy in the Magic City

Originally Broadcasted March 15, 2023, on ACB Media 6

March 15, 2023

20230315 Untangling Transportation - Magical Advocacy in the Magic City Originally Broadcasted March 15, 2023, on ACB Media 6

Untangling Transportation turned one in March, and we celebrated with a magic show. Sunday Edition’s own, Anthony Corona, joined us to discuss the work that two Florida Council of the Blind local chapters and others in the Miami disability community have been doing to advocate for improvements to the region’s paratransit services. Joining Anthony was Justin Acoino, a student at Miami Dade Community College, and the catalyst for an investigative report by a Miami Herald reporter, which helped fuel local efforts to address paratransit challenges in the Magic City. Listeners heard Anthony’s and Justin’s story, and get ready to learn how you can take on these challenges at home.

Sponsored by Accessible Avenue

20230315 It’s Electric

Originally Broadcasted March 15, 2023, on ACB Media 5

March 15, 2023

20230315 It’s Electric Originally Broadcasted March 15, 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 were encouraged to ask their questions, and share their favorite appliances, tips, resources, and recipes.