20221119 Doing Braille Digitally Originally Aired November 19, 2022, on ACB Media 5
All about braille displays and digital braille. Dan Tevelde told listeners all about the Braille and, if there is time, the Mantis.
Email Nikki, the event facilitator if you would like to be a guest facilitator on the call to talk all about your braille display.
20221118 It’s Play Time Originally Aired November 18, 2022, on ACB Media 5
Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.
20221117 New Teaching Method for Blind Piano Students Originally Aired November 17, 2022, on ACB Media 5
Demonstrations of how patterned music is and how learning chords and concepts expedite the learning curve.
Sponsored by Blind Piano Lessons
20221117 Tech Power Hour Originally Aired November 17, 2022, on ACB Media 5
Are you just starting out with an iPhone or iPad? Or you just know enough to get by with your Mac or Windows PC. Join some of your community peers for this one-hour Tech Stop. Participants brought their questions and were ready to learn something new. These community AT trainers would love to share their assistive technology know how with you.
20221117 Audio Description, Pluto Television, Awards Gala, and More Originally Aired November 17, 2022, on ACB Media 5
This year, the 2nd Annual Audio Description Award Gala will be available on Pluto TV thanks to the generosity of our sponsor, Paramount Global. Pluto TV is a free online service that offers hundreds of television channels and thousands of on demand content to view. Participants joined Jonathan Sweet, VP of Accessibility and Technology Compliance for Pluto. He told listeners what Pluto TV is, how to get it, and how to watch the Audio Description Awards Gala. Clark Rachfal, Director of Advocacy and Legislative Affairs for ACB, also joined us to discuss the many other ways to access the AD Awards Gala, including ACB Media, YouTube and more. After that we talked about our favorite topic, Audio Description.
Sponsored by Audio Description Project
20221117 Vispero Presentation Originally Aired November 17, 2022, on ACB Media 5
Participants learned about new features in JAWS and Fusion, smart glance, and the notification history.
Sponsored by Vispero
20221117 I Love Braille Originally Aired November 17, 2022, on ACB Media 5
Dorothy Brown was the polestar of this month. She shared her experience with learning braille at a late age and using it.
Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind Access I Love Braille Archives Subscribe to I Love Braille email list Email Vileen Shah, the event facilitator
20221116 The ins and Outs of the NLS Braille E-Reader Originally Aired November 16, 2022, on ACB Media 5
Participants learned about the NLS Braille E-Reader, and the following topics were covered:
Sponsored by American Association of Blind Teachers
20221116 Untangling Transportation – Unwrapping Air Travel Originally Aired November 16, 2022, on ACB Media 5
The holidays are fast approaching, and millions of Americans will be taking to the air to visit relatives, take vacations, and still traveling for work. Air travel can be stressful for anyone under the best of circumstances. For those of us who are blind or low-vision, air travel offers additional challenges.
In November, we unwrapped air travel, and we had two Stanleys to help us out. Claire Stanley is an ACB member, Guide Dog handler, and public policy Analyst for the National Disability Rights Network. Jenine Stanley is a former President of GDUI, former Director of Community Relations for Guide Dog Foundation in Smithtown, NY, and the Director of Customer Communication for AIRA. Claire and Jenine joined us to discuss everything from traveling with guide dogs, to requesting assistance from airline personnel to tips for using Aira while navigating airports. So, buckle up, put those tray tables in their down position, grab your peanuts and drinks of choice, and bring your own tips and tricks for winging your way through the holidays.
Sponsored by Accessible Avenue
20221116 Recipe Swap – Let’s Give Thanks Originally Aired November 16, 2022, on ACB Media 5
Let’s all give thanks by sharing your favorite Thanksgiving sides recipes. Don’t be a turkey. Come tell us what is the special item you make every year? What do you hope someone else makes for Thanksgiving?