20221003 The ACB Board Seeks Member Input on Proposed Policy and Procedure Revisions Originally Aired October 3, 2022, on ACB Media 6 The ACB Board of Directors invited member input on proposed revisions to the American Council of the blind Code of Conduct Policy and Procedures. Sponsored by ACB Board of Directors
20221003 Sports Roundtable Originally Aired October 3, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.
20221003 The Jewish Hour Originally Aired October 3, 2022, on ACB Media 5 This session featured Rabbi Randy Fleisher from the Central Reform Synagogue of St. Louis. He spoke about the significance of the High Holy Days.
20221002 In the Kitchen with Courtney Originally Aired October 2, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Making banana cake. Ingredients: · 1/2 cup shortening · 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed · 1/2 cup sugar · 2 eggs · 1 cup ripe bananas, (2-3 medium) mashed · 1 tsp. vanilla · 2 cups flour or whole wheat flour · 1 tsp. baking soda · 1 tsp. salt · 1/2 cup buttermilk · 1/2 cup nuts, chopped (optional) · 1 can Caramel or Cream Cheese Frosting Dial 662-443-2664 for the ingredients list. Subscribe to ACB Cooks Email List Email ACB Cooks
20221001 Retaining Your Assets – Planning for the Present and Future Originally Aired October 1, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Gerald Kane, Attorney-at-law, talked about trusts, wills, reverse mortgages, and other items of interest to adults, especially those who are older. Participants learned the best ways of retaining assets during their lifetime and ensuring their wishes are honored in the future. Sponsored by California Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss
20221001 ACB Code of Conduct Policy and Procedure Proposed Revisions Originally Aired October 1, 2022, on ACB Media 6 The ACB Board of Directors invited member input on proposed revisions to the American Council of the blind Code of Conduct Policy and Procedures. Sponsored by ACB Board of Directors
20221001 Basic iPhone Class Originally Aired October 1, 2022, 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.
20220930 Its Play Time Originally Aired September 30, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.
20220929 Audio Description People’s Choice Award Balloting Process Originally Aired September 29, 2022, on ACB Media 6 Kim Charlson, Co-Chair of the ACB Audio Description Project, discussed the Audio Description Choice Award voting process. We discussed the process, reviewed the ten finalists for this year’s awards, explained how you can vote online or by phone, and let you know more details about the Audio Description Awards Gala, where the People’s Choice Award will be presented. Sponsored by The Audio Description Project www.acb.org/adp
20220929 How Alt Text Can Tell the Story of Space Originally Aired September 29, 2022, on ACB Media 6 Have you experienced the beauty and awe of the incredible photos taken by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope? The scientists, writers, and educators from the Space Telescope Science Institute wanted to make space accessible for everyone and have created vividly detailed alt text for every photo that has been released. These image descriptions can be found in the Webb’s First Images Gallery under “Download Options.” In recognition of this valuable resource, ACB’s Director of Advocacy & Governmental Affairs, Clark Rachfal, was joined by representatives from the Space Telescope Science Institute and they discussed how their teams have collaborated with one another to make the photos accessible to people who are blind or low vision. This pre-recorded event was followed by time for community sharing on the impact of the beauty of space on those of us who have never seen or can no longer see such amazing imagery.