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20230105 Cooking Bloopers

Originally Aired January 5, 2023, on ACB Media 5

January 5, 2023

20230105 Cooking Bloopers Originally Aired January 5, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Have you ever had a cooking blooper or disaster? It may have been because of your visual impairment, or maybe not! Participants shared their funny stories about things that have happened to them in the kitchen that they can laugh about now!

20230105 Vispero Presentation

Originally Aired January 5, 2023, on ACB Media 5

January 5, 2023

20230105 Vispero Presentation Originally Aired January 5, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants learned how to use their Vispero products more effectively. Sponsored by Vispero

20230105 I Love Braille

Originally Aired January 5, 2023, on ACB Media 5

January 5, 2023

20230105 I Love Braille Originally Aired January 5, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Quinta Nilla, Vice President National Braille Press, paid tribute to Louis Braille and discussed the role of NBP in promoting braille literacy. Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind Subscribe to I Love Braille email list Access Archives

20230104 Its Electric

Originally Aired January 4, 2023, on ACB Media 5

January 4, 2023

20230104 Its Electric Originally Aired January 4, 2023, on ACB Media 5

Participants heard about breaking in our small new kitchen appliances and using the ones that are tried and true.

  • Instant Pots
  • air fryers
  • slow cookers
  • and more Attendees shared their favorite tips, resources, and recipes.

01032023 lively latin

January 3, 2023

Episode Notes

Lively Latin An introduction to Latin and its effect on everyday English. Lessons in mythology and Roman civilization will be included.

20230103 Unmute Presents

Originally Aired January 3, 2023, on ACB Media 5

January 3, 2023

20230103 Unmute Presents Originally Aired January 3, 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 give you insights into:

  • new apps
  • helpful information to stay up to date on accessibility technology
  • The best podcasts to listen to

Sponsored by Unmute Presents Access Unmute Presents Podcasts

20230103 Games to Play with Lady A

Originally Aired January 3, 2023, on ACB Media 5

January 3, 2023

20230103 Games to Play with Lady A Originally Aired January 3, 2023, on ACB Media 5

Participants joined Lucy for a discussion of games you can play with your Amazon Echo Device. New games are discussed every time. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own suggestions.

20230103 Herbie’s Cooking Corner

Originally Aired January 3, 2023, on ACB Media 5

January 3, 2023

20230103 Herbie’s Cooking Corner Originally Aired January 3, 2023, on ACB Media 5

Making chocolate fudge. Items needed:

  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 2 extra large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1-pound powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups oven-roasted walnuts or pecans
  • Saucepan
  • Mixer
  • 8 by 8 square pan
  • Fridge

Access recipes via Dropbox Subscribe to the ACB Cooks email list Email the ACB Cooks Find Herbie's Cooking Corner on YouTube

20221231 Doing Braille Digitally

Originally Aired December 31, 2022, on ACB Media 5

December 31, 2022

20221231 Doing Braille Digitally Originally Aired December 31, 2022, on ACB Media 5

All aspects of braille displays are discussed. Participants shared any braille technology they received for the holidays. Chanelle talked about her new Hable One, a braille-input device for controlling your iPhone.

Email Nicki, the event facilitator, if you would like to talk about your braille display.

20221229 Let’s Talk Mac

Originally Aired December 29, 2022, on ACB Media 5

December 29, 2022

20221229 Let’s Talk Mac Originally Aired December 29, 2022, on ACB Media 5

Herbie demonstrated an aspect of the Mac and all it can do. Anyone is welcome, regardless of whether you have a Mac. When possible, Herbie drew parallels to windows or iOS for comparisons. How to use the Zoom conferencing platform on your Mac. Listeners learned shortcut keys for:

  • Participating in meetings
  • accessing your account
  • creating meetings
  • checking audio/video settings
  • and more There was time at the end for your questions.

Sponsored by Blind Mac/iOS Users Club

Find Let's Talk Mac on YouTube