20230130 BlindShell 101 and Beyond Originally Aired January 30, 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

20230130 Understanding Shortcuts on Apple Devices Originally Aired January 30, 2023, on ACB Media 6

Participants joined Darcy as we began to explore the basics of Shortcuts. This week, we looked at actions and how they connect together.

20230128 ACB Board of Publications Town Hall Originally Aired January 28, 2023, on ACB Media 6

What’s happening with the BOP in 2023? Participants heard from members of the ACB Board of Publications, and they wanted to hear from listeners too! They discussed the annual BOP awards, encouraged people to subscribe to and write for the ACB Voices Blog, share some ACB Braille Forum tips, and more.

20230128 Doing Braille Digitally Originally Aired January 28, 2023, on ACB Media 5

Participants discussed all things relating to braille displays and digital braille. Email Nikki, the event facilitator if you would like to talk about your braille display.

20230128 Florida Council of the Blind Community Call Originally Aired January 28, 2023, on ACB Media 5

Our presenter at our January meeting was James Rosa. He provide a general overview on the Lions Eye Institute (the Eye Bank) and all the efforts being made to help visually impaired individuals in both the transplant and research fields. This would include the cornea transplant surgery, as well as different ocular research developments that this organization has participated in. He is familiar with organ and tissue donation and touched on this subject as well.

Sponsored by Florida Council of the Blind

20230127 It’s Play Time Originally Aired January 27, 2023, on ACB Media 5

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

20230126 Vispero Presentation – Using JAWS Speech History Originally Aired January 26, 2023, on ACB Media 5

We showed participants how to access JAWS Speech History and discussed how they can benefit from this feature.

Sponsored by Vispero

20230126 I Love Braille – Braille Fun Originally Aired January 26, 2023, on ACB Media 5

I Love Braille featured some interesting braille puzzles.

Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind Access I Love Braille Archives Subscribe to I Love Braille email list. Email Vileen Shah

20230125 Access to the Ballot – A History Originally Aired January 25, 2023, on ACB Media 5

Participants joined the Multi-Cultural Affairs Committee to continue to honor DR Martin Luther King JR and learn about the history of voting rights in the United States. We discussed how voter suppression meant to target nonwhite Americans has also caused the suppression of the vote for people with disabilities, especially those experiencing some level of vision loss. We can build coalitions if we increase our understanding of each other's experiences. We have resources on our webpage to assist in this journey.

Sponsored by Multicultural Affairs Committee

20230125 Recipe Swap – Celebrate Sheila’s Birthday Originally Aired January 25, 2023, on ACB Media 5

After three years of calls, this is the first time it has fallen on Sheila’s birthday. Listeners were encouraged to bring a recipe for what you would make if you were at Sheila’s birthday party. Food, drinks, or just come wish her a happy birthday! She hopes you can join the celebration!