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20260324 AZCB Presents: Building a Resource Legacy with Kenneth Semien Sr.

Originally Broadcasted March 24, 2026, on ACB Media 5

March 24, 2026

20260324 AZCB Presents: Building a Resource Legacy with Kenneth Semien Sr.

Originally Broadcasted March 24, 2026, on ACB Media 5

Participants joined ACB 2nd VP Kenneth Semien Sr. to learn strategies for building state resource networks. Discover actionable tips from his "Partners for Success" initiative to empower members and strengthen local advocacy.

Sponsored by:

Arizona Council of the Blind

20260324 In the Kitchen.....

Originally Broadcasted March 24, 2026, on ACB Media 5

March 24, 2026

20260324 In the Kitchen.....

Originally Broadcasted March 24, 2026, on ACB Media 5

Do Nutrition Facts labels make your brain do somersaults every time you read them — like they are written in secret food-science code rather than English? Think of Nutrition Facts label as a tiny, talkative guide living on your food package that spills the beans on calories, nutrients, and even sneaky added sugars so you know what you are really eating. By checking the serving size, calories, and those % Daily Values, you can play grocery store detective and make choices that match your health vibe — whether you are chasing more fiber or dodging too much sodium.

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20260324 Games to Play with Lady a

Originally Broadcasted March 24, 2026, on ACB Media 5

March 24, 2026

20260324 Games to Play with Lady a

Originally Broadcasted March 24, 2026, on ACB Media 5

Lucy loves to play games, so participants found out about new games to play with their Lady A devices.

20260324 Herbie's Community Cooking Corner

Originally Broadcasted March 24, 2026, on ACB Media 5

March 24, 2026

20260324 Herbie's Community Cooking Corner

Originally Broadcasted March 24, 2026, on ACB Media 5

Participants joined me for another cooking adventure. This time: Potato Chowder with Cream cheese and Bacon with Roasted Carrot and Avocado Salad presented by Mary-ann. If you cook along, you need the following:

·      4 to 5 cups of water

·      8 cups of diced potatoes Yukon gold or red skinned about 4 pounds

·      2 envelopes Lipton Onion soup mix

·      2 8-ounce packages of cream cheese cut into small cubes

·      1 pound bacon cooked and crumbled or chopped.

·      1 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch segments.

·      2 garlic cloves chopped

·      1 shallot, sliced thin

·      1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves or ½ tbsp dried

·      1/4 tsp ground coriander

·      Kosher salt

·      Freshly cracked black pepper

·      1-2 large avocado, peeled and cut into wedges

·      3 cups mixed baby greens

·      1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

·      5 tbsp orange juice

·      2 tbsp Lemon juice

·      1 tbsp red wine vinegar

·      1 tsp red pepper flakes

·      1 to 2 tbsp honey

·      1/2 cup of Feta cheese

·      2 tbsp toasted sunflower seeds

·      2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Herbie takes requests for future recipes or if you want to present a cooking demo.

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20260323 Bookability

Originally Broadcasted March 23, 2026, on ACB Media 5

March 23, 2026

20260323 Bookability

Originally Broadcasted March 23, 2026, on ACB Media 5

Participants joined Meka and other bookish friends of the community as we answered fun questions, gave lots of book recommendations, and extended your book lists to infinity and beyond.

20260323 Invitation to Mcac's Meeting

Originally Broadcasted March 23, 2026, on ACB Media Zoom

March 23, 2026

20260323 Invitation to Mcac's Meeting

Originally Broadcasted March 23, 2026, on ACB Media Zoom

We invited participants to join the Multicultural Affairs committee (MCAC) for its Open community meeting. Learn about MCAC’s activities and share your ideas for its future contributions to the American council of the blind.

Sponsored by:

Multi-Cultural Affairs Committee

20260323 PCB Peer Engagement Presents

Originally Broadcasted March 23, 2026, on ACB Media 6

March 23, 2026

20260323 PCB Peer Engagement Presents

Originally Broadcasted March 23, 2026, on ACB Media 6

Participants were invited to join Pam Shaw and her team while we had a conversation discussing the intersection of blindness and low vision with mental health and wellness. Attendees left with a better understanding of mental health and strategies to protect their well-being.

Sponsored by:

Pennsylvania Council of the Blind

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20260323 Sports Roundtable

Originally Broadcasted March 23, 2026, on ACB Media 5

March 23, 2026

20260323 Sports Roundtable

Originally Broadcasted March 23, 2026, on ACB Media 5

Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.

20260323 AAVL Presents: ACB Media and the ACB Community

Originally Broadcasted March 23, 2026, on ACB Media 6

March 23, 2026

20260323 AAVL Presents: ACB Media and the ACB Community

Originally Broadcasted March 23, 2026, on ACB Media 6

How did ACB Media and the ACB Community get started?

Sponsored by:

Alliance On Aging and Vision Loss

20260322 ACB Membership Focus Call

Originally Broadcasted March 22, 2026, on ACB Media 6

March 22, 2026

20260322 ACB Membership Focus Call

Originally Broadcasted March 22, 2026, on ACB Media 6

Our ACB Membership focus call was on: “Why affiliates should consider adding special interest chapters.” We have the following speakers committed thus far Tim Breitenfeldt, President of Next Gen from WA; Judy August President, Guide Dog Users of FL; and Christy Crespin, VP for California’s Alliance

on Aging & Vision Loss. We heard about the benefits of having a state chapter of a special interest affiliate.

Sponsored by:

ACB Membership Committee

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