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20240620 I Love Braille–June Polestar Originally Broadcasted June 20, 2024, on ACB Media 5 This week Rick Andris was our polestar of June sharing his story about learning and using braille   Sponsored by: East Bay Center for the Blind Subscribe to I Love Braille email list Access Archives Email Vileen Shah

20240620 NVDA Basics Originally Broadcasted June 20, 2024, on ACB Media 5 This week we took a look at creating a portable copy of NVDA, as well as the add-on store, if time permits. For details for this week’s class: Click here

20240620 Vispero-A Review of PDF Navigation With JAWS Originally Broadcasted June 20, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Participants learned how to open and read PDFs in Adobe Reader, plus access them in web browsers like Chrome and Edge.   Sponsored By: Vispero

20240620 How the Word Was Passed-MCAC Book Discussion Originally Broadcasted June 20, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined the Multi-Cultural Affairs Committee to discuss "How the word is passed: a reckoning with the history of slavery across America" DB103908 by Clint Smith. The author tours the monuments and landmarks that tell the story of … Read more

20240619 Its Electric Originally Broadcasted June 19, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Participants talked about the small kitchen appliances they love so much: from blenders to Instant Pots and everything in between! Attendees brought their questions, tips, resources, recipes and accessible appliance recommendations!

20240618 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted June 18, 2024, on ACB Media 5 This time: JC talked to us about his experience making Chocolate Chip cookies. If cooking along, you need the following: 1 cup salted butter softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup light brown sugar packed 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 … Read more

20240618 Hints on Using Homophones Originally Broadcasted June 18, 2024, on ACB Media 5     Participants joined us as we began a brand-new game of "Homophone Bee."

20240617 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted June 17, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.

20240617 BlindShell 101 and Beyond Originally Broadcasted June 17, 2024, 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 … Read more

20240615 Basic iPhone Class Originally Broadcasted June 15, 2024, 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.