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20240429 BlindShell 101 and Beyond Originally Broadcasted April 29, 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

20240428 ACB Membership focus call Assisting Affiliates Originally Broadcasted April 28, 2024, on ACB Media 6   This month’s topic was Starting, maintaining, and expanding your affiliate. Speakers were: Frank Welte, President California Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss, on starting an affiliate Danette Dixon, President Washington Diabetics in Action, on maintaining an affiliate Doug … Read more

20240427 Basics With BITS–Conquering the Keyboard Originally Broadcasted April 27, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined BITS, as we get down to basics, and provide a gentle helping hand to assist you in becoming more confident when using your technology. This month, we looked at Conquering the Keyboard. Windows trainer and accessibility specialist … Read more

20240427 Doing Braille Digitally Originally Broadcasted April 27, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Discussing all things digital braille and braille display. This week, we introduced a topic that was in a recent article–pros and cons to using digital braille vs. paper braille. Come and participate in this discussion!

20240426 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted April 26, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

20240426 A Blind View Originally Broadcasted April 26, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Bel for an opportunity to discuss a range of topics on how we relate to the world around us, blind and low vision alike. Remember, your view matters!

20240426 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted April 26, 2024, on ACB Media 5   This episode featured Deborah Joyce, Author of Identity Theft: A Victim’s Search for Justice   Sponsored by: Branco Events

20240426 Learning Blind Tech with Desiree Renae–Braille Sense 6 Continued Originally Broadcasted April 26, 2024, on ACB Media 5   We continued our discussion and walkthrough with Braille Sense 6 from HIMS. If anyone wants to contact me, you can send an email to:   desiree@desireerenae.com  I would love your feedback and any questions you … Read more

20240426 Community Couch–Community Member Spotlight Originally Broadcasted April 26, 2024, on ACB Media 5   This time, we chatted with and got to know three of our community members. There was also time for participation from you to ask questions to the three as well.

20240426 Pathways with Patty Originally Broadcasted April 26, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Bridging the great chasm which separates the Disabled from the non-disabled, what can we as persons who are blind do to complete this mission? What types of information building blocks do you need to build such bridges in your life? Participants … Read more