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20221117 Tech Power Hour Originally Aired November 17, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Are you just starting out with an iPhone or iPad? Or you just know enough to get by with your Mac or Windows PC. Join some of your community peers for this one-hour Tech Stop. Participants brought their questions and were ready … Read more

20221117 Audio Description, Pluto Television, Awards Gala, and More Originally Aired November 17, 2022, on ACB Media 5 This year, the 2nd Annual Audio Description Award Gala will be available on Pluto TV thanks to the generosity of our sponsor, Paramount Global. Pluto TV is a free online service that offers hundreds of television channels … Read more

20221117 Vispero Presentation Originally Aired November 17, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Participants learned about new features in JAWS and Fusion, smart glance, and the notification history. Sponsored by Vispero

20221117 I Love Braille Originally Aired November 17, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Dorothy Brown was the polestar of this month. She shared her experience with learning braille at a late age and using it. Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind Access I Love Braille Archives Subscribe to I Love Braille email list … Read more

20221116 The ins and Outs of the NLS Braille E-Reader Originally Aired November 16, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Participants learned about the NLS Braille E-Reader, and the following topics were covered: A physical description of the NLS Braille E-Reader a brief overview of the device’s features including those which have been disabled other names … Read more

20221116 Untangling Transportation – Unwrapping Air Travel Originally Aired November 16, 2022, on ACB Media 5 The holidays are fast approaching, and millions of Americans will be taking to the air to visit relatives, take vacations, and still traveling for work. Air travel can be stressful for anyone under the best of circumstances. For those … Read more

20221116 Recipe Swap – Let’s Give Thanks Originally Aired November 16, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Let’s all give thanks by sharing your favorite Thanksgiving sides recipes. Don’t be a turkey. Come tell us what is the special item you make every year? What do you hope someone else makes for Thanksgiving?

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

20221115 Let’s Talk Low Vision with Dr. Alibhai Originally Aired November 15, 2022, on ACB Media 5 Dr. Suleiman Alibhai, O.D, F.A.A.O was our special guest this evening. He has been practicing Low Vision Rehabilitation Services in the metropolitan Washington, DC area since 1993. Tonight’s presentation was on “low vision strategies” and was once again … Read more

20221115 Online Shopping – Bringing the Store to Your Home Originally Aired November 15, 2022, on ACB Media 5 There are a variety of services that bring anything from groceries to furniture to your door. Participants talked about what those are, their pros and cons, and how they benefit you as a blind and/or visually … Read more