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Despite having talking calculators, computers, and smartphones, some of us like to go back to the basics. Listeners joined Lucy to learn about using the abacus.

Jewel discussed an area of independent living. This week’s discussion area was the process of cooking and making it more accessible. Listeners learned how to tell if food is done; safety around appliances; and about alternative cooking appliances to make cooking easier for people. Email Jewel with your comments, questions, and suggestions.

Making Betty Crocker Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies. Items needed: • 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 cup softened butter • 3/4 cup granulated sugar • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar • 1 egg • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips … Read more

Episode Notes Lively Latin: A lively introduction to Latin and its effect on everyday English. Lessons in Mythology will be included. Class notes can be found at: https://bit.ly/3sX3c2D

Listeners joined us as we helped answer your MacOS, Windows, iOS, and Android questions.

Three children of Holocaust survivors were questioned and shared their memories of their parents.

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

For more than 20 years, Michael Smitherman has never failed to impress ACB convention goers with outstanding Exhibit Halls filled with both new products and services and classic stand-bys we have come to rely on.  Everything from cosmetics to computers, from braille notetakers to braille jewelry. And now, in these days of combined hybrid and … Read more

Listeners joined Jael and learned more about the free app that connects you with the books in your local library. This was not intended to be an instructional session but a workshop to learn about the service and how it works. Sponsored by Hull Foundation and Learning Center

Whether it’s a personal space; a home business office; or an office suite in a commercial building, what low vision strategies do you use to make it a pleasant and productive place to fit your needs and style? Listeners shared their solutions and found ways to make your office work even better for you. All … Read more