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20240112 Learn Blind Tech with Desiree Renae Originally Broadcasted January 12, 2024, on ACB Media 5   We covered downloading and basic configuration of the audio recording program Audacity. We also touched a bit on some feedback from listeners regarding accessing karaoke-versions.com using NVDA.

20240111 Berl Colley Leadership Institute–Maximizing Your Use of the ACB Membership Management System (AMMS) Originally Broadcasted January 11, 2024, on ACB Media 6   It is time for ACB affiliates to update their membership lists in preparation for the fast-approaching affiliate certification deadline. The importance of completing all the required fields in the database will … Read more

20240111 Veterans of ACB Membership Meeting Originally Broadcasted January 11, 2024, on ACB Media 6   We welcomed all visually impaired Veterans from all military branches along with any supporting members to join us for our first official Veterans of ACB membership meeting. This meeting served to introduce our board of directors and answer questions … Read more

20240111 Vispero Presentation–Five JAWS Settings for Increasing Productivity in Word Originally Broadcasted January 11, 2024, on ACB Media 5   We showed participants how to access JAWS Quick Settings in Word to increase productivity and efficiency. Attendees learned how to set document-specific Speech and ‘sounds Schemes, obtained important formatting information, read tables, set editing options, … Read more

20240111 I Love Braille Originally Broadcasted January 11, 2024, on ACB Media 5   It was a participatory event, in which participants asked braille-related questions and participants answered them.   Sponsored by East Bay Center for the Blind Subscribe to the I Love Braille email list! Access Archives Email Vileen Shah

20240110 ACB Walk Committee meeting. Originally Broadcasted January 10, 2024, on ACB Media 6   Participants joined the ACB Brenda Dillon Memorial Walk committee for their January meeting. Attendees learned how the 2024 ACB Walk is shaping up. Bring your suggestions and questions and help make this year’s Walk the best.   Sponsored by the … Read more

20240110 Breakfast Recipe swap Originally Broadcasted January 10, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Breakfast might just be the best meal of the day! It doesn’t have to be cereal or eggs and bacon, you can have lots of wonderful things for breakfast. Participants shared their favorite breakfast recipe with us at our next recipe … Read more

20240110 Tuning Up Your Tunes Originally Broadcasted January 10, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Gudrun Brunot and Lisa Brooks for part 1 of a 6-part series designed to enhance your vocal knowledge and skill. Whether you just want to sing better in the shower, or if you want to level up on … Read more

20240109 Helpful Hints on Using Homophones Originally Broadcasted January 9, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Mary Haupt to learn about homophones — words that sound alike but have different meanings and spellings.  Examples: "W A Y", "W E I G H", and "W H E Y" or  "W A I T" and … Read more

20240109 Games to Play with Lady A Originally Broadcasted January 9, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Lucy loves to play games, so participants found out about new games to play with their Lady A devices.