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20231017 Helpful Hints on Using Homophones Originally Broadcasted October 17, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Mary Haupt to learn about homophones — words that sound alike but differ in spelling and meaning. Examples: "M E A T," "M E T," and "M E T E" and "R A I N," "R E I … Read more

20231017 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted October 17, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Herbie for another cooking adventure. This time: Heidi came back and showed us her Apple Oatmeal Raisin cookies. If cooking along, you will need the following: 1/2 Cup(s) (1 stick) plus 6 tablespoons butter softened. 3/4 Cups firmly packed brown sugar … Read more

20231016 Get the Scoop Originally Broadcasted October 16, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined Kaila and Bel to tell the story behind their answer to the Daily question. Attendees chose one of the previous week’s questions and gave us the full scoop!   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20231016 Taking Care of Our Mental Health Originally Broadcasted October 16, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Disclaimer: The purpose of this group is for peer support only. It is not a therapy group, will not be facilitated by a health care professional, and does not purport to provide mental health services.   This week we … Read more

20231016 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted October 16, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20231016 BlindShell 101 and Beyond Originally Broadcasted October 16, 2023, 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 by … Read more

20231014 ACB Home, Garden, and Agriculture–No-dig Garden Originally Broadcasted October 14, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Mike returned to talk about gardening without digging or tilling. This applies to both in-ground and container gardening.   Subscribe to our email list.   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20231014 Doing Braille Digitally Originally Broadcasted October 14, 2023, on ACB Media 5   All about digital braille and braille displays. This week, we talked IOS 17 braille updates, as well as a brief demo of split braille in the JAWS 2024 public beta.   Email Nicki   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20231013 A Blind View Originally Broadcasted October 13, 2023, 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, as individuals who have been blind since birth. Those who experienced sight loss later in life are encouraged to join … Read more