20220128 Apple Presentation – Mastering the Tube

We have all been there. Someone asks us to find a kids video out there on YouTube, or we want to look up a popular video, but navigating the app can be challenging. Listeners joined Apple Teacher, Matt Vollbrecht and the TTJ Team, as they discussed one of the most sought-after topics in tech: how … Read more

20220211 – VISAbilities – Congressional Guidance, the Grubb Way – 1900.

Congressional Guidance, the Grubb Way: Terry welcomes long-time Capitol Hill climber and experienced advocate, Debbie Grubb. Her clear and effective strategies for how to find the right person in our Congressional offices; templates for the communications; and persistence are all on the menu. Debbie will share the techniques she has used that have made Florida … Read more

20220125 ACB History Book Discussion

We discussed chapters 20-22 in the book, The Unseen Minority: A Social History of Blindness in the United States, by Frances A. Koestler, copyright 1976 and 2004 by the American Foundation for the Blind. The 1976 edition is available in BARD, and the 2004 edition is available on Bookshare. Listeners joined us and were a … Read more

20220124 Entering the Workforce

Juan discussed the numerous factors that participate in employment as a person who is blind or visually impaired. From job searching to vocational training to the interview, listeners shared their wide range of experiences and perspectives.

20220123 In the Kitchen with Courtney and Kerry

Courtney made her favorite chicken curry recipe. Ingredients needed: ·       1 LB boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into 1-inch pieces ·       2 teaspoons curry powder ·       1/1/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper (optional, to taste) ·       3/4 teaspoon salt ·       1/4 teaspoon pepper ·       1/2 cup chopped onion ·       1 tablespoon canola oil ·       1 … Read more

20220120 Financial Sense¢ – Handling Debt

Many said reducing debt was one of their goals in 2022, so we talked through our options for paying down debt and how they might impact our credit score. The first hour was reserved for the topic of the day and the last half hour for any financial questions. Sponsored by ACB Next Generation