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20220401 – VISAbilities – The Joys of Volunteering.

There is no better feeling than to do something that helps make life and learning better for others. Join Terry as she welcomes three special guests who are outstanding volunteers in and around their communities. Sponsored by VISAbilities

Each month, we untangle your most vexing transportation challenges, and this month’s challenge was a big one. If you are blind/low-vision and taking public transit, paratransit, a rideshare service or some other paid transportation service to and from work; school; or for medical trips; your transportation-related expenses are adding up. This month, Chris Peterson, Founder and CEO of Penny Forward, a non-profit organization that provides individuals and organizations with coaching and training in the areas of personal finance and wealth management geared specifically for people who are blind or visually impaired, joined us to discuss strategies for reducing transportation’s bite on your wallet. As usual, we also entertained your transportation-related questions and concerns. Sponsored by Accessible Avenue

Listeners joined ACB Next Generation and Penny Forward as we marched forward into Spring, we talked about ways to stay motivated and resilient against setbacks. We shared some exciting news about how we are marching forward into unfamiliar territory this Spring. After the 1st hour was over we opened the floor to any financial questions … Read more

20220330 It’s Electric:

Listeners talked about the small kitchen appliances they love so much: • Instant Pots • air fryers • slow cookers • and more Listeners shared their favorite appliances, tips, resources, and recipes.

20220330 Presuming Competence

What is presuming competence? How can you or those around you apply it as a blind or visually impaired individual in various aspects of your life? Listeners received answers to these questions and more. Sponsored by Hull Foundation and Learning Center

20220330 Exploring A. T. Guys

Listeners learned about all the products A. T. Guys has to offer. Your one-stop shop for all your access technology needs. • Accessible power banks • foldable Bluetooth keyboards • braille displays • voice recorders • slates • and more Sponsored by A. T. Guys

20220329 Lively Latin

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

20220329 The ins and Outs of Coffee Part 2

Cool beans! Where did this coffee come from? How did it get here? Listeners discussed: • Beans • Roasting • Grinding • how all this influences the final product • What is the decaffeination process like? • Coffee equipment and ethics were also discussed Class notes are available here.

20220329 Basics of Hand Sewing Part 2

Desiree showed listeners how to make a magic pocket that can be turned in to a bag, belt pouch, or secret pocket in your jacket. Sponsored by Hull Foundation and Learning Center

20220329 Games to Play with Lady A

Listeners joined Lucy for a discussion of games you can play with your Amazon Echo Device. New games are discussed every time. Listeners were encouraged to bring their own suggestions.