ACB Events
701 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe ACB Events feed brings you events that have been streamed live on ACB Media.
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Comminuty Call - Relax, Relieve Stress, and Sleep Easy with Essential Oils
June 26, 2020 02:12 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBLearn how essential oils can help you relax, alleviate stress, and help you sleep better.
Community Call - It's Play Time with Board Games
June 26, 2020 02:05 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBMeka, Nat, and Nancy talk board games on this weeks show!
Community Call - Romance Round Table
June 26, 2020 02:01 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBJoin WCB First VP, Meka White as together we explore the wide and varied world of romance. Come prepared with book and author recommendations, and we’ll discuss why happily-ever-afters are so important.
Community Call - Navigating with Apple Maps
June 26, 2020 01:56 - 1 hour - 138 MBMeka and Matt talk about Apple Maps and navigating by GPS.
Community Call - It's Electric - Instant Pot Magic
June 26, 2020 01:51 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBLearn how the Instant Pot can fit into your daily cooking, tips and tricks for using this popular kitchen appliance, and cookbooks and social groups to support your journey. Co-hosted by Lynn Coats, California and Jeanie Johnson, Tennessee.
Community Call - The Wonderful World of Fantasy
June 26, 2020 01:47 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBCome prepared with your favorite book titles and join Meka White and Shannon Curry as they take you on a journey to another world and discuss all things fantasy. Whether you like swords and sorcery or prefer low-fantasy and everything in-between, you're sure to come away with book suggestions! Join the discussion:
Community Call - It's Electric - The Instant Pot Magic Continues
June 26, 2020 01:44 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBDo you have an Instant Pot or are you thinking of getting one? Jeannie and Lynn share their knowledge and invite you to share yours, as together we learn all about this handy and popular kitchen gem.
Community Call - There's An App For That!
June 26, 2020 01:42 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBCindy and Tyson talk apps for Android and iPhone.
Community Call - Veterans Check-In for 06/08/2020
June 26, 2020 01:38 - 51 minutes - 47 MBIf you are a veteran, or the family of a veteran, join the call to check in with the ACB family and let us know how you are coping with the challenges of the last few months. Hosted by Tyson Ernst (USA) with Jeffry Stroud, VIST coordinator for the Illiana VA region to discuss services for visually impaired veterans through the VA.
Community Call - Play and Chill with Alexa's Skills
June 26, 2020 01:32 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBWe know you can listen to music or ask Alexa questions about the weather, recipes, and the like, but did you know you can also play games and go on adventures? Join Meka and Cindy as together we chat about the many fun skills available on your Echo device.
Community Call - Mini Mall for 06/11/20
June 26, 2020 01:29 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBTime to shop at the Mini Mall. Clearing out some products from the past to make way for the new. Come find a gift for someone special, and maybe that someone special can be you.
Community Call - ACB Radio Round Table for 06/19/2020
June 26, 2020 01:25 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBThis week it's all about convention! Join ACB Radio Staff along with Janet Dickleman discuss our upcoming virtual convention.
Community Call - Working With Text and the Notes App
June 26, 2020 01:18 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBWhether you want to jot down a simple note, create a Christmas list, or write more complex text notes, join Matt Vollbrecht, Certified Apple Teacher, for this session. Learn about the features and functions of the Notes app for iOS, how to add rich text formatting, paragraph styles, images, tables, and much more to your notes. See how to lock private notes, pin favorite notes to the top of the Notes list, make check lists, and how to create collaborative notes. Finally, learn how to use the ...
Community Call - Gaming Lab 15 – Daddy Needs a New Pair of Shoes
June 26, 2020 01:13 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBJoin in with Cindy Hollis and Tyson Ernst as they show you the fun and exciting world of casino games. Virtual cash only! Download Pirate Poker: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pirate-poker/id1490153432 Download Ears Blackjack: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bored-at-work-blackjack/id936501362 Download ear slots: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/blindfold-slots/id1341496956 Download Ears Craps: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/blindfold-craps/id1055024856 Download Ears Roulette: h...
Community Call - Let's Talk Sports - 05-23-2020
June 12, 2020 18:54 - 1 hour - 112 MBOnce again, Dan Spoone and Eric Bridges come together to reminisce, predict, and just have fun chatting about everything and anything sports, and they want you to join in the fun.
Community Call - Gaming Lab 14 - Dice World Balut
June 11, 2020 05:22 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBHere's yet another Gaming Lab, this time Cindy and Gabe tell us about another Dice World game called Balut.
Community Call - Gaming Lab 13 - Accessible Othello and Minesweeper
June 11, 2020 05:21 - 44.1 MBIt's time for another Game Lab! This week Karen tells us all about an accessible version of Othello and Minesweeper.
Community Call - Gaming Lab 13 - Accessible Othello and Minesweeper
June 11, 2020 05:21 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBIt's time for another Game Lab! This week Karen tells us all about an accessible version of Othello and Minesweeper.
Community Call - Gaming Lab 6 - Puzzle Play
June 11, 2020 05:19 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBThis is a Gaming Lab that went missing, but thanks to Cindy we've recovered it. Sorry for the lateness of this podcast. Tyson and Cindy tell us about some puzzle games.
Community Call - ACB Radio Round Table for 06-10-20
June 11, 2020 04:41 - 1 hour - 110 MBIn this second episode with the ACB Radio crew, as we gear up for our virtual National Convention! Hear from several of our team all about this amazing week that’s just around the corner! There will definitely be a chance to ask your questions!
Humpday Horror - A BPI Discussion
June 11, 2020 04:29 - 2 hours - 123 MBBPI life-member Matt is a 20 plus year professional who’s career and personal favorite genre has centered in the horror medium. He will present what is considered the top horror movies, series and books of all time. Additionally he is compiling the best of Audio Described programming available out there. After he presents we will open the discussion for questions and friendly sharing and debate. If Freddie, Jason and Michael Meyers is your go to this is the community discussion for you!!
It’s Electric – Air Fryer and Instant Pot
June 11, 2020 04:27 - 49 minutes - 90.8 MBDoes your kitchen get so hot you have a drink in one hand while you’re standing at the stove or oven? Do you find yourself ordering out to the point where the delivery drivers are like your second family? Well, we have a cure for that. Come join Lynn Coats from California, and Gene Johnson from Tennessee as we discuss the instant pot and air fryer, their uses and what accessories work best. Both guaranteed to keep your kitchen as cool as the rest of the house.
Community Call - ACB Diabetics in Action - No More Needles
June 11, 2020 04:24 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBHave you heard the buzz about changes in the past few years regarding glucose monitoring devices for people with diabetes? Join members of ACB Diabetics in Action to hear a description of Continuous Glucose Monitors and other blood sugar measuring devices on the scene. Issues such as Medicare and insurance coverage will also be discussed.
Community Call - Working From Home - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
June 11, 2020 04:22 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBDue to the current pandemic, many of us have suddenly begun working from home. If this is you, or might become you, join us as we discuss the challenges and benefits of our new working normal. Hosted by Ray Campbell, First VP of ACB.
Community Call - No Geek Speak Arena
June 10, 2020 01:07 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBJoin Tyson Ernst and Rachel Schroeder for a simple, easy to understand introduction to Screen Readers.
Community Call - Pick of the Litter
June 10, 2020 00:46 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBSpend 90 minutes listening to and asking questions of the stars of the Disney Plus docuseries, Pick of the Litter. That’s right, ACB gets to talk with the puppy raisers, dog handlers, and dog trainers from the show and learn what it was like to be followed by a camera crew. Come ready with questions.
Community Call - BOP Forum On the Forum
June 10, 2020 00:41 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBThe board of Publications invites you to participate in our first ever Forum on the Forum. Over the past several years, the BOP has made some pretty significant changes to the ACB Braille Forum and to the ACB E-Forum. We have increased the size of the magazine. We have made "themes" a regular part of the magazine. We have tried to encourage new writers to contribute to the publication. Join us to talk about your magazine. What do you like about it? What do you not like about it? What would y...
Community Call - Cooking with Essential Oils
June 10, 2020 00:33 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBWhether you are new to cooking or fancy yourself as a bit of a foody, come learn how essential oils can be useful in your kitchen. This presentation will include some yummy recipes as well. Join Hayley Agers from Washington for her fifth essential oils presentation.
Community Call - Old Time Radio Isn’t Just In the Past
June 10, 2020 00:25 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBDon’t touch that dial!!! Do you remember listening to shows like “The Shadow?” Or, perhaps comedy shows like Jack Benny that made us laugh across our living rooms? Well, here’s your chance to share memories of those classic shows, and we’ll also focus on contemporary Radio Theater. Hosted by WCB member, Malissa Hudson.
Community Call - Gaming Lab - Incremental Games
May 29, 2020 21:49 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBIt's time for yet another Gaming Lab from ACB. This week it's all about Incremental Games.
Community Call - Gaming Lab 11 - Farkle and 1-4-24
May 29, 2020 21:47 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBWe're back with another ACB Gaming Lab. This time, it's Farkle and 1-4-24 on Dice World!
Community Call - Gaming Lab 10 - 3's and Yatzee
May 29, 2020 21:43 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBMore from the Gaming Lab at ACB. This week we're talking about 3's and Yatzee!
Community Call - Gaming Lab 9 - Text Adventures!
May 29, 2020 21:39 - 51 minutes - 41.4 MBIt's time for another Game Lab from ACB. This one is about Text Adventure games!
Community Call - Gaming Lab 8 - Cards!
May 29, 2020 21:37 - 34 minutes - 29.3 MBYet another Gaming Lab from ACB. This one is all about Cards!
Community Call - Gaming Lab 7 - Triviapalooza!
May 29, 2020 21:35 - 40 minutes - 33.8 MBAnother gaming lab from ACB. This one is all about Trivia!
Community Call - It's Play Time - Knights of the Braille
May 29, 2020 21:32 - 58 minutes - 48.6 MBJoin us for a Q&A with The Knights of the Braille, a blind and visually impaired Dungeons and Dragons group that is open to everyone.
Community Call: All about iMessenger
May 29, 2020 20:56 - 1 hour - 81.9 MBJoin Matt Vollbrecht for another Apple products session as he takes us through the many aspects of iMessenger.
2020 Florida Council of the Blind Convention - Day 1, Segment 1
May 29, 2020 03:26 - 3 hours - 182 MBWelcome to the 2020 Annual Florida Council of the Blind Convention! This segment contains the following: 8:00-9:00 AM: Braille Revival League of Florida (BRLF) 9:00-10:00 AM: Guide Dog Users of Florida (GDUF) 10:00-10:30 AM: Break 10:30-11:30 AM: Technology Committee
2020 Florida Council of the Blind Convention - Day 1, Segment 2
May 29, 2020 03:21 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBThis segment contains the following: 11:30-12:00 PM: Break 12:00-1:00 PM: Inherited Retinal Disease (IRD)
2020 Florida Council of the Blind Convention - Day 1, Segment 3
May 29, 2020 03:17 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBThis segment contains the following: 1:00-1:30 PM: Break
2020 Florida Council of the Blind Convention - Day 1, Segment 4
May 29, 2020 03:15 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBThis segment contains the following: 1:30-2:30 PM: Annual Legislative Seminar
2020 Florida Council of the Blind Convention - Day 1, Segment 5
May 29, 2020 03:12 - 4 hours - 224 MBThis segment contains the following: 2:30-3:00 PM: Break 3:00-4:00 PM: Audio Description and Museums 4:00-5:00 PM Break 5:00-7:00 PM: FCB Awards Ceremony — Speeches from Silver Convention Sponsors, Award Presentations for State, Chapter and Affiliate Awards, and Presentation of Scholarships
2020 Florida Council of the Blind Convention - Day 2, Segment 1
May 29, 2020 03:08 - 2 hours - 130 MBThis segment contains the following: 8:00-8:30 AM: Welcome by FCB’s President Sheila Young, and Speeches from Our Platinum FCB Convention Sponsors 8:30-9:30 AM: Conversation with ACB Presidents Past and Present 9:30-10:30 AM: The ACB National Office, What Happens There
2020 Florida Council of the Blind Convention - Day 2, Segment 2
May 29, 2020 03:03 - 5 hours - 238 MBThis segment includes the following: 10:30-11:00 AM: Break 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Membership, Outreach and Retention 12:00-1:00 PM: Break 1:00-2:00 PM: FCB Annual Town Hall Meeting 2:00-2:30 PM: Break 2:30-3:30 PM: Coalition for the Concerns of the Totally Blind (CCTB) 3:30-4:30 PM: Florida Council of Citizens with Low Vision (FCCLV) 4:30-5:00 PM: Break
2020 Florida Council of the Blind Convention - Day 2, Segment 3
May 29, 2020 02:57 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBThis segment includes the following: 5:00-7:00 PM: Convention Information from ACB President Dan Spoone, and Our Keynote Speaker, Claire Stanley, Hosted by FCB President Sheila Young
Community Call - Community Call - Small Kitchen Electrics and More 1
May 28, 2020 00:10 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBJoin Jeannie and Lynn to talk or learn about small kitchen electrics and other kitchen helpers especially nice for those of us who are blind or visually impaired. This week’s focus will be on knives with covers, butcher’s glove for the hand that isn’t using a knife, different manual vegetable prep things, can openers that don’t leave sharp edges, and so on.
Community Call - This Week at the Mini Mall
May 27, 2020 00:14 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBTime to shop at the Mini Mall. New products just waiting for you to come by and browse.
Community Call - Keeping Virtual Meetings Real
May 26, 2020 16:07 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBAs more of us are using Zoom for our formal meetings or social gatherings, sometimes they can feel a bit overwhelming for the organizer and frustrating for the participants. Join Cindy as she shares tried and true tips for holding a virtual meeting, touching on some basic Etiquette, and hopefully providing tools you can use on your next call.
Community Call - Poetry Plus
May 24, 2020 02:36 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBCome and share your creative talents! Annie Davis from Ohio leads this sharing of original poetry, song, short prose, or read from an author you love! Or if you just want to come in and cheer your friends on, we welcome that too!
Community Call - Let’s Talk Sports
May 24, 2020 02:29 - 1 hour - 106 MBOnce again, Dan Spoone and Eric Bridges come together to reminisce, predict, and just have fun chatting about everything and anything sports, and they want you to join in the fun.