Wednesday Coffee Club
204 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago -Join us live for the coffee club, Wednesdays from 9 to 11 AM Eastern, 6 to 8AM pacific. We discuss current issues, cooking, books, new and relevant technologies and product demos. Join us using zoom Conference to ask questions or share your knowledge, using either your computer, iPhone, Android phone, or telephone.
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How to make fruitcake.
November 30, 2022 16:18 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBThe panel talked about their thanksgiving dinner. With [prices so high, why are people still using Schwan's and QVC? to get involved in ACB community send an email to [email protected] and ask to be put on the list. Every day, you will receive an email with the schedule for the day and all of the zoom links. Chris gave a recipe for peanut clusters.
Happy Thanksgiving and we are thankful.
November 23, 2022 16:11 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBWhich Aira plan is right for you? Chris gave a recipe for Scotch Crunches Chris and Dave did a demo of the duo slow cooker.
?Did you have a successful voting experience.
November 09, 2022 18:22 - 1 hour - 104 MBPanel discussed difference between over the counter and hearing aids you receive from an audiologist. AT&T discontinuing all operator and directory assistance services in January 2023. Bill gave a shoutout to Aira desktop. Discussed ways to find out who to vote for in elections. Chris and Dave did a demo of the Sun Joe leaf blower.
Did you know Walmart Plus is $50.00 off.
November 02, 2022 16:16 - 1 hour - 101 MBWalmart Plus is on sale at half price for $49 until black Friday. You can now edit your substitutions in the Walmart app. Discussed accessibility of self-checkout kiosks in grocery stores. Chris gave a recipe for pumpkin pie.
New software to help you become more productive.
October 26, 2022 16:09 - 1 hour - 103 MBCoffee Club Notes for October 26, 2022 Games Galore and More is a website that features interactive games. The website is: gamesgalore.com djintelligence.com has categories of songs for weddings. Jenny and Mike talked about Biblos. a program that scans, reads PDF files, has an editor, and can emboss in braille. Chris gave a recipe for Pumpkin cookies.
prescription safety awareness month.
October 19, 2022 15:43 - 1 hour - 102 MBPrescription safety awareness month. Ran a demo from Blind Abilities of the ScripTalk app by Envision America. Scriptability provides labels in large print, braille and the talking ScripTalk reader and app for Android and iPhone. 800-890-1180 envisionamerica.com getrim.app can help you diagnose computer problems remotely. Caller asked a question about Aira and use with the iPhone 6. Caller gave information about a fundraser for the Maplewood Lion's club from Farmstead Nutst and ...
Lookout from Google
October 12, 2022 16:20 - 1 hour - 103 MBBill shared a demonstration of Google Lookout. presented by David Olsen. Is it hard to switch from Apple to Android cell phones? Mike says yess Jenny says no. Chris gave a recipe for apple cobbler.
Jeff and his new iPhone.
October 05, 2022 15:53 - 1 hour - 110 MBMike has created a website with the best accessible apps for IOS. Jeff has problems with iPhone 14 pro. Windows 11 has a text caption feature that lets you record text of a conversation such as Zoom. There is also a dictation feature available. Had a discussion about brand Loyalty. Why do people stick with a brand even if there is something cheaper. Chris gave a recipe for apple crisp.
A lot of new software and useful programs.
September 28, 2022 15:43 - 1 hour - 107 MBAntagora is a calendar program for Windows 11. TCA Media downloader is a program for pulling media from YouTube. getrim.att is the website to go to for the remote incident manager from pneuma solutions. discussed EasyReader and Bookshare which have made major improvements to their apps. Bookshare has a reader that can be used in your web browser. Chris gave a recipe for raw apple cake.
Talkin tech and a lot of useful information.
September 21, 2022 15:50 - 1 hour - 107 MBOpen lines. Some people told stories of cooking mistakes. Talked about how to find out if your district offers accessible voting. Mike and Bill talked tech.
Braille and more Braille
September 14, 2022 16:05 - 1 hour - 109 MBAfter the panel it was open phonelines. Polar seltzer water is flavored carbonated water with no sugar. Had discussion about the importance of braille and handwriting for sighted kids. Dave talked about repairing braillewriters. Talked about preserving the life of your Victor Stream. Suggested using magnetic cables instead of the original cable that you push into the port. The port on the motherboard can easily be broken. Chris gave a recipe for Chicken and stuffing bake.
Envision Glasses demo
September 07, 2022 15:24 - 1 hour - 109 MBChris and Dave did a demo of Aira and the Envision glasses. For more information and to request a free personal demo go to: letsenvision.com Chris gave a recipe for Ruth's Apple Crisp.
We are the experts this week Chris and Dave are gone.
August 31, 2022 15:19 - 1 hour - 108 MBCoffee club notes for August 31, 2022 Discussed some tech issues. Mike talked about robots helping seniors in a nursing home remember loved ones. Fran asked which appliance you would use the most the Instant pot or the air fryer? Bill is giving away an iPhone 10XR. send a email to [email protected]
It's all about the glasses.
August 24, 2022 17:03 - 1 hour - 102 MBDiscussed the Envision glasses and working with an Aira agent. You can find out more by going to: letsenvision.com Chris gave a recipe for Farmer Caserole.
A new way to scan your mail.
August 17, 2022 15:40 - 1 hour - 109 MBBill did a demo of reading mail with Google Lookout and the Braille Sense Mini. To help line up the document you can get a Belkin B2B tablet stand. He also did a demo of the other features of the Braille Sense Mini. Charles did a quick demo of the Blind Shell Classic II using Amazon Alexa. Did a session of ask Chris and Dave. Talked about ways to save on groceries. Had a discussion about whether we would want sight if we could get it.
The Blind shell 2. Lots of progress.
August 10, 2022 16:14 - 1 hour - 109 MBMike talked about remote incident manager. a piece of software that allows you to work on someone elses computer. to find out more, go to www.getrim Discussed new features of the Blind Shell Classic II. Wdcb public radio on Saturday afternoon is going to play an interview with Helen Keller. The website is wouldcb.org Talked about fraudulent credit card transactions. You can check your credit with creditkarma.com Chris gave a recipe for crockpot chicken.
?How do you scan you mail.?
August 03, 2022 16:01 - 1 hour - 109 MBGail asked about what to do when her computer locks with a DCM window message. Use control, shift, escape to bring up a program manager. Discussed strategies for scanning mail. Apps such as Envision AI, Sulivan Plus, lookout and others. Talked about the new Joule oven which is comparable to the June oven and is made by Breville. It connects to your wifi easier than the June. Though it doesn't have a probe, you can use a wireless probe called a meaterblock. Chris gave a recipe for...
?Who wants a talking VCR.
July 28, 2022 14:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBSomeone asked about why they received a message about their e-mail account being out of date. Many mail servers are changing security. Microsoft accessibility help desk 800-936-5900. Lots of talk about VCR's. Connie offered to give someone her talking VCR because she can no longer use it with her tv. Talked to Sharon about getting a guide dog. CHRIS gave a recipe for chicken pot pie made with Grand Biscuits.
?how are you dealing with the heat and increased covid cases.
July 20, 2022 16:11 - 2 hours - 110 MBOpen panel discussion. If you are lactose intolerant and need calcium, try Almond Breeze milk. There is no sugar added and it is flavored with vanilla. Asked the panel about their favorite restaurants. Charles asked about a bluetooth speaker with tone controls. AT Guys has the Storm Pro which has tone controls. A caller asked if we remembered what we were doing when man landed on the moon. Why did so many people get COVID at the conventions?
Reactions from the blindness consumer conventions.
July 13, 2022 15:59 - 1 hour - 108 MBDiscussed with the panel attendance at the convention.Mike Lauf has added accessible Android apps to laufware.comChris gave a recipe for Easy Pepper Steak
Accidents happen.
June 29, 2022 15:37 - 2 hours - 110 MBDiscussed how the stove got turned on to melt the air fryer without either of us turning it on. People shared kitchen accidents. 613-731-5800 the company that makes the Note Teller. accessible Covid Tests 800-232-0233 Outlook 2013 to delete a folder, press shift F10 then the delete key. Chris gave a recipe for Chicken Supreme
How about that iPhone SE3.
June 22, 2022 15:22 - 1 hour - 100 MBOpen phones for the first hour. Sullivan Plus is a good scanning app for Android and IOS. Chris and Dave did a demo of the Cosori Aero Blaze
This week it's time to pay it foward
June 15, 2022 15:19 - 1 hour - 106 MBThis week we talk about Go Go Grand Parents Which provides a number of services to visually impaired individuals.
Vitamix.
June 08, 2022 15:55 - 1 hour - 104 MBChris, Dave and Jan did a demo of the Vitamix Pro 750. vitamix.com priced from $350 to $650.00 800-848-2649
This week it's all about keeping safe against Covid and vaccination.
June 01, 2022 15:23 - 1 hour - 110 MBThis week we talk about Covid safety, and the value of getting vaccinated. We also talked about weather and lunar eclipse.
It is all about shaving and Scentsy products for the home
May 25, 2022 15:26 - 1 hour - 109 MBThis week we learn about the best shaving products. Nextup Donna Walker spoke about Scentsy products for the home, found on the Web at https:/scentsy.com
?how do you successfully shop.
May 18, 2022 15:44 - 1 hour - 102 MBGrocery by phone is company that places Instacart orders for people who do not have or can't use a cell phone. Why aren't people going back to work after Covid? Chris and Dave did a demo of a wireless doorbell.
Useful tips.
May 18, 2022 02:48 - 1 hour - 103 MBDiscussed price gouging by companies and stores. When using the Walmart app, choose in store only to keep your items from being shipt instead of delivered. Should a company be able to sell software that is several years out of date? Having trouble removing cooked on food from pans? Use Dawn Direct Foam and a scour daddy to remove it. Sometimes you can put a little soap and water in a pan and boil it to get food off. Someone also suggested using baking soda to foam the food off. ...
?what do you do if.
May 06, 2022 00:34 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBWhat do you do about a cleaning service that doesn't show up? Why don't people want to give an address? Why do they hide their numbers? Julie revisited the topic of which phone to buy. Breathe by James Nestor is a book available on BARD that discusses how breathing correctly helps you sleep. Chris gave a recipe for Lemon Berry spritzer
Windows 11 and air fryers really!
April 27, 2022 18:54 - 1 hour - 109 MBBill discussed a few changes to the Legend. Two new email links: [email protected] and [email protected] Amazon disability number: 888-283-1678 they will also have specific help with the echo devices. Chris gave a recipe for chicken helper.
Time to travel.
April 22, 2022 01:02 - 1 hour - 108 MBDiscussed tips and tricks for traveling in airports. Open phones discussed the Lyrq scanner and the Mantis Q40. Chris gave a recipe for frozen pudding sandwiches.
Spoken RX
April 13, 2022 18:49 - 1 hour - 109 MBDebbie Hill gave a presentation on using the CVS app (spoken RX) to receive accessible drugs. the toll free number to CVS 800-746-7287 Chris gave directions on how to dye eggs.
Laufware.com best accessible software.
April 06, 2022 16:48 - 2 hours - 110 MBBill and Mike gave a demo of laufware.com. shortcutworld.com is a great place to find keyboard shortcuts for popular software. broadcastify.com is a good site to check out police scanners. Chris and Dave did a demo of a salt dispenser. The prodyne 1-touch salt dispenser. Chris gave a recipe for chicken caserole.
BlindShell Classic 2 Cell Phone
April 01, 2022 00:28 - 1 hour - 104 MBCoffee club notes for March 30, 2022 Michael Babcock, from A T Guys gave us information about the Blind Shell Classic 2. Chris and Dave did a demo of the Meter Block. The block contains 4 wireless probes. Chris gave a recipe for carmelized chicken wings or legs.
Everything Tech
March 16, 2022 16:07 - 2 hours - 110 MBThis week we discuss Web browsers, and the new Iphone Se
So much to be thankful for.
March 11, 2022 16:18 - 1 hour - 108 MBAnswered questions about using Jaws to select items in a combo box. Highlights from the Apple event: a new iPhone SE for $429 with financing. A new iPad air and the iPhone 13 in different colors. Friday baseball will be broadcast on Apple TV. Chris gave a recipe for a microwave meatloaf.
?what was or is your biggest fear.
February 16, 2022 17:16 - 1 hour - 109 MBBill threw out the topic of how to handle aprehension. Discussed the benefits of using a pellet grill. Chris gave a recipe for air fried meatloaf.
The buzzword is advocacy
February 02, 2022 19:20 - 2 hours - 110 MBThis week it is all about advocating for your self. Bill tells us about his experience with CVS, and Michael talks about Aira and the NFB and accessible Covid testing. Chris and Dave provide a demo of 7-in-1 Work Bench, available from QVC. Finally Chris provides us with a recipe for Pound Cake.
A lot of tech news this week.
January 28, 2022 16:03 - 1 hour - 106 MBIn home Covid tests are inaccessible. Chris asked about the cardio mobile app. Mike talked about ibios a free ocr program. Besync has been fixed. The my programs problems have been fixed. Talked to George Mason who has a show on the legend on Thursday afternoon from 3 to 5 p.m., playing music from the '50's and the '60's. Chris gave a recipe for Paul Bunyan Cookies
?Would you let a third party help you read your covid test.
January 19, 2022 16:38 - 1 hour - 101 MBDiscussed experiences with the CPAP machine. Where to get Covid tests? Who would you get to read the home test? Chris gave a recipe for Pigs in a Blanket.
New beginnings and welcome back.
January 12, 2022 17:17 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBMike talked about working with Reaper. You can record audio and video. Talked about Luna RSS for PC. Casori has broken the app so that you can't change the time and temperature when you create your own recipe. Deregister your Amazon device before giving it to someone else. Chris gave 2 recipes for appetizers. Pink Dip and Buffalo Chicken Dip.
The updated sunshine report.
December 15, 2021 16:37 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBDiscussed good weather apps for finding out about warnings in your area. Should I get a power generator? Mike talked about the Casori air fryer which can be controled by the iPhone app or google or Alexa. Talked about trends in podcasting. Lots of people broadcasting on youtube and facebook. Amazon tv getting sluggish? you may need to delete some apps. Chris gave a recipe for peppermint patty cookies.
Talkin electronics today.
December 08, 2021 16:51 - 1 hour - 96.6 MBDiscussed new software and electronics. General conversation with callers and finished up a feature on favorite restaurants.
All about hearing miracles.
December 01, 2021 16:51 - 1 hour - 105 MBlind Shell classic 2 now has the Legend on it. Crazy Richard's sells all natural peanut butter. 614-889-4824 [email protected] CVS now offers spoken RX to read prescriptions. Chris gave a recipe for banana pudding. Chris and Dave did a demo of the Instant Brand Wifi crockpot.
Happy Thanksgiving.
November 24, 2021 16:49 - 1 hour - 109 MBChris gave suggestions for storing and organizing spices. A good set of cookware is also essential. Chris gave a recipe for Pumpkin pie.
Those hard to find items for Thanksgiving. ?is windows 11 really sping on you. Not.
November 17, 2021 16:43 - 1 hour - 81 MBTalked about dumb things people say to blind people in the medical field. 609-531-0752 The Bakery Company for fresh baked pies shipped to you. Neuma Solutions has a program for inaccessible PDFS call Scribe. Dave did a demo of the Bose SoundLink Color. 800-367-4008 is the number for Bose. Chris gave a recipe for Apple Crisp.
To cut the chord or not.
November 10, 2021 17:07 - 2 hours - 111 MBJeff and Bill talked about cord cutting. Start with a tv that talks. Often by the time you get a streaming service for the cable channels, you've spent as much as cable tv. Chris gave a recipe for classic green bean casserole.
We are talking new cordless vacuums.
November 03, 2021 16:03 - 1 hour - 107 MBalked about the difference between SSI and SSDI. Chris and Dave did a demo of a new Dyson sweeper. The Dyson V15. Talked about talking blood pressure guages.
Connie's story.
October 27, 2021 15:47 - 1 hour - 106 MBRss reader for podcasts and newsfeeds. Connie was a Covid survivor and was our special guest today. With Amazon News on Fire tv you can watch news channels throughout the country. Also with Amazon Live you can watch local channels throughout the country. Jaws 2022 is now released.
Libre 2to check your blood sugar.
October 21, 2021 00:20 - 1 hour - 108 MBShould you switch to windows 11? Bill talked about his experience with the new Freestyle Libre 2. CVS is releasing an app called Spoken RX. They will also be providing a free tag reader for prescriptions. CVS is also working with Shipped to deliver your medicine to your home the same day.