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Whether 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 Voiceover Rotor to edit text, check spelling, copy and paste, and more.

Join 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: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/blindfold-roulette/id1038247839

Once 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.

Here's yet another Gaming Lab, this time Cindy and Gabe tell us about another Dice World game called Balut.

It's time for another Game Lab! This week Karen tells us all about an accessible version of Othello and Minesweeper.

This 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.

In 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!

BPI 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!!

Does 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.

Have 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. 

Due 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.

Join Tyson Ernst and Rachel Schroeder for a simple, easy to understand introduction to Screen Readers.

Spend 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.

The 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 you like to see changed? Do you like the "themes? Are there regular features you think we should include that aren't there now? These are just some of the questions we hope you will join us to discuss.

Whether 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.