20240709 1300 Financial Literacy for Students Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Recorder Personal finance is essential to independent and prudent living. As a student, you are in one of the most transformative times of your life. ACBS presented a seminar that can help students gain confidence in a plethora of financial aspects, including taxes, monthly budgets, and available grants and scholarships. Edited By: Doug Hunsinger

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20240708 1430 Fashion Forward-How to Dress to Impress Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Recorder When an event is "business professional", specifically how should you dress? For students and young professionals, the dialogue surrounding fashions and dress codes is confusing, even to those who are sighted. ACBS's event aims to strengthen confidence in personal fashion, inform about appropriate attire in different circumstances, and bring different tips and tricks from visually impaired and sighted fashionistas. Edited By: Darcy Burnard

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20240708 1300 Brick by Brick-Learning Through Lego Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Recorder Legos aren't just a toy. They can teach blind people to be better rock climbers, how to write music, and how to read in braille. Not only that, but blind people can now build Lego sets on their own using text-based instructions from Bricks For the Blind. Participants joined Matthew Shifrin, founder of Bricks For the Blind, and explored how Lego can help you to be a better teacher and learn more about the world around you. And there were free Lego sets! Presenter: Matthew Shifrin, Founder, Bricks for the Blind, Boston, MA Co-sponsored by: AABT, ACBF and FIA Edited By: Darcy Burnard

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20240707 1430 This Old House Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Do you have a to-do list full of home repairs? Does your house need an upgrade? Attendees came to CCLVI's This Old House program to get tips on how to fix the little things that won't hurt your wallet, but make you feel better about your home. Edited By: Michael Babcock

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20240706 1300 Meet Lions from the Knights of the Blind in Washington State Originally Broadcasted July 6, 2024, on ACB Media 2 Meet Lions from the Knights of the Blind in Washington State as they explained how they teach third graders about blindness through activities and use of the book "Grandpa's White Cane". Active Lions, former Lions, and anyone interested in learning more about becoming a Lion was welcome. Edited By: Janet Ingber

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20240628 1530 Focus Your Muse with MuseScore Originally Broadcasted June 28, 2024, on ACB Media 2 Attendees discovered how MuseScore empowers individuals who are blind or have low vision to independently create music scores. Through live demonstrations, attendees will learn to navigate this free and open-source music notation application using keyboard shortcuts and receive guidance on creating digital and hard copy print and braille music scores. Edited By: Michael Babcock

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20240628 1100 Choosing a Braille Device Trainer Originally Broadcasted June 28, 2024, on ACB Media 3 This session explored how you can find a trainer of interest. It offers a practical outline of steps you can take to see just how effective your trainer is likely to be. Edited By: Regina Marie Brink

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20240627 0930 Jacksonville Historical Presentation Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2024, on ACB Media 2 Edited by: Brian McCallen

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20220706 The History and Current Role of Fraternal Benefit Societies Originally Aired July 6, 2022, on ACB Media This session featured representatives of a major Omaha-based fraternal benefit society, explaining the historical and contemporary importance of these organizations. Edited By:  John Gassman

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20220706 ACBRA Program Originally Aired July 6, 2022, on ACB Media Steve Dresser (WA1RTB) demonstrated an accessible interface for the NannoVNA, a low-cost microprocessor-based device for analyzing antenna performance. Edited By: Brian McCallen

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