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Week of Jun 26th
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ACB Board Meeting – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 1
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Berl Colley Leadership: Moving from Safe Spaces to Brave Spaces – found in room CHI 211 and Heard on ACB Media 3 (CEU Eligible)
Berl Colley Leadership: Moving from Safe Spaces to Brave Spaces – found in room CHI 211 and Heard on ACB Media 3 (CEU Eligible)
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July 2, 2022This session will explore strategies to turn safe spaces into brave spaces. Thought-provoking conversations that help you discover what it means to have an inclusive culture; what it takes to sustain a culture that breaks down barriers and works for everyone.
What’s New with JAWS, Fusion, and ZoomText – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 5 (CEU Eligible)What’s New with JAWS, Fusion, and ZoomText – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 5 (CEU Eligible)
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July 2, 2022Join Douglas Gerry for his annual User Group meeting. All skill levels are welcome. We’ll demonstrate and discuss the recent developments and look at what’s coming in 2023. Bring your questions and join the fun as we kick off the 2022 Convention with the JAWS teams from Training, Sales, and Marketing. Receive a special gift for attending!
Berl Colley Leadership – You Belong Here – found in room CHI 211 and Heard on ACB Media 3 (CEU Eligible)Berl Colley Leadership – You Belong Here – found in room CHI 211 and Heard on ACB Media 3 (CEU Eligible)
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July 2, 2022How to Create A Culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. A panel of ACB Leaders share conference strategies and best practices for engaging diverse communities
Furry Tails – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 5Furry Tails – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 5
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July 2, 2022There have been so many Furry Skilled Professionals over the years who will always live in our hearts and memories. Sunday Edition and GDUI want to recognize some of these amazing Guides. Join us as we remember and honor these wonderful dogs and their handlers.
RSVA: All about the Nebraska Business Enterprise Program – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 3 (CEU Eligible)RSVA: All about the Nebraska Business Enterprise Program – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 3 (CEU Eligible)
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July 2, 2022This session will highlight the Business Enterprise Program in Nebraska. Learn how vendors are trained, the types of facilities they have in the program, and some statistics of relevance: gross sales, number of facilities, number of vendors, etc. Also learn how blind persons can become a vendor in the state. Presenters: Eric Buckwalter, CVRCB, NBE Coordinator, Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Lincoln, Nebraska; Jim Jirak, Owner Jirak Enterprises, Omaha, Nebraska.
411 From the IAC: Low Tech, High Tech Fitness Journey – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 5 (CEU Eligible)411 From the IAC: Low Tech, High Tech Fitness Journey – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 5 (CEU Eligible)
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July 2, 2022The Information Access Committee in conjunction with the Get Up and Get Moving Campaign will present on both low tech and high tech options for exercise and tracking your fitness. You’ll hear as members share their journey to better fitness and the devices that helped them along the way. So whether it is a scale, blood pressure cuff, common household item, personal wearable, smart app, or the latest and greatest piece of exercise equipment, there is sure to be something for everyone to help you on your journey to better health.
RSVA: The Value of Randolph-Sheppard Business Enterprises as Career Opportunities – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 3 (CEU Eligible)RSVA: The Value of Randolph-Sheppard Business Enterprises as Career Opportunities – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 3 (CEU Eligible)
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July 2, 2022Learn the benefits of this career option and how states find recruits. Also learn the skills needed and the education and training that is provided. Presenters: Eric Buckwalter, CVRCB, NBE Coordinator, Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Lincoln, Nebraska; John Gordon, Bureau Chief and Acting BEP Director, Illinois Department for the Blind, Chicago, IL; Patrick Martin, RSVF Vendor, Tallahassee, Florida. Co-sponsored by the ACB Rehabilitation Task Force.
411 From the IAC: Unlocking the secrets of shopping – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 5 (CEU Eligible)411 From the IAC: Unlocking the secrets of shopping – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 5 (CEU Eligible)
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July 2, 2022We all do it. We all need to buy things and do it in a way that allows us to be independent and efficient. Learn tips and techniques from top technology experts that they use both for in-person shopping and shopping on the internet. Whether you are looking for managing your store coupons, shopping via Shipt or Instacart, it doesn’t matter. We reveal key things to consider as a part of making you more polished in achieving your everyday shopping tasks.
RSVA: Outlook Enrichment Assistance – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 3 (CEU Eligible)RSVA: Outlook Enrichment Assistance – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 3 (CEU Eligible)
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July 2, 2022What is Outlook Enrichment Assistance? Learn about the differing technologies and skills training that assist those entering the vending program and other careers. Paulette Monthei BSW, MPA, Enrichment Executive Director, Omaha, Nebraska; Alex Curtis, NE Vendor Trainee, Omaha, Nebraska.
Walking Everywhere! – found in room HH Grand Ballroom Foyer and Heard on ACB Media 1Walking Everywhere! – found in room HH Grand Ballroom Foyer and Heard on ACB Media 1
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July 2, 2022Lace up your shoes, grab your water bottle, and be ready to be energized. Join the ACB Walk committee as we gather to raise money for ACB and its affiliates, get some exercise by traversing the halls of the convention hotel and the convention center, and make a grand entrance to kick off the opening general session of the convention.
Opening General Session – found in room CHI Grand Ballroom and Heard on ACB Media 1Opening General Session – found in room CHI Grand Ballroom and Heard on ACB Media 1
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