ACB Media Calendar

Click “Launch Event” to identify the ACB Media stream for each event.

Week of Jun 26th

  • ACB Board Meeting – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 1

    ACB Board Meeting – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 1

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    July 1, 2022

    Launch Event

  • AAVIA and Advocacy Committee: Civil Rights Panel – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)

    AAVIA and Advocacy Committee: Civil Rights Panel – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)

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    July 2, 2022

    We discuss recent achievements, ongoing legal efforts, current risks and opportunities in the courts concerning issues of importance to members of ACB.

    Launch Event

    National Library Service Focus Group (by appointment only) – found in room HH Rome

    National Library Service Focus Group (by appointment only) – found in room HH Rome

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    July 2, 2022

    Join one of four NLS special sessions and provide your feedback on a variety of Collection Development Questions, Text To Speech Options, the NLS Braille Displays, and many other topics. Alice O’Reilly, Chief of the Collection Division and Tamara Rorie, Head of the newly formed Patron Engagement Section and formally the Braille Development Officer, will be gathering information to assist in shaping the future of NLS. We will be discussing upcoming Beta test opportunities, showing the two NLS eReaders, and conducting mini focus groups to obtain your feedback on several upcoming initiatives. To join a session email [email protected].

    ACBS, Blind Activism and Advocacy Panel – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 2 (CEU Eligible)

    ACBS, Blind Activism and Advocacy Panel – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 2 (CEU Eligible)

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    July 2, 2022

    Join ACB Students for our panel on blind activism and advocacy with blind life coach Charlie Kramer and blind video editor, producer, and podcaster Lance Johnson! Come learn just how beautiful self-advocacy can be. Charlie and Lance will discuss their life experiences, outlooks on blindness, and advice for blind students with us.

    Launch Event

    Walking Everywhere! – found in room HH Grand Ballroom Foyer and Heard on ACB Media 1

    Walking Everywhere! – found in room HH Grand Ballroom Foyer and Heard on ACB Media 1

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    July 2, 2022

    Lace 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.

    Launch Event

    Opening General Session – found in room CHI Grand Ballroom and Heard on ACB Media 1

    Opening General Session – found in room CHI Grand Ballroom and Heard on ACB Media 1

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    July 2, 2022

    Launch Event