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Week of Jun 26th
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On Site and Streamed: AABT Virtual Breakfast & Program: The Statue of Liberty – The Rest of the Story. – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 2
On Site and Streamed: AABT Virtual Breakfast & Program: The Statue of Liberty – The Rest of the Story. – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 2
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July 2, 2022The history of the Statue of Liberty – A humorous and insightful program from the most requested historical speaker in Nebraska! Presenter: Darrel W. Draper, Plattsmouth NE.
On Site Event: AABT Breakfast and Program: The Statue of Liberty – The Rest of the Story. – found in room CHI 215On Site Event: AABT Breakfast and Program: The Statue of Liberty – The Rest of the Story. – found in room CHI 215
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July 2, 2022The history of the Statue of Liberty – A humorous and insightful program from the most requested historical speaker in Nebraska! Presenter: Darrel W. Draper, Plattsmouth NE.
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.
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
Making Gay History – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 2Making Gay History – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 2
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July 2, 2022Friend to BPI and frequent collaborator, Eric Marcus of Making Gay History Podcast joins us to highlight the moments in the LGBTQ fight for equality that changed our world and the course of our history.
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.
Safety Education Empowering Defense Intro Workshop – found in room HH Merchant (CEU Eligible)Safety Education Empowering Defense Intro Workshop – found in room HH Merchant (CEU Eligible)
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July 2, 2022Reservations about traveling independently? Do you avoid using your white cane simply because you fear it places a target on your back? Are you one of thousands of Americans who have been physically or sexually attacked? Well you’re not alone, and the team at STRIVE4YOU want to share our one-of-a-kind safety education & self-defense program that has been specifically designed by and for people with disabilities during one of two introductory workshops. The SEED program of STRIVE4YOU’s mission is to create a culture of safety and security for all, implementing a holistic circle of services training body, mind, and spirit. Join us as we explore essential techniques for keeping us safe at home and while we are getting out and active in our communities. Learn how what we say and how we say it can empower us. You will also be introduced to some of our hands-on techniques, the SEED Functional Foundations, situational awareness, and various other important self-defense topics. These in-person workshops give participants an opportunity to see how practical and efficient our SEED system of techniques are, while providing a welcoming environment for truly meaningful safety education discussions, especially as they pertain to specific concerns within the disability community.
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.
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.