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Events in June 2023
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The CVTA Explained
The CVTA Explained
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June 22, 2023The Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act (CVTA) would update existing regulations to ensure better and easier access to a variety of technology for people who are blind, low vision, or DeafBlind. Panelists will discuss the writing of the bill and what improvements it promises. Moderator: Kim Charlson, Co-Chair, ACB Audio Description Project Steering Committee, and Co-Chair, FCC Disability Advisory Committee, Watertown, MA
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Text to Speech, Artificial Intelligence and You
Text to Speech, Artificial Intelligence and You
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June 23, 2023The future is quickly approaching and now is the time to learn just how it will be effecting you. Come learn from our panelists what the near future of audio production holds for those of us who rely on audio to read, access video and interact with the world around us. What will Talking Books become? Will we continue to rely on live describers? Join the conversation and give a listen to just how far we have come.
AI and the Big BoysAI and the Big Boys
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June 23, 2023What do Microsoft, Google, Apple and Amazon have in common other than they are well funded, massive and have an incredible workforce at their disposal? They are all looking to reinvent themselves to remain relevant. Come hear what each company is up to in the artificial intelligence space and what they hope the future will hold. We hope for samples of what they have achieved and some blue skying on how all of this will play out for those of us who are blind.
This is my Story, This is my SongThis is my Story, This is my Song
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June 23, 2023It has been said that Mental Health is a journey, not a destination, and each of us has a unique story when it comes to our experience. Join us as three people share their stories of strength, courage and hope. Each panelist will end their presentations with a song that inspires them.
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The Unique Matching Process
The Unique Matching Process
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June 24, 2023A presentation discussing the unique matching process and things to consider while matching a Leader Dog to a client. Also covered will be how instructors go about this complex process. Alyssa Otis, GDMI/Outreach Specialist, Leader Dogs for the Blind, Rochester Hills, MI.