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Week of Jun 26th
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AABT Breakfast Broadcasting: Past, Present and Future
AABT Breakfast Broadcasting: Past, Present and Future
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July 1, 2023Learn about the fascinating history of broadcasting, explore the current state of broadcasting, and speculate about future trends and changes in the field. Andrea Darlas, Board member of the Museum Of Broadcast Communications, Chicago IL and Senior Director Of Constituent Engagement, University Of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, IL.
Janssen, (a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson) invites you to join them for breakfast and a listening session on life experiences with retina degenerative diseasesJanssen, (a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson) invites you to join them for breakfast and a listening session on life experiences with retina degenerative diseases
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July 1, 2023Janssen, (a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson) invites you to join them for breakfast and a listening session on life experiences with retina degenerative diseases such as age-related Macular Degeneration, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Stargardt, and Leber Congenital Amaurosis. Representatives from Janssen will be present to hear from you and our moderators Dan Spoone, ACB Interim Executive Director, Orlando, FL; Clark Rachfal, Director of Advocacy, Alexandria, VA
Schaumburg GBerl Colley Leadership: We’ve Got to Stop Meeting Like This!Berl Colley Leadership: We’ve Got to Stop Meeting Like This!
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July 1, 2023We, the members of the Difficult Council of the Blind, request the honor of your presence at our chapter meeting. Be prepared for a unique experience. After the meeting, there will be time for discussion that will focus on conducting effective meetings.
Schaumburg EBerl Colley Leadership: Happenings Since the Pandemic from the Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually ImpairedBerl Colley Leadership: Happenings Since the Pandemic from the Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
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July 1, 2023What were the challenges as the Pandemic took hold? How did leaders respond to them? What changes that were made during the Pandemic have continued as we emerge from it? Dr. Janet Szlyk, President and CEO of the Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired will talk with us about how the Lighthouse adapted to the Pandemic and what they are doing as we move forward. She’ll also discuss what they learned from the Pandemic and how it is helping.
Schaumburg GCompassion Fatigue: When Helping You is Hurting MeCompassion Fatigue: When Helping You is Hurting Me
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July 1, 2023What is compassion fatigue? What are the signs? What to do about it? This engaging workshop will help you develop the self compassion tools you need to replenish your inner resources and take back your joy in giving.
Schaumburg EConfidently Communicate with CareConfidently Communicate with Care
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July 1, 2023Communication takes time and practice. Did you know you can not, not communicate? The first step to communicating effectively is to focus on ourselves and the way we talk and listen to each other. Join us as we learn about communication styles and methods at all levels, from exchanges in a professional setting, to advocating for your individual needs. As communicators we’re always a work in progress and by joining us today we hope you will be inspired to better communicate and be better heard.
Schaumburg ERSVA: All about the Illinois Business Enterprise ProgramRSVA: All about the Illinois Business Enterprise Program
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July 1, 2023This session will highlight the Business Enterprise Program in Illinois so participants will learn how they train vendors, the types of facilities they have in the program, and some statistics of relevance: gross sales, number of facilities, number of vendors, etc. They will also learn how blind persons can become a vendor in the state.
Schaumburg G3D Immersive Sound Experience3D Immersive Sound Experience
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July 1, 2023Back by popular demand, come with Tristan Snyder as he takes you on another 3D audio excursion to places real and fantastic. Put on your headphones and tune in to ACB Media to get the full, 3D sound experience, sit back and journey with us as we go from the ordinary to the unbelievable. We’d tell you what to expect, but where would be the fun in that? Life is an adventure, and this is one you won’t want to miss!
Schaumburg ERSVA: Tech it Out!RSVA: Tech it Out!
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July 1, 2023This session will have speakers telling about gadgets and tech used by blind persons. We’ll ask the audience for favorite ones.
Schaumburg GDevices and services accessibility at AmazonDevices and services accessibility at Amazon
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July 1, 2023Amazon obsesses about customer delight, and that includes customers with disabilities. In this session, we will discuss the latest accessibility features for Fire TV, Fire tablet, Echo Show, Echo Frames, and more. We will share more about Prime Video’s journey to make audio descriptions as common as captions, as well as text-to-speech voice improvements. We will also review the suite of award-winning Fire OS accessibility features that have been delighting Amazon’s customers with disabilities for years.
Schaumburg ERSVA: Tips and Tricks for the iPhone and MACRSVA: Tips and Tricks for the iPhone and MAC
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July 1, 2023Listeners will hear about using the iPhone more easily. Some great apps for the phone will also be discussed. You’ll also learn about programs on the MAC. Presenter: Diane Scalzi, Blind Information Technology Specialists Treasurer, Saint Clair Shores, MI
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