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Events in June 2023
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ACB Convention Call to Order
ACB Convention Call to Order
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June 19, 2023Adoption of Standing Rules and Credentials Report
ACB Convention Call to Order (Spanish Translation)ACB Convention Call to Order (Spanish Translation)
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June 19, 2023Adoption of Standing Rules and Credentials Report
Nominating CommitteeNominating Committee
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June 19, 2023The Nominating Committee room will open at 7:30PM. The doors will be locked at 8:00PM.
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Resolutions
Resolutions
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June 20, 2023First reading of Constitution and Bylaw Amendments. Consideration of Resolutions 01, 02, 03, 04 and 06.
Resolutions (Spanish Translation)Resolutions (Spanish Translation)
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June 20, 2023First reading of Constitution and Bylaw Amendments. Consideration of Resolutions 01, 02, 03, 04 and 06.
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Exhibit Hall Overview
Exhibit Hall Overview
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June 21, 2023Take a virtual tour of our 2023 Exhibit Hall. Exhibitors share what they will be offering at their booth. Obtain contact information and hear about convention specials.
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Best Practices for Managing Type I and Type II Diabetes
Best Practices for Managing Type I and Type II Diabetes
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June 22, 2023Cleveland Clinic Diabetes Professionals will discuss current best practices and latest changes/recommendations in managing Type I and Type II Diabetes.
Envision: A look at the Past, the Present, and the FutureEnvision: A look at the Past, the Present, and the Future
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June 22, 2023In this presentation, Karthik dives into some of the features of the Envision glasses as well as new and exciting features that will be coming to the Envision glasses very soon. There will be time for questions from the audience. Presenter: Karthik Kannan, Envision – Chief Technology Officer/Co-Founder The Hague, Netherlands
VIVA Business MeetingVIVA Business Meeting
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June 22, 2023Guide Dog Schools UpdateThe CVTA ExplainedThe 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
Updates on NLS’s Foreign Language OfferingsUpdates on NLS’s Foreign Language Offerings
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June 22, 2023Learn what’s new and exciting with the Foreign Language Collection of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, and get your questions answered. Presenter: Kelsey Corlett-Rivera, Foreign Language Collections Librarian, National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Chevy Chase, MD. Co-sponsored by IRC and MCAC.
Web Accessibility, Defining the ProblemWeb Accessibility, Defining the Problem
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June 22, 2023What is web accessibility and why is it important Share real-life testimonies of the lack of accessibility and the immpact on people’s lives What has ACB done for web accessibility and why are we truly here? Understanding the digital divide of web accessibility from a legal and end user perspective
ACBRA Business MeetingACBRA Business Meeting
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June 22, 2023FIA Business MeetingFIA Business Meeting
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June 22, 2023Guide Dog School Updates ContinuedThe Continuous Rise of Antisemitism & Anti-Zionism: The Situation & SolutionsThe Continuous Rise of Antisemitism & Anti-Zionism: The Situation & Solutions
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June 22, 2023This workshop will give statistics from the Anti-Defamation League. Solutions will be offered and events on college campuses will be discussed. Everyone is welcome.
More from the Streaming ServicesMore from the Streaming Services
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June 22, 2023Back by popular demand! Representatives from major streaming services will discuss how their organizations make their programming accessible now and what they’ve got planned for the future. Moderator: Carl Richardson, Co-Chair, ACB Audio Description Project, Brighton, MA Invited Streaming Services include: Apple+, Disney+, HULU, HBO Max, Netflix, Prime Video, Paramount+, and Showtime
Responsible AI is Accessible AI: Microsoft’s approach to the future of accessible technologyResponsible AI is Accessible AI: Microsoft’s approach to the future of accessible technology
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June 22, 2023AI is rapidly transforming the digital world. We aim to build inclusively by focusing on three principles; build accessibly, include data sets that repesent disability, and innovate. Join us to learn about our approach and AI’s usage within our products.
What is Advocacy?What is Advocacy?
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June 22, 2023Join us to define advocacy. We will share all the different ways that you can advocate. You will hear from each of our panelists for the next two sessions as they share one tip for you.
Lessons in Leadership – Getting Off to a Good StartLessons in Leadership – Getting Off to a Good Start
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June 22, 2023Participating in a Lions Club or other organization can be very rewarding, but it can also prove to be frustrating. Sighted members with no idea of the capabilities of a person with vision loss may be reluctant to include the blind member in club meetings and projects. When our panelists joined their local clubs, they were each the only blind member. They will share their stories and advice as to how to become accepted by their peers and begin that journey into leadership in Lionism. True lessons in leadership that can apply to any organization.
LUA Business MeetingLUA Business Meeting
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June 22, 2023More from the Streaming Services (continued)More from the Streaming Services (continued)
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June 22, 2023Back by popular demand! Representatives from major streaming services will discuss how their organizations make their programming accessible now and what they’ve got planned for the future. Moderator: Carl Richardson, Co-Chair, ACB Audio Description Project, Brighton, MA Invited Streaming Services include: Apple+, Disney+, HULU, HBO Max, Netflix, Prime Video, Paramount+, and Showtime
Yoga with Leslie SpooneYoga with Leslie Spoone
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June 22, 2023AABT Business MeetingAABT Business Meeting
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June 22, 2023ACB Next Gen Meet and GreetACB Next Gen Meet and Greet
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June 22, 2023ACBL Business MeetingACBL Business Meeting
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June 22, 2023Digital Musicmaking: Hardware and Software to Make and Mix Music on KeyboardDigital Musicmaking: Hardware and Software to Make and Mix Music on Keyboard
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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.
Toward a World with Zero Barriers with Zero ProjectToward a World with Zero Barriers with Zero Project
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June 23, 2023In partnership with the United Nations in Vienna, the Zero Project, an initiative of Essl Foundation, finds and shares innovative solutions worldwide that improve the daily lives and legal rights of all persons with disabilities. Learn about theirexciting work and how you can get involved! Presenters: Robin Tim Weis, Director, International Affairs, Zero Project, Vienna, Austria; Sumita Kunashakaran, Manager, Civil Society, Zero Project, Vienna, Austria; Michael Fembek, CEO, Zero Project, Vienna, Austria; and a Zero Project awardee.
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.
Focusing on Eye Health in Guide DogsFocusing on Eye Health in Guide Dogs
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June 23, 2023How and What do dogs see? Do humans and dogs share some eye diseases? Do breeds commonly used as guide dogs have a predisposition to certain eye conditions? Learn the answer to these and many other questions.
Identifying Web Accessibility Standards, Principles and GuidelinesIdentifying Web Accessibility Standards, Principles and Guidelines
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June 23, 2023Introduction to WCAG – What is it? Define the basics of WCAG principles (P.O.U.R) Define common web accessibility gaps on web sites and how to identify them How do we speak to developers and companies as it relates to WCAG if we are not an engineer Resources and additional information on WCAG
Perfecting Professionalism on PaperPerfecting Professionalism on Paper
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June 23, 2023Entering and navigating the hiring process can be challenging for current students. Let’s review the basics and some well-kept corporate secrets of what makes a good resume. During this virtual event, students will be able to ask questions about do’s and don’ts to help them create a strong resume that tackles the needs of specific employers.
ACVREP Certified Audio Description Specialist (CAUDES) UpdateACVREP Certified Audio Description Specialist (CAUDES) Update
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June 23, 2023Presenters will provide background details and an update on the progress of the work to create a certification process for audio description professionals. Moderator: Kim Charlson, Chair, ACVREP Certification Subject Matter Expert Committee, Watertown, MA
Aging into Dual Sensory Loss; What is the Road Forward?Aging into Dual Sensory Loss; What is the Road Forward?
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June 23, 2023Are you someone who has vision loss and is now experiencing hearing loss? If so come, listen and learn as Jenee Alleman-Goodman, Older Adult Program Coordinator for the Helen Keller National Center (HKNC), Fort Leavenworth, KS shares information and tips for how to cope with and move forward on this journey.
Lost in Space iBug TodayLost in Space iBug Today
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June 23, 2023How do I get out of here? Where did my teddy bear go? Who let the dogs out? Where’s my mommy? Want to learn the answers to these questions and more? Join the iBUG Today team as we explore ways to find stuff that’s lost or missing, including ourselves. Presenters: Sandhya Rao and Brad Snyder
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.
OKO the Revolutionary New Pedestrian Crossing AppOKO the Revolutionary New Pedestrian Crossing App
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June 23, 2023OKO is a mobile application that uses the smartphone camera and artificial intelligence to bring back the status of the pedestrian light (WALK, DON’T WALK and COUNTDOWN) and helps you with not veering off into traffic when crossing the street. OKO doesn’t require any additional infrastructure to be installed and does not rely on a wifi or cellular connection. No stress and greater safety while crossing the street.
Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids; The Good The Bad and The Ugly!Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids; The Good The Bad and The Ugly!
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June 23, 2023Listen and learn from Carol Hamer, audiologist with the Helen Keller National Center, Sands Point, NY and Carl Richardson, ADA Coordinator and consumer, Brighten, MA about over the counter vs. prescribed hearing aids. Session facilitated by Lori Scharff, VRT and advocate, Waynesboro, VA.
Panel discussion with the experts: Leverage technology in work, play and lifePanel discussion with the experts: Leverage technology in work, play and life
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June 23, 2023MS product engineers gather to answer questions based on user experience scenarios across industry. Learn best practices and resources from the product experts including Windows, Teams, Cloud & AI and Seeing AI.
AD Across the ArtsAD Across the Arts
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June 23, 2023While film and TV might be the most well-known audio described art form, many arts and entertainment venues use AD as well. Live theatre and dance performances, museums, parks, and even the circus provide AD to increase accessibility. Panelists will share some of the challenges and the excitement of bringing all the arts to life for people who are blind or have low vision. Moderator: Dr. Tabitha Kenlon, ACB Audio Description Project Coordinator, Alexandria, VA
Cardio Happy Hour with Leslie SpooneCardio Happy Hour with Leslie Spoone
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June 23, 2023ACBS Business Meeting and ElectionsACBS Business Meeting and Elections
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June 23, 2023IVIE Business MeetingIVIE Business Meeting
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June 23, 2023Match Wits with Next Gen and the BoomersMatch Wits with Next Gen and the Boomers
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June 23, 2023AAVL and Next Gen members are facing off. Trivia questions will cross generations as we try to stump each others’ knowledge of the eras. Come join the fun — even if you aren’t a member of either group yet. Smirks to laughter are mandatory! Sponsored by the Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss (AAVL) and ACB Next Generation.
Releasing Pain from the Past Allows You to Age Gracefully: Conversations with LGBTQ+ Healing PractitionersReleasing Pain from the Past Allows You to Age Gracefully: Conversations with LGBTQ+ Healing Practitioners
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June 23, 2023This session will Focus on journey’s with healing pain from the past, which will include various modalities, such as Reiki, myofascial release, tapping, yoga, talk therapy, medication, meditation, and EMDR therapy.
Writing, Composing, and Performing Virtually.Writing, Composing, and Performing Virtually.
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June 23, 2023Learn about how a poem got set to music and performed without anyone meeting in person.
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Audio Description Research
Audio Description Research
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June 24, 2023The academic community has embraced audio description (AD) as a form of audiovisual translation and within other disciplines, particularly in countries outside the U.S. Join us to learn the latest in efforts to examine AD through survey-based research as well as lessons learned from professional practice. Moderator: Dr. Joel Snyder, ACB Audio Description Project Founder and Senior Consultant, Takoma Park, MD
Making a Big Difference with Rehabilitation CoachingMaking a Big Difference with Rehabilitation Coaching
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June 24, 2023Do you want to win at the Game? Try getting a coach. Imagine how your rehabilitation experience would have been if you had had a coach by your side preparing you for your IPE and helping you through your meetings with your counselor. Come hear about a project to train Rehab Coaches for your affiliate.
Who Are You? Blind, Queer, they and other identifiersWho Are You? Blind, Queer, they and other identifiers
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June 24, 2023There have never been so many ways to identify yourself, or for others to identify themelves as right now. But which words do you use to refer to others and how do you know you’re using the right words? This panel explores self-identifiers and their effect on disability, GLBTQIA+ and other communities/cultures. The purpose of this panel is not to provide definitive answers, but rather to lay the foundation for attendees to start exploring these ideas. Whether you are deeply involved with these communities or are looking to learn how to be a good ally, this panel will give you something to think about.
Audio Description for KidsAudio Description for Kids
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June 24, 2023Whether kids are relaxing with a book or movie or doing a homework assignment, audio description provides vital opportunities for engagement with the world of ideas. Panelists will discuss resources to help parents and teachers integrate audio described content into the lives of their children and students. Moderators: Carl Richardson, Co-Chair, ACB Audio Description Project, Brighton, MA; and Dr. Tabitha Kenlon, ACB Audio Description Project Coordinator, Alexandria, VA
Bots, AI, Social Media, and the Virtual: Exploring the brave new world of the future career searchBots, AI, Social Media, and the Virtual: Exploring the brave new world of the future career search
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June 24, 2023Learn about artificial intelligence’s impact on future career searches, and how best to prepare for these changes. Facilitator: Peter Altschul, Creating Common Ground Consultant, Columbia MO. Panelists: Melanie Sinohui, Senior Process Engineer, Wells Fargo, Phoenix, AZ. John Robinson, President and CEO, Our Ability, Inc., Albany, NY.
Overcoming common pitfalls and Tools to assist in Finding Gaps in Web AccessibilityOvercoming common pitfalls and Tools to assist in Finding Gaps in Web Accessibility
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June 24, 2023Define common pitfalls seen on the web when using a screen reader with potential solutions Making sense of web accessibility problems from an end-user perspective Review free tools to provide data to companies Summarizing the problem – tell real-world stories to companies Sharing data and follow-up, including resources Follow-up training and engagement
The Unique Matching ProcessThe 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.
ACBF Business MeetingACBF Business Meeting
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June 24, 2023RSVA Business MeetingRSVA Business Meeting
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June 24, 2023Solutions That Make You More Productive and Efficient Throughout Your Work DaySolutions That Make You More Productive and Efficient Throughout Your Work Day
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June 24, 2023Presenter: Brian Hartgen, Hartgen Consultancy.
You Got the Job; Now What?You Got the Job; Now What?
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June 24, 2023Have you been looking for a job or seeking out a promotion and were unsure of how to negotiate for the accommodations you require to be successful? Have you felt like you deserved a promotion but didn’t know what to do next? Whether it’s figuring out what accommodations are needed, how to take those brave steps to move yourself up in your company, or how to set yourself up for a successful career, come join a Retail Technology Sales Representative seeking out her next promotion, a newly hired Account Support Specialist working with her employer to make her job accessible, and a Tax Examiner at the US Treasury Department who has now settled into his new role.
AAVIA Business MeetingAAVIA Business Meeting
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June 24, 2023Audio Description Across the GlobeAudio Description Across the Globe
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June 24, 2023Several years ago, ACB collaborated with the World Blind Union in a survey of audio description practice worldwide. This panel will highlight AD activity in New Zealand/Australia, South Africa, and in the UK. Moderator: Dr. Joel Snyder, ACB Audio Description Project Founder and Senior Consultant, Takoma Park, MD
CCLVI Business MeetingCCLVI Business Meeting
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June 24, 2023RSVA Business Meeting ContinuedRSVA Business Meeting Continued
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June 24, 2023AAVIA Business Meeting (continued)AAVIA Business Meeting (continued)
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June 24, 2023CCLVI Business Meeting (continued)CCLVI Business Meeting (continued)
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June 24, 2023Sister Power Happy HourSister Power Happy Hour
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June 24, 2023Hear from two remarkable women Melanie Alt Sinohui, Phoenix AZ and Maria Kristic, Albany NY
Writers Workshop: Writing Fiction for Young PeopleWriters Workshop: Writing Fiction for Young People
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June 24, 2023Children’s author Feather Chelle will take us through her creative process and what motivates her to write for children, followed by a question and answer period.
ACB Families Goes to CampACB Families Goes to Camp
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June 24, 2023It’s summertime – time to sit around the virtual campfire and eat hotdogs and s’mores. Whether you’re a kid or a kid at heart, camp is a special experience. Tell stories, sing songs, play games; a convention tradition for the entire family.
Keys to the ConventionNext Gen and ACBS Pep RallyNext Gen and ACBS Pep Rally
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June 24, 2023Who’s got Spirit? We do! Let’s get – red up for the 2023 ACB Conference and Convention. Join ACB Next Generation and ACB Students for our Convention Pep Rally. Enjoy meeting new friends, fun icebreakers, and learn about all our amazing events, as well as important information you will need to make your convention experience, whether virtual or in person, a great one. Bring your favorite snacks and get ready to cheer, 2023 will be a great year. We can’t wait to share our spirit with you!
Virtual Showcase of the Performing ArtsVirtual Showcase of the Performing Arts
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June 24, 2023Lay back and groove to a mix of music and poetry through the power of ACB Media.
Showcase After HoursShowcase After Hours
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June 24, 2023Participate in our celebration of the Showcase with performers and those behind the scenes who put it all together.
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The Museum of Science and Industry
The Museum of Science and Industry
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June 30, 2023This tour is sold out as of 5/29/23. If you purchase this tour you will be placed on a waiting list. If you are waiting at the bus and are not called from the waiting list on the day of the tour, you will receive a refund. No onsite tickets available for this tour. Go down in a coal mine and see what life was like for miners. Perform hands on experiments, learn the science behind taste, learn about sound waves and walk through a replica of a human heart. There’s so much to experience plus lunch and an amazing gift shop!
ACB Board MeetingJewish Service with Rabbi Lenny SarkoJewish Service with Rabbi Lenny Sarko
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June 30, 2023ConnectionScholarship Winners Dinner Invitation OnlyScholarship Winners Dinner Invitation Only
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June 30, 2023Schaumburg EDetective DinnerDetective Dinner
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June 30, 2023No onsite tickets available for this tour. Learn about the players, hear the clues and figure out whodunit after enjoying a great meal! Cash bar available.
Friday Night BashFriday Night Bash
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June 30, 2023ACB Students and Next Gen will be hosting our annual Friday Night Bash! Members from both groups will be able to mix, mingle, and unwind with a series of social games to get to know one another.
Schaumburg GWelcome to SchaumburgWelcome to Schaumburg
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June 30, 2023Come one, come all to the Welcome to Schaumburg Party hosted by the Illinois Council of the Blind (ICB)! Soloist Jeff Trudell with his guitar is sure to entertain us for an interactive evening of singing, dancing and socializing.
Utopia CRSVA/IVIE MixerRSVA/IVIE Mixer
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June 30, 2023Utopia A