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Events in June 2023
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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.
Guide 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
Guide Dog School Updates ContinuedMore 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
More 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
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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.
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
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.
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Making a Big Difference with Rehabilitation Coaching
Making 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.
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.
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.
Sister 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
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