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Events in July 2022
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Henry Doorly Zoo – found in room Left Outside Hilton Lobby
Henry Doorly Zoo – found in room Left Outside Hilton Lobby
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July 1, 2022Consistently ranked one of the world’s best zoos, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is the ultimate interactive zoo experience. During your visit you’ll enjoy a catered lunch and guided tours through 3 of our immersive exhibits. Inside the Lied Jungle you will hear waterfalls crashing, see gibbons swinging and feel the tropical rainforest environment surround you. Journey through the Desert Dome and experience the plant and animal life in the world’s largest indoor desert. The Kingdoms of the Night unearths the mysteries and animals of the darkness. Day-night cycles are reversed, so guests can experience creatures in their natural nocturnal activity patterns. Explore exotic locations and underground caves to see hundreds of animals from across the globe in their natural habitat.
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Boys Town – found in room Left Outside Hilton Lobby
Boys Town – found in room Left Outside Hilton Lobby
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July 2, 2022Experience the History of Hope at Boys Town. Father Edward J. Flanagan purchased the Overlook Farm in 1921 and it became the new, permanent site of Boys Town. In the decades that followed, schools, churches and homes were built, and tens of thousands of young lives were transformed. Visit the Village of Boys Town, a National Historic Landmark District, and get an unforgettable glimpse into the history of an organization that has given new hope to so many at-risk children. Your day at Boys Town will include a guided, walk-thru tour of Dowd Memorial Chapel where Father Flanagan is entombed. You will be surrounded by the lovely Gothic architecture of the chapel, or what Father Flanagan liked to call
a prayer in stone.
Take a step back in time with a guided tour of Father Flanagan’s Historic Home where he lived for over a decade. In addition to his original living quarters, you will also be able to step into recreations of Father Flanagan’s office, the original chapel and dining room and more. Immerse yourself in the 100+ years of Boys Town history in the Hall of History Museum and hear our guides tell of Boys Town’s humble beginnings and how Father Flanagan’s mission is still being carried out today. Several exhibit stations will be set up throughout the museum where you can have a hands-on encounter with Boys Town history. The tour includes a boxed lunch and time for browsing the Gift Shop. Boys Town…where miracles of the heart happen every day!City Bus Tour with a Twist – found in room Left Outside Hilton LobbyCity Bus Tour with a Twist – found in room Left Outside Hilton Lobby
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July 2, 2022Travel by Olly the Trolley on your guided tour of Omaha! Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of the city. This tour is sold out, so if you sign up for this tour you will be placed on the waiting list. However, it is not unusual for some people on the waiting list to make it onto the tour.
What’s New with JAWS, Fusion, and ZoomText – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 5 (CEU Eligible)What’s New with JAWS, Fusion, and ZoomText – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 5 (CEU Eligible)
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July 2, 2022Join Douglas Gerry for his annual User Group meeting. All skill levels are welcome. We’ll demonstrate and discuss the recent developments and look at what’s coming in 2023. Bring your questions and join the fun as we kick off the 2022 Convention with the JAWS teams from Training, Sales, and Marketing. Receive a special gift for attending!
Furry Tails – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 5Furry Tails – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 5
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July 2, 2022There have been so many Furry Skilled Professionals over the years who will always live in our hearts and memories. Sunday Edition and GDUI want to recognize some of these amazing Guides. Join us as we remember and honor these wonderful dogs and their handlers.
City Bus Tour with a Twist II – found in room Left Outside Hilton LobbyCity Bus Tour with a Twist II – found in room Left Outside Hilton Lobby
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July 2, 2022Travel by Olly the Trolley on your guided tour of Omaha! Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of the city.
411 From the IAC: Low Tech, High Tech Fitness Journey – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 5 (CEU Eligible)411 From the IAC: Low Tech, High Tech Fitness Journey – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 5 (CEU Eligible)
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July 2, 2022The Information Access Committee in conjunction with the Get Up and Get Moving Campaign will present on both low tech and high tech options for exercise and tracking your fitness. You’ll hear as members share their journey to better fitness and the devices that helped them along the way. So whether it is a scale, blood pressure cuff, common household item, personal wearable, smart app, or the latest and greatest piece of exercise equipment, there is sure to be something for everyone to help you on your journey to better health.
411 From the IAC: Unlocking the secrets of shopping – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 5 (CEU Eligible)411 From the IAC: Unlocking the secrets of shopping – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 5 (CEU Eligible)
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July 2, 2022We all do it. We all need to buy things and do it in a way that allows us to be independent and efficient. Learn tips and techniques from top technology experts that they use both for in-person shopping and shopping on the internet. Whether you are looking for managing your store coupons, shopping via Shipt or Instacart, it doesn’t matter. We reveal key things to consider as a part of making you more polished in achieving your everyday shopping tasks.
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Malcolm X Center and Black History Museum – found in room Left Outside Hilton Lobby
Malcolm X Center and Black History Museum – found in room Left Outside Hilton Lobby
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July 3, 2022The Great Plains Black History Museum invites you to tour several exhibits – -Hate & Hope Exhibit: Focuses on the ugly part of history in the Great Plains, and positive events that have occurred in Omaha, and other parts of America. -The History of Historically Black Colleges & Universities Exhibit: Over a 12-month period this exhibit will highlight 107 HBCUs telling their history and the role they have played in providing quality higher education. -African American History Through Street Signs Exhibit: Focus on all the streets in Omaha, Nebraska that have been named after African Americans. -The Black Experience Through the Lens of Rudy Smith Exhibit: Features photos from this late Rudy Smith, and highlights the many accomplishments over his long and distinguished career. -A League of our Own Negro League Baseball Exhibit: In 1920, Major League Baseball was founded, but their league did not allow African Americans to participate, so that very same year the Negro Baseball League was established. -24th & Glory Exhibit: Photos and artifacts feature Johnny Rodgers’ Heisman Trophy and looks at the intersection of civil rights and Omaha’s greatest generation of athletes to come out of one community. -Lunch from MAMA D’s is included on this tour. This tour is sold out, so if you sign up for this tour you will be placed on the waiting list. However, it is not unusual for some people on the waiting list to make it onto the tour.
Mormon Trail – found in room Left Outside Hilton LobbyMormon Trail – found in room Left Outside Hilton Lobby
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July 3, 2022Built in 1996 to commemorate the famous exodus of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from Nauvoo, Illinois to the Great Salt Lake Valley in 1846/47, the beautiful 11,000 square foot Mormon Trail Center in north Omaha, NE. is a must-see stop for visitors of all faiths and backgrounds. Between 1840 and 1890, over 85,000 LDS pilgrims came from all parts of the world to make their way along the Mormon Trail to Salt Lake City. Featuring several time piece artifacts, paintings and murals, a log house construction, handcarts and wagons, videos and much more, the Trail Center hosts 25-30,000 visitors annually. In addition, located just across the street is the famous Mormon Pioneer Cemetery where stands Avard Fairbanks’ unforgettable 1936 bronze monument Tragedy at Winter Quarters, a stunning artistic masterpiece that begs grateful remembrance of the several hundred Latter-day Saints who died here during that cruel winter of 1846/47.
LUA: Up Close and Personal with NLS Director, Jason Broughton – found in room CHI 211 and Heard on ACB Media 5 (CEU Eligible)LUA: Up Close and Personal with NLS Director, Jason Broughton – found in room CHI 211 and Heard on ACB Media 5 (CEU Eligible)
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July 3, 2022Mr. Broughton presented at morning general session, here is your chance to learn more from him and ask questions about NLS.
Not Your Mother’s Library – found in room CHI 211 and Heard on ACB Media 5 (CEU Eligible)Not Your Mother’s Library – found in room CHI 211 and Heard on ACB Media 5 (CEU Eligible)
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July 3, 2022The Modern, Public Library – What awaits you there.
Get up and Get Moving with a walk across the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge – found in room Left Outside Hilton LobbyGet up and Get Moving with a walk across the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge – found in room Left Outside Hilton Lobby
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July 3, 2022Bob the bridge is 9,000 feet long spanning the Missouri River between Omaha and Council Bluffs, Iowa. The bridge is lit at night with multi-colored lights and there are lots of fun things to do, dancing across the state line, visiting Omar the blue troll who lives under the bridge; a fun way to get some exercise and enjoy an evening outdoors!
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Strategic Air Control and Aerospace Museum – found in room Left Outside Hilton Lobby
Strategic Air Control and Aerospace Museum – found in room Left Outside Hilton Lobby
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July 4, 2022This white glove tour will have you hands on with aircrafts and spacecrafts. From an A26 to an F117, you’ll be able to touch and learn about numerous aircrafts and space vehicles. The SAC museum is exploring ways to better display its SAC artifacts and more effectively tell the story of SAC’s efforts to preserve the peace during the Cold War. Few, if any, museums are as well positioned to tell the story about this critical time in America’s history.
City Bus Tour with a Twist III – found in room Left Outside Hilton LobbyCity Bus Tour with a Twist III – found in room Left Outside Hilton Lobby
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July 4, 2022Travel by Olly the Trolley on your guided tour of Omaha! Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of the city.
City Bus Tour with a Twist IV – found in room Left Outside Hilton LobbyCity Bus Tour with a Twist IV – found in room Left Outside Hilton Lobby
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July 4, 2022Travel by Olly the Trolley on your guided tour of Omaha! Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of the city.
(Sold Out) Baseball and Fireworks – found in room Left Outside Hilton Lobby(Sold Out) Baseball and Fireworks – found in room Left Outside Hilton Lobby
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July 4, 2022Take me out to the Ballgame! The Storm Chasers are the minor league team for the Kansas City Royals. Players will be wearing patriotic jerseys and we’ll have post-game fireworks. Our buffet dinner will include pulled pork, hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, pub chips, cookies, and water. If you select this tour, you will be placed on a waiting list. it is not unusual for some people on the waiting list to make it onto the tour.
Community Karaoke – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 5Community Karaoke – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 5
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July 4, 2022Who needs fireworks when you have karaoke done community style? This will be one of the biggest social events in person, and our Zoom event will be just like any other karaoke night in community. All those participating in this event must submit a recording of their performance and be in attendance to introduce their song, whether on Zoom or in person in Omaha. Songs must be family-friendly. Submit recording, song title and artist to community at acb.org no later than June 30 to be included.
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RSVA Casino Trip
RSVA Casino Trip
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July 4, 2022 – July 5, 2022(Sold Out) Outlook Collaborative Tour – found in room Left Outside Hilton Lobby(Sold Out) Outlook Collaborative Tour – found in room Left Outside Hilton Lobby
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July 5, 2022Outlook Collaborative: employment opportunities, rehabilitation services, and community engagement to the blind and visually impaired in the Omaha area. Our primary mission is
To positively impact everyone who is blind or visually impaired.
1. Tour our manufacturing facility! For 20 years Outlook Nebraska has produced and sold quality, sustainable janitorial paper products for government, commercial and industrial use through the SKILCRAFT® and other AbilityOne™ Programs. 2. Visit with Outlook Enrichment staff who provide in-person and remote rehabilitation training opportunities in adaptive technology, braille training, independent living skills, and offer a wide range of social and cultural activities to participants. 3. Outlook Business Solutions works with businesses to remove obstacles to their growth. Part marketing agency, part business consultancy and part digital accessibility support desk they provide it all. 4. Outlook is all about creating opportunities for those living with vision loss in our community. Note: we will be visiting a manufacturing facility, you must wear closed toe shoes to attend this tour; no sandals!(Sold Out) Louis and Clark Visitors Center – found in room Left Outside Hilton Lobby(Sold Out) Louis and Clark Visitors Center – found in room Left Outside Hilton Lobby
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July 5, 2022Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy all of the following activities: Activity 1: A Day in the Life of the Corps of Discovery. This interactive park ranger presentation includes tactile examination of tools, trade items, uniform pieces, musket, furs, tactile maps. Activity 2: Plants of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. 35 Minute garden tour led by a ranger, questions and answers will be integrated into the tour. Includes tactile and scent examination of plants, auditory examination of the garden and potentially plant pressing. Activity 3: The Big Muddy, Missouri River Then and Now. 10 Minute talk at the then and now rock that illustrates the change in the river’s course over the last 100 years and a short walk up on to the bridge. This will be just enough to feel the change in the wind. Includes tactile examination of the river channel exhibit near the bridge, a quick hello to Omar, and then the short walk. The bookstore will be open and will provide a synopsis of items in the store. This tour is sold out, so if you sign up for this tour you will be placed on the waiting list. However, it is not unusual for some people on the waiting list to make it onto the tour.
Choosing Where to Live as You Age. Downsizing Part 1 – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 5 (CEU Eligible)Choosing Where to Live as You Age. Downsizing Part 1 – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 5 (CEU Eligible)
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July 5, 2022How can we know when the time is right? Our panel will offer expert guidance on making important decisions on where we might live as we grow older. Co-sponsored by: AAVL and ACB Women
Choosing Where to Live as You Age. Downsizing Part 2 – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 5 (CEU Eligible)Choosing Where to Live as You Age. Downsizing Part 2 – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 5 (CEU Eligible)
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July 5, 2022How to choose what’s right for us. A conversation with a panel of ACB members who have made a variety of choices about where to live as they grow older. Co-sponsored by: AAVL and ACB Women.
TreeRush Adventure Tour – found in room Left Outside Hilton LobbyTreeRush Adventure Tour – found in room Left Outside Hilton Lobby
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July 5, 2022This tour is sold out, so if you sign up for this tour you will be placed on the waiting list. However, it is not unusual for some people on the waiting list to make it onto the tour. Climb, zip, and swing through the canopy of an old-growth forest at TreeRush Adventures. Explore zip lines, suspended bridges, rope ladders, and a variety of exciting aerial challenges. Gear up and learn how to use climbing equipment before setting off on 2 hours of fun. Guests set their own pace while navigating easy to expert treetop trails. Feel the rush of excitement, empowerment, amazement, and fulfillment at TreeRush Adventures. Note: you will be contacted to complete a waiver form prior to convention. You must wear closed toe shoes; you must also wear gloves which will be provided by the tour venue.
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Train Day – found in room Left Outside Hilton Lobby
Train Day – found in room Left Outside Hilton Lobby
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July 6, 2022We will visit the Durham Museum and the Union Pacific Railroad Museum. Train travel brought Nebraska to the forefront of the westward expansion. We will get up close and personal with train cars, and much train memorabilia. Note: This tour involves a lot of climbing in and out of train cars, and going through very small doorways; if that will cause you difficulty this tour is not for you.
Sweet Tooth Tour – found in room Left Outside Hilton LobbySweet Tooth Tour – found in room Left Outside Hilton Lobby
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July 6, 2022Baker’s Candies is known for their signature melt-a-ways, decadent fudge, and gourmet confections. Built in 1991 and renovated and expanded in 2018 Baker’s is the largest candy store in Nebraska. We’ll hear all about the factory from one of the Baker brothers, try samples and spend time candy shopping.
Understanding where our writing system Braille has been. – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 5 (CEU Eligible)Understanding where our writing system Braille has been. – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 5 (CEU Eligible)
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July 6, 2022Speakers: Philippa Campsey, Ontario Canada, new information about the early history of braille; Tamara Rorie, Arlington Virginia, new braille archives; and Judy Dixon, Arlington Virginia, who will discuss methods of doing research about braille and where people can find documents of interest.
New uses for Braille in Periodicals – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 5 (CEU Eligible)New uses for Braille in Periodicals – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 5 (CEU Eligible)
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July 6, 2022Brian Charlson Watertown, MA, and Judy Dixon, Arlington, VA: Using UEB for cooking in magazines and books. Judy Wilkinson, San Leandro, CA and Tamara Rorie, Arlington, VA: New knitting magazines and how to use knitting charts. Ralph Smitherman, Brandon, MS and Jane Carona, Silver Spring, MD: Crossword puzzle magazines Chaired by Paul Edwards.
Accessibility Updates from Instagram and Facebook – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 5Accessibility Updates from Instagram and Facebook – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 5
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July 6, 2022Learn about how Instagram is empowering people with disabilities to connect with people and interests they care about through accessible experiences. We will also share what’s new for accessibility with Facebook, Messenger and Whatsapp. Speakers: Kiran Kaja (Accessibility Program Lead, Instagram)
DKM Reception – found in room CHI 211 and Heard on ACB Media 5DKM Reception – found in room CHI 211 and Heard on ACB Media 5
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July 6, 2022Attend the 26th annual DKM First-Timers Reception to meet the Classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022. You also get to witness the first-ever induction ceremony of the Durward K. McDaniel (DKM) Leadership Select Honor Society.
It’s Play Time! – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 5It’s Play Time! – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 5
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July 6, 2022If you’re looking for social, fun, games, and laughter, we have it all at It’s Play Time. This is where, whether in person or via Zoom, you can play, you can cheer, and you can be guaranteed a night to remember! Teams will be created on the fly, participation may or may not be dependent on volunteering, and winners will not only earn the right to boast, but may even receive prizes. Join us for all the fun!
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Brewery Tour – found in room Left Outside Hilton Lobby
Brewery Tour – found in room Left Outside Hilton Lobby
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July 8, 2022Our tour company guide is working on the selection of our breweries; we will visit at least 3 breweries for tasting and brewing information. Lunch will be included.
(Sold Out) Crime Dinner – found in room Left Outside Hilton Lobby(Sold Out) Crime Dinner – found in room Left Outside Hilton Lobby
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July 8, 2022We’ll enjoy dinner at a local restaurant and then hear from two amazing speakers who will talk about crimes in Omaha in the 20’s and 30’s and the
Squirrel Jail
where the perpetrators were housed. Why the name? Come to theDo the Crime, Pay the time
dinner and find out! This tour is sold out, so if you sign up for this tour you will be placed on the waiting list. However, it is not unusual for some people on the waiting list to make it onto the tour.