Click “Launch Event” to identify the ACB Media stream for each event.
Events in June 2024
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Nominating Committee Room Opens (virtual)Nominating Committee (virtual)
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(AMAZON) Amazon Devices Accessibility Overview (virtual)
(AMAZON) Amazon Devices Accessibility Overview (virtual)
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June 27, 2024Amazon obsesses about customer delight, and that includes customers with disabilities. In this session, Amazon accessibility experts will discuss the latest accessibility features for Fire TV, Fire tablet, Echo Show, Kindle, smart glasses and more. We will also review the suite of award-winning Fire OS accessibility features that have been delighting Amazon’s customers with disabilities for years. Speaker: Peter Korn, Director of Accessibility, Amazon Devices and Services
(AMAZON) Audio Description at Prime Video (virtual)(AMAZON) Audio Description at Prime Video (virtual)
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June 27, 2024Over the last 24 months, Prime Video has been working with customers and advocacy groups to make our content more accessible by improving the availability and quality of audio description. We continue progressing towards our north star of making high-quality Audio Description as commonly available as Captioning. In this session, we will present our learnings on this journey and the evolving mental models on quality across scripting, mixing and voicing of Audio Description. Speakers: Christopher Nooney, Principal Product Manager, Technology, Prime Video and Dr. Josh Miele, Principal Accessibility Researcher, Amazon Devices and Services
(ACBRA) For Everyone Interested in Amateur Radio (virtual)(ACBRA) For Everyone Interested in Amateur Radio (virtual)
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June 27, 2024Lucinda Moody, AB8WF, the Handiham Program Coordinator, will be speaking to us about the Handiham program and about ham radio in general.
(AABT) AABT Business Meeting (virtual)(ACB WOMEN) Yoga with Leslie Spoone – Easy Chair Yoga (virtual)(ACB WOMEN) Yoga with Leslie Spoone – Easy Chair Yoga (virtual)
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June 27, 2024Come and enjoy some Easy Chair Yoga with Leslie Spoone. We will be doing some stretches and poses for the body after an exciting day of sessions. You will feel relaxed for the rest of the convention. Leslie Spoone, Certified Aerobic Instructor and Personal Trainer, Orlando, FL.
(ACBS) ACBS Business Meeting (virtual)(ACBS) ACBS Business Meeting (virtual)
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June 27, 2024Constitutional amendments and executive board elections. Attendees will have the opportunity to glimpse the inner workings of a studend led organization.
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(CVS) CVS Health (virtual)(ACBS) The Interview and You (ACBS) (virtual)
(ACBS) The Interview and You (ACBS) (virtual)
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June 28, 2024Interviews are intimidating, whether for student organizations, internships, scholarships, or jobs. Fear not, ACBS is here to help with its workshop geared toward interview prep. Learn about the ins-and-outs of a successful interview, pre- and post-interview etiquette, and how to stand out and achieve your goals.
(LUA) Library Users of America Business Meeting (virtual)(LUA) Library Users of America Business Meeting (virtual)
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June 28, 2024As with every LUA convention, there will be a business meeting where the membership will elect board members, consider resolutions, and hear reports from LUA members who serve on library related committees. LUA is a membership organization and therefore, we rely on our members to set the direction of our advocacy and programming. We invite you to come and be a part of our business meeting.
(ACB WOMEN) Happy Hour CARDIO (virtual)(ACB WOMEN) Happy Hour CARDIO (virtual)
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June 28, 2024Come and have some laughs while we do some cardio with Leslie Spoone. You can either dance around for your cardio or you can be on your equipment, such as the treadmill, elliptical or your bike. This class will leave you happy for the rest of the convention! Leslie Spoone, Certified Aerobic Instructor and Personal Trainer, Orlando, FL.
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(MHWC) Understanding Trauma (virtual)
(MHWC) Understanding Trauma (virtual)
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June 29, 2024In this workshop, you will learn what trauma really is and how it can impact your life. Discover strategies for healing from experiences as well as strategies for coping.
(GDUI) Meet Barbara Hinske, Author of Guiding Emily (GDUI) (virtual)(GDUI) Meet Barbara Hinske, Author of Guiding Emily (GDUI) (virtual)
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June 29, 2024Barbara Hinske is the author of the Guiding Emily series. The drawing winner of Garth, a plush black lab fitted out in a hand-made leather harness, will be announced.
(AAVIA) AAVIA Business Meeting (virtual)(CCLVI) CCLVI Business Meeting (virtual)(CCLVI) CCLVI Business Meeting (virtual)(SASI) SASI Social (virtual)(SASI) SASI Social (virtual)
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June 29, 2024The title says it all, this is strictly a social where individuals with a dual sensory loss of vision and hearing join together to meet each other, learn from each other, and gather inspiration on how to live our lives to the fullest.
(RSVA) RSVA Business Meeting (virtual)