Click “Launch Event” to identify the ACB Media stream for each event.
Events in July 2022
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ACB Board Meeting – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 1
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On Site and Streamed: AABT Virtual Breakfast & Program: The Statue of Liberty – The Rest of the Story. – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 2
On Site and Streamed: AABT Virtual Breakfast & Program: The Statue of Liberty – The Rest of the Story. – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 2
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July 2, 2022The history of the Statue of Liberty – A humorous and insightful program from the most requested historical speaker in Nebraska! Presenter: Darrel W. Draper, Plattsmouth NE.
On Site Event: AABT Breakfast and Program: The Statue of Liberty – The Rest of the Story. – found in room CHI 215On Site Event: AABT Breakfast and Program: The Statue of Liberty – The Rest of the Story. – found in room CHI 215
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July 2, 2022The history of the Statue of Liberty – A humorous and insightful program from the most requested historical speaker in Nebraska! Presenter: Darrel W. Draper, Plattsmouth NE.
BrailleSense 6, Productivity has Never Been More Fun! – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)BrailleSense 6, Productivity has Never Been More Fun! – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)
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July 2, 2022Join HIMS Inc. as we discuss and demonstrate the newest addition to our flagship line of Braille notetakers, the BrailleSense 6 and BrailleSense 6 Mini. Whether you are interested in a highly intuitive and efficient tool for getting work done, or hours of fun and entertainment, the 6 has you covered! The BrailleSense Mini offers the same processor speed, memory and storage as the 32 cell model, but in a much smaller form factor and at a much smaller price. Have anytime access to cloud based storage with support for Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox right from within the File Manager. Connect third party peripherals such as cameras, mixers, microphones and storage devices and take your notetaking experience to a whole new level. Whether you’re looking to improve your workflow, keep in touch with family and friends via the many third-party meeting and social media platforms, or enjoy hours of entertainment and fun, the BrailleSense 6 has something for everybody.
AAVIA and Advocacy Committee: Civil Rights Panel – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)AAVIA and Advocacy Committee: Civil Rights Panel – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)
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July 2, 2022We discuss recent achievements, ongoing legal efforts, current risks and opportunities in the courts concerning issues of importance to members of ACB.
Making Gay History – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 2Making Gay History – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 2
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July 2, 2022Friend to BPI and frequent collaborator, Eric Marcus of Making Gay History Podcast joins us to highlight the moments in the LGBTQ fight for equality that changed our world and the course of our history.
Safety Education Empowering Defense Intro Workshop – found in room HH Merchant (CEU Eligible)Safety Education Empowering Defense Intro Workshop – found in room HH Merchant (CEU Eligible)
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July 2, 2022Reservations about traveling independently? Do you avoid using your white cane simply because you fear it places a target on your back? Are you one of thousands of Americans who have been physically or sexually attacked? Well you’re not alone, and the team at STRIVE4YOU want to share our one-of-a-kind safety education & self-defense program that has been specifically designed by and for people with disabilities during one of two introductory workshops. The SEED program of STRIVE4YOU’s mission is to create a culture of safety and security for all, implementing a holistic circle of services training body, mind, and spirit. Join us as we explore essential techniques for keeping us safe at home and while we are getting out and active in our communities. Learn how what we say and how we say it can empower us. You will also be introduced to some of our hands-on techniques, the SEED Functional Foundations, situational awareness, and various other important self-defense topics. These in-person workshops give participants an opportunity to see how practical and efficient our SEED system of techniques are, while providing a welcoming environment for truly meaningful safety education discussions, especially as they pertain to specific concerns within the disability community.
ACBS, Blind Activism and Advocacy Panel – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 2 (CEU Eligible)ACBS, Blind Activism and Advocacy Panel – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 2 (CEU Eligible)
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July 2, 2022Join ACB Students for our panel on blind activism and advocacy with blind life coach Charlie Kramer and blind video editor, producer, and podcaster Lance Johnson! Come learn just how beautiful self-advocacy can be. Charlie and Lance will discuss their life experiences, outlooks on blindness, and advice for blind students with us.
Pitch in an Elevator: Talking It Up When You Are Going Down – found in room CHI 211 and Heard on ACB Media 4Pitch in an Elevator: Talking It Up When You Are Going Down – found in room CHI 211 and Heard on ACB Media 4
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July 2, 2022Many of us find it difficult to talk about ourselves, but being able to make a lasting impression in a few short seconds is an integral part of networking and sometimes even landing that job opportunity. Join the ACB Employment Committee as we work with participants in a workshop setting to fine tune and share your elevator pitch.
Walking Everywhere! – found in room HH Grand Ballroom Foyer and Heard on ACB Media 1Walking Everywhere! – found in room HH Grand Ballroom Foyer and Heard on ACB Media 1
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July 2, 2022Lace up your shoes, grab your water bottle, and be ready to be energized. Join the ACB Walk committee as we gather to raise money for ACB and its affiliates, get some exercise by traversing the halls of the convention hotel and the convention center, and make a grand entrance to kick off the opening general session of the convention.
Opening General Session – found in room CHI Grand Ballroom and Heard on ACB Media 1Opening General Session – found in room CHI Grand Ballroom and Heard on ACB Media 1
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GDB Breakfast – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 2
GDB Breakfast – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 2
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July 3, 2022GDB grads connect with friends and staff; those considering the guide dog lifestyle welcome. If you’d like to join GDB for breakfast please email Theresa at [email protected]
Spanish Language Wrap-up and Heard on ACB Media 1Convention Connect Show and Heard on ACB Media 1ACB General Session – found in room CHI Grand Ballroom and Heard on ACB Media 1ACB General Session – found in room CHI Grand Ballroom and Heard on ACB Media 1
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July 3, 2022BPI: Beyond Swiping: Seeking Romantic Connection and Compatibility in the 21st Century – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 4BPI: Beyond Swiping: Seeking Romantic Connection and Compatibility in the 21st Century – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 4
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July 3, 2022It’s a digital world; so much is accomplished by double-tapping and swiping. Our fingertips make so many decisions for us. We even try to find dating prospects through apps in this busy, cluttered reality. But how do we seek the unique chemistry between humans that no high tech interface can replace? How do we know if a connection is real or just a fleeting rightward swipe? How do we recognize attraction and cultivate romance in this fast-paced world? This discussion is meant to explore the complexities of 21st century dating. We’ll put our phones in our pockets and talk about the core fundamentals we relay upon in seeking lasting compatibility.
Safety Education Empowering Defense Intro Workshop – found in room HH MerchantSafety Education Empowering Defense Intro Workshop – found in room HH Merchant
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July 3, 2022Reservations about traveling independently? Do you avoid using your white cane simply because you fear it places a target on your back? Are you one of thousands of Americans who have been physically or sexually attacked? Well you’re not alone, and the team at STRIVE4YOU want to share our one-of-a-kind safety education & self-defense program that has been specifically designed by and for people with disabilities during one of two introductory workshops. The SEED program of STRIVE4YOU’s mission is to create a culture of safety and security for all, implementing a holistic circle of services training body, mind, and spirit. Join us as we explore essential techniques for keeping us safe at home and while we are getting out and active in our communities. Learn how what we say and how we say it can empower us. You will also be introduced to some of our hands-on techniques, the SEED Functional Foundations, situational awareness, and various other important self-defense topics. These in-person workshops give participants an opportunity to see how practical and efficient our SEED system of techniques are, while providing a welcoming environment for truly meaningful safety education discussions, especially as they pertain to specific concerns within the disability community.
3D Audio Excursion – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 43D Audio Excursion – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 4
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July 3, 2022Back by popular demand, come with Chris Snyder as he takes you on another 3D audio excursion to places real and fantastic. Put on your headphones, 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!
Student Led Discussion – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 2 (CEU Eligible)Student Led Discussion – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 2 (CEU Eligible)
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July 3, 2022Join ACB Student leaders to hear their perspectives on some of the many critical issues impacting blind students today. Students will discuss navigating blindness in education, health care, and in using assistive technology. Meet and interact with other students while participating in these discussions.
A Day in the Life an Audio Engineer/Describer – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)A Day in the Life an Audio Engineer/Describer – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)
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July 3, 2022Join Chris Snyder as he takes you through a workday for a blind AD professional. You’ll get to hear what it’s like to QC a script, voice, edit and mix a program, and ask questions afterward. The curious and the aspiring AD professionals won’t want to miss it.
Conversation with the World Blind Union CEO, Marc Workman – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 2 (CEU Eligible)Conversation with the World Blind Union CEO, Marc Workman – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 2 (CEU Eligible)
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July 3, 2022Mr. Workman will speak at Sunday morning’s General Session. Here is a great opportunity to hear from and talk with him directly in a smaller, more intimate setting. Come learn about the challenges and opportunities facing blind people around the world and lessons we can apply in the United States. Presenter: Marc Workman, Chief Executive Officer, World Blind Union, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Co-Sponsored by IRC and MCAC.
The Human Side of They: What are the Colors of Our Rainbow – found in room HH CozzensThe Human Side of They: What are the Colors of Our Rainbow – found in room HH Cozzens
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July 3, 2022Let’s ponder pronouns. Why are she and he so limiting? How can we expand our vocabulary and minds to celebrate gender diversity and equity? Have you ever asked your colleagues, friends and neighbors what pronouns they use? We define so much through labels; they help us organize the world around us, but they can be harmful and disrespectful. Inclusivity is not a trend or a fad. Pronouns are not just words on a page. In this candid discussion, BPI presents narratives from community mentors who embody the gender diversity in our rainbow. Join us as we delve in to the deeper meaning of pronouns and why what we say matters.
What’s new with GPS Products at HumanWare – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)What’s new with GPS Products at HumanWare – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)
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July 3, 2022Join Rachel Feinberg, HumanWare’s West Region Blindness Product Specialist for an in-depth look with what is new with GPS products at HumanWare. We will look at new updates to our line of talking GPS devices, including new map updates, new points of interest for North America, and more! In addition, we will glance into the exciting future of GPS products.
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ACBF Breakfast; Preserving Our Memories – found in room CHI 213
ACBF Breakfast; Preserving Our Memories – found in room CHI 213
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July 4, 2022Preserving family memories is more than stuffing pictures into a shoebox. Find out how to preserve tapes and videos and how to begin collecting oral histories with Micheal Hudson, Director of the American Printing House Museum. Always an inspiring speaker, Micheal is sure to get you motivated to actively collect those memories of your kids, cousins, and school and ACB friends.
ACBF Virtual Breakfast; Preserving Our Memories – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 2ACBF Virtual Breakfast; Preserving Our Memories – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 2
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July 4, 2022Preserving family memories is more than stuffing pictures into a shoebox. Find out how to preserve tapes and videos and how to begin collecting oral histories with Micheal Hudson, Director of the American Printing House Museum. Always an inspiring speaker, Micheal is sure to get you motivated to actively collect those memories of your kids, cousins, and school and ACB friends.
BRL Breakfast – found in room CHI 211BRL Breakfast – found in room CHI 211
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July 4, 2022Guest Speaker Marc Workman, President, World Blind Union
BRL Virtual Breakfast – found in room CHI 211 and Heard on ACB Media 3BRL Virtual Breakfast – found in room CHI 211 and Heard on ACB Media 3
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July 4, 2022Guest Speaker Marc Workman, President, World Blind Union
Blind Dating in a Sighted World: The Non-verbal Cues of Dating – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 4Blind Dating in a Sighted World: The Non-verbal Cues of Dating – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 4
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July 4, 2022As someone who lost sight mid-life I am often asked about the visuals in the dating world. In this panel we turn the tables to a few sighted friends as they tell us the visual cues that they respond to and answer questions from our community to dispel the myths and offer advice to us un Blind Dating.
To Mobility and Beyond: Challenges Facing Pedestrians in 2022 – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)To Mobility and Beyond: Challenges Facing Pedestrians in 2022 – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)
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July 4, 2022You don’t hear an APS; you’re not sure there’s a crosswalk, and there’s no parallel traffic. … This presentation will provide strategies you can use in challenging pedestrian situations. You’ll learn about some new environmental modifications that have been shown to help-but your informed advocacy is needed to get them implemented. Speaker: Beezy Bentzen
How to Not be Afraid of your Kitchen 101 – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 3 (CEU Eligible)How to Not be Afraid of your Kitchen 101 – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 3 (CEU Eligible)
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July 4, 2022Does the thought of undercooked meat scare you? Are you nervous when chopping your veggies? Do you want to learn how to prep and meal plan for your budget? Join Herbie Allen as he goes in depth into kitchen and food safety and Janeen Lea as she focuses on making your money go further and meal prepping to make your busy nights easier.
To Mobility and Beyond: Yes You Can! Local Success Stories – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)To Mobility and Beyond: Yes You Can! Local Success Stories – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)
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July 4, 2022A panel of blind and Visually Impaired advocates will share their experiences successfully advocating for accessible pedestrian signals.
Unravelling Advocacy for Vision Rehabilitation Services – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 2 (CEU Eligible)Unravelling Advocacy for Vision Rehabilitation Services – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 2 (CEU Eligible)
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July 4, 2022Explore innovative advocacy efforts wherein states can obtain funding under the Medicaid Older Individuals who are Blind program. This program provides an array of vision rehabilitation services, however funding is extremely limited. Learn how to utilize the Older Individuals who are Blind and Medicaid programs. Presented by Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss and the Rehabilitation Issues Taskforce.
BPI: Colors of the Rainbow: What is an Ally – found in room HH CozzensBPI: Colors of the Rainbow: What is an Ally – found in room HH Cozzens
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July 4, 2022Allies of the LGBTQIA+ Community: Doing What’s Right to Protect Civil Rights. What is an ally? What can allies do to support the LGBTQIA+ community? Make a donation? Sign a petition? Is it possible to be a silent supporter as times change in momentous ways? With regressive legislation such as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’
Don’t Say Gay
law and Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s directive authorizing child abuse investigations into parents whose children receive gender-affirming care, allies are standing up and speaking out. Guided by members of the community, they respond and take action. Join the discussion with a panel including Anthony Corona, Gabriel Lopez-Kafati, Margie Donovan, Vita Zavoli and Miss Ruth Williams. -
ACB General Session – found in room CHI Grand Ballroom and heard on ACB Media 1
ACB General Session – found in room CHI Grand Ballroom and heard on ACB Media 1
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July 5, 2022AAVIA Lunch – Perspective from an attorney from the UK – found in room CHI 211AAVIA Lunch – Perspective from an attorney from the UK – found in room CHI 211
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July 5, 2022Hear from Adal Ibrar, barrister, London England, a Visually Impaired Attorney. Mr. Ibrar will talk about key experiences and observations of his training and career in the law. Through discussion with AAVIA members, it is hoped that illuminating contrasts and similarities will emerge.
ACB Lion’s Reverse Visit – found in room CHI 213ACB Lion’s Reverse Visit – found in room CHI 213
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July 5, 2022Meet Lions from Omaha and discover how blind Lions are making a difference all across America. Open to active Lions, former Lions, and anyone interested in learning more about becoming a Lion.
AAVIA Virtual Lunch – Perspective from an attorney from the UK – found in room CHI 211 and Heard on ACB Media 3AAVIA Virtual Lunch – Perspective from an attorney from the UK – found in room CHI 211 and Heard on ACB Media 3
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July 5, 2022Hear from a Visually Impaired Attorney in the UK. Our guest will talk about key experiences and observations of his training and career in the law. Through discussion with AAVIA members, it is hoped that illuminating contrasts and similarities will emerge.
ACB Lion’s Virtual Reverse Visit – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 2ACB Lion’s Virtual Reverse Visit – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 2
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July 5, 2022Meet Lions from Omaha and discover how blind Lions are making a difference all across America. Open to active Lions, former Lions, and anyone interested in learning more about becoming a Lion.
Meet the Talking Book Narrator – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)Meet the Talking Book Narrator – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)
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July 5, 2022Co-hosted by: AABT, BRL, FIA, LUA, BPI, and MCAC
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
One Bookone ACB – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)One Bookone ACB – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)
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July 5, 2022Their Plant Eyes: A Personal and Cultural History of Blindness by M. Leona Godin Co-hosted by AABT, BRL, FIA, LUA, BPI and MCAC
Ten Ethical Issues Lawyers Face Today – found in room CHI 211 and Heard on ACB Media 3Ten Ethical Issues Lawyers Face Today – found in room CHI 211 and Heard on ACB Media 3
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July 5, 2022This session led by a law professor AAVIA member will offer an expert perspective on key ethical issues facing lawyers and affecting public perceptions of the legal profession.
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.
Self-Care is Health Care – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)Self-Care is Health Care – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)
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July 5, 2022Take charge of your physical, mental and emotional health. ACB Next Generation and ACB’s Get Up, Get Moving invite you to come and learn about the connection between mind, body and spirit. Come stretch out your body, learn from Leslie Spoone, a Certified Fitness Instructor, Koni Sims, a retired Medical Massage Practitioner, and Terry Suarez, a Certified Respiratory Therapist, and energize your spirit by learning to relax! Participants will also be able to share their best practices for self-care.
RDC Two Scoops With No Calories – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 4RDC Two Scoops With No Calories – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 4
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July 5, 2022How sweet it is to deposit those walk checks and funds from MMS!
Wine Tasting: Tanin Tuesday – found in room HH Washington CityWine Tasting: Tanin Tuesday – found in room HH Washington City
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July 5, 2022If you are a red wine aficionado, this is the tasting for you! BPI’s Sommelier extraordinaire, Gabriel Lopez Kafati will take us through different regions of the world in a wine tour. From Cabs to Malbecs, from Merlot to Pinot Noir. We will learn why certain regions are famous for each varietal as we mingle and sip.
A Conversation with Kelly Buckland, U.S. Department of Transportation – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 1A Conversation with Kelly Buckland, U.S. Department of Transportation – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 1
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July 5, 2022Join the ACB Transportation and Pedestrian and Environment Access Committees for a wide ranging conversation regarding accessibility and disability rights with Mr. Kelly Buckland, Disability Advisor, Office of the Assistant Secretary on Policy, US Department of Transportation (Washington, DC)
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Spanish Language Wrap-up
Spanish Language Wrap-up
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July 6, 2022Convention Connect ShowConvention Connect Show
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July 6, 2022ACB General Session – found in room CHI Grand Ballroom and heard on ACB Media 1ACB General Session – found in room CHI Grand Ballroom and heard on ACB Media 1
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July 6, 2022ACBRA Program – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)ACBRA Program – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)
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July 6, 2022Steve Dresser (WA1RTB) will demonstrate an accessible interface for the NannoVNA, a low-cost microprocessor-based device for analyzing antenna performance.
It Takes A Village: Working Together to Prepare Students in Transition – found in room CHI 211 and Heard on ACB Media 3 (CEU Eligible)It Takes A Village: Working Together to Prepare Students in Transition – found in room CHI 211 and Heard on ACB Media 3 (CEU Eligible)
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July 6, 2022There are a lot of expectations for schools to provide all the essential academic skills to prepare for life beyond secondary education. There is often not enough funding to meet all the need. We know that technology is an integral part of our daily life. Nancy Flearl from the Nebraska Foundation for Visually Impaired Children, will share how a simple non-profit is working in partnership with school districts and Vocational Rehabilitation to support students in transition.
ACBDA: Accessible Pharmacy. Knuckling down on Accessibility – found in room CHI 211 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)ACBDA: Accessible Pharmacy. Knuckling down on Accessibility – found in room CHI 211 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)
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July 6, 2022Three Co-Founders of Accessible Pharmacy describe their rationale behind the founding of a full service pharmacy serving the needs of individuals with blindness and vision impairment. One of the business partners who is blind will explain his vision for a full service pharmacy, sharing his own personal disappointing experiences with mainstream pharmacies. Also hear from Accessible Pharmacy’s Chief Medical Officer about accessible durable medical equipment, inclusive of continuous glucose monitors, and how Accessible Pharmacy works to meet the needs of their blind and vision impaired customers!
The History and Current Role of Fraternal Benefit Societies – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 3The History and Current Role of Fraternal Benefit Societies – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 3
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July 6, 2022This session will feature representatives of a major Omaha-based fraternal benefit society, explaining the historical and contemporary importance of these organizations.
Knuckling Down with Peer Mentor Relations – found in room CHI 211 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)Knuckling Down with Peer Mentor Relations – found in room CHI 211 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)
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July 6, 2022The ACBDA Peer Mentor Relations Program is a support network that encourages members who have experience with both Diabetes and/or sight loss(mentors), to confidentially interact with one or more of their peers who need extra support(mentees). This allows for the sharing of information and experiences, and the chance to gently challenge others to see what simple adjustments could be made to better support a life of both sight loss and Diabetes. These peer to peer bonds provide a safe place to discuss new ideas, and move past some of the things that are uncomfortable, in order to gain a better knowledge and understanding of living with sight loss and Diabetes together. Knowing that we are not alone in these experiences can make a positive difference in our lives, and shed new light on the face of adversity, amidst the darkness in which so many of us live.
Making Sense of the Census – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 2Making Sense of the Census – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 2
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July 6, 2022It’s a once-in-a-decade event! The 1950 Census is here, and it includes cousins, neighbors, aunts and uncles, grandparents – even family friends! They are all waiting to be discovered, and many will be people you know. Every ten years the United States conducts a census, and 72 years after the census date it becomes public. Packed with family information and details; get on the road to discovery.
Microsoft Windows Accessibility and Features – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)Microsoft Windows Accessibility and Features – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)
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July 6, 2022Come and learn about the in-box accessibility features Windows has to offer and get a quick tour of the new features that have been introduced in Windows 11. Chat with the team and ask any questions and provide feedback on the product.
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Spanish Language Wrap-up
Spanish Language Wrap-up
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July 7, 2022Convention Connect Show - heard on ACB Media 1Convention Connect Show - heard on ACB Media 1
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July 7, 2022ACB General Session – found in room CHI Grand Ballroom and heard on ACB Media 1ACB General Session – found in room CHI Grand Ballroom and heard on ACB Media 1
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July 7, 2022BOP Convention Wrap-up – found in room CHI Grand Ballroom and Heard on ACB Media 1BOP Convention Wrap-up – found in room CHI Grand Ballroom and Heard on ACB Media 1
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July 7, 2022ACB Banquet – found in room HH Grand Ballroom A/B/C/D and Heard on ACB Media 1 (CEU Eligible)ACB Banquet – found in room HH Grand Ballroom A/B/C/D and Heard on ACB Media 1 (CEU Eligible)
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July 7, 2022Keynote speaker: Judy Heumann. Judy has been involved in the Disability Rights movement since the early 1970’s. She was instrumental in establishing the independent living movement, and was a key player in fighting for the passage of the landmark Rehabilitation Act of 1973. She is considered the mother of disability rights, and because of her ongoing and tireless efforts, she is an internationally recognized disability advocate. Judy served as the highest official for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services at the Department of Education under President Bill Clinton, and served under Barack Obama as the senior official for International Disability Rights at the State Department. In 2020, she published her memoir Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist. As a true advocate and civil rights activist, she is well familiar with the needs of people with all disabilities, including those who are blind and low vision. Judy Heumann is making a difference for all of us in the 21st century. Presentation of BOP and ACB Awards, ACB Braille Forum Raffle drawing.