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Events in June 2023
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Nominating Committee
Nominating 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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Envision: A look at the Past, the Present, and the Future
Envision: 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, 2023Web 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, 2023The 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.
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, 2023Yoga 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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Perfecting Professionalism on Paper
Perfecting 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
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.
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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Who Are You? Blind, Queer, they and other identifiers
Who 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.
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.
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.
AAVIA Business MeetingAAVIA Business Meeting
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June 24, 2023CCLVI 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, 2023Writers 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.
Next 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!
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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!
Jewish 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