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Events in July 2022
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Goal Ball – found in room CHI 203 (CEU Eligible)
Goal Ball – found in room CHI 203 (CEU Eligible)
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July 2, 2022Up For Some Exciting Fun? Try Goalball! Start your day with the premier team sport for the VI/Blind, the sport of GOALBALL! This three on three sport can be played recreationally or competitively. Yes, it’s challenging. Yes, it’s physical. And you better bet it is extremely fun! During this three hour session we will learn how to play, what are the adaptations to the game, and even will give you plenty of opportunity to strap on some pads and give it a try in a real game. Bring the entire family!!!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Come Tailgate with ACBDA – found in room HH Grand A/BCome Tailgate with ACBDA – found in room HH Grand A/B
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July 2, 2022Join ACB Diabetics In Action Sugar Warriors, the Get Up and Get Moving Campaign and the Brenda Dillon Memorial Walk Team as we collaborate together for some fun, prizes, tasty snacks and a cash bar! The tailgate party starts at 5:00 PM CST and will remain open during the walk and for a time after the walk concludes. This will be a great time to hear from some of our Health Heroes, socialize with members of ACBDA, Get Up and Get Moving and Brenda Dillon Walk organizers and friends! So, register for the walk and join the fun!
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.
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On Site Event: AAVL Lunch: Unravelling the Medicare Tangle – found in room CHI 213 (CEU Eligible)
On Site Event: AAVL Lunch: Unravelling the Medicare Tangle – found in room CHI 213 (CEU Eligible)
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July 3, 2022Lori Scharff ACB’s Medicare expert, will give you the information you need to better understand the maze that is the Medicare program. Eligibility, benefits, gaps, and special plans are just a few of the areas that she will cover.
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.
On Site and Streamed: AAVL Virtual Lunch: Unravelling the Medicare Tangle – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 2 (CEU Eligible)On Site and Streamed: AAVL Virtual Lunch: Unravelling the Medicare Tangle – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 2 (CEU Eligible)
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July 3, 2022Lori Scharff ACB’s Medicare expert, will give you the information you need to better understand the maze that is the Medicare program. Eligibility, benefits, gaps, and special plans are just a few of the areas that she will cover.
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.
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.
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Breath and Sound – found in room HH Cozzens
Breath and Sound – found in room HH Cozzens
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July 4, 2022Join BPI as we explore the wonders of breath. What is the sound of breath? What can we do with our breath? Let’s discover how breath resonates throughout our body, mind, and soul.
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.
Empowering Ourselves to Advocate for the Best Mental Health and Emotional Well Being Care – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 2 (CEU Eligible)Empowering Ourselves to Advocate for the Best Mental Health and Emotional Well Being Care – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 2 (CEU Eligible)
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July 4, 2022The world can be busy and it’s often our own self-care that is the first overlooked. The medical field is often more a business; knowing how to ask the right questions and advocate for ourselves is a learned and much needed skill set. Facilitated by Pam Shaw.
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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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
Knuckling Down on Endocrinology: Current and Future Treatment Strategies – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 2 (CEU Eligible)Knuckling Down on Endocrinology: Current and Future Treatment Strategies – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 2 (CEU Eligible)
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July 5, 2022Hear from a panel of leading global endocrinologists regarding current and future best practice treatment strategies for managing Type I and Type II diabetes
Accessible Covid 19 Testing – found in room CHI 211 and Heard on ACB Media 3 (CEU Eligible)Accessible Covid 19 Testing – found in room CHI 211 and Heard on ACB Media 3 (CEU Eligible)
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July 5, 2022Dr Jill Heemskerk, Deputy Director, NIBIB, and co-lead on the RADx program.
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.
Knuckling Down on Using and Demonstrating Durable Medical Equipment – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 2 (CEU Eligible)Knuckling Down on Using and Demonstrating Durable Medical Equipment – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 2 (CEU Eligible)
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July 5, 2022Presenter: Kim Ladd RN/BS, diabetes health education specialist. Empowering clients to independently manage their diabetes and other chronic diseases with low or no vision. Kim’s passion for preventing diabetes and its complications through education stems from first-hand experience. Not only does she deal with diabetes on a daily basis, but many of her family members do so as well. Kim will demonstrate how to use many different devices for diabetes.
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.
Me to the Third Power: Finding, Working and Sharing Myself; Our Journey with Mental Health and Emotional Well Being – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 3 (CEU Eligible)Me to the Third Power: Finding, Working and Sharing Myself; Our Journey with Mental Health and Emotional Well Being – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 3 (CEU Eligible)
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July 5, 2022Its been said we hear parts of our own stories in others. This panel of speakers will share the highs and lows of their individual journeys through emotional well being.
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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.
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!
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.
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.
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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Get Up and Move Dance Party – found in room HH Grand Ballroom Foyer
Get Up and Move Dance Party – found in room HH Grand Ballroom Foyer
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July 7, 2022 – July 8, 2022Get Up and Get grooving to the rhythms of different cultures from around the world. Music from hot sexy Latin, jamming reggae, British invasion and so many more in this 2 hour dance party that will make you sweat. Collaboration with the Multicultural Affairs Committee and ACB Get Up and Get Moving Campaign. Let’s dance those calories off together!
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Get Up and Move Dance Party – found in room HH Grand Ballroom Foyer
Get Up and Move Dance Party – found in room HH Grand Ballroom Foyer
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July 7, 2022 – July 8, 2022Get Up and Get grooving to the rhythms of different cultures from around the world. Music from hot sexy Latin, jamming reggae, British invasion and so many more in this 2 hour dance party that will make you sweat. Collaboration with the Multicultural Affairs Committee and ACB Get Up and Get Moving Campaign. Let’s dance those calories off together!
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Braille Forum Deadline for September 2022 Issue
Braille Forum Deadline for September 2022 Issue
All day
July 25, 2022Braille Forum Deadline for September 2022 (hard copy): Theme TBA; deadline July 25, 2022
For more details, contact
Sharon Lovering, Editor
American Council of the Blind
Emil: [email protected]