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Events in July 2022
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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.
RSVA: All about the Nebraska Business Enterprise Program – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 3 (CEU Eligible)RSVA: All about the Nebraska Business Enterprise Program – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 3 (CEU Eligible)
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July 2, 2022This session will highlight the Business Enterprise Program in Nebraska. Learn how vendors are trained, the types of facilities they have in the program, and some statistics of relevance: gross sales, number of facilities, number of vendors, etc. Also learn how blind persons can become a vendor in the state. Presenters: Eric Buckwalter, CVRCB, NBE Coordinator, Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Lincoln, Nebraska; Jim Jirak, Owner Jirak Enterprises, Omaha, Nebraska.
RSVA: The Value of Randolph-Sheppard Business Enterprises as Career Opportunities – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 3 (CEU Eligible)RSVA: The Value of Randolph-Sheppard Business Enterprises as Career Opportunities – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 3 (CEU Eligible)
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July 2, 2022Learn the benefits of this career option and how states find recruits. Also learn the skills needed and the education and training that is provided. Presenters: Eric Buckwalter, CVRCB, NBE Coordinator, Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Lincoln, Nebraska; John Gordon, Bureau Chief and Acting BEP Director, Illinois Department for the Blind, Chicago, IL; Patrick Martin, RSVF Vendor, Tallahassee, Florida. Co-sponsored by the ACB Rehabilitation Task Force.
RSVA: Outlook Enrichment Assistance – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 3 (CEU Eligible)RSVA: Outlook Enrichment Assistance – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 3 (CEU Eligible)
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July 2, 2022What is Outlook Enrichment Assistance? Learn about the differing technologies and skills training that assist those entering the vending program and other careers. Paulette Monthei BSW, MPA, Enrichment Executive Director, Omaha, Nebraska; Alex Curtis, NE Vendor Trainee, Omaha, Nebraska.
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On Site Event: RSVA Awards Lunch Celebrating over 50 years of achievement and advocacy – found in room CHI 215
On Site Event: RSVA Awards Lunch Celebrating over 50 years of achievement and advocacy – found in room CHI 215
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July 3, 2022Our speaker will be Deb Cook Lewis, ACB 1st Vice President, retired technology specialist
On Site and Streamed: RSVA Virtual Awards Lunch Celebrating over 50 years of achievement and advocacy – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 3On Site and Streamed: RSVA Virtual Awards Lunch Celebrating over 50 years of achievement and advocacy – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 3
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July 3, 2022Our speaker will be Deb Cook Lewis, ACB 1st Vice President, retired technology specialist
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.
To Mobility and Beyond: Update on Public Right-Of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) – found in room CHI 211 and Heard on ACB Media 2 (CEU Eligible)To Mobility and Beyond: Update on Public Right-Of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) – found in room CHI 211 and Heard on ACB Media 2 (CEU Eligible)
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July 3, 2022Whether you travel with a cane or guide dog, you won’t want to miss this one, as these guidelines are required for everyone to travel safely. The Access Board’s Sarah Presley will tell us what is included in the PROWAG and update us on where the DOT and DOJ are in formally adopting the Access Board’s recommendations. Speaker: Sarah Presley, Accessibility Specialist, IS Access Board, Washington, DC.
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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
IVIE Luncheon – Selling Yourself: How to Put Your Best Foot Forward in the Evolving Employment World – found in room CHI 213 (CEU Eligible)IVIE Luncheon – Selling Yourself: How to Put Your Best Foot Forward in the Evolving Employment World – found in room CHI 213 (CEU Eligible)
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July 4, 2022Join Sara Freemen Smith, an HR professional on the ACB Employment Committee; Pam Shaw, an entrepreneur and IVIE member; and Kaila Allen, recent new-hire and ACB Next Generation member, as they share their experience with written, verbal, and visual aspects of positioning yourself as the best job candidate and maximizing those networking opportunities. The panel will tackle these three aspects in each of their facets of the employment/networking processes. Sponsored by IVIE, ACB Next Generation and the ACB Employment committee.
IVIE Virtual Luncheon – Selling Yourself: How to Put Your Best Foot Forward in the Evolving Employment World – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 2 (CEU Eligible)IVIE Virtual Luncheon – Selling Yourself: How to Put Your Best Foot Forward in the Evolving Employment World – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 2 (CEU Eligible)
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July 4, 2022Join Sara Freemen Smith, an HR professional on the ACB Employment Committee; Pam Shaw, an entrepreneur and IVIE member; and Kaila Allen, recent new-hire and ACB Next Generation member, as they share their experience with written, verbal, and visual aspects of positioning yourself as the best job candidate and maximizing those networking opportunities. The panel will tackle these three aspects in each of their facets of the employment/networking processes. Sponsored by IVIE, ACB Next Generation and the ACB Employment committee.
IVIE Business Expo – found in room HH MerchantIVIE Business Expo – found in room HH Merchant
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July 4, 2022Blind and visually impaired business owners will showcase their products and services and answer your questions.
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
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.
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. -
AAVIA Lunch – Perspective from an attorney from the UK – found in room CHI 211
AAVIA 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.
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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NIB Breakfast – found in room CHI 208 (CEU Eligible)
NIB Breakfast – found in room CHI 208 (CEU Eligible)
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July 6, 2022Join NSITE, National Industries for the Blind’s new national workforce enterprise that is connecting talent to opportunity.
NIB Virtual Breakfast – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 2 (CEU Eligible)NIB Virtual Breakfast – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 2 (CEU Eligible)
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July 6, 2022Join NSITE, National Industries for the Blind’s new national workforce enterprise that is connecting talent to opportunity.
ACBRA 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.
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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]