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Week of Jun 18th
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Exhibit Hall Overview
Exhibit Hall Overview
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June 21, 2023Take a virtual tour of our 2023 Exhibit Hall. Exhibitors share what they will be offering at their booth. Obtain contact information and hear about convention specials.
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Best Practices for Managing Type I and Type II Diabetes
Best Practices for Managing Type I and Type II Diabetes
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June 22, 2023Cleveland Clinic Diabetes Professionals will discuss current best practices and latest changes/recommendations in managing Type I and Type II Diabetes.
Envision: A look at the Past, the Present, and the FutureEnvision: 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
Guide Dog Schools UpdateWeb 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
Guide Dog School Updates ContinuedThe 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.
More from the Streaming ServicesMore from the Streaming Services
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June 22, 2023Back by popular demand! Representatives from major streaming services will discuss how their organizations make their programming accessible now and what they’ve got planned for the future. Moderator: Carl Richardson, Co-Chair, ACB Audio Description Project, Brighton, MA Invited Streaming Services include: Apple+, Disney+, HULU, HBO Max, Netflix, Prime Video, Paramount+, and Showtime
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.
More from the Streaming Services (continued)More from the Streaming Services (continued)
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June 22, 2023Back by popular demand! Representatives from major streaming services will discuss how their organizations make their programming accessible now and what they’ve got planned for the future. Moderator: Carl Richardson, Co-Chair, ACB Audio Description Project, Brighton, MA Invited Streaming Services include: Apple+, Disney+, HULU, HBO Max, Netflix, Prime Video, Paramount+, and Showtime
Digital 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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Toward a World with Zero Barriers with Zero Project
Toward a World with Zero Barriers with Zero Project
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June 23, 2023In partnership with the United Nations in Vienna, the Zero Project, an initiative of Essl Foundation, finds and shares innovative solutions worldwide that improve the daily lives and legal rights of all persons with disabilities. Learn about theirexciting work and how you can get involved! Presenters: Robin Tim Weis, Director, International Affairs, Zero Project, Vienna, Austria; Sumita Kunashakaran, Manager, Civil Society, Zero Project, Vienna, Austria; Michael Fembek, CEO, Zero Project, Vienna, Austria; and a Zero Project awardee.
Identifying Web Accessibility Standards, Principles and GuidelinesIdentifying Web Accessibility Standards, Principles and Guidelines
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June 23, 2023Introduction to WCAG – What is it? Define the basics of WCAG principles (P.O.U.R) Define common web accessibility gaps on web sites and how to identify them How do we speak to developers and companies as it relates to WCAG if we are not an engineer Resources and additional information on WCAG
Perfecting Professionalism on PaperPerfecting 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
Lost in Space iBug TodayLost in Space iBug Today
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June 23, 2023How do I get out of here? Where did my teddy bear go? Who let the dogs out? Where’s my mommy? Want to learn the answers to these questions and more? Join the iBUG Today team as we explore ways to find stuff that’s lost or missing, including ourselves. Presenters: Sandhya Rao and Brad Snyder
OKO the Revolutionary New Pedestrian Crossing AppOKO the Revolutionary New Pedestrian Crossing App
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June 23, 2023OKO is a mobile application that uses the smartphone camera and artificial intelligence to bring back the status of the pedestrian light (WALK, DON’T WALK and COUNTDOWN) and helps you with not veering off into traffic when crossing the street. OKO doesn’t require any additional infrastructure to be installed and does not rely on a wifi or cellular connection. No stress and greater safety while crossing the street.
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
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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Making a Big Difference with Rehabilitation Coaching
Making a Big Difference with Rehabilitation Coaching
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June 24, 2023Do you want to win at the Game? Try getting a coach. Imagine how your rehabilitation experience would have been if you had had a coach by your side preparing you for your IPE and helping you through your meetings with your counselor. Come hear about a project to train Rehab Coaches for your affiliate.
Who Are You? Blind, Queer, they and other identifiersWho 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.
Overcoming common pitfalls and Tools to assist in Finding Gaps in Web AccessibilityOvercoming common pitfalls and Tools to assist in Finding Gaps in Web Accessibility
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June 24, 2023Define common pitfalls seen on the web when using a screen reader with potential solutions Making sense of web accessibility problems from an end-user perspective Review free tools to provide data to companies Summarizing the problem – tell real-world stories to companies Sharing data and follow-up, including resources Follow-up training and engagement
Solutions 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.
You Got the Job; Now What?You Got the Job; Now What?
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June 24, 2023Have you been looking for a job or seeking out a promotion and were unsure of how to negotiate for the accommodations you require to be successful? Have you felt like you deserved a promotion but didn’t know what to do next? Whether it’s figuring out what accommodations are needed, how to take those brave steps to move yourself up in your company, or how to set yourself up for a successful career, come join a Retail Technology Sales Representative seeking out her next promotion, a newly hired Account Support Specialist working with her employer to make her job accessible, and a Tax Examiner at the US Treasury Department who has now settled into his new role.
Sister Power Happy HourSister Power Happy Hour
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June 24, 2023Hear from two remarkable women Melanie Alt Sinohui, Phoenix AZ and Maria Kristic, Albany NY
Writers 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.
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