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Events in June 2025
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Candidates Forum Candidates Forum
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ACB Summer Auction ACB Summer Auction
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June 21, 2025Enjoy bidding at the 19th annual ACB Summer Auction on Zoom and ACB Media. There will be two days of the appetizer auction Thursday, June 19 and Friday, June 20 starting at noon and will close the next day at noon. We look forward to hearing from everyone and to lots of action! Happy bidding!
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Resolutions Resolutions
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June 24, 2025Gabe; Order is: 2, 3, 5, 9, 7 and 11; Intro resolution; play media English and Spanish, Questions: 10 minutes, Debate: 20 minutes, vote
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Resolutions Resolutions
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June 25, 2025Gabe; Order is: 2, 3, 5, 9, 7 and 11 from where we left off; Intro guidelines; play media; Jeff moves, Questions: 10 minutes, Debate: 20 minutes, Vote
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Accessible Diagnostic Testing National & International Best Practices Guidelines Update Accessible Diagnostic Testing National & International Best Practices Guidelines Update
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June 26, 2025This session will share information and Best Practices for Designing Accessible At-Home Diagnostic Test Kits. ACB advocacy efforts has collaborated with the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation® (AAMI), a global leader for the development and production of national and international consensus standards. This initiative includes work done by the National Institutes of Health and RADX on accessible COVID-19 home tests and other diagnostic testing. Come and hear from members of the Task Group that championed and developed this accessibility guidance for future production by pharmaceutical companies.
Microsoft Copilot for Work Microsoft Copilot for Work
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June 26, 2025Learn how AI enhances skills and productivity for the blind community. Discover Copilot tools that streamline workflows, foster collaboration, and equip the community with digital skills for the modern workplace. Speaker: Crystal Jones, Microsoft
Audio Description Best Practices in Movie Theaters Audio Description Best Practices in Movie Theaters
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June 26, 2025Did you know that most theatrical releases are audio described? Learn from a blind movie goer, AMC Theaters, the National Alliance of Theater Owners, and others on how to make your visit to the movie theater a successful one by enjoying the magic of cinema with the help of audio description. Moderator: Carl Richardson, Co-Chair, ACB Audio Description Project, Boston, MA Presenters: Alex Howard, Enthusiastic Blind Theater-Goer and Co-Creator of The Dark Room Podcast, Burbank, CA; Cinema United (formerly known as National Association of Theater Owners (Invited); AMC Theatres (Invited)
Christian Nationalism 101 Christian Nationalism 101
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June 26, 2025Join us for a discussion of Christian Nationalism, what it is and its growing impact on civil, legal and religious life within the United States. Presenters: Mariko Hirose, Chief Program Officer, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Washington, DC; Reverend Peter Heide, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and ACB Board Member, Baraboo, WI.
Expert Advice on Retirement Planning and Investing for the Future Expert Advice on Retirement Planning and Investing for the Future
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June 26, 2025Are you worried that you might live longer than your money? How do we plan for an uncertain future? The Royal Bank Of Canada investment manager and financial planner has the answers to these questions and many more. Please join the ACB Resource Development team and our ACB investment advisor for this informative session on how to plan for your retirement and make the right choices for your Individual Retirement Account (IRA). Presenter: Mike Dickson – RBC Wealth Management Financial Advisor
Writing Audio Description with AI Tools Writing Audio Description with AI Tools
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June 26, 2025Discussion and demonstrations of audio description AI writing and assessment tools and how they work on their own and with essential human collaboration Moderator: Renee Arrington-Johnson Presenters: JOEL SNYDER, PhD., Author of The Visual Made Verbal, President, Audio Description Associates, LLC, Takoma Park, MD; Caroline Desrosiers, Founder and CEO, Scribely, Truckee, CA; Brett Oppegaard, Ph.D., Professor, School of Communication and Information, College of Social Sciences, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Manoa, HI; Professor Sri Kurniawan, University of California-Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA; and Rick Morin, ACB Media and IT Manager, Burlington, MA
Using Technology to Help Those Living with a Dual Sensory Loss Live to the Fullest Using Technology to Help Those Living with a Dual Sensory Loss Live to the Fullest
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June 26, 2025Join Scott Davert, Coordinator of the Technology Research, and Innovations Center for the deaf blind at HKNC, as he explains how we can use technology to live without dual sensory loss to the fullest.
Resolutions Resolutions
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June 26, 2025Gabe; Order is: 2, 3, 5, 9, 7 and 11 from where we left off; Intro resolution; play media English and Spanish, Questions: 10 minutes, Debate: 20 minutes, Vote
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The World of Windows: Microsoft Tools for the Blind Community The World of Windows: Microsoft Tools for the Blind Community
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June 27, 2025Explore the latest advancements in Windows assistive technologies, including powerful AI-driven features and updates to Narrator and Magnifier. Learn how these tools are transforming digital experiences for blind and low vision users, from improved navigation and task efficiency to rich image descriptions and fundamental enhancements. This session showcases the innovations driving inclusive productivity forward. Speaker: Nidhi Jain, Microsoft
Author Talk by a Survivor of the World War II Nazi Atrocities Author Talk by a Survivor of the World War II Nazi Atrocities
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June 27, 2025Simone Arnold-Liebster has been a lifelong advocate to ensure that future generations never forget past religious atrocities. She actively promotes an environment where peace, tolerance and human dignity can flourish. The condensed version of Simone’s book, ‘Facing the Lion: Memoirs of a Young Girl in Nazi Europe,’ is available from Audible, narrated by the author. The full version is available on Bookshare. This promises to be a very moving and meaningful author presentation. Presenters: Simone Arnold-Liebster, author, Tresserve, France; Greg Milakovich, Arnold-Liebster Foundation, Davenport, IAFacilitator: Janet Parmerter, Loganville, GAPresented by: LUA
Constitution and Bylaws Constitution and Bylaws
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June 27, 2025Final reading of constitution and bylaw amendments followed by debate
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Understanding Trauma During Changing Times Understanding Trauma During Changing Times
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June 28, 2025There are all kinds of trauma. In this session, we will explore some of the types of trauma and suggest ways to cope. Sponsored by: ACB Mental Health and Wellness Committee
Introducing BlueSky and Mastodon Introducing BlueSky and Mastodon
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June 28, 2025Join BITS, and presenter Merv Keck as we take a look at these exciting and popular social media platforms. We will begin with an introduction to the Skeets app for BlueSky, which will be followed by an overview of the Mona app for Mastodon. Presenter: Mervin Keck, BITS Mentoring Technology Specialist, Hamburg, PA.
When the Road Gets Rough When the Road Gets Rough
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June 28, 2025There are often challenges on the road to mental health. This session will feature three presenters who will share their experience, strength and hope. Sponsored by: ACB Mental Health and Wellness Committee
Sister Power Happy Hour Sister Power Happy Hour
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June 28, 2025Always a convention favorite; join ACB Women for another inspiring conversation with two dynamic ACB women leaders, Regina Brink and Cecily Laney Nipper. Facilitator: Rachel Schroeder, ACB Board Director, Assistive Technology Specialist, Springfield, IL. Presenters: Regina Marie Brink, Director of Governmental Affairs for CCB, Founding Director of Innervision Theater, Sacramento, CA; Cecily Laney Nipper, ACB Board Director, Medical Transcriptionist, Assistive Technology Instructor ACB Board member, Covington, GA.
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