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Events in June 2024
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Candidates Forum (virtual)
Candidates Forum (virtual)
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June 19, 2024At this year’s hybrid convention, members will be electing five positions on our board of directors and three positions on the ACB Board of Publications. The ACB Candidates’ Page is where members can learn about the candidates who are running for ACB positions Join to meet the candidates on ACB Media, to ask questions, and hear their responses.
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ACB Summer Auction (virtual)
ACB Summer Auction (virtual)
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June 22, 2024Come and enjoy the ACB Summer Auction where we will be featuring jewelry, homemade baked goodies, technology, vacations and handmade quilts and crafts. We will kick it off with an Appetizer Auction on Thursday, June 20 and Friday, June 21.
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ACB Convention Call to Order (virtual)
ACB Convention Call to Order (virtual)
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June 24, 2024Adoption of Standing Rules; First Reading of Credentials Report
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Resolutions (virtual)
Resolutions (virtual)
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June 25, 2024Resolutions 1, 15, 2 and 10; First Reading of constitution and Bylaws Amendments
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Mock Election (virtual)Resolutions (virtual)
Resolutions (virtual)
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June 26, 2024Resolutions 9, 11, 12 and 13; Any Unfinished business from the Previous evening
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(AMAZON) Amazon Devices Accessibility Overview (virtual)
(AMAZON) Amazon Devices Accessibility Overview (virtual)
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June 27, 2024Amazon obsesses about customer delight, and that includes customers with disabilities. In this session, Amazon accessibility experts will discuss the latest accessibility features for Fire TV, Fire tablet, Echo Show, Kindle, smart glasses and more. We will also review the suite of award-winning Fire OS accessibility features that have been delighting Amazon’s customers with disabilities for years. Speaker: Peter Korn, Director of Accessibility, Amazon Devices and Services
(MCAC) Judaism 101 (MCAC) (virtual)(MCAC) Judaism 101 (MCAC) (virtual)
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June 27, 2024Rabbi Andrew Goodman, the COO of JBI (Jewish Braille Institute) will present an introduction to Judaism workshop, focusing on exploring some basic tenets of Judaism and its yearly calendar of holidays. Questions will be welcomed.
(AMAZON) Audio Description at Prime Video (virtual)(AMAZON) Audio Description at Prime Video (virtual)
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June 27, 2024Over the last 24 months, Prime Video has been working with customers and advocacy groups to make our content more accessible by improving the availability and quality of audio description. We continue progressing towards our north star of making high-quality Audio Description as commonly available as Captioning. In this session, we will present our learnings on this journey and the evolving mental models on quality across scripting, mixing and voicing of Audio Description. Speakers: Christopher Nooney, Principal Product Manager, Technology, Prime Video and Dr. Josh Miele, Principal Accessibility Researcher, Amazon Devices and Services
(EMPLOYMENT) Disability and the Community College Workplace Pipeline (virtual)(EMPLOYMENT) Disability and the Community College Workplace Pipeline (virtual)
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June 27, 2024Learn about how community college staff partner with VR (vocational Rehabilitation) and other community agencies to better prepare disabled students for academic and career success facilitated by a five-year federal grant.
(ACBRA) For Everyone Interested in Amateur Radio (virtual)(ACBRA) For Everyone Interested in Amateur Radio (virtual)
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June 27, 2024Lucinda Moody, AB8WF, the Handiham Program Coordinator, will be speaking to us about the Handiham program and about ham radio in general.
(ADP) Writing Image Description for Graphic Novels and Other Highly Visual Content (virtual)(ADP) Writing Image Description for Graphic Novels and Other Highly Visual Content (virtual)
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June 27, 2024Staff of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) Media Lab team will discuss the evolution of their approach to writing image descriptions of graphic novels and picture books, presenting challenges they have faced and best practices they have developed.
(SASI) SASI – Supporting Family Members with Dual Sensory Loss (virtual)(SASI) SASI – Supporting Family Members with Dual Sensory Loss (virtual)
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June 27, 2024A panel discussion will take place regarding ways adult children, partners, and others support us as individuals with dual sensory loss.
(AABT) AABT Business Meeting (virtual)(ACB WOMEN) Yoga with Leslie Spoone – Easy Chair Yoga (virtual)(ACB WOMEN) Yoga with Leslie Spoone – Easy Chair Yoga (virtual)
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June 27, 2024Come and enjoy some Easy Chair Yoga with Leslie Spoone. We will be doing some stretches and poses for the body after an exciting day of sessions. You will feel relaxed for the rest of the convention. Leslie Spoone, Certified Aerobic Instructor and Personal Trainer, Orlando, FL.
(ACBS) ACBS Business Meeting (virtual)(ACBS) ACBS Business Meeting (virtual)
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June 27, 2024Constitutional amendments and executive board elections. Attendees will have the opportunity to glimpse the inner workings of a studend led organization.
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(IRC/AVIA) Mission Accessibility in India (IRC/AVIA) (virtual)
(IRC/AVIA) Mission Accessibility in India (IRC/AVIA) (virtual)
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June 28, 2024Learn how a grassroots ecosystem founded by blind attorneys is increasing accessibility one website, app, and tourist monument at a time in a country with one of the highest populations of blind people in the world. Find out how Mission Accessibility is making change happen. Receive lessons and tips to apply in your own advocacy. Presenter: Amar Jain, corporate attorney and Co-Founder, Mission Accessibility, Mumbai, India.
(ACB REHAB) Get More Chances to Score a Job Using the Workforce Office (virtual)(ACB REHAB) Get More Chances to Score a Job Using the Workforce Office (virtual)
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June 28, 2024The Rehab Issues Task Force will hold a panel on how some states have been successful at giving people with vision loss access to the programs and resources offered in the Workforce offices and therefore allowing for additional avenues to employment as well as the standard Vocational rehabilitation office blind service office.
(CVS) CVS Health (virtual)(ACBS) The Interview and You (ACBS) (virtual)(ACBS) The Interview and You (ACBS) (virtual)
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June 28, 2024Interviews are intimidating, whether for student organizations, internships, scholarships, or jobs. Fear not, ACBS is here to help with its workshop geared toward interview prep. Learn about the ins-and-outs of a successful interview, pre- and post-interview etiquette, and how to stand out and achieve your goals.
(ADP) Learn About Streaming Services – You Might Be Surprised Which Ones Have AD (virtual)(ADP) Learn About Streaming Services – You Might Be Surprised Which Ones Have AD (virtual)
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June 28, 2024Come learn about film festivals, streaming services, and alternative Video On Demand services that provide audio description that you never knew existed.
(LUA) Library Users of America Business Meeting (virtual)(LUA) Library Users of America Business Meeting (virtual)
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June 28, 2024As with every LUA convention, there will be a business meeting where the membership will elect board members, consider resolutions, and hear reports from LUA members who serve on library related committees. LUA is a membership organization and therefore, we rely on our members to set the direction of our advocacy and programming. We invite you to come and be a part of our business meeting.
(ACB WOMEN) Happy Hour CARDIO (virtual)(ACB WOMEN) Happy Hour CARDIO (virtual)
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June 28, 2024Come and have some laughs while we do some cardio with Leslie Spoone. You can either dance around for your cardio or you can be on your equipment, such as the treadmill, elliptical or your bike. This class will leave you happy for the rest of the convention! Leslie Spoone, Certified Aerobic Instructor and Personal Trainer, Orlando, FL.
(IVIE) IVIE Business Meeting (virtual)Constitutions and Bylaws (virtual)Constitutions and Bylaws (virtual)
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June 28, 2024Debate; Adoption of Credentials Report
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(ADP) Blind Film Critics, Audio Description, and More (virtual)
(ADP) Blind Film Critics, Audio Description, and More (virtual)
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June 29, 2024Learn how three professional film critics who happen to be blind use audio description to do film reviews and criticism, what they think makes for good or bad audio description and more.
(MHWC) Understanding Trauma (virtual)(MHWC) Understanding Trauma (virtual)
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June 29, 2024In this workshop, you will learn what trauma really is and how it can impact your life. Discover strategies for healing from experiences as well as strategies for coping.
(BITS/ACB EMPLOYMENT) Managing Those Workplace Technology Hassles (virtual)(BITS/ACB EMPLOYMENT) Managing Those Workplace Technology Hassles (virtual)
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June 29, 2024Discover strategies to address those vexing technology inaccessibility challenges from the application process through doing the work you are hired to do.
(GDUI) Meet Barbara Hinske, Author of Guiding Emily (GDUI) (virtual)(GDUI) Meet Barbara Hinske, Author of Guiding Emily (GDUI) (virtual)
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June 29, 2024Barbara Hinske is the author of the Guiding Emily series. The drawing winner of Garth, a plush black lab fitted out in a hand-made leather harness, will be announced.
(AAVIA) AAVIA Business Meeting (virtual)(CCLVI) CCLVI Business Meeting (virtual)(CCLVI) CCLVI Business Meeting (virtual)(SASI) SASI Social (virtual)(SASI) SASI Social (virtual)
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June 29, 2024The title says it all, this is strictly a social where individuals with a dual sensory loss of vision and hearing join together to meet each other, learn from each other, and gather inspiration on how to live our lives to the fullest.
(ACBNG/ACBS) Convention Pep Rally with ACB Next Generation and ACB Students (virtual)(ACBNG/ACBS) Convention Pep Rally with ACB Next Generation and ACB Students (virtual)
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June 29, 2024Who’s got spirit? We do! Let’s get fired up for the 2024 ACB Conference and Convention. Join ACB Next Generation and ACB Students for our annual Convention Pep Rally, where we’ll party where the sun shines bright. Coach Kenneth makes a repeat appearance along with his special guests, Leslie Spoone and Koni Sims, who will get us up and groovin’. Enjoy meeting new friends, and learn about all our convention events. Bring your favorite snacks and get ready to cheer, 2024 will be a great year!
(RSVA) RSVA Business Meeting (virtual)