ACB Media Calendar

Learn from experts how to use smart phone apps to help describe images, photos, and videos to help you better understand the world around you. Several apps will be demonstrated including Ally, Gemini, PiccyBot, Seeing AI and more. Moderator: Carl Richardson, Co-Chair, ACB Audio Description Project, Boston, MA Presenters: Cory Kadlik, Assistive Technology Manager, Perkins Library, Framingham, MA; Michael Babcock, American Council of the Blind Member Services Administrative Assistant, Coos Bay, OR; and Jeff Bishop, BITS President, Tucson, AZ

Join us for an inspiring and heartfelt program that highlights the power of family resilience, and support in the face of vision-related challenges. This session feature the unique journeys of three families who have navigated life with vision loss and emerged stronger together. The Carpenter Family will share how they rally around their mom and wife, offering steadfast support and love through every challenge. The Nipper Family will explore a mother’s role in empowering her daughter’s independence, leadership aspirations, and personal growth. The Allen Family will discuss how they balance life with two daughters, challenging preconceptions, fostering advocacy skills and navigating their community with strength and grace. Each story reflects a different perspective, but all speak to the importance of family, understanding and perseverance. This event is especially for families of individuals experiencing vision loss and anyone seeking encouragement, connection, and hope. This session is sponsored by ACB Next Generation. Speakers: The Carpenter Family – Moe, Robert, and their boys, West Des Moines, Iowa; The Nipper Family – Cecily and her mom; The Allen Family – Lauren, Derek, and their girls, Louisville, KY Facilitators: Megan Meigs, San Leandro, CA and Amanda Selm, Louisville, KY

Come here from a panel of braille users about how they are using braille every day as a vital part of their job. How important is it in improving job productivity? Explore how braille is being used now versus 40 years ago. Co-sponsored by: Braille Revival League, ACB Employment Committee and AABT

Poetry is meant to be read aloud. In this session, poems written by Langston Hughes, Mya Angelou, Denise Levertov, Alan Ginsberg, and other powerful talents will be performed and discussed. Facilitated by: Annie Chiappetta.