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July 17, 2026
Whats new with the Monarch
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July 17, 2026
Come learn with BITS about the Monarch multi-line Braille display from the American Printing House for the Blind. Discover all about tactile graphics, Monarch apps, and the Monarch RISE project. Presenters: Katie Frederick, Digital Engagement and Accessibility Specialist, Monarch Projects, American Printing House for the Blind (APH), Worthington, OH; Jennifer Wenzel, Technology Product Specialist, APH, Louisville, KY Full session listing: https://acbconvention.org/?p=127
Workplace Etiquette
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July 17, 2026
Explore workplace etiquette through the lense of individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Participants will gain insight into unspoken office norms from navigating shared spaces and introductions to handling meetings, social cues, and common misconceptions. Co-sponsored by ACBS, ACBNG, and ACB Employment Committee Full session listing: https://acbconvention.org/?p=127
Microsoft Narrator A Tool for Making the Transition from Low Vision to No Vision
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July 17, 2026
If using screen magnification and a mouse with your Windows PC is no longer working effectively for you due to ongoing vision loss, there is an available alternative. Microsoft Narrator, a free screen reader built into the Windows operating system, can enable you to read the contents displayed on your computer’s screen, as well as hear the text in documents, email, and webpages, as well as any other content on your computer screen. In this BITS presentation, we will show you how to put this powerful tool to work for you, and help you maintain your independence, as your vision continues to transition from low vision to no vision. Presenters: Brad Snyder, Assistive Technology Specialist, Dallas, TX; Myrna Votta, Instructor of Assistive Technology, New York Metropolitan Area Full session listing: https://acbconvention.org/?p=127
Finding your Driverless Car
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July 17, 2026
Driverless ride share services are becoming more common, on one hand, since there is no driver in these cars, there’s no discrimination! However, driverless ridshare services can pose some challenges for blind or low vision individuals. For instance, how to find the car if there is no driver to communicate with? Come and hear from fellow blind people who have found tips and tricks to find their car even when there is no driver. Full session listing: https://acbconvention.org/?p=127
Bylaws
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July 17, 2026
There will be a record vote from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm for contested elections, resolutions needing a record vote, and debated Bylaw amendments. At 7:00 pm, the affiliate roll call will take place. Affiliate roll call. Reading and debate of the remaining resolutions with a rising vote. If a record vote is needed, it will take place on Sunday, July 26, and the affiliate vote during general session on Monday, July 27. Full session listing: https://acbconvention.org/?p=127