ACB Media Calendar

Blind Information Technology Solutions, along with a panel of experts, will explore the latest trends in AI from a blind and low vision perspective. The session will highlight how tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, Claude, and Accessibility Agents are expanding access, creativity, and innovation. Attendees will learn how blind and low vision people are not only using these technologies, but also helping shape what comes next. It will be a practical and engaging look at how accessible AI is changing the world around us. Presenters: Larry Watkinson, Technology Project Manager, Olympia, WA; Jeff Bishop, President BITS, Tucson, AZ; Kayla Bentas, Technology Project Coordinator, Peabody, MA Full session listing: https://acbconvention.org/?p=127

Enhance your use of braille with four low-cost braille devices. The BrailleDoodle is a device with raised braille letters and a method of drawing. The VersaSlate is a paperless slate and stylus. The Hable is a device with braille input that can connect to other devices. Braille legos are a fun way to learn more about braille. Presenters: Lucy Edmunds, retired Michigan Braille and Talking Book Library, Lansing, MI; Audry Schading, Braille Instructor, Lighthouse Guild of New York; Shanell Matos, Assistive Technology Program Leadership, Lighthouse Guild, New York. Full session listing: https://acbconvention.org/?p=127

This session will share new and innovative practices in performing arts accessibility with audio description. Join us to learn strategies for evolving practices and what can be possible in live performing arts venues. Full session listing: https://acbconvention.org/?p=127

At a new time this year and always a convention favorite, join ACB Women for another inspiring conversation with two dynamic ACB Women leaders, Cheryl Cumings, WA and Katie Frederick, OH. Full session listing: https://acbconvention.org/?p=127

Celebrate with the Class of 2026 during their graduation ceremony. Full session listing: https://acbconvention.org/?p=127

Substack is an accessible web-based platform designed to allow you to unleash your imagination for creative writing. In this BITS presentation, we will explore this exciting platform, and hear from 3 users who will share their experiences using Substack as a creative way to reach a wide audience. Presenters: Tyson Ernst, Access Technology Educator, Washington State Department of Services for the Blind, Seattle, WA; Kaila Allen, Mindfulness, Wellness, & Somatic Coach, Creative Guidance LLC, Mesa, AZ; Taylor Arndt, Mobil Applications Developer, Techopolis Online Solutions, Austin, TX Full session listing: https://acbconvention.org/?p=127

A diverse panel of writers and composers will share their experiences. Full session listing: https://acbconvention.org/?p=127

Panelists will talk about what was required for them to start their different types of businesses and answer questions from the audience. Speakers: Kimberly Ruf, Mary Kay Inc., Dayton, OH; Edward Cohen, EZ2 See Products, Rochester, MN; Jeremy Johansen, Farmer Host, San Leandro, CA Full session listing: https://acbconvention.org/?p=127