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Week of Jun 18th
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Envision: A look at the Past, the Present, and the Future
Envision: A look at the Past, the Present, and the Future
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June 22, 2023In this presentation, Karthik dives into some of the features of the Envision glasses as well as new and exciting features that will be coming to the Envision glasses very soon. There will be time for questions from the audience. Presenter: Karthik Kannan, Envision – Chief Technology Officer/Co-Founder The Hague, Netherlands
Updates on NLS’s Foreign Language OfferingsUpdates on NLS’s Foreign Language Offerings
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June 22, 2023Learn what’s new and exciting with the Foreign Language Collection of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, and get your questions answered. Presenter: Kelsey Corlett-Rivera, Foreign Language Collections Librarian, National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Chevy Chase, MD. Co-sponsored by IRC and MCAC.
Web Accessibility, Defining the ProblemWeb Accessibility, Defining the Problem
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June 22, 2023What is web accessibility and why is it important Share real-life testimonies of the lack of accessibility and the immpact on people’s lives What has ACB done for web accessibility and why are we truly here? Understanding the digital divide of web accessibility from a legal and end user perspective
The Continuous Rise of Antisemitism & Anti-Zionism: The Situation & SolutionsThe Continuous Rise of Antisemitism & Anti-Zionism: The Situation & Solutions
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June 22, 2023This workshop will give statistics from the Anti-Defamation League. Solutions will be offered and events on college campuses will be discussed. Everyone is welcome.
Responsible AI is Accessible AI: Microsoft’s approach to the future of accessible technologyResponsible AI is Accessible AI: Microsoft’s approach to the future of accessible technology
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June 22, 2023AI is rapidly transforming the digital world. We aim to build inclusively by focusing on three principles; build accessibly, include data sets that repesent disability, and innovate. Join us to learn about our approach and AI’s usage within our products.
What is Advocacy?What is Advocacy?
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June 22, 2023Join us to define advocacy. We will share all the different ways that you can advocate. You will hear from each of our panelists for the next two sessions as they share one tip for you.
Lessons in Leadership – Getting Off to a Good StartLessons in Leadership – Getting Off to a Good Start
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June 22, 2023Participating in a Lions Club or other organization can be very rewarding, but it can also prove to be frustrating. Sighted members with no idea of the capabilities of a person with vision loss may be reluctant to include the blind member in club meetings and projects. When our panelists joined their local clubs, they were each the only blind member. They will share their stories and advice as to how to become accepted by their peers and begin that journey into leadership in Lionism. True lessons in leadership that can apply to any organization.
Digital Musicmaking: Hardware and Software to Make and Mix Music on KeyboardDigital Musicmaking: Hardware and Software to Make and Mix Music on Keyboard
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Focusing on Eye Health in Guide Dogs
Focusing on Eye Health in Guide Dogs
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June 23, 2023How and What do dogs see? Do humans and dogs share some eye diseases? Do breeds commonly used as guide dogs have a predisposition to certain eye conditions? Learn the answer to these and many other questions.
Perfecting Professionalism on PaperPerfecting Professionalism on Paper
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June 23, 2023Entering and navigating the hiring process can be challenging for current students. Let’s review the basics and some well-kept corporate secrets of what makes a good resume. During this virtual event, students will be able to ask questions about do’s and don’ts to help them create a strong resume that tackles the needs of specific employers.
ACVREP Certified Audio Description Specialist (CAUDES) UpdateACVREP Certified Audio Description Specialist (CAUDES) Update
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June 23, 2023Presenters will provide background details and an update on the progress of the work to create a certification process for audio description professionals. Moderator: Kim Charlson, Chair, ACVREP Certification Subject Matter Expert Committee, Watertown, MA
Aging into Dual Sensory Loss; What is the Road Forward?Aging into Dual Sensory Loss; What is the Road Forward?
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June 23, 2023Are you someone who has vision loss and is now experiencing hearing loss? If so come, listen and learn as Jenee Alleman-Goodman, Older Adult Program Coordinator for the Helen Keller National Center (HKNC), Fort Leavenworth, KS shares information and tips for how to cope with and move forward on this journey.
Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids; The Good The Bad and The Ugly!Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids; The Good The Bad and The Ugly!
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June 23, 2023Listen and learn from Carol Hamer, audiologist with the Helen Keller National Center, Sands Point, NY and Carl Richardson, ADA Coordinator and consumer, Brighten, MA about over the counter vs. prescribed hearing aids. Session facilitated by Lori Scharff, VRT and advocate, Waynesboro, VA.
Panel discussion with the experts: Leverage technology in work, play and lifePanel discussion with the experts: Leverage technology in work, play and life
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June 23, 2023MS product engineers gather to answer questions based on user experience scenarios across industry. Learn best practices and resources from the product experts including Windows, Teams, Cloud & AI and Seeing AI.
AD Across the ArtsAD Across the Arts
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June 23, 2023While film and TV might be the most well-known audio described art form, many arts and entertainment venues use AD as well. Live theatre and dance performances, museums, parks, and even the circus provide AD to increase accessibility. Panelists will share some of the challenges and the excitement of bringing all the arts to life for people who are blind or have low vision. Moderator: Dr. Tabitha Kenlon, ACB Audio Description Project Coordinator, Alexandria, VA
Releasing Pain from the Past Allows You to Age Gracefully: Conversations with LGBTQ+ Healing PractitionersReleasing Pain from the Past Allows You to Age Gracefully: Conversations with LGBTQ+ Healing Practitioners
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June 23, 2023This session will Focus on journey’s with healing pain from the past, which will include various modalities, such as Reiki, myofascial release, tapping, yoga, talk therapy, medication, meditation, and EMDR therapy.
Writing, Composing, and Performing Virtually.Writing, Composing, and Performing Virtually.
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June 23, 2023Learn about how a poem got set to music and performed without anyone meeting in person.
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Audio Description Research
Audio Description Research
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June 24, 2023The academic community has embraced audio description (AD) as a form of audiovisual translation and within other disciplines, particularly in countries outside the U.S. Join us to learn the latest in efforts to examine AD through survey-based research as well as lessons learned from professional practice. Moderator: Dr. Joel Snyder, ACB Audio Description Project Founder and Senior Consultant, Takoma Park, MD
Who Are You? Blind, Queer, they and other identifiersWho Are You? Blind, Queer, they and other identifiers
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June 24, 2023There have never been so many ways to identify yourself, or for others to identify themelves as right now. But which words do you use to refer to others and how do you know you’re using the right words? This panel explores self-identifiers and their effect on disability, GLBTQIA+ and other communities/cultures. The purpose of this panel is not to provide definitive answers, but rather to lay the foundation for attendees to start exploring these ideas. Whether you are deeply involved with these communities or are looking to learn how to be a good ally, this panel will give you something to think about.
Audio Description for KidsAudio Description for Kids
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June 24, 2023Whether kids are relaxing with a book or movie or doing a homework assignment, audio description provides vital opportunities for engagement with the world of ideas. Panelists will discuss resources to help parents and teachers integrate audio described content into the lives of their children and students. Moderators: Carl Richardson, Co-Chair, ACB Audio Description Project, Brighton, MA; and Dr. Tabitha Kenlon, ACB Audio Description Project Coordinator, Alexandria, VA
Bots, AI, Social Media, and the Virtual: Exploring the brave new world of the future career searchBots, AI, Social Media, and the Virtual: Exploring the brave new world of the future career search
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June 24, 2023Learn about artificial intelligence’s impact on future career searches, and how best to prepare for these changes. Facilitator: Peter Altschul, Creating Common Ground Consultant, Columbia MO. Panelists: Melanie Sinohui, Senior Process Engineer, Wells Fargo, Phoenix, AZ. John Robinson, President and CEO, Our Ability, Inc., Albany, NY.
Solutions That Make You More Productive and Efficient Throughout Your Work DaySolutions That Make You More Productive and Efficient Throughout Your Work Day
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June 24, 2023Presenter: Brian Hartgen, Hartgen Consultancy.
Audio Description Across the GlobeAudio Description Across the Globe
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June 24, 2023Several years ago, ACB collaborated with the World Blind Union in a survey of audio description practice worldwide. This panel will highlight AD activity in New Zealand/Australia, South Africa, and in the UK. Moderator: Dr. Joel Snyder, ACB Audio Description Project Founder and Senior Consultant, Takoma Park, MD
Writers Workshop: Writing Fiction for Young PeopleWriters Workshop: Writing Fiction for Young People
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June 24, 2023Children’s author Feather Chelle will take us through her creative process and what motivates her to write for children, followed by a question and answer period.
ACB Families Goes to CampACB Families Goes to Camp
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June 24, 2023It’s summertime – time to sit around the virtual campfire and eat hotdogs and s’mores. Whether you’re a kid or a kid at heart, camp is a special experience. Tell stories, sing songs, play games; a convention tradition for the entire family.