ACB Media Calendar

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Week of Jun 26th

  • Berl Colley Leadership: Moving from Safe Spaces to Brave Spaces – found in room CHI 211 and Heard on ACB Media 3 (CEU Eligible)

    Berl Colley Leadership: Moving from Safe Spaces to Brave Spaces – found in room CHI 211 and Heard on ACB Media 3 (CEU Eligible)


    July 2, 2022

    This session will explore strategies to turn safe spaces into brave spaces. Thought-provoking conversations that help you discover what it means to have an inclusive culture; what it takes to sustain a culture that breaks down barriers and works for everyone.

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    Berl Colley Leadership – You Belong Here – found in room CHI 211 and Heard on ACB Media 3 (CEU Eligible)

    Berl Colley Leadership – You Belong Here – found in room CHI 211 and Heard on ACB Media 3 (CEU Eligible)


    July 2, 2022

    How to Create A Culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. A panel of ACB Leaders share conference strategies and best practices for engaging diverse communities

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    RSVA: All about the Nebraska Business Enterprise Program – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 3 (CEU Eligible)

    RSVA: All about the Nebraska Business Enterprise Program – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 3 (CEU Eligible)


    July 2, 2022

    This session will highlight the Business Enterprise Program in Nebraska. Learn how vendors are trained, the types of facilities they have in the program, and some statistics of relevance: gross sales, number of facilities, number of vendors, etc. Also learn how blind persons can become a vendor in the state. Presenters: Eric Buckwalter, CVRCB, NBE Coordinator, Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Lincoln, Nebraska; Jim Jirak, Owner Jirak Enterprises, Omaha, Nebraska.

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    RSVA: The Value of Randolph-Sheppard Business Enterprises as Career Opportunities – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 3 (CEU Eligible)

    RSVA: The Value of Randolph-Sheppard Business Enterprises as Career Opportunities – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 3 (CEU Eligible)


    July 2, 2022

    Learn the benefits of this career option and how states find recruits. Also learn the skills needed and the education and training that is provided. Presenters: Eric Buckwalter, CVRCB, NBE Coordinator, Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Lincoln, Nebraska; John Gordon, Bureau Chief and Acting BEP Director, Illinois Department for the Blind, Chicago, IL; Patrick Martin, RSVF Vendor, Tallahassee, Florida. Co-sponsored by the ACB Rehabilitation Task Force.

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    RSVA: Outlook Enrichment Assistance – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 3 (CEU Eligible)

    RSVA: Outlook Enrichment Assistance – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 3 (CEU Eligible)


    July 2, 2022

    What is Outlook Enrichment Assistance? Learn about the differing technologies and skills training that assist those entering the vending program and other careers. Paulette Monthei BSW, MPA, Enrichment Executive Director, Omaha, Nebraska; Alex Curtis, NE Vendor Trainee, Omaha, Nebraska.

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