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Events in July 2022
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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)
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July 2, 2022This 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.
BrailleSense 6, Productivity has Never Been More Fun! – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)BrailleSense 6, Productivity has Never Been More Fun! – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)
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July 2, 2022Join HIMS Inc. as we discuss and demonstrate the newest addition to our flagship line of Braille notetakers, the BrailleSense 6 and BrailleSense 6 Mini. Whether you are interested in a highly intuitive and efficient tool for getting work done, or hours of fun and entertainment, the 6 has you covered! The BrailleSense Mini offers the same processor speed, memory and storage as the 32 cell model, but in a much smaller form factor and at a much smaller price. Have anytime access to cloud based storage with support for Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox right from within the File Manager. Connect third party peripherals such as cameras, mixers, microphones and storage devices and take your notetaking experience to a whole new level. Whether you’re looking to improve your workflow, keep in touch with family and friends via the many third-party meeting and social media platforms, or enjoy hours of entertainment and fun, the BrailleSense 6 has something for everybody.
AAVIA and Advocacy Committee: Civil Rights Panel – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)AAVIA and Advocacy Committee: Civil Rights Panel – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)
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July 2, 2022We discuss recent achievements, ongoing legal efforts, current risks and opportunities in the courts concerning issues of importance to members of ACB.
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)
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July 2, 2022How to Create A Culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. A panel of ACB Leaders share conference strategies and best practices for engaging diverse communities
ACBS, Blind Activism and Advocacy Panel – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 2 (CEU Eligible)ACBS, Blind Activism and Advocacy Panel – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 2 (CEU Eligible)
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July 2, 2022Join ACB Students for our panel on blind activism and advocacy with blind life coach Charlie Kramer and blind video editor, producer, and podcaster Lance Johnson! Come learn just how beautiful self-advocacy can be. Charlie and Lance will discuss their life experiences, outlooks on blindness, and advice for blind students with us.
Pitch in an Elevator: Talking It Up When You Are Going Down – found in room CHI 211 and Heard on ACB Media 4Pitch in an Elevator: Talking It Up When You Are Going Down – found in room CHI 211 and Heard on ACB Media 4
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July 2, 2022Many of us find it difficult to talk about ourselves, but being able to make a lasting impression in a few short seconds is an integral part of networking and sometimes even landing that job opportunity. Join the ACB Employment Committee as we work with participants in a workshop setting to fine tune and share your elevator pitch.
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BPI: Beyond Swiping: Seeking Romantic Connection and Compatibility in the 21st Century – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 4
BPI: Beyond Swiping: Seeking Romantic Connection and Compatibility in the 21st Century – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 4
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July 3, 2022It’s a digital world; so much is accomplished by double-tapping and swiping. Our fingertips make so many decisions for us. We even try to find dating prospects through apps in this busy, cluttered reality. But how do we seek the unique chemistry between humans that no high tech interface can replace? How do we know if a connection is real or just a fleeting rightward swipe? How do we recognize attraction and cultivate romance in this fast-paced world? This discussion is meant to explore the complexities of 21st century dating. We’ll put our phones in our pockets and talk about the core fundamentals we relay upon in seeking lasting compatibility.
3D Audio Excursion – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 43D Audio Excursion – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 4
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July 3, 2022Back by popular demand, come with Chris Snyder as he takes you on another 3D audio excursion to places real and fantastic. Put on your headphones, sit back and journey with us as we go from the ordinary to the unbelievable. We’d tell you what to expect, but where would be the fun in that? Life is an adventure, and this is one you won’t want to miss!
A Day in the Life an Audio Engineer/Describer – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)A Day in the Life an Audio Engineer/Describer – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)
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July 3, 2022Join Chris Snyder as he takes you through a workday for a blind AD professional. You’ll get to hear what it’s like to QC a script, voice, edit and mix a program, and ask questions afterward. The curious and the aspiring AD professionals won’t want to miss it.
Conversation with the World Blind Union CEO, Marc Workman – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 2 (CEU Eligible)Conversation with the World Blind Union CEO, Marc Workman – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 2 (CEU Eligible)
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July 3, 2022Mr. Workman will speak at Sunday morning’s General Session. Here is a great opportunity to hear from and talk with him directly in a smaller, more intimate setting. Come learn about the challenges and opportunities facing blind people around the world and lessons we can apply in the United States. Presenter: Marc Workman, Chief Executive Officer, World Blind Union, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Co-Sponsored by IRC and MCAC.
The Human Side of They: What are the Colors of Our Rainbow – found in room HH CozzensThe Human Side of They: What are the Colors of Our Rainbow – found in room HH Cozzens
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July 3, 2022Let’s ponder pronouns. Why are she and he so limiting? How can we expand our vocabulary and minds to celebrate gender diversity and equity? Have you ever asked your colleagues, friends and neighbors what pronouns they use? We define so much through labels; they help us organize the world around us, but they can be harmful and disrespectful. Inclusivity is not a trend or a fad. Pronouns are not just words on a page. In this candid discussion, BPI presents narratives from community mentors who embody the gender diversity in our rainbow. Join us as we delve in to the deeper meaning of pronouns and why what we say matters.
What’s new with GPS Products at HumanWare – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)What’s new with GPS Products at HumanWare – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)
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July 3, 2022Join Rachel Feinberg, HumanWare’s West Region Blindness Product Specialist for an in-depth look with what is new with GPS products at HumanWare. We will look at new updates to our line of talking GPS devices, including new map updates, new points of interest for North America, and more! In addition, we will glance into the exciting future of GPS products.
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Blind Dating in a Sighted World: The Non-verbal Cues of Dating – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 4
Blind Dating in a Sighted World: The Non-verbal Cues of Dating – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 4
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July 4, 2022As someone who lost sight mid-life I am often asked about the visuals in the dating world. In this panel we turn the tables to a few sighted friends as they tell us the visual cues that they respond to and answer questions from our community to dispel the myths and offer advice to us un Blind Dating.
To Mobility and Beyond: Challenges Facing Pedestrians in 2022 – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)To Mobility and Beyond: Challenges Facing Pedestrians in 2022 – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)
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July 4, 2022You don’t hear an APS; you’re not sure there’s a crosswalk, and there’s no parallel traffic. … This presentation will provide strategies you can use in challenging pedestrian situations. You’ll learn about some new environmental modifications that have been shown to help-but your informed advocacy is needed to get them implemented. Speaker: Beezy Bentzen
To Mobility and Beyond: Yes You Can! Local Success Stories – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)To Mobility and Beyond: Yes You Can! Local Success Stories – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)
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July 4, 2022A panel of blind and Visually Impaired advocates will share their experiences successfully advocating for accessible pedestrian signals.
Unravelling Advocacy for Vision Rehabilitation Services – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 2 (CEU Eligible)Unravelling Advocacy for Vision Rehabilitation Services – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 2 (CEU Eligible)
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July 4, 2022Explore innovative advocacy efforts wherein states can obtain funding under the Medicaid Older Individuals who are Blind program. This program provides an array of vision rehabilitation services, however funding is extremely limited. Learn how to utilize the Older Individuals who are Blind and Medicaid programs. Presented by Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss and the Rehabilitation Issues Taskforce.
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Meet the Talking Book Narrator – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)
Meet the Talking Book Narrator – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)
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July 5, 2022Co-hosted by: AABT, BRL, FIA, LUA, BPI, and MCAC
One Bookone ACB – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)One Bookone ACB – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)
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July 5, 2022Their Plant Eyes: A Personal and Cultural History of Blindness by M. Leona Godin Co-hosted by AABT, BRL, FIA, LUA, BPI and MCAC
Self-Care is Health Care – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)Self-Care is Health Care – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)
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July 5, 2022Take charge of your physical, mental and emotional health. ACB Next Generation and ACB’s Get Up, Get Moving invite you to come and learn about the connection between mind, body and spirit. Come stretch out your body, learn from Leslie Spoone, a Certified Fitness Instructor, Koni Sims, a retired Medical Massage Practitioner, and Terry Suarez, a Certified Respiratory Therapist, and energize your spirit by learning to relax! Participants will also be able to share their best practices for self-care.
ACBL: Lessons in Leadership – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 2ACBL: Lessons in Leadership – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 2
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July 5, 2022Becoming a leader is like climbing a ladder. Some people make it to the top, while others only take two or three steps toward the goal. At least two members of ACB Lions are Past District Governors, and they will share how they, as blind Lions, navigated the climb to this office and how they successfully completed the many responsibilities and requirements of this position. True lessons in leadership that can apply to any organization.
RDC Two Scoops With No Calories – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 4RDC Two Scoops With No Calories – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 4
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July 5, 2022How sweet it is to deposit those walk checks and funds from MMS!
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ACBRA Program – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)
ACBRA Program – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)
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July 6, 2022Steve Dresser (WA1RTB) will demonstrate an accessible interface for the NannoVNA, a low-cost microprocessor-based device for analyzing antenna performance.
ACBDA: Accessible Pharmacy. Knuckling down on Accessibility – found in room CHI 211 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)ACBDA: Accessible Pharmacy. Knuckling down on Accessibility – found in room CHI 211 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)
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July 6, 2022Three Co-Founders of Accessible Pharmacy describe their rationale behind the founding of a full service pharmacy serving the needs of individuals with blindness and vision impairment. One of the business partners who is blind will explain his vision for a full service pharmacy, sharing his own personal disappointing experiences with mainstream pharmacies. Also hear from Accessible Pharmacy’s Chief Medical Officer about accessible durable medical equipment, inclusive of continuous glucose monitors, and how Accessible Pharmacy works to meet the needs of their blind and vision impaired customers!
Knuckling Down with Peer Mentor Relations – found in room CHI 211 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)Knuckling Down with Peer Mentor Relations – found in room CHI 211 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)
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July 6, 2022The ACBDA Peer Mentor Relations Program is a support network that encourages members who have experience with both Diabetes and/or sight loss(mentors), to confidentially interact with one or more of their peers who need extra support(mentees). This allows for the sharing of information and experiences, and the chance to gently challenge others to see what simple adjustments could be made to better support a life of both sight loss and Diabetes. These peer to peer bonds provide a safe place to discuss new ideas, and move past some of the things that are uncomfortable, in order to gain a better knowledge and understanding of living with sight loss and Diabetes together. Knowing that we are not alone in these experiences can make a positive difference in our lives, and shed new light on the face of adversity, amidst the darkness in which so many of us live.
Making Sense of the Census – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 2Making Sense of the Census – found in room CHI 208 and Heard on ACB Media 2
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July 6, 2022It’s a once-in-a-decade event! The 1950 Census is here, and it includes cousins, neighbors, aunts and uncles, grandparents – even family friends! They are all waiting to be discovered, and many will be people you know. Every ten years the United States conducts a census, and 72 years after the census date it becomes public. Packed with family information and details; get on the road to discovery.
Microsoft Windows Accessibility and Features – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)Microsoft Windows Accessibility and Features – found in room CHI 213 and Heard on ACB Media 4 (CEU Eligible)
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July 6, 2022Come and learn about the in-box accessibility features Windows has to offer and get a quick tour of the new features that have been introduced in Windows 11. Chat with the team and ask any questions and provide feedback on the product.