Click “Launch Event” to identify the ACB Media stream for each event.
July 3, 2022
Exhibit Hall Opens – found in room CHI Exhibit Hall A
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July 3, 2022
On Site Event: AAVL Lunch: Unravelling the Medicare Tangle – found in room CHI 213 (CEU Eligible)
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July 3, 2022
Lori Scharff ACB’s Medicare expert, will give you the information you need to better understand the maze that is the Medicare program. Eligibility, benefits, gaps, and special plans are just a few of the areas that she will cover.
On Site Event: RSVA Awards Lunch Celebrating over 50 years of achievement and advocacy – found in room CHI 215
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July 3, 2022
Our speaker will be Deb Cook Lewis, ACB 1st Vice President, retired technology specialist
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, 2022
It’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.
Community Hospitality – found in room HH St Nicholas
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July 3, 2022
Here’s your opportunity to meet up with those you’ve only met virtually or to see friends you haven’t been with for a few years or more. Games, crafts, chatting with friends on Zoom or those in person, and maybe even connecting with someone for a meal are what await you. Drop in for a few minutes or the entire time. You’re sure to find some midday convention cheer here.
Safety Education Empowering Defense Intro Workshop – found in room HH Merchant
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July 3, 2022
Reservations about traveling independently? Do you avoid using your white cane simply because you fear it places a target on your back? Are you one of thousands of Americans who have been physically or sexually attacked? Well you’re not alone, and the team at STRIVE4YOU want to share our one-of-a-kind safety education & self-defense program that has been specifically designed by and for people with disabilities during one of two introductory workshops. The SEED program of STRIVE4YOU’s mission is to create a culture of safety and security for all, implementing a holistic circle of services training body, mind, and spirit. Join us as we explore essential techniques for keeping us safe at home and while we are getting out and active in our communities. Learn how what we say and how we say it can empower us. You will also be introduced to some of our hands-on techniques, the SEED Functional Foundations, situational awareness, and various other important self-defense topics. These in-person workshops give participants an opportunity to see how practical and efficient our SEED system of techniques are, while providing a welcoming environment for truly meaningful safety education discussions, especially as they pertain to specific concerns within the disability community.
Update Your Zoom Profile Pic – found in room HH Washington City
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July 3, 2022
CCLVI has a number of members volunteering to assist in adding or updating your profile photo on your Zoom account. In order to take advantage of this opportunity, you will need to bring either your device on which you have your Zoom account, or bring your username and password for your Zoom account so you can access it on another device. Remember this pic will then appear whenever you are on a zoom meeting. So, business casual is probably appropriate.
Providing Quality and Affordability: APH High-tech Refreshable Braille Solutions – found in room CHI 215 and Heard on ACB Media 3 (CEU Eligible)
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July 3, 2022
At APH, our Mantis Q40 and Chameleon 20 refreshable braille devices have set a standard for high quality and affordability. Join members of our APH team and decide for yourself what makes these innovative solutions effective for work, school, and home. Learn how our braille-reading customers have benefited and what the future holds.
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, 2022
Mr. 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.
Scholarship Winners Reception – found in room HH Grand Ballroom A/B
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July 3, 2022
The Human Side of They: What are the Colors of Our Rainbow – found in room HH Cozzens
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July 3, 2022
Let’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)
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July 3, 2022
Join 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.
1st Act – Enjoy some laughs with RSVA; Comedian Willie Farrell – found in room HH Blackstone B
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July 3, 2022
Get Social with SASI – found in room HH Hill
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July 3, 2022
Meet people who share your unique issues related to DeafBlindness and learn about various ways to communicate in a relaxed atmosphere.
2nd Act: Show your talent with RSVA® Karaoke! – found in room HH Blackstone B
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July 3, 2022 – July 4, 2022
2nd Act: Show your talent with RSVA® Karaoke! – found in room HH Blackstone B
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July 3, 2022 – July 4, 2022