20220624 En-Vision America Originally Aired June 24, 2022, on ACB Media Accessible Prescription Labeling Advocacy: Board of Pharmacy EN-Vision America presented a panel where Rulemaking vs Legislation was discussed. Edited By: Douglas Hunsinger
20220624 Super Computers and Super Pups Originally Aired June 24, 2022, on ACB Media Attendees learned how a guide dog school has teamed up with North Carolina State University and IBM to use artificial intelligence and smart collars to increase the number of exceptional guide dogs available to our community. Panel facilitated by Carl Richardson … Read more
~~HumanWare: Meet HumanWare’s low vision line up including a new family member! Attendees explored HumanWare’s low vision portfolio starting with the Reveal 16 product line and its easy-to-use interface. Experiment the very versatile and portable Explore handheld magnifiers and be excited with a sneak preview of its soon to be released new family member. Presenters: … Read more
~~Membership Committee; How to Create a Successful Virtual Conference and Convention Panel 1: Tools for planning a virtual or hybrid virtual and in person conference Panelists: ♦ Ardis Bazyn, ACB Membership Committee Chair, Burbank, CA ♦ Tyson Ernst, ACB Radio, Springfield, IL ♦ Sarah Harris, First Vice President, California Council of the Blind, Fresno, CA … Read more
~~BITS Virtual Technology Showcase Part Two: Presenter: Brian Hartgen, Director of Hartgen Consultancy, Caerphilly, Mid Glamorgan, South Wales • Brian Hartgen has 24 years experience training visually impaired people how to use adaptive technology, from Braille-based hardware, to screen-reading software delivered within education, companies, rehabilitation organizations, to individuals in their own homes. For the past … Read more
~~BPI: Using Clubhouse, TikTok and WhatsApp: People are talking: what drives your voice? Facebook and Twitter were once the reigning social giants. The networking landscape has changed significantly. Newer applications like TikTok and clubhouse are clamoring with new forms of social expression and conversation. WhatsApp has also shaped the way we communicate with one another … Read more
~~Smart Home Devices – Work Smarter, Not Harder: ACB Next Gen and CCLVI want to help open your eyes to the exciting world of smart home devices beyond the basics. Did you know you can have your floors vacuumed and mopped while you’re on a community call, stay in your comfy bed to turn on … Read more
~~Space Camp for Interested Visually Impaired Students (SCI-VIS): Three, two, one…blast-off! Attendees joined Dan Oates, SCI-VIS Coordinator, as he discussed the program, the adaptations and the experience of students going to space camp. SCI-VIS is a week-long camp that takes place in September at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL. Coordinated by … Read more
~~Content Creators Café: Attendees joined a diverse group ofcontent creator panelists to learn the ins and outs of content creation! The world of social media content is ever changing, and new trends come up virtually every day, so this was a do not miss event! The panelists delved into every aspect of the creation process … Read more
~~HumanWare – Discover the new X Series braille displays and upcoming enhancements for the BrailleNote Touch Plus and Victor Reader! Attendees joined HumanWare to discuss all that is new and exciting with HumanWare’s wide range of blindness products. HumanWare discussed their new intelligent braille displays and attendees received an overview of all that is coming … Read more