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Week of Jun 23rd
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A Look at AI Platforms – (BITS) (virtual) (Online Only) A Look at AI Platforms – (BITS) (virtual) (Online Only)
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June 28, 2024In our second session we dive deep on what technology exists today that is both inclusive and accessible for everyone. What are the key aspects of each of the big players in the area of AI and why might you use one over the other. We uncover the last trends in AI across all of the big players and platforms, including Microsoft, Google, Apple, Open AI, and many others. This interactive session will allow guests to ask questions of our panel of experts to allow you to determine which platform is best for your specific situation. Co-sponsored by BITS and the Employment Committee
Mission Accessibility in India (IRC/AVIA) (virtual) (Online Only) Mission Accessibility in India (IRC/AVIA) (virtual) (Online Only)
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June 28, 2024Learn how a grassroots ecosystem founded by blind attorneys is increasing accessibility one website, app, and tourist monument at a time in a country with one of the highest populations of blind people in the world. Find out how Mission Accessibility is making change happen. Receive lessons and tips to apply in your own advocacy. Presenter: Amar Jain, corporate attorney and Co-Founder, Mission Accessibility, Mumbai, India.
Get More Chances to Score a Job Using the Workforce Office (virtual) (Online Only) Get More Chances to Score a Job Using the Workforce Office (virtual) (Online Only)
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June 28, 2024The Rehab Issues Task Force will hold a panel on how some states have been successful at giving people with vision loss access to the programs and resources offered in the Workforce offices and therefore allowing for additional avenues to employment as well as the standard Vocational rehabilitation office blind service office.
Turning Stones into Gems (virtual) (Online Only) Turning Stones into Gems (virtual) (Online Only)
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June 28, 2024Learn how to find direction in your life and career. ACB Employment Committee member and author Sarah Freeman Smith will discuss her personal story and tools on her career journey as HR/Recruiting leader and now speaker and disability advocate.
Implementation and Maintenance of Websites for Affiliates and Chapters (BITS) (virtual) (Online Only) Implementation and Maintenance of Websites for Affiliates and Chapters (BITS) (virtual) (Online Only)
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June 28, 2024ACB Affiliates and Chapters in 2024 need to have a website to reach current and potential members. This session will walk you through the necessary tools you need to build your home on the web. From domain names to web hosting and content management systems, you’ll have a clear understanding of what is possible and how to take the first or next step to build your affiliates website even if you don’t have a technology background. Co-sponsored by BITS and the Berl Colley Leadership Committee
Learn About Streaming Services – You Might Be Surprised Which Ones Have AD (virtual) (Online Only) Learn About Streaming Services – You Might Be Surprised Which Ones Have AD (virtual) (Online Only)
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June 28, 2024Come learn about film festivals, streaming services, and alternative Video On Demand services that provide audio description that you never knew existed.
Focus Your Muse with MuseScore (FIA) (virtual) (Online Only) Focus Your Muse with MuseScore (FIA) (virtual) (Online Only)
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June 28, 2024Discover how MuseScore empowers individuals who are blind or have low vision to independently create music scores. Through live demonstrations, attendees will learn to navigate this free and open-source music notation application using keyboard shortcuts and receive guidance on creating digital and hard copy print and braille music scores.
Match Wits with Next Gen and the Boomers (virtual) (Online Only) Match Wits with Next Gen and the Boomers (virtual) (Online Only)
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June 28, 2024AAVL and Next Gen members are facing off. Trivia questions will cross generations as we try to stump each others’ knowledge of the eras. Come join the fun – even if you aren’t a member of either group yet. Smirks to laughter are mandatory! Some will be pretty easy and some will break your brain.
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Blind Film Critics, Audio Description, and More (virtual) (Online Only) Blind Film Critics, Audio Description, and More (virtual) (Online Only)
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June 29, 2024Learn how three professional film critics who happen to be blind use audio description to do film reviews and criticism, what they think makes for good or bad audio description and more.
Guide Dog Schools Beyond Our Borders (virtual) (Online Only) Guide Dog Schools Beyond Our Borders (virtual) (Online Only)
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June 29, 2024Find out about a couple guide dog school training programs outside the U.S. Co-sponsored by GDUI and IRC
Audio Description and Artificial Intelligence – What Can and Can’t it do (virtual) (Online Only) Audio Description and Artificial Intelligence – What Can and Can’t it do (virtual) (Online Only)
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June 29, 2024AD and AI – a match made in heaven? Or not? Maybe somewhere in between? Join us for a comprehensive review of how the use of artificial intelligence impacts the production of audio description – its voicing, its writing, and its editing.
Managing Those Workplace Technology Hassles (virtual) (Online Only) Managing Those Workplace Technology Hassles (virtual) (Online Only)
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June 29, 2024Discover strategies to address those vexing technology inaccessibility challenges from the application process through doing the work you are hired to do.
Get to Know Computers For The Blind (BITS) (virtual) (Online Only) Get to Know Computers For The Blind (BITS) (virtual) (Online Only)
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June 29, 2024Computers For The Blind is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to bridging the digital divide for the blind and vision impaired community in the US, by providing affordable and accessible refurbished computers and training. Join BITS and Unmute Presents’ Marty Sobo, along with Computers For The Blind’s Brian Carver and Marci Duty, as they discuss what Computers For The Blind has to offer the blind and vision impaired community, and how you can take advantage of what this organization can do for you.
Writers Workshop – Book Banning. The Threat and Some Solutions (FIA) (virtual) (Online Only) Writers Workshop – Book Banning. The Threat and Some Solutions (FIA) (virtual) (Online Only)
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June 29, 2024This discussion will highlight the current instances and dangers of banning books and how it relates to the past. Panelists will share stories focusing on the detrimental effect upon blind and low vision children and adults, as well as people with disabilities and other minority groups. Advocacy strategies and workarounds will be explored.
ACB Families Goes to Camp (virtual) (Online Only) ACB Families Goes to Camp (virtual) (Online Only)
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June 29, 2024It’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. Stories, songs, games – a convention tradition for the entire family.
Convention Pep Rally with ACB Next Generation and ACB Students (virtual) (Online Only) Convention Pep Rally with ACB Next Generation and ACB Students (virtual) (Online Only)
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June 29, 2024Who’s got spirit? We do! Let’s get fired up for the 2024 ACB Conference and Convention. Join ACB Next Generation and ACB Students for our annual Convention Pep Rally, where we’ll party where the sun shines bright. Coach Kenneth makes a repeat appearance along with his special guests, Leslie Spoone and Koni Sims, who will get us up and groovin’. Enjoy meeting new friends, and learn about all our convention events. Bring your favorite snacks and get ready to cheer, 2024 will be a great year!