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Week of Jul 7th
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Friends of Bill W (Mainstreet 1) K1 Speed K1 Speed
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July 7, 2024Here is your chance to drive a go-kart on an indoor track! You must be able to follow verbal instructions (right, left, break, gas), because you will be doing the driving! You will be given a helmet which might make it a little harder for you to hear. Closed-toe shoes are required. The vehicles are quite small so you need to squat to get into the go-kart, your legs must straddle the center controls and you must be able to use your feet to operate the pedals. There is no room in the go-kart for your guide dog. With the individual attention this tour requires there will be long wait times. Food is not provided on this tour.
ACB Families Breakfast – Storm Chasers on the Net (City Terrace 7) ACB Families Breakfast – Storm Chasers on the Net (City Terrace 7)
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July 7, 2024From high school to full-time Internet radio – how The Radio Storm – a free-form home-based radio station – came to be.
City Bus Tour III – Jacksonville City Experience Driving Tour City Bus Tour III – Jacksonville City Experience Driving Tour
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July 7, 2024Experience the history and culture of the largest city in the continental United States! Your costumed tour guide is a professional storyteller, historian and award-winning writer. He has designed a tour to entertain all your senses with things to touch, smell and taste while we visit sites around the city and historic neighborhoods. For example, at one site you will hear the amazing success story of Peterbrooke Chocolate while tasting their famous chocolate covered popcorn (bring $10 in cash to optionally buy a bag). Your guide creates an interactive tour atmosphere which is fun for everyone.
GDB Breakfast (City Terrace 4) GDB Breakfast (City Terrace 4)
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July 7, 2024Find Your Voice and Catch the Vision (City Terrace 10) Find Your Voice and Catch the Vision (City Terrace 10)
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July 7, 2024Experience the independence that the Voice reading machine and Vision video magnifier offers an individual with low vision. Products will be available for attendees to use and try the various options to determine the best fit for their overall needs. Space is limited to 20 attendees. Reserve your spot, by emailing info@lviamerica.com. Presenter: Kimberly Cline, Director of Sales North America
City Terrace 10Hands on JAWS training with Vispero (Mainstreet 1) Hands on JAWS training with Vispero (Mainstreet 1)
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July 7, 2024Drop by the JAWS AI Suite and Get hands-on training with some of our newest AI powered features including Picture Smart AI and Face in View and bring your JAWS questions. You will also have an exclusive opportunity to try out and give us feedback on a preview of our newest upcoming feature! Whether you are new to JAWS, a seasoned user, or not yet a user, come by and hang out with us as we enjoy ACB together.
Catholic Mass (Matthews) Catholic Mass (Matthews)
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July 7, 2024Father Richard Perko (retired)
Selvas North American (formerly HIMS, Inc.) (City Terrace 5) Selvas North American (formerly HIMS, Inc.) (City Terrace 5)
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July 7, 2024Join HIMS for a discussion and demonstration of the latest addition to the HIMS Braille product family called Braille eMotion. We will do a product overview and demonstration, help define the place within the market for this powerful new braille device, and discuss how it is narrowing the gap between what is considered a notetaker and what is considered a Braille display. As usual, there will be ample opportunity for questions and interaction.
You’ve Got Mail (City Terrace 10) You’ve Got Mail (City Terrace 10)
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July 7, 2024Explore various solutions that individuals with vision loss can use to read their mail with easy-to-use assistive technologies. Determine the device that works best for you, whether you’re reading recipes, letters, bills, advertisements, menus, and more. The exciting world of portability. Space is limited to 20 attendees. Reserve your spot by emailing info@lviamerica.com. Presenter: Cheryl Saucier
AAVL Lunch (City Terrace 7) AAVL Lunch (City Terrace 7)
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July 7, 2024City Bus Tour IV – Jacksonville City Experience Driving Tour City Bus Tour IV – Jacksonville City Experience Driving Tour
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July 7, 2024This tour is sold out as of 5/21/24. If you purchase this tour you will be placed on a waiting list. If you are waiting at the tour bus pick up area and are not called from the waiting list on the day of the tour, you will receive a refund. Experience the history and culture of the largest city in the continental United States! Your costumed tour guide is a professional storyteller, historian and award-winning writer. He has designed a tour to entertain all your senses with things to touch, smell and taste while we visit sites around the city and historic neighborhoods. For example, at one site you will hear the amazing success story of Peterbrooke Chocolate while tasting their famous chocolate covered popcorn (bring $10 in cash to optionally buy a bag). Your guide creates an interactive tour atmosphere which is fun for everyone.
LVI America Session (virtual, City Terrace 10) LVI America Session (virtual, City Terrace 10)
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July 7, 2024Discover unique productivity tools that provide portable solutions for end users on the go. These non-conventional devices designed around using your iPad and/or Surface Pro Tablet offer an all-in-one solution that uses unique Apps to provide adaptations for ease of use for individuals with low vision. Hands-on opportunities will be provided. Space is limited to 20 attendees. Reserve your spot, by emailing info@lviamerica.com. Presenter: Kimberly Cline
Speed Networking – The Vendor Game (RSVA) (City Terrace 4) Speed Networking – The Vendor Game (RSVA) (City Terrace 4)
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July 7, 2024In this session, career options will be explored including Randolph-Sheppard opportunities.
The Exciting World of Portability The Exciting World of Portability
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July 7, 2024Discover unique productivity tools that provide portable solutions for end users on the go. These non-conventional devices designed around using your iPad and/or Surface Pro Tablet offer an all-in-one solution that uses unique Aps to provide adaptations for ease of use for individuals with low vision. Hands-on opportunities will be provided. Presenter: Kimberly Cline, Director of Sales North America. Space is limited to 20 attendees so please reserve your spot, by emailing info@lviamerica.com
Community Hospitality (Matthews) Community Hospitality (Matthews)
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July 7, 2024All About the Florida BEP Program (RSVA) (virtual, City Terrace 12) All About the Florida BEP Program (RSVA) (virtual, City Terrace 12)
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July 7, 2024This session will highlight the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) in Florida so participants will learn how they train vendors, the types of facilities in the program, and some statistics of relevance: gross sales, number of facilities, number of vendors, etc. They will also learn how blind persons can become a vendor in the state.
City Terrace 12Discover, Connect, Thrive – Building Brighter Tomorrows (ACBNG) (City Terrace 4) Discover, Connect, Thrive – Building Brighter Tomorrows (ACBNG) (City Terrace 4)
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July 7, 2024Juggling essential tasks such as managing finances, whipping up quick meals, and fostering social connections can feel like an uphill battle. Accessible tools and strategies can make these challenges manageable and seamless. Don’t let these roadblocks define your path; learn how to define your own path. Join Hindley Williams, Edward Shaham, and Kolby Garrison who will offer tools and strategies to help you build and execute a future in which you can thrive. This is your chance to step out of the shadows of uncertainty and into a life where financial independence, health, and community are within your grasp. Facilitator: Hindley Williams, Program Analyst, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Parkville, MD Panelists:: Edward Shaham, Accountant and Supply Chain Manager, West Hartford, CT; Kolby Garrison, ACB Development Officer, Greensboro, NC
Navigating the Future: Unveiling AI-Powered Innovations in JAWS (virtual, City Terrace 5) Navigating the Future: Unveiling AI-Powered Innovations in JAWS (virtual, City Terrace 5)
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July 7, 2024Join Ryan Jones to discuss what has been going on with JAWS and ZoomText over the past year and how AI is helping us break down barriers. You don’t want to miss learning about Picture Smart AI, Face in View, and what we are doing next! Let’s join together and explore our future.
This Old House (CCLVI) (City Terrace 7) This Old House (CCLVI) (City Terrace 7)
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July 7, 2024Do you have a to-do list full of home repairs? Does your house need an upgrade? Come to CCLVI’s This Old House program to get tips on how to fix the little things that won’t hurt your wallet, but make you feel better about your home.
Searching for the Holy Braille Searching for the Holy Braille
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July 7, 2024Hear from a lifelong braille user, Mike Tindall, about what is new in the braille device world and learn if we are any closer to finding “The Holy Braille” ..the one braille device that accomplishes everything! Learn about the powerful new features and options on various braille devices to determine the best fit for your overall needs. Hands-on opportunities will be provided. Presenters: Mike Tindall, Assistive Technology and Braille Trainer with Dream Vision Group and Cheryl Saucier, President of Mountain View Low Vision Services, Inc. Space is limited to 20 attendees so reserve your spot, by emailing info@lviamerica.com
Keys to the Convention (City Terrace 12) Keys to the Convention (City Terrace 12)
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July 7, 2024This is a great opportunity for 1st time attendees and individuals who have not attended an in-person convention lately. Presentations will explain various sessions, business meetings and voting, as well as guide dog info, exhibit info, and some social events. A tip sheet hand-out will be available in Braille and large print.
ACB Walk and Tailgate (Clearwater) ACB Walk and Tailgate (Clearwater)
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July 7, 2024Exhibitor’s Reception (Invitation Only) (St. John’s) Exhibitor’s Reception (Invitation Only) (St. John’s)
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July 7, 2024Kids Explorers Club (City Terrace 6) Kids Explorers Club (City Terrace 6)
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July 7, 2024Meet Kids Club leaders and get to know the other kids. Enjoy games and snacks. Breakfast and lunch will be provided Monday through Thursday. In addition to field trips the day may include swimming, crafts and other fun activities!
City Terrace 6Opening General Session (virtual, Grand Ballroom) Opening General Session (virtual, Grand Ballroom)
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Gospel Sing (Grand Foyer) Kids Explorers Club – Ifly (City Terrace 6) Kids Explorers Club – Ifly (City Terrace 6)
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July 8, 2024This is the same experience the adults are having but way more fun with your friends at Kids Club! No airplane required! Put on a flight suit, helmet and goggles. After an introductory class fall face-down in to a padded tunnel of wind! The wind will propel you up and you will be “flying” around the tunnel. You will have two “flights” with the second flight you could be flying 15 feet above the ground! No parachute, just the wind keeping you aloft! If you have any shoulder injuries this tour is not for you! Closed shoes are required.
Life Member Breakfast (Invitation Only) (Clearwater) Life Member Breakfast (Invitation Only) (Clearwater)
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July 8, 2024Hands on JAWS training with Vispero (Mainstreet 1) Hands on JAWS training with Vispero (Mainstreet 1)
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July 8, 2024Drop by the JAWS AI Suite and Get hands-on training with some of our newest AI powered features including Picture Smart AI and Face in View and bring your JAWS questions. You will also have an exclusive opportunity to try out and give us feedback on a preview of our newest upcoming feature! Whether you are new to JAWS, a seasoned user, or not yet a user, come by and hang out with us as we enjoy ACB together.
The Museum of Southern History The Museum of Southern History
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July 8, 2024This tour is sold out as of 5/28/24. If you purchase this tour you will be placed on a waiting list. If you are waiting at the tour bus pick up area and are not called from the waiting list on the day of the tour, you will receive a refund. One of Jacksonville’s premier historical institutions is the Museum of Southern History. Though it is located in Florida, its subject matter includes everything below the Mason-Dixon line, and it will educate and entertain in equal measure. In addition to numerous exhibits and classic items from the antebellum south, this tour will include food pairings from many southern states.
Brick By Brick – Learning Through Lego (City Terrace 12) Brick By Brick – Learning Through Lego (City Terrace 12)
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July 8, 2024Legos aren’t just a toy. They can teach blind people to be better rock-climbers, how to write music, and how to read in braille. Not only that, but blind people can now build Lego sets on their own using text-based instructions from Bricks For The Blind. Join Matthew Shifrin, founder of Bricks For The Blind, and explore how Lego can help you to be a better teacher and learn more about the world around you. And there’ll be free Lego sets! Presenter: Matthew Shifrin, Founder, Bricks For The Blind, Boston, MA Co-sponsored by AABT, ACBF and FIA
Self-Advocacy at Work (City Terrace 4) Self-Advocacy at Work (City Terrace 4)
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July 8, 2024Through a mixture of presentation and guided role plays, learn how to better communicate your needs and abilities to frazzled HR staff, techies, and overworked, undersupported bosses.
Veterans of ACB Business Meeting (virtual, City Terrace 9) Veterans of ACB Business Meeting (virtual, City Terrace 9)
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July 8, 2024Community Hospitality (Matthews) Community Hospitality (Matthews)
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July 8, 2024Fashion Forward – How to Dress to Impress (ACBS) (City Terrace 5) Fashion Forward – How to Dress to Impress (ACBS) (City Terrace 5)
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July 8, 2024When an event is “business professional”, specifically how should you dress? For students and young professionals, the dialogue surrounding fashions and dress codes are confusing, even to those who are sighted. ACBS’s event aims to strengthen confidence in personal fashion, inform about appropriate attire in different circumstances, and bring different tips and tricks from visually impaired and sighted fashionistas.
Beach Party 1 Beach Party 1
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July 8, 2024This tour is sold out as of 5/20/24. If you purchase this tour you will be placed on a waiting list. If you are waiting at the tour bus pick up area and are not called from the waiting list on the day of the tour, you will receive a refund. Sand, surf, sun, and sustenance! What a way to spend a Florida summer evening. We’ll have beachside pavilions for food and relaxing and then it is just a few steps to the sand and down to the water which, in July, should be quite warm. There will be lifeguards on duty, but remember the ocean can be unpredictable so wading versus swimming is advised. Our evening will begin with hamburgers, hot dogs, BBQ chicken, baked beans, Mac and Cheese, Coleslaw and peach cobbler.
Beach Party 2 Beach Party 2
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July 8, 2024This tour is sold out as of 5/20/24. If you purchase this tour you will be placed on a waiting list. If you are waiting at the tour bus pick up area and are not called from the waiting list on the day of the tour, you will receive a refund. Sand, surf, sun, and sustenance! What a way to spend a Florida summer evening. We’ll have beachside pavilions for food and relaxing and then it is just a few steps to the sand and down to the water which, in July, should be quite warm. There will be lifeguards on duty, but remember the ocean can be unpredictable so wading versus swimming is advised. Our evening will begin with hamburgers, hot dogs, BBQ chicken, baked beans, Mac and Cheese, Coleslaw and peach cobbler.
Brick By Brick – Learning Through Lego (City Terrace 12) Brick By Brick – Learning Through Lego (City Terrace 12)
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July 8, 2024Have you ever wanted to build a Lego set, but couldn’t because the instructions were all pictures? Bricks For The Blind creates free text-based instructions to help you build Lego sets on your own! Come to our session to learn about us and get building! We’ll also give away free lego sets, so come build with us! Find out more at bricksfortheblind.org. Space is limited, reserve your spot by emailing matshifrin@aol.com
How do We Put the AI in Aira? (City Terrace 4) How do We Put the AI in Aira? (City Terrace 4)
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July 8, 2024At this year’s CSUN conference, we debuted Access AI, Aira’s entry into image description via artificial intelligence. Our approach to AI involves matching its capabilities with those of people. Join us to learn how that happens. From our community beta testers to visual interpreter image verification, we’re working to give you the most versatile AI app, with a professional and secure human connection.
How Leader Dogs for the Blind Can Assist You in Achieving Independent Mobility Goals (Hart) How Leader Dogs for the Blind Can Assist You in Achieving Independent Mobility Goals (Hart)
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July 8, 2024Calling all Leader Dog graduates and anyone interested in discovering more about our life-changing services! Join us and meet our new president and CEO, Melissa Weisse, and our dedicated team. Discover how Leader Dog can assist you in achieving your independent mobility goals with our free services. Whether you’re curious about orientation and mobility training or eager to learn about our guide dog programs, we’re here to help! Enjoy light refreshments as you mingle with fellow attendees and explore the opportunities that await you at Leader Dogs for the Blind. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect, learn, and be inspired! We can’t wait to meet you!
HartLearn about Non-24 (City Terrace 10) Learn about Non-24 (City Terrace 10)
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July 8, 2024Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder, or Non-24 for short, is a condition common in blind patients. Come learn more about circadian rhythms, sleep, and Non-24. There will be a presentation followed by time for questions.
Oils Around the World (City Terrace 5) Oils Around the World (City Terrace 5)
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July 8, 2024Essential oils have been used for thousands of years around the world for aromatherapy, supporting health, and cleaning abilities. Learn how several oils are being both sourced from and used around the world, and, best of all, you will have the opportunity to experience their beautiful aromas and benefits for yourself! Presenter: Nickie Coby, doTERRA Wellness Advocate, St. Paul, MN
A Braille Display with Speech – Intelligence You Can Feel and Hear (City Terrace 9) A Braille Display with Speech – Intelligence You Can Feel and Hear (City Terrace 9)
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July 8, 2024At HumanWare, braille is at the core of our blindness products. In this session, we will provide an overview of our intelligent Brailliant BI 20/40X braille displays, as well as take a look into the multi-line future of braille with the Monarch. The Brailliant line of products are versatile in what they allow a user to do. From writing notes and creating braille files, to reading books and listening to DAISY audio, these machines are packed with features that everyone can enjoy. Looking ahead to the future, we will explore braille in a multi-line environment with the Monarch. This revolutionary device allows a user to read 10 lines of braille, and view tactile graphics on the same surface. Join us to learn all about braille in the present, and where we will go in the multi-line future.
Brick By Brick – Learning Through Lego (City Terrace 12) Brick By Brick – Learning Through Lego (City Terrace 12)
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July 8, 2024Have you ever wanted to build a Lego set, but couldn’t because the instructions were all pictures? Bricks For The Blind creates free text-based instructions to help you build Lego sets on your own! Come to our session to learn about us, and get building! We’ll also be giving away free lego sets, so come build with us! Find out more at bricksfortheblind.org. space is limited, reserve your spot by emailing matshifrin@aol.com
Unlock the Power of Financial Freedom with Penny Forward (City Terrace 4) Unlock the Power of Financial Freedom with Penny Forward (City Terrace 4)
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July 8, 2024This is an essential workshop for anyone eager to master the art of financial management while navigating government benefits and employment challenges. In this interactive session, you will learn how your income and expenses impact your Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. We will also show you the critical importance of keeping meticulous financial records. Discover how this simple practice can be your best defense against Social Security overpayments, saving you from unnecessary stress and financial setbacks. We’ll guide you through the practical steps to manage these situations with confidence. Explore the benefits of an ABLE account, a remarkable financial tool that allows you to save up to $100,000 without jeopardizing your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Learn how to set up and manage an ABLE account to maximize your savings and maintain your benefits. Discover how Penny Forward can be your partner in navigating these financial pathways. With our self-paced online courses, group workshops, and one on one financial counseling, you’ll gain not only knowledge but also practical solutions to apply immediately to your financial life. Note: this session is limited to 25 participants, so to reserve your place, send an email to pennyforward@pennyforward.com.
ACB/JPMorgan Chase Leadership Reception (Invitation Only) ACB/JPMorgan Chase Leadership Reception (Invitation Only)
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July 8, 20241st Act – RSVA Comedian (St. John’s) 1st Act – RSVA Comedian (St. John’s)
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July 8, 2024Enjoy some laughs with RSVA Comedian
2nd Act – RSVA Karaoke (St. John’s) 2nd Act – RSVA Karaoke (St. John’s)
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July 8, 2024Show your talent.
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BRL Breakfast (City Terrace 7) BRL Breakfast (City Terrace 7)
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July 9, 2024Kids Explorers Club – Museum of Science and History (City Terrace 6) Kids Explorers Club – Museum of Science and History (City Terrace 6)
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July 9, 2024At the Museum of Science and History (MOSH) you will visit numerous exhibits including Health in Motion, Creatures of Florida, Understanding Our Energy Choices, History of Jacksonville and Northeast Florida, the Space Science Gallery and so much more!
NIB Breakfast (Clearwater) NIB Breakfast (Clearwater)
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July 9, 2024NIB Breakfast Speaker (virtual, Clearwater) (Online Only) NIB Breakfast Speaker (virtual, Clearwater) (Online Only)
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July 9, 2024General Session (virtual, Grand Ballroom) AAVIA Luncheon (City Terrace 4) AAVIA Luncheon (City Terrace 4)
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July 9, 2024Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
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July 9, 2024Visit this 80-acre campus that has educated over 1,000 Deaf/HH and Blind/VI Children. Note: You must go through security and have either a valid license, a non-driver id or passport; no exceptions. You will be asked before boarding the bus if you have your ID, if you do not you will not be able to go on this tour! Food is not provided on this tour.
The Ritz Theatre and Museum The Ritz Theatre and Museum
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July 9, 2024The Ritz Museum is located in the LaVille neighborhood of Jacksonville, which used to have such a thriving black community that it was known as “the Harlem of the South.” The museum is a mecca for African-American creatives. It celebrates the legacies of many different authors, artists, musicians, poets, and playwrights, and the theater is one of the oldest of its kind for black performers. If you want to know more about the history of Florida’s people of color, visit the Ritz Museum and experience the richness of art, music and soul. Food is not provided on this tour.
Voices from Around the World Lunch (City Terrace 7) Voices from Around the World Lunch (City Terrace 7)
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July 9, 2024Financial Literacy for Students (ACBS) (City Terrace 5) Financial Literacy for Students (ACBS) (City Terrace 5)
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July 9, 2024Personal finance is essential to independent and prudent living. As a student, you are in one of the most transformative times of your life. ACBS will present a seminar that will help students gain conficence in a plethora of financial aspects, including taxes, monthly budgets, and available grants and scholarships.
Community Hospitality (Matthews) Community Hospitality (Matthews)
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July 9, 2024Diagram of a Capital Murder Prosecution (AAVIA) (City Terrace 4) Diagram of a Capital Murder Prosecution (AAVIA) (City Terrace 4)
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July 9, 2024Learn from an assistant district attorney about the nuts and bolts of preparing for a Capital murder trial. Presenter: Chris Prentice, Levelland, TX
Get Up and Get Moving at The ACB Convention (City Terrace 5) Get Up and Get Moving at The ACB Convention (City Terrace 5)
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July 9, 2024Come and share your healthy lifestyle story with the GUGM committee at our breakout session. Enjoy learning some exercises with Leslie Spoone and get relaxed with some of Koni Sims’ aromatherapy and massages. Also, come and hear from our committee about their exciting lifestyle changes. We look forward to seeing you at the convention to get pumped up and relaxed for the rest of the week.
Dicapta, All4Voicing Lite (City Terrace 5) Dicapta, All4Voicing Lite (City Terrace 5)
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July 9, 2024Join us for an engaging workshop designed to empower individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to create audio descriptions from scripts to audio using narrations using All4Voicing Lite, a one stop shop audio description platform. Whether you are an educator, student, or content creator, this workshop will provide you with the knowledge to efficiently create audio descriptions using All4Voicing Lite. Developed by Dicapta, a leader in the accessibility industry for two decades, All4Voicing Lite is an accessible platform designed to support the creation of audio description for educational content across various fields. All4Voicing Lite streamlines the process of creating audio descriptions by allowing users to perform the entire audio description process seamlessly in one place, from identifying spaces of their audiovisual content and adding descriptions to mixing the audio description narration with the original audio. Developed in part with funds from the US Department of Education, All4Voicing aims to enhance the availability of access tools in educational environments, inviting teachers, students, parents, and friends tomake content accessible and inclusive for all. Space is limited, please RSVP to mjolarte@dicapta.com
Focus Group – Get to Know UZURV, The Adaptive TNC (Main Street 1) Focus Group – Get to Know UZURV, The Adaptive TNC (Main Street 1)
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July 9, 2024There’s more than one Transportation Network Company (TNC) whose name begins with a U. Learn how UZURV is helping transit agencies, paratransit providers, and entire communities reimagine paratransit from the ground up. Attendees will be able to explore our newly released mobile app, as we share UZURV’s approach to high-quality, door-to-door, non-shared paratransit. Space is limited to twelve attendees per session, so come and learn what we mean when we say, “UZURV – The Adaptive TNC.” To register for this focus group send an email to ACBFocusGroups@uzurv.com.
Main Street 1Guiding the Next Generation (AAVIA) (City Terrace 4) Guiding the Next Generation (AAVIA) (City Terrace 4)
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July 9, 2024Hear how seasoned attorneys can help guide the next generation of attorneys. Presenters: Angelina Hollingsworth; Roseberg, OR; Paige Miller, Tucson, AZ.
Focus Group – Get to Know UZURV, The Adaptive TNC (Main Street 1) Focus Group – Get to Know UZURV, The Adaptive TNC (Main Street 1)
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July 9, 2024There’s more than one Transportation Network Company (TNC) whose name begins with a U. Learn how UZURV is helping transit agencies, paratransit providers, and entire communities reimagine paratransit from the ground up. Attendees will be able to explore our newly released mobile app, as we share UZURV’s approach to high-quality, door-to-door, non-shared paratransit. Space is limited to twelve attendees per session, so come and learn what we mean when we say, “UZURV – The Adaptive TNC.”
Need An Audio Assistant – We Have a Product for That (City Terrace 12) Need An Audio Assistant – We Have a Product for That (City Terrace 12)
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July 9, 2024From VictorReader Stream 3, StellarTrek, and Odyssey Reader learn about uses for these three HumanWare products. Accessing information in a variety of ways is essential to staying informed and entertained. HumanWare has created a number of audio assistant products to accomplish all these tasks. From the very popular VictorReader Stream 3, to the StellarTrek and Odyssey Reader, we have a product to suit each situation. The VictorReader Stream 3 is a pocket-sized device with built-in access to various book libraries, TuneIn Radio, podcasts, other supported audio formats, and access to local files. This device can go wherever you do. Speaking of going places, the StellarTrek is a stand-alone GPS device that allows you to create routes, add your own landmarks along the way, browse for points of interest in real-time or virtually, and remain centered in the crosswalk, (Pedestrian Crossing Detection) as you safely maneuver through the streets. Finally, the Odyssey Reader, (a product the size of a small coffeepot), allows you to scan and read printed materials at the press of a button. Want to know more? Simply inquire of the onboard AI integration to provide additional information about the scanned document. Come join us to learn about all our audio assistant products
Scholarship Winners Reception (Clearwater) Scholarship Winners Reception (Clearwater)
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July 9, 2024Distillery and Brewery Tour Distillery and Brewery Tour
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July 9, 2024We will visit Manifest Distillery and Spirits and Intuition Ale Works on this tour. Manifest Distillery states: We are very proud of our unique product offering. Our core product line up consists of our non-GMO Potato Vodka and Florida Citrus Vodka, organic Gin, organic barreled Gin, organic Rye Whiskey and 100% Rye Whiskey. All of our distillation equipment is American-made and the grains that go into each of our spirits are sourced from a co-op of North American farms.” Lots to see and taste! Intuition Ale Works: from IPA to golden Ale learn about beer production and try samples. Food is not provided on this tour.
DRUM Circle (FIA) (City Terrace 10) DRUM Circle (FIA) (City Terrace 10)
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July 9, 2024Relax while making a musically joyous racket.
AFB’s Documentary Film: Possibilities (Grand Ballroom) AFB’s Documentary Film: Possibilities (Grand Ballroom)
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July 9, 2024Join leaders from the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) for a special screening of the award-winning documentary film “Possibilities.” The film celebrates the impact of Helen Keller as told through the contemporary voices of people who are blind, deafblind, and low vision It’s a moving portrayal of what our world is like a hundred years after Keller joined the American Foundation for the Blind.
BINGO – It’s a Families Tradition (Clearwater) BINGO – It’s a Families Tradition (Clearwater)
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July 9, 2024Braille cards, large print cards, and lots of great prizes! Bring yourself, bring a friend, bring the kids – fun for all ages
DRUM Circle (FIA) (City Terrace 10) DRUM Circle (FIA) (City Terrace 10)
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July 9, 2024Relax while making a musically joyous racket.
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AFB Breakfast (Clearwater) AFB Breakfast (Clearwater)
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July 10, 2024The AFB breakfast is sold out as of 6/6/2024. If you purchase a ticket for the breakfast, you will be placed on a waiting list. Join the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) for our annual breakfast. Learn about the latest research impacting our community and the success following the release of AFB’s documentary film “Possibilities”. AFB’s President and CEO Eric Bridges will be on hand to answer questions and share what’s on the horizon for the coming year.
Kids Explorers Club – Autobahn (City Terrace 6) Kids Explorers Club – Autobahn (City Terrace 6)
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July 10, 2024Here is your chance to drive a go-kart on an indoor track! Closed toe shoes are required. The vehicles are quite small, you need to squat to get into the go-kart your legs must straddle the center controls and you must be able to use your feet to operate the pedals.
General Session (virtual, Grand Ballroom) Candy Tour I – Sweet Pete’s Candy Candy Tour I – Sweet Pete’s Candy
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July 10, 2024This tour is sold out as of 5/14/24. If you purchase this tour you will be placed on a waiting list. If you are waiting at the tour bus pick up area and are not called from the waiting list on the day of the tour, you will receive a refund. With colorful pastel decorations and a sleek, black-and-white checkered floor, Sweet Pete’s Candy is basically a real-life version of Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. It dazzles the eye as soon as you walk in, and once you taste its confections, it’ll dazzle your taste buds as well. There are a lot of things to see at Sweet Pete’s Candy. Not only does it have jars, bars, bags, shelves and gigantic baskets of chocolates and gummies. There is also an ice cream parlor where you can enjoy frozen desserts, and a gift shop offers memorabilia for your trip. Mr. Wonka is alive, and he’s working in Sweet Pete’s Candy. While half the group does the tour the other half will enjoy lunch at the restaurant. You will be asked to provide your favorite candy bar ingredients from a list and you will receive a candy bar customized just for you!
MCAC Lunch (City Terrace 7) MCAC Lunch (City Terrace 7)
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July 10, 2024Dicapta, All4Voicing Lite (City Terrace 5) Dicapta, All4Voicing Lite (City Terrace 5)
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July 10, 2024Join us for an engaging workshop designed to empower individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to create audio descriptions from scripts to audio using narrations using All4Voicing Lite, a one stop shop audio description platform. Whether you are an educator, student, or content creator, this workshop will provide you with the knowledge to efficiently create audio descriptions using All4Voicing Lite. Developed by Dicapta, a leader in the accessibility industry for two decades, All4Voicing Lite is an accessible platform designed to support the creation of audio description for educational content across various fields. All4Voicing Lite streamlines the process of creating audio descriptions by allowing users to perform the entire audio description process seamlessly in one place, from identifying spaces of their audiovisual content and adding descriptions to mixing the audio description narration with the original audio. Developed in part with funds from the US Department of Education, All4Voicing aims to enhance the availability of access tools in educational environments, inviting teachers, students, parents, and friends to make content accessible and inclusive for all. Space is limited, please RSVP to mjolarte@dicapta.com
IVIE Business Expo (Hart) IVIE Business Expo (Hart)
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July 10, 2024USS Orleck USS Orleck
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July 10, 2024Visit this Destroyer commissioned in 1945. Learn its history, tour the ship and see how sailors worked, ate, and slept. There are steep stairways, narrow passages and thresholds that are shin high; the ship is not wheelchair accessible. It is a fascinating tour! Food is not provided on this tour.
Community Hospitality (Matthews) Community Hospitality (Matthews)
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July 10, 2024Candy Tour II – Sweet Pete’s Candy Candy Tour II – Sweet Pete’s Candy
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July 10, 2024This tour is sold out as of 6/2/2024. If you purchase this tour you will be placed on a waiting list. If you are waiting at the tour bus pick up area and are not called from the waiting list on the day of the tour, you will receive a refund. With colorful pastel decorations and a sleek, black-and-white checkered floor, Sweet Pete’s Candy is basically a real-life version of Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. It dazzles the eye as soon as you walk in, and once you taste its confections, it’ll dazzle your taste buds as well. There are a lot of things to see at Sweet Pete’s Candy. Not only does it have jars, bars, bags, shelves and gigantic baskets of chocolates and gummies. There is also an ice cream parlor where you can enjoy frozen desserts, and a gift shop offers memorabilia for your trip. Mr. Wonka is alive, and he’s working in Sweet Pete’s Candy. While half the group does the tour the other half will enjoy lunch at the restaurant. You will be asked to provide your favorite candy bar ingredients from a list and you will receive a candy bar customized just for you!
IVIE Business Expo (Continued) (Hart) IVIE Business Expo (Continued) (Hart)
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July 10, 2024BITS Reception (St. John’s) BITS Reception (St. John’s)
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July 10, 2024Join BITS Family and friends for a Convention reception and mixer. Come see what all the excitement is about. We will have refreshments and snacks. There will be a raffle drawing for a Zoom H4E Audio Recording Bundle. This is a $400 value. (Must be present to win). Your ticket gets you a free drink from the cash bar and a raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets may be purchased on site.
Friends of Bill W (Mainstreet 1) Friends of Bill W (Mainstreet 1)
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July 10, 2024Soul Food Bistro Soul Food Bistro
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July 10, 2024This tour is sold out as of 6/4/2024. If you purchase this tour you will be placed on a waiting list. If you are waiting at the tour bus pick up area and are not called from the waiting list on the day of the tour, you will receive a refund. Taste and experience Jacksonville’s history of and love for food.
DKM First-Timers Reception (Clearwater) DKM First-Timers Reception (Clearwater)
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July 10, 2024Celebrate with the Class of 2024 DKM First-Timers as they embark on a leadership adventure and navigate ‘Oceans of Possibilities’ during their reception. Connect with past First-Timers and ACB leaders. Listen to stories about Durward K McDaniel and compete for the most creative boat cruise outfit.
CCLVI Game Night – Family Feud (St. John’s) CCLVI Game Night – Family Feud (St. John’s)
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July 10, 2024CCLVI’s Game night is back after many years. Get your teams of five ready for a great fun evening of Family Feud. In celebrating our 45 years, Mrs. Roper will be your host. So come and have a night of laughter and fun.
Oppenheimer 2023 Academy Award Winning Film (Grand Ballroom) Oppenheimer 2023 Academy Award Winning Film (Grand Ballroom)
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July 10, 2024Experience the breathtaking global phenomenon that has captivated audiences around the world. Written for the screen and directed by Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer thrusts audiences into the mind of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy), whose landmark work on the Manhattan Project created the first atomic bomb. An unprecedented cinematic event, Oppenheimer features an all-star cast that includes Emily Blunt, Oscar winner Matt Damon, Oscar nominee Robert Downey Jr., Oscar nominee Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, and Oscar winners Casey Affleck, Rami Malek and Kenneth Branagh.
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Kids Explorers Club – Surge (City Terrace 6) Kids Explorers Club – Surge (City Terrace 6)
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July 11, 2024Wall to wall trampolines, flying trapeze, foam pit, dodgeball, battle beam, rock climbing wall, and basketball dunking lanes. A fun place to jump and burn energy!
General Session (virtual, Grand Ballroom) MCAC Afternoon Mixer – You Can Dance (Clearwater) MCAC Afternoon Mixer – You Can Dance (Clearwater)
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July 11, 2024Maybe you’ve been told people who are blind or have low vision cannot dance. Come learn some easy steps, get moving and celebrate diversity with us in a safe space where everyone is a star! The Multi-Cultural Affairs Committee brings you an afternoon dance party to meet each other, have some fun, and burn a few calories along the way!
Kids Explorers Club – Dinner (City Terrace 6) Kids Explorers Club – Dinner (City Terrace 6)
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July 11, 2024Have a final dinner with our kids club leaders and your new friends.
ACB Banquet (virtual, Grand Ballroom) ACB Banquet (virtual, Grand Ballroom)
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July 11, 2024Keynote Speaker: Judge David S. Tatel Author of Vision A Memoir of Blindness and Justice, one of America’s most accomplished public servants and legal thinkers – who spent years denying and working around his blindness, before finally embracing it as an essential part of his identity. Judge David Tatel served on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit from 1994 to earlier this year. After graduating from the University of Michigan and the University of Chicago Law School, he served as the founding director of the Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and then director of the National Lawyers Committee. He headed the Office for Civil Rights of the US Department of Health, Education, and Welfare during the Carter administration and then founded and led the education practice at Hogan Lovells, where he is now Senior Counsel. Judge Tatel is a member of the American Philosophical Society and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. In the past, he co-chaired the National Academy of Sciences’ Committee on Science, Technology and Law, and chaired the boards of The Spencer Foundation and The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
Keynote Speaker – Judge David Tatel (virtual, Grand Ballroom) Keynote Speaker – Judge David Tatel (virtual, Grand Ballroom)
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July 11, 2024Keynote Speaker: Judge David S. Tatel Author of Vision A Memoir of Blindness and Justice, one of America’s most accomplished public servants and legal thinkers – who spent years denying and working around his blindness, before finally embracing it as an essential part of his identity. Judge David Tatel served on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit from 1994 to earlier this year. After graduating from the University of Michigan and the University of Chicago Law School, he served as the founding director of the Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and then director of the National Lawyers Committee. He headed the Office for Civil Rights of the US Department of Health, Education, and Welfare during the Carter administration and then founded and led the education practice at Hogan Lovells, where he is now Senior Counsel. Judge Tatel is a member of the American Philosophical Society and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. In the past, he co-chaired the National Academy of Sciences’ Committee on Science, Technology and Law, and chaired the boards of The Spencer Foundation and The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
Bon Voyage Party (Grand Ballroom) Bon Voyage Party (Grand Ballroom)
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July 11, 2024With the setting of the sun and the closing of the last session, we reflect on the days and moments well spent with each of you at this year’s convention. Bidding you safe travels back to your home destination until we meet again. As we bend the corner to another great occasion and set sail to embark on the next journey, join us for a “Bon Voyage Party” that is sure to have you cruising along for some well-needed fun, hugs and laughter to carry throughout your trip’s return.
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Kennedy Space Center Kennedy Space Center
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July 12, 2024This is the birthplace of America’s space program and the only place on Earth where man has launched into space to set foot on the Moon! Experience the past, present and future of the Kennedy Space Center on this tour excursion. Guests will see the evolution of NASA, the space program’s past and future come alive thanks to the insight of a few experts. Go behind the gates of NASA on the Kennedy Space Center. Guests will see the Apollo/Saturn V Center where the Spirit and historic scope of the Apollo moon landing missions are authentically recaptured in this enormous 100,000-square foot facility. Guests experience a dramatic and moving multi-sensory presentation of the Apollo 8 launch, then an actual 363-foot, 6.2 million pound Saturn V rocket is revealed. Next guests will explore Space Shuttle Atlantis. This unique attraction is a work of art in of itself. Upon entering into the venue, guests will be immersed in the human side of space exploration and awed as the theatre doors dramatically open to reveal the shuttle Atlantis. Standing nose-to-nose with this splendid vehicle, guests will be able to view her elevated at a 43.21 degree angle – a view only astronauts had previously seen. Following the tour attendees will make their way to enjoy a lunch program featuring a veteran NASA astronaut. In this program, guests will view an inspirational video while enjoying lunch followed by a dynamic presentation by the astronaut, question and answer session and photos. After lunch there will be time to ride a space simulator and visit the gift shop! This is sure to be an out-of-this-world event! Consider bringing breakfast or snacks to eat on the bus!