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June 27, 2024
(AMAZON) Amazon Devices Accessibility Overview (virtual)
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June 27, 2024
Amazon obsesses about customer delight, and that includes customers with disabilities. In this session, Amazon accessibility experts will discuss the latest accessibility features for Fire TV, Fire tablet, Echo Show, Kindle, smart glasses and more. We will also review the suite of award-winning Fire OS accessibility features that have been delighting Amazon’s customers with disabilities for years. Speaker: Peter Korn, Director of Accessibility, Amazon Devices and Services
(BITS) Using AI Ethically and Responsibly (BITS) (virtual)
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June 27, 2024
The invention of artificial intelligence has been with us for decades but now it is becoming pivotal in the lives of those that utilize technology. Learn from a panel of technology experts, users, and enthusiasts about the current state of AI. We will focus on using this technology ethically and responsibly, but what does that even mean? We will answer the question if AI is a game changer for those with disabilities and what role does it play in the lives of professionals, students, and those of us that utilize this technology in our daily lives at home. Lastly, we discuss what role we all play in driving change in the areas of AI and accessibility to improve the world around us. Learn how AI will achieve greatness if driven appropriately by technology companies and users alike. Co-sponsored by BITS and the Employment Committee
(MCAC) Judaism 101 (MCAC) (virtual)
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June 27, 2024
Rabbi Andrew Goodman, the COO of JBI (Jewish Braille Institute) will present an introduction to Judaism workshop, focusing on exploring some basic tenets of Judaism and its yearly calendar of holidays. Questions will be welcomed.
(AMAZON) Audio Description at Prime Video (virtual)
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June 27, 2024
Over the last 24 months, Prime Video has been working with customers and advocacy groups to make our content more accessible by improving the availability and quality of audio description. We continue progressing towards our north star of making high-quality Audio Description as commonly available as Captioning. In this session, we will present our learnings on this journey and the evolving mental models on quality across scripting, mixing and voicing of Audio Description. Speakers: Christopher Nooney, Principal Product Manager, Technology, Prime Video and Dr. Josh Miele, Principal Accessibility Researcher, Amazon Devices and Services
(BRL) What is the Braille Challenge (BRL) (virtual)
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June 27, 2024
Learn how it works and the nuts and bolts of starting one locally.
(EMPLOYMENT) Disability and the Community College Workplace Pipeline (virtual)
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June 27, 2024
Learn about how community college staff partner with VR (vocational Rehabilitation) and other community agencies to better prepare disabled students for academic and career success facilitated by a five-year federal grant.
(ACBRA) For Everyone Interested in Amateur Radio (virtual)
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June 27, 2024
Lucinda Moody, AB8WF, the Handiham Program Coordinator, will be speaking to us about the Handiham program and about ham radio in general.
(ADP) Writing Image Description for Graphic Novels and Other Highly Visual Content (virtual)
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June 27, 2024
Staff of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) Media Lab team will discuss the evolution of their approach to writing image descriptions of graphic novels and picture books, presenting challenges they have faced and best practices they have developed.
(EMPLOYMENT) Productivity Apps on Your iOS Device – Helping You Work Smarter, Not Harder (virtual)
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June 27, 2024
Your iOS device is a powerful computer that fits right in the palm of your hand, and it comes preloaded with a number of apps that can help you work smarter, not harder. In this session, iBug Today members Sandhya Rao and Brad Snyder show how you can master the power of your iOS device to increase your productivity and efficiency, and maybe have some fun at the same time.
(ADP) Audio Description and Dance: Learn about Techniques and Strategies for Expanding Understanding of Types of Dance (virtual)
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June 27, 2024
Panelists will share firsthand and research-based strategies and techniques for providing audio description for dance performances.
(SASI) SASI – Supporting Family Members with Dual Sensory Loss (virtual)
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June 27, 2024
A panel discussion will take place regarding ways adult children, partners, and others support us as individuals with dual sensory loss.
(ACB WOMEN) Yoga with Leslie Spoone – Easy Chair Yoga (virtual)
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June 27, 2024
Come and enjoy some Easy Chair Yoga with Leslie Spoone. We will be doing some stretches and poses for the body after an exciting day of sessions. You will feel relaxed for the rest of the convention. Leslie Spoone, Certified Aerobic Instructor and Personal Trainer, Orlando, FL.
(ACBL) Lessons in Leadership (ACBL) (virtual)
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June 27, 2024
Participating in a Lions Club or another organization can be very rewarding, but successful leadership demands time, dedication and hard work. Our first panelist, Arkansas native Rev. David Moose, has been a Lion for almost 56 years and has sponsored over 80 new Lions. He has been a member of 11 clubs and a President of five. He has attended 21 International Conventions, 13 USA/Canada Forums, and too many district and state conventions to remember. His service has included all local club offices, District Governor (twice in Arkansas, once in Kentucky); Council Chair; and Chair of Multiple District committees. Our second panelist is Darren Van Duyn, currently the Global Leadership Team leader for the state of Illinois. He has served in a multitude of capacities since joining the Lions in 2009, including Club President, Zone Chair, First and Second Vice District Governor, and District Governor. He has attended several USA/Canada Forums and was a facilitator at the 2020 and 2024 Forums.
(ACBS) ACBS Business Meeting (virtual)
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June 27, 2024
Constitutional amendments and executive board elections. Attendees will have the opportunity to glimpse the inner workings of a studend led organization.