ACB Media Calendar

Learn 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.

Find out about a couple guide dog school training programs outside the U.S. Co-sponsored by GDUI and IRC

AD 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.

Discover strategies to address those vexing technology inaccessibility challenges from the application process through doing the work you are hired to do.

Computers 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.

This 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.

It’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.

Who’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!