Click “Launch Event” to identify the ACB Media stream for each event.
June 29, 2024
Blind Film Critics, Audio Description, and More (virtual) (Online Only)
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June 29, 2024
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.
Guide Dog Schools Beyond Our Borders (virtual) (Online Only)
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June 29, 2024
Find out about a couple guide dog school training programs outside the U.S. Co-sponsored by GDUI and IRC
Understanding Trauma (virtual) (Online Only)
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June 29, 2024
In this workshop, you will learn what trauma really is and how it can impact your life. Discover strategies for healing from experiences as well as strategies for coping.
Audio Description and Artificial Intelligence – What Can and Can’t it do (virtual) (Online Only)
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June 29, 2024
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.
Managing Those Workplace Technology Hassles (virtual) (Online Only)
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June 29, 2024
Discover strategies to address those vexing technology inaccessibility challenges from the application process through doing the work you are hired to do.
Meet Barbara Hinske, Author of Guiding Emily (GDUI) (virtual) (Online Only)
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June 29, 2024
Barbara Hinske is the author of the Guiding Emily series. The drawing winner of Garth, a plush black lab fitted out in a hand-made leather harness, will be announced.
AAVIA Business Meeting (virtual) (Online Only)
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June 29, 2024
CCLVI Business Meeting (virtual) (Online Only)
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June 29, 2024
Get to Know Computers For The Blind (BITS) (virtual) (Online Only)
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June 29, 2024
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.
CCLVI Business Meeting (virtual) (Online Only)
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June 29, 2024
SASI Social (virtual) (Online Only)
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June 29, 2024
The title says it all, this is strictly a social where individuals with a dual sensory loss of vision and hearing join together to meet each other, learn from each other, and gather inspiration on how to live our lives to the fullest.
Writers Workshop – Book Banning. The Threat and Some Solutions (FIA) (virtual) (Online Only)
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June 29, 2024
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.
ACB Families Goes to Camp (virtual) (Online Only)
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June 29, 2024
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.
Convention Pep Rally with ACB Next Generation and ACB Students (virtual) (Online Only)
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June 29, 2024
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!
RSVA Business Meeting (virtual) (Online Only)
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June 29, 2024