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July 9, 2024
BRL Breakfast (City Terrace 7)
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July 9, 2024
Kids Explorers Club – Museum of Science and History (City Terrace 6)
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July 9, 2024
At 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)
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July 9, 2024
NIB Breakfast Speaker (virtual, Clearwater) (Online Only)
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July 9, 2024
AAVIA Luncheon (City Terrace 4)
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July 9, 2024
Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
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July 9, 2024
Visit 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
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July 9, 2024
The 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)
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July 9, 2024
Financial Literacy for Students (ACBS) (City Terrace 5)
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July 9, 2024
Personal 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.
Meet the Talking Book Narrator (LUA/BRL/AABT) (virtual, City Terrace 9)
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July 9, 2024
As in years past, we will once again get to listen to and ask questions of a wonderful talking book narrator, Mare Trevathan, who records at both Books to Life and Talking Book Publishers Inc. She is a perennial favorite and is likely to read a bit from a couple of her long list of NLS titles. Come early because this is frequently standing room only.
Community Hospitality (Matthews)
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July 9, 2024
Diagram of a Capital Murder Prosecution (AAVIA) (City Terrace 4)
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July 9, 2024
Learn 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)
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July 9, 2024
Come 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.
Update from NLS Director (LUA/BRL/AABT) (virtual, City Terrace 9)
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July 9, 2024
Come and speak with the Director of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Jason Broughton. He will update us on changes at the National Library Service and answer our questions on what we can expect in the years to come.
Dicapta, All4Voicing Lite (City Terrace 5)
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July 9, 2024
Join 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)
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July 9, 2024
There’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.
Guiding the Next Generation (AAVIA) (City Terrace 4)
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July 9, 2024
Hear 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)
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July 9, 2024
There’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.”
Mental Health Every Day (virtual, City Terrace 9)
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July 9, 2024
There’s the occasional Mental Health Day, but if you really want to experience what it’s like to live in Mental Health and well being, come to this event.
Need An Audio Assistant – We Have a Product for That (City Terrace 12)
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July 9, 2024
From 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)
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July 9, 2024
Distillery and Brewery Tour
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July 9, 2024
We 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)
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July 9, 2024
Relax while making a musically joyous racket.
AFB’s Documentary Film: Possibilities (Grand Ballroom)
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July 9, 2024
Join 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)
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July 9, 2024
Braille 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)
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July 9, 2024
Relax while making a musically joyous racket.