ACB Media Calendar

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June 29, 2024

AI in the Workplace (BITS/Employment) (virtual) (Online Only)

AI in the Workplace (BITS/Employment) (virtual) (Online Only)


June 29, 2024

Are you a JAWS user? This session is for you. Learn tips, tricks, and techniques to take advantage of AI across products and services. World-renowned technologist, Brian Hartgen, will join us where he will share many techniques to optimize your use of AI tools and services. If productivity, efficiency, and profound improvement in usability are what you crave, then learn from a truly creative individual as Brian shares his vision of where we are in the use of AI with assistive technology. It just not all about prompting with AI tools, it is also about collecting that data in ways that allow you to be most efficient in your daily work. Co-sponsored by BITS and the Employment Committee

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Understanding Trauma (virtual) (Online Only)

Understanding Trauma (virtual) (Online Only)


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.

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From Trauma to Triumph (virtual) (Online Only)

From Trauma to Triumph (virtual) (Online Only)


June 29, 2024

Many people have experienced trauma of various types. Yet they have been able to go on to live full lives. Join us as three ACB members share their personal stories of how they have moved from trauma to triumph.

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Meet Barbara Hinske, Author of Guiding Emily (GDUI) (virtual) (Online Only)

Meet Barbara Hinske, Author of Guiding Emily (GDUI) (virtual) (Online Only)


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.

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Exploring New Worlds Through Sensory Games (ACB NG) (virtual) (Online Only)

Exploring New Worlds Through Sensory Games (ACB NG) (virtual) (Online Only)


June 29, 2024

Whether you like audio or video games, this program is for you! Come learn how people with blindness and visual impairment create and play these accessible games: Brock The Investigator, The Last of Us, and Knight Manager. Join us for game demonstrations and lively discussion about present and future audio/video games.

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Sister Power Happy Hour (virtual) (Online Only)

Sister Power Happy Hour (virtual) (Online Only)


June 29, 2024

Join ACB Women for another inspiring conversation featuring two wise women from our committee, Linda and Linda! Facilitator: Rachel Schroeder, Assistive Technology Specialist and ACB Board Member, Springfield, IL. Presenters: Linda Yacks, Retired Secretary, Rogers, AR and Linda Porelle, Retired Social Worker and Life Coach, Westbrook, ME.

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