~~Voices from Around the World – Ten Voices, Ten Worlds: This is our tenth annual Voices from Around the World celebration, so we decided to pull out all the stops. This year, it was decided to take a deep dive into issues surrounding culture and disability. Some cultures embrace it while others may relegate the … Read more
Mammoth Cave, the wonders and history of an unbelievable underground world were explored in this presentation. An audio experience was prepared by Mammoth Cave Park personnel. They were on hand to answer your questions. A virtual journey you won’t soon forget. Recorded during the 2021 National Convention on July 16
BPI Behind the Makeup: The Art and History of Drag: This comprehensive conversation about the art of drag performance featured the history, art and stories surrounding this well revered part of the LGBTQ experience. The presentation also featured the world’s first ever audio described drag performance. ~~Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July … Read more
~~Red, White, Sparkling! With so many choices in the fascinating world of wine, what is your Vino Type? Do you like sweet wines? Do you like full-bodied? There are no right or wrong answers. ACB’s resident wine expert extraordinaire, Gabriel Lopez Kafati led us through the discovery of the notes and flavors of the wines … Read more
~~DKM Reception: Let’s Get “Together in Harmony” as we celebrated the 25th annual DKM First Timers Reception, attendees came out and connected with the 2021 Class of DKM First Timers and the 2021 Class of ACB/JPMorgan Chase Leadership Fellows. Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 21~~
~~LUA Exploring Virtual Book Clubs: Whether you love novels or nonfiction, there’s a book club you can join from the comfort of your living-room, and all you need is your telephone. Attendees joined LUA for a lively panel discussion covering clubs which meet virtually to discuss books available in accessible formats. Recorded during the 2021 … Read more
~~Visit with ACB’s guest talking book narrator: JP Linton of Duart, formerly Benefit Media Inc. spoke at Wednesday morning’s General Session. This was a wonderful opportunity to hear from and talk with Mr. Linton in a smaller more intimate gathering. Co-sponsored by: BRL and LUA Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 21~~
~~BPI: 3D Audio Excursion: Grab your headphones and come with us on a 3D audio experience! Let your headphones be your virtual reality goggles as we take you to places so real, you feel like you are actually there. Listen as your environment takes shape above, below and all around you. BPI members: ♦ Chris … Read more
~~ACBS The Sento Showdown Presents: Live Demo of Accessible Video Games: Attendees joined the organizers of The Sento Showdown, a tournament held exclusively for blind and visually impaired players, in their quest to immerse you into the world of accessibility in gaming. They showcased advanced mastery levels of narrated gameplay across a variety of popular … Read more
The Library Users of America were joined by attendees as they listened to, and commented on, some of the most inspiring poetry of our times. While we were not able to get the Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman herself, we pulled together a wonderful collection of her reading her own poems across the country, usually … Read more