20220702 BrailleSense 6 Productivity has Never Been More Fun Originally Aired July 2, 2022, on ACB Media  Attendees joined HIMS Inc. as they discussed and demonstrated the newest addition to their flagship line of Braille notetakers, the BrailleSense 6 and BrailleSense 6 Mini. Whether you are interested in a highly intuitive and efficient tool … Read more
20220702 BITS: Navigating Your World Originally Aired July 2, 2022, on ACB Media  Do you get frustrated because you have trouble getting help with reading labels or scanning documents? Participants came to this enlightening presentation where they learned about the SuperSense and the Voice Dream App Suites. Attendees were surprised to find out how … Read more
20220701 CCLVI/BITS: Vendor Showcase Originally Aired July 1, 2022, on ACB Media  If you use a screen reader and/or magnification in your daily life, this showcase afforded attendees the opportunity to see what is new in the Exhibit Hall later in the week. Several products were demonstrated with time for questions and answers. This … Read more
20220624 En-Vision America Originally Aired June 24, 2022, on ACB Media Accessible Prescription Labeling Advocacy: Board of Pharmacy EN-Vision America presented a panel where Rulemaking vs Legislation was discussed. Edited By: Douglas Hunsinger
20220624 Super Computers and Super Pups Originally Aired June 24, 2022, on ACB Media Attendees learned how a guide dog school has teamed up with North Carolina State University and IBM to use artificial intelligence and smart collars to increase the number of exceptional guide dogs available to our community. Panel facilitated by Carl Richardson … Read more
~~HumanWare: Meet HumanWare’s low vision line up including a new family member! Attendees explored HumanWare’s low vision portfolio starting with the Reveal 16 product line and its easy-to-use interface. Experiment the very versatile and portable Explore handheld magnifiers and be excited with a sneak preview of its soon to be released new family member. Presenters: … Read more
~~Membership Committee; How to Create a Successful Virtual Conference and Convention Panel 1: Tools for planning a virtual or hybrid virtual and in person conference Panelists: ♦ Ardis Bazyn, ACB Membership Committee Chair, Burbank, CA ♦ Tyson Ernst, ACB Radio, Springfield, IL ♦ Sarah Harris, First Vice President, California Council of the Blind, Fresno, CA … Read more
~~BITS Virtual Technology Showcase Part Two: Presenter: Brian Hartgen, Director of Hartgen Consultancy, Caerphilly, Mid Glamorgan, South Wales • Brian Hartgen has 24 years experience training visually impaired people how to use adaptive technology, from Braille-based hardware, to screen-reading software delivered within education, companies, rehabilitation organizations, to individuals in their own homes. For the past … Read more
~~BPI: Using Clubhouse, TikTok and WhatsApp: People are talking: what drives your voice? Facebook and Twitter were once the reigning social giants. The networking landscape has changed significantly. Newer applications like TikTok and clubhouse are clamoring with new forms of social expression and conversation. WhatsApp has also shaped the way we communicate with one another … Read more
~~Smart Home Devices – Work Smarter, Not Harder: ACB Next Gen and CCLVI want to help open your eyes to the exciting world of smart home devices beyond the basics. Did you know you can have your floors vacuumed and mopped while you’re on a community call, stay in your comfy bed to turn on … Read more