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20250710 1000 Microsoft Presentation Originally Broadcasted July 10, 2025, on ACB Media 1

20250709 1430 Unlocking Human Potential Stories in AI and Wearables Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2025, on ACB Media   Participants joined Meta's product and design teams for an exploration of AI-powered wearable technology to enhance the everyday life for the blind and low vision community. Discover new AI-powered features on Ray Ban Meta smart glasses, discuss emerging trends, and learn how these advancements can unlock new possibilities for independence and inclusivity.

20250708 1600 ConnectCenter and the Neptune Out of This World Resources and Products from APH Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2025, on ACB Media   Participants joined us to explore the APH ConnectCenter, your go-to resource hub designed to empower families, job seekers, adults who are blind or low vision, and professionals. The ConnectCenter offers a wealth of information, including blogs, articles, career success stories, and resources for professionals in the field of blindness or low vision. Whether you're navigating the complexities of job searching, seeking support for family members, or enhancing your professional skills. Participants found out how the APH ConnectCenter can empower and assist you in achieving your goals. In this session, attendees also learned about the Neptune, APH's latest addition to our technology product line. The Neptune is a lightweight, portable, scan and read device that instantly turns inaccessible text into speech supported by a customizable display screen. Whether you are looking for access in the classroom, the board room, or at home, come and see if the Neptune may be right for you!   Presenters: Katie Frederick, Digital Content Manager APH ConnectCenter and VisionAware Lee Huffman, Low Vision Product manager, Product Development

20250708 1430 Be Digital Mobile Scam Wise T Mobile Informational Gameshow Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2025, on ACB Media

20250707 1730 Whats New at HumanWare with a Special Announcement Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2025, on ACB Media   Participants joined the HumanWare team as they discussed and demonstrated some exciting updates across the product line, including the exclusive opportunity to test drive multi-line braille support with screen readers on the Monarch Dynamic Tactile Display. During the session, we demonstrated Prodigi magnification software that runs on a Windows machine, as well as showed our hand-held and desktop video magnifiers. We have a range of new features and enhancements on the Brailliant devices including: reference tools like Wikipedia and Wiktionary, text-to-speech available on the Mantis Q40, and we previewed the upcoming KeySoft update for the BrailleNote which featured a new math mode and a media player. WE have the Odyssey Desktop Reader now with AI enhancements, the StellarTrek with traffic light detection, the VictorReader Stream supporting audio-narrated books from Bookshare, and more. Last but not least, we have a special announcement regarding the Ray-Ban Meta glasses, so don't miss it!

20250707 1600 PARTNERSHIPS Making Visual Interpreting Work for You Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2025, on ACB Media   Participants discovered how to leverage Aira's free visual interpreting service, offered by leading businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies. In this interactive workshop, attendees learned practical steps to use Aira and meet some of our key national and local partners like Walmart, Chase, Starbucks, Target, Dallas Love Field, Amazon, the Texas Workforce Commission, and more. Explore how these organizations are actively promoting access as a human right with Jenine Stanley, Director, Customer Success and Engagement, and the Aira Learning and Development Team. Plus, get hands-on with the latest features of our mobile and web apps.

20250707 1600 Behind the Screens How TMobile Makes Digital Experiences Accessible for Everyone Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2025, on ACB Media

20250707 1600 ACBs AI and Classroom Assistive Technology Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2025, on ACB Media 2   Shawn Keen, expert on integration artificial intelligence with assistive technology for the blind, gave an overview of classroom assistive technology and new innovations in the field perpetuated by AI. In college, every class and every professor is different-Participants joined us to learn how to take advantage of new technology and excel in various classrooms and environments.     Notes go here

20250707 1430 Low Vision Tips and Tech with Sandi Owens Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2025, on ACB Media 3   CCLVI was proud to welcome Sandi Owens, Founder of Making It Visible, LLC, Fayetteville, NC, to lead a discussion on tips, technologies, and techniques for people with low vision. Sandi has a wealth of knowledge from her experiences as a Licensed Teacher of the Visually Impaired and Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist and Consultant.

20250706 1300 Transforming Legal Practice and Beyond with AI Products and Services Originally Broadcasted July 6, 2025, on ACB Media 3   Participants discovered with AAVIA how leveraging AI can transform your daily life and professional journey, helping you achieve greater efficiency, productivity, and success in both personal and legal career pursuits.   Presenter: Adal Ibrar, London, England

20250706 0800 ACB Families Breakfast Talks Tech with Tyson Originally Broadcasted July 6, 2025, on ACB Media 2   When we think about technology, we often think about expensive devices that are priced well beyond our ability to pay. Recently, however, less expensive solutions have made the tech world more reachable for everyone. Tyson Ernst, an access technology instructor with the Orientation and Training Center in Seattle, WA, helped us share information about more affordable options for everyday tasks at home, at work and at play.

20250628 1300 Introducing BlueSky and Mastodon Originally Broadcasted June 28, 2025, on ACB Media 4   Participants joined BITS, and presenter Merv Keck as we took a look at these exciting and popular social media platforms. We began with an introduction to the Skeets app for BlueSky, which was followed by an overview of the Mona app for Mastodon.   Presenter: Mervin Keck, BITS Mentoring Technology Specialist, Hamburg, PA.

20250628 1130 Using Your Phone and Smart Glasses to Describe the World Around You Originally Broadcasted June 28, 2025, on ACB Media 3   Participants learned from experts how to use smart phone apps to help describe images, photos, and videos to help you better understand the world around you. Several apps were demonstrated including Ally, Gemini, PiccyBot, Seeing AI and more.   Moderator: Carl Richardson, Co-Chair, ACB Audio Description Project, Boston, MA   Presenters: Cory Kadlik, Assistive Technology Manager, Perkins Library, Framingham, MA, Michael Babcock, American Council of the Blind Member Services Administrative Assistant, Coos Bay, OR, and Jeff Bishop, BITS President, Tucson, AZ

20250628 1000 Efficient Messaging Using WhatsApp and JAWS with Brian Hartgen Originally Broadcasted June 28, 2025, on ACB Media 2   When we think of sending and receiving messages with WhatsApp, we perhaps think of doing so using our smart phones. But a computer-based app exists to carry out the same functionality. While this is a very accessible application, usage of this app is made far more efficient through the use of JAWS scripts. If you receive many messages each day, you're going to want to process them fast. In this BITS presentation, Brian from Hartgen Consultancy showed participants how to link a WhatsApp account to their computer, described the application in detail, but above all, demonstrated how you can be a WhatsApp super user by working with many keyboard shortcuts and abbreviated speech. Come along to find out how you can send and receive messages and make calls with incredible speed!   Presenter: Brian Hargen, Owner - Hartgen Consultancy, United Kingdom

20250627 1300 Solving Your Tech Issues When You Are Not A Wizard Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2025, on ACB Media 2   Do you get frustrated when your devices do not work as expected? Participants joined Basics with BITS presenter Deborah Armstrong as we explored step by step methods for solving many common tech issues. Attendees learned how they need not be a geek to solve the most common tech problems.   Presenter: Deborah Armstrong, Alternate Media Specialist, De Anza College, Milpitas, CA.