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07/07/2024

20240707 1300 Journey of a Blind Pakistani Lawyer

20240707 1300 Journey of a Blind Pakistani Lawyer Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2024, on ACB Media 3 Attendees learned what it's like to live and work in Pakistan through one man's recent journey to become an attorney. Participants learned about the role of culture and family, challenges, and successes, and more. Presenter: Syed Waqas Ali Shah, Peshawar P.K.K., Pakistan. Co-sponsored by: AAVIA and IRC Edited By: John Gassman

07/07/2024

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1h 10m
08/27/2021

20210717 - ACB families around the campfire

ACBF Goes to Camp: It's summertime! Time for sitting around the campfire, telling stories and eating hotdogs and s'mores! Whether you're a kid or an adult, camp is a special experience. Attendees enjoyed stories read by a Talking Book narrator at our virtual campfire. Camp memories were shared in order to learn about today's camp opportunities. ~~Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 17~~

08/27/2021

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1h 12m
07/10/2024

20240710 1300 Nothing About Us Without Us-Black American Perspective on Jacksonville History

20240710 1300 Nothing About Us Without Us-Black American Perspective on Jacksonville History Originally Broadcasted July 10, 2024, on ACB Media 2 Jacksonville, Florida, has a rich and diverse history. The experience of African-Americans in Jacksonville was unique, home of the renowned poet James Weldon Johnson and his brother, John Rosamund Johnson, who together wrote the Black National Anthem (Lift Every Voice and Sing), and home of one of the few free Black communities established under Spanish rule and maintained until its relocation to Oklahoma. Attendees learned about the stories and events you may never have heard before. The Multi-Cultural Affairs Committee invited participants to join us on this journey. Edited By: Janet Ingber

07/10/2024

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1h 13m
08/20/2021

20210718 - Using Clubhouse, Tick Tock and WhatsApp messenger

~~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 over the past few years. With all the social networking noise, how do you find the right volume for you? This roundtable discussion, we'll hear from three members of our community shared their favorite platforms that amplify their voices. Attendees joined BPI for a discussion that expanded their social networking horizons. Presenters: ☻ Leah Gardner, Oakland, CA ☻ Byron Lee, Minneapolis, MN Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 18~~

08/20/2021

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1h 9m
07/09/2024

20240709 1730 Need an Audio Assistant-We Have a Product for That

20240709 1730 Need an Audio Assistant-We Have a Product for That Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Recorder From VictorReader Stream 3, StellarTrek, and Odyssey Reader attendees learned about uses for these three HumanWare products. Accessing information in a variety of ways is essential to staying informed and entertained. HumanWare has created several 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 Edited By: Doug Hunsinger

07/09/2024

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57 min
11/23/2022

Tour 39: Wright Brothers National Memorial Visitor Center, National Park Service

Tour 39: Wright Brothers National Memorial Visitor Center, National Park Service Audio Described Tour Produced by Q Media

11/23/2022

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1h 30m
08/06/2021

Dry Tortugas national park - Fort Jefferson

An audio tour of Fort Jefferson located at the Dry Tortugas national park in the Gulf of Mexico 70 miles west of Key West. Audio description courtesy of Audio Description Associates.

08/06/2021

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24 min
12/03/2023

Art Parlor Revisits a Holiday Episode with Jason Castonguay

Episode Notes In this episode, we turn back a year... We bid you season's greetings as we bring back FIA member, Jason Castonguay, to talk about how he goes about arranging music. In this case, we're talking Christmas music. Yes, you, our listeners, will get to enjoy some hand-picked selections from Jason's Christmas album, as well as some other pieces recorded for an accessibility development fundraiser. Happy Holidays and enjoy the program!

12/03/2023

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55 min
08/17/2021

20210721 - Audio Description: what it is and where to find it and how to use it

~~Meet the Author: Attendees met Judy Dixon, Writer, Arlington, VA: Judy has just authored Audio Description: What it is, Where to Find it, and how to Use it, published by National Braille Press. Attendees learned about how she came to write this book, do her research, and asked her questions. Sponsored by: LUA, BRL, and ADP Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 21 2021~~

08/17/2021

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1h 7m
10/05/2022

20220706 Accessibility Updates from Instagram and Facebook

20220706 Accessibility Updates from Instagram and Facebook Originally Aired July 6, 2022, on ACB Media Attendees learned about how Instagram is empowering people with disabilities to connect with people and interests they care about through accessible experiences. We also shared what is new for accessibility with Facebook, Messenger and Whatsapp. Speakers: Kiran Kaja (Accessibility Program Lead, Instagram) Edited By: Douglas Hunsinger

10/05/2022

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1 hr

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