ACB Focus: Technology

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 the...

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...

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 de...

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 loca...

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 lear...

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 Assist...

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...

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...

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 Ri...

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 eff...

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 p...

20250627 1130 The World of Windows-Microsoft Tools for the Blind Community Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2025, on ACB Media 4   Participants explored the latest advancements in Windows assistive technologies, including powerful AI-driven features and updates to Narrator and Magnifier. They learned how these tools are transforming digital experiences for blind and low vision users, from improved...

20250627 1000 Getting Started with WhatsApp on Your iPhone Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2025, on ACB Media 2   As of January 2025, WhatsApp has approximately 3.14 billion monthly active users worldwide. This marks a significant increase from previous years, solidifying its position as one of the most widely used messaging platforms globally. Participants joined BITS members Nicki Keck and Melis...

20250626 1000 Unleashing Your Inner Slacker Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2025 on ACB Media 2   Slack is a communication platform designed for teams and workplaces, facilitating collaboration through instant messaging, file sharing, and integration with various productivity tools. Slack provides channels for topic-specific discussions, direct messaging for private conversations, and supports vid...

20250626 1600 Using Technology to Help Those Living with a Dual Sensory Loss Live to the FullestJ Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2025 on ACB Media 4   Participants joined Scott Davert, Coordinator of the Technology Research, and Innovations Center for the deaf blind at HKNC, as he explained how we can use technology to live without dual sensory loss to the fullest.     20250626 1600 Using Technol...

20250626 1430 Writing Audio Description with AI Tools Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2025 on ACB Media 4   This session was a discussion and demonstration of audio description AI writing and assessment tools and how they work on their own and with essential human collaboration.   Moderator: Renee Arrington-Johnson   Presenters: JOEL SNYDER, PhD., Author of The Visual Made Verbal, President, Audio...

20250626 1300 Exploring AI Apps on your iPhone with iBug Today Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2025 on ACB Media 2   AI has taken the world by storm, and there are many apps available for your iPhone that can help you take advantage of this powerful technology. In this session, iBug Today members Sandhya Rao and Brad Snyder take a look at several apps that can help you put this powerful technology...

20250626 1130 Microsoft Copilot for Work Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2025 on ACB Media 4   Participants learned how AI enhances skills and productivity for the blind community. Discover Copilot tools that streamline workflows, foster collaboration, and equip the community with digital skills for the modern workplace.   Speaker: Crystal Jones, Microsoft

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 produ...

20240708 1600 How do We Put the AI in Aira Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Recorder   At this year's CSUN conference, we debuted Access AI, Aira's entry into image description via artificial intelligence. Our approach to AI involves matching its capabilities with those of people. Attendees joined us to learn how that happens. From our community beta testers to visual interpr...

20240707 1000 Selvas North American (formerly HIMS, Inc.) Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Recorder   Attendees joined HIMS for a discussion and demonstration of the latest addition to the HIMS Braille product family called Braille Emotion. We performed a product overview and demonstration; help define the place within the market for this powerful new braille device and discu...