ACB Focus: Entertainment

~~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~~

~~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 Snyder, Los Angeles, CA ♦ Byron Lee, Minneapolis, MN, hosted a Q&A session. Recorded dur...

~~Attendees joined GDUI for its inaugural 2021 session. They learned about the raffle, convention specials, door prizes and more. Each year GDUI recognizes three outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to the lives of guide dog teams through their dedication, work, advocacy, and support. Each award is given to honor the individuals for which they are named. Attendees joined...

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...

The 50th year of the ACB Lion's special interest affiliate. Special guest speaker is

ACB Next Gen "Who Wants to Be A Millionaire '90s Trivia Edition"

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 alone, but also with such musical backgrounds as the Boston Pops and John Baptiste....

~~BPI: Wine from Two Perspectives: Winemakers and Wine-drinkers: BPI invited Dr. Hoby Wedler, Petaluma, CA and Gabriel Lopez Kafati, Miami, FL to share their perspectives in a fun and engaging duel of the experts. Let's hear what winemakers offer, while exploring what wine-drinkers want. Attendees brought a glass of their favorite wine as their questions were answered. They sipped, learned, and la...

~~GDUI - Class Lecture - Author talk with Christi Bane: You won’t want to miss this! Our speaker knows the guide dog world from both the training and raising perspective. Her book, Forward Together: an inside look at guide dog training was published in 2020. It reveals the professional methods behind teaching guide dog skills. Christi shared her knowledge of, and experience with, a wide range of g...

~~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 ACB National Convention on July 16~~

~~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 best suited for your palate. Hosted by Gabriel Lopez Kafati Recorded during t...

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

~~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 video game titles for your entertainment...

~~Leading the festivities this year are Pam Shaw, Joy Restoration Coach, Philadelphia, PA and Debbie Hazelton, ACB Radio Program Director, Dothan, AL. Share in the joy, inspiration & empowerment these two phenomenal women bring with them wherever they go! Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 17~~

~~ACBS Scholarship Celebration: Attendees met the extraordinary 2020 Scholarship winners and celebrated their achievements, success, and future endeavors. Keynote Speaker: Gabriel Lopez Kafati, President Blind LGBT Pride International, Miami, FL Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 18~~

~~You Gotta Have Harp: Relax while learning about the harp through presentations and performances. In honor of FIA past president Lynn Hedl. Presenters ♣: Nancy Pendegraph, Huntsville, AL ♣ Jason Castonguay, Manchester, CT Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 18~~

~~ACB Next Generation hosted a fun filled evening with teams from across ACB. Come listen to the laugh filled session and see who came out as the ultimate winner! Recorded on July 19 at the 2021 ACB national convention~~

In this informative, entertaining, and educational discussion, wine expert Hoby Wedler will walk you through some fundamentals of wine making and describe the process from start to finish. You will learn how grapes go from mere buds on a vine to delicious wine in a glass right before you. Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 20

~~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~~

Welcome to the Entertainment Track of the ACB Focus Podcast Series.