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.
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 laughed together.
~~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 guide dog skills, how to match dogs to handlers, and teaching handlers how to work with their new guide dogs. Presenter: Christi Bane, Palmetto, FL
~~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.
~~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
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.
~~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. Attendees had the opportunity to bring their questions and their best gaming spirit! Disclaimer: Some of the games featured in this presentation may be rated M for mature audiences by the ESRB. Viewer discretion is advised Panelists: ♠ Gable Meade, Gamer, Cedar Rapids, IA ♠ Carlos Martinez, Gamer, Los Angeles, CA ♠ Carlos Vasquez, Gamer, Houston, TX ♠ Dexter Roberts, Gamer, Los Angeles, CA ♠ Alex Vasquez, Gamer, Los Angeles, CA Sponsored by: ACB Students
~~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.
BPI Behind the Makeup: The Art and History of Drag: This comprehensive conversation about the art of drag performance featured the history, art and stories surrounding this well revered part of the LGBTQ experience. The presentation also featured the world's first ever audio described drag performance.