ACB Focus: Entertainment

~~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

• Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 17~~

~~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 the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 16~~

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. 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…

~~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 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.

• ~~Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 21~~

~~Voices from Around the World - Ten Voices, Ten Worlds: This is our tenth annual Voices from Around the World celebration, so we decided to pull out all the stops. This year, it was decided to take a deep dive into issues surrounding culture and disability. Some cultures embrace it while others may relegate the members who are blind or have low vision to a fate worse than death. This year’s panel discussion promised to be livelier than ever. Listing the panelists here would spoil the surprise, attendees were asked to indulge us by helping to support our 10th anniversary and welcoming our international guests.

• Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 20~~

~~ACBF Your Family History - Connect the Dots and Grow the Branches: Mobile apps and podcasts and webinars; newspapers and family memories and yearbooks; new technology that brings family photos to life and much more. Find new and updated ways to begin your family tree or add new branches to your existing research.

• Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 18~~

~~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~~