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To Mobility and Beyond – The Importance of Accessible Pedestrian Signals and How to Obtain Them Through Litigation

Sponsored by the ACB Environmental Access and Transportation Committees

May 10, 2021
To Mobility and Beyond – The Importance of Accessible Pedestrian Signals and How to Obtain Them Through Litigation

Join Chris Bell, J.D., Janet Barlow, COMS, Lori Scharff, and Torie Atkinson from Disability Rights Advocates as they discuss the importance of accessible Pedestrian Signals (APSs) to our safety and mobility and how to use litigation under the ADA and Section 504 to compel public agencies to install them on a systemic basis. Current litigation brought by ACB of NY and ACB of Metro Chicago  are also discussed as examples of what may be accomplished using the courts to advocate for APSs in your area. 

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It's Play Time May 7, 2021

May 7, 2021

Meka and Cindy welcome you to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.

Vispero Training Series May 6, 2021 editing text and using Braille Study Mode with your Focus braille display.

May 6, 2021
We will be discussing basic editing capability with our Focus line of refreshable Braille displays.  There is a vast amount of ability that many people who regularly use their Braille display may not be aware of, and today we will take a look at the basics, and provide resources where you can find much more information. In addition, we will discuss Braille Study mode, which is a way to practice and solidify Braille skills, particularly for beginning Braille readers.

Yes, glad to be with you guys today.  We will be discussing basic editing capability with our Focus line of refreshable Braille displays.  

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Recipe Swap - May 5, 2021

May 5, 2021
Just say cheese! No, we won’t be taking your picture, but come join us for a cheesy recipe swap. No matter what kind of cheese you are using or what you are making, we all love cheese! Come share your favorite recipes with us!

Exploring NVDA - May 1, 2021

May 1, 2021

Each week we will go through the ins and outs of NVDA, a free and open source screen reader for windows. as well as NVDA, we will take a deep dive into windows products such as the office suite and windows ecosystem. To grab your very own copy of NVDA please visit: https://www.nvaccess.org/download/ If you are looking for help with NVDA such as user guides go here: https://www.nvaccess.org/get-help/ Finally, if you are looking for addons to help enhance your NVDA experience go here: https://addons.nvda-project.org/index.en.html

Visibilities April 30, 2021 Facilitators of day time ACB Community shows. Part 1.

May 1, 2021
# Would you like to know more about the community calls that are held during the day so you can arrange your busy schedule to join those that may be of particular interest to you? Come meet some of our great daytime facilitators and learn more about what you have been missing. This week, we will focus on calls that take place before 6:00 pm ET and all they have to offer.

Apple Presentation - What's New with Apple - Apr 30, 2021

April 30, 2021

Last week, apple held its spring loaded, special event, and numerous new products or product updates were announced. Join Apple teacher Matt Vollbrecht and the TTJ team as they discuss all of the exciting new products and what they mean for you. Find out what was announced; how much it will cost; and when it will be available. Sponsored by The Tech Juggernaut https://ttjtech.net/

Technology Learning Lab - Apr 29, 2021

April 29, 2021
Come to learn about and discuss various technology topics. These could include learning about iPhone and iPad apps, feature demonstrations, as well as answering questions asked by participants. Shawn Thiel from ACB of Ohio will do his best to ensure that audio from the iOS device, computer, Victor Reader stream, Etc. is put through his mixer to be as clear as possible.