ACB Focus: Technology

Vispero Interactive Discussion - Software, Hardware, and Training: In this live, interactive session, Vispero covered new products, advances in online training, and attendees had the opportunity to have their questions answered by industry experts. Presenters: ☻ Eric Damery, Vice President of Software Product Management, Clearwater, FL ☻ Rachel Buchanan, Product Manager, User Education and Outreach, Clearwater, FL ☻ Mike Wood, Strategic Accounts Manager, Education, Clearwater, FL ☻ Michelle Williams, Sales Director, North Central US, Clearwater, FL ☻ Ron Miller, Blindness Technology Product Specialist, Clearwater, FL -

• Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 16

~~CCLVI Vendor Showcase: Attendees saw the latest technology in low vision devices. What devices will help you stay independent and how much do they cost?

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

~~BITS What’s New at Amazon: Existing products, new products, updates, all things new at Amazon, how drones would deliver Amazon packages and more! Presenters: ♣ Peter Korn, Director of Accessibility, Amazon Lab 126, Seattle, WA ♣Joshua Miele, Principal Accessibility; Researcher, Amazon Lab126, Sunnyvale, CA ♣ Elodie Fichet, PhD, Sr. Accessibility Program Manager, Seattle, WA 

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

~~BITS/SASI: Do You Hear What I Hear: Are you getting the most from your hearing devices? Have you ever wondered if any hearing aids will work with other technology such as your iPhone?  Attendees enjoyed an informative presentation during which two audiologists and a Hearing Care Professional served as panelists as they addressed the issues and answered questions. Presenters: • Dr. Carol Hamer, Audiologist, Hellen Keller National Center, Sands Point, NY • Jacob Smith, Hearing Instrument Dispenser, Oak Lawn, IL • Dr. Nancy Mascia, Audiologist, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, Birmingham, AL

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

~~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

• Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 22~~

~~Everything Old is New Again: The New APH ConnectCenter. Attendees joined us while the ConnectCenter team took you on a tour of what makes us your go to place for all you need to know about blindness/visual impairment. This presentation introduced you to our Information and Referral line, and our suite of websites: •FamilyConnect •VisionAware •CareerConnect

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

~~BPI: Using Clubhouse, TikTok and WhatsApp: People are talking: what drives your voice? Facebook and Twitter were once the reigning social giants. The networking landscape has changed significantly. Newer applications like TikTok and clubhouse are clamoring with new forms of social expression and conversation. WhatsApp has also shaped the way we communicate with one another over the past few years. With all the social networking noise, how do you find the right volume for you? This roundtable discussion, we'll hear from three members of our community shared their favorite platforms that amplify their voices. Attendees joined BPI for a discussion that expanded their social networking horizons. Presenters: ☻ Leah Gardner, Oakland, CA ☻ Byron Lee, Minneapolis, MN

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