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  • 20210719 - Out and About with canines
    2021/08/24

    ~~Out and About with Canines and Canes: A panel of cane and guide dog users, with some vision to none, discussed pedestrian adventures, tips and tricks for fun and safe travel. Hear how getting lost can be a confidence-boosting adventure and how to leverage blind street smarts to create a more pedestrian friendly environment for everyone! Moderator: Sheila Styron, chair, ACB Transportation Committee, Kansas City, MO Co-sponsored by: Environmental Access and Transportation Committees

    • Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 19~~
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    1 時間 13 分
  • 20210717 - RSVA: The Journey - Navigating the challenges
    2021/08/24

    ~~RSVA® “The Journey- Navigating the Challenges”: Motivational speaker: Dr. Bill Takeshita, OD, FAAO, F.C.O.V.D., Northridge, CA, spoke on his own challenges as a sighted optometrist and continuing his career after losing his sight.

    • Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 17~~
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    47 分
  • 20210717 - Supreme court year in review
    2021/08/24

    AAVIA hosts this presentation by Bill Piatt, former dean at St. Mary's law school in San Antonio TX, as he reviews the 2020-21 Supreme courst decisions and their ramifications. Recorded on July 17 during the 2021 ACB virtual conference and convention

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    1 時間 13 分
  • 20210716 - Sharing with Seeing Eye
    2021/08/24

    The staff from The Seeing Eye were joined by attendees for a fun and informative discussion on The Seeing Eye’s program, what it’s like to partner with a dog, and an update on what we’ve been up to lately. Mots questions were submitted to; whitec@seeingeye.org in advance. - Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 16

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    1 時間 4 分
  • 20210720 - Pedestrian control over drivers yielding
    2021/08/24

    ~~Pedestrian Control Over Drivers' Yielding: All pedestrians are reliant on drivers to yield when they share spaces like crosswalks with vehicles. Many variables affect drivers' behaviors. This presentation reviewed factors that affect the behaviors, emphasizing the principles and techniques pedestrian can use to increase the likelihood of drivers yielding. Presenters: ♣ Rev. Dr. Gene Bourquin, COMS, NY, NY ♣ Chiang Mai, Thailand Co-sponsored by: Environmental Access and Transportation Committees

    • Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 20~~
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    1 時間 9 分
  • 20210720 - Schools for the blind: From segregation to integration
    2021/08/24

    ~~ACBF/MCAC Schools for the Blind - From Segregation to Integration: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously in 1954 that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. How did that landmark case affect schools for the blind across the country? What had gone before, and what came afterward, in the integration of the schools? Micheal Hudson, Director of the museum at the American Printing House for the Blind, guided us through this chapter of our history from both the students' and the staff's points of view.

    • Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 20~~
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    1 時間 12 分
  • 20210721 - CCLVI: What friends are for
    2021/08/24

    ~~That’s What Friends are For: Are you having a problem handling low vision? What’s been your journey with low vision? We discussed the journey of low vision, and shared experiences, offered encouragement and strategies. Come join our low vision community as we support one another. Sponsored by CCLVI

    • Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 21~~
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    1 時間 13 分
  • 20210719 - To cross, or not to cross
    2021/08/24

    ~~crossings with no traffic signal or stop sign: When you're at a crossing that has no stop sign or traffic signal, do you wonder when is the appropriate time to cross, and whether it is safe to do so? Then this presentation is for you! Attendees learned about analyzing these crossings and what kinds of skills you will need. Presenter: ♠ Dona Sauerburger, MA, COMS, Gambrills, MD Co-sponsored by: Environmental Access and Transportation Committees

    • Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 19~~
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    1 時間