20240629 1530 Writers Workshop - Book Banning-The Threat and Some Solution Originally Broadcasted June 29, 2024, on ACB Media 2 This discussion highlighted the current instances and dangers of banning books and how it relates to the past. Panelists shared stories focusing on the detrimental effect upon blind and low vision children and adults, as well as people with disabilities and other minority groups. Advocacy strategies and workarounds were explored. Edited By: Doug Hunsinger

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20240628 1400 You Get What You Pay For Originally Broadcasted June 86, 2024, on ACB Media 3 If you find yourself unwilling to wait for the next book in a series or needing access to a niche title, you will find this session on where to go if you are willing to pay for the privilege to be a game changer. Whether you pay by the title, by the month or through an annual membership fee, there are companies and organizations that can provide you with access beyond the free services you are already using. Edited By: Mary Ann Grignon

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20240627 1530 Why You Should Get a Public Library Card Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2024, on ACB Media 3 Some Talking Book library users are also proud card-carrying public library users. Attendees learned how they might take advantage of their local public library to access services that could reduce their reliance on pay to play services to access books, music, videos and more. This session included a short demonstration of the Libby online service offered by many public libraries around the country. Edited By: Doug Hunsinger

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20240627 1400 Writing Image Description for Graphic Novels and Other Highly Visual Content Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2024, on ACB Media 4 Staff of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) Media Lab team discussed the evolution of their approach to writing image descriptions of graphic novels and picture books, presenting challenges they have faced and best practices they have developed. Edited By: Doug Hunsinger

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20240627 1400 What Can be Accomplished When We Work Together Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2024, on ACB Media 3 Talking Book libraries can do much more than send out books and magazines. Attendees heard how Floridians can access locally produced books and periodicals, videos, and how to work in collaboration with their local talking book library to enhance services. Participants also heard how a "Friends of the Library" group in Florida has worked with their talking book library to support existing programming and to help finance fun and exciting new projects. How do they work together and what do they hope to achieve in the future? Edited By: Doug Hunsinger

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20240627 1230 What is the Braille Challenge Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2024, on ACB Media 2 Attendees learned how it works and the nuts and bolts of starting one locally. Edited By: Darcy Burnard

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20230705 0700 BRL Breakfast Originally Broadcasted July 5, 2023, on ACB Media 3 Special guest, Martine Abel-Williamson, President, World Blind Union, Auckland, New Zealand. Edited By:  Doug Hunsinger

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20230704 1430 Library Users of America meet with NLS Deputy Director Jason Yasner ** Originally Broadcasted July 4, 2023, on ACB Media 3**

Participants met with NLS Deputy Director Jason Yasner

Edited By: Tim Cumings

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20230703 1300 Up Close and Personal with Jake Williams Originally Broadcasted July 3, 2023, on ACB Media 4 Library Users of America and Braille Revival League once again joined to sponsor our visit with ACB narrator.  This year, it was Jacob Williams. Edited By:  John Gassman

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20230703 1300 Learn About all the Ways that Hadley Can Help Originally Broadcasted July 3, 2023, on ACB Media 3 After reinventing ourselves back in 2020, Hadley has quite a few things that we can offer to help those managing vision loss. Participants learned about the ways we can help people discover new ways to do things that have become more difficult with vision loss, including figuring out new braille curriculum. Hadley creates personalized learning opportunities that empower people to thrive at home, at work and in their communities. Marc Arneson, Director of Community, Hadley, Winnetka, IL. Edited By:  Janet Ingber

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