20241018 2024 PCB CONFERENCE & CONVENTION 20241018 Evening Sessions Accessibility: A Buffet of Choices

·      Practical Uses of AI With Your Favorite Screen Reader or Without! Jason Miller and Anthony Ballou.

o  Have you ever needed information really fast that is challenging to find? Let’s face it, as students, parents, and regular people, sometimes we may need information, or as blind people even forget things, more than we tend to admit. With today’s technology, helping with the kid’s math and science homework is no issue, did you say your fingers are tingling? Let’s get some possible reasons, slow cooked taco brisket, yes, we can get that recipe! This presentation described how to use the popular Chat GPT to research practical information, in fact, our presenter demonstrated how he used the Chat GPT to research, locate and find a lost love. Moreover, we used both a free and paid screen reader to gain information using the GPT technology. Lastly, another presenter used a mobile device (iPhone), with the GPT app, to have a live conversation. To summarize, this presentation was aimed at demonstrating how to use three different screen reading technologies with AI/GPT as a practical, and accessible resource of information, no matter what platform you choose, we aim to broaden your accessible horizons!

·      Door Prizes & Announcements

·      Worship: Recipes for Accessibility, Sue Lichtenfels, and panel.

o  This presentation was an exploration of accessibility within worship practices. Regardless of the religion or the tenants of a particular faith, we wanted to examine how people who are blind or visually impaired are accessing the basics: fellowship, volunteerism, participation, and leadership. What have their experiences been facing both physical and attitudinal barriers to full inclusion in the worship process? What are the tools and strategies they utilize to make worship accessible to them?

·      Door Prizes & Announcements

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