National Convention Virtual Experience

Continue the NFB26 Experience: Join virtual seminars presented by our sponsors.

Six Tips for Managing Complex Documents with JAWS, Presented by Vispero

Thursday, July 16, 10:00–11:00 a.m. Central Time

Documents often contain much more than text. Reports, course materials, presentations, and other documents may include complex layouts, graphics, charts, tables, and dense information that can be difficult to navigate efficiently. In this webinar, we'll share six tips for managing and interacting with documents using JAWS.

You'll learn how to:

  • Download, organize, and access documents.
  • Navigate lengthy documents and quickly move to specific pages, sections, and other key content.
  • Edit and add information while maintaining the document's existing formatting and style.
  • Use JAWS AI-powered tools to gain meaningful insights from images, charts, graphs, and other visual elements.
  • Identify and navigate document structure, including headings and other navigation elements
  • Work more effectively with tables and data contained within documents.

ACVREP credits will be available for those who attend the live webinar.

How to Join: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RSX3twr4SqSO9KGneXyayg#/registration

Lumin: Demo and Q&A

Thursday, July 16, 7:00–7:45 p.m. Central Time

Join the Lumin team for a live demo of Lumin, an accessibility-first AI voice assistant that lets you manage your email inbox entirely by voice. Available on the Apple App Store now as "Lumin - Talk to Your Email".

How to Join: Please register via Zoom

Email [email protected] with any questions or issues.

Diving Into Democracy: Your Free Webinar on Accessible Voting, Presented by Democracy Live

Saturday, July 18, 12:00–1:00 p.m. Central Time

Help your vote thrive with Democracy Live! Webinar Program Agenda: 

  • Introduction 
  • Who is Democracy Live?
  • The latest in accessible voting services provided by Democracy Live
  • How you can advocate  for accessible voting services in your town
  • Q&A  

Join via Zoom: https://democracylive.zoom.us/j/89267299063

EZRE Post-Convention

Sunday, July 19, 2:00–3:00 p.m. Central Time

Join EZRE founder Alberto Destarac, the first blind graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy (Class of 2023), for a hands-on virtual walkthrough of EZRE, the app putting itemized receipts back in the hands of blind and low-vision shoppers. EZRE delivers a fully accessible, itemized digital receipt to your phone the moment you pay--no scanning, no photos.

Join via Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/qcv-ueve-bgq

Leader Dogs for the Blind–More than Guide Dogs, Presented by Leader Dogs for the Blind

Monday, July 20, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Central Time

Leader Dogs for the Blind offers much more than guide dogs. Leader Dog offers one week long orientation and mobility programs for both adults and teenagers as well as a teen summer camp for individuals who are blind or low vision. Come learn about all of the programs and services that Leader Dog provides completely free of charge.

Join via Zoom: https://leaderdog-org.zoom.us/j/88235875973

Work For Yourself, But Not By Yourself: Convention Review And Follow-Up, Presented by Gabias Nikken Wellness Network

Tuesday, July 21, 8:00–9:00 p.m. Central Time

Discover how a 50 year old Japanese wellness company called Nikken could be your vehicle for improving your well being and diversifying your finances as you go about feeling better every day!

How to Join:

  • RSVP by emailing [email protected]
  • To join visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5368637747 and enter the pass code 594975 when prompted. 
  • If you are calling in, please use +1 646 931 3860 in the US or +778 907 2071 if calling from Canada. Once connected, the Meeting ID is 5368637747 and pass code 594975.

Leading in the 21st Century: Growing Your Impact and Employment Opportunities, Presented by the Inspiration Foundation 

Wednesday, July 22, 5:00–6:00 p.m. Central Time

Want to find that next job or grow your career? Join blind entrepreneur and Executive Director of the Inspiration Foundation, Jeremy Grandstaff, for a cutting-edge, high-energy, interactive, virtual workshop that challenges outdated beliefs about leadership and employment. Read the full description.

How to Join: Read the full description and register at https://bit.ly/nfb26ifworkshop.

Creating More Accessible Self-Service: Listening, Learning and Building Better Experiences Together, Presented by Storm Interface

Tuesday, July 28, 10:00–11:00 a.m. Central Time

Join Storm Interface for an interactive webinar focused on listening to visually impaired users and gathering their feedback on real-world experiences with self-service technology. Your insights will help us better understand accessibility challenges, identify barriers, and work together to develop solutions that support greater independence.

How to Join: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/34fd5b21-ea5b-48b7-96d3-9f0029d23115@a709ef2d-315f-4a4b-bbef-dea50980147f

EchoVision Demo: AI, Wearable, and Community-Driven Innovation, Presented by AGIGA, Inc.

Thursday, July 30, 12:00–1:00 p.m. Central Time

Discover a live demo of EchoVision, the only smart glasses co-designed with and for the blind community, and learn why authentic, user-led hardware innovation is vital for true independence.

How to Join: Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN

Tools for Transportation Advocacy, Presented by UZURV

Thursday, August 27, 6:00–7:00 p.m. Central Time

Ron Brooks, mobility advocate and Senior Director of Policy and Stakeholder Engagement at UZURV, introduces NFB members to UZUR’s Transportation Advocacy Toolkit. You'll learn to use each tool to increase the effectiveness of your advocacy efforts. Plus, time to answer your questions about transportation advocacy. 

How to Join: Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN