Users can upload a video or submit a supported video link, such as YouTube, and Athina AD generates both a written and spoken description of what is happening visually in the video.

During the presentation, Shawn will explain what Athina AD is, why audio description matters, how it can help blind users access more video content, and he’ll do a simple live demo of the current system.

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://athinaad.com/

Want to know about the 2026 ACB National Convention meeting on in-person dates July 24 through July 31 in St. Louis? Join Janet Dickelman, ACB convention coordinator, Saint Paul, MN  to find out. Learn about the General Sessions, the Affiliate presentations, the  exhibit hall, and the tours. If you can not be there in person, learn  how you can listen  as a part of The ACB Media Network.  There will be time for questions.

Email: [email protected]

Convention website: https://acbconvention.org/?p=119

GLOW stands for Guided Layout & Output Workflow — a guided, confidence-building accessibility experience built for real publishing workflows. The GLOW Accessibility Toolkit helps authors, publishers, and organizations produce documents that comply with the American Council of the Blind Large Print Guidelines and WCAG 2.2 Level AA. The toolkit audits, fixes, and templates Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Markdown, PDF, and ePub documents for accessibility.

Email: [email protected]

GLOW website: https://glow.bits-acb.org/about/

If you have accessible appliance recommendations, bring their names and model numbers. Anything used in a household is fair game whether it be TVs, washers and dryers, kitchen appliances, etc. We also want to hear about any tips and tricks used to make your household accessible.

Venkatesh Chari, President of Orbit Research

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 888-606-7248

Website: www.orbitresearch.com

The primary topic for discussion is about the new BrailleSense 7 which is projected for release this summer.  They will also talk about updates to existing products such as the BrailleSense 6, Braille eMotion and SensePlayer, which are all expected to receive updates before the end of the year.

Earle’s email: [email protected]

Jenny’s email: [email protected]

Jenine and Jennipher will discuss how the new Aira integration with the Meta glasses will change your hands-free experience. They also have news about some new Access Network partners around the US that will make the baseball fans stand up and cheer.

Jenine’s email: [email protected]

Jennipher’s email: [email protected]

Presenter contact info:

The 41st Annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference took place on  March 9 – 13, 2026 at the Anaheim Marriott in California. Panelists will include John and Larry Gassman and any who attended and have comments on the technology experienced are welcome to contribute.

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The 41st Annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference took place on  March 9 – 13, 2026 at the Anaheim Marriott in California. Panelists will include John and Larry Gassman and any who attended and have comments on the technology experienced are welcome to contribute.

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