2026 NFB of Pennsylvania Technology Seminar: November 5 at Hershey Lodge

Discover assistive technology, accessible services, and practical tools for everyday life at the 2026 National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania State Convention Technology Seminar!

Join us on Thursday, November 5, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at Hershey Lodge for an afternoon of demonstrations and presentations covering everything from accessible reading and smart glasses to artificial intelligence and opportunities for small business owners. You can also join us on Zoom!

Technology Seminar Details

Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Time: 1:00–4:00 PM
Location: Hershey Lodge
Moderators: David Goldstein and Simon Bonenfant

Technology Seminar Agenda

1:00–1:05 PM: Welcome and Opening Remarks

Presenters: David Goldstein and Simon Bonenfant

Our moderators open the afternoon and introduce the seminar.

1:05–1:20 PM: BARD Mobile

Presenter: Lynn Heitz

Learn about finding, downloading, and listening to accessible books with BARD Mobile.

1:20–1:35 PM: The Newer Library Player

Presenter: Chip Johnson

Explore the player's features and download capabilities.

1:35–1:50 PM: NFB-NEWSLINE®

Presenter: David DeNotaris

Discover ways to access news, sports coverage, and other resources through NFB-NEWSLINE®.

1:50–2:00 PM: BT Braille

Presenter: Chris Westbrook

See a device demonstration and learn about practical applications.

2:00–2:15 PM: Every Day AI Uses

Presenter: David DeNotaris

Explore everyday uses for AI, including voice interaction, camera descriptions, and making documents readable, along with the technology's limitations and potential errors.

2:15–2:30 PM: Cadence by Tactile Engineering

Presenter: Veronica Quinn

Experience a live Cadence demonstration and learn about practical applications of the device.

2:30–2:45 PM: AGIGA EchoVision Smart Glasses

Presenter: Buddy Brannan

See the EchoVision smart glasses in action and learn about their practical uses.

2:45–3:00 PM: Vis-Ability Inc.

Presenters: Nick and Joel

Learn about assistive technology available from HumanWare and other manufacturers.

3:00–3:20 PM: Aira

Presenter: Everette Bacon

Learn about visual assistance through Aira and hear examples of its use in everyday situations.

3:20–3:40 PM: Audio Description and Streaming

Presenter: Simon Bonenfant

Compare clips with and without audio description and learn how to enable this accessibility feature when streaming.

3:40–4:00 PM: BBVS Small Business Policy

Presenter: Casandra Falkenhagen, BBVS

Hear an overview of the BBVS Small Business Policy.

Join Us at Hershey Lodge

From established accessibility services to new assistive devices, the Technology Seminar brings together a wide range of topics in one afternoon.

We look forward to seeing you on November 5 at the 2026 NFB of Pennsylvania State Convention!