North Texas Vision Coalition

10/10/2024

Yesterday I got to speak to a group called Texas DLA and it was one of my first times to promote AI in general plus everything else in my life including AI ForThe Blind, this group that is blowing up like crazy, 4143 members at last count and growing that is wild but exciting to have an opertunity to help that many people.
so if you haven't tried AI yet give this a listen, my part is maybe 30 minutes long but with all of the content I have i could probably talk for hours on AI.
anyone need an AI speaker, :) if so let me know and if you haven't yet join, us on AI For the Blind, I will put a link to it in the comments.
Thanks,

Discover how AI is transforming accessibility for the blind and visually impaired in this eye-opening webinar featuring Shawn Keen from Envision. Learn about...

05/19/2024

Here's how you can use AI to make fun images on Facebook Messenger:

1. Open a new message in Facebook Messenger, like you're going to message a friend.
2. Look for the AI conversation option. If it's your first time, you'll see an alert with an "Okay" button.
3. Find and open Meta AI.
4. For your first image, try asking AI to "imagine a cat with blue eyes." Remember, the more detailed your prompt, the better the image will be.

Have fun creating!

03/05/2024

Hey everyone! Next week, I'll be in Columbia, SC for the Assistive Technology Expo at the USC Medical College. Excited to showcase Envision demos while I'm there! If you're interested, drop a comment or message me for details. And heads up, the following week, I'll be in Anaheim, CA for
Stay tuned for more updates!

12/02/2023

Big Announcement, 📣

This Wednesday at 6 PM Central, don't miss a unique WeSpeak Live session! I'm super excited to host Shawn Welker, who'll be talking about a separate, yet incredibly vital program/service offered by Be My Eyes. This is a conversation you'll want to be part of! 🎙️

Tune in or just ask your smart speaker to play WeSpeak Live on Live 365. 📻

Plus, an open invitation! 📢 Want to be part of the live discussion? Reach out to me for details.

09/26/2023

06/04/2023

📢 Only 4 days left! 🎉 Join Shawn and Will for an unforgettable event! 💬💻 Get ready to dive into the world of AI with Jeanette, our awesome virtual assistant who can provide text transcripts. 🤖✨ Plus, we have some mind-blowing and exclusive AI features to showcase during the meeting! 🌟
We can barely contain our excitement as we announce our next event on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. CST. ⏰🗓️
Prepare to be amazed as we introduce our incredible lineup of special guests! 🌟🎤 Joining us will be Josh Perry, a talented athlete in beep baseball and other sports. 🏆⚾ And that's not all! We also have Jeff Bazer from Vispero, the brilliant minds behind Jaws, Zoomtext, and other phenomenal technologies! 🦾💻
🎁🤩 We're running an exciting contest with cash prizes up for grabs! 💰💸 Don't worry if you're not a tech expert – our discussions will cover a wide range of topics to keep things engaging and enjoyable for everyone! 🎙️💡
Mark your calendars and get ready for an exceptional experience! 📆✨ See you there! 🤝🔥

If you joined us on May 3rd for our Zoom AI event, you probably already know that we launched our podcast! The podcast, Total Tech Solutions, is now available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and everywhere else. Just search for it and listen to our awesome voices! We are excited to announce our next even...

12/03/2022

Holiday Tactual Art Day at ESC Region 11 was great success. Fort Worth Lighthouse, American Council of the Blind, HHS Blind Childrens Group, VIAT, Cook Childrens’ Alexander Vision Center, ESC Region 11, TAPVI, and school districts all came together to make this happen. Thank You Everyone!

04/13/2022

02/20/2022

Save These Important Dates:

This does not contain all the dates we mentioned in the North Texas Vision Coalition NOTES newsletter. Send us any other information that should be posted.

• Braille Challenge February 25, 2022 @ Education Service Center Region XI
• Baby’s Day Out at Education Service Center (ESC) Region XI April 11, 2022
• Education Service Center Region XI Technology Olympics April 25, 2022 https://registration.esc11.net/catalog/sessions/27897 Contact Shanna Blankenship
Contact Shanna Blankenship [email protected] or by phone at 817-740-7599
• TAER 2022 Conference on March 31-April 2, 2022 will be held at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Round Rock, Texas The Theme is Renew, Recharge, Refocus http://www.txaer.org/conference.html
• Please join us at our next North Texas Coalition meeting on
Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. via ZOOM.
• White Cane Safety Day Fort Worth Area; October 15, 2022

​ Join us for the TAER 2022 Conference March 31- April 2, 2022 ​at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions ​in Round Rock, TX!