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Keynote Sessions with Accessible Captioning!
Want to easily access live captions for the Illinois Library Association's Annual Conference? This short video shows you how to use our language app to get real-time English captions directly on your smartphone.
Simply scan the provided QR code to download the app and connect to the event. The video also walks you through the app's interface, showing you how to select English as your caption language, navigate the display, and reconnect to the event on subsequent days.
Available during the three main keynote sessions in Room 24. (Read more about our Featured Speakers)
- TBS Opening General Session featuring Dr. Terrell Strayhorn
- President’s Program featuring Dilla
- DiversiTEA Closing Session featuring Roy Kinsey
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