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ACB Focus: Advocacy
by American Council of the Blind
ACB Conference and Convention recordings of sessions of the Advocacy Track
Episodes
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20250709 1430 Advocacy Bootcamp
20250709 1430 Advocacy Bootcamp Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2025, on ACB Media 2 Advocacy can look like a lot of things, there is no right or wrong way to do it. This session talked through the structure of our government to understand the various platforms in which to advocate through. Then,...
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20250708 1600 You May be Missing Out on Services for Seniors
20250708 1600 You May be Missing Out on Services for Seniors Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2025, on ACB Media 3 Benefits Counseling, Medicare Enrollment, Home Delivered Meals, Fall Prevention Exercises. These are just a sampling of the programs and services which may be available free in your...
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20250707 1300 The ABCs of Advocacy-Parts 1 and 2
20250707 1300 The ABCs of Advocacy-Parts 1 and 2 Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2025, on ACB Media Participants joined us for an interactive session exploring the fundamental principles of advocacy, what it is, why it matters, and how you can make an impact. Whether it's at the local, state, or...
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20250707 1300 The Supreme Court Term in Review
20250707 1300 The Supreme Court Term in Review Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2025, on ACB Media 3 Participants found out from St. Mary's University Law School professor about the significant decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court in its 2024-25 term and its work generally. Presenter: Professor Bill...
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20250706 1430 Issues in Immigration Today
20250706 1430 Issues in Immigration Today Originally Broadcasted July 6, 2025, on ACB Media 3 Participants heard from a lawyer with decades of experience about the host of matters affecting immigration into the U.S. Presenter: Oliver J. Langstadt, Miami, Florida Co-sponsored by AAVIA and IRC
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20250706 1300 Are We Meeting the Needs of Seniors with Vision Loss
20250706 1300 Are We Meeting the Needs of Seniors with Vision Loss Originally Broadcasted July 6, 2025, on ACB Media 2 AAVL examined specialized services for blind or low vision seniors in Texas and looked more generally at innovative ways to bridge the enormous level of unmet needs in our nation...
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20250706 0900 Update on Legislation
20250706 0900 Update on Legislation Originally Broadcasted July 6, 2025, on ACB Media 3 Participants joined ACB Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs, Claire Stanley, as she provided a look at 2025 federal legislation of concern to people with vision loss. She covered not only those items...
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20250626 1600 Update on Legal Advocacy Impacting People with Disabilities
20250626 1600 Update on Legal Advocacy Impacting People with Disabilities Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2025 on ACB Media 3 Participants learned about the legal landscape in what many on all sides of the political spectrum view as an unprecedented period in our history. Experts in disability...
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20240710 1430 To Advocate and Educate, The History of Activism in Jacksonville
20240710 1430 To Advocate and Educate, The History of Activism in Jacksonville Originally Broadcasted July 10, 2024, on ACB Media 3 Attendees continued with us on our odyssey through the history of Jacksonville. Participants interacted with a panel of diverse voices shaping the community of...
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20240710 1430 Advocacy Bootcamp 101
20240710 1430 Advocacy Bootcamp 101 Originally Broadcasted July 10, 2024, on ACB Media 2 This session explored how a person can advocate for themselves individually, or how a larger group can advocate at a local or national level to bring about widespread change. Advocacy can occur at an…
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20240710 0700 AFB Breakfast
20240710 0700 AFB Breakfast Originally Broadcasted July 10, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Recorder Attendees joined the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) for our annual breakfast. Learn about the latest research impacting on our community and the success following the release of AFB's documentary...
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20240709 1430 Diabetes and Advocacy-American Diabetes Association and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Legislative Priorities for 2024
20240709 1430 Diabetes and Advocacy-American Diabetes Association and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Legislative Priorities for 2024 Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2024, on ACB Media 3 We shared their respective organizations legislative priorities for 2024, inclusive of what is being done...
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20240708 1300 Self-Advocacy at Work
20240708 1300 Self-Advocacy at Work Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Recorder Through a mixture of presentation and guided role plays, attendees learned how to better communicate their needs and abilities to frazzled HR staff, techies, and overworked, under supported bosses....
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20240708 1030 Current Case Law on Issues Impacting People with Vision Loss
20240708 1030 Current Case Law on Issues Impacting People with Vision Loss Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2024, on ACB Media 3 Attendees joined a panel of disability rights attorneys as they discussed an array of issues from current case law that directly impacts the lives of people who are blind...
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20240708 0900 Bridging the Generational Gaps in Advocacy
20240708 0900 Bridging the Generational Gaps in Advocacy Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2024, on ACB Media 2 Intergenerational collaboration can lead to more inclusive and sustainable solutions by incorporating diverse perspectives and experiences. Attendees joined us as a generation-inclusive...
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20240708 0900 All Things Legislative
20240708 0900 All Things Legislative Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2024, on ACB Media 3 It is always a roller coaster ride when it comes to the world of federal legislation, and this year is no exception. Attendees joined ACB advocacy staff as they whirl us through the topsy-turvy landscape of...
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20240707 1430 The Supreme Court's Term in Review Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2024, on ACB Media 3
20240707 1430 The Supreme Court's Term in Review Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2024, on ACB Media 3 Attendees learned from St. Mary's University Law School professor about the significant decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court in its 2023-24 term and its work. Presenter: Prof. Bill Piatt, San...
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20240628 1100 Mission Accessibility in India
20240628 1100 Mission Accessibility in India Originally Broadcasted June 28, 2024, on ACB Media 4 Attendees learned how a grassroots ecosystem founded by blind attorneys is increasing accessibility one website, app, and tourist monument at a time in a country with one of the highest populations…
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20240627 1700 P.R.E.P for Successful Networking
20240627 1700 P.R.E.P for Successful Networking Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2024, on ACB Media 3 Attendees joined Chris Peterson, Swatha Nandhakumar, and Dianna Leonard as they helped us prepare for any networking event. They guided us through an interactive P.R.E.P session to learn how to...
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20230704 1600 A Conversation with Uber
20230704 1600 A Conversation with Uber Join representatives from Uber to learn how they are improving the rideshare experience for passengers with disabilities, including service dog handlers. Moderated by Clark Rachfal, ACBs, Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs.
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20230702 1600 The Supreme Courts Term in Review-Featuring Bill Piat
20230702 1600 The Supreme Courts Term in Review-Featuring Bill Piat Originally Broadcasted July 2, 2023, on ACB Media 3 Edited By: Doug Hunsinger Find out more at https://acb-focus-advocacy.pinecast.co
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20230702 1600 Mental Health Advocacy Works
20230702 1600 Mental Health Advocacy Works Originally Broadcasted July 2, 2023, on ACB Media 4 How can you effectively advocate for your mental health needs? Who do you approach to help with your certain situation? Participants joined us as we had a discussion on how advocating for your mental...
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20230702 1030 Structured Negotiations and Legal Settlements-Are they effective enough and can we develop a better system for obtaining appropriate legal remedies for people with vision loss.
Episode Notes 20230702 1030 Structured Negotiations and Legal Settlements-Are they effective enough and can we develop a better system for obtaining appropriate legal remedies for people with vision loss. Originally Broadcasted July 2, 2023, on ACB Media 4 A panel of legal experts discussed…
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20230702 0900 Update on Legal Issues Impacting People who are Blind or have Low Vision
20230702 0900 Update on Legal Issues Impacting People who are Blind or have Low Vision Originally Broadcasted July 2, 2023, on ACB Media 4 Participants joined a panel of legal experts who updated us on a wide range of recent legal decisions impacting the lives of people who are blind or have low...
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20230704 1300 IVIE-Session I-Learning About IRS Accessibility Services-Session II-Link Up with The All New APH CareerConnect-Inform,
20230704 1300 IVIE-Session I-Learning About IRS Accessibility Services-Session II-Link Up with The All New APH CareerConnect-Inform, Empower, Impact Originally Broadcasted July 4, 2023, on ACB Media 3 Participants joined us for a discussion about all the ways that the IRS is improving access to...
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20230704 0700 AFB Breakfast
20230704 0700 AFB Breakfast Originally Broadcasted July 4, 2023, on ACB Media Participants joined the American Foundation for the Blind at its annual breakfast, where guests learned what's on the horizon for AFB and had an opportunity to meet with its new President and CEO Eric Bridges. Edited…
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20230703 1300 Accessible Documents Provided by the IRS
20230703 1300 Accessible Documents Provided by the IRS ** Originally Broadcasted July 3, 2023, on ACB Media Edited By: Doug Hunsinger** Find out more at https://acb-focus-advocacy.pinecast.co
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20230703 1430 An Overview of Equipped for Equalities Work under the ADA for those who are Blind or have Low Vision
20230703 1430 An Overview of Equipped for Equalities Work under the ADA for those who are Blind or have Low Vision Originally Broadcasted July 3, 2023, on ACB Media Participants heard about cases Equipped for Equality has handled on behalf of people who are visually impaired. Edited By: Doug...
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20230703 1430 Advocate for Yourself Any Place, Any Time, and Any Situation
20230703 1430 Advocate for Yourself Any Place, Any Time, and Any Situation Originally Broadcasted July 3, 2023, on ACB Media Did you know that you are already advocating? Every small conversation about blindness or asking for accessible items you are advocating. Participants joined us to hear a...
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20230701 1300 First They Came For-Why Dont Say Gay Affects All of Us
20230701 1300 First They Came For-Why Dont Say Gay Affects All of Us Originally Broadcasted July 1, 2023, on ACB Media As anti-LGBTQ+ legislation is introduced and passed around the United States we examined how this has affected our community and the larger implications for all of our bodily...
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20230624 1130 Overcoming common pitfalls and Tools to assist in Finding Gaps in Web Accessibility
20230624 1130 Overcoming common pitfalls and Tools to assist in Finding Gaps in Web Accessibility Originally Broadcasted June 24, 2023, on ACB Media 3 This session defined common pitfalls seen on the web when using a screen reader with potential solutions, made sense of web accessibility problems...
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20230623 1130 Identifying Web Accessibility Standards, Principles and Guidelines
20230623 1130 Identifying Web Accessibility Standards, Principles and Guidelines Originally Broadcasted June 23, 2023, on ACB Media 3 An introduction to WCAG - What is it? Define the basics of WCAG principles (P.O.U.R) Define common web accessibility gaps on web sites and how to identify them How...
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20230622 1430 What is Advocacy
20230622 1430 What is Advocacy Originally Broadcasted June 22, 2023, on ACB Media 4 Participants joined us to define advocacy. We shared all the different ways that you can advocate. Listeners heard from each of our panelists for the next two sessions as they shared one tip for you. Edited By:...
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20230622 1130 The CVTA Explained
20230622 1130 The CVTA Explained Originally Broadcasted June 22, 2023, on ACB Media 2 The Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act (CVTA) would update existing regulations to ensure better and easier access to a variety of technology for people. who are blind, low vision, or...
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20230622 1130 Web Accessibility, Defining the Problem
20230622 1130 Web Accessibility, Defining the Problem Originally Broadcasted June 22, 2023, on ACB Media 4 What is web accessibility and why is it important? Attendees shared real-life testimonies of the lack of accessibility and the impact on people's lives. What has ACB done for web…
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20220706 Making Sense of the Census
20220706 Making Sense of the Census Originally Aired July 6, 2022, on ACB Media ** It is a once-in-a-decade event! The 1950 Census is here, and it includes cousins, neighbors, aunts and uncles, grandparents - even family friends! They are all waiting to be discovered, and many will be people you...
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20220704 Unravelling Advocacy for Vision Rehabilitation Services
20220704 Unravelling Advocacy for Vision Rehabilitation Services Originally Aired July 4, 2022, on ACB Media Attendees explored innovative advocacy efforts wherein states can obtain funding under the Medicaid "Older Individuals who are Blind" program. This program provides an array of vision...
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20220703 A Conversation with the World Blind Union CEO, Marc Workman
20220703 A Conversation with the World Blind Union CEO, Marc Workman Originally Aired July 3, 2022, on ACB Media Mr. Workman spoke at Sunday morning's General Session. This was a great opportunity to hear from and talk with him directly in a smaller, more intimate setting. Participants learned...
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20220702 Civil Rights Panel
20220702 Civil Rights Panel Originally Aired July 2, 2022, on ACB Media We discussed recent achievements, ongoing legal efforts, current risks, and opportunities in the courts concerning issues of importance to members of ACB. Edited By: John Gassman Find out more at...
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20220702 Blind Activism and Advocacy Panel
20220702 Blind Activism and Advocacy Panel Originally Aired July 2, 2022, on ACB Media Attendees joined ACB Students for our panel on blind activism and advocacy with blind life coach Charlie Kramer and blind video editor, producer, and podcaster Lance Johnson! Participants learned just how...
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20220623 Update on TV Broadcast and Cable Networks and the CVAA
20220623 Update on TV Broadcast and Cable Networks and the CVAA Originally Aired June 23, 2022, on ACB Media The Audio Description Project had panelists from the broadcast networks and cable networks to give an update on the status of their offerings for audio description. We also had an update…
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20220623 Nothing About Us Without Us
20220623 Nothing About Us Without Us Originally Aired June 23, 2022, on ACB Media Blind Consultants Involvement in Creating Audio Description Edited By: Douglas Hunsinger Find out more at https://acb-focus-advocacy.pinecast.co
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