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ACB Advocacy Update

American Council of the Blind

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00:30:48

So, so many Things Going on in Washington D.C.

ACB Advocacy Update ·

2025/04/10

This week, Claire and Scott talk about a “grab bag” of advocacy issues. ACB is busy keeping up with a myriad of new bills that are soon to be introducedto Congress, and activity with the executive branch of the federal government. The two discuss the numerous hot topics and what ACB is doing to track their progress.

00:25:16

DREDF: Section 504 and Texas v. Becerra

ACB Advocacy Update ·

2025/03/27

This week, Claire speaks with an attorney from the Disability Rights Education Fund (DREDF) to better understand the case of Texas v. Becerra. This case could have significant ramifications for Section 504 of the Rehab Act. The episode provides a few ways our members can help advocate to prevent this.

00:27:57

ACB’s Involvement with the Consortium of Constituents...

ACB Advocacy Update ·

2025/03/13

This week, Claire speaks with a previous chair of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) about what the organization is and how ACB isinvolved in the advocacy it does. CCD is made up of over 120 different disability advocacy groups; ACB has been an active member for many years, working with other organizations to advocate for the rights of people with disabilities across the board at the national level.

00:24:43

ACB Goes to Las Vegas, The Consumer Electronic Show.

ACB Advocacy Update ·

2025/02/27

This week, Claire And Kolby talk about their experience in Las Vegas at the Consumer Electronic Show. The conference provided an opportunity to learn aboutthe latest technology, advocate for full accessibility in all designs, and network with other advocates in the world of technology access.

00:29:30

DC Leadership Conference.

ACB Advocacy Update ·

2025/02/13

This week, Claire and Cindy preview the DC Leadership Conference, which will take place March 14-18 at the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel in Arlington, Virginia.Listen to find out more about the upcoming event and how you can participate.

00:27:00

Understand the U.S. Census

ACB Advocacy Update ·

2025/01/30

This week, Claire had the opportunity to speak with Stephanie Flynt McEben from the National Disability Rights Network regarding the U.S. Census. In thelast year, census officials took steps to change the way disability is defined, which would impact the number of people who identify as so. This would then impact government funding for the disability community. Stephanie explains the action of the disability community, including ACB, to advocate to stop the definition change before more research

00:25:16

20250116 - Across the Country He Goes.

ACB Advocacy Update ·

2025/01/16

This week, Claire speaks with ACB’s executive director, Scott Thornhill, to learn more about his visit to several state affiliate conventions in 2024. Asthe new executive director, he has already had the opportunity to attend state affiliate conventions and learn more about the phenomenal work going on at the state level.

00:32:03

Getting to Know our New Board Members.

ACB Advocacy Update ·

2025/01/02

This week, we get to know one of our newly elected Board members from the 2024 annual Convention. Claire and Swatha spoke with Peter Heide to learn moreabout who he is and his hopes as a member of the ACB Board.

00:35:44

End of Year Wrap Up.

ACB Advocacy Update ·

2024/12/19

On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Claire and Swatha reflect on all that has happened in 2024 with special guests Deb Cook Lewis, ACB President,and Scott Thornhill, ACB Executive Director. From major staff changes to cross-country travel, come hear about it all!

00:33:54

Making National Parks Accessible

ACB Advocacy Update ·

2024/12/05

On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Claire and Swatha speak with ACB’s Audio Description Project Coordinator, Tabitha Kenlon, in addition to BrettOppegaard from the University of Hawaii about the Descritathon, a 3 day hackathon-like event to make National Park Service brochures and exhibits accessible for blind and low vision visitors. Recruitment for Descriptathon 11 is currently underway, and these two, with the assistance of two ADP members, Pat Sheehan and Renee Arrington Johnson, talk

00:33:48

20241128 - ACB Advocacy Update - Calling Out to All...

ACB Advocacy Update ·

2024/11/28

This week, Claire speaks with Will Schell from the Disability Rights Office of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) about a newly submitted reportto the Disability Advisory Committee on the accessibility needs for people who are blind or have low vision as it pertains to communication functions of videogames. Will Schell oversaw the subcommittee as it explored future opportunities to make communication on videogames more accessible for our communities as videogames continue to grow in

00:23:38

Advocacy Grab Bag for the Fall of 2024

ACB Advocacy Update ·

2024/11/07

On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Claire and Swatha provide a smattering of topics and advocacy issues that ACB has been working on over thelast month. Topics discussed include video conferencing program accessibility, the Census, and a save-the-date for our 2025 DC Leadership Conference and Legislative Seminar.

00:32:57

The 4th Annual Audio Description Awards Gala.

ACB Advocacy Update ·

2024/10/24

On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Claire and Swatha preview the 4th annual audio description awards gala with ACB’s Audio Description ProjectCoordinator, Tabitha Kenlon and one of the hosts of the gala, Alie B. Gorrie. Listen as we tease all that is happening this year at the gala, including what it was like recording at 30 Rockefeller Center in New York City. Don’t forget to join us on November 14th at 7:30pm eastern on Peacock, adawardsgala.org, ACB Media, or on YouTube for the most

00:20:27

Making Voting and Voting Information More Accessible.

ACB Advocacy Update ·

2024/10/10

On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Claire and Swatha revisit the topic of accessible voting with Microsoft's Rylin Rodgers. In this global yearof elections, listen as we discuss the work Microsoft is doing to make voting more accessible for people with disabilities. Find more information about the accessible voting options in your state at Accessible voting - Your guide to a private and independent voting experience Access ACB's Voting Toolkit at www.acb.org/voting.

00:20:54

Making our Sidewalks and Streets More Accessible

ACB Advocacy Update ·

2024/09/26

On This episode of ACB Advocacy Update, Swatha and Claire speak with Sarah Malaier, Senior Advisor, Public Policy and Research at the American Foundationfor the Blind, on the long awaited Public Rights of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG. Listen as we go through what these guidelines are and what they mean for the blind and low vision community.

00:15:26

Artificial Intelligence and Disability.

ACB Advocacy Update ·

2024/09/12

On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Claire and Swatha recap a series of hearings held by the United States Access Board on AI’s impact on peoplewith disabilities. We discuss its implications in the workplace and in transportation, and even how it can be used to enhance accessibility of both the digital environment and the physical built environment. The Access Board also solicits comments from the public on AI and its impact on the disability community. Comments are due on October 31st and

00:59:35

Current Case Law on Issues Impacting People with...

ACB Advocacy Update ·

2024/08/29

Join a panel of disability rights attorneys as they discuss an array of issues from current case law that directly impacts the lives of people who are blind or have low vision.

00:28:06

Networking That Happens in Vegas Does Not Stay in Vegas.

ACB Advocacy Update ·

2024/08/15

Scott Thornhill and Claire Stanley Attended the Disability:In conference in Las VegasImmediately after the annual convention, Scott and Claire had the opportunity to travel to Las Vegas where the 2024 Disability-In conference was held. They had the opportunity to meet with several corporate partners including companies like Google, Microsoft, Athena, and many more. Listen to Scott and Claire discuss the many discussion and experiences they had that week. ACB greatly values the relationships it has

00:33:25

Convention Recap

ACB Advocacy Update ·

2024/08/02

On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Claire and Swatha speak with Cassie Trosper, President of Veterans of ACB and DKM First Timer Award Recipient,and Rachel Schroeder, ACB Board Member, about their experiences at ACB’s 2024 Conference and Convention in Jacksonville, FL.

00:29:26

New Section 504 Regulations from Department of Health...

ACB Advocacy Update ·

2024/06/20

On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Swatha speaks with Dania Douglas, Senior Attorney at the National Health Law Program, about the new rule fromthe US Department of Health and Human Services covering non-discrimination on the basis of disability under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. We discuss new prohibitions on disability discrimination in crisis standards of care, access to medical equipment, and accessibility standards for websites, mobile apps, and kiosks. To learn

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