ACB Focus: Advocacy

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 information for people with print disabilities. We told you how to request access to notices in your p...

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 little bit more on how to advocate with a guide dog, traveling alone, and daily life and work areas. Y...

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 Hunsinger   Find out more at https://acb-focus-advocacy.pinecast.co

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

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 autonomy rights, our individual freedoms and how the slippery side will make it easier to come for Disab...

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 from an end-user perspective, reviewed free tools to provide data to companies, Summarized the probl...

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 do we speak to developers and companies as it relates to WCAG if we are not an engineer Resources an...

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:  Darcy Burnard   Find out more at https://acb-focus-advocacy.pinecast.co

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 Deaf-Blind. Panelists discussed the writing of the bill and what improvements it promises. Moderator: Kim C...

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 accessibility and why are we truly here? Understanding the digital divide of web accessibility from a legal and...

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 know. Every ten years the United States conducts a census, and 72 years after the census date...

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 rehabilitation services; however, funding is extremely limited. Participants learned how to utili...

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 about the challenges and opportunities facing blind people around the world and lessons we can apply in...

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 https://acb-focus-advocacy.pinecast.co

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 beautiful self-advocacy can be. Charlie and Lance will discuss their life experiences, outlooks on blindne...

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 on the status of the 21st Century Video Accessibility Act (CVAA) Edited By: Douglas Hunsinger Find out m...

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