ACB Focus: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

20250709 1600 A Conversation on the International Blindness Experience Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2025, on ACB Media 3   This was your opportunity to hear from and ask questions of Dave Williams, Chair, Braillists Foundation who is visiting us from England. He addressed the ACB banquet on Thursday, this was your chance to talk with him in an informal setting. Topics included Worldwide Educatio...

20250707 1600 Intertwining Roots The Story of Dallas from a Multicultural Perspective Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2025, on ACB Media 3   Participants heard from a Distinguished Panel of Historians as we explored the rich cultural history of Dallas and how it has grown from a meager enclave into the business mecca of the Southwest. From its beginning, people of different cultural backgrounds hav...

20250707 1430 Documenting Slavery in the Southwest Even After the Civil War Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2025, on ACB Media 2   Participants viewed a documentary about Bill Piatt's book and heard from the St. Mary's University Law School professor himself.   Presenter: Professor Bill Piatt, San Antonio, Texas   Co-sponsored by: AAVIA and MCAC

20250628 1600 Sister Power Happy Hour Originally Broadcasted June 28, 2025, on ACB Media 4   Always a convention favorite. Participants joined ACB Women for another inspiring conversation with two dynamic ACB women leaders, Regina Brink and Cecily Laney Nipper.   Facilitator: Rachel Schroeder, ACB Board Director, Assistive Technology Specialist, Springfield, IL.   Presenters: Regina Marie Brink, D...

20250626 1300  Christian Nationalism 101 Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2025 on ACB Media 5   Participants joined us for a discussion of Christian Nationalism, what it is and its growing impact on civil, legal and religious life within the United States.   Presenters: Mariko Hirose, Chief Program Officer, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Washington, DC and Reverend Peter Heide...

20240710 1300 Nothing About Us Without Us-Black American Perspective on Jacksonville History Originally Broadcasted July 10, 2024, on ACB Media 2   Jacksonville, Florida, has a rich and diverse history. The experience of African-Americans in Jacksonville was unique, home of the renowned poet James Weldon Johnson and his brother, John Rosamund Johnson, who together wrote the Black National Anthem (...

20240709 1730 A Conversation on Blindness in Trinidad and Tobago Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2024, on ACB Media 4   Mr. Kenneth Suratt, Executive Officer, Trinidad, and Tobago Blind Welfare Association, spoke at Tuesday morning's General Session. Here is a wonderful opportunity to hear from and talk with him directly in a smaller, more intimate setting. Attendees learned about the challenges an...

20240709 1300 Refugee Can Be Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2024, on ACB Media 4   Attendees heard the inspiring immigration and service journey of Chantale Zuzi, a recent ACB scholarship recipient. From a refugee in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to an accomplished young woman committed to serving others. Participants learned how Chantale triumphed over adversity and found resilience, and h...

20240707 1300 Journey of a Blind Pakistani Lawyer Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2024, on ACB Media 3   Attendees learned what it's like to live and work in Pakistan through one man's recent journey to become an attorney. Participants learned about the role of culture and family, challenges, and successes, and more. Presenter: Syed Waqas Ali Shah, Peshawar P.K.K., Pakistan. Co-sponsored by: AAVIA...

20240706 0800 The Flight to Freedom-Stories About the Southbound Underground Railway that Led to St. Augustine Originally Broadcasted July 6, 2024, on ACB Media 2   Attendees discovered the Flight to Freedom story of men, women and children who risked their lives to secure freedom for themselves and their families as they traveled the "southbound underground railway" to St. Augustine in...

20240629 1700 Sister Power Happy Hour Originally Broadcasted June 29, 2024, on ACB Media 3   Attendees joined ACB Women for another inspiring conversation featuring two wise women from our committee, Linda, and Linda! Facilitator: Rachel Schroeder, Assistive Technology Specialist and ACB Board Member, Springfield, IL. Presenters: Linda Yacks, Retired Secretary, Rogers, AR and Linda Porelle, Retire...

20240627 1100 Judaism 101 Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2024, on ACB Media 4   Rabbi Andrew Goodman, the COO of JBI (Jewish Braille Institute) presented an introduction to Judaism workshop, focusing on exploring some basic tenets of Judaism and its yearly calendar of holidays. Questions were welcomed.   Edited by: Brian McCallen

20230705 1430 MCAC-Did Helen Keller Exist-Rewriting history-its impact on the blind or visually impaired and other marginalized communities. Originally Broadcasted July 5, 2023, on ACB Media 4   Participants joined a panel as they explored the impact and consequences of removing different stories and experiences from our classes and libraries.   Edited By:  Darcy Burnard

20230705 1300 MCAC Luncheon-The Diversity of Chicago Originally Broadcasted July 5, 2023, on ACB Media 4   Chicago is a city shaped by the migration of people from around the world and across the nation. Participants joined us for a discussion of how race, class and ethnicity influenced the development of the city and its neighborhoods.   Edited By:  Darcy Burnard

20230704 1300 Voices-Wheres My Gate-Airline Accessibility Challenges and Opportunities Through a Global Lens Originally Broadcasted July 4, 2023, on ACB Media 4   We've all likely had both positive and challenging experiences when traveling by air. Participants heard the perspective of a blind airline executive with over 30 years of experience with various international airlines. Presenter: Michae...

20230704 1600 Conversation with World Blind Union President, Martine Abel-Williamson Originally Broadcasted July 4, 2023, on ACB Media 3   In addition to her role as World Blind Union President, Ms. Abel-Williamson is involved with several disability-related organizations in New Zealand and serves on the board of the Accessible Books Consortium, an initiative led by the World Intellectual Property...

20230704 1300 A Perspective from the UK   ** Originally Broadcasted July 4, 2023, on ACB Media   Edited By:  Doug Hunsinger**

IMPORTANT * This podcast contains information that is particular to the LGBT+ community and contains mature content. Listener discretion is advised. * There have never been so many ways to identify yourself, or for others to identify themselves as right now. But which words do you use to refer to others? and how do you know you're using the right words? This panel explored self-identifiers and the...

20230623 1000 Toward a World with Zero Barriers with Zero Project Originally Broadcasted June 23, 2023, on ACB Media 3   In partnership with the United Nations, in Vienna, the Zero Project, an initiative of Essl Foundation, finds and shares innovative solutions worldwide that improve the daily lives and legal rights of all persons with disabilities. Participants learned about their exciting work a...

20230622 1300 The Continuous Rise of Antisemitism and Anti-Zionism-The Situation and Solutions Originally Broadcasted June 22, 2023, on ACB Media 4   This workshop gave statistics from the Anti-Defamation League. Solutions were offered and events on college campuses were discussed. Everyone was welcome.   Edited By:  Michael Babcock

20220706 A Candid Conversation about a Critical Concept Originally Aired July 6, 2022, on ACB Media   As we move toward Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in ACB, this panel discussed the tenants of Critical Race Theory. CRT, what it is, what it isn't and other terms.   Edited By: Brian McCallen

20220706 MCAC Virtual Luncheon Originally Aired July 6, 2022, on ACB Media   Participants heard from a local speaker about Nebraska's history and culture. AS MCAC's theme  is one community coming together in ACBs expresses our aspiration for a community that is inclusive of all, this session presented a perspective of local communities.   Edited By: Brian McCallen

20220704 Social Justice and Identity Based Training Originally Aired July 4, 2022, on ACB Media Attendees joined ACB Students for a transformative social justice training and learning experience. Participants met other blind students, engaged in self-empowering and discovery activities. Participants learned about how important and impactful the identity of blindness can be for all of us! The sessi...

20220704 Voices from Around the World - A Tapestry of Stories - Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Success in the US Originally Aired July 4, 2022, on ACB Media We all know how difficult it can be to find successful employment as people who are blind or low vision. Attendees heard from a group of panelists who have achieved success, with the additional layer of being immigrants. Participants were...

20220625 Sister Power Happy Hour Originally Aired June 25, 2022, on ACB Media Edited By: Michael Moran