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. You too can be an advocate for yourself and others in this community. Edited By:  Tim Cumings

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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 Disability rights. Edited By:  Doug Hunsinger

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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 problem,  told real-world stories to companies, Shared data, and followed-up, including resources Follow-up training and engagement. Edited By:  Larry Gassman

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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 and additional information on WCAG! Edited By:  Larry Gassman

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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

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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 Charlson, Co-Chair, ACB Audio Description Project Steering Committee, and Co-Chair, FCC Disability Advisory Committee, Watertown, MA Edited By:  Brian McCallen

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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 end user perspective Edited By:  Larry Gassman

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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 it becomes public. Packed with family information and details. Attendees were encouraged to get on the road to discovery. Edited By: Brian McCallen**

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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 utilize the Older Individuals who are Blind and Medicaid programs. Presented by Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss and the Rehabilitation Issues Taskforce

Edited By: Douglas Hunsinger

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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 the United States. Presenter: Marc Workman, Chief Executive Officer, World Blind Union, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Co-Sponsored by IRC and MCAC. Edited By: Regina Marie

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