ACB Focus: Advocacy

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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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

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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 blindness, and advice for blind students with us. Edited By:  Tony Swartz

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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

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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

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