ACB Advocacy Update

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This feed provides updates from the American Council of the Blind on its advocacy efforts.

  1. JAN 29

    Making Transportation More Accessible for All

    Making Transportation More Accessible for All This week, Claire speaks with two colleagues who attended the NCUTCD and Transportation Research Board conferences. They talk all things transportation and pedestrian safety after two weeks of interesting sessions on the latest and greatest in this field.

    31 min

  2. JAN 15

    The Randolph Sheppard Act in Jeopardy.

    On this week’s episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, ACB Executive Director Scott Thornhill speaks about the Randolph-Sheppard Act, which celebrates its 90th anniversary this year. Scott speaks with members of ACB’s affiliate, Randolph-Sheppard Act Vendors of America (RSVA), and board member Jeff Thom about the history of this important legislation in creating entrepreneurial opportunities for people who are blind. Over the last few months, changes in policy will mean that action is needed.

    33 min

  3. JAN 2

    A Fun Trip to Silicon Valley

    This week, Claire speaks with Lea Rowe from BVA about their experience at a Meta Wearables Summit in Northern California.

    24 min

  4. 12/18/2025

    Lets look back over 2025

    This week, Claire, Kolby, and Scott look back over all of the advocacy work that was done in 2025.

    44 min

  5. 12/04/2025

    Reviewing New Bills Before Congress.

    This week, Claire speaks with our intern about two more bills ACB is following closely. Congress has been busy introducing new bills. We will explore new bills that impact the lives of people who are blind and low vision.

    16 min

  6. 11/20/2025

    ACB’s involvement in the Consumer Protection and Accessibility Advisory Committee.

    This week Claire speaks with another member of the Consumer Protection and Accessibility Advisory Committee (CPAAC) with the Federal Communications Commission. The two talk about the newly formed group and its responsibilities over the next year.

    21 min

  7. 11/06/2025

    20251106 - ACB Advocacy Update - The 2025 Legislative Imperatives Where Are They Now.

    This week, Claire speaks with 3 individuals from other advocacy organizations we work closely with to learn about where the 2025 legislative imperatives currently stand.

    34 min

  8. 10/23/2025

    Making Advocacy Accessible: ACB’s Partnership with Speak4.

    This week, Claire and Kolby are joined by Em Whitworth and Dewey Bushaw from Speak4 to discuss how ACB partnered with Speak4 to make the platform more accessible. ACB uses Speak4 to support its national advocacy campaigns, making it easy for members to contact their representatives and advocate for key issues.

    18 min
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This feed provides updates from the American Council of the Blind on its advocacy efforts.

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  • Creator
    American Council of the Blind
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    177
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Copyright © 2020 American Council of the Blind
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    ACB Advocacy Update