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

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

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

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 blindness, and advice for blind students with us.   Edited By:  Tony Swartz Find out more at https://acb-focus-advocacy.pinecast.co

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

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