ACB Advocacy Update

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It's Voting Season! Oct 08, 2026

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In this week's episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Claire Stanley and Grace Hart talk all things voting with their guest Brittany "Britt"

Owens of the Arc of the United States. The three discuss the importance of voting, how to be an informed voter, and voting accessibility.

Protection & Advocacy Overview. Sep 24, 2026

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On this week's episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, ACB's Claire Stanley and Grace Hart sit down with the CEO of the National Disability Rights Network, Marlene Sallo. The three discuss the nationwide Protection & Advocacy program and when their resources can be used by member of our community.

Link to the transcript:

https://acbmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Protection-Advocacy-Overview-Transcript-1.docx

CPAAC Central Sep 10, 2026

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On this week's episode of the Advocacy Update, Claire Stanley and Grace Hart sit down with Christiaan Segura from CTIA to discuss the work being done by the Consumer Protection and Accessibility Advisory Committee and the FCC.

Link to Transcript:

https://acbmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/CPAAC-Central-Podcast-Transcript.docx

All About the Randolph-Sheppard Victory. Aug 27, 2026

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On this week's episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Claire Stanley and Grace Hart discuss a recent court victory concerning the Randolph-Sheppard Act Program. They cover the background of the case, why the Randolph-Sheppard Act is so important to the blind community, and what might happen next in this area.

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https://acbmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/All-About-the-Randolph-Sheppard-Victory-Podcast-Transcript.docx

Recapping Convention. Aug 13, 2026

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On this week's episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Claire Stanley sits down with Brian Kempfer and Grace Hart to recap the 2026 Convention in St. Louis. They discuss the advocacy-focused sessions, the information shared by the panelists, and their impressions of Convention as first-timers.

Link to transcript.

https://acbmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Recapping-Convention-Transcript.docx

AVs in DC. Jul 30, 2026

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On this week's episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Grace Hart sits down with ACB's own Claire Stanley and Scott Thornhill to discuss their testimony at the DC City Council hearing on autonomous vehicles. Claire and Scott discuss their experiences, what others were saying in their testimony, and why they showed up to support AVs in the District.

Here is the link to the transcript of this week’s episode.

https://acbmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/AVs-in-DC.docx

Introducing Legal Counsel. Jul 16, 2026

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On this week's episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Claire, Kolby, and Grace sit down with ACB's new legal counsel, Brian Kempfer, to introduce him to our listeners. The group discusses Brian's legal background, including his previous cases in the disability rights area, as well as some fun questions about his hobbies and interests. Here is the link to the Transcript.

https://acbmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Introducing-Legal-Counsel-–-ACB-Advocacy-Update-Podcast-Transcript.docx

Chatting About Texas v. Kennedy. Jul 02, 2026

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On this week's episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Claire and Grace talk with ACB of Texas member Bryan "Anthony" Chase Jr. regarding the Texas v. Kennedy lawsuit. The group also discusses the importance of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the impact that advocacy can have at the state and local level.

Link to Transcript

https://acbmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Transcript-Texas-v.-Kennedy-Advocacy-Update-Podcast.docx

Education, Transportation, and Benefits, Oh My! Jun 18, 2026

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Education, Transportation, and Benefits, Oh My!

June 18, 2026

On this week's episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Claire, Grace, and ACB Advocacy Intern Amanda Wickstrom discuss four recently introduced (or reintroduced) bills that ACB is tracking. They discuss the Same-Day Paratransit Innovation Act, the Cogswell-Macy Act, the We Can't Wait Act, and the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act.

Let's Talk About Voting. Jun 04, 2026

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On this week’s episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Grace Hart chats with Stephanie Flynt McEben of the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) and Cameron Lynch of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network about voting rights and the National Coalition on Accessible Voting. For those who may need a transcript of the podcast, please click on the link below.

https://acbmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Transcript-Lets-Talk-About-Voting-Podcast-Episode.docx

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