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**ACB Focus: Advocacy**

ACB Conference and Convention recordings of sessions of the Advocacy Track

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20240710 0700 AFB Breakfast Jul 10, 2024

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20240710 0700 AFB Breakfast Originally Broadcasted July 10, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Recorder Attendees joined the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) for our annual breakfast. Learn about the latest research impacting on our community and the success following the release of AFB's documentary film "Possibilities". AFB's President and CEO Eric Bridges was on hand to answer questions and share what's on the horizon for the coming year. Edited By: Doug Hunsinger

20240709 1430 Diabetes and Advocacy-American Diabetes Association and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Legislative Priorities for 2024 Jul 09, 2024

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20240709 1430 Diabetes and Advocacy-American Diabetes Association and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Legislative Priorities for 2024 Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2024, on ACB Media 3 We shared their respective organizations legislative priorities for 2024, inclusive of what is being done to make durable medical equipment, DME, fully accessible. Attendees joined ACB Diabetics in Action for what promised to be a stimulating conversation about advocating for the rights of individuals living with diabetes and vision loss! Facilitator: Claire Stanley Virginia Presenters: Clarissa Kemp Senior Director of Policy from formally JDRF, now Breakthrough T1D, LYNN STARR Chief Global Advocacy Officer, JDRF Washington DC. Edited By: Larry Gassman

20240708 1300 Self-Advocacy at Work Jul 08, 2024

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20240708 1300 Self-Advocacy at Work Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Recorder Through a mixture of presentation and guided role plays, attendees learned how to better communicate their needs and abilities to frazzled HR staff, techies, and overworked, under supported bosses. Edited By: Darcy Burnard

20240708 1030 Current Case Law on Issues Impacting People with Vision Loss Jul 08, 2024

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20240708 1030 Current Case Law on Issues Impacting People with Vision Loss Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2024, on ACB Media 3 Attendees joined a panel of disability rights attorneys as they discussed an array of issues from current case law that directly impacts the lives of people who are blind or have low vision. Participants were ready with questions about legal topics that relate specifically to people with vision loss. Edited By: John Gassman

20240708 0900 Bridging the Generational Gaps in Advocacy Jul 08, 2024

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20240708 0900 Bridging the Generational Gaps in Advocacy Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2024, on ACB Media 2 Intergenerational collaboration can lead to more inclusive and sustainable solutions by incorporating diverse perspectives and experiences. Attendees joined us as a generation-inclusive panel talked about their involvement with ACB, today's cultural/political climate, and how advocacy efforts might be adapted to incorporate these changes. During this session, NextGen leader Amanda selm and long-time ACB member Peter Altschul will engage in live conversations with ACB members who come from diverse backgrounds to gain a better understanding of their advocacy-related experiences and perspectives. Edited By: Mary Ann Grignon

20240708 0900 All Things Legislative Jul 08, 2024

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20240708 0900 All Things Legislative Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2024, on ACB Media 3 It is always a roller coaster ride when it comes to the world of federal legislation, and this year is no exception. Attendees joined ACB advocacy staff as they whirl us through the topsy-turvy landscape of federal legislation in 2024 as it relates to blindness and low vision. In addition, be ready to share any accomplishments that your affiliate had this year in working on state legislation. Edited By: Mary Ann Grignon

20240707 1430 The Supreme Court's Term in Review Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2024, on ACB Media 3 Jul 07, 2024

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20240707 1430 The Supreme Court's Term in Review Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2024, on ACB Media 3 Attendees learned from St. Mary's University Law School professor about the significant decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court in its 2023-24 term and its work. Presenter: Prof. Bill Piatt, San Antonio, TX Edited By: Mary Ann Grignon

20240628 1100 Mission Accessibility in India Jun 28, 2024

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20240628 1100 Mission Accessibility in India Originally Broadcasted June 28, 2024, on ACB Media 4 Attendees learned how a grassroots ecosystem founded by blind attorneys is increasing accessibility one website, app, and tourist monument at a time in a country with one of the highest populations of blind people in the world. Find out how Mission Accessibility is making change happen. Receive lessons and tips to apply in your own advocacy. Presenter: Amar Jain, corporate attorney and Co-Founder, Mission Accessibility, Mumbai, India. Edited By: Regina Marie Brink

20240627 1700 P.R.E.P for Successful Networking Jun 27, 2024

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20240627 1700 P.R.E.P for Successful Networking Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2024, on ACB Media 3 Attendees joined Chris Peterson, Swatha Nandhakumar, and Dianna Leonard as they helped us prepare for any networking event. They guided us through an interactive P.R.E.P session to learn how to plan, research, navigate an event, and pursue leads. Then join us at our in-person event on July 6th to practice what you've P.R.E.P'd and where various affiliate and ACB committee members will attend to network with. Edited By: Doug Hunsinger

20230704 1600 A Conversation with Uber Sep 17, 2023

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20230704 1600 A Conversation with Uber

Join representatives from Uber to learn how they are improving the rideshare experience for passengers with disabilities, including service dog handlers. Moderated by Clark Rachfal, ACBs, Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs.