20260309 Legislative Seminar - Afternoon

Originally Broadcasted March 9, 2026, on ACB Media 8

·      Autonomous Vehicle Panel

o   Many of us in the blind and low vision community are excited for the potential opportunities brought about by autonomous vehicles. This panel discussed the policies being created at the state and federal level that impact access to autonomous vehicles.

§  AVIA, Jeff Farrah

§  Waymo

§  Zoox, Rachel Rathore

o   Responding to the Administrative and Legislative Branches

o   Knowing exactly how to speak to the federal government, whether it is through an official agency notice or through conversations with our Congressmembers, can be difficult. We want to know how best to approach such opportunities. Our two speakers have experience in applicable agencies and on Capitol Hill and walked us through best practices in such advocacy.

§  Jennifer Mathis, Bazelon CenterMichael Barnett, Powers Law

·      Sponsor**’**s Presentation

·      Federal Panel

o   Several representatives of different agencies shared with us current agency work that impacts on the lives of people who are blind or have low vision. There was also time for Q\&A.

§  Kimie Eacobacci, NCD

§  Sachin Pavithran, U.S. Access Board

§  Molly Burgdorf, FCC

§  Alex Taday, DOT

§  Jason Yasner, NLS

·      Hill Etiquette and Closing

o   We always like to close the Legislative Seminar with time to talk about how to best conduct yourself when visiting Capitol Hill. We went through the “Do’s and Don’ts” of how to act when visiting your congress members.

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20260309 Legislative Seminar - Morning

Originally Broadcasted March 9, 2026, on ACB Media 8

·      Introductions and 2026 Imperatives

o   Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act: Stephanie Enyart, AFB

o   Communications, Video and Technology Accessibility Act: Zainab Alkebsi, Deaf Equality

o   Medical Devices Nonvisual Accessibility Act: Justin Young, NFB

·      Sponsor**’**s Presentation

o   New Staff and Departments - ACB is in an exciting time of change and growth. We have established new programs and are introducing new staff members. This time will be spent talking about such additions.

§  Kolby Garrison, Accessibility Consulting and Compliance Services Coordinator

§  Grace Hart, Advocacy and Accessibility Operations Administrator

§  Legal Counsel

·      Advocating at the State and Local Levels

o   Advocacy does not always have to be done in Washington, D.C. In fact, based on different variables, advocacy at the state level might be more appropriate. Our panelists talked about different forms of advocacy at the state level.

o   Moderator: Ron Brooks, Arizona

§  Chris Bell, Minnesota

§  Jeff Thom, California

§  Steve Heesen, Wisconsin

·      Speak4 Presentation

o   The Speak4 platform has become extremely popular with ACB members since the spring of 2025. We talked through how to use the service. Then, we explored how affiliates can also use the service. We had testimonials from two affiliate leaders: Lori Trujillo Roush, ICUB, and Kim Reese, MCB.

·      Sponsor**’**s Presentation

·      Keynote Speaker: Kristin Stitcher, formerly of the Disability Rights Section of the Department of Justice

o   Ms. Stitcher worked in the Disability Rights Section when the Department promulgated the Title II website regulations we all advocated for. She will share her experience from the inside as they excitedly worked on the regulations.

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20260308 Presidents’ Meeting – Afternoon

Originally Broadcasted March 8, 2026, on ACB Media 8

·      Announcements and Sponsors

·      Building the Bridge: Member Orientation as a Leadership Strategy – Kenneth Semien Sr., Second Vice President, ACB and Matt Selm, Membership Chair of ACB Next Generation

o   Presenting the new member orientation framework developed for the 2025 ACB of Texas that introduces new members to the roles the chapter, state and special-interest affiliates, and national organization play in their membership experience, from onboarding to opportunities for engagement.

·      Sponsor’s Presentation

·      Purpose to Progress: Introducing the Affiliate Strength Scorecard – Cindy Hollis, Manager of Membership Engagement

o   Sharing a guided framework for affiliate boards to engage in thoughtful self-reflection, highlight strengths and shared needs, and summarized insights with ACB to help shape meaningful, long-term support strategies.

·      Sponsor’s Presentation

·      From Vision to Action: Leading with Confidence, Clarity, and Collective Strength – Cindy Hollis & Kenneth Semien Sr.

o   Being an affiliate president means more than running meetings — it means shaping culture, building trust, and helping others step into leadership with confidence. This interactive session equips presidents with tools to make sound decisions, strengthen board teamwork, welcome new members into a leadership pipeline, and build affiliates that are resilient, engaged, and future focused.

·      Closing Remarks – Deb Cook Lewis, ACB President

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20260308 Presidents’ Meeting-Morning

Originally Broadcasted March 8, 2026, on ACB Media 8

·      Welcome and Announcements-Overview of the Day: Deb Cook Lewis, ACB President

·      Introducing ACB’s Legacy & Future Readiness Initiative: Kate Vendemio and Casey Tesfaye, Mount Vernon Consulting

o   Our consultants will explain the work they are doing to help ACB determine and move into our future and will have a fun and thoughtful experience for participants as we continue to gather information from our members.

·      For Virtual listeners, a review of the Legislative Imperatives and Advocacy Update episode 

·      Step-By-Step Guide to Using FreeWill

o   This presentation introduces FreeWill, a secure and easy-to-use online tool that helps you create a legally valid will at no cost. The platform works with screen readers and keyboard navigation, making it usable for people who are blind or have low vision.

o   Participants will receive a clear overview of how the tool works, what information is needed, and how to include support for the American Council of the Blind if they choose. Time will be provided for questions to ensure everyone feels confident taking the next step in their legacy planning.

·      Keynote Speaker: Jamie Dean

o   Jamie Dean leads Microsoft’s Accessibility Legal practice, where he supports the business in influencing, interpreting, and implementing the many global accessibility laws that apply to Microsoft’s products and services. Outside Microsoft, Jamie currently serves on the boards for the American Foundation for the Blind, Academy for the Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals, and Disability Rights North Carolina. Prior to joining Microsoft, Jamie spent more than a decade as a business litigation attorney handling state and federal cases of all sorts. In 2008, Jamie won a silver medal in rowing in the Paralympic Games and, while he has retired from rowing, he still loves the outdoors and stays active hiking and traveling with his wife and their four children.

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20260209 The Hispanic Table - La Mesa Hispana

Originally Broadcasted February 9, 2026, on ACB Media 5

Participants were invited to gather around the Hispanic table! Tortillas, arepas, tamales, guacamole, and any dish you like from the Hispanic gastronomy. Let us talk about our favorite Hispanic foods. You do not have to bring a recipe, just your ideas and your appetite! Esta es una invitación para que todos nos

reunamos alrededor de la mesa Hispana! Tortillas, arepas, tamales, guacamole, y cualquier platillo de la gastronomía Hispana que ustedes gusten. Hablemos

acerca de nuestras comidas Hispanas favoritas. No es necesario traer una receta; ¡solamente sus ideas y su apetito!

Sponsored by:

Multi-Cultural Affairs Committee

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Audio recordings of the 2026 Legislative Imperatives, The 3 Imperatives are first read in English followed by the 3 in Spanish.

- The Communications Video and Technology Accessibility Act

- The Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act

- The Websites and Software Applications Accessibility ACT

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20260112 Welcome to 2026 – Bienvenido a 2026

Originally broadcasted January 12, 2026 on ACB Media 5

Participants joined in this first Spanish call of 2026. They shared their ideas and suggestions. What topics would you like for us to cover here? Do you want to learn more about ACB and its affiliates? Do you want to socialize more? Please let us know and become a part of ACB’s Hispanic Community! Acompáñanos en ésta primer llamada en Español de 2026! Comparte tus ideas y sugerencias. Qué temas te gustaría cubrir aquí? Te gustaría aprender más acerca de ACB y sus afiliados? Te gustaría socializar má? Por favor, déjanos saber y ven a formar parte de la Comunidad Hispana de ACB!

Sponsored by:

Multi Cultural Affairs Committee

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2025 American Council of the Blind Audio Description Gala - Spanish

Audio Description Project

November 13, 2025

Join us for the 2025 AD Awards Gala! We honor people and organizations that help make film, tv, and video games more accessible. And we\'ll announce the winners of the AD People\'s Choice Awards.

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20251013 Hispanic Heritage Celebrations - Celebraciones del Mes de la Hispanidad Originally Broadcasted October 13, 2025, on ACB Media 7 Participants celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with Community! Celebremos el Mes de la Hispanidad en Comunidad! Sponsored by: Multi-Cultural Affairs Committee

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20250923 Remarkable Hispanic Figures - Figures Hispanas de Renombre Originally Broadcasted September 23, 2025, on ACB Media 6 Do you know of a remarkable Hispanic figure? Within the history of the United States? Within your own community? Participants joined us so we can all share how Hispanic individuals have had a positive impact in the history of our country, the history of ACB, or your own history! Conocesalguna figura Hispana de renombre? ¿En la historia de los Estados Unidos? ¿En tu propia comunidad? Participa para que compartamos acerca de todas aquellas personas de orígen Hispano que han ejercido un impacto positivo en la historia de nuestro país, en la historia de ACB, o en tu propia historia! Sponsored by: Multi-Cultural Affairs Committee

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