ACB Advocacy Update
227 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis feed provides updates from the American Council of the Blind on its advocacy efforts.
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Advocacy Grab Bag Back in Session.
September 15, 2022 17:55 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBCongress is back in session, and so is the ACB Advocacy team! On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Clark and Swatha provide another round of updates for our listeners. Topics we cover include Rep. Sarbanes’ letter to the Department of Justice with over 30 supporting Congressional offices, ACB’s accessible at-home COVID test accessibility survey, the Federal Aviation Administration’s request for comments on airplane seat dimensions and safety, and an upcoming live event with the James...
A Chat with ACB’s Returning Board Members
August 19, 2022 20:22 - 58 minutes - 107 MBEpisode Description On this week’s episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Swatha meets with our two re-elected Board members from the 2022 National Convention, Jeff Thom and Koni Sims. She learns about their history with ACB, what they’re excited to work on in their new term as director, and advocacy issues important to them. Jeff and Koni also share advice for those interested in getting more involved in ACB leadership and in advocacy more broadly. Find out more at https://acb-advocacy-updat...
Post-Convention Advocacy Update Grab Bag
August 12, 2022 18:21 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBEpisode Description On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Clark and Swatha head into the August Congressional Recess with another round of advocacy updates. They cover the DOJ Uber settlement, updated COVID testing guidance, ACB's website accessibility action alert, a new AbilityOne subminimum wage rule, updated HHS and DOJ guidance on telehealth, Concept2, and Peloton. To file a rideshare service dog denial complaint with DOJ, visit: The Americans with Disabilities Act | Beta.ADA.go...
Meet ACB's New Board Members
August 05, 2022 15:29 - 1 hour - 146 MBEpisode Description On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Clark and Swatha speak with our three newly elected members of the ACB Board of Directors, Gabriel Lopez Kafati, Rachel Schroeder, and Terry Pacheco. They discuss their history with ACB, including why they became a member, their leadership experience, why they ran for a board position, their thoughts on our first ever hybrid convention, and advocacy issues they’re excited to work on. We also find a common theme within their sha...
How Many Braille Readers?
July 21, 2022 20:22 - 58 minutes - 54 MB# On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Clark and Swatha speak with Dr. Rebecca Sheffield (Education Programs Specialist at the US Department of Education) Dr. Frances Mary D’Andrea, (Assistant Professor of Practice at the University of Pittsburgh) and Sarah Chatfield,(Doctoral Candidate at Texas Tech University) about their recently published journal article “How Many Braille Readers? Policy, Politics, and Perception” examining data surrounding braille literacy in the United States. We...
More Accessible At Home COVID Tests.
July 14, 2022 22:31 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBEpisode Description On this episode of the Advocacy Update, we discuss the ongoing advocacy efforts to make at-home COVID-19 tests more accessible for people who are blind and low vision. Clark is joined by ACB President Dan Spoone and Immediate Past President Kim Charlson, and Deputy Director Jill Heemsker, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). To learn more and order your 12 free more accessible COVID-19 at home tests, ...
Artificial Intelligence and Algorithmic Discrimination in the Workplace
June 17, 2022 18:14 - 59 minutes - 110 MBEpisode Description On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Clark and Swatha speak with Christine Kim (Trial Attorney at the US Department of Justice Disability Rights Section) and Aaron Konopasky (Senior Attorney Advisor at the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) about the recent guidance on AI and algorithmic technology and disability-based discrimination in employment released by both agencies. They discuss what AI employment technology looks like, what disability-based discr...
Environmental Accessibility for Global Accessibility Awareness Day.
May 19, 2022 17:02 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBOn this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Clark and Swatha celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day by speaking with Tom Pey (Founder and CEO of Waymap) and Russ Myer (Executive Director of the Capital Region Nordic Alliance) about increasing the accessibility of the indoor and outdoor built environment through way finding services like Microsoft Soundscape and Waymap. We discuss the work Waymap and CRNA, through partnership with Soundscape, are doing, recent developments, and the imp...
Modernizing the AbilityOne Program.
May 12, 2022 21:13 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBModernizing the AbilityOne Program On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Clark and Swatha, with special guest ACB President Dan Spoone, speak with Kimberly Zeich, Acting Executive Director of the U.S. AbilityOne Commission, and two private citizen members of the Commission, Gabe Cazares and Bryan Bashin, about the AbilityOne program. We discuss ways to modernize the program, including the Commission’s Draft Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2022 to 2026, and ways to increase representat...
Post Leadership Conference Advocacy Updates Grab Bag
April 21, 2022 16:57 - 33 minutes - 60.9 MB# On this week’s episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Clark and Swatha return to provide an update on the 2022 legislative imperatives, and the work ACB and its partners in the disability community are doing on the 4 imperatives. We also provide updates on accessible at-home COVID-19 testing and the Ability-One program.
20220324 - Transit Advocacy at Different Levels of Government.
March 24, 2022 20:31 - 58 minutes - 108 MBOn this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, we revisit a session from the ACB Legislative Seminar. During this breakout session, ACB’s Transportation, and Pedestrian and Environmental Access Committees host a conversation with Beth Osborne, Director, Transportation for America. To review more content from the 2022 ACB D.C. Leadership Conference, please visit ACB’s YouTube channel. Find out more at https://acb-advocacy-update.pinecast.co
20220225 Legislative Imperative 4 – Communications and Video Accessibility Amendments Act
February 26, 2022 02:18 - 43 minutes - 60 MB20220225 Legislative Imperative 4 – Communications and Video Accessibility Amendments Act Join Clark one last time as he discusses our final 2022 legislative imperative, the Communications and Video Accessibility Amendments Act. Find out more at https://acb-advocacy-update.pinecast.co
20220224 Legislative Imperative 3 – Web and Application Accessibility
February 25, 2022 17:57 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MB20220224 Legislative Imperatives 3 – Web and Application Accessibility Clark and Swatha discuss our third imperative for 2022, the Website and Applications Accessibility Act. Listen Find out more at https://acb-advocacy-update.pinecast.co
ACB Celebrates Black History Month
February 24, 2022 22:14 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBOn this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Clark and Swatha celebrate Black History Month with Cheryl Cumings (Multicultural Affairs Committee Chair) and Reverend Ray Raysor (DCCB President). They discuss the meaning of the month, advocacy issues important to blind and visually impaired people of color, and opportunities within ACB to support and foster membership and leadership among members of color in ACB.
20220223 Legislative Imperative 2 – Medical Device Non-Visual Accessibility Act
February 24, 2022 16:27 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MB20220223 Legislative Imperative 2 – Medical Device Non-Visual Accessibility Act Clark and Swatha discuss and role play the second legislative imperative, the Medical Device Non-visual Accessibility Act. Find out more at https://acb-advocacy-update.pinecast.co
20220222 Legislative Imperative 1 – Exercise and Fitness for All Act
February 23, 2022 22:33 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MB20220222 Legislative Imperatives – Exercise and Fitness for All Act Clark and Swatha, ACB’s Advocacy and Governmental Affairs team, discuss the first legislative imperative for the DC Leadership Conference and Legislative Seminar, the Exercise and Fitness for All Act. Find out more at https://acb-advocacy-update.pinecast.co
Accessible COVID Testing and Leadership Conference Update
February 03, 2022 18:55 - 19.8 MBEpisode Description On this week’s episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Clark and Swatha discuss ACB’s advocacy efforts relating to accessible at-home COVID tests now available to order online and over the phone, and provide an update about ACB's 2022 DC Leadership Meetings. To order rapid at-home test kits free of charge, visit www.covidtests.gov or call 800-232-0233. To register for ACB’s 2022 DC Leadership Meetings, visit https://tinyurl.com/2022-DC-Leadership-Meetings or call the ACB Min...
Accessible Tech at the Consumer Electronics Show
January 21, 2022 18:35 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBEpisode Description On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Clark speaks with Steven Ewell, Executive Director, Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Foundation, and Matt Ater, Vice President, Vispero, about the accessible tech innovations at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). ACB attended CES as a guest of the CTA Foundation as part of the organization’s tenth year inviting accessibility leaders to CES. Tune in to hear about how consumer companies, both big and small, are making...
New Year, New Goals – DEI Edition
January 14, 2022 13:49 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBEpisode Description On this week’s episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, ACB Advocacy & Outreach Specialist Swatha Nandhakumar continues the New Year mini-series with Blind LGBT Pride International (BPI) President Gabriel Lopez Kafati and ACB Multicultural Affairs Committee (MCAC) Chair Cheryl Cumings. They discuss plans BPI and MCAC have for the year ahead as well as goals both organizations have for making ACB a more welcoming and inclusive place for people who are blind and have low vision...
New Year, New Goals for Health & Wellness
January 06, 2022 18:53 - 34 minutes - 63.4 MBEpisode Description On this week’s episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Swatha, ACB's Advocacy & Outreach Specialist, kicks off 2022 with Tom Tobin and Sheila Styron from ACB’s Get Up and Get Moving Campaign with a discussion of plans and goals the committee has for the year ahead.
ACB in 2021
December 23, 2021 20:54 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBOn this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Clark and Swatha, along with guests Dan Spoone (ACB President) and Eric Bridges (ACB Executive Director), look back on ACB’s accomplishments in 2021. We discuss our advocacy work, conventions and conferences, and community milestones. To support our ongoing advocacy efforts and the achievements and milestones yet to come, please make a donation by visiting: https://acb.org/donate.
Advocacy Holiday Grab Bag
December 16, 2021 23:44 - 37 minutes - 68.9 MBEpisode Notes Clark and Swatha provide another round of advocacy updates for listeners and members. Topics include Quest, ACB's Rideshare Refusal Survey, the Department of Justice lawsuit against Uber and settlement with Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Mass Transit District, Congressional activity, and ACB’s Leadership Conference and Legislative Seminar. To access the Rideshare Refusal Survey, visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZBSM6WC. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]....
International Advocacy
December 10, 2021 00:57 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBEpisode Description On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, ACB's Advocacy & Outreach Specialist Swatha speaks to Kim Charlson, President of the World Blind Union (WBU) North American and Caribbean Region, Meryl Shecter, ACB’s International Relations Committee Vice Chair, and Sandra Sermons, International Relations Committee member, about advocacy on behalf of the global blind community. If you’d like to get involved with or learn more about WBU, email Kim at [email protected]. To learn...
An Update Regarding CVS Pharmacy
December 02, 2021 23:39 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBEpisode Description On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, ACB's advocacy team, Clark and Swatha discuss two major updates regarding CVS and the disability community. They go into depth on the CVS v. Doe Supreme Court case and the rollout of Spoken RX, the company’s accessible prescription label solution.
National Diabetes Awareness Month Advocacy
November 25, 2021 20:57 - 1 hour - 152 MBOn this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Swatha and Clark participate in an ACB Community Event hosted by the Get Up and Get Moving Campaign and ACB Diabetics in Action. Hosted by ACBDA President, Tom Tobin, and ACBDA Advocacy Chair, Chris Gray, the program draws attention to the need for durable medical equipment to be made accessible and calls for our listeners, attendees, and members to contact their members of Congress in support of the Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act of 20...
This Is It! The Audio Description Awards Gala!
November 19, 2021 13:41 - 58 minutes - 108 MBEpisode Description On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, we preview the inaugural ACB Audio Description Awards Gala. Anthony Corona, host of Sunday Edition on the ACB Media Network, moderated a conversation previewing the Audio Description Awards Gala and what is in-store. To celebrate greatness and innovations in audio description, please join us at the Audio Description Awards Gala live on Thursday, Nov. 18, 7:30 pm, EST at www.adawardsgala.org.
ACB Celebrates Veterans Day
November 11, 2021 16:46 - 53 minutes - 98.1 MBEpisode Description On this week’s episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Clark and Swatha meet with Don Overton, Executive Director of Blinded Veterans Association (BVA), to discuss his role at BVA and the organization’s resources for blind and visually impaired veterans. They also discuss advocacy efforts by BVA, how both ACB and BVA can work together on key issues affecting the blind community, and how ACB and the broader public can support our veterans, including those with disabilities. ...
A Conversation with NCD
November 04, 2021 16:07 - 82.6 MBEpisode Notes On this week’s episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Clark and Swatha meet with Andrés Gallegos, Chair of the National Council on Disability (NCD), to discuss his role and his vision for the organization. We also talk about the impact of the pandemic on the blind and low vision community, and additional topics including the importance of information and web access, and accessible currency. Learn more about NCD by visiting www.ncd.gov.
Advocacy Trick or Treat.
October 28, 2021 17:45 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBOn this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Clark and Swatha provide another round of advocacy updates for our members and listeners. Topics we cover include: the Congressional budget reconciliation process; the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee hearing on the ADA; ACB advocacy issues in the news; the Accessible Pedestrian Signal lawsuit in New York; Social Security, and others. Please Click Here To complete the Air Travel Experiences of People with Disabilities Survey, and be sur...
Talking About Alt Text
October 21, 2021 17:36 - 58 minutes - 107 MBEpisode Description On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Clark and Swatha meet with ACB’s Multimedia Design Specialist Kelly Gasque and Nolan Trowe from Everyday Disabled to talk about alt text. They discuss what alt text is, why it’s important, and a potential project with ACB and Nolan about alt text. If you’d have ideas or suggestions for this project, email us at [email protected].
ACB Celebrates White Cane Safety Day
October 14, 2021 19:26 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBEpisode Description On this week's episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, ACB's Advocacy and Outreach Specialist Swatha Nandhakumar and ACB's Director of Development Tony Stephens speak with Koni Sims, South Dakota Association of the Blind President, about White Cane Safety Day on October 15th. We go into the history of the white cane, talk about its importance as a tool for independence and visibility, and discuss how the day ties into broader efforts for inclusion and equity, including ACB’s...
ACB at the M-Enabling Summit
October 07, 2021 19:12 - 29 minutes - 54.4 MBEpisode Description On this week’s episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Clark and Swatha meet with Katie Fredrick, ACB Board of Publications Chair, in person at the M-Enabling Summit in Arlington, VA. We discuss the key events at the summit, highlights from the past three days, and the joys of being at an actual in person conference after almost two years.
Celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Air Carrier Access Act
September 30, 2021 19:14 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBEpisode Description On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Clark and Swatha speak with an old friend of ACB, Claire Stanley, Public Policy Analyst at National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) and co-Chair of the ACB Transportation Committee, to discuss air travel accessibility and the Air Carrier Access Act’s (ACAA) 35th anniversary. They discuss the law’s relevance in today’s post ADA world, what the law means for blind and visually impaired travelers, and successes and areas of impro...
Advocacy Grab Bag
September 23, 2021 20:10 - 34.9 MBEpisode Description On this week's episode, Clark and Swatha return to the roots of the ACB Advocacy Update Podcast and provide a myriad of little updates relevant to ACB and our members. Topics we cover include Social Security, accessible voter registration, Discord, and Planet Fitness.
ACB Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
September 16, 2021 18:36 - 40 minutes - 74.9 MBEpisode Description On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Clark and Swatha speak with Guillermo Robles from ACB’s Multicultural Affairs Committee, and Gabriel Lopez Kafati from ACB’s International Relations Committee, about the month-long celebration of Hispanic heritage. Guillermo and Gabriel share what Hispanic Heritage Month means to them and their community, advocacy issues important to the blind Hispanic community, and ways ACB may be more inclusive of the Hispanic community and ...
Low Vision Devices Legislative Update
September 09, 2021 19:24 - 38.2 MBEpisode Description On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Clark and Swatha meet with Joe Nahra, Director of Government Relations at Powers Law, and co-Coordinator of the ITEM Coalition, to discuss legislative action surrounding Medicare Coverage of low vision devices. We revisit ACB’s Medicare Demonstration of Coverage for Low Vision Devices Act legislative imperative, discuss H.R. 4187, the Medicare Vision Act, and discuss current efforts to add low vision device coverage in the budg...
Get to Know Our DKM First Timers and A Scholarship Winner
September 02, 2021 17:51 - 54.9 MBEpisode Description On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Clark and Swatha meet with the 2021 DKM First Timers, Belinda Collins and Kaila Allen, and one of this year’s scholarship winners, Bhavya Shah. We talk to them about getting and staying involved in ACB, their experiences advocating for themselves both personally and professionally, and ask them for advice on getting involved in advocacy efforts both independently and through ACB.
ACB Supports the Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act
August 26, 2021 17:24 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBEpisode Description On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Clark and Swatha, along with guest Tom Tobin discuss the Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act (H.R. 4853). We talk about how requiring medical device accessibility will enable people who are blind and experiencing vision loss to take control of their health. ACB urges all of our members and friends to contact their members of Congress in support of H.R. 4853.
ACB Supports the Exercise and Fitness for All Act
August 19, 2021 17:30 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBEpisode Description On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Clark and Swatha discuss the reintroduction of the Exercise and Fitness for All Act (H.R. 4756/S. 2504) with guest Sheila Styron, ACB’s Transportation Committee Chair. We share the details of this important legislation, how it relates to ACB’s Get Up and Get Moving campaign, and urge all ACB members and friends to contact their members of Congress in support of the Exercise and Fitness for All Act.
Newly Elected ACB Officer and Board Members
August 12, 2021 19:43 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBEpisode Description On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Swatha and Clark speak with the ACB officer and board members who were newly elected in ACB’s first-ever virtual elections this July. Joining them for the conversation are ACB First Vice President Deb Cook Lewis, and Board Members Koni Sims, Kenneth Semien, and Chris Bell. Our guests share what drew them to ACB, their personal advocacy experience, and why they are excited to take on their new roles.
Audio Description and Streaming Services: Part 2
August 09, 2021 14:28 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBEpisode Description On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, we feature the second installment of a panel discussion from the ACB Conference and Convention. Carl Richardson, co-Chair of ACB’s Audio Description Project speaks with representatives from major streaming services to discuss their product’s, programming, services, and offerings. Featured guests include: Melanie Goodman, HULU; Martha Heller, Viacom CBS, Paramount+; Sarah Herrlinger, Apple, TV+; Daniel Kocmarek, Sr., Amazon, Pri...
Audio Description and Streaming Services, Part 1 of 2
July 29, 2021 16:36 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBEpisode Notes On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, we feature the first installment of a panel discussion from the ACB Conference and Convention. Carl Richardson, co-Chair of ACB’s Audio Description Project speaks with representatives from major streaming services to discuss their product’s, programming, services, and offerings. Featured guests include: Melanie Goodman, HULU; Martha Heller, Viacom CBS, Paramount+; Sarah Herrlinger, Apple, TV+; Daniel Kocmarek, Sr., Amazon, Prime Vide...
ACB 60th Anniversary
July 16, 2021 13:30 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBEpisode Description Help us celebrate this milestone, as we launch a goal to raise $60,000 for 60 years of success: what we are calling our $60k for 60 Campaign. Since our founding in 1961, ACB continues to strive to make an impact with important advocacy efforts and value to our community. We continue to fight for not only accessibility but pushing forward equality, diversity, and inclusion for all of those living with vision loss across the country. Of course, we could not do this work al...
Convention Health & Wellness Track and Get Up & Get Moving
July 09, 2021 12:42 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBEpisode Description On this edition of the ACB Advocacy Update, Clark and Swatha highlight the Health & Wellness Track of programming at the 2021 ACB Conference and Convention. Integral to the Health and Wellness Track is the launch of the ACB Get Up & Get Moving campaign on Saturday, July 17. Joining us to discuss the Get Up & Get Moving campaign, and the plethora of sessions included in the Health and Wellness Track this year, are Tom Tobin, Chair of the Get Up & Get Moving Steering Commi...
Convention Entertainment Track
July 01, 2021 23:38 - 49 minutes - 57.1 MBEpisode Description Join ACB’s advocacy team, Clark and Swatha, as they highlight the entertainment track of the 2021 ACB Conference and Convention. Whether in-person or virtual, the ACB Conference and Convention is an opportunity for family and community to come together in a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment. Also participating in this conversation are ACB’s President, Dan Spoone, and ACB’s Convention Coordinator, Janet Dickelman, and we want you to join us for this year’s confe...
ACB Advocacy Update: ACB Conference and Convention Technology Track
June 24, 2021 17:05 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBEpisode Description On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Clark and Swatha preview the Technology Track of programming for the 2021 ACB Conference and Convention. They are joined by Jeff Bishop, Chair of ACB’s Information Access Committee. To register and join the conversation at the ACB Conference and Convention, please visit: www.acbconvention.org. Registration closes this Monday, June 28th, so make sure to register soon!
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Convention Track
June 17, 2021 19:05 - 52 minutes - 50 MBEpisode Description On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Clark and Swatha highlight the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion track of programming at the 2021 ACB Conference and Convention. We are joined by Peggy Garret, Chair of ACB’s Multicultural Affairs Committee, and Gabriel Lopez Kafati, President of Blind LGBTQ Pride International. To join us and learn more about this year’s ACB Conference and Convention, please visit: www.acbconvention.org.
ACB Convention Transportation Track
June 10, 2021 19:23 - 55 minutes - 52 MBEpisode Notes On Tuesday, June 8, AT 3pm EDT, ACB’s advocacy team members, Clark and Swatha, hosted a live episode of the ACB Advocacy Update about the interactive transportation programming on offer at this year’s virtual ACB Conference and Convention. Clark and Swatha were joined by leaders of ACB’s Transportation and Environmental Access Committees. In addition to the conference and convention programming, they discussed several transportation-related advocacy issues important to ACB and...
Audio Description Convention Track
June 03, 2021 19:47 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBEpisode Description On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Clark and Swatha highlight the programming being offered by the Audio Description Project at the 60th ACB Conference and Convention. ACB’s Immediate Past President, Kim Charlson, and ACB’s ADP Coordinator, Jo Lynn Bailey Page join the podcast to share the programming and panelists being featured at the convention. Following the podcast conversation, stay tuned to hear an important announcement on the first ever AD Gala! To regi...
Global Accessibility Awareness Day Special Event
May 27, 2021 19:08 - 57 minutes - 53 MBEpisode Description On this week's episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, we revisit the ACB special event celebrating the 10th-anniversary of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). ACB's Executive Director Eric Bridges led a conversation with digital accessibility leaders Jennison Asuncion (Co-founder of GAAD and Head of Accessibility Engineering Evangelism at LinkedIn) and Mike Shebanek (Head of Accessibility at Facebook). Together, Eric, Jennison and Mike took a look back at the growth ...