Washington D.C. News and Information

On this episode of Change Makers, we’re heading to Washington, D.C. to hear the latest news from Capitol Hill, more about APH’s recent testimony before the Labor, Health and Human Services, Appropriations subcommittee, and what you can do to stay involved and make a difference.

On this episode (in order of appearance)

NarratorSara Brown, APH Public Relations ManagerPaul Schroeder, APH Vice President Impact and OutreachJohn Pare, Executive Director for Advocacy and Policy for National Federation of the BlindClark Rachfal, Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs for American Council of the Blind Laura Kaloi,  Partner at Stride Policy Solutions, LLC 

Additional Links 

Paul Schroeder at Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related AgenciesFind Your RepresentativeCongress WebsiteThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Guidance on Web Accessibility and the ADAS.4998 - Websites and Software Applications Accessibility ActH.R.9021 - Websites and Software Applications Accessibility ActAdvocacy - American Council of the BlindH.R.1328 - Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act of 2023H.R.4853 - Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act of 2021Schakowsky Reintroduces Legislation to Guarantee Home-Use Medical Devices are Accessible to Blind and Low Vision AmericansS.5121 - Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2022S.3238 - Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment ActScott, Casey, McMorris Rodgers, Daines to Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Help Workers with Disabilities Find Good-Paying JobsOSEP UpdateNational Federation of the Blind 2023 Legislative PrioritiesACB Legislative ImperativesATAP

Emails

Advocacy - American Council of the BlindJohn Pare email