Speaking Out for the Blind

Speaking Out for the Blind


Latest Episodes

Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 277- Planet Fitness and Exercise Equipment Accessibility
November 05, 2021

We’ll learn more about how Planet Fitness, together with the American Council of the Blind, National Council on Independent Living, and the Paralyzed Veterans of America, or collectively called the Coalition of Inclusive Fitness, is going to expand access

Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 276- Enchanted Hills Camp Building Blind Ambition Campaign
October 29, 2021

The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco, California just reimagined a new Enchanted Hills Camp. Explaining the new campaign to fund it will be Enchanted Hills Camp Director Tony Fletcher.   To listen to this week’s “Speaking Ou

Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 275- ADA Compliant Absentee Ballots
October 22, 2021

WBAY-TV says that the Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired in Madison is pushing for change in accessible absentee ballots throughout the state. Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired Executive Director Denis Jess will shed s

Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 274- Guide Dogs and Public Transportation
October 15, 2021

Guide Dogs for the Blind has launched a short video to help make a more inclusive public transportation experience for the blind and guide dogs. Joining us to talk about the new video will be Guide Dogs for the Blind Director of Outreach and Advocacy Rabi

Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 273- NW Association for Blind Athletes
October 08, 2021

Northwest Association for Blind Athletes’ CEO Billy Henry explains how the organization offers sports opportunities to the blind.   To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: https://www.acbmedia.org/home/streams/, and choose one of the

Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 272- Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act
October 01, 2021

Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act- October 1st, 8PM Eastern (ACB Media 1) and Pacific (ACB Media 2) and repeats throughout the next seven days (go to https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/ for more details)   ACB’s Advocacy & Outreach Spe

Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 271 - Wearable Camera
September 24, 2021

We’ll learn, from study author Gang Luo, how a wearable device might help reduce collisions and accidents in the blind and visually impaired.   To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: https://www.acbmedia.org/home/streams/, and choos

Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 270 - Strive4You
September 10, 2021

STRIVE4You Co-Executive Directors Ricky Jones and Christy Ray joins us to explain how the organization helps the blind and visually impaired and people with other challenges build relationships, fit in with their peers, and be part of an inclusive society

Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 269 - Vispero
August 27, 2021

Vispero- August 27th, 8PM Eastern (ACB Media 1) and Pacific (ACB Media 2) and repeats throughout the next seven days (go to https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/ for more details)   Vispero is the globe’s largest assistive technology company for the

Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 268 - Skateboarding for the Blind
August 20, 2021

Skateboarding for the Blind- August 20th, 8PM Eastern (ACB Media 1) and Pacific (ACB Media 2) and repeats throughout the next seven days (go to https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/ for more details)   According to Calgary Herald, the blind and visua

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