20240629 1700 Sister Power Happy Hour Originally Broadcasted June 29, 2024, on ACB Media 3 Â Attendees joined ACB Women for another inspiring conversation featuring two wise women from our committee, Linda, and Linda! Facilitator: Rachel Schroeder, Assistive Technology Specialist and ACB Board Member, Springfield, IL. Presenters: Linda Yacks, Retired Secretary, Rogers, AR and Linda … Read more
20240627 1100 Judaism 101 Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2024, on ACB Media 4 Â Rabbi Andrew Goodman, the COO of JBI (Jewish Braille Institute) presented an introduction to Judaism workshop, focusing on exploring some basic tenets of Judaism and its yearly calendar of holidays. Questions were welcomed. Â Edited by: Brian McCallen
20230705 1430 MCAC-Did Helen Keller Exist-Rewriting history-its impact on the blind or visually impaired and other marginalized communities. Originally Broadcasted July 5, 2023, on ACB Media 4 Â Participants joined a panel as they explored the impact and consequences of removing different stories and experiences from our classes and libraries. Â Edited By: Â Darcy Burnard
20230705 1300 MCAC Luncheon-The Diversity of Chicago Originally Broadcasted July 5, 2023, on ACB Media 4 Â Chicago is a city shaped by the migration of people from around the world and across the nation. Participants joined us for a discussion of how race, class and ethnicity influenced the development of the city and its … Read more
20230704 1600 Conversation with World Blind Union President, Martine Abel-Williamson Originally Broadcasted July 4, 2023, on ACB Media 3 Â In addition to her role as World Blind Union President, Ms. Abel-Williamson is involved with several disability-related organizations in New Zealand and serves on the board of the Accessible Books Consortium, an initiative led by … Read more
20230704 1300 Voices-Wheres My Gate-Airline Accessibility Challenges and Opportunities Through a Global Lens Originally Broadcasted July 4, 2023, on ACB Media 4 Â We’ve all likely had both positive and challenging experiences when traveling by air. Participants heard the perspective of a blind airline executive with over 30 years of experience with various international airlines. … Read more
20230704 1300 A Perspective from the UK   ** Originally Broadcasted July 4, 2023, on ACB Media  Edited By: Doug Hunsinger**
IMPORTANT This podcast contains information that is particular to the LGBT+ community and contains mature content. Listener discretion is advised. There have never been so many ways to identify yourself, or for others to identify themselves as right now. But which words do you use to refer to others? and how do you know you’re … Read more
20230623 1000 Toward a World with Zero Barriers with Zero Project Originally Broadcasted June 23, 2023, on ACB Media 3 Â In partnership with the United Nations, in Vienna, the Zero Project, an initiative of Essl Foundation, finds and shares innovative solutions worldwide that improve the daily lives and legal rights of all persons with … Read more
20230622 1300 The Continuous Rise of Antisemitism and Anti-Zionism-The Situation and Solutions Originally Broadcasted June 22, 2023, on ACB Media 4 Â This workshop gave statistics from the Anti-Defamation League. Solutions were offered and events on college campuses were discussed. Everyone was welcome. Â Edited By:Â Michael Babcock