ACB Focus: Diversity Equity and Inclusion

20240709 1300 Refugee Can Be Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2024, on ACB Media 4   Attendees heard the inspiring immigration and service journey of Chantale Zuzi, a recent ACB scholarship recipient. From a refugee in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to an accomplished young woman committed to serving others. Participants learned how Chantale triumphed … Read more

20240707 1300 Journey of a Blind Pakistani Lawyer Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2024, on ACB Media 3   Attendees learned what it’s like to live and work in Pakistan through one man’s recent journey to become an attorney. Participants learned about the role of culture and family, challenges, and successes, and more. Presenter: Syed Waqas … Read more

20240706 0800 The Flight to Freedom-Stories About the Southbound Underground Railway that Led to St. Augustine Originally Broadcasted July 6, 2024, on ACB Media 2   Attendees discovered the Flight to Freedom story of men, women and children who risked their lives to secure freedom for themselves and their families as they traveled the "southbound … Read more

20240629 1700 Sister Power Happy Hour Originally Broadcasted June 29, 2024, on ACB Media 3   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   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.   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   Participants joined a panel as they explored the impact and consequences of removing different stories and experiences from our classes and libraries.   Edited By:  Darcy Burnard

20230705 1300 MCAC Luncheon-The Diversity of Chicago Originally Broadcasted July 5, 2023, on ACB Media 4   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   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   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**