ACB Focus: Advocacy

20250709 1430 Advocacy Bootcamp Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2025, on ACB Media 2   Advocacy can look like a lot of things, there is no right or wrong way to do it. This session talked through the structure of our government to understand the various platforms in which to advocate through. Then, the discussion expanded … Read more

20250708 1600 You May be Missing Out on Services for Seniors Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2025, on ACB Media 3   Benefits Counseling, Medicare Enrollment, Home Delivered Meals, Fall Prevention Exercises. These are just a sampling of the programs and services which may be available free in your community from a Senior Center or Area … Read more

20250707 1300 The ABCs of Advocacy-Parts 1 and 2 Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2025, on ACB Media   Participants joined us for an interactive session exploring the fundamental principles of advocacy, what it is, why it matters, and how you can make an impact. Whether it’s at the local, state, or national level, advocacy is … Read more

20250707 1300 The Supreme Court Term in Review Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2025, on ACB Media 3   Participants found out from St. Mary’s University Law School professor about the significant decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court in its 2024-25 term and its work generally.   Presenter: Professor Bill Piatt, San Antonio, Texas

20250706 1430 Issues in Immigration Today Originally Broadcasted July 6, 2025, on ACB Media 3   Participants heard from a lawyer with decades of experience about the host of matters affecting immigration into the U.S.   Presenter: Oliver J. Langstadt, Miami, Florida   Co-sponsored by AAVIA and IRC

20250706 1300 Are We Meeting the Needs of Seniors with Vision Loss Originally Broadcasted July 6, 2025, on ACB Media 2   AAVL examined specialized services for blind or low vision seniors in Texas and looked more generally at innovative ways to bridge the enormous level of unmet needs in our nation for these services. … Read more

20250706 0900 Update on Legislation Originally Broadcasted July 6, 2025, on ACB Media 3   Participants joined ACB Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs, Claire Stanley, as she provided a look at 2025 federal legislation of concern to people with vision loss. She covered not only those items in which ACB has been involved, but … Read more

20250626 1600 Update on Legal Advocacy Impacting People with Disabilities Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2025 on ACB Media 3   Participants learned about the legal landscape in what many on all sides of the political spectrum view as an unprecedented period in our history. Experts in disability advocacy law covered a spectrum of issues important … Read more

20240710 1430 To Advocate and Educate, The History of Activism in Jacksonville Originally Broadcasted July 10, 2024, on ACB Media 3 Attendees continued with us on our odyssey through the history of Jacksonville. Participants interacted with a panel of diverse voices shaping the community of Jacksonville today, "the new, bold city of the south."   … Read more

20240710 1430 Advocacy Bootcamp 101 Originally Broadcasted July 10, 2024, on ACB Media 2 This session explored how a person can advocate for themselves individually, or how a larger group can advocate at a local or national level to bring about widespread change. Advocacy can occur at an individual level, work to advance change in … Read more