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ACB Advocacy Update

ACB Advocacy Update

By: American Council of the Blind
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Summary

 This feed provides updates from the American Council of the Blind on its advocacy efforts.Copyright © 2020 American Council of the Blind Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • 20260507 - ACB Advocacy Update - Using the Tools We Have to Advocate.

    20260507 - ACB Advocacy Update - Using the Tools We Have to Advocate.
    May 7 2026
    On this week’s episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Claire speaks with Jason Eckert from VisionServe Alliance about a meeting they both attended with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The meeting brought together numerous blindness advocates to call for the rescission of a long lasting agency policy that prevents Medicare recipients from receiving coverage to purchase assistive technology with lenses.
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    33 mins
  • An Active Day on Capitol Hill

    An Active Day on Capitol Hill
    Apr 23 2026
    On this week’s episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Claire and Grace speak with a member of our California affiliate about her experiences on Hill Day. ACB members count many steps as they walk from office to office as they visit their congressional representatives and senators each year on Hill Day. Regina Brink offers a first-hand experience as she recalls the experience she had this year.
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    25 mins
  • Making Fonts Accessible

    Making Fonts Accessible
    Apr 9 2026
    This week, Claire speaks with two of our leaders from our low vision affiliate to discuss a letter sent to the State Department surrounding a new font policy. It is easy to forget that font selections can easily impact persons with low vision.
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    25 mins
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