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Speaking Out for the Blind
By Brian McCallen
FAQs about Speaking Out for the Blind:
How many episodes does Speaking Out for the Blind have?
The podcast currently has 185 episodes available.
Speaking Out for the Blind episodes:
December 04, 2021Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 280- The Touch Card The Touch Card- December 3rd, 8PM Eastern (ACB Media 1) and repeats throughout the next seven days (go to https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/ for more details)
According to Westchester & Fairfield County Business Journals, Mastercard has unveiled the Touch Card, a new accessible credit card just for the blind and visually impaired. Joining us to talk about how the Touch Card will help the blind and visually impaired purchase products more easily is Raja Rajammar, Mastercard’s Chief Marketing and Communications Officer.To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: https://www.acbmedia.org/home/streams/, and choose one of the links under the heading “ACB Media 1 – Mainstream,” or call 1-518-906-1820, and when prompted, press “1” for ACB Media 1. You may also listen to the program live on the ACB Link mobile app. For more information, go to http://link.acb.org. Show archive page is at https://speaking-out-for-the-blind.pinecast.co/.How to access ACB Media 1 on Amazon Alexa:From your Alexa-enabled device first Enable the skill by saying:1. Approach your Alexa device and issue this command: “Alexa, Delete Everything I’ve Ever Said on this device”
Please Note: This will need to be done on each Alexa device in your home.2. Wait 30 seconds and then say: “Alexa, Open ACB Media”The new ACB Media skill will launch.As a reminder, ask for the name of the stream that you would like to hear. The list below are the names for each of the ACB Media stream designations:- ACB Mainstream is now ACB 1
Facebook page is at Speaking Out for the Blind and Twitter page is at SpeakOutfortheBlind (you may also access this at SpeakOutBlind).
For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-280-the-touch-card...more November 20, 2021Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 279- blindDANCE BlindDANCE founder Ben Fox joins us to explain how this rewarding organization provides training and opportunities for the blind and visually impaired who want to work in the film industry.
To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: https://www.acbmedia.org/home/streams/, and choose one of the links under the heading “ACB Media 1 – Mainstream,” or call 1-518-906-1820, and when prompted, press “1” for ACB Media 1. You may also listen to the program live on the ACB Link mobile app. For more information, go to http://link.acb.org. Show archive page is at https://speaking-out-for-the-blind.pinecast.co/.How to access ACB Media 1 on Amazon Alexa:From your Alexa-enabled device first Enable the skill by saying:1. Approach your Alexa device and issue this command: “Alexa, Delete Everything I’ve Ever Said on this device”
Please Note: This will need to be done on each Alexa device in your home.2. Wait 30 seconds and then say: “Alexa, Open ACB Media”The new ACB Media skill will launch.As a reminder, ask for the name of the stream that you would like to hear. The list below are the names for each of the ACB Media stream designations:- ACB Mainstream is now ACB 1
Facebook page is at Speaking Out for the Blind and Twitter page is at SpeakOutfortheBlind (you may also access this at SpeakOutBlind).
For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-279-blinddance...more November 13, 2021Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 278- ACB 2021 Audio Description Awards Gala The American Council of the Blind’s Director of Development Tony Stephens joins us to talk about ACB’s 2021 Audio Description Awards Gala and how the event will honor major achievements that paved the way for creating the audio description standard.
To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: https://www.acbmedia.org/home/streams/, and choose one of the links under the heading “ACB Media 1 – Mainstream,” or call 1-518-906-1820, and when prompted, press “1” for ACB Media 1. You may also listen to the program live on the ACB Link mobile app. For more information, go to http://link.acb.org. Show archive page is at https://speaking-out-for-the-blind.pinecast.co/.How to access ACB Media 1 on Amazon Alexa:From your Alexa-enabled device first Enable the skill by saying:1. Approach your Alexa device and issue this command: “Alexa, Delete Everything I’ve Ever Said on this device”
Please Note: This will need to be done on each Alexa device in your home.2. Wait 30 seconds and then say: “Alexa, Open ACB Media”The new ACB Media skill will launch.As a reminder, ask for the name of the stream that you would like to hear. The list below are the names for each of the ACB Media stream designations:- ACB Mainstream is now ACB 1
Facebook page is at Speaking Out for the Blind and Twitter page is at SpeakOutfortheBlind (you may also access this at SpeakOutBlind).
For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-278-audio-description-awards-gala...more November 06, 2021Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 277- Planet Fitness and Exercise Equipment Accessibility 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 to accessible exercise equipment.
To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: https://www.acbmedia.org/home/streams/, and choose one of the links under the heading “ACB Media 1 – Mainstream,” and “ACB Media 2 – Mainstream 2;” or call 1-518-906-1820, and when prompted, press “1” for ACB Media 1 or press “2” for ACB Media 2. You may also listen to the program live on the ACB Link mobile app. For more information, go to http://link.acb.org. Show archive page is at https://speaking-out-for-the-blind.pinecast.co/.How to access ACB Media 1 and ACB Media 2 on Amazon Alexa:From your Alexa-enabled device first Enable the skill by saying:1. Approach your Alexa device and issue this command: “Alexa, Delete Everything I’ve Ever Said on this device”
Please Note: This will need to be done on each Alexa device in your home.2. Wait 30 seconds and then say: “Alexa, Open ACB Media”The new ACB Media skill will launch.As a reminder, ask for the name of the stream that you would like to hear. The list below are the names for each of the ACB Media stream designations:- ACB Mainstream is now ACB 1
- ACB Mainstream 2 is now ACB 2
Facebook page is at Speaking Out for the Blind and Twitter page is at SpeakOutfortheBlind (you may also access this at SpeakOutBlind).
For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-277-planet-fitness-and-exercise-equipment-accessibility...more October 30, 2021Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 276- Enchanted Hills Camp Building Blind Ambition Campaign 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 Out for the Blind,” go to: https://www.acbmedia.org/home/streams/, and choose one of the links under the heading “ACB Media 1 – Mainstream,” and “ACB Media 2 – Mainstream 2;” or call 1-518-906-1820, and when prompted, press “1” for ACB Media 1 or press “2” for ACB Media 2. You may also listen to the program live on the ACB Link mobile app. For more information, go to http://link.acb.org. Show archive page is at https://speaking-out-for-the-blind.pinecast.co/.How to access ACB Media 1 and ACB Media 2 on Amazon Alexa:From your Alexa-enabled device first Enable the skill by saying:1. Approach your Alexa device and issue this command: “Alexa, Delete Everything I’ve Ever Said on this device”
Please Note: This will need to be done on each Alexa device in your home.2. Wait 30 seconds and then say: “Alexa, Open ACB Media”The new ACB Media skill will launch.As a reminder, ask for the name of the stream that you would like to hear. The list below are the names for each of the ACB Media stream designations:- ACB Mainstream is now ACB 1
- ACB Mainstream 2 is now ACB 2
Facebook page is at Speaking Out for the Blind and Twitter page is at SpeakOutfortheBlind (you may also access this at SpeakOutBlind).
For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-276-enchanted-hills-camp-building-blind-ambition-campaign...more October 23, 2021Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 275- ADA Compliant Absentee Ballots 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 some light on this important accessibility issue.
To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: https://www.acbmedia.org/home/streams/, and choose one of the links under the heading “ACB Media 1 – Mainstream,” and “ACB Media 2 – Mainstream 2;” or call 1-518-906-1820, and when prompted, press “1” for ACB Media 1 or press “2” for ACB Media 2. You may also listen to the program live on the ACB Link mobile app. For more information, go to http://link.acb.org. Show archive page is at https://speaking-out-for-the-blind.pinecast.co/.How to access ACB Media 1 and ACB Media 2 on Amazon Alexa:From your Alexa-enabled device first Enable the skill by saying:1. Approach your Alexa device and issue this command: “Alexa, Delete Everything I’ve Ever Said on this device”
Please Note: This will need to be done on each Alexa device in your home.2. Wait 30 seconds and then say: “Alexa, Open ACB Media”The new ACB Media skill will launch.As a reminder, ask for the name of the stream that you would like to hear. The list below are the names for each of the ACB Media stream designations:- ACB Mainstream is now ACB 1
- ACB Mainstream 2 is now ACB 2
Facebook page is at Speaking Out for the Blind and Twitter page is at SpeakOutfortheBlind (you may also access this at SpeakOutBlind).
For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-275-ada-compliant-absentee-ballots...more October 16, 2021Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 274- Guide Dogs and Public Transportation 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 Rabih Dow.
To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: https://www.acbmedia.org/home/streams/, and choose one of the links under the heading “ACB Media 1 – Mainstream,” and “ACB Media 2 – Mainstream 2;” or call 1-518-906-1820, and when prompted, press “1” for ACB Media 1 or press “2” for ACB Media 2. You may also listen to the program live on the ACB Link mobile app. For more information, go to http://link.acb.org. Show archive page is at https://speaking-out-for-the-blind.pinecast.co/.How to access ACB Media 1 and ACB Media 2 on Amazon Alexa:From your Alexa-enabled device first Enable the skill by saying:1. Approach your Alexa device and issue this command: “Alexa, Delete Everything I’ve Ever Said on this device”
Please Note: This will need to be done on each Alexa device in your home.2. Wait 30 seconds and then say: “Alexa, Open ACB Media”The new ACB Media skill will launch.As a reminder, ask for the name of the stream that you would like to hear. The list below are the names for each of the ACB Media stream designations:- ACB Mainstream is now ACB 1
- ACB Mainstream 2 is now ACB 2
Facebook page is at Speaking Out for the Blind and Twitter page is at SpeakOutfortheBlind (you may also access this at SpeakOutBlind).
For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-274-guide-dogs-and-public-transportation...more October 09, 2021Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 273- NW Association for Blind Athletes 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 links under the heading “ACB Media 1 – Mainstream,” and “ACB Media 2 – Mainstream 2;” or call 1-518-906-1820, and when prompted, press “1” for ACB Media 1 or press “2” for ACB Media 2. You may also listen to the program live on the ACB Link mobile app. For more information, go to http://link.acb.org. Show archive page is at https://speaking-out-for-the-blind.pinecast.co/.How to access ACB Media 1 and ACB Media 2 on Amazon Alexa:From your Alexa-enabled device first Enable the skill by saying:1. Approach your Alexa device and issue this command: “Alexa, Delete Everything I’ve Ever Said on this device”
Please Note: This will need to be done on each Alexa device in your home.2. Wait 30 seconds and then say: “Alexa, Open ACB Media”The new ACB Media skill will launch.As a reminder, ask for the name of the stream that you would like to hear. The list below are the names for each of the ACB Media stream designations:- ACB Mainstream is now ACB 1
- ACB Mainstream 2 is now ACB 2
Facebook page is at Speaking Out for the Blind and Twitter page is at SpeakOutfortheBlind (you may also access this at SpeakOutBlind).
For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-273-nw-association-for-blind-athletes...more October 02, 2021Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 272- Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act 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 Specialist Swatha Nandhakumar and Diabetics In Action President Tom Tobin will tell us about the Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act. She’ll explain how the Act might make home medical devices and equipment accessible to all blind and visually impaired Americans.To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: https://www.acbmedia.org/home/streams/, and choose one of the links under the heading “ACB Media 1 – Mainstream,” and “ACB Media 2 – Mainstream 2;” or call 1-518-906-1820, and when prompted, press “1” for ACB Media 1 or press “2” for ACB Media 2. You may also listen to the program live on the ACB Link mobile app. For more information, go to http://link.acb.org. Show archive page is at https://speaking-out-for-the-blind.pinecast.co/.How to access ACB Media 1 and ACB Media 2 on Amazon Alexa:From your Alexa-enabled device first Enable the skill by saying:1. Approach your Alexa device and issue this command: “Alexa, Delete Everything I’ve Ever Said on this device”
Please Note: This will need to be done on each Alexa device in your home.2. Wait 30 seconds and then say: “Alexa, Open ACB Media”The new ACB Media skill will launch.As a reminder, ask for the name of the stream that you would like to hear. The list below are the names for each of the ACB Media stream designations:- ACB Mainstream is now ACB 1
- ACB Mainstream 2 is now ACB 2
Facebook page is at Speaking Out for the Blind and Twitter page is at SpeakOutfortheBlind (you may also access this at SpeakOutBlind).
For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-272-the-medical-nonvisual-accessibility-act...more September 25, 2021Speaking Out for the Blind Episode 271 - Wearable Camera 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 choose one of the links under the heading “ACB Media 1 – Mainstream,” and “ACB Media 2 – Mainstream 2;” or call 1-518-906-1820, and when prompted, press “1” for ACB Media 1 or press “2” for ACB Media 2. You may also listen to the program live on the ACB Link mobile app. For more information, go to http://link.acb.org. Show archive page is at https://speaking-out-for-the-blind.pinecast.co/.How to access ACB Media 1 and ACB Media 2 on Amazon Alexa:From your Alexa-enabled device first Enable the skill by saying:1. Approach your Alexa device and issue this command: “Alexa, Delete Everything I’ve Ever Said on this device”
Please Note: This will need to be done on each Alexa device in your home.2. Wait 30 seconds and then say: “Alexa, Open ACB Media”The new ACB Media skill will launch.As a reminder, ask for the name of the stream that you would like to hear. The list below are the names for each of the ACB Media stream designations:- ACB Mainstream is now ACB 1
- ACB Mainstream 2 is now ACB 2
Facebook page is at Speaking Out for the Blind and Twitter page is at SpeakOutfortheBlind (you may also access this at SpeakOutBlind).
For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-271-wearable-camera...more
FAQs about Speaking Out for the Blind:
How many episodes does Speaking Out for the Blind have?
The podcast currently has 185 episodes available.