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  • Recapping Convention.

    Recapping Convention.
    2026/08/13

    Episode Notes

    On this week's episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Claire Stanley sits down with Brian Kempfer and Grace Hart to recap the 2026 Convention in St. Louis. They discuss the advocacy-focused sessions, the information shared by the panelists, and their impressions of Convention as first-timers.

    Link to transcript.

    https://acbmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Recapping-Convention-Transcript.docx
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    28 分
  • AVs in DC.

    AVs in DC.
    2026/07/30

    On this week's episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Grace Hart sits down with ACB's own Claire Stanley and Scott Thornhill to discuss their testimony at the DC City Council hearing on autonomous vehicles. Claire and Scott discuss their experiences, what others were saying in their testimony, and why they showed up to support AVs in the District.

    Here is the link to the transcript of this week’s episode.

    https://acbmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/AVs-in-DC.docx
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    28 分
  • Introducing Legal Counsel.

    Introducing Legal Counsel.
    2026/07/16

    On this week's episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Claire, Kolby, and Grace sit down with ACB's new legal counsel, Brian Kempfer, to introduce him to our listeners. The group discusses Brian's legal background, including his previous cases in the disability rights area, as well as some fun questions about his hobbies and interests. Here is the link to the Transcript.

    https://acbmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Introducing-Legal-Counsel-–-ACB-Advocacy-Update-Podcast-Transcript.docx
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    18 分
  • Chatting About Texas v. Kennedy.

    Chatting About Texas v. Kennedy.
    2026/07/02

    Episode Notes

    On this week's episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Claire and Grace talk with ACB of Texas member Bryan "Anthony" Chase Jr. regarding the Texas v. Kennedy lawsuit. The group also discusses the importance of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the impact that advocacy can have at the state and local level.

    Link to Transcript

    https://acbmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Transcript-Texas-v.-Kennedy-Advocacy-Update-Podcast.docx
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    36 分
  • Education, Transportation, and Benefits, Oh My!

    Education, Transportation, and Benefits, Oh My!
    2026/06/18

    Education, Transportation, and Benefits, Oh My!

    June 18, 2026

    On this week's episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Claire, Grace, and ACB Advocacy Intern Amanda Wickstrom discuss four recently introduced (or reintroduced) bills that ACB is tracking. They discuss the Same-Day Paratransit Innovation Act, the Cogswell-Macy Act, the We Can't Wait Act, and the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act.
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    18 分
  • Let's Talk About Voting.

    Let's Talk About Voting.
    2026/06/04

    On this week’s episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Grace Hart chats with Stephanie Flynt McEben of the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) and Cameron Lynch of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network about voting rights and the National Coalition on Accessible Voting. For those who may need a transcript of the podcast, please click on the link below.

    https://acbmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Transcript-Lets-Talk-About-Voting-Podcast-Episode.docx
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    25 分
  • Fighting for Our ADA Rights

    Fighting for Our ADA Rights
    2026/05/21
    On this week’s episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Claire and Grace talk with Eric Buehlmann from the National Disability Rights Network about the numerous challenges to the ADA and website accessibility. They discuss challenges coming from both the legislative and executive branches of the federal government.
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    20 分
  • Using the Tools We Have to Advocate.

    Using the Tools We Have to Advocate.
    2026/05/07
    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 分