This week, we will have an exclusive interview with Martine Able-Wiliams, the president of the World Blind Union. Martine was elected in September of 2021 and we look forward to hearing all that will be discussed.
Kenneth Semien returns to share some information and dates on the next generation of the mentoring program and then we will get to know this years DKM First Timers and JP Morgan Chase Fellows. This years dynamic class will inspire us all and we will get to know their journeys so far, future plans and ambitions and of course have some time to congratulate them.
Anthony, Brynn, and the rest of the usual Sunday Edition Crew are taking a well-deserved Post Convention Break, but will return next week.
In this week's episode, Ron and Lisa Brooks dive into the fascinating world of autonomous vehicles (AVs). They explore the work being done to address safety and accessibility concerns while engaging in thought-provoking conversations about the impact of AVs on society. The episode features a diverse lineup of speakers, including experts from the automotive industry and leaders from the blind community. Listeners can expect an insightful and informative discussion, as well as a Q&A session.
Hour 1:
In the first hour, the discussion revolves around the development of autonomous vehicles in various sectors. The hosts will shed light on AVs in public transit, ride-hailing services, and their availability for private citizens. They will delve into the efforts made to address safety concerns and enhance accessibility. The speakers for this hour include:
Hour 2:
The second hour shifts the focus to the experiences, opinions, and advocacy efforts of leaders from the blind community who are concerned about the safety and accessibility aspects of autonomous vehicles. The guests for this hour include:
The episode allows time for questions and comments from the audience, fostering an interactive and engaging atmosphere for listeners to participate in the discussion.
Join Ron and Lisa Brooks on this exciting episode as they explore the rapidly evolving world of autonomous vehicles and its potential impact on our lives.
This week Anthony, Brynn and the crew are all taking much needed breaks but your in good hands with Tim And Cheryl Cumings Tim And Cheryl Cumings will moderate a discussion about religion and disability with an expert panel: Michael Garrett, Mark ricart, Lynne Koral, and doug hansard. based on the book My body is not a prayer request: disability justice in the church, available from nls under the book number DB 110776 reading time: 6 hours, 50 minutes Author: Amy Kenny Annotation: "Much of the church has forgotten that we worship a disabled God whose wounds survived resurrection, says Amy Kenny. It is time for the church to start treating disabled people as full members of the body of Christ who have much more to offer than a miraculous cure narrative and to learn from their embodied experiences. Written by a disabled Christian, this book shows that the church is missing out on the prophetic witness and blessing of disability. Kenny reflects on her experiences inside the church to expose unintentional ableism and cast a new vision for Christian communities to engage disability justice. She shows that until we cultivate church spaces where people with disabilities can fully belong, flourish, and lead, we are not valuing the diverse members of the body of Christ. Offering a unique blend of personal storytelling, fresh and compelling writing, biblical exegesis, and practical application, this book invites listeners to participate in disability justice and create a more inclusive community in church and parachurch spaces. Engaging content such as reflection questions and top-ten lists are included." -- listen live to the show Sundays at 1pm ET on your devices by asking them to play ACB Media and choose stream 1! Questions or comments for the show can be sent to: [email protected]
This week Anthony, Brynn and the crew are all taking much needed breaks but you're in good hands with Debbie Grubb and her team.
The series, Allies of the Civil Rights Movement, will debut on Sunday Edition.
Cheryl and Tim Cumings, Pam Shaw, Kenneth Semien, Jeff Thom, Anthony Corona and I, Debbie Grubb, are pleased to bring this series to you. Our first guest, Ira Grupper, a civil rights activist from the state of New York, in the early 1960’s, took his place beside the valiant in Mississippi and Georgia in the midst of the conflict aflame sparked by the certainty of true lovers of freedom that every person has the right to vote. Ira will share his experiences and is most anxious to answer our questions and to join in meaningful dialogue with us. Commencing in the Fall, we will present monthly programs honoring lovers of freedom for all and the principles they believe in. Won’t you join us on this path of discovery that will light our way as we continue the journey that they began?
listen live to the show Sundays at 1pm ET on your devices by asking them to play ACB Media and choose stream 1.
Questions or comments for the show can be sent to: [email protected]
The highly anticipated 62nd Annual ACB National Convention is on the horizon, and the excitement within the blind community is palpable. This pivotal event signifies unity, mutual learning, and empowerment, and this year, it's taking place at the renowned Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Our community members are fervently preparing, registering for events, finalizing travel plans, and securing accommodations. The convention center is set to become a vibrant hub of enthusiasm and camaraderie.
This week's Sunday Edition podcast is set to amplify this sense of anticipation. We've gathered diverse voices from the ACB community, ready to share their affiliates' plans and expectations for the convention. Our host, Anthony Corona, with his deep knowledge of the ACB and engaging interviewing style, will guide us through this exciting journey, delivering key information about the convention.
Whether you're a seasoned ACB member or a first-time attendee, this episode is packed with insights to enhance your convention experience. Join us on the Sunday Edition podcast as we prepare together for this upcoming landmark event, filled with learning, networking, and empowerment opportunities.
As we approach convention there has been a lot of information about the proposed Constitution Amendments, Resolutions and the process and of course our elections so we have invited some folks from the Voting Task Force, Resolutions and Constitution/Bylaws Committees to give us the rundown and answer our questions. We will get to the heart of what the membership is being asked to consider.
This week Anthony turns the show over to Lucy Edmonds who will be presenting an hour on Be My Eyes. She will speak to one of the company officers and has an one on one interview with a Be My Eyes volunteer. Join her with your questions about this awesome visual; interpretation service and share with the Sunday Edition audience some of your unique uses for the service. Then in our second hour Lucy will highlight great Community offerings; From the Book Clubs to the Braille instruction calls, socials to targeted learning who knows what fascinating persons and calls will be on the mic with Lucy, Guess you’ll have to listen in to find out.
During the first hour, we visit with Natalie Couch who is the new Member Services Administrative with the American Council of the Blind. During the second hour, we welcome back Stacey from the Visioncast podcast to discuss her love of audio production.
This week we will catch up with Janet Dickelman about convention, the Minn Convention and that popcorn and she will answer our queries about all things Schaumburg. Then we will catch up with Peter Alttschul; From the dizzying planning of the return of the FIA Showcase, his great work with the Employment committee and lets see how his Riding Elephants is going.