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

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

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

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

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

STRIVE4You Co-Executive Directors Ricky Jones and Christy Ray joins us to explain how the organization helps the blind and visually impaired and people with other challenges build relationships, fit in with their peers, and be part of an inclusive society. 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-270-strive4you

Vispero- August 27th, 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) Vispero is the globe’s largest assistive technology company for the visually impaired. Vispero’s Vice President of Software and Corporate Business Development Matt Ater joins us to talk about the company and how it helps improve the lives of the blind and visually impaired every day. 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-269-vispero

Skateboarding for the Blind- August 20th, 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) According to Calgary Herald, the blind and visually impaired can do some skateboarding. Alt Route Project founder Curtis Ruttle joins us to explain how the blind can skateboard. 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-268-skateboarding-for-the-blind

Ray Campbell- August 13th, 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 very own Ray Campbell will join us. He’ll share his vision as ACB’s Second Vice-President and how he spoke out for success in his career and life challenges. 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-267-ray-campbell

Deb Cook Lewis- August 6th, 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 Deb Cook Lewis will join us to talk about her life with ACB, from becoming an ACB member to being the American Council of the Blind’s first Vice-President. 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-266-deb-cook-lewis