Accessible Pharmacy- December 10th, 8PM Eastern (ACB Media 1) and repeats throughout the next seven days (go to https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/ for more details) Accessible Pharmacy Services Co-Founder Dr. Alex Cohen and Chief Executive Officer Andy Burstein join us to explain how they are a home delivery pharmacy service for the blind, visually impaired, and all people with medication needs. 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-281-accessible-pharmacy

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

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

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

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

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

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