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ACB Focus: Audio Description

American Council of the Blind

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Welcome to the Audio Description Track of the ACB Focus Podcast Series. The Audio Description Track contains programming that involves the accessibility of the visual images of theater, television, movies, and other art forms for people who are blind, have low vision, or who are otherwise visually impaired.
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Ultimate Couch Fans

Christian O'Connell & Bryan Lacey

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Ultimate Couch Fans is a Brand new weekly show hosted by Christian O’Connell and fellow comedian and ACB commentator Bryan Lacey for fight fans. A deep dive into boxing and MMA. Expect fight breakdowns, big guests, fan interaction, ill though out opinions and uniformed observations. Two fans, one couch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Planeta Deporte Radio

Planeta Deporte

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En Planeta Deporte analizamos todo lo relacionado con el mundo del deporte. En motor: Formula1, MotoGP, Dakar, Rallies, ... con especial atencion a los pilotos españoles: Fernando Alonso, Marc Marquez, Jorge Lorenzo, Dani Pedrosa, Maverick Viñales, Carlos Sainz, Marc Coma, Nani Roma, ... En baloncesto: Euroliga, ACB y NBA con especial atencion a los equipos y jugadores españoles: Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Valencia, Pau Gasol, Marc Gasol, Ricky Rubio, Navarro, Rudy Fernandez, Sergio Rodrigue ...
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Airacast

Aira Tech Corp

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The official podcast of Aira, the visual interpreter service for people who are blind or have low vision. At Aira, we connect people, via our free app, to trained professionals who provide visual information – all on demand. Subscribe to Airacast to learn about our technology, hear the latest innovations, ways you can use the service , agent profiles, and more.
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Writing Works Wonders: Advancing Beyond Barriers

Cheryl McNeil Fisher, Kathleen P. King

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Celebrating skill-building and community among authors who are visually impaired is the major goal of this vibrant, interactive podcast. Authors Cheryl McNeill Fisher and Dr. Kathy King co-host this lively podcast which offers writers, new and experienced, opportunities to learn valuable writing skills, participate in guest interviews, and share strategies and insights. Writing Works Wonders is hosted weekly on a live zoom call, distributed as a podcast, and syndicated on American Council of ...
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Navigating U.S. immigration laws is one of the biggest hurdles for startups entering the U.S. market—and that’s where The Startup Visa® Podcast comes in! Hosted by Tahmina Watson, bestselling author and top immigration lawyer, this podcast is part of The Startup Visa series, which also includes a comprehensive visa guidebook and a policy book for founders and policymakers alike. Whether you're a U.S. startup struggling to hire global talent, an international entrepreneur looking to break int ...
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Cannabis news and stocks to watch plus insight from thought leaders and experts brought to you by Investorideas.com potcasts. Hear interviews with experts, and CEO’s of top cannabis companies globally and locally. Do you trade or invest in Marijuana / Hemp Stocks? Check out our podcast daily for news on CSE, TSX, TSXV, OTC, NASDAQ, NYSE, ASX Marijuana / Hemp Stocks
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Everyman News Network

Everyman News Network

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An exterminator, a real estate agent, and a grant writer give their perspective on the big news stories of the day. The DC insiders and the journalists, who live every second of every day in a political bubble, too often fail to see the forest for the trees. And they certainly have no gauge for how current events affect the regular guy. But we do.
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Missionary on the Mountain

Missionary on the Mountain

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Missionary on the Mountain podcast is your consistently conservative and unapologetically Christian source for scripture, debate, interviews, news, mission updates, and much more. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/missionary-on-the-mountain/support
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Welcome to Taylor Arndt Media – the official podcast for all the content from my YouTube channel, brought to your ears. Whether you're commuting, taking a walk, or just prefer listening over watching, this podcast makes it easy to keep up with everything I share on YouTube. From tutorials and tech reviews to accessibility tips, AI insights, and personal reflections, every episode here is the audio version of a video I’ve created. I believe tech should be inclusive, empowering, and easy to un ...
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2025 American Council of the Blind Audio Description Gala Audio Description Project November 13, 2025 Join us for the 2025 AD Awards Gala! We honor people and organizations that help make film, tv, and video games more accessible. And we'll announce the winners of the AD People's Choice Awards. Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co…
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Episode Notes In this episode Jenine talks with UK Advisor, sports fan, and champion for disability rights, Dan Bailey. Living in the southwest of England, Dan and his wife both use Aira extensively. We’ll learn about his work with the Arsenal Disabled Supporters Association (ADSA). He also took a vacation to the US and shares his thoughts on advoc…
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20251118 1900 ACBVA Banquet Keynote Address - Celebration, Debra Hill Debra Hill, motivational speaker, singer, and proud member of ACBVA shares her story, voice, and vision for resilience and empowerment.Learn more about her work and music at debrahillsings.com Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co…
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20251118 1630 ACBVA Session 5,, Tech That Talks Back – Everyday Strategies for Navigating AI & Assistive Technology Session 5: Tech That Talks Back – Everyday Strategies for Navigating AI & Assistive TechnologyFacilitated by Jeremy Grandstaff and Stan GowenDiscover how today’s smart tools can boost independence and simplify daily life. Whether you’…
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20251118 1515 ACBVA Session 4, Falls Prevention – Stand Tall, Stay Safe Session 4: Falls Prevention – Stand Tall, Stay SafeLarry Johnson, an ACB member from San Antonio, TX who has given workshops from 1 hour to 8 weeks on Falls Prevention, and Doug Powell, a 20+ year Tai Chi teacher, combine to give hints to improve your environment and exercises …
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20251118 1400 ACBVA Session 3, Emergency Preparedness – Plan, Prepare, Protect Session 3: Emergency Preparedness – Plan, Prepare, ProtectDonna Clarke and --- from --- walk us through critical safety planning that’s both practical and empowering. (We will edit when we have more details.) Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co…
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20251118 1045 ACBVA Session 2, Household Management – Tips & Tricks Session 2: Household Management – Tips & TricksMake life at home easier and safer by exchanging tips and techniques with other members in a lively discussion led by Sam Joehl and Vicki Ratcliffe. Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co…
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20251118 0930 ACBVA Session 1, Advocacy in Action – Get Involved, Make an Impact Session 1: Advocacy in Action – Get Involved, Make an ImpactReady to turn your passion into real change? We will hear from two of our Virginia State delegates, Patrick A. Hope (District 1) and Rodney T. Willett (District 58). This dynamic session will equip you with ti…
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20251117 1900 ACBVA Workshop, Lead the Way – Igniting Leadership in AC1B of Virginia Workshop: Lead the Way – Igniting Leadership in ACB of VirginiaLed by ACBVA leader and President Doug Powell and experienced facilitator and leader Jeremy Grandstaff, this session will help you explore your leadership potential, gain practical tools, and connect wi…
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A new treatment for Type 1 diabetes that is expected to greatly reduce or eliminate the need for insulin; early cancer detection; fun historical tidbitsabout grooming, the development of daylight saving time, and past importance of handkerchiefs; and details about the upcoming Jackpot of Opportunitiesconference and convention of the Kentucky Counci…
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Come learn more about the new JAWS 2026 release as Ryan Jones from Freedom Scientific joins us and tells all. In the second hour, developer and accessibilityadvocate Kelly Ford joins us to talk about how AI is transforming his life in the area of pictures with rich descriptions.This event may be up to 2 hours.Sponsored by Blind Information Technolo…
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20250928 0900 Sunday Morning 2025 NCCB Convention Business and Board MeetingNorth Carolina Council of the Blind 2025 State ConventionWyndham Garden GreensboroSaturday Evening September 27, 2025 – General Business Meeting Welcome & Call to Order — Sandi Owens, President Attendance Roll Call — Ashley Coleman, Secretary– Secretary’s Report — Ashley Co…
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North Carolina Council of the Blind 2025 State ConventionWyndham Garden GreensboroSaturday Evening September 27, 2025 Banquet & Evening Program Invocation Keynote Speaker — Claire Stanley, J.D. Scholarship Awards Door Prizes Closing Remarks — Sandi Owens, President Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co…
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North Carolina Council of the Blind 2025 State ConventionWyndham Garden GreensboroSaturday Morning September 27, 2025 Opening Session — Welcome & Opening Remarks: Sandi Owens, President Pledge of Allegiance Invocation Mayor’s Welcome Abbott Diabetes Care — Pam Lisi Vanda Pharmaceuticals — Vicki Preddy, MSN, RN Disability Rights NC — Lena Welch, Att…
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North Carolina Council of the Blind 2025 State ConventionWyndham Garden GreensboroFriday Evening September 26, 2025 Welcome & Opening Remarks — Sandi Owens, President Division of Services for the Blind — Cynthia Speight, Director Governor Morehead School — Dr. Nancy N. Barbour, Interim Superintendent NC Statewide Independent Living Council — Shana …
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Send us a text Efren Hernandez, a life long USCIS policy leader, now working in the private sector sits down with Tahmina to discuss the shocking $100,000 fee imposed on H-1B visas. Efren Hernandez is the Founder of EH3 Immigration Consulting. He is an immigration lawyer with 32 years of experience in the field, the vast majority at the former INS …
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In our first Hour, Author Robert J. Sawyer revisits his visionary WWW trilogy and shares his thoughts on AI today and tomorrow. Hour 2: Tech roundtable on the latestiPhones, AirPods, and iOS 26 features—what’s new, exciting, and worth knowing before you upgrade.Sponsored by BITS
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Meet the American Association of Blind Teachers and the Independent Visually Impaired Entrepreneurs; April Martin, President of AABT, and Ardis Bazyn,president of IVIE, introduce us to these ACB special-interest affiliates. Announcements include upcoming activities as well as news about Amazon Kindleand the latest info about Meta Ray-ban smartglass…
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Episode Notes Did you know that the layout of grocery stores is a science? What does that mean to you as a shopper? Christine Malek and JJ Hunt bring us the third in their series of guest podcasts, taking a trip through the grocery store with Aira. JJ takes us through a typical store layout. Then Christine and her Aira visual interpreter strike out…
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This month we kick things off with Karthik Kannan From Envision. He comes on to talk to all of us about the new Ally Solos glasses. In the second hour we run an event that took place for BITS members all about the new version of Outlook from Marci Duty. Kayla Bentas from BITS will be on hand to answer your questions.Sponsored by BITS…
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Mike Hudson, former Director of the Aph Museum, tells entertaining stories from the Kentucky School for the Blind’s past at the Making Memories Banquet,and Bo Mullins, 2003 KSB graduate and instructor at the school, explains through examples and anecdotes why the KSB student work programs are so important Find out more at https://sound-prints.pinec…
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Episode Notes In our second convention special we go to New Orleans with our presentation to the National Federation of the Blind. Staff from Service Delivery, Marketing and Sales, and Engineering talk about their roles and this year’s updates. Then CEO Troy Otillio talks AI and Aira’s involvement with Google Deep Mind’s Project Astra. Sign up to b…
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Episode Notes In the first of our convention specials we feature our presentation at the American Council of the Blind’s 2025 Conference and Convention in Dallas, Texas. Our Learning and Development Team take the spotlight to talk about how they craft training for visual interpreters and what’s in store for the future. Then CEO Troy Otillio talks A…
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20250710 0830 General SessionOriginally Broadcasted July 10, 2025, on ACB Media 1 Call to Order Pledge of AllegianceCorporate and individual sponsorsACB Angels Presentation - Iva Menning and Carl JarvisAffiliate Roll CallNominations and Candidate Speeches - ACB ElectionsTreasurer's Report, Michael Garrett; introduction of Thrift Store ManagersConve…
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20250709 0830 General SessionOriginally Broadcasted July 9, 2025, on ACB Media 1 Call to OrderPledge of AllegianceCorporate Sponsor RecognitionsDiamond Sponsorship Presentation: Meta, Maxine WilliamsAffiliate Roll CallNominations and Candidate Speeches - ElectionsAudio Description AwardsLarry Thacker, AuthorDoor Prizes Find out more at https://acb-…
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20250708 1600 Audio Description and Gaming AccessibilityOriginally Broadcasted July 8, 2025, on ACB Media 2 Participants learned from gaming accessibility experts what the current state of access for gaming, including audio description, is for blind and low vision individuals. Presenters: Aaron Spelker, Co-Chair ADP Gaming Sub-Committee, Natick, MA…
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20250708 0830 General SessionOriginally Broadcasted July 8, 2025, on ACB Media 1 Call To order: Pledge of Allegaincesponsor recognitionsDiamond Sponsorship Presentation: Non-24/Vanda PharmaceuticalsAffiliate RollcallNominations and Candidate Speeches - ElectionsACB Angel Presentation - Nancy Burgess-Hall; Dr. Perry Ray Sanders; Albert PietrolungoNe…
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20250707 0830 General SessionOriginally Broadcasted July 7, 2025, on ACB Media 1 Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance - 2025 Scholarship RecipientsACB Sponsor RecognitionsSponsorship Recognition - Individual SponsorsACB Angel Presentation - William Reeder; Tori ZiglerAffiliate Roll Call **Nominations and Candidate Speeches - ElectionsCorporate Sponso…
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20250706 1030 Audio Description Peoples Choice Awards Final Voting Kick-OffOriginally Broadcasted July 6, 2025, on ACB Media 3 The nominations have been counted and it's time to vote for the best audio description of the last year. Participants experienced clips of each nominated film and series, and then cast their vote during the convention or wh…
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20250706 0900 BVA is Celebrating 80 YearsOriginally Broadcasted July 6, 2025, on ACB Media 2 Participants explored the 80-year history and mission of the Blinded Veterans Association, where blinded veterans support one another. Engage with our Board of Directors and staff to learn about our diverse membership, including blind and low vision veteran…
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20250705 1900 Opening General Session **Originally Broadcasted July 5, 2025, on ACB Media 1 Call to Ordermoment of reflectionPresentation of colorsNational anthemACB President's ReportLife Member PresentationsACB First TimersJPMorgan Chase Leadership FellowsAffiliate Announcements and RecognitionsACB Officer Elections** Find out more at https://acb…
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