Podcast appearances and mentions of eric bridges

Located in Mid Town Memphis, Overton park is a 342 acre gem.  Established in 1902, this park is one of the rare local parks which predates the establishment of the State Park System and even predates the general  enabling authority for Tennessee cities to have parks.  Designed by George Kessler, it is listed on the National … Continue reading "Historic Overton Park in Memphis Tennessee, Melissa McMasters and Eric Bridges of the Overton Park Conservancy (Episode 112)" The post Historic Overton Park in Memphis Tennessee, Melissa McMasters and Eric Bridges of the Overton Park Conservancy (Episode 112) appeared first on Mark Fraley Podcast.

Welcome back to another episode of AccessWorld, a podcast on digital inclusion and accessibility. Marking our 10th episode, we thought it would be great to bring on our own President & CEO of the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), the one and only Eric Bridges. Eric has long been engaged in fostering partnerships and adovcacy at the intersection of accessibility and technology. In this episode, he reflects on some of his past experiences, sharing how our rapidly changing and technologically dependent world has brought us both great opportunity and challenges. And along with co-hosts Tony and Aaron, they look into the future at what opportunities may exist just beyond the horizon.  About the Hosts: Aaron Preece is editor-in-chief of AccessWorld Magazine. AccessWorld is a quarterly online publication produced by the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB). Readers can access the latest issue along with over 20 years of back-issues for free at ⁠www.afb.org/AW⁠. Tony Stephens leads communications for AFB. When he's not geeking out on all things encompassing access tech, he's trying out new ways to use technology to master blind sailing on Chesapeake Bay. To check out Aaron's article breaking down NVDA even further in the most recent issue, ⁠click here⁠. About AFB: Founded in 1921, the American Foundation for the Blind creates equal opportunities and expands possibilities for people who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision through advocacy, thought leadership, and strategic partnerships. In addition to producing AccessWorld, AFB publishes the Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (JVIB), AFB is also the proud steward of the Helen Keller Archive, which is available on the AFB website at ⁠www.afb.org⁠.

On this episode we had the incredible opportunity to speak with Eric Bridges, President and CEO of the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB). With over two decades of experience championing causes that impact people who are blind or have low vision, Eric provided us with fascinating insights into the groundbreaking work being done at AFB.

Episode Description On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, ACB's advocacy team catches up with an old friend, Eric Bridges, President and CEO of the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB). Eric discusses his new role at AFB, including his experience at the AFB Leadership Conference and AFB's continued partnership with ACB. Find out more at https://acb-advocacy-update.pinecast.co

Welcome to another episode of the Inform & Connect podcast, a production of the American Foundation for the Blind. In this episode, our host Melody Goodspeed is joined by AFB's Tony Stephens as they have a sit-down conversation with AFB's new President & CEO Eric Bridges. Eric shares his personal experience with vision loss as a child, the paths in life that fostered leadership and his move to Washington, DC, and the pressing issues of our day around digital inclusion and accessibility. Subscribe now to the Inform & Connect podcast so as not to miss future episodes, and feel free to forward along any questions or comments to communications@afb.org. Learn more about the American Foundation for the blind by visiting www.afb.org.

Ever since he was a student at university, Eric Bridges has been active in ACB. For much of his career he has worked for ACB. For the last several years Eric has been ACB'S Executive Director. Virtually all the members of ACB are almost certainly aware that Mr. Bridges has been chosen to become the Executive Director of the American Foundation for the Blind. His last day at ACB will be March 21, a Tuesday. I was in DC last week end and asked Eric whether he would consider coming on Tuesday Topics to reflect on his time with ACB. Perhaps it is too early to talk about his role at the American Foundation for the Blind but we will certainly see what he can tell us about his plans. Obviously, all of you will have the opportunity to ask questions of Eric and may want to say some farewells to him. We are truly excited to have Eric be our guest on Tuesday Topics as, essentially, his final act as Executive Director of ACB. We are very much looking forward to an opportunity to hear Eric's notions about where ACB is, and whatever else he is minded to share. Find out more at https://acb-tuesday-topics.pinecast.co

20230309 2023 ACB DC Leadership Board of Directors Meeting Originally Broadcasted on ACB­ Media 6   1. Call to Order: Dan Spoone, President 2. Roll Call and Introduction of Guests: Denise Colley, Secretary 3. Review and Approval of Agenda: Dan Spoone, President 4. Review and Approval of Minutes: January 31, 2023 (Telephonic), Denise Colley, Secretary 5. Mission Moment: Dan Spoone ACB congratulates Eric Bridges on his 15 years of service to our organization: Our ACB family gives a huge “Thank You” to Eric for his contributions to ACB, leading the organizations advocacy efforts for 8 years and overseeing the growth of ACB into a chief influencer in the blindness movement through his strong leadership as ACB Executive Director for the past 7 years. We wish you the best at AFB and we know we have a strong partner for the future. Hip, Hip, Hurray! 6. President's Report: Dan Spoone A. Virtual President's meeting and Legislative Seminar held in both English and Spanish language – Gabriel Lopez Kafati B. BVA and NFB will participate in the Accessible Currency Rally C. Next Telephonic ACB Board of Directors meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 8:00PM ET. D. Convention ACB Board of Directors Meeting scheduled for Friday, June 30, 2023, at 9:00AM CT. E. Fall ACB Board of Directors meeting scheduled for Friday, September 29 and Saturday, September 30, 2023 7. Staff Reports: Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director and Nancy Marks Becker, Chief Financial Officer Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

2023 ACB Telephonic Board of Directors Meeting Agenda Tuesday, January 31, 2023 Broadcast on ACB Media 6 8:00PM ET – 11:00PM ET Call to Order: Dan Spoone, President Roll Call and Introduction of Guests: Denise Colley, Secretary Review and Approval of Agenda: Dan Spoone, President Review and Approval of Minutes: December 5, 2022, and December 12, 2022, budget for 2023, Denise Colley, Secretary Mission Moment: Dan Spoone and Eric Bridges ACB Congratulates Nancy Becker and the ACB Accounting Team: our ACB accounting team worked to navigate the federal government guidelines to successfully apply and receive over $900,000 in funds from the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) and the Employee Retention Credit Program (ERC). These funds have been instrumental in the continued development of our ACB staff and our key service programs. Many thanks to Nancy Becker, Lane Waters, Nancy Feela and the ACB accounting team.  Hip, Hip, Hurray! Consent Agenda: Dan Spoone A. Braille Forum Editor's Report – Nutshell: Sharon Lovering B. Advocacy Update Report: Clark Rachfal/Swatha Nandhakumar C. 2022 Resource Development Report: Bill Reeder and Jo Lynn Bailey Page D. Membership Services Report: Cindy Hollis E. Communication Report:  Kelly Gasque Review and Approval of the Email Vote: Denise Colley, ACB Secretary and Dan Spoone, ACB President; Background: The Rally team voted unanimously to recommend to the ACB Board Of Directors that we except Glasgow Actions Consulting proposal to contract with ACB to provide all the rally logistics, consult with creating the rally “Run Of Show”, provide their expertise on rally promotions and communications outreach with all media outlets. The ACB Rally team feels that we need their expertise to hold a professional rally that our members will be proud to attend. The Rally team also believes their knowledge will be instrumental to communicate efficiently on You Tube, ACB social media and share through official press releases. Motion: Board Members Chris Bell and Kenneth Semien Sr. would like to make and second the motion to approve a budget item for $15,000 to contract with Glasgow Actions Consulting to provide logistic and consulting services for the ACB Accessible Currency Rally in Washington D.C. President's Report: Dan Spoone A. NIH RADX team works with ACB on communications plan B. Auction Committee thanks the Board for their participation in the ACB Media holiday auction C. Update on the ACB Leadership email list that was updated with current formal ACB Leaders, and monitoring guidelines drafted and communicated – Dan and Deb D. Next Hybrid ACB Board of Directors at the D.C. Leadership Conference meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 9, 2023, at 9:00AM ET. E. Next Fall ACB Board of Directors Meeting Scheduled for September 29 – 30, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida Staff Reports: Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director, Nancy Marks Becker, Chief Financial Officer and other ACB staff members Update and Discussion on the 2023 DC Leadership Conference: Dan Spoone, Eric Bridges, Clark Rachfal, Kelly Gasque, and entire Board Committee Reports (as needed): ACB Officers and other committee liaisons. Executive Session: Legal matters Adjourn Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

This podcast is the Second Annual Audio description Project Awards Gala aired at 7:30 PM November 29, 2022. Press Release follows: American Council of the Blind Salutes Audio Description Award Winners Nov. 30 2022 — The American Council of the Blind (ACB) would like to thank all those who participated in the 2022 Audio Description Awards Gala that premiered on November 29th on www.AdAwardsGala.org and Pluto TV. “We are proud to host the second annual Audio Description Awards Gala to recognize excellence in audio described content and celebrate the growing commitment to accessible media for people who are blind and low vision,” said ACB's Executive Director, Eric Bridges. ACB thanks host Thomas Reid and Audio Description Voice Talent Nefertiti Matos Olivares as well as our special guests who lent their talent to the event and support for accessible media for all, including Stevie Wonder, Ewan McGregor, Nesta Cooper, Camryn Manheim, Shayla Brown, and the cast of iCarly! This year's honorees have been carefully selected by a diverse group of leaders from ACB's Audio Description Awards Committee, who have identified recipients as both audio description content leaders and media industry game changers.  Award Winners Outstanding Audio Description Visionary - Larry Goldberg Audio Description Game Changer: Innovation - Microsoft Audio Description Game Changer: Inclusion - Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Audio Description Game Changer: Education - Described and Captioned Media Program Outstanding Achievement: Live Events - Paramount Global Outstanding Achievement: Spanish Media (USA) - Telemundo/Hearst Outstanding Achievement: International Media - AMI Audio Description People's Choice Award - Obi-Wan Kenobi (Disney+/Lucasfilm/Audio Description by Deluxe) ACB President Dan Spoone, added, “And finally, thank you to our sponsors: Silver Star Sponsors — Amazon, Disney, Microsoft, Paramount Global, Warner Bros. Discovery and our Bronze Star Sponsors — Charter Spectrum, Keyword Studios, Fox, as well as the National Association of Broadcasters.” The Audio Description Awards Gala celebrated the inclusivity and accessibility of media by recognizing those in television, streaming and the film industry's achievements in audio description for accessible media for blind and low vision audiences. For more details visit www.AdAwardsGala.org. The American Council of the Blind is a national member-driven organization representing Americans who are blind and visually impaired. For more than 60 years, ACB has become a leader in national, state, local, and even international advocacy efforts. With 68 affiliates, ACB strives to increase independence, security, equality of opportunity, and to improve the quality of life for all people who are blind and visually impaired. For more information, visit www.acb.org.  You can help!Make a secure online donation today       Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20220706 ACB 2022 Conference and Convention General Session Originally Aired July 6, 2022, on ACB Media Wednesday, July 6 o   Call to Order o   Pledge of Allegiance: DKM First Timers o   ACB Sponsor Recognitions, corporate sponsors o   ACB Business o   Emerald Sponsor Presentation: Walmart: Russell Shaffer, Senior Director - Global Culture, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion o   Diamond Sponsor Presentation: Comcast: Thomas Wlodkowski, Vice President, Accessibility o   Sylvia Stinson-Perez: Chief Programs Officer, American Foundation for the Blind o   Presiding Officer: David Trott, ACB Treasurer, Talladega, AL o   ACB's Growth report: Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director, and Nancy Marks Becker, ACB Chief Financial Officer o   Day Al-Mohamed, Director of Disability Policy, Domestic Policy Council o   ACB Scholarship Presentation o   Convention Report: Janet Dickelman, Convention Coordinator o   Report on the ACB Walk and Auction: Donna Brown, Leslie Spoone, Dan Dillon o   ACB mentoring, access and pier support, Kenneth Semien Sr., Chair, Durward K. McDaniel First Timers Committee o   ACBES Report: Rev. Michael Garrett, Chair, ACB Enterprises and Services, Missouri City, TX

Dr. Eric Bridges steps into the Oasis to discuss health, spirituality, and his latest book.

2022 Presidents' Meeting Agenda Presidents' Meeting, Day Two Sunday, March 13, 2022 Originally Aired March 13, 2022, on ACB Media 6 Welcome Back for Day Two - Dan Spoone, ACB President, Orlando, FL and Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director, Alexandria, VA Meet Lee Nasehi: ACB Advisory Board Member, Executive Director, VisionServe Alliance, Winter Park, FL ACB Strategic Plan: Vision Traction Organizer (VTO) Core Values, Vision Statement, Market Differentiators and One-, Three- and Five-Year Strategic Plans: Dan Spoone, ACB President, Orlando, FL; Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director, Alexandria, VA; and Lee Nasehi, Executive Director, VisionServe Alliance, Winter Park, FL ACB Convention Auction and ACB Braille Forum Raffle: Leslie Spoone, ACB Auction Chair, Orlando, FL; and David Trott, ACB Treasurer, Talladega, AL Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

Hey Sports Fans,   The Super Bowl is behind us, the Olympics are wrapping up, March Madness is right around the corner and Spring training is officially delayed – there is plenty to talk about. Enjoy Dan Spoone, Eric Bridges and their callers discuss these and many other sports topics while sipping their favorite adult beverage.

This week we will get a chance to review the year that was and look forward to the year that is ahead with Eric Bridges who is Executive Director of the American Council of the Blind. With Eric will be Clark Rachfal who leads our legislative effort at the capitol. This is Clark's first appearance on Tuesday Topics so we will find out some about his background. He is an avid fitness person so I suspect we will hear something about ACB'S efforts to make more equipment used for exercise accessible to our members. You will, of course, have a chance to ask Questions and to raise issues. What do Eric and Clark think the major accomplishments of ACB were last year. What about 2022? Are there big plans for this year? What are they? How do we accomplish change at a time of political gridlock? Can we get more done at the state and local level? Has the pandemic left unmet needs? Does the new work environment favor or hinder people who are blind? How will the post-covid political environment affect people who are blind? These are, of course, just some of the questions we will probably discuss during our state of the council review! Find out more at https://acb-tuesday-topics.pinecast.co

• Call to Order • Pledge of Allegiance: DKM First Timers', Kaila Allen, Mesa, AZ; Belinda Gail Collins - St. Pauls, NC • ACB Business: ACB Sponsor recognitions: Tony Stephens, Director of Development, Alexandria, VA • Candidate Speeches • Sponsor Presentation • ACB Angels presentations • ACB Elections; Affiliate roll call Presiding Officer: David Trott, ACB Treasurer, Talladega, AL • ACB's Growth report: Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director, Alexandria, VA; and Nancy Becker, ACB Chief Financial Officer, Brooklyn Center, MN • ACB Scholarship Presentations •Report on the ACB Walk and Auction: Donna Brown, Walk Chair, Romney, WV; Leslie Spoone, Chair, ACB Auction Committee, Orlando FL; and Dan Dillon, Chair, ACB Resource Development Committee, Hermitage, TN • Election results • nominations for next election • door prizes, and announcements Recorded during the 2021 ACB National Convention on July 22

# Opening remarks by Dan Spoone, ACB President and Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director; dedication of the 2021 leadership conference to Charles Crawford ; Fostering diversity: an update from the Multicultural affairs committee

Description On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Clark Rachfal is joined by Eric Bridges, ACB’s Executive Director, to discuss the DC Leadership meetings, and we replay the keynote remarks from Will Butler, Vice President of Community, Be My Eyes. To learn more about the DC Leadership Meetings, and the ACB Legislative Imperatives, please visit: https://acb.org/2021-leadership-conference.  To watch the three days of presentations and guest speakers, visit the ACB YouTube page at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI_nLwS9Cw2Bm1IA4qIBw3Q.

Description: On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Clark speaks with ACB President, Dan Spoone, and Executive Director, Eric Bridges, about our organizational accomplishments throughout 2020. Despite the challenges thrust upon us by a global pandemic, ACB stayed true to our core values and created opportunities to embrace, engage, and empower our community. To help us build upon our 2020 accomplishments and carry this momentum into the New Year, please consider ACB in your end-of-year giving by visiting: https://acb.org/give2020.

Episode Notes This coming week The American Council of the Blind participates and Anchors programming of a unique Tech Conference dedicated to driving Tech from the bottom up. Eric Bridges and other ACB notables are participating in panel discussions about the tech advances that have made life more manageable as well as the need to keep Tech companies striving to use the newest technology and accessibility in the forefront of design with the disabled community in mind. Alice Turner joins us to discuss and preview this innovative programming. Alice Turner Director of Community and Corporate Relations Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired Alice Turner serves as Director of Community and Corporate Relations at Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. As a member of the Leadership Team there, Alice has a multi-layered role, where she interfaces with the community at large, to include clients, service delivery partners, health care providers, industry associations, civic clubs, and technology partners. After her own vision loss, Alice came to Vista Center as an accomplished corporate professional, Due to the services she received at that time, which enabled her to continue her career as the Training and Development Manager for a large corporation in the Bay Area, she decided to accept an offer of employment, which has resulted in significant growth in corporate and volunteer relationships for the organization. Alice is active in state and national consumer organizations for the blind, and leads a statewide affiliate for guide dog handlers. True to her personal belief that vision loss need not be a barrier to a full and independent life, Alice has joined her passion and commitment to exemplary community service with her gift as a speaker, which has resulted in being a sought after presenter for Silicon Valley companies and numerous state and national consumer organizations. Ms. Turner's personal mission is aligned with Vista Center's mission. She is a well-known advocate and user of the many tools and technologies typically used by the Blind and Low-Vision Community. Sight Tech Global is a new global, virtual conference in partnership with TechCrunch dedicated to fostering discussion among technology pioneers who are fundamentally altering the landscape of assistive technology and accessibility. Sight Tech Global is the 1st global virtual conference dedicated to the tech pioneers helping the blind & visually impaired. Hear from Waymo, TechCrunch, Amazon, OrCamTech, Microsoft, Benetech.Org, humanware, and more on Sight Teck Global's Dec. 2-3 show. Tickets are free! https://bit.ly/38q5kYf After we talk with Alice the Dynamic Deb Cook Lewis Joins us for an in-depth conversation where we will get to know her and her ACB Journey. Deb has become instrumental in the Board of Publications, planning all the amazing virtual conventions we all enjoy. Deb has been a leading voice in the ACB world. We will discuss the growing community and the need for updating and stream-lining of all the ACB Communication channels. Deb will share with us her radio life and the things that make her one of the Go-to persons in ACB. Sunday Edition airs on ACB Radio Mainstream every Sunday at 1pm eastern and can be found on all podcast catchers by searching ; ACB Sunday Edition Questions and comments for the show can be sent to celebrationac@aol.com As always Sunday edition thanks for great listeners and valuable contributions.

Episode Notes Blind LGBT Pride Int. Launched Pride Connection just a month before the plague known as COVID-19 ravaged its way into America and changed life as we all knew it. Over these 10 months we have presented many informative, introspective and forward thinking conversations and this week is no exception. Is there room at the table this year for sides of joy and gratitude? Has the fatigue of the election and the massive efforts drained us all?? There have been so many moments of sadness and loneliness that it seems so very hard to fathom reasons to give thanks this year but PRIDE CONNECTION wants to find, embrace and share all the reasons we still have to be thankful. We have not only one but multiple vaccines and new treatments up for review. We have a new strong and humble leader waiting to lead us out of the dark. BPI ad parent organization ACB found and flourished community in ways that will last long past the pandemic and of course we have each other. Join Anthony, Leah and President Gabriel as Pride Connection finds the thanks in giving this year. Listen Tuesday night at 10pm eastern on ACB Radio Mainstream or find it on podcast catchers under ACB Pride Connection Post Script thank-you’s from Pride Connection : Jason and Debbie and all of the amazing folks of ACB Radio, it has been an incredible 10 months of Pride! Tim Cumings and Byron Lee are incredible engineers who keep us sounding professional. Eric Bridges and Dan Spoone who lead all of the leadership of ACB and have been so supportive of the sensitive topics we have tackled Huge Thanks to every guest who has shared their thoughts, feelings and theemselves with Pride Connection. Gratitude served with garnish to all BPI and ACB Members and to all of the listening audience who makes Pride Connection worth every hour spent making a show for us all to be proud of. It may be hard to be as thankful this year but together it will be and has been a place for all of us to be exactly who we are with friends, family and allies who love us just as we are!!

Episode Notes The fireworks went off, and we literally walked together onto the Path to the Future; and it was filled with so many amazing moments! This week, we celebrate a victorious Convention; In Movers & Shakers, Ron Brooks joins us to speak about the sand-out Transportation forums, other projects he is working on, and lets us dive into his life. In the Spotlight, I finally have a reason big and bold enough to convince Gabriel Lopez Kafati to join us for an in-depth conversation. Celebrating 20 years of Blind Pride International; his participation in the wildly-praised International Relations collaboration with BPI in Voices From Around the World; and of course, I'll try to pry some personal tad-bits out of him. Finally, in Happenings, our esteemed leaders Dan Spoone and Eric Bridges will share with us their highlights from the Path we all just took. Debbie Hazelton, Jason Castonguay, Janet Dickelman, and Tony Stephens will also join the celebration and give us glimpses from behind-the-scenes! As always, Sunday Edition welcomes your comments and questions for our guests; If you just want to listen to the Parade from a comfortable seat in your living room, Sunday Edition is broadcast every week on ACB Radio Mainstream at 1:00 PM EDT, and replays again at 10:00 PM EDT.

Episode Notes This Sunday we have a very cool show and its all about the workings of those who work for ACB. Let's get to know the people behind the names and emails! In Movers and Shakers i will be talking with Eric Bridges, Claire Stanley and Clark Rachfal about leadership and advocacy. Additionally i will have a few fun questions to get to know them. Please call in with your questions as well. In the Spotlight I will be talking to Nancy Marks Becker about her life and her amazing work for ACB! Lastly stay tuned for Happenings and a awesome surprise announcement. Sunday edition airs at 1pm est on ACB radio mainstream. Sunday edition can be reached at celebrationac@aol.com

On April 28th 2020, Tuesday Topics featured Eric Bridges, Executive Director of the American Council of the Blind. Obviously, he will tell us about some of the ways that ACB is responding to the pandemic and what he plans for the future. However, we will also get a chance to learn what it is like for two blind parents to home school a five year old boy and how the family is adjusting to a baby barely four months old. Of course, we will allow time for you, the participants who are at the heart of Tuesday Topics, to share what you want Eric to know and to ask about what you want to know from Eric. Your opinion is a valuable resource! Share it! Find out more at https://acb-tuesday-topics.pinecast.co

Friday, July 10 9:30a.m.: ACB Welcome Show 10:00a.m.: Invocation: Joseph Bundy, Noble, OK Pledge of Allegiance: Ross Pangere Scholarship Winners: Brielle Cayer, Middletown, CT; Anna Ohrt, Issaquah, WA; Matthew Turner, Eagle, ID Organizational Management System (Traction): Dan Spoone, ACB President, Orlando, FL; and Eric Bridges, Executive Director, Alexandria, VA ACB Angel Presentations: Carol McCarl (1938 – 2019) Oregon Patricia LaFrance Wolf (1942 – 2013) California Presiding officer: Kim Charlson, Immediate Past President, Watertown, MA 10:45a.m.: ACB Public Awareness Program: Kelly Gasque, Alexandria VA; Katie Fredrick, Columbus, OH; and Deb Cook Lewis, Clarkston, WA 11:05a.m.: Lee Nasehi, President & CEO, VisionServe Alliance, St. Louis, MO 11:15a.m.: ACB Scholarship Presentations: Reem Hamodi, Aurora, CO, CUNY School of Professional Studies, Manhattan, NY (Eunice Fiorito and Charles Dillman Scholarship) Brielle Cayer, Middletown, CT, Fordham University, New York, NY (Ross N. Pangere Scholarship) Anna Ohrt, Issaquah, WA, Brown University, Providence, RI (Ross N. Pangere Scholarship) Matthew Turner, Eagle, ID, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MA (Ross N. Pangere Scholarship) 11:30a.m.: Break 11:45a.m.: Introduction of the ACB Advisory Board: Dan Spoone, ACB President, Orlando, FL; and Eric Bridges, Executive Director, Alexandria, VA 12:05p.m.: American Printing House for the Blind, Craig Mador, CEO, Louisville, KY Presentation of the George Card Award: Deb Trevino, ACB Awards Committee co-chair, Newark, DE 12:30p.m.: Theresia Hout, Caldwell, ID. Theresa is the owner operator of TL vending since 1989, a deaf blind entrepreneur with a master's degree in Business Administration. 12:50p.m.: Door Prizes and Announcements

This week on the ACB Advocacy Update, ACB staff members Eric Bridges, Claire Stanley, and Tony Stephens provide a sneak peak of the 59th ACB Conference and Convention. They discuss what the convention will look like, what has gone into planning for the event, and how members can participate.

This week on the ACB Advocacy Update, ACB staff members Eric Bridges, Claire Stanley, and Tony Stephens provide a sneak peak of the 59th ACB Conference and Convention. They discuss what the convention will look like, what has gone into planning for the event, and how members can participate.

This week on the ACB Advocacy Update, ACB staff members Eric Bridges, Claire Stanley, and Tony Stephens provide a sneak peak of the 59th ACB Conference and Convention. They discuss what the convention will look like, what has gone into planning for the event, and how members can participate.

Once again, Dan Spoone and Eric Bridges come together to reminisce, predict, and just have fun chatting about everything and anything sports, and they want you to join in the fun.

Once again, Dan Spoone and Eric Bridges come together to reminisce, predict, and just have fun chatting about everything and anything sports, and they want you to join in the fun.

We are joined by Eric Bridges of the American Council of the Blind to discuss working from home and working WITH the community, not FOR the community of people who are blind or visually impaired. We get a unique prescriptive from a membership organization on how COVID-19 has affected them proving services. To learn more about ACB, becoming a member, and to see how you can get involved, visit their website at acb.org.  Have a topic you want to hear or discuss? Send us a request at info@visionservealliance.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionserve-alliance/message

Grab an adult beverage, a bag of Chips or Cheetos and join Eric Bridges and Dan Spoone to chat all about Sports!! It's Dan and Eric's version of March Madness!

This week on the ACB Advocacy Update, Clark Rachfal, Claire Stanley, and Eric Bridges speak to a very exciting guest - the one and only Tony Stephens! Tony will be returning to ACB as our new Director of Development. Join them as they talk about his new position and what he will be bringing to ACB. Link to transcript: https://acb.org/ACB-advocacy-update-2-27-20-transcript

This week on the ACB Advocacy Update, Clark Rachfal, Claire Stanley, and Eric Bridges speak to a very exciting guest - the one and only Tony Stephens! Tony will be returning to ACB as our new Director of Development. Join them as they talk about his new position and what he will be bringing to ACB. Link to transcript: https://acb.org/ACB-advocacy-update-2-27-20-transcript

This week on the ACB Advocacy Update, Clark Rachfal, Claire Stanley, and Eric Bridges speak to a very exciting guest - the one and only Tony Stephens! Tony will be returning to ACB as our new Director of Development. Join them as they talk about his new position and what he will be bringing to ACB. Link to transcript: https://acb.org/ACB-advocacy-update-2-27-20-transcript

This week on the ACB Advocacy Update, Clark Rachfal, Claire Stanley, and Eric Bridges speak to a very exciting guest - the one and only Tony Stephens! Tony will be returning to ACB as our new Director of Development. Join them as they talk about his new position and what he will be bringing to ACB. Link to transcript: https://acb.org/ACB-advocacy-update-2-27-20-transcript

On this, the final Advocacy Update podcast for 2019, Clark Rachfal, ACB Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs, Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director, and Dan Spoone, ACB President, discuss the organizational progress and advocacy accomplishments of 2019 and tease what ACB has planned for 2020. This was a year of transformation and growth for ACB, made possible by our members, partners, and of course individual supporters.

On this, the final Advocacy Update podcast for 2019, Clark Rachfal, ACB Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs, Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director, and Dan Spoone, ACB President, discuss the organizational progress and advocacy accomplishments of 2019 and tease what ACB has planned for 2020. This was a year of transformation and growth for ACB, made possible by our members, partners, and of course individual supporters.

On this, the final Advocacy Update podcast for 2019, Clark Rachfal, ACB Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs, Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director, and Dan Spoone, ACB President, discuss the organizational progress and advocacy accomplishments of 2019 and tease what ACB has planned for 2020. This was a year of transformation and growth for ACB, made possible by our members, partners, and of course individual supporters.

On this, the final Advocacy Update podcast for 2019, Clark Rachfal, ACB Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs, Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director, and Dan Spoone, ACB President, discuss the organizational progress and advocacy accomplishments of 2019 and tease what ACB has planned for 2020. This was a year of transformation and growth for ACB, made possible by our members, partners, and of course individual supporters.

On this week’s episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Claire Stanley and Eric Bridges discuss this year’s leadership conference and legislative seminar. They also review the three imperatives that will be discussed at the seminar and brought to Congress by our ACB members.

On this week’s episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Claire Stanley and Eric Bridges discuss this year’s leadership conference and legislative seminar. They also review the three imperatives that will be discussed at the seminar and brought to Congress by our ACB members.

On this week’s episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Claire Stanley and Eric Bridges discuss this year’s leadership conference and legislative seminar. They also review the three imperatives that will be discussed at the seminar and brought to Congress by our ACB members.

On this week’s episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Claire Stanley and Eric Bridges discuss this year’s leadership conference and legislative seminar. They also review the three imperatives that will be discussed at the seminar and brought to Congress by our ACB members.

Host Matt takes the reins in the absence of Eric Bridges and has a n in-depth discussion about Mother with Brad Gilbert, a fellow movie expert. This may be the most a movie has been legitimately discussed in Monster Jamboree history. So this is a pretty big moment.For Live Show Dates Go To: https://www.facebook.com/BEARWOLFCOMEDY/Email us stuff at punandgame@gmail.com or hit us up on twitter @PunandGameSupport the Site At:https://www.patreon.com/punandgame

Apply for a video magnifier from CCLVI; APH and AFB partner - Dr. Craif Meador explains how some services will change; flying passenger drones, where to find audio described video, and Eric Bridges featured in national magazine

Apply for a video magnifier from CCLVI; APH and AFB partner - Dr. Craif Meador explains how some services will change; flying passenger drones, where to find audio described video, and Eric Bridges featured in national magazine

Hit a Home Run with KCB at the upcoming 44th annual conference and convention; Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director, discusses oral testimony submitted in accessible currency case; Penny Reeder, president of Guide Dog Users Inc, discusses problems related to service dogs

Hit a Home Run with KCB at the upcoming 44th annual conference and convention; Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director, discusses oral testimony submitted in accessible currency case; Penny Reeder, president of Guide Dog Users Inc, discusses problems related to service dogs

Eric Bridges discusses ACB accomplishments in 2016 and looks ahead to 2017 and the new Trump administration; tips for using essential oils around the house

Eric Bridges discusses ACB accomplishments in 2016 and looks ahead to 2017 and the new Trump administration; tips for using essential oils around the house

The new Orbit Reader 20 braille display; meet the 2016 ACB Leadership Fellows with Kim Charlson, ACB President; accessible currency and web accessibility with ERic Bridges, ACB Executive Director; Dr. Stephen L. Pruit, Kentucky Commissioner of Education, on his outlook for the Kentucky School for the Blind

The new Orbit Reader 20 braille display; meet the 2016 ACB Leadership Fellows with Kim Charlson, ACB President; accessible currency and web accessibility with ERic Bridges, ACB Executive Director; Dr. Stephen L. Pruit, Kentucky Commissioner of Education, on his outlook for the Kentucky School for the Blind

This is the pilot episode of Affiliates in Action. Debbie Hazelton talks with Jeff Bishop, Larry Turnbull, Eric Bridges and Kim Charlson about what the program will be covering and what the goals of this program will be.

This is the pilot episode of Affiliates in Action. Debbie Hazelton talks with Jeff Bishop, Larry Turnbull, Eric Bridges and Kim Charlson about what the program will be covering and what the goals of this program will be.

2015 in review; top two Sound Prints features - Eric Bridges on the 25th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Brian Charlson demonstrating the new Apple Watch

2015 in review; top two Sound Prints features - Eric Bridges on the 25th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Brian Charlson demonstrating the new Apple Watch

On Main Menu this week, we are interviewing Eric Bridges, the newly-appointed Executive Director of ACB. He sheds a lot of great info including his background, his work out of college along with his affiliation with what is now ACBS, and the job opportunity which eventually led to his new position with ACB. You'll also hear about his accomplishments with regards to the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act, the Pedestrian Safety and Enhancement Act, and Prescription Drug Labeling Act. There is more to his story, but you'll have to listen to find out the finer details. He has a lot going on, so it was a pleasure and honor to have him as our guest. Next, there's a new app about to hit the iOS App Store. Android users, I know how frustrating it may feel to be second on the list, but I assure you this app is coming to Android soon. We speak with Stephanie Cowper of BeSpecular, the company behind this so-named app. Given the competitive field in which this app hopes to captivate, you may feel the story is familiar, but wait, there are some intriguing details that may have your curiosity bubbling with anticipation. Wondering about the name? You'll learn about that, too! creativity with a scientific twist.

Jeff Bishop introduces ACB Link, KCB 2015 convention details, and legislative update with Eric Bridges

Jeff Bishop introduces ACB Link, KCB 2015 convention details, and legislative update with Eric Bridges

ERic Bridges, education of blind children, technology and job hunting from the past

ERic Bridges, education of blind children, technology and job hunting from the past

ACB Walk results, ACB Families holiday drawing, The ADA Then and Now with Eric Bridges, an accessible app for YouTube with Michael McCarty

ACB Walk results, ACB Families holiday drawing, The ADA Then and Now with Eric Bridges, an accessible app for YouTube with Michael McCarty