Speaking Out for the Blind
Brian McCallenWhere Your Listening is Our Business
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 287 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Non-ProfitGovernmentBusiness | |||
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We’re talking with one outstanding blind woman. She’s worn multiple hats and achieved a lot. She is a teacher, writer, athlete, motivational speaker, and recipient of the prestigious Helen Keller Achievement Award. And Kathy is here to talk about her... more
Waymo is bringing their self-driving cars to Washington, DC. The National Council on Independent Living is celebrating the important moment. The organization says that it’s a significant opportunity in advancing accessible transportation for all peop... more
We’re welcoming Dan Kysor back to the program. You may remember when I interviewed Dan on a previous episode back in the early 2010’s. Dan’s here to talk about a brand-new book he just wrote and published. The book covers the diverse landscape of acc... more
The Same-Day Paratransit Innovation Act, or H.R. 8128, was just introduced in the House of Representatives. The Act plans to remove the rule of scheduling paratransit rides more than twenty-four hours in advance. Scheduling rides twenty-four hours in... more
More video games are being released with audio description. How does audio description help blind players win the games and reach all their levels? Aaron Spelker, the Cahir of ACB’s Audio Description Project Gaming Committee, joins us to answer this ... more
KOB-TV in Albuquerque is reporting that the New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is getting $6 million for upgrades. The upgrades will enhance accessibility for wheelchair-bound kids. Here to talk about the upgrades is Pual Kilman. M... more
The American Council of the Blind is launching STEP. STEP stands for Strengthen Teens, Elevate Potential. Strengthen Teens, Elevate Potential is a new youth program launching at ACB’s 2026 Convention. STEP is for blind and visually impaired high scho... more
The American Council of the Blind’s 2026 Leadership Conference is coming. It’s the smaller convention leading up to ACB’s bigger convention in St. Louis, Missouri this July. Here to talk about the leadership conference is ACB President Deb Cook Lewis... more
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This show centers on issues, programs, and personal stories within the blind and visually impaired communities, blending advocacy, education, technology, and real-world independence. Episodes frequently spotlight how organizations design services, training, and inclusive opportunities—from youth STEP programs and leadership conferences to everyday assistive tech and novel therapies. Guests range from nonprofit executives and program managers to clinicians, researchers, athletes, and entrepreneurs who share practical insights, family impact, and steps listeners can take to support or participate in meaningful initiatives. The arc across episodes often emphasizes accessibility, community involvement, and the broader goal of enabling greater i... more
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Recent guests on Speaking Out for the Blind include:
1. Theo Braddy
2. Dan Kysor
3. Claire Stanley
4. Aaron Spelker
5. Pual Kilman
6. Cindy Holis
7. Deb Cook Lewis
8. Athanasios Thanasis Alexandris
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