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ACB Focus: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

ACB Focus: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

By: American Council of the Blind
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Welcome to the ACB Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Track of the ACB Focus Podcast Series. ACB embraces Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in our Core Values. ACB welcomes members of all nationalities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, religions, political affiliations, disabilities, ages, genders, gender identities, and other minority groups to fully respect and represent the blind and visually impaired community in all the work we do.American Council of the Blind, All Rights Reserved Economics Management Management & Leadership Social Sciences
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  • 20250709 1600 A Conversation on the International Blindness Experience
    Jul 10 2025

    20250709 1600 A Conversation on the International Blindness Experience Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2025, on ACB Media 3 This was your opportunity to hear from and ask questions of Dave Williams, Chair, Braillists Foundation who is visiting us from England. He addressed the ACB banquet on Thursday, this was your chance to talk with him in an informal setting. Topics included Worldwide Education of the blind, issues facing blind and visually impaired people in foreign countries, and the global importance of braille. There was plenty of time for questions. Co-sponsored by: IRC and MCAC

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • 20250707 1600 Intertwining Roots The Story of Dallas from a Multicultural Perspective
    Jul 7 2025

    20250707 1600 Intertwining Roots The Story of Dallas from a Multicultural Perspective Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2025, on ACB Media 3 Participants heard from a Distinguished Panel of Historians as we explored the rich cultural history of Dallas and how it has grown from a meager enclave into the business mecca of the Southwest. From its beginning, people of different cultural backgrounds have made significant contributions to the city called "Big D". Presenters: Albert Valtierra, Vice President of the Dallas Mexican American League, Dallas, TX and Deecee Cornish, Oral Historian, writer, GRIOT, story teller, educator and Consultant, Fort Worth, TX.

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • 20250707 1430 Documenting Slavery in the Southwest Even After the Civil War
    Jul 7 2025

    20250707 1430 Documenting Slavery in the Southwest Even After the Civil War Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2025, on ACB Media 2 Participants viewed a documentary about Bill Piatt's book and heard from the St. Mary's University Law School professor himself. Presenter: Professor Bill Piatt, San Antonio, Texas Co-sponsored by: AAVIA and MCAC

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    1 hr and 14 mins
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