The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the global challenges that technology can experience when pushed to the limits. This reality check has not only been disproportionately burdensome for individuals who are blind and visually impaired, but it has also exposed the pre-existing barriers that have harmed the physical, social, and psychological well-being within this community over the years. Join the American Council of the Blind for an empowering panel on how technology can break down barriers to a full and enriched life, and how we can all get up and get moving toward full equality in the health and wellness arena.

• Clark Rachfal, ACB Director of Advocacy
• Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director
• Brian Charlson, ACB member
• Jeff Bishop, Microsoft Program Manager on the Windows Accessibility team
• Joshua Flewellen, Agent Analyst, Aira
• Be Birchall, Senior Software Engineer, Peloton Interactive

Episode Notes

The American Council of the blind, in partnership with ACB Diabetics in Action, presents the first episode in a ten part series: "Diabetes, Where We Are and Where We’re Going. In this episode, ACB’s Anthony Corona welcomes Tom Tobin and Randy Napp, two diabetics who are blind, along with Clark Rachfal, ACB’s Director of Government Affairs & Advocacy, and Chris Gray, President of ACB Diabetics in Action. The guests set the stage around the current challenges facing diabetics with vision loss and the struggle around equal access to quality care. For info on this and other ACB podcasts, e-mail [email protected].