ACB Advocacy Update

On this week’s episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, ACB Executive Director Scott Thornhill speaks about the Randolph-Sheppard Act, which celebrates its

90th anniversary this year. Scott speaks with members of ACB’s affiliate, Randolph-Sheppard Act Vendors of America (RSVA), and board member Jeff Thom about

the history of this important legislation in creating entrepreneurial opportunities for people who are blind. Over the last few months, changes in policy

will mean that action is needed.

This week, Claire speaks with Lea Rowe from BVA about their experience at a Meta Wearables Summit in Northern California.

This week, Claire, Kolby, and Scott look back over all of the advocacy work that was done in 2025.

This week, Claire speaks with our intern about two more bills ACB is following closely. Congress has been busy introducing new bills. We will explore new

bills that impact the lives of people who are blind and low vision.

This week Claire speaks with another member of the Consumer Protection and Accessibility Advisory Committee (CPAAC) with the Federal Communications Commission.

The two talk about the newly formed group and its responsibilities over the next year.