20260309 Legislative Seminar - Morning

Originally Broadcasted March 9, 2026, on ACB Media 6

·      Introductions and 2026 Imperatives

o   Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act: Stephanie Enyart, AFB

o   Communications, Video and Technology Accessibility Act: Zainab Alkebsi, Deaf Equality

o   Medical Devices Nonvisual Accessibility Act: Justin Young, NFB

·      Sponsor**’**s Presentation

o   New Staff and Departments - ACB is in an exciting time of change and growth. We have established new programs and are introducing new staff members. This time will be spent talking about such additions.

§  Kolby Garrison, Accessibility Consulting and Compliance Services Coordinator

§  Grace Hart, Advocacy and Accessibility Operations Administrator

§  Legal Counsel

·      Advocating at the State and Local Levels

o   Advocacy does not always have to be done in Washington, D.C. In fact, based on different variables, advocacy at the state level might be more appropriate. Our panelists talked about different forms of advocacy at the state level.

o   Moderator: Ron Brooks, Arizona

§  Chris Bell, Minnesota

§  Jeff Thom, California

§  Steve Heesen, Wisconsin

·      Speak4 Presentation

o   The Speak4 platform has become extremely popular with ACB members since the spring of 2025. We talked through how to use the service. Then, we explored how affiliates can also use the service. We had testimonials from two affiliate leaders: Lori Trujillo Roush, ICUB, and Kim Reese, MCB.

·      Sponsor**’**s Presentation

·      Keynote Speaker: Kristin Stitcher, formerly of the Disability Rights Section of the Department of Justice

o   Ms. Stitcher worked in the Disability Rights Section when the Department promulgated the Title II website regulations we all advocated for. She will share her experience from the inside as they excitedly worked on the regulations.

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