EBU in action
The European Blind Union never stops advocating for the rights of visually impaired people in Europe!
Through the beautiful waves of inclusion, "EBU in Action" brings you the latest news about our organisation and interesting discussions about the most recent updates in the blindness and partial sight communities across the continent.
Is there any subject or topic that you would like to discuss with us? Please, send us an e-mail to: nacho.lopez@euroblind.org.
For more information about EBU in Action, visit our website.
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Episodes
Dec 6, 2023
Dec 6, 2023
48 min
With Antoine Fobe (EBU Head of Advocacy) and Claire Damilano (European Civil Action Service).
The European Commission presented a legislative proposal for a European Disability Card in September 2023. We discuss the proposal in detail and also talk to Dorota Krać about the Polish Association of the Blind's commitments in accessible art and official building standards.
An English transcript of episode 5 is available (pdf).
Sep 27, 2023
Sep 27, 2023
41 min
With Natalia Suárez (European Disability Forum) and Ville Lamminen (Finnish Federation of the Visually Impaired).
Social media platforms bring accessibility challenges, but also real opportunities for disability organisations. We also speak to Madeleine McNamara from Vision Ireland about healthcare, mobility and sports.
An English transcript of episode 4 is available (pdf).
Jun 28, 2023
Jun 28, 2023
53 min
With Jude Stern (IAPB) and Kave Noori (European Disability Forum).
Artificial Intelligence has a lot of potential for persons with disabilities, but also many challenges to be tackled. We also travel to Montenegro to talk with Anđela Dragović about the Union of the Blind of Montenegro's commitments in braille labelling and employment.
An English transcript of episode 3 is available (pdf).
Mar 22, 2023
Mar 22, 2023
50 min
With Bart Simons (EBU representative in ANEC) and Javier Pita (CEO of NaviLens).
Different ways to make consumer product information accessible, from braille labels to NaviLens QR codes. We also hear from Reiner Delgado (DBSV) about daily challenges for visually impaired people in Germany.
An English transcript of episode 2 is available (pdf).
Dec 20, 2022
Dec 20, 2022
43 min
With Erwin Denninghaus and Friederike L. Kühl (PAsCAL project).
In this first episode, two experts discuss the potential benefits and challenges of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles for blind and partially sighted people. We also speak to Francesca Sbianchi from our Italian member UICI about their work promoting the rights of visually impaired people in Italy.
An English transcript of episode 1 is available.