In this final episode of On the Road to Sao Paulo, we take you inside Plenary Session 3: “The Future of the Global Blindness Movement”, recorded live at the World Blindness Summit & WBU General Assembly. Chaired by Martine Abel-Williamson, the session brings together four global leaders—Gertrude Oforiwa Fefoame, Ana Peláez Narváez, Rosario Galarza, and Hans Jørgen Wiberg to explore the key challenges and opportunities shaping our movement worldwide. A note for listeners: you may notice a ...

In Episode 3 of On the Road to Sao Paulo, Marc Workman speaks with Diane Bergeron, Treasure of WBU and Chair of the WBU Women’s Committee. They discuss the program of the upcoming World Blindness Summit, with a particular focus on the Women’s Forum being held just before the start of the summit. Listen to learn all about the purpose, structure, and goals of this important part of the gathering in Sao Paulo. For questions about the World Blindness Summit and WBU General Assembly, contact GA202...

In Episode 8 of Unpacking Accessibility Go!, our final episode of the series, hosts Hannes, Kathy, and Benjamin move on to Commitment 7 of Accessibility Go, dealing with inclusive employment. Listen to the episode to learn how you can use this commitment to improve inclusive employment practices. Visit the World Blind Union website to access Accessibility Go in various languages and formats https://worldblindunion.org/programs/accessibility/. We welcome comments and suggestions; send us your ...

In Episode 2 of On the Road to Sao Paulo, Marc Workman speaks with Sarah Barreto Marques Ribeiro, Director of Finance and Administration with ONCB, the host organization of the upcoming World Blindness Summit and WBU General Assembly. They talk about what life is like for blind and partially sighted Brazilians, what ONCB is hoping to share with the global blind movement, what those attending the summit should definitely check out while in Brazil, and what she hopes the legacy of this event wi...

In Episode 7 of Unpacking Accessibility Go!, hosts Hannes, Kathy, and Benjamin move on to Commitment 6 of Accessibility Go, dealing with accessible meetings and events. Listen to the episode to learn how to make online and in person meetings and events accessible to all persons with disabilities. Visit the World Blind Union website to access Accessibility Go in various languages and formats https://worldblindunion.org/programs/accessibility/. We welcome comments and suggestions; send us your ...

In Episode 6 of Unpacking Accessibility Go!, hosts Hannes, Kathy, and Benjamin move on to Commitment 5 of Accessibility Go, dealing with inclusive programming and services. Stay tuned to learn how to make programs and services accessibility and inclusive from design right through to monitoring and evaluation. Visit the World Blind Union website to access Accessibility Go in various languages and formats https://worldblindunion.org/programs/accessibility/. We welcome comments and suggestions; ...

In Episode 1 of On the Road to Sao Paulo, Marc Workman has a conversation with Martine Abel Williamson. They talk about what the World Blindness Summit and WBU General Assembly Is for those who may not be aware, Why this event matters to our community, And Some favorite memories from past general assemblies. For GA related questions, contact GA2025@wbu.ngo, or visit our website at https://worldblindunion.org/general-assembly/.

On the Road to São Paulo is the World Blind Union’s newest podcast series, offering behind-the-scenes insights into the upcoming World Blindness Summit and WBU General Assembly. From interviews and personal reflections to event previews and presenter spotlights, this series will get you ready for São Paulo. New episodes drop monthly—plus a few surprises along the way. Learn more about the event here: https://worldblindunion.org/general-assembly/

In Episode 5 of Unpacking Accessibility Go!, hosts Hannes, Kathy, and Benjamin move on to Commitment 4 of Accessibility Go, dealing with capacity, knowledge, and learning. Organizations that aim to be inclusive must embed a commitment to inclusivity into their culture, and this episode unpacks what such a commitment looks like in practical terms. Visit the World Blind Union website to access Accessibility Go in various languages and formats https://worldblindunion.org/programs/accessibility/....

In Episode 4 of Unpacking Accessibility Go!, hosts Hannes, Kathy, and Benjamin move on to Commitment 3 of Accessibility Go, dealing with the important but often not well understood matter of procurement. The procurement process is an incredibly powerful tool that can be used to improve accessibility over time. Learn how you can make use of this useful tool. Visit the World Blind Union website to access Accessibility Go in various languages and formats https://worldblindunion.org/programs/acce...

In Episode 3 of Unpacking Accessibility Go!, hosts Hannes, Kathy, and Benjamin move on to Commitment 2 of Accessibility Go, which deals with all aspects of making communications more accessible. Learn all about the steps organizations can take to improve the accessibility of the way they communicate. Visit the World Blind Union website to access Accessibility Go in various languages and formats https://worldblindunion.org/programs/accessibility/. We welcome comments and suggestions; send us y...

In Episode 2 of Unpacking Accessibility Go!, hosts Hannes, Kathy, and Benjamin turn to Commitment 1 of Accessibility Go, addressing physical accessibility in the workplace. Learn all about the steps organizations can take to make their spaces more accessible and welcoming. Visit the World Blind Union website to access Accessibility Go in various languages and formats https://worldblindunion.org/programs/accessibility/. We welcome comments and suggestions; send us your feedback at info@wbu.ngo.

In Episode 1 of Unpacking Accessibility Go!, hosts Hannes, Kathy, and Benjamin introduce this helpful resource jointly developed by World Blind Union and CBM Global. Learn what Accessibility Go is, how it’s structured, and how you can use it to advance your local advocacy efforts. Visit the World Blind Union website to access Accessibility Go in various languages and formats https://worldblindunion.org/programs/accessibility/. We welcome comments and suggestions; send us your feedback at info...

Get ready for Global Voice - Unpacking Accessibility Go! In this special preview episode, we give you a sneak peek at our podcast's first mini series, Unpacking Accessibility Go!, where we dive into the Accessibility Go! Guide to Action and it's 7 commitments to accessibility. Tune in and get ready to go!