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American Council of the Blind, Inc.

20260727 1800 Health, Knowledge, Accessibility and Empowerment; Navigating HIV Awareness with Confidence

Originally Aired on ACB Media

July 27, 2026

20260727 1800 Health, Knowledge, Accessibility and Empowerment; Navigating HIV Awareness with Confidence

Originally Aired on ACB Media

The session provided an informative setting for HIV awareness, sexual and reproductive health, accessibility, and personal empowerment. Science-based information addressed stigma, confidence, and informed health decisions. Tia Irish of Pozitive EyE's and Alecia Tramel-McIntyre of Positive People Network Inc., an advocate who had lived with HIV for more than 30 years, combined professional expertise with lived experience. Participants learned about healthcare resources, their rights, and advocating for their needs with confidence and dignity.

Presenters: Alecia Tramel-McIntyre, founder of Positive People Network Inc., Miami, FL; Tia Irish, Director, Pozitive Eyes, Miami, FL; Ricardo Salazar, ACBS President, Miami, FL; Gregg Wandsneider, ACBS board member, Waukesha, WI