The purpose of the Arizona Council of the Blind (AzCB) is to promote an improved understanding of the capabilities and needs of people who are blind or visually impaired residents of and visitors to the State of Arizona, and to work to improve the social, economic, educational, employment and civic opportunities which are available to blind and visually impaired people within Arizona.
Become a Member of the Arizona Council of the Blind or Renew Your Membership.
The Arizona Legislature Completes its Work on the State Budget and passes with Medicaid in place. Read more by following this link to the press release from the governor's office.
We greatly encourage members and readers to read the article just posted on the web site all about Charitable Giving opportunities
The Arizona Council of the Blind (AzCB) annually offers two scholarships – the John Vanlandingham Memorial and the Frank Kells Memorial – named in memory of two outstanding AzCB leaders. Each will be awarded to a legally blind Arizona resident who will be attending college full-time in the fall of 2014. Applications will be accepted starting January 1; the deadline for receipt of all materials will be March 15. If you have any questions, contact scholarship@azcb.org.
Please note that our national organization - The American Council of the Blind (ACB) also offers scholarships. Go to www.acb.org.
Read the historical proclamation from the President of the United States on the twentieth anniversary of the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The Arizona Council of the Blind is a registered 501C3 tax-exempt volunteer organization Supporting the blind and low-vision community of Arizona. If you would like to contribute to the work and actions of AzCB There are three-easy ways in which you can help keep our mission moving forward.
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