Upcoming Events

The American Council of the Blind®’s (ACB®) Scholarship Program was established in 1982. The American Council of the Blind (ACB) in partnership with other organizations and individuals offers educational scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $7,500 for entering freshman, undergraduate and graduate students, and those attending technical college. 

This program awards students with scholarships to help with post-secondary education financial needs such as tuition, fees, room and board and other additional costs associated with assistive technology. Applications for the 2027 - 2028 school year can be submitted online from Saturday, November 1, 2026 to Saturday, February 14, 2027 11:59 pm (CST). 

For more information, visit our scholarships page.

The American Council of the Blind® (ACB®) is proud to announce its annual 2027 D.C. Leadership Conference, where attendees will participate in educational sessions, engage with keynote speakers from the disability community, and meet with members of Congress on Capitol Hill. The conference focuses on advancing key legislative priorities to promote independence and improve the quality of life for people who are blind or have low vision. 

ACB’s 2027 Leadership Conference will be a hybrid event. The optional tour, ACB’s Board Meeting, Presidents’ Meeting, Legislative Seminar, and Capitol Hill visits will take place between Friday, March 5th, 2027 and Tuesday, March 9th, 2027, at the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel in Arlington, VA.

The American Council of the Blind® holds its annual Conference and Convention in a different US city each summer. Attendees can learn about what is happening within the blindness community, develop strategies for advocating on behalf of people who are blind or visually impaired, explore new blindness and low vision technologies, products and services, meet with product vendors, experience what the convention surroundings have to offer on fun and informative tours, and most importantly, connect with other blind and visually impaired friends and colleagues from across North America and throughout the world. 

The 2027 American Council of the Blind Conference and Convention hybrid dates will be from July 23th through July 30th at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront Hotel. 

For more information, visit our Convention page.