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ACB Angel Submission Deadline: April 30, 2020
The ACB Angels Memorial Tribute is an opportunity for ACB members and friends to honor their loved ones and guide dogs who have passed on and who played an important role in the...
Upcoming ACB Community Events by Conference Call
At a time when our country is in a state of social distancing, your ACB family has opportunities for you to connect with others from the comfort of your home. Below you will...
ACB's COVID-19 Response
The American Council of the Blind is closely monitoring information about the COVID-19  virus and its impact. After much thoughtful consideration, ACB has decided to..., Downloadable links: Final Letter: Immigrant Exclusion from COVID 3.0 Health and Economic Relief COVID-19 Package Medications Access Letter Transportation Access and...
ACB Board Moves to Hold 2020 Virtual Convention
Alexandria, VA (March 31, 2020) — The American Council of the Blind (ACB) Board of Directors voted unanimously to forego its annual conference and convention in Schaumburg,...
ACB Link 2.0 is Now Available
ACB Link 2.0 is now available for iOS and supports iOS version 13. This release brings a number of major improvements: This version of ACB Link adds support for iOS 13, dark...
Congress Must Protect the Civil Rights of Students with Disabilities
On Friday, March 20, the American Council of the Blind and the American Foundation for the Blind sent a joint letter to Congress opposing language included in the...
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