CCLVI Scheigert Scholarships for the 2026-2027 Academic Year
The Council of Citizens with Low Vision International (CCLVI), an affiliate of the American Council of the Blind, annually awards four scholarships in the amount of $3,000 each to full-time college students. Scholarships are awarded to freshmen, undergraduate, and graduate students, all of whom must be low vision, maintain a strong GPA and be involved in school/local community activities.
Application materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern time February 15, 2026. Scholarship monies will be awarded for the 2026-2027 academic year. To access the guidelines and application, visit https://cclvi.org/scheigert.
Applications will be available to complete and submit online from January 1, 2026 to the February 15 deadline. If you have any questions about the scholarship application, please call CCLVI at (502) 905-0869. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
We look forward to receiving your application materials.
BITS Announces New Organizational Name
Blind Information Technology Specialists (BITS), a long-standing affiliate dedicated to advancing access, education, and leadership in technology for blind and low-vision individuals, is proud to announce that its members have overwhelmingly approved a historic organizational name change. Beginning immediately, the organization will be known as Blind Information Technology Solutions.
This change was adopted following a vote of the full membership, in which 85 percent supported the new name. The decision reflects the organization’s growth, its expanding programs, and its evolving role in shaping accessible technology across industries.
The updated name signals a strategic shift toward:
- Broader technology solutions designed by and for blind and low-vision users
- Expanded technical training, including AI, data tools, coding, web accessibility, digital productivity, and assistive technologies
- Greater organizational partnerships, including industry, academia, and advocacy groups
- Stronger representation within the American Council of the Blind, reinforcing the importance of digital equity and innovation
- A clearer identity that resonates with both emerging technologists and established professionals
For more information about Blind Information Technology Solutions, upcoming programs, or opportunities to get involved, please visit the organization’s website, www.bits-acb.org, or contact our leadership team via email, president@bits-acb.org.