New tactile signage will help people with visual disabilities better identify row numbers, seat assignments and lavatory locations independently

First Braille-equipped aircraft now flying and the airline expects to outfit entire mainline fleet by 2026

CHICAGO, July 27, 2023 - United today became the first U.S. airline to add Braille to aircraft interiors, helping millions of travelers with visual disabilities more easily navigate the cabin independently. According to the Department of Transportation, …

Imagine, Nurture, Support, Prepare, Influence, Reflect, Evolve 
Providing Mentorship, Access & Peer Support

Calling all ACB members who are interested in becoming an ACB Guide (Mentor) or Explorer (Mentee). We’re excited to launch the official mentoring program of the American Council of the Blind!

The ACB INSPIRE mentoring program serves as a roadmap and places an emphasis on aiding and guiding potential leaders to expand their involvement at the local, state and/or national…

Braille, Large Print, and Audio Versions Also Available

July 13, 2023 - The Nationwide Credit Reporting Agencies (NCRAs) reaffirmed their commitment to provide access to consumer credit reports for people who are blind or have low vision. The initiative, crafted with the American Council of the Blind and several blind consumers, will help improve the experiences of individuals who cannot read a standard print credit report.

Under the plan announced today, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion will make online credit reports and related information more…

June 28, 2023

The Honorable Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee
2125 Rayburn House Office Building
45 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20515

Dear Chair McMorris Rodgers:

On behalf of the American Council of the Blind and the undersigned organizations, we are writing to voice our support for the continued development and deployment of autonomous vehicles here in the United States, which could significantly enhance the lives of millions of disabled Americans and their loved ones, and ask that Congress take swift action to…

July 5, 2023 – Alexandria, Virginia – The American Council of the Blind (ACB) announces the 2023 winners of the Audio Description Project Awards. The ADP Awards honor the people and organizations that make outstanding contributions to the quality, availability, and understanding of audio description.

The winners are:

Achievement in Media (Individual): Debra Erickson, Executive Chef and Founder of The Blind Kitchen. The Blind Kitchen provides accessible cooking tools to help people who are…

Registration is open for the Audio Description Project‘s twenty-second Audio Description Institute, taking place virtually August 14–18, 1–5pm (EDT). The fee is $550; two scholarships are available (scroll down for details). To ensure a high-quality learning experience, space is limited, so secure your place today! Click here to register.

Audio description, or AD, provides access to artistic and educational visual images through succinct and vivid descriptions of elements that…

The American Council of the Blind’s (ACB) Scholarship Program was established in 1982. The American Council of the Blind (ACB) and the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) have partnered to offer educational scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $7,500 for legally blind students attending a technical college or who are an entering freshman, undergraduate or a graduate student. 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.…

The ACB Media team is proud to announce the newly upgraded version of ACB Link. It brings the following enhancements:

• A newly enhanced app with more modern support for iOS 16 with significantly improved performance and reliability.
• ACB Link comes to the Mac platform!
• New revised look and feel for listening to the ACB Media…

ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 6, 2023 – The American Council of the Blind (ACB) announces that the Audio Description People’s Choice Award opens for nominations on June 6, 2023. The winners will be revealed during the 2023 ACB Audio Description Awards Gala, which will take place virtually on November 14^th at 7:30 p.m. Eastern.

The Audio Description Awards Gala celebrates inclusivity…

The 2023 American Council of the Blind Conference and Convention takes place from June 19-July 7. The virtual portion begins June 19 with the Call to Order. Resolutions will take place from June 20-22, and Constitution and Bylaws will take place on June 23. ACB’s hybrid convention sessions begin on June 30 and end on July 7, with all in-person events taking place in Schaumburg, IL.

Convention Registration

Registration opened for ACB members on Thursday, May 18 at 7:00 AM Central, and …