“Dots and Dashes” is a short newsletter featuring a variety of topics and ACB stories. This issue features a call to action on H.R. 4129, plus articles about the FCC’s public notice about making emergency information accessible, the latest Advocacy Update podcasts, the Benefits of Audio Description in Education contest for blind students ages 7 to 21, and information about Apple TV+ being optimized for blind, deaf and hard of hearing individuals.

Call to Action! Tell Congress to Support H.R. 4129, and Provide Coverage for Low Vision Devices

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Table of Contents

• 2016 Resolutions Summaries

• Resolution 2016-01 - ACB's Imperatives - Audio, Video, CVAA

• Resolution 2016-02 - Appropriate Learning Media Assessments

• Resolution 2016-03 - Braille and Low Vision Services Special Education

• Resolution 2016-04 - Braille…

Summary of 2016 Resolutions

Two resolutions were referred to ACB bodies: 2016-20 to the information access committee, and 2016-22 to the board of directors. They are not included in this compilation.
 
Resolution 2016-01 urges the Federal Communications Commission to substantially expand the number of hours of audio-described TV programming required per calendar quarter; increase the number of networks required to offer described programming and the designated markets in which audio…

Resolution 2016-01

ACB’s Imperatives Regarding Audio Description, Accessible Video Equipment, and the CVAA

Whereas, the historic Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA) and its implementing regulations promise a revolution in the use and enjoyment of digital TV through audio description and accessible video equipment; and

Whereas, current law requires only a small number of television networks to carry a few hours of audio-described programming per quarter, amounting to a fraction of…

“Dots and Dashes” is a short newsletter featuring a variety of topics and ACB stories. This issue features articles about the latest Advocacy Update podcasts; emergency preparedness, scams, and consumer tips from the FCC; a Microsoft Learning webinar about Microsoft Teams; BANA’s new podcast series; a podcast about grilling by Cooking Without Looking; and information on a blind golf tournament.

Accessibility Learning Webinar Series

Microsoft Teams is a unified communications platforms that combines chat, video meeting, file storing and document collaboration all using one…

“Dots and Dashes” is a short newsletter featuring a variety of topics and ACB stories. This issue features articles about the 2020 leadership meetings, the FAA’s final statement of enforcement priorities regarding service animals, the latest Advocacy Update podcasts, upcoming membership focus calls, changes to ACB Radio’s schedule, an update on the convention archives, and Cooking Without Looking’s first podcast.

ACB General Session Convention Archive Updates

Many of you have been asking about the general session archives from this year’s convention. We are excited to…

The American Council of the Blind Presidents’ Meeting and Legislative Seminar will take place from Saturday, February 22 to Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at the Holiday Inn & Suites Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia. This hotel is in close proximity to the previous venue and is also near many restaurants and shops in historic Old Town Alexandria. So mark your calendars, make your reservations, and make plans to join us for what promises to be a fantastic set of meetings!

2020 DC Leadership Meetings Schedule:
Saturday, February 22: Board…

Downloadable Files: 

2020 Affiliate Presidents Agenda.docx

2020 Legislative Seminar Agenda.docx

2020 Autonomous Vehicles Backgrounder.docx

2020 Surface Transportation Backgrounder.docx

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­For Immediate Release

Contact:
Clark Rachfal, Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs
(202) 467-5081
crachfal@acb.org

Alexandria, VA - On Thursday, August 8, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Enforcement Office issued a final statement of enforcement priorities for service animals. In this statement, DOT provides greater clarity to air travel passengers with service animals, as well as airlines, about the DOT’s interpretation and enforcement of the…

ACB is a member of the VisionServe Alliance and has representation on the Aging & Vision Loss National Coalition.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Lee Nasehi                                                        
Telephone: (314) 961-8235  …

“Dots and Dashes” is a short newsletter featuring a variety of topics and ACB stories. This issue features articles about the reintroduction of the low vision devices bill, Walmart and Sam’s Club providing accessible labels, ACB presenting an Audio Description Award to Dr. Brett Oppegaard, Facebook Live, the Exercise and Fitness for All Act, and the latest Advocacy Update podcast.

Maloney and Bilirakis Introduce Bill to Help Visually Impaired Americans

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For Immediate Release
Contact: Joel Snyder, PhD, Director, Audio Description Project, ACB
(202) 467-5083

WASHINGTON, July 29, 2019 - The American Council of the Blind (ACB) proudly announces the 2019 Dr. Margaret R. Pfanstiehl Memorial Achievement Award in Audio Description, an initiative of the Council’s Audio Description Project (ADP).  

In conjunction with ACB’s 58th annual conference and convention in Rochester, N.Y., the award was presented at a plenary session of the conference before over 1,000 people who are blind.

The Dr.…