WASHINGTON, DC –  Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) reintroduced the Medicare Demonstration of Coverage for Low Vision Devices Act (H.R.4129) last week. This legislation would help Medicare beneficiaries live safe and independent lives by creating a five-year national demonstration project administered by the Department of Health and Human Services to evaluate the economic impact of allowing reimbursement for low vision devices under the Social Security Act, which are currently excluded from Medicare coverage.

“Medicare…

American Council
of the Blind, Inc.
Constitution and Bylaws

(As amended through the 2018 National Conference and Convention)

American Council of the Blind
1703 N. Beauregard St.
Suite 420
Alexandria, VA 22311

(202) 467-5081
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Table of Contents

Article I Name
Article II Purpose
Article III Membership, Voting and Dues
Article IV Officers
Article V Publications Board
Article VI Powers and Duties of the Conference and Convention, the Officers, the Board of Directors and Committees
Article VII Affiliate Relations
Article VIII Advisory Board
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American Council of the Blind, Inc.

Bylaws

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Bylaw 1 Members-At-Large:

Any person who has reached the age of eighteen (18) may become a life member or an annual member-at-large of this organization by complying with these bylaws. A certified member of an affiliate shall not simultaneously be eligible to be an annual member-at-large. Such applications shall be accompanied by one (1) year's dues. Any person who has not reached the age of eighteen (18) years may become a junior member-at-large by…

WASHINGTON, July 26, 2019 - The American Council of the Blind (ACB) proudly announces the 2019 Achievement Award in Audio Description-Media, 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 Achievement Award-Media was presented to Sean Jordan of Microsoft/Xbox.  Only rarely has audio description been used during live events that are…

“Dots and Dashes” is a short newsletter featuring a variety of topics and ACB stories. This issue features information about ACB’s new officers, Facebook Live with Dan Spoone, ACB and OrCam’s cooperative agreement, Advocacy Updates, and this year’s Audio Description Awards winners.

Introducing ACB’s New Slate of Officers

The American Council of the Blind elected new officers, a new board member, and a new member of the board of publications during its 2019 annual conference and convention. We thought you’d like to learn more about them.

• President…

ACB - Picture the Future

58th Annual National Conference & Convention

American Council of the Blind and Special-Interest Affiliates

Hyatt Regency & Riverside Hotels, & Joseph A. Floreano Convention Center, Rochester, NY

July 5 – July 12, 2019…

ACB - Picture the Future

58th Annual National Conference & Convention

American Council of the Blind and Special-Interest Affiliates

Hyatt Regency & Riverside Hotels, & Joseph A. Floreano Convention Center, Rochester, NY

July 5 – July 12, 2019…

BENTONVILLE, Ark., July 18, 2019 — Walmart and Sam’s Club are deeply committed to accessibility and medication safety for their blind, visually impaired and print-impaired pharmacy patients. To enhance their commitment, Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies provide En-Vision America’s ScripTalk audible (i.e. “talking”) prescription labels at Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies across the United States.

Since 2012, Walmart and Sam’s Club have equipped almost 1,200 of their pharmacies to provide ScripTalk audible prescription labels at a patient’s request. More than…

The American Council of the Blind elected new officers, a new board member, and a new member of the Board of Publications during its 2019 annual conference and convention. Learn more about them below:

President: Dan Spoone, Orlando, FL
Dan is retired; he formerly worked as a senior project manager for Siemens.

First Vice President: Mark Richert, Arlington, VA
Mark is the Director of Public Policy for the National Disability Institute and the founding President of Excelsis, LLC, a public policy consultancy.

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The 2019 American Council of the Blind scholarship class represents 14 states and approximately 12 major fields of study. This year’s winners, where they’re from, and their fields of study, are listed below.

• Mitchell Bridwell, Pitsboro, IN: Computer Science
• Alexander Densmore, Strongsville, OH: Computer Science
• Ruben Flores, Salem, OR: Piano Performance/Worship Arts
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Joel Snyder, PhD, Director, Audio Description Project, ACB
(202) 467-5083

WASHINGTON, July 15, 2019 - The American Council of the Blind (ACB) proudly announces the 2019 Achievement Awards 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 awards were presented at a plenary session of the conference before over 1,000 people who are blind. The awards included:

• Achievement in Audio…