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Recognizing the critical role that public transportation can play in promoting the physical, emotional and economic wellbeing of people who are blind or have low-vision, having a basic understanding of what public transportation includes, how it is funded, how it is evolving, and how blind and low-vision people can incorporate its use into their own lives is of critical importance for anyone who either lives as a person who is blind or has low-vision or who provides programs or services for blind/low-vision consumers.
A three-part workshop hosted by VisionServe Alliance will take a…
The application on smart phones will usher in a new chapter of accessibility for public transportation that will benefit all riders of varying abilities.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Reuters reported on the debut of Waymap’s groundbreaking app that will strengthen and make…
Springfield, Illinois (May 31, 2022): The Illinois State Board of Elections (SBE) announces the launch of a remote accessible vote-by-mail system for the June 2022 primary election. This secure system will allow blind, deafblind, and some other voters with disabilities to vote-by-mail – privately and independently – just as all other Illinois voters can. It allows them to securely receive and mark their ballots electronically at home, instead of forcing them to rely on help from others or travel to vote at polling places,…
The ACB National Conference & Convention will take place July 1st through the 8th at the Omaha Hilton and Convention Center, with virtual programming in the days leading up to the return of our in-person event. Visit www.ACBConvention.org to learn about traveling to Omaha and other ways you can participate in this year’s historic event.
Registration is now open for the 2022 ACB Brenda Dillon Memorial Walk. Sign up now as an individual or team, or join an already existing team. Proceeds support ACB national along with state and special interest affiliates. We’ll walk our way to the opening session of the 61st annual ACB Conference and Convention on July 3rd at 6pm CT, and there will be virtual walks across the country that evening as well. So, let’s all walk together wherever we may be as we raise awareness on the importance walking plays toward living a…
Join blind musicians from around the world on April 16th, 2022, at 2 p.m. Eastern time for a very special benefit concert for those who are blind impacted by the conflict in Ukraine.
The American Council of the Blind is proud to be a broadcast partner for the WBU global benefit concert “We’re With You,” which provides direct assistance for those in Ukraine who are blind and visually impaired.
The atrocities in Ukraine have turned life upside down for millions across the impacted region. The stories we have heard from those who are blind and visually impaired are extremely…
Contact: Anthony Stephens, astephens@acb.org, 202.559.2045
ALEXANDRIA, VA (MAR. 24, 2022) — The American Council of the Blind (ACB) congratulates the CBS Television Network for significantly increasing the amount of programming it makes available on CBS with Audio Description (AD). In keeping with its ongoing commitment to accessibility, CBS recently added AD to seven primetime series: Bull, Ghosts, United States of Al, S.W.A.T., Good Sam, Magnum P.I, and Undercover Boss. With these additions, CBS now offers AD with…
The agenda for the 2022 ACB Leadership Conference is now available on the Leadership Conference page. Read below for more conference highlights.
During the presidents’ meeting, you’ll get to meet the members of ACB’s Advisory Board as well as learn about the expansion of the Monthly Monetary Support Program, the launch of ACB’s mentorship program, discuss how to make the membership certification process better, get some marketing and communications tips on how to promote your affiliate, and how to create a…
The American Council of the Blind (ACB) hosts the ACB Leadership Conference March 12th - 15th. This annual event brings together leading voices from the blindness community. The event is typically held in Washington, DC; however, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the 2022 Leadership Conference is a virtual event. This page provides valuable information for attendees. Follow the links to access the program agendas and background documents on this year’s legislative imparatives. Conference program details and links will be sent to registered attendees on March 11th. Visit …