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Urge Congress to Support the Same-Day Paratransit Innovation Act

Posted on April 2, 2026

Tell Congress to support the Same-Day Paratransit Innovation Act! For many people with disabilities, paratransit rides must be scheduled 24 hours or more in advance, making it difficult to handle last-minute needs like medical appointments, work changes, or daily errands. The Same-Day Paratransit Innovation Act (H.R. 8128), recently introduced in the House, would expand access to same-day paratransit services. This gives riders greater flexibility, independence, and control over their schedules.

Senator Markey's letter to Education Secretary Linda McMahon about the U.S. Department of Education’s recent decision to remove the Randolph-Sheppard priority for blind entrepreneurs

Posted on March 27, 2026

Today, Senator Edward Markey, ranking member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, sent a letter to Education Secretary Linda McMahon raising concerns about the U.S. Department of Education’s recent decision to remove the Randolph-Sheppard priority for blind entrepreneurs operating dining facilities on U.S.

Speak Out Against a New "Notice and Cure" Bill

Posted on March 26, 2026

ACB signed onto a letter with other disability advocates to reach out to Congress to speak out against a new “notice and cure” bill that would amend the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Similar bills have unfortunately continued to pop up over the years. These bills would give businesses a timeframe to make their services accessible to people with disabilities after they are notified of the access barrier.

Prevent Blindness Advocacy Alert

Posted on March 18, 2026

Dear ACB,

Please see the below advocacy alert from Prevent Blindness regarding the opportunity to ask your representatives to support funding for vision and eye health programs.

Prevent Blindness Advocacy Alert

A bipartisan congressional letter supporting vision and eye health funding is circulating right now, and the sign-on deadline is March 25.

Accessible Currency Update

Posted on March 17, 2026

Dear ACB community,
 
We recently received a semiannual update from the Bureau of Printing and Engraving (BEP) regarding their progress implementing the Court's order from ACB's currency accessibility lawsuit of 2008. The BEP is on track to print the new $10 bill with the accessible Raised Tactile Feature in 2026.
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