FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Scott Thornhill

Executive Director

202-467-5081

sthornhill@acb.org

American Council of the Blind Hosts 2026 DC Leadership Conference to Advocate for Key Issues Affecting People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision

Dear ACB community,

American Council of the Blind Applauds Introduction of the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act

Alexandria, Va., March 4, 2026 – The American Council of the Blind (ACB) applauds the recent introduction of the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act (S. 3974) in the U.S. Senate.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) wants to help you avoid scams and protect yourself during National Consumer Protection Week and beyond.  

Statement from the American Council of the Blind on the Death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam

The American Council of the Blind (ACB) is deeply saddened by the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a Rohingya refugee who was blind and died in Buffalo, New York, shortly after his release from federal custody.

ACB submitted a letter to Rhode Island state leadership, urging them to pass legislation for continued access to accessible electronic ballot return options for voting. The bill has now been passed in the Rhode Island State House. We hope the support letter will help encourage the state Senate to pass the bill and get it across the finish line. ACB has shared our letter on the ACB website under advocacy activity. Please read the press release below.

House Passes O’Brien Bill Protecting Electronic Ballots for Disabled, Military Voters

Today, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new report examining the challenges schools are facing to make assistive technology available for students with disabilities. This report was requested by House Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03).

The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) and several named plaintiffs have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education responding to the Notice put out by Secretary McMahon in December of 2025. The Notice, which ACB promptly responded to, placed a hold on Randolph-Sheppard vendors to prevent them from providing vending services in Army facilities. The lawsuit was just filed by NFB and related parties, and argues that the decision violates the Administrative Procedures Act (APA). ACB will follow the case closely and report back on what happens next.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 

Contact:

Scott Thornhill
Executive Director
(202) 467-5081
sthornhill@acb.org
 

American Council of the Blind Opens Registration for the 2026 D.C. Leadership Conference