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ACB Rideshare Survey

Posted on December 14, 2021

The American Council of the Blind and our affiliate Guide Dog Users Inc. have received multiple complaints from members that rideshare drivers are refusing service to blind and low vision passengers and claiming that they were not wearing a mask to avoid disciplinary action. If you believe this has happened to you, please share your experience with ACB by answering this short survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZBSM6WC.

Casting Call for Paramount Players Feature Film: Need Your Eyes

Posted on December 10, 2021

Paramount is seeking actors who are blind or visually impaired to play the supporting role of Suzy for the film Need My Eyes.

The character Suzy is female, 11-14 years old to play 12 years old, open ethnicity. Suzy has a close friendship to her older sister Ash, who babysits her and orchestrates fun games of hide-and-seek while their parents are out of town. Having been blind since she was born, she inspires her sister Ash to sign up for an app called See For Me that helps blind individuals complete tasks.

2021 Sneak-a-Peek Appetizer Auction

Posted on November 19, 2021

Day One - Friday, November 26

201 Silver and Gold Toned 3 Necklace Set

Donated by Leslie Charlson

Necklace 1:

This 10-inch silver ball and bead chain features a clear glass ball filled with delicate white blossoms and capped with a silver tone topper.

Necklace 2:

This 9-inch gold serpentine chain features a silver and gold toned ball of lacy flower filigree with a silver clasp. Inside the ball is a lovely purple chime.

Necklace 3:

2021 ACB Media Holiday Auction

Posted on November 19, 2021, Last Updated on November 22, 2021

Sunday, November 28 at 7:00pm EST

Streamed on ACB Media 6

Thanks to the Bay State Council of the Blind ($250) and Terry Pacheco VISAbilities Show ($100) for their generous donations for shipping.

Segment One - Cindy Hollis and Meka White

101 My Little Ballerina, Ashton-Drake Galleries with Certificate of Authenticity

Donated by Melissa Dubose

American Council of the Blind Salutes Audio Description Award Winners

Posted on November 18, 2021

Nov. 18, 2021 — The American Council of the Blind would like to thank all those who participated in the 2021 Audio Description Awards Gala that premiered on November 18th  on www.AdAwardsGala.org and on NBC’s Peacock TV, and will be available until December 31, 2021.

“We are thrilled with the level of commitment and support that the industry has shown for this event and for the continued expansion of accessible media for our community,” said ACB’s Executive Director, Eric Bridges.

The AD Awards Gala – Special Thanks to Our Sponsors, Presenters and Special Guests

Posted on November 12, 2021, Last Updated on November 15, 2021

November 12, 2021 - We are in the final count down to the 2021 Audio Description Awards Gala (6 days left) which will air on Thursday, November 18th, 2021, at 7:30pm ET on www.AdAwardsGala.org, listen live on ACB Media 6 or watch it on NBC’s Peacock platform.

We would like to express our gratitude to our Gala Sponsors: