AFB and ACB Applaud Reintroduction of the Disability Access to Transportation Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 10, 2021)—The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) and the American Council of the Blind (ACB) applaud Representatives Jim Langevin and Dina Titus for reintroducing the Disability Access to Transportation Act (DATA) as H.R. 1697, which would expand and improve transportation, especially paratransit programs, for people with disabilities.
Dots and Dashes: March 5, 2021
ACB Board of Directors Moves Forward with Remote Voting for 2021 Convention
Voting Task Force Recommendations February 20, 2021 Background
In 2020 and 2021 the American Council of the Blind (ACB) Board of Directors voted to hold our regular in-person conference and convention virtually because of the health risks presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. This move to a virtual conference and convention was made to ensure the health and wellness of our members during this national emergency. While the current conference configuration does provide greater opportunity for more members to participate in conference sessions our ability to conduct in-person elections was impacted in 2020.
ACB Supports Accessible and Inclusive Currency
Alexandria, VA — On Friday, February 19, 2021, the American Council of the Blind sent the following letter to Secretary Yellen and the U.S. Treasury regarding the proposed Harriet Tubman redesign of the $20 bill.
Dots and Dashes: February 26, 2021
2021 ACB Leadership Conference
Thanks to everyone who participated in this past week’s ACB 2021 Leadership Conference. For those able to lead delegations for virtual visits with your member of Congress, please be sure to complete the Capitol Hill feedback form on Survey Monkey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2021HillFeedback, or download the form in Word format by clicking this link.
Employee Announcement: Audio Description Project Coordinator & Grant Writer
On March 1st, Jo Lynn Bailey-Page will join ACB as our Audio Description Project Coordinator & Grant Writer.
Employee Announcement: ACB Advocacy and Outreach Specialist
On March 1st, Swatha Nandhakumar will join the ACB team as an Advocacy and Outreach Specialist. She will be supporting Clark Rachfal, Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs, with monitoring, responding to and researching government agendas, as well as providing information, referral and peer support to incoming callers. Swatha is a recent graduate of Loyola University Chicago, with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, magna cum laude. Her background includes multiple legislative internships, including ones with the office of Senator Richard J.
Ways to Join ACB's 2021 Leadership Conference
We’re all geared up this weekend for the 2021 Leadership Conference. Visit the conference website to access the agenda, and conference materials. There’s even still time to register. The following provides additional ways you can tune in to the conference.