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Posted on July 10, 2026, Last Updated on July 13, 2026
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The American Council of the Blind Celebrates 65 Years of Advocacy and Impact
Posted on July 7, 2026
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The American Council of the Blind Celebrates 65 Years of Advocacy and Impact
Alexandria, Va., July 7, 2026 — The American Council of the Blind proudly celebrates its 65th anniversary, marking more than six decades of advancing independence, security, equality of opportunity, and quality of life for people who are blind or have low vision.
ACB Comments Cited In Draft FCC Report
Posted on July 6, 2026
As part of the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA), which was passed in 2010, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is required to send a report to Congress every two years regarding the accessibility and usability of telecommunications and advanced communication services and equipment. Part of the FCC's process in compiling these biennial reports is that they will accept public comments regarding the implementation of the CVAA.
Vote for the AD People's Choice Awards
Posted on July 5, 2026
The 2026 Audio Description People’s Choice Award finalist voting round is being held July 5-19. The winners will be revealed during the 2026 ACB Audio Description Awards Gala, which will take place virtually on November 12 at 7:30 PM ET.
Federal Judge Halts USPS Proposed Rule Regarding Mail-In Ballots
Posted on July 3, 2026
A federal judge has halted a Proposed Rule by the United States Postal Service which would restrict mail-in ballots. The Proposed Rule would require, among other things, that states provide USPS with lists of voters who are eligible to receive mail-in ballots for federal elections.
The American Council of the Blind Expresses Its Deep Concern Regarding the Department of Education Decision
Posted on June 30, 2026
Alexandria, Va., June 30, 2026 — The American Council of the Blind (ACB) is deeply concerned about the potential consequences of transferring the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) and the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) out of the U.S. Department of Education.
Senate Resolution Introduced Reaffirming the Integration Mandate
Posted on June 25, 2026
Last week, ACB announced that the Office of Legal Counsel at the Department of Justice released a memo regarding the integration mandate.
Air Carrier Access Amendments Act Reintroduction and Speak4 Campaign
Posted on June 25, 2026
The Air Carrier Access Amendments Act was recently reintroduced in Congress. Rep. Dina Titus of Nevada and Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin have introduced the bill in the House and Senate, respectively. This legislation would require the Secretary of Transportation to assess civil penalties for violations and refer patterns of discrimination to the Department of Justice.
Supreme Court Declines to Take Key Voting Rights Case
Posted on June 23, 2026
Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court further weakened the Voting Rights Act by refusing to take the case of Arkansas United v. Thurston, regarding whether Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act is enforceable by private individuals and organizations. The 8th Circuit Court decision says that individuals and groups do not have a private right of action to enforce Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act.
Memorandum Released Regarding the Integration Mandate
Posted on June 18, 2026
Today, on June 18, 2026, the Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) at the Department of Justice (DOJ) released a memo regarding the integration mandate in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v. LC. This integration mandate is currently at issue in the case of Texas v. Kennedy.