by Eric Bridges

Happy new year! I trust you all had a safe, happy and healthy holiday season. Let’s take a look back at all the amazing things that happened in 2019.

“Dots and Dashes” is a short newsletter featuring a variety of topics and ACB stories. This issue features information about ACB Radio’s new managing director and technical managing director, the latest Advocacy Update podcasts, the World Blind Union’s employment survey, a casting call for Apple TV+’s show “SEE,” Social Security scams and how to report them, and Getty Images and Verizon award $40,000 in prizes.

Are you missing out on the action in movies? Do you wonder what’s so special about a famous painting or national monument? Are you frustrated when there’s no information about visual details during important live events? The American Council of the Blind (ACB) and its Audio Description Project (ADP) aim to bring more meaning and enjoyment to entertainment, cultural, and educational experiences for blind and visually impaired people. The key is Audio Description.

ACB's Audio Description Project
Sixteenth Audio Description Institute

February 22 - 24, 2020 - (Saturday through Monday)
In Conjunction with ACB's 2020 DC Leadership Meeting

Holiday Inn & Suites Alexandria (Virginia)
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 548-6300

“Dots and Dashes” is a short newsletter featuring a variety of topics and ACB stories. This issue features information about ACB’s open forum on the annual legislative seminar, the Audio Description Institute, ACB’s agreement with OrCam, the latest Advocacy Update podcasts, and Disability:IN’s leadership program.

The ACB national office will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 28-29. Staff will resume normal office hours on Monday, December 2nd. We wish you all a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

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Listed below are the items up for bid in this year's ACB Radio Holiday Auction. Items are numbered, and will appear in this order during the auction. One item will be up for bid at a time; advance bidding on items is not permitted.

Access complete auction information, including rules, date and time, how to listen and how to call and bid by visiting this link.

Thanks for supporting the 2019 ACB Radio Holiday Auction.

The American Council of the Blind (ACB) and OrCam Technologies have committed to a cooperative agreement that will help empower blind and low vision Americans to achieve increased independence.

“Dots and Dashes” is a short newsletter featuring a variety of topics and ACB stories. This issue features information about an open conference call hosted by the advocacy committee, upcoming Forum deadlines and themes, ACB’s scholarships, the latest Advocacy Update podcasts, Aira adding Miami International Airport to its airport network, and JPMorgan Chase’s virtual career fair.

The 2020 ACB scholarship application is now open!

The American Council of the Blind has a great opportunity for students who are legally blind to earn a scholarship, whether you are going to a technical college, an entering freshman, undergraduate or a graduate student. Over $55,000 in scholarships are awarded to students each year. To be eligible, you need to be legally blind, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and be involved in your school/local community.