Dots and Dashes from Washington 10-19-18
Posted on October 19, 2018, Last Updated on January 8, 2026
Welcome to “Dots and Dashes from Washington,” a short newsletter featuring a variety of topics and ACB success stories. Everybody loves a little good news, right?
White Cane Day
Hulu Becomes Latest Streaming Service to Commit to Accessibility for Blind Users
Posted on October 17, 2018, Last Updated on January 8, 2026
For Immediate Release:
Smart Glasses, Apps, Talking Appliances: How Tech For Blind People Is Getting Better
Posted on October 15, 2018, Last Updated on January 8, 2026
This audio recording and corresponding article from NPR news program "Here and Now" features Brian Charlson, President of ACB affiliate Bay State Council of the Blind.
ACB Celebrates Marrakesh Treaty Being Signed, Sealed, and Soon Delivered to WIPO
Posted on October 11, 2018, Last Updated on January 8, 2026
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Anthony Stephens, Director of Advocacy & Governmental Affairs
(202) 467-5081
astephens@acb.org
Smart Tech: Making a Difference
Posted on October 8, 2018, Last Updated on January 8, 2026
Comcast Newsmakers Video link: https://comcastnewsmakers.com/Videos/2018/10/4/Smart-Tech-Making-a-Difference
ACB Applauds House on Final Passage of Marrakesh Treaty
Posted on September 26, 2018, Last Updated on January 8, 2026
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Anthony Stephens, Director of Advocacy & Governmental Affairs
(202) 467-5081
astephens@acb.org
Wegmans Becomes the First Aira-Enabled Supermarket Chain in the United States
Posted on August 28, 2018, Last Updated on January 8, 2026
Link to Article: https://aira.io/wegmans
Link to Video: https://youtu.be/nBGp1qRz_AI
Rebecca Bridges, an ACB member and wife of ACB Executive Director Eric Bridges, is featured in this video.
2019 ACB Conference & Convention
Posted on August 17, 2018, Last Updated on January 8, 2026
The 2019 American Council of the Blind Conference and Convention will be held in Rochester, N.Y. from Friday July 5th through Friday, July 12th.
Opening general session will be Saturday evening, July 6th. Daily general sessions will be held Sunday through Wednesday mornings, and our final general session, which will include officer elections, will be Thursday the 11th.
American Council of the Blind Announces Audio Description Awards
Posted on July 12, 2018, Last Updated on November 24, 2025
For Immediate Release
Contact: Joel Snyder, Director, Audio Description Project
(202) 467-5083
WASHINGTON, July 10, 2018 - The American Council of the Blind (ACB) proudly announces the 2018 Achievement Awards in Audio Description, an initiative of the Council’s Audio Description Project (ADP).