American Council of the Blind

01/27/2026

NBCUniversal’s coverage of the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics will be more accessible than ever! Read more 👇

Visit NBCOlympics.com for live streams, highlights, schedules, news, athlete bios and more from Milan Cortina 2026.

01/27/2026

There’s still time to apply for ACB scholarships for the 2026-2027 school year! Applications are open through February 14, 2026.

Since 1982, ACB’s Scholarship Program has helped students who are legally blind pursue their educational and career goals. In partnership with generous individuals and organizations, including the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), ACB offers scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $7,500 for incoming freshmen, undergraduate and graduate students, and those attending technical colleges.

These scholarships help cover post-secondary education financial needs, including tuition, fees, room and board, and other additional costs associated with assistive technology.

Learn more and apply at https://www.acb.org/scholarships

01/26/2026

Here's what's happening at ACB for the week of January 26, 2026!

Here's what's happening at ACB for the week of January 26, 2026!

01/23/2026

Here's what's coming up in ACB Community for the week of January 25, 2026!

Welcome to This Week in ACB Community, where we run through what’s coming up in the ACB Community. 📬 Want to get the full daily schedule in your inbox 6 day...

01/23/2026

This week Meta announced the launch of AI Glasses Impact Grants for U.S.-based organizations using Meta AI glasses to drive positive societal and economic value.

Meta will award 25 Accelerator Grants to organizations that use Meta AI glasses to scale their impact, and five Catalyst Grants to organizations proposing new, innovative applications using the Meta Wearables Device Access Toolkit.

Read Meta’s press release: https://about.fb.com/news/2026/01/ai-glasses-impact-grants-wearable-technology-for-good/

Visit the Impact Grants webpage: https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/impact-grants/

Support for innovators using AI glasses to empower communities, boost economic growth, and expand opportunity across the U.S.

01/22/2026

Reminder that registration is OPEN for the ACB’s 2026 D.C. Leadership Conference, with in-person activities taking place March 6-10 at the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel in Arlington, Virginia.

Register through the ACB members site here: https://members.acb.org. Registration closes on February 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM CT.

Hotel reservations are also available with the room block cutoff date of February 6, 2026. Visit the conference webpage for details: https://www.acb.org/2026-acb-dc-leadership-conference.

A schedule of events and information on the legislative imperatives are also available on the conference webpage.

ACB’s Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs Claire Stanley previews the event in this YouTube video: https://youtu.be/A4Z-vK3DZuA

Join us for ACB's 2026 D.C. Leadership Conference!The 2026 Leadership Conference will be a hybrid event. The optional tour, ACB’s Board Meeting, Presidents’ ...

01/21/2026

It’s National Hug Your Puppy Day! Every day, guide dogs like Balsa and Marty help their handlers navigate the world with greater independence, confidence, and freedom. They are trusted partners, skilled professionals, and loyal companions, all rolled into one.

Today is a great reminder to appreciate the incredible role guide dogs play in the lives of people who are blind or have low vision. Let’s give all our furry companions a well-earned hug!

Check out ACB’s special interest affiliate, Guide Dog users, Inc. - GDUI, which promotes civil rights and enhances the quality of life for working guide dog teams: https://guidedogusersinc.org.

Picture 1: Cindy Hollis, ACB’s Manager of Membership Engagement, hugs her guide dog Balsa, a female German Shepherd from Guiding Eyes for the Blind.

Picture 2: Kolby Garrison, ACB’s Accessibility Consulting & Compliance Services Coordinator, hugging her guide dog Marty, a female black lab.

01/20/2026

Here's what's happening at ACB for the week of January 20, 2026!

Here's what's happening at ACB for the week of January 20, 2026!

01/20/2026

Membership in one of our state or special interest affiliates or as an ACB member at large gives you the tools, community, and voice to live fully and independently.

One of those tools is ACB Media, your connection to information, entertainment, and community every day. ACB Media offers live streams with daily programming, more than 40 podcasts, and on-demand content covering advocacy, technology, employment, health, arts, and everyday life. Whether you want to stay informed, learn something new, or simply enjoy great audio content created by and for people who are blind or have low vision, ACB Media puts it all at your fingertips, anytime, anywhere. Explore everything ACB Media has to offer at ​​https://www.acbmedia.org/.

Belong. Connect. Thrive. Membership gives you the tools, community, and voice. Join today at https://acb.org/join-ACB and access a list of our affiliates at https://www.acb.org/affiliates.

01/19/2026

On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor Dr. King’s legacy of justice, dignity, and equal opportunity for all. At ACB, we continue to advance accessibility, inclusion, and civil rights for people who are blind or have low vision, today and every day.

01/16/2026

Here's what's coming up in ACB Community for the week of January 18, 2026!

Welcome to This Week in ACB Community, where we run through what’s coming up in the ACB Community. 📬 Want to get the full daily schedule in your inbox 6 day...

01/15/2026

On this week’s episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, ACB Executive Director Scott Thornhill speaks about the Randolph-Sheppard Act, which celebrates its 90th anniversary this year.

Scott speaks with members of ACB’s affiliate, Randolph-Sheppard Act Vendors of America (RSVA), and board member Jeff Thom about the history of this important legislation in creating entrepreneurial opportunities for people who are blind. Over the last few months, changes in policy will mean that action is needed.

Access the podcast at https://acb.org/advocacyupdate