American Council of the Blind

American Council of the Blind Strives to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and quality of life for all people who are blind or have low vision.

The American Council of the Blind is a national membership organization formed by people who are blind to promote the independence, dignity and advancement of people with blindness and visual impairment. Members are blind, visually impaired or fully sighted people, from all walks of life, and ranging in age from teens to seniors. ACB encourages people with vision impairment to live and work independently, to make significant contributions within their communities, and to advocate for themselves. ACB governmental affairs staff constantly monitors laws and regulations crucial to the lives of people who are blind. Issues which receive ACB’s attention include civil rights, education, employment, Social Security benefits, rehabilitation services, guide dog access, pedestrian safety, travel and recreation, expanded public transportation, adaptive technology, braille literacy and more. When appropriate, ACB works in coalition with other disability groups worldwide to create a range of effective programs for people who are visually impaired.

Here's what's happening at ACB for the week of October 27, 2025! 👇
10/27/2025

Here's what's happening at ACB for the week of October 27, 2025! 👇

Here's what's happening at ACB for the week of October 27, 2025!

Today is National Mentoring Day, a time to recognize the power of guidance, connection, and growth. At ACB, we understan...
10/27/2025

Today is National Mentoring Day, a time to recognize the power of guidance, connection, and growth. At ACB, we understand that mentoring helps lift each other up and creates stronger communities of people who are blind or have low vision.

👉 Through the INSPIRE Mentoring Program, ACB offers a nine-month journey where experienced members help support emerging leaders’ personal growth and leadership at the local, state and national levels. Learn more at https://www.acb.org/inspire-mentoring-program

👉 Our Peer Support and Mentoring Program connects hundreds of volunteers annually who serve as peer mentors, offering knowledge, support, and practical guidance. Learn more at https://www.acb.org/peer-support-and-mentoring

Get involved, learn with us, and help build a supportive network that empowers people who are blind or have low vision to thrive!

Here's what's coming up in ACB Community for the week of October 26, 2025!
10/25/2025

Here's what's coming up in ACB Community for the week of October 26, 2025!

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...

10/24/2025
This week, Claire and Kolby are joined by Em Whitworth and Dewey Bushaw from Speak4 to discuss how ACB partnered with Sp...
10/23/2025

This week, Claire and Kolby are joined by Em Whitworth and Dewey Bushaw from Speak4 to discuss how ACB partnered with Speak4 to make the platform more accessible. ACB uses Speak4 to support its national advocacy campaigns, making it easy for members to contact their representatives and advocate for key issues.

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

In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month ( ), we’d like you to meet Ray Campbell. Ray is a senio...
10/22/2025

In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month ( ), we’d like you to meet Ray Campbell. Ray is a senior digital accessibility analyst at United Airlines and the president of the Illinois Council of the Blind, an ACB state affiliate. Thank you, Ray, for the work you do to improve accessibility in the airline industry!

10/21/2025

The ADP advocates for high-quality audio description in television, movies, performing arts, museums, educational materials, and other visual media. The ADP sponsors activities and events to train describers, honor audio description creators, and raise awareness of the value of audio description.

We’re only a few weeks away from the 2025 Audio Description Awards Gala, which will happen virtually on Thursday, Novemb...
10/21/2025

We’re only a few weeks away from the 2025 Audio Description Awards Gala, which will happen virtually on Thursday, November 13, at 7:30 p.m. ET!

This annual celebration highlights the entertainment industry’s commitment to accessibility and honors the power of audio description in making film and television inclusive for people who are blind or have low vision.

Visit https://adawardsgala.org and follow the AAudio Description Project of the American Council of the Blindon social media for more details and announcements. We hope you can join us!

Here's what's happening at ACB for the week of October 20, 2025! 👇
10/20/2025

Here's what's happening at ACB for the week of October 20, 2025! 👇

Here's what's happening at ACB for the week of October 20, 2025!Check out our Speak4 advocacy campaigns here: https://www.acb.org/advocacy

Join ACB in urging Congress to reverse reductions impacting people with disabilities! The U.S. Department of Education r...
10/20/2025

Join ACB in urging Congress to reverse reductions impacting people with disabilities!

The U.S. Department of Education recently enacted sweeping layoffs that have nearly dismantled the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), and the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

These cuts remove the staff responsible for enforcing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Rehabilitation Act, putting essential protections for students and adults with disabilities at serious risk.

Join ACB, VisionServe Alliance, and the Association for Education & Rehabilitation of the Blind & Visually Impaired (AER) in urging Congress to take action.

Send a message to your representatives here: https://speak4.app/lp/fr013s17/?ts=1760641612

It’s National New Friends Day! Meet Toni Burrell of Florida and Danette Dixon of Washington. These two ACB members first...
10/19/2025

It’s National New Friends Day!

Meet Toni Burrell of Florida and Danette Dixon of Washington. These two ACB members first connected through ACB Community calls, quickly became friends, and even co-facilitated an event together. In 2024, they finally met in person at the ACB Convention in Jacksonville, FL.

Stories like theirs show how the ACB Community helps people build connections, share experiences, and create lasting friendships.

Learn more about ACB Community at https://www.acb.org/acb-community-events

Pictured are Toni (left) and Danette (right) with her guide dog Mr. Mayor from Guide Dogs for the Blind. They sit in a hotel meeting room at the 2024 ACB Convention. Danette has her arm around Toni’s shoulders, and they both smile at the camera.

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The American Council of the Blind is a national membership organization formed by people who are blind to promote the independence, dignity and advancement of people with blindness and visual impairment. Members are blind, visually impaired or fully sighted people, from all walks of life, and ranging in age from teens to seniors. ACB encourages people with vision impairment to live and work independently, to make significant contributions within their communities, and to advocate for themselves. ACB governmental affairs staff constantly monitors laws and regulations crucial to the lives of people who are blind. Issues which receive ACB’s attention include civil rights, education, employment, Social Security benefits, rehabilitation services, guide dog access, pedestrian safety, travel and recreation, expanded public transportation, adaptive technology, braille literacy and more. When appropriate, ACB works in coalition with other disability groups worldwide to create a range of effective programs for people who are visually impaired.