Athens Council of the Blind

Athens Council of the Blind The Athens Council of the Blind is an advocacy group of blind/visually impaired people for the support & promotion of blind/visually impaired people.

The Athens Council of the Blind is a non-profit consumer organization affiliated with the Georgia Council of the Blind, which in turn is affiliated with the American Council of the Blind. We strive to elevate the social, economic, and cultural levels of the blind and visually impaired. We strive to educate the public about the problems of blindness and the needs and capabilities of the blind and visually impaired. GCB activities and programs include: educational programs, legislative actions, scholarships, peer support, technology, exhibits, newsletters, social activities and Braille. Due to our efforts, Georgia was the first state to have accessible voting for the blind and visually impaired through the use of speech output voting machines. We the Athens Council of the Blind pledge to defend and support the objectives of GCB and do all in our power to further the well being of all blind and visually impaired persons within the state, nation and throughout the world.

02/13/2026

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...

02/12/2026

We are excited to introduce the BRF to eBraille Converter, a new tool that helps bridge familiar braille workflows with the future of digital braille. eBra ...

02/12/2026

On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Claire talks with Kolby to learn about her experience at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. It is exciting to experience all the new products out there!

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

02/12/2026

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02/12/2026

This week, ACB Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs Claire Stanley joined other disability advocates for multiple meetings on Capitol Hill with House and Senate Republican leadership to discuss the Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act (CVTA). This proposed legislation would update existing requirements for accessible media, video user interfaces, and video conferencing services.

ACB has been working closely with a coalition of advocates on the CVTA, which will be one of the legislative imperatives highlighted at the upcoming D.C. Leadership Conference.

Visit the D.C. Leadership Conference webpage for more information about the event and summaries of our legislative imperatives: https://www.acb.org/2026-acb-dc-leadership-conference

Pictured (left to right) are Sarah Malaier from the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB); Claire Stanley and her guide dog, Tulane; Ryan Hutchison; Karen Strauss from the Communication Service for the Deaf, Inc. (CSD); and Zainab Alkebsi from Deaf Equality. The group is standing in Senator Edward J. Markey's office. Sen. Markey is the leading Senate sponsor of the CVTA.

02/12/2026
02/12/2026

How does iCanConnect provide free equipment and training to individuals who are DeafBlind? This guide outlines the straightforward process. Learn the disability and income requirements, what specialized distance communication equipment is available, and how local iCanConnect contacts help you throug...

02/12/2026

Want the convenience of listening to the step-by-step instructional demos we provide on a device other than your computer? Freedom Scientific’s audio training content is now available for download on your smartphone or tablet, and for streaming on your Amazon Echo or Google Home Assistant! The Fre...

02/12/2026

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a progressive disease, but how it progresses and how it affects daily life vary from person to person.

Some experience gradual changes in central vision, like blurring or wavy lines. Others may notice more significant shifts over time. What matters at every stage is staying informed, maintaining regular eye care, and supporting research that continues to advance treatments for AMD.

This February, in honor of AMD & Low Vision Awareness Month, learn about AMD and how research is helping people at every point in their journey: www.FightingBlindness.org/diseases/age-related-macular-degeneration

Image Description: Dark blue background with the Foundation Fighting Blindness logo at the top, with text to the right, "AMD & Low Vision Awareness Month." Text below reads, "AMD symptoms and progression vary from person to person and may include:" and corresponding images simulating the following symptoms, "Blurring of central vision, Straight lines appearing distorted or wavy, Blind spots forming in central vision."

02/11/2026

Apple has today released iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to the public, bringing an improved experience when switching to Android, notification support for third-party smartwatches in the European Union, and more. Resolved VoiceOver Bugs Our experience is that the following accessibility bug has been resol...

02/11/2026

Happy National Make a Friend Day! Friendship is at the heart of ACB, and one of the best ways to connect is through our Friendship Circle calls on ACB Community.

These small-group gatherings are a fun, welcoming way to meet others, share conversation, and build real connections. We’ll fit in as many circles as we can during the hour.

Join us on our Friendship Circle calls on Mondays at 6:00 PM ET and Saturdays at 1:00 PM ET.

Email community@acb.org and we’ll help you get connected.

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367 Prince Avenue Suite 3M
Athens, GA
30601

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10:30am - 12pm

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