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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.

10/09/2025

👓 It’s World Sight Day!
Today, we join a global movement to raise awareness about vision health, preventable vision impairment, and the importance of access to eye care. Millions of people worldwide live with vision loss, and early detection and support can make a real difference in maintaining independence and quality of life.

Here’s how you can take part:
✨ Schedule an eye exam – Early detection helps protect your vision.
✨ Share this post – Spread awareness about the importance of eye care.
✨ Support CABVI’s mission – Empower individuals with vision loss through services, resources, and advocacy.

Let’s and work toward a future where everyone has access to the eye care they need. 💙

Image Description: "World Sight Day" text with a globe and eye icons

10/08/2025

Big news!

Our friends at Sony are expanding their accessibility support on Be My Eyes! 💙

Sony has been part of our community for some time, and now they’re bringing their Digital Imaging support onto the platform, meaning blind and low vision users in the US can get one-on-one help with cameras, features, and accessibility settings directly from Sony’s trained team.

Together, we’re opening up new ways for more people to capture life’s moments!

10/08/2025

On October 8, 2025, ACB proudly celebrates the 15th anniversary of the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA). The CVAA remains one o...

10/07/2025

We understand that access to quality employment helps people who are blind or have low vision live more independent lives. National Disability Employment Awareness Month is a great time to check out ACB’s employment-related resources:

👉 ACB Job Connection, which lists nationwide job announcements:
https://www.acb.org/jobs

👉 Peer Support and Mentoring Program, which includes an Employment Support Committee:
https://www.acb.org/peer-support-and-mentoring

👉 Professional Employment Associations, which provide resources in a variety of career fields, including education, law, information technology, government, and more:
https://www.acb.org/professional-employment-associations

This , help ACB strengthen and grow its employment programs by making a donation at https://www.acb.org/donate.

10/07/2025

Have you registered? Join us on Thursday, October 9 at Noon Eastern Time for a live webinar that introduces you to ChatGPT.

ACVREP credits available during the live presentation.

Register for An Introduction to ChatGPT: Conversations, Creativity, and Clarity: https://hubs.ly/Q03MrcFK0

10/06/2025

Here's what's happening at ACB for the week of October 6, 2025! Links referenced in the video: 2025 M-Enabling Summit: https://www.m-enabling.com/Support the...

10/06/2025

Monarch meets JAWS: Unlocking the future of Multiline Braille
HumanWare, American Printing House for the Blind, and Vispero are joining forces to present a unique webinar on the future of braille access.
What you’ll see:
Live demonstration of the Monarch multiline display
The power of split braille for learning and productivity
Seamless integration with JAWS for a stronger experience at all levels
Date: October 22, 2025, at 12:00 PM ET
Register here: https://humanware.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jtCtuc_qSxOcPVzNdO7sDg
This event is designed for braille users, educators, and accessibility professionals. Share with your network to help spread the word.

10/04/2025

Accessible Sidewalks for All

A little reminder to be mindful of where we park, place our garbage/recycling bins, or leave bikes/scooters. It might seem like no big deal if your vehicle is blocking the sidewalk, even for just a minute but for many people, especially those needing to use mobility devices, who have balance challenges, are aging, walking with small children or who are blind. A clear path is essential.

If your legs work, be grateful you can easily walk to where you need to go! But for others, navigating off route or stepping off curbs may not be an option for us.

When parking, even in your own driveway, please take a moment to ensure your car isn’t blocking the sidewalk. By keeping these paths clear, we help create a safer, more accessible environment for everyone.

Remember we will ALL be 80 years old one day and either ourselves or a loved ones mobility/abilities, will change.

It takes very little effort to be helpful, when we are mindful of how our actions can impact others. Let's work together to make our community more inclusive

Gina Martin

Diverse Abilities programs and training offers both in person and online training. We teach practica, respectful, easy to impliment strategies, that make workspaces classroom, and communicate, more inclusive and accessible. Check out our programs to see what is right for you. 👇🏽
DiverseAbilities.ca

Photo descriptions
Both these photos have vehicles parked in driveways and both are blocking the path, making it unaccessible.

10/04/2025

When Carolee was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration, she was angry and frustrated. Over time, resentment began to fade a bit and the shock wore off. Gradually, her perspective started to shift.

10/03/2025

What is Face in View? The Face in View feature in JAWS helps you make sure your face is centered and well-lit before joining a video call.

Here’s how to use it:
1. To turn on Face in View, press INSERT+SPACEBAR, then F, then O.
2. JAWS will monitor your face position and lighting. If you move or the lighting changes, JAWS will alert you.
3. To get a detailed description of your face position and brightness, press INSERT+SPACEBAR, then F, then D.
4. To hear just the brightness level, press INSERT+SPACEBAR, then F, then L.
5. To get a description of your background, press INSERT+SPACEBAR, then F, then P.
6. If you have more than one camera, you can switch cameras by pressing INSERT+SPACEBAR, then F, then C, and use the UP or DOWN ARROW to choose.
7. When you are ready to join your video call, turn off Face in View by pressing INSERT+SPACEBAR, then F, then O again.

Note: Face in View must be turned off before starting a video call, as it needs full access to your camera.

If you need help with any of the commands while in the Face in View layer, press INSERT+SPACEBAR, then F, then Shift+/ (question mark). Learn more in this short training video: https://hubs.ly/Q03Lnbt50

10/03/2025

Want to get the most out of Fusion? Curious about its many features and benefits? Listen to or watch “Fusion, Setting Up Your Computer So It’s Perfect for Your Vision!” to learn more about this complete accessibility solution.

Address

367 Prince Avenue Suite 3M
Athens, GA
30601

Opening Hours

10:30am - 12pm

Website

http://www.georgiacounciloftheblind.org/chapters.aspx?id=9

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