Posted on January 5, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Scott Thornhill
Executive Director
202-467-5081
American Council of the Blind Announces Partnership with Dot Inc. to Expand Access to Multi-line Braille Technology
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Join your Community Morning Crew for the question of the day; reading of the daily schedule, and sharing time.
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 5."
All times listed are in Eastern.
Join your Community Morning Crew for the question of the day; reading of the daily schedule, and sharing time.
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 5."
All times listed are in Eastern.
Join your Community Morning Crew for the question of the day; reading of the daily schedule, and sharing time.
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 5."
All times listed are in Eastern.
Join your Community Morning Crew for the question of the day; reading of the daily schedule, and sharing time.
Say to your Amazon device, "ask ACB Media to play 5."
Posted on December 23, 2025, Last Updated on January 6, 2026
For Immediate Release
Contact: Scott Thornhill
Phone: (202) 559-2040
Email: sthornhill@acb.org
American Council of the Blind Responds to Federal Action Weakening Randolph-Sheppard Act Priority
Posted on December 22, 2025
Posted on December 15, 2025
On Thursday, December 11, the U.S. State Department adopted a new official font to be used for all official department documents. The Biden administration adopted the Calibri font. Many advocate that this font is most accessible for persons with low vision. Secretary Marco Rubio instructed that the department return to the use of Time New Roman. Many advocates in the disability community have spoken out. ACB’s low vision affiliate, CCLVI, along with other affiliates, plan to put out a public statement in opposition to this change.
Posted on December 15, 2025
Letter to the Editor by Claire Stanley, published in the Washington Post on December 15, 2025.
For most people in D.C., hailing a ride is a mundane act. You tap a few buttons, wait a few minutes, get in and go. It is an extremely convenient way to get door to door when other options aren’t the right fit. For those of us who are blind or have low vision, that same routine is a source of profound anxiety because of uncertainty that I will be accepted by the driver.
Posted on December 15, 2025, Last Updated on December 16, 2025
Join ACB for our annual 2026 D.C Leadership Conference! Attendees will participate in educational sessions, engage with keynote speakers from the disability community, and meet with members of Congress on Capitol Hill. The conference focuses on advancing key legislative priorities to promote independence and improve the quality of life for people who are blind or have low vision. The conference will feature dynamic keynote presentations and panel discussions with leaders from the disability rights community and government.