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The American Council of the Blind strives to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people.

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2019 Conference and Convention

July 5 -12 in Rochester, NY

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Newly Elected ACB Board & Board of Publications Members
The American Council of the Blind elected new officers, a new board member, and a new member of the Board of Publications during its 2019 annual conference and convention. ...
2019 ACB Scholarship Winners
The 2019 American Council of the Blind scholarship class represents 14 states and approximately 12 major fields of study. This year’s winners, where they’re from, and...
American Council of the Blind Announces Audio Description Awards
For Immediate Release Contact: Joel Snyder, PhD, Director, Audio Description Project, ACB (202) 467-5083 WASHINGTON, July 15, 2019 - The American Council of the Blind (ACB)...
The American Council of the Blind and Orcam Technologies Announce Cooperative Agreement
ACB-OrCam Collaboration Seeks to Enhance Independence for Blind and Low Vision Community through Innovative Assistive Technology Rochester, New York (July 7, 2019) – The...
Share your Rochester Convention Experience with ACB!
Want to help ACB capture highlights and memories of the 2019 conference and convention and leverage access to the many forms of accessible technology? ACB wants to know what...
ACB Offices Closed July 4-15
Beginning July 4 through July 15, ACB's Alexandria and Minneapolis offices will be closed. All staff will be attending the ACB National Conference & Convention in Rochester,...
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