The American Council of the Blind (ACB) hosts the ACB Leadership Conference March 12th - 15th. This annual event brings together leading voices from the blindness community. The event is typically held in Washington, DC; however, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the 2022 Leadership Conference is a virtual event. This page provides valuable information for attendees. Follow the links to access the program agenda and background documents on this year’s legislative imparatives. Conference program details and links will be sent to registered attendees on March 11th. Visit www.acbmedia.org for additional program details and the conference streaming schedule. The program agenda will be published on this page March 8th, 2022.
Legislative Imperatives
The following links provide background information on this year’s four legislative priorities. The text of each backgrounder is available along with downloadable .docx Word and .brf files to assist in your advocacy. The backgrounders can be shared with congressional offices. For questions regarding these backgrounders, email: [email protected].
Overview of 2022 Legislative Imperatives
Imperativos Legislativos de ACB para 2022
Imperative Backgrounder: Communications & Video Accessibility amendments Act
Imperative Backgrounder: Exercise & Fitness for All Act
Imperative Backgrounder: Medical Device Non-Visual Accessibility Act
Imperative Backgrounder: Website & Application Accessibility Act