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You’re not alone in your journey through vision loss and blindness. American Council of the Blind (ACB) welcomes and accepts you. Guided by its members, ACB advocates for equality of people who are blind and low vision, inspires community, and connects you with education, resources, and each other to support your independence.

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With the departure of the American Council of the Blind (ACB) Executive Director Eric Bridges, the following plan of action was established by ACB's Board of Directors on Thursday...
ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 14, 2023 — On March 10, Harriet Tubman Day, the American Council of the Blind (ACB) and supporters rallied in front of the White House and marched to...
Show Me the Money: Marching Together for Accessible and Inclusive Currency takes place on March 10, Harriet Tubman Day, at 1:30pm ET! The rally will be live streamed on...
Take part in the American Council of the Blind Leadership Conference! ACB’s 2023 Leadership Conference will feature both a virtual and an in-person component. ACB’s...
The 29th Annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards will be streamed Sunday, February 26, at 8pm ET / 5pm PT, with live audio description provided by Descriptive Video...
On July 7, 1972, ACB adopted a resolution calling for accessible currency. Similar resolutions were adopted by ACB in 1977, 1978 and 1980. In 1983, the Bureau of Engraving...