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American Council of the Blind Hosts 2026 DC Leadership Conference to Advocate for Key Issues Affecting People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision
Alexandria, Va., March 16, 2026 — The American Council of the Blind (ACB) hosted more than 225 attendees at its annual D.C. Leadership Conference, where participants took part in educational…
Dear ACB community,
The rideshare company Lyft recently reached a settlement in Minnesota that will have national implications. College student Tori Andres asked the Minnesota Department of Human Rights to investigate Lyft after Lyft drivers repeatedly denied rides to Tori and her guide dog Alfred. The Department found that the denials amounted to violations of the state’s Human Rights Act. The settlement includes provisions for Lyft drivers across the nation to be trained in the rights of passengers with disabilities, warnings that drivers could be…
American Council of the Blind Applauds Introduction of the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act
Alexandria, Va., March 4, 2026 – The American Council of the Blind (ACB) applauds the recent introduction of the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act (S. 3974) in the U.S. Senate.
For people who are blind or have low vision, access to websites, mobile applications, and online services is essential to fully participating in education, employment, healthcare, commerce, and civic…
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) wants to help you avoid scams and protect yourself during National Consumer Protection Week and beyond.
On Wednesday, March 4 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET. the FCC will host a webinar to share information about telecommunications consumer protection topics and resources. This webinar will be recorded, and the presentation slides will be shared with all registrants after the webinar. To register, click…
Statement from the American Council of the Blind on the Death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam
The American Council of the Blind (ACB) is deeply saddened by the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a Rohingya refugee who was blind and died in Buffalo, New York, shortly after his release from federal custody.
People who are blind or have low vision, like all people with disabilities, deserve to be treated with dignity and provided reasonable accommodations in their interactions with…
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ACB submitted a letter to Rhode Island state leadership, urging them to pass legislation for continued access to accessible electronic ballot return options for voting. The bill has now been passed in the Rhode Island State House. We hope the support letter will help encourage the state Senate to pass the bill and get it across the finish line. ACB has shared our letter on the ACB website under advocacy activity. Please read the press release below.
House Passes O’Brien Bill Protecting Electronic Ballots for Disabled, Military Voters
STATE HOUSE, PROVIDENCE, R…
Today, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new report examining the challenges schools are facing to make assistive technology available for students with disabilities. This report was requested by House Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03).
Under the Individuals…