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Greetings from the Durward K. McDaniel (DKM) Fund Committee: We are happy to present to you, the Class of 2022 DKM First-Timers who have met all requirements to be considered for…
The American Council of the Blind’s (ACB) Scholarship Program was established in 1982. The American Council of the Blind (ACB) and the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB…
By Kenneth Semien, Sr. The Durward K. McDaniel (DKM) Fund Committee marks 2022 as a remarkable and historical year, with 3 classes of DKM First-Timers and ACB/JPMorgan Chase…
On June 22, 2022, the federal government announced a new initiative to expand the availability of testing options that are more accessible for people who are blind or low…
Testing is a critical part of the fight against COVID-19, but some people who are blind or have low vision face barriers using many of the COVID-19 tests on the market.  On…
The American Council of the Blind (ACB) is proud to announce the winners of the 2022 BADIE Awards (Benefits of Audio Description In Education), a “Listening Is Learning”…
Held Virtually Monday, August 8 to Friday, August 12, 2022 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern each day Audio Description (AD) makes visual images accessible for people who are blind or…
ALEXANDRIA, VA (June 13, 2022) —The American Council of the Blind (ACB) proudly announces the 2022 Achievement Awards in Audio Description, an initiative of the Council’s…
Saturday, June 18 at 7:00pm ET Broadcast on ACB Radio Mainstream - ACB Media One Thanks to the Bay State Council of the Blind ($250), Merrilee Hill-Kennedy ($100), Council of…
Opens Friday, June 17 at 12:00 noon ET Closes Saturday, June 18 at 12:00 noon ET Opening Bids Included Appetizer Auction Rules and Information: Contact Leslie Spoone at 407 678-…