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Alexandria, Va., Nov. 15, 2023 – The American Council of the Blind (ACB) announces the individuals and organizations honored at the 2023 Audio Description Awards Gala held…
Alexandria, Virginia – The American Council of the Blind (ACB) announces that the 2023 ACB Audio Description Awards Gala will air on November 14 at 7:30pm ET. Created in 2021 to…
ALEXANDRIA, Va., October 24, 2023 — Following a week-long bench trial in Los Angeles, a federal court in California found Quest Diagnostics in violation of the Americans with…
The Benefits of Audio Description in Education (BADIE) essay contest asks students to write about their experience with audio description. The American Council of the Blind’s…
Directory of Podcasts by Podcast Feed All recordings of the 2023 ACB Conference and Convention sessions are now available via podcast. These podcasts are distributed across 15…
ALEXANDRIA, Va., August 1, 2023 – The American Council of the Blind (ACB) announces that the 2023 Audio Description People’s Choice Award finalist vote is open through August…
Calling all audio description enthusiasts! Make your voice heard at the American Council of the Blind’s third annual Audio Description Awards Gala by casting your vote for the…
New tactile signage will help people with visual disabilities better identify row numbers, seat assignments and lavatory locations independently First Braille-equipped aircraft…
Imagine, Nurture, Support, Prepare, Influence, Reflect, Evolve  Providing Mentorship, Access & Peer Support Calling all ACB members who are interested in becoming an ACB…
Braille, Large Print, and Audio Versions Also Available July 13, 2023 - The Nationwide Credit Reporting Agencies (NCRAs) reaffirmed their commitment to provide access to consumer…