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Statement from the American Council of the Blind on the Death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam
Statement from the American Council of the Blind on the Death of Nurul Amin Shah AlamThe American Council of the Blind (ACB) is deeply saddened by the death of Nurul Amin Shah…
Supporting Voting Rights
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…
Report put out by the GAO
Today, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new report examining the challenges schools are facing to make assistive technology available for students with…
Lawsuit Brought in Response to the Challenges Against the Randolph-Sheppard Program
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) and several named plaintiffs have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education responding to the Notice put out by Secretary…
American Council of the Blind Opens Registration for the 2026 D.C. Leadership Conference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:Scott ThornhillExecutive Director(202) 467-5081sthornhill@acb.org American Council of the Blind Opens Registration for the 2026 D.C.…
American Council of the Blind Responds to Federal Action Weakening Randolph-Sheppard Act Priority
For Immediate ReleaseContact: Scott ThornhillPhone: (202) 559-2040Email: sthornhill@acb.org American Council of the Blind Responds to Federal Action Weakening Randolph-…
Bookshare Membership Offer for American Council of the Blind Members
Bookshare is honored to announce a membership offer for American Council of the Blind members. First-time Bookshare members can join Bookshare for 30% off an annual…
The New Font Choice of the State Department
On Thursday, December 11, the U.S. State Department adopted a new official font to be used for all official department documents. The Biden administration adopted the Calibri font…
I am blind. Self-driving cars like Waymo give people like me independence.
Letter to the Editor by Claire Stanley, published in the Washington Post on December 15, 2025. For most people in D.C., hailing a ride is a mundane act. You tap a few buttons…
Take Part in the American Council of the Blind Leadership Conference!
Join ACB for our annual 2026 D.C Leadership Conference! Attendees will participate in educational sessions, engage with keynote speakers from the disability community, and meet…