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Texas v. Kennedy Lawsuit Update

Posted on September 2, 2026

On August 31, 2026, all parties still remaining in the Texas v. Kennedy lawsuit filed a joint motion for entry of final judgement. The motion jointly filed by Texas, Florida, Alaska, and the US Department of Health and Human Services asks the court to vacate all references to community integration throughout the 2024 HHS Section 504 regulations, including the complete integration provision found in those regulations.

VITAL Act Reintroduced - New Speak4 Campaign

Posted on August 28, 2026

ACB is thrilled to announce that the Visitable Inclusive Tax Credits for Accessible Living (VITAL) Act has been reintroduced in Congress to combat the lack of affordable, accessible housing in the United States. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Kirsten Gillibrand introduced the Senate bill, S.5285, with Sens. Tammy Duckworth, Andy Kim, Chris Van Hollen, and Peter Welch as original cosponsors. Representatives Dwight Evans and Brian Fitzpatrick introduced the bipartisan House bill, H.R.

New Speak4 Campaign for the Latonya Reeves Freedom Act

Posted on August 19, 2026

Currently in regards to the Texas v. Kennedy case, the rights of people with disabilities to receive care in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs is currently getting a lot of attention. Although the Supreme Court has determined that these rights are found in the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, some are questioning this determination. In response, the Latonya Reeves Freedom Act was reintroduced in both the House and the Senate this summer.

New Speak4 Campaign for the ASAP Reauthorization Act

Posted on August 19, 2026

Recently, we announced the introduction of the All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP) Reauthorization Act of 2026, which would reauthorize federal funding for accessibility improvements to legacy public transit stations which pre-date the Americans with Disabilities Act. ACB supported the original legislation five years ago when it was passed as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. We are proud to support this program's reauthorization through our newest Speak4 campaign.

Learn the Art of Audio Description at the September Audio Description Institute

Posted on August 11, 2026

Alexandria, Va., August 11, 2026 – The Audio Description Project (ADP), an initiative of the American Council of the Blind (ACB), is accepting registrations for its next Audio Description Institute (ADI), a five-day virtual training program that equips participants with the skills to write high-quality audio description for film, television, performing arts, museums, educational content, and more.

Updated Speak4 Campaign for the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act

Posted on August 5, 2026

In July, we announced that the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act had passed the Senate and is headed to the House of Representatives. Due to this exciting development, we have updated our Speak4 campaign for the OAA Reauthorization Act, so that Speak4 messages are sent to the House of Representatives instead of the Senate. We encourage everyone to tell their representatives to pass this vital piece of legislation. 

Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Blind Vendors in Randolph-Sheppard Program

Posted on August 5, 2026

A federal judge for the US District Court of Maryland has granted summary judgement to the blind entrepreneurs in the suit of Melba Taylor, et al., v. US Department of Education, which challenged the Department of Education's decision in late 2025 to limit the Randolph-Sheppard program in Army dining facilities. The Randolph-Sheppard Vending Facility program enhances employment opportunities for people who are blind by giving blind vendors priority consideration in the operation of vending facilities on federal property.

Montana Dropping Out of Texas v. Kennedy Lawsuit

Posted on August 4, 2026

ACB is pleased to say that there are reports that Montana is dropping out of the Texas v. Kennedy lawsuit. Although there has not yet been an official court filing withdrawing Montana from the case, several disability rights organizations have posted that Montana is dropping out. This lawsuit aims to weaken disability rights by attacking Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as well as the Supreme Court's ruling in Olmstead v. LC.
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