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ACB Returns as a Supporting Organization for the 2026 M-Enabling Summit

Posted on May 28, 2026, Last Updated on June 1, 2026

ACB is proud to be a supporting organization for the 2026 M-Enabling Summit on October 5-7 in Arlington, Virginia! The M-Enabling Summit is the premier global event for digital accessibility leaders to share strategies, explore emerging technologies, and advance inclusive digital transformation. 

Convention Registration for Members Opens Today

Posted on May 28, 2026

Convention registration for members opens today, May 28th!

A huge thank-you to Microsoft for their generous diamond sponsorship of Conference and Convention announcements.
Registration for the 2026 American Council of the Blind Conference and Convention is open today, May 28th, for members. Registration will open for everyone on June 4th. Registration will close on Monday, July 6th, at 11:59 p.m.

Audio Described Shows Available at PBS

Posted on May 27, 2026

PBS fans—did you know that PBS offers audio-described content for many of its programs? Enjoy popular shows like NOVA, American Masters, Independent Lens, Masterpiece and more with audio description. With thousands of audio-described episodes available, people who are blind or have low vision can fully experience many of their favorite PBS shows.

You can access PBS programming for free on your TV or mobile device using the PBS App, or online at PBS.org.

IDEA Funding Increase for Students with Disabilities

Posted on May 15, 2026

The US Department of Education has announced that IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) Part B and C program funds will receive an additional $144 million dollars this year. IDEA Part B covers special education and additional services for children and youth with disabilities ages 3 through 21. IDEA Part C covers early intervention services for children with disabilities from birth through age 2 and their families. The Department also released new guidance which allows states to use IDEA Part C funds for supporting expectant families of infants with disabilities.

Congratulations to the 2026 Scholarship Recipients

Posted on May 13, 2026

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) have partnered to offer educational scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $7,500 for legally blind students attending a technical college or who are an entering freshman, undergraduate or a graduate student. This program awards students with scholarships to help with post-secondary education financial needs such as tuition, fees, room and board and other additional costs associated with adaptive technology.