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The American Council of the Blind Celebrates 65 Years of Advocacy and Impact

Posted on July 7, 2026

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Scott Thornhill

Executive Director

202-467-5081 sthornhill@acb.org

The American Council of the Blind Celebrates 65 Years of Advocacy and Impact

Alexandria, Va., July 7, 2026 — The American Council of the Blind proudly celebrates its 65th anniversary, marking more than six decades of advancing independence, security, equality of opportunity, and quality of life for people who are blind or have low vision.

ACB Comments Cited In Draft FCC Report

Posted on July 6, 2026

As part of the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA), which was passed in 2010, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is required to send a report to Congress every two years regarding the accessibility and usability of telecommunications and advanced communication services and equipment. Part of the FCC's process in compiling these biennial reports is that they will accept public comments regarding the implementation of the CVAA.

The American Council of the Blind Expresses Its Deep Concern Regarding the Department of Education Decision

Posted on June 30, 2026

Alexandria, Va., June 30, 2026 — The American Council of the Blind (ACB) is deeply concerned about the potential consequences of transferring the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) and the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) out of the U.S. Department of Education.

Air Carrier Access Amendments Act Reintroduction and Speak4 Campaign

Posted on June 25, 2026

The Air Carrier Access Amendments Act was recently reintroduced in Congress. Rep. Dina Titus of Nevada and Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin have introduced the bill in the House and Senate, respectively. This legislation would require the Secretary of Transportation to assess civil penalties for violations and refer patterns of discrimination to the Department of Justice.

Supreme Court Declines to Take Key Voting Rights Case

Posted on June 23, 2026

Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court further weakened the Voting Rights Act by refusing to take the case of Arkansas United v. Thurston, regarding whether Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act is enforceable by private individuals and organizations. The 8th Circuit Court decision says that individuals and groups do not have a private right of action to enforce Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act.

Department of Education Announced Changes to Offices Serving Students with Disabilities

Posted on June 16, 2026

The Department of Education announced today that several offices and programs will be moved to other agencies. The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, or OSERS, will be moved to the Department of Health and Human Services, HHS. OSERS is responsible for distributing federal funding for special education and helps ensure students receive services that they are legally entitled to. The Education Department's Office of Civil Rights, or OCR, will be moved to the Department of Justice, DOJ.
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