ACB to receive the 2026 Navigator Award
Posted on September 17, 2026
Supreme Court Blocks Mail Ballot Restrictions for 2026 Midterms
Posted on September 15, 2026
ACB is happy to announce that the Supreme Court has blocked a new policy which attempted to restrict mail ballots in the 2026 midterm elections.
Meta Smart Glasses for Blind Veterans
Posted on September 14, 2026
ACB is working with its affiliates and chapters across the country to bring Meta AI glasses directly to eligible U.S. military veterans who are legally blind.
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Audio Description Project Awards Gala
The American Council of the Blind (ACB) proudly presents the annual Audio Description Awards Gala! The Gala celebrates outstanding achievements in audio description in media and expand awareness of its benefits. With celebrity guests, the People’s Choice awards, open audio description and captions, Spanish dubbing, and ASL translation, the Awards Gala continues to set new standards for inclusion.
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.
We Can't Wait Act Companion Bill Introduced in House - Updated Speak4 Campaign
Posted on September 2, 2026
ACB is pleased to share that the We Can't Wait Act has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Carol Miller of West Virginia and co-sponsored by Rep. Suzan DelBene of Washington and Rep. Susie Lee of Nevada.
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.