Our Mission

The American Council of the Blind strives to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people.

Get information on the 2020 Conference and Convention

Become a Member

Register / Login

News

Upcoming ACB Community Events by Conference Call
At a time when our country is in a state of social distancing, your ACB family has opportunities for you to connect with others from the comfort of your home. Below you will...
Groups Demand Access to North Carolina’s Inaccessible Absentee Voting
July 27, 2020 – Raleigh, NC – Today, disability organizations filed a lawsuit against the North Carolina State Board of Elections (“NCSBOE”) for excluding North...
Settlement Reached and Accessible Voting for the Blind Certified and Will Be Implemented in Florida
Tallahassee, FL – The Secretary of State, the Supervisors of Elections throughout the State of Florida and the Florida Council of the Blind have reached a settlement in...
Coalition of Disability Groups Demand Access to Virginia’s Inaccessible Absentee Voting
Individuals and Disability Organizations File Lawsuit Today in Federal Court July 28, 2020 – Alexandria, VA – On the heels of the 30th anniversary of the Americans with...
Announcing Launch of ACB Voices Blog 
As we settle back into rhythms and routines post-convention, we are excited to announce the ACB Voices Blog is now live and online. The blog seeks to capture the daily...
Dots and Dashes: July 17, 2020
Convention Podcasts Last week ACB completed our very first virtual convention! Many of the convention sessions are available as podcasts with much more to come. To download...
See All News