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Dots and Dashes: October 23, 2020
HBO Max Accessibility Enhancements  In a landmark agreement the American Council of the Blind and the Bay State Council of the Blind have obtained WarnerMedia’s pledge to...
Federal Court Rules NYC Discriminates Against Blind and Low Vision Pedestrians by Failing to Make Crosswalk Signals Accessible to Them
Court Decision will Dramatically Remake NYC’s Streetscape by Making Pedestrian Safety Accessible to People with Disabilities New York, NY – In a decision that will...
Upcoming ACB Community Events
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. Connecting to...
Accessibility Enhancements on the Horizon for HBO Max Customers Who are Blind
October 19, 2020 - In a landmark agreement, advocates for people who are blind have obtained WarnerMedia’s pledge to increase the accessibility of HBO Max—the much-...
Dots and Dashes: October 16, 2020
2021 ACB Convention The ACB Board of Directors met on Tuesday, October 13 to discuss several important items. One such agenda item concerned the 2021 conference and convention...
The Importance of Inclusion on White Cane Safety Day
WASHINGTON (October 15, 2020) — On the 56th commemoration of White Cane Safety Day, the American Council of the Blind (ACB) applauds all those who have advocated for independence...
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