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Agreement Made for June Accessible Absentee Voting Program
June 3, 2020 – New York, NY – A federal court has approved an agreement between the NYS Board of Elections (NYS BOE) and disability groups that provides voters a more accessible...
Connecting the Dots
By Cindy Hollis Van Winkle, Membership Services Coordinator, American Council of the Blind I can remember as a little girl trying to color pictures that were dot to dot. The...
Statement of Solidarity from the ACB Board of Directors and the Chair of the ACB Multicultural Affairs Committee
The American Council of the Blind believes that every human deserves dignity and respect. During these times when our voices seem sequestered by the weight of social distance, we...
Aira and ACB Partner with New Pricing for ACB Members
The American Council of the Blind is proud to partner with Aira to make visual interpreting services available to more people. To encourage ACB members to try their service, Aira...
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...
Coalition of Disability Groups Demand Access to New York’s Inaccessible Absentee Voting 
For Immediate Release  Lawsuit Filed May 22, 2020 in Federal Court – Full Complaint  May 22, 2020 – New York, NY – Today, a coalition of disability...
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