American Council of the Blind
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ACB strives to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and quality of life for all blind & visually impaired people.
Alexandria, VA
Joined August 2010
It’s #NewFriendsDay! Meet Toni and Danette. These two ACB members first connected through ACB Community calls and quickly became friends. Stories like theirs show how the ACB Community helps people build connections, share experiences, and create lasting friendships.
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Here's what's coming up in ACB Community for the week of October 19, 2025! 👇 https://t.co/1hoUJYuUuA
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Love Is Blind's Madison on 'high chance' she'll lose eyesight from rare disease: what is retinitis pigmentosa?
cosmopolitan.com
"There's a good chance that I’m going to go blind"
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ACB advocates to improve employment for people who are blind or have low vision. During #NDEAM, we’re highlighting the ACB Employment Committee podcast, “Let’s Get to Work.” It features informative interviews and resources on employment. https://t.co/u6YMyYxs0C
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ACB was proud to join broad coalition of disability, civil rights, and education organizations to call for a reversal of layoffs at the Department of Education. 👇
We stand with 350+ partners urging the Department of Education and Congress to restore vital staffing and transparency following mass reductions in force. #disability #protectspecialeducation
https://t.co/pp36Ue5EOj
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Today is #WhiteCaneSafetyDay! On this day and every day, ACB reaffirms its commitment to creating a world where people who are blind or have low vision can navigate freely and independently. https://t.co/EEVPVKrNvE
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Here's what's happening at ACB for the week of October 14, 2025! 👇 https://t.co/LxD9mYd7mb
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Join ACB in urging Congress to support the Blind Americans Return to Work Act! This legislation would empower people who are blind to pursue meaningful employment without fear of losing support. Send a message: https://t.co/5lotMp78BK Learn more: https://t.co/wbUqfU9fWl
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Remember to save the date! Our 2025 Audio Description Awards Gala is happening virtually on Thursday, November 13, at 7:30 p.m. ET! Visit https://t.co/0yuCprICdq for more details. We hope you can join us!
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On #WorldSightDay, and everyday, we celebrate the rich diversity of the blindness community. 💙 Learn more about how a blind person might experience the world and why blindness is a spectrum at: https://t.co/Z5li2zS95m
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Here's what's coming up in ACB Community for the week of October 12, 2025! 👇 https://t.co/k3bR2x8nJA
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The October issue of the Braille Forum is now available! 🌐Online Edition: https://t.co/KcnmfcXOA6 🎙️Podcast: https://t.co/55Fs8Ab9lz ACB members get early access to the Braille Forum, delivered in a format of their choosing. Join ACB at https://t.co/TSd3G4XW0V
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As we continue our celebration of the 15thanniversary of the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act, ACB's Kolby Garrison shares a message about why she's thankful for his landmark piece of legislation! https://t.co/wOMrhVLjDc
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Oct 8 is the 15th anniversary of the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act! Check out this message from ACB's Michael Babcock, who talks about the importance of having accessibility built into @Android devices. https://t.co/Eif3YlAQfw
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New advocacy podcast available! On the 15th anniversary of the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act, Claire speaks with three experts, reminiscing on the journey to get the bill passed and talking about what it includes. https://t.co/M1sa0IDpSu
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As we continue our recognition of the 15th anniversary of the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA), here’s a message from ACB's Claire Stanley. Claire shares how the CVAA has enhanced her life at home! https://t.co/yUNXwY09Ri
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Oct 8 marks the 15th anniversary of the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act—one of the most significant legislative achievements for people who are blind, have low vision, or are DeafBlind in the digital age. https://t.co/Pklf1781nx
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We understand that access to quality employment helps people who are blind or have low vision live more independent lives. This #NDEAM, check out ACB's Job Connection, which lists nationwide job announcements: https://t.co/3k99ZSYgrn
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ACB is at the @mEnablingSummit this week! We’re connecting with business leaders, advocates, developers, and policy experts to explore the latest innovations in accessible tech. The event is full of new ideas and tools that will help us continue advancing digital accessibility.
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