ACB

About ACB

The American Council of the Blind (ACB) is a national advocacy and resource organization focused on advancing rights and opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired. It facilitates education, accessibility training, and community connections, and operates programs such as scholarships, publications, and media initiatives to support independence and inclusion. The organization conducts advocacy and governmental affairs, hosts events like leadership conferences, and provides resources through its networks and affiliates across the United States, with activities centered in Washington, DC and Arlington, Virginia. ACB also promotes accessibility through projects like the Audio Description Project and maintains active communications via newsletters, blogs, and media outlets to inform and empower its members and the broader community.