American Council of the Blind

ACB strives to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and quality of life for all blind & visually impaired people.

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Today, ACB proudly celebrates 65 years! Since our founding on July 7, 1961, ACB and our members and affiliates have helped shape landmark legislation, advance accessibility, and break down barriers for people who are blind or have low vision.
Read more: https://t.co/qKZkKpeq3H

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July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate the history, achievements, and experiences of people with disabilities. As we recognize #DisabilityPrideMonth, we honor the progress made and continue working toward inclusion, accessibility, and opportunity for all!

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The 2026 ACB Summer Auction is just a few days away This year's live auction takes place Saturday, July 11, preceded by the two-day Appetizer Auction on July 9-10. More details here: https://t.co/y0A28mJzY9

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Here's what's happening this week at ACB! Follow ACB and the @ADPwebmaster on social media to stay updated on the latest news and announcements!

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Final reminder! Advance registration for the 2026 ACB Conference and Convention closes TODAY, Monday, July 6 at 11:59 p.m. CT. Register online at https://t.co/bexkASHCAK or by phone at 651-428-5059. Advance registration is strongly encouraged!
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ACB Executive Director Scott Thornhill recently spoke with @CBSPhiladelphia about one traveler's airport experience and why stronger training and accountability are needed to ensure passengers who request assistance receive it.
Read the story: https://t.co/9pM2ntTkfi

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Final reminder! The hotel block cutoff for the 2026 ACB Conference and Convention is TODAY, July 5! Book online at https://t.co/lHWqeburhe call 1-888-591-1234 and use group code G-ACBL.
Visit https://t.co/3mn9YQF4oC for more details about this year's event.

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Voting for the 2026 Audio Description People’s Choice Award is open through July 19! Winners will be revealed during the 2026 ACB Audio Description Awards Gala on Nov 12 at 7:30 PM ET.

Learn more and vote today at https://t.co/rbj9ZPR5sF

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The registration deadline and hotel block cutoff for the 2026 ACB Conference and Convention are only a few days away! Registration closes Monday, July 6, at 11:59 p.m. CT, and the special hotel room rate is available through July 5. Learn more at https://t.co/3mn9YQF4oC.

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Happy Fourth of July from the ACB! We wish everyone a safe, happy, and memorable Independence Day!

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Here's what's coming up in ACB Community for the week of July 5, 2026!
To get the full daily ACB Community schedule in your inbox six days a week, email [email protected].
Access the list of ACB Community events here: https://t.co/8RDtXizTlK

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The "Sail 4th 250” celebration will air live with audio description on Saturday morning on @nbc! Details below 👇

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Exciting news! The live audio described production of the "Sail 4th 250” celebration will take place on Saturday morning, July 4th from 7 AM to 1 AM ET, 4 AM to 10 AM PT on NBC. Live AD will be provided by Descriptive Video Works.

To learn more visit https://t.co/eypwjcED0z.

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On this week's episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Claire and Grace talk with @TxAcb member Bryan "Anthony" Chase Jr. regarding the Texas v. Kennedy lawsuit. The group also discusses the importance of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
https://t.co/M1sa0ICS2W

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ACB’s Claire Stanley talks about the importance of the recently introduced Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act, which would help address barriers children with disabilities face in receiving support.
Learn more and take action: https://t.co/p9jUEjSzxB

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Save the date for the next Audio Description Institute! 👇

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Save the date! The 28th Audio Description Institute will take place Sept 14-18, 2026.

The ADI is an opportunity to expand your knowledge and connect with others across the field.

Registration opens later this month, so follow the @ADPwebmaster on social media for updates!

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Congratulations to ACB scholarship recipient EmmaGrace Olech on taking FIRST PLACE in the varsity division at the 2026 Braille Challenge, organized by the @BrailleInst! Read more about the winners: https://t.co/IQz06Ntg8e

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ACB has released a statement regarding the recent U.S. Department of Education decision to transfer OSERS and OCR out of the Department of Education.
Read the full statement: https://t.co/Ru6YAUaF5o

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ACB’s Cindy Hollis shares what’s happening this week at ACB! Follow ACB and @ADPwebmaster on social media to stay updated on the latest news and announcements!
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Happy #SocialMediaDay! Today we celebrate our social media followers. Thanks engaging with us and helping to amplify our work and the voices of people who are blind or have low vision. Follow ACB and @ADPwebmaster and help us build an even stronger, more connected community!

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We’re only a week away from the registration deadline and hotel block cutoff for the 2026 ACB Conference and Convention! Registration closes Monday, July 6, at 11:59 p.m. CT., and the special hotel room rate is available through July 5. Details at https://t.co/3mn9YQF4oC.