American Council of the Blind

12/04/2025

On this week’s Advocacy Update, Claire speaks with our Advocacy Fellow about two more bills ACB is following closely. Congress has been busy introducing new bills. We will explore new bills that impact the lives of people who are blind or have low vision.

Access the podcast at https://acb.org/advocacyupdate

12/03/2025

Today we join the United Nations and people around the world in marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. At ACB, we work every day to advance the rights and independence of people who are blind or have low vision. We’re grateful for everyone who is part of this important work to help advance accessibility and inclusion.

12/03/2025

While in the San Francisco Bay area this week attending a Meta Wearables Summit, ACB Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs Claire Stanley and her guide dog, Tulane, took a Waymo ride! Autonomous vehicles like Waymo continue to expand mobility and independence for people who are blind or have low vision. Coalitions such as , which includes ACB as a member, are working to advance federal policies that support the safe, effective deployment of AVs nationwide. Pictured is Tulane on the floor of the back seat, enjoying the ride.

12/02/2025

It’s “Destination of Deals” week at ACB’s online Mini Mall! Now through December 7 you’ll find daily savings and big discounts! Every deal lasts just 24 hours—then it’s gone! At some point during the week, everything will have been discounted at least once.

Here are the upcoming sales for Destination of Deals week:

🗓️ Tuesday, December 2
Buy one, get one free on the following items:
1-pack stone coaster
Sunglasses
Cooling Towel
Face Mask
Bubble Pop
Wood Robot
Luggage Tags
Ear Savers
ACB Pins
ACB Pen

🗓️ Wednesday, December 3
25% off everything in our technology category

🗓️ Thursday, December 4
Buy one, get one 50% off all ACB bags

🗓️ Friday, December 5
50% off everything in our convention category

🗓️ Saturday, December 6
20% off site wide

🗓️ Sunday, December 7
50% off the following selected items:
ACB Pen
Luggage Tags
Ear Savers
Blood Pressure Monitor (non-talking)
Sunglasses
Cooling Towel
Face Mask
Bubble Pop
Wood Robot

Each day brings a new sale, announced at 9:00 a.m. CST via email to our Mini Mall list serv subscribers. If you would like to subscribe, send a blank email to: Mall+subscribe@acblists.org.

Visit https://acbminimall.org to start shopping today!

12/02/2025

Happy Giving Tuesday! Today, people across the country are coming together to support the organizations and communities they care about most. At ACB, your generosity fuels advocacy, strengthens our community, and expands opportunities for people who are blind or have low vision.

This Giving Tuesday, we’re excited to offer a limited-edition ACB tote bag as our way of saying thank you to supporters who make a donation of $150 or more.

Your contribution directly supports the programs, initiatives, and connections that make ACB strong. And this tote bag, designed for everyday use, serves as a reminder of the community you help build.

Make your gift today and help us continue creating meaningful impact in the year ahead.

Give now at:
https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/american-council-of-the-blind/year-end-appeal-acb-website

If you would like assistance making your year-end gift or prefer to submit a donation directly through your bank account, please contact our Minneapolis office at 612-332-3242 for support.

Thank you for being part of the ACB community—and thank you for supporting us this .

12/01/2025

Here's what's happening at ACB for the week of December 1, 2025! 👇

Here's what's happening at ACB for the week of December 1, 2025!

11/29/2025

If you missed the live broadcast of the ACB Community Friendsgiving celebration, don't worry! You can catch the replay in its entirety at 8am, 4pm, and midnight ET all weekend on ACB Media 6: https://acbmedia.org/6.

And join us this Sunday, November 29, at 5pm ET for the 2025 ACB Media Holiday Auction! The event will be broadcast on ACB Media 1: https://acbmedia.org/1. Details are available at: https://www.acb.org/2025-acb-media-holiday-auction

Catch Day Two of the Appetizer Auction today! Details at:
https://www.acb.org/2025-sneak-peek-holiday-auction-day-two

11/28/2025

Here's what's coming up in ACB Community! 👇

Welcome to This Week in ACB Community, where we run through what’s coming up in the ACB Community. 📬 Want to get the full daily schedule in your inbox 6 day...

11/28/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from ACB! Members of the ACB staff share a message on this Thanksgiving holiday 👇

Members of the ACB staff share a Thanksgiving message!

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at ACB! We’re grateful for our community, our advocates, our partners, and everyone working to advance equality and inclusion for people who are blind or have low vision. Today we’ll host our 6th annual ACB Community Friendsgiving from 12pm-8pm ET. Join us for 8 hours of fun, connection, and Thanksgiving spirit! Here’s how to tune in:

👉 Listen live on ACB Media 5: https://acbmedia.org/5
👉 Join Clubhouse or Community Corner
👉 Join the Zoom: email community@acb.org for info

Access the full Friendsgiving schedule: https://www.acb.org/weekly-community-events

Stay for an hour or the whole day—there’s a seat at the table for you!

11/26/2025

Membership is a perfect gift for yourself or a friend! Several ACB affiliates are running membership promotions, so it’s the perfect opportunity to sign up. ACB Next Generation and Blind Information Technology Specialists (BITS) are both running a half-off sale of lifetime memberships through December 2, and ACB Families has a drawing of four Visa gift cards for those who renew or join by December 5.

Check out all of our affiliates at https://www.acb.org/affiliates

11/26/2025

This week marks the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a landmark civil rights law that opened America’s public schools to millions of children with disabilities who had previously been denied an education. The Center for American Progress has resources for a national week of action to help celebrate IDEA's legacy and confront the urgent work still needed to fulfill its promise:

https://www.americanprogress.org/article/idea-at-50-resources-to-support-students-with-disabilities-during-the-week-of-action/

Check out CAP’s YouTube video, IDEA at 50: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mqf01MmfQ_Y

Elena Hung and her daughter, Xiomara, talk about the importance of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and what they hope for the future.