July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate the history, achievements, and experiences of people with disabilities. At ACB, we honor the progress made and continue working toward inclusion, accessibility, and opportunity for all.
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ACB strives to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and quality of life for all blind & visually impaired people.
Cindy and Michael walk through the highlights of what's happening at ACB this week! Check out the video on our YouTube channel:
ACB’s Claire Stanley cheered on students at the 25th annual Braille Challenge, hosted by the Braille Institute. It’s the only academic competition of its kind for students who are blind or visually impaired. Congrats to all the participants! Learn more at https://brailleinstitute.org.
Happy Social Media Day from all of us at ACB!
Today, we're celebrating you—our followers, supporters, and community across every social media platform. Thank you for engaging with us and helping to amplify the voices of people who are blind or have low vision. Here’s to building an even stronger, more connected community—one post at a time!
Check out what's coming up in ACB Community for the week of June 29, 2025! 👇
Today we honor the life of Helen Keller, born on June 27, 1880. As a trailblazer for people who are DeafBlind, her tireless advocacy helped shape a more inclusive world. At ACB, we continue to build on her legacy to advance accessibility, opportunity, and equity for all.
Today is National Work from Home Day, a chance to recognize the flexibility, productivity, and dedication of our ACB team, wherever they may be working.
From our offices in Virginia and Minnesota to remote workspaces across the country, ACB staff members remain committed to advancing our mission and supporting our community!
Call to action! ACB is urging Congress to reauthorize the Older Americans Act.
Learn more at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04zshgljsDY&t=19s
Use our Speak4 platform to contact your member of Congress: https://speak4.app/lp/5p01rspz/?ts=1750793598
On this day in 1938, FDR signed into law the Wagner-O’Day Act, known today as the #AbilityOne Program. This law has helped create meaningful careers for thousands of people who are blind or have significant disabilities. Learn more at https://abilityone.gov.
It’s DeafBlind Awareness Week—a time to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of individuals who are DeafBlind. Led by the Helen Keller National Center, the week shines a spotlight on the experiences, contributions, and capabilities of people with combined hearing and vision loss.
Read the press release from Helen Keller National Center: https://www.helenkeller.org/deafblind-awareness-week-campaign-announcement-2025/
Subscribe to ACB’s Sight and Sound Impaired discussion list:
https://acblists.org/g/SASI
It’s here! The virtual portion of the 2025 ACB Conference and Convention officially kicks off this evening, and we’re ready to explore Big Dreams and Bold Ideas together!
If you're a registered attendee, check your inbox for a daily schedule of events, which will include instructions for accessing the virtual sessions. You can also check out the full conference program here: https://www.acb.org/2025-convention-program.
Let’s get started! #ACB2025
Check out what's happening this week at ACB!
https://youtu.be/OFPz7Xrero4
Cindy and Michael preview what's coming up in ACB Community for the week of June 22, 2025!
Today is National Take Your Dog to Work Day! While many celebrate by bringing their pups along for the day, our hardworking guide dogs are on the job EVERY day.
Meet Winona, a loyal yellow Labrador retriever who works alongside Lindsey, an elementary school speech-language pathologist in Vista, California. Their bond is a reminder of the important role guide dogs play in creating independence for people who are blind or have low vision.
This week, Claire speaks with a colleague from VisionServe Alliance about a new platform that ACB members can use to reach out to Congress. This new resource, Speak4, will make it easier than ever to advocate to Congress about important issues our community is involved with.
👉 Listen to the podcast at https://acb-advocacy-update.pinecast.co/
ACB is proud to support this year’s annual M-Enabling Summit! Join us, along with policymakers and professionals in the #DigitalAccessibility space, in Washington D.C. from October 6-8. Register today at https://www.m-enabling.com
Final reminder! Registration for the 2025 ACB Conference and Convention closes tonight, June 17, at 11:59 PM Central time. Don’t miss out on this year’s event—register now at https://members.acb.org or call 651-428-5059. For more information, visit https://acbconvention.org.
Check out what's happening this week at ACB!
https://youtu.be/z-dskmtqGvs
Important reminder! If you plan to participate in the 2025 ACB Conference and Convention, the deadline to register is Tuesday, June 17, at 11:59 PM Central time. Register online at https://members.acb.org or by phone at 651-428-5059. For more information about this year’s event, visit https://acbconvention.org.
Happy Father’s Day! Today we’re celebrating all the amazing dads out there, including our very own Michael Babcock, pictured here with his son Nicholas and retired guide dog Titan. Join us in wishing fathers everywhere a day filled with love, laughter, and family.
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