American Council of the Blind

@acbnational

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

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American Council of the Blind@acbnational · Jul 17

On this week’s ACB Advocacy Update, Claire and @BeyondVision_WI CEO Rob Buettner talk about their experiences at the 2025 @VisionServeA conference. Listen to the podcast at acb.org/advocacyupdate

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American Council of the Blind@acbnational · Jul 11

That’s a wrap! Thank you to everyone who made the 2025 ACB Conference and Convention a tremendous success. We’re deeply grateful to our sponsors and supporters for helping make #ACB2025 possible and for their ongoing commitment to accessibility and inclusion. Thank you!

acbnational's tweet image. That’s a wrap! Thank you to everyone who made the 2025 ACB Conference and Convention a tremendous success. We’re deeply grateful to our sponsors and supporters for helping make #ACB2025 possible and for their ongoing commitment to accessibility and inclusion. Thank you!

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American Council of the Blind@acbnational · Jul 26

Today marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a transformative civil rights law that protects people with disabilities from discrimination. ACB honors this milestone and continues to advocate for access, equity, and inclusion—today and every day! #ADA35

acbnational's tweet image. Today marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a transformative civil rights law that protects people with disabilities from discrimination. ACB honors this milestone and continues to advocate for access, equity, and inclusion—today and every day! #ADA35

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American Council of the Blind@acbnational · Jul 25

Here's what's happening in ACB Community for the week of July 27, 2025! 👇 youtu.be/mcE5IL6yXXw

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American Council of the Blind@acbnational · Jul 24

ACB Director of Advocacy & Governmental Affairs Claire Stanley recently attended the 2025 Network Library of the Year Awards, by the National Library Service for the Blind & Print Disabled (NLS) at the @librarycongress. Claire met up with Eric Bridges, President & CEO of @AFB1921

acbnational's tweet image. ACB Director of Advocacy &amp; Governmental Affairs Claire Stanley recently attended the 2025 Network Library of the Year Awards, by the National Library Service for the Blind &amp; Print Disabled (NLS) at the @librarycongress.
Claire met up with Eric Bridges, President &amp; CEO of @AFB1921

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American Council of the Blind@acbnational · Jul 23

A year ago today, Mattel introduced the first blind Barbie, in collaboration with the @AFB1921. ACB welcomed her with an honorary membership! Welcome Letter from ACB Executive Director Scott Thornhill: acb.org/blind-barbieAn… From July 23, 2024: corporate.mattel.com/.../barbie-int…...

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American Council of the Blind@acbnational · Jul 22

Last week, Executive Director Scott Thornhill and Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs Claire Stanley attended the 2025 Disability:IN Global Conference & Expo in Orlando. Director of Operations Dan Spoone, an Orlando resident, also joined the team while they were in town

acbnational's tweet image. Last week, Executive Director Scott Thornhill and Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs Claire Stanley attended the 2025 Disability:IN Global Conference &amp; Expo in Orlando. Director of Operations Dan Spoone, an Orlando resident, also joined the team while they were in town

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American Council of the Blind@acbnational · Jul 21

Check out what's happening at ACB during the week of July 21, 2025! 👇 youtube.com/shorts/n0Xv8cB…

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American Council of the Blind@acbnational · Jul 20

Today is your last chance to vote for the 2025 Audio Description People’s Choice Award! Learn more and vote today at adawardsgala.org/voting-open-fo…

acbnational's tweet image. Today is your last chance to vote for the 2025 Audio Description People’s Choice Award! Learn more and vote today at adawardsgala.org/voting-open-fo…

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American Council of the Blind@acbnational · Jul 18

Here's what's happening in ACB Community for the week of July 20, 2025! 👇 youtu.be/Fv1GFinr5oc

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American Council of the Blind@acbnational · Jul 18

Please join ACB in welcoming Elizabeth Williams, our summer Advocacy Fellow from @UCLA! She’ll be working alongside Claire Stanley on ACB’s advocacy team. Elizabeth also volunteers at Guide Dogs for the Blind. Welcome to the team!

acbnational's tweet image. Please join ACB in welcoming Elizabeth Williams, our summer Advocacy Fellow from @UCLA! She’ll be working alongside Claire Stanley on ACB’s advocacy team. Elizabeth also volunteers at Guide Dogs for the Blind. Welcome to the team!

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Audio Description Project@ADPwebmaster · Jul 16

The 2025 ADP Award recipients have been announced! These annual awards honor the people and orgs that make outstanding contributions to the quality and availability of audio description. Enjoy the ADP Awards presentation and acceptance remarks here: youtube.com/watch?v=kkHXLR….

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American Council of the Blind@acbnational · Jul 14

Check out what's happening at ACB during the week of July 14, 2025! 👇 youtu.be/Bh5gk0nCaug

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American Council of the Blind@acbnational · Jul 14

Voting for the 2025 Audio Description People’s Choice Award is open through July 20! Winners will be revealed during the 2025 ACB Audio Description Awards Gala on Nov 13 at 7:30 PM ET. Learn more and vote today at adawardsgala.org/voting-open-fo…

acbnational's tweet image. Voting for the 2025 Audio Description People’s Choice Award is open through July 20! Winners will be revealed during the 2025 ACB Audio Description Awards Gala on Nov 13 at 7:30 PM ET. Learn more and vote today at adawardsgala.org/voting-open-fo…

American Council of the Blind@acbnational · Jul 13

Here's what's happening in ACB Community for the week of July 13, 2025! 👇 youtu.be/hnn-QyRS1c8

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American Council of the Blind@acbnational · Jul 13

ACB is proud to support the 2025 @mEnablingSummit on October 6-8, 2025. Early Bird rates end on Tuesday, July 15, so register today at m-enabling.com. #mEnabling25

acbnational's tweet image. ACB is proud to support the 2025 @mEnablingSummit on October 6-8, 2025. Early Bird rates end on Tuesday, July 15, so register today at m-enabling.com.
#mEnabling25

American Council of the Blind@acbnational · Jul 11

What a night at #ACB2025! The ACB banquet was the perfect culmination to an incredible week of fun, learning, and community. We hope all of our attendees enjoy the final day of the 2025 ACB Conference and Convention!

acbnational's tweet image. What a night at #ACB2025! The ACB banquet was the perfect culmination to an incredible week of fun, learning, and community. We hope all of our attendees enjoy the final day of the 2025 ACB Conference and Convention!

American Council of the Blind@acbnational · Jul 10

At #ACB2025, attendees enjoyed ACB Film Night with a showing of Wicked, which is also nominated for an Audio Description People’s Choice Award at the 2025 AD Awards Gala! More info here: adawardsgala.org/voting-open-fo….

acbnational's tweet image. At #ACB2025, attendees enjoyed ACB Film Night with a showing of Wicked, which is also nominated for an Audio Description People’s Choice Award at the 2025 AD Awards Gala! More info here: adawardsgala.org/voting-open-fo….

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American Council of the Blind@acbnational · Jul 10

ACB Manager of Membership Engagement, Cindy Hollis, had the opportunity to demonstrate her @ray_ban @Meta smart glasses during the session on AI and wearables. We were grateful to have Meta’s design team join us to explore AI-powered wearable technology.

acbnational's tweet image. ACB Manager of Membership Engagement, Cindy Hollis, had the opportunity to demonstrate her @ray_ban @Meta smart glasses during the session on AI and wearables. We were grateful to have Meta’s design team join us to explore AI-powered wearable technology.

American Council of the Blind@acbnational · Jul 10

It’s Jul 10 at #ACB2025! We’ll kick off the day with another engaging general session, and then continue our breakout on mastering AI. The highlight of the evening is the ACB Banquet—a special night filled with celebration and community. Full schedule: acbconvention.org/?p=114

acbnational's tweet image. It’s Jul 10 at #ACB2025! We’ll kick off the day with another engaging general session, and then continue our breakout on mastering AI. The highlight of the evening is the ACB Banquet—a special night filled with celebration and community. Full schedule: acbconvention.org/?p=114