American Council of the Blind

The American Council of the Blind is a national membership organization based in Alexandria, Virginia. It is comprised of 38 employees. The American Council of the Blind promotes the independence, dignity, and advancement of people with blindness and visual impairment. They encourage members to live and work independently, contribute to their communities, and advocate for themselves. The organization works to ensure that laws and regulations are fair and accessible to people with vision impairments. ACB focuses on a wide range of issues affecting people with vision impairments, including civil rights, education, employment, Social Security benefits, rehabilitation services, guide dog access, pedestrian safety, travel and recreation, expanded public transportation, adaptive technology, braille literacy, and more. ACB also collaborates with other disability groups worldwide to develop effective programs for people who are visually impaired. Visit ACB's website at acb.org for more information.