How does ACB assist blind and visually impaired people to advocate for appropriate programs and services?
Through its program of public education and information and referral, ACB works tirelessly to educate the public and to inform blind and visually impaired people of their right to quality service delivery. ACB staff and elected officials make countless presentations every year to inform and train members, blind people in general, and other interested parties as to the most effective strategies to advocate for quality programs and services for the blindness community. In addition, ACB holds an annual legislative seminar in Washington, DC, to educate and train members on pending key legislative issues, and provide them with the tools necessary to speak knowledgeably during visits to Capitol Hill. ACB also sponsors “ACB Reports”, a monthly news magazine program, which is heard over more than one hundred local radio reading services across the United States. The Council’s Washington Connection service, which is available evenings and weekends by calling 1-800-424-8666, disseminates timely,
