What is ACBs position on jobs and full employment for blind Americans?
ACB is dedicated to the ideal that blind and visually impaired people are vital, contributing members of the work force having the right to work and to receive the training and equipment to support gainful employment. Advocates from our national office, state and local chapters, and special interest affiliates serve on numerous federal, state and local task forces to ensure that the rights and needs of blind and visually impaired people are represented as new work force initiatives are developed. The ACB Job Bank is a source for current job postings in a wide variety of fields. State and local ACB chapters also feature employment-related sessions at their conventions, including job fairs, help in resume writing, training in computer skills, and workshops on body image and interviewing strategies. ACB also offers a summer internship program and a Congressional internship program for students, giving them invaluable experience in the work world while providing them with exposure to role
