American Council of the Blind
Agency Name:American Council of the Blind
Contact:Sharon Lovering, Editor; Eric Bridges, Executive Director
Address:1703 N. Beauregard St., Suite 420, Alexandria, VA 22311
Phone:(202) 467-5081 or 1-800-424-8666
Fax:(703) 465-5085
Email:info@acb.org
Website:www.acbmedia.org
Purpose / Notes:
Nationwide,the American Council of the Blind strives to increase the independence,
security, equality of opportunity and to improve quality of life for all blind and
visually impaired people. The hours of operation are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Eastern time,
Monday through Friday. ACB is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization that works in
coalition with other disability groups worldwide to create a range of effective programs
for people who are blind or visually impaired. ACB staff members provide information
and referrals, resources, legislative and governmental monitoring, legislative seminars,
public awareness and education, and legal advice and assistance. Other services include
an online job bank, college scholarships (must be legally blind in both eyes), an
Internet radio station(ACB Radio),and publications. ACB also has a monthly radio program
called ACB Reports and a number of electronic listservs. ACB helps individuals with
a variety of issue, including civil rights, Social Security benefits, rehabilitation
services, guide dog access, pedestrian safety, expanded public transportation, travel
and recreation, adaptive technology, braille literacy, and more.
Counties:
Bureau
Carroll
Lee
Ogle
Whiteside
Other (See Remarks)
Carroll
Lee
Ogle
Whiteside
Other (See Remarks)