Information and Referral Services
(Program)
* Provides legislative advocacy on laws affecting blind persons.
* Offers college scholarships to blind and visually impaired students.
* Provides legislative and governmental monitoring.
* Holds annual conference featuring a large trade show of the latest high- and low-tech gadgets for blind and visually impaired people.
Eligibility: Blind or visually impaired people, families, friends, doctors, teachers.
Volunteer opportunities available. Must be at least 15 years old. Email volunteer@acb.org for convention volunteer opportunities; info@acb.org for sighted guide on Capitol Hill opportunities.
Application Process: Call for information.
Required Documentation: None
Fees: No fee for service. Membership dues vary by chapter.
United States.
American Council of the Blind
(Agency)
The American Council of the Blind aims to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and to improve quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people.
1703 North Beauregard Street
Suite 420
Alexandria VA 22311
Website: www.acb.org
Hours: M-F 9:00AM-5:00PM
Contact
1703 N Beauregard Street
Suite 420
Alexandria VA 22311
This program is offered at this site:
American Council of the Blind
1703 N Beauregard Street
Suite 420
Alexandria VA 22311
