ACB strives to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and quality of life for all blind & visually impaired people.

Alexandria, VA
Joined August 2010
October is #NDEAM! We understand that access to quality employment helps people who are blind or have low vision live more independent lives. Check out ACB’s Job Connection, which lists nationwide job announcements: acb.org/jobs
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Twenty-three #BlindedVeterans received free @meta #SmartGlasses in Charleston, SC this week! Check out @WCBD reporter @patdriscollTV's coverage of the event, organized ACB affiliate the Palmetto Council of the Blind: youtube.com/watch?v=OzyySHfm…
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On this week's episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Claire Stanley and Grace Hart talk with with @acbstudents President Ricardo Salazar and First VP Kit Rajpal about employment and entering the workforce as an individual who is blind or has low vision. 👉acb.org/advocacyupdate
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#BlindedVeterans in Greer, SC received free @Meta #SmartGlasses this week! @wyffnews4 was on-site to cover the event with the ACB affiliate the Palmetto Council of the Blind: wyff4.com/article/meta-glass… Learn about upcoming distribution events and locations: acb.org/glasses-blinded-vete…
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ACB’s Grace Hart and our team of advocacy fellows attended a special #NDEAM event hosted by @Verizon and the National Disability Institute in DC. It was a great discussion about how emerging technologies can expand opportunities for people with disabilities in the workforce!
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October is #NDEAM! We work with our special interest affiliates @acbstudents and @ACBNextGen to identify internships for our scholarship recipients and other students involved with ACB. Our goal is to help them gain experience and form connections to start their careers 👍
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It’s National Estate Planning Awareness Week! ACB is proud to share a free online tool from FreeWill. In just 20 minutes, you can securely create or update your estate plan at absolutely no cost. Get started here: frwill.link/acbNEPAW26 #NEPAW2026
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ACB’s Michael Babcock runs down what's happening this week at ACB! Follow ACB and @ADPwebmaster on social media to stay updated on the latest news and announcements! youtube.com/shorts/YiKSeGoot…
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ACB’s Claire Stanley and Grace Hart joined the ACB of VA for a special #WhiteCaneSafetyDay event! Claire spoke about the significance of White Cane Safety Day and the importance of promoting independence, #accessibility, and safety for people who are blind or have low vision.
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This past Sunday, ACB’s Caitlin Lee completed the 37th Annual @RunBaystate Marathon in Lowell, Massachusetts! Caitlin finished the 26.2-mile course in 3 hours and 43 minutes, setting a new personal best. Congrats, Caitlin, on another marathon and an impressive achievement!
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Thirty-seven #BlindedVeterans received free @Meta #SmartGlasses at our latest event in Columbia, SC. Thank you to ACB affiliate the Palmetto Council of the Blind and the SC Commission for the Blind for organizing and hosting! Learn about future events at: acb.org/glasses-blinded-vete…
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Michael Babcock previews what's coming up in ACB Community for the week of October 18, 2026! To get the full daily ACB Community schedule in your inbox six days a week, email [email protected]. Access the list of ACB Community events here: acb.org/weekly-community-eve…
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ACB’s Kolby Garrison recently attended the Mountain State Council of the Blind (MSCB) convention, and joined MSCB members in singing "Country Roads" with 2024 American Idol contestant Christian Evans!
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The October issue of The ACB Braille Forum™ is available online and via podcast! Here’s how to access the most recent issue: 🌐 Online Edition: acb.org/acb-braille-forum-oc… 🎙️ Podcast: acb-braille-forum-and-e-foru…
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Our @Meta #SmartGlasses distribution events for #blindedveterans continued this week in Myrtle Beach! Thank you to ACB affiliate the Palmetto Council of the Blind for hosting this event and helping connect veterans with this exciting technology! acb.org/glasses-blinded-vete…
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Oct 15 is ACB Day of Giving! This Blindness Awareness Month and White Cane Safety Day, support greater independence, accessibility, and opportunity for people who are blind or have low vision: form-renderer-app.donorperfe… #ACBDayOfGiving #BlindnessAwarenessMonth #WhiteCaneSafetyDay
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ACB’s Michael Babcock recently welcomed a new guide dog into his life! Dunkin is an 82-pound German Shepherd from @SeeingEyeInc! It's Michael's third guide dog and his second from the The Seeing Eye. They're pictured together at The Seeing Eye's campus in Morristown, NJ.
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On October 16 at 2pm ET, the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) is celebrating #NDEAM with a webinar covering ODEP's 25-year history and celebrating the record high number of employed individuals with disabilities. Register here: usdolevents.webex.com/weblin…
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ACB Executive Director Scott Thornhill was a recent guest on the WCATea Pod, a podcast from AccessAbility Officer! Check it out wherever you get your podcasts by searching WCATea. You can also access the pod on the AccessAbility Officer YouTube channel: youtube.com/watch?v=FActP_QY…
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American Council of the Blind retweeted
We’re officially a month away from the 2026 Audio Description Awards Gala! This year’s gala will take place virtually on Thurs, Nov, 12, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET. Here’s a message from our co-hosts, Marilee Talkington and @BenMehl! Check out more details at ADAwardsGala.org.
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This past weekend, ACB’s Caitlin Lee delivered the keynote address at the ACB of New York 2026 state convention in Yonkers! It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with members of our New York affiliate, share updates, and learn more about the great work ACBNY is doing.
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