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The Athens Council of the Blind is an advocacy group of blind/visually impaired people for the support & promotion of blind/visually impaired people.

The Athens Council of the Blind is a non-profit consumer organization affiliated with the Georgia Council of the Blind, which in turn is affiliated with the American Council of the Blind. We strive to elevate the social, economic, and cultural levels of the blind and visually impaired. We strive to educate the public about the problems of blindness and the needs and capabilities of the blind and visually impaired. GCB activities and programs include: educational programs, legislative actions, scholarships, peer support, technology, exhibits, newsletters, social activities and Braille. Due to our efforts, Georgia was the first state to have accessible voting for the blind and visually impaired through the use of speech output voting machines. We the Athens Council of the Blind pledge to defend and support the objectives of GCB and do all in our power to further the well being of all blind and visually impaired persons within the state, nation and throughout the world.

11/11/2026

A reminder that while this Wednesday, November 11 is Veterans Day, and our physical library will be closed for walk-in engagement, you will still be able to reach us all day by phone or email.

11/11/2026

11/11/2026

Curious about how apps can make Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses more useful for people who are blind or have low vision?

Join Braille Institute for a virtual workshop featuring representatives from ScribeMe, Aira and Be My Eyes. The panel will explore how these apps can help people who are blind or have low vision identify objects, better understand their surroundings, and access visual information.

Featured speakers:
- Mark Morad, Developer at ScribeMe
-Robert Stigile, Aira Explorer Trainer at Aira
- Roberto Perez, Accessibility & QA Lead at Be My Eyes

Learn more about how emerging technology and accessible apps can help connect people with the visual information around them!

Register today: https://bit.ly/4icRESF

Image Description: A white and bright blue graphic promoting the upcoming "Accessible Apps for Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses" workshop on Wednesday, November 11 from 1:30 to 2:30 PM PT. What can accessible apps do with Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses?" The lower section displays a pair of black smart glasses next to a smartphone showing ScribeMe, Aira, and Be My Eyes logos.

11/11/2026

Not sure which JAWS setting you need? In this demonstration, Campbe...

11/09/2026

The first 30s of the season for Atlanta and much of our area is coming later this week. We'll avoid a freeze in Atlanta, but parts of the area will get below 32°.

11/09/2026

November is National Scholarship Month!

Since 1982, ACB’s Scholarship Program has helped students who are legally blind pursue their educational and career goals. In partnership with generous individuals and organizations, including the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), ACB offers scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $7,500 for incoming freshmen, undergraduate and graduate students, and those attending technical colleges.

These scholarships help cover post-secondary education financial needs, including tuition, fees, room and board, and other additional costs associated with assistive technology.

Applications for the 2027–2028 school year are now open through February 5, 2027!

Learn more and apply at https://www.acb.org/scholarships.

Follow ACB on social media as we highlight some of our previous scholarship recipients during .

11/08/2026

Why is our new all-in-one device designed to teach typing skills called the Iris Board?

The name honors the product manager’s typing instructor, Iris, who made an enormous impact on his educational and professional journey. Discover why the Iris Board is an incredible tool for learning typing skills. https://bit.ly/48khTlX

11/07/2026

Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday, November 5, 2026 - Volume 1092 | By Aaron Di Blasi, Publisher | Courtesy of The PWD Media Co-Op
https://toptechtidbits.com/newsletter-11-05-2026/

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11/07/2026

JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2027 introduce new features and enhancements designed to improve accessibility, productivity, and the overall user experience. Join us Thursday, 11/12 at noon ET to learn about these new features and see some of them in action.

Register today: https://hubs.li/Q04DhHrV0

11/05/2026

JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2027 are now available. Highlights include the new Vispero Companion in JAWS, part of the Early Adopter Program and available in the US only, JAWS support for MuseScore, and Photo Tracking in ZoomText and Fusion, which moves the magnified view from one object in an image to the next.

Learn more and download JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2027: https://hubs.li/Q04Dgt9l0

Address

367 Prince Avenue Suite 3M
Athens, GA
30601

Opening Hours

10:30am - 12pm

Website

http://www.georgiacounciloftheblind.org/chapters.aspx?id=9

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