SAVI - Support Alliance of the Visually Impaired

06/17/2026

The U.S. Department of Education announced that the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) will move to the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) will move to the Department of Justice.

ACB is concerned about these changes and their potential impact on students with disabilities and their families. The Department of Education plays a critical role in ensuring equal access to education, protecting civil rights, and overseeing services and supports guaranteed under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Moving these responsibilities to other agencies may create additional barriers for students, families, and educators seeking services, addressing discrimination, and holding states accountable. While HHS and DOJ serve important functions, we believe the Department of Education is best equipped to oversee these essential programs and protections.

ACB will continue to monitor these developments and advocate for policies that protect the rights of students who are blind or have low vision and all students with disabilities.

Read the Department of Education's announcement: https://www.ed.gov/about/news/press-release/us-department-of-education-announces-additional-partnerships-strengthen-coordination-individuals-disabilities-programs-bolster-civil-rights

06/15/2026

Owensboro Transit System will offer free bus rides on Thursday, June 18 in celebration of Dump the Pump Day.

06/12/2026

The Rev. Jamie Dennis, pastor of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Sorgho, had wanted to meet the pope for several years.

06/10/2026

06/09/2026

FIFA is dedicated to making sure that all fans – including those with disabilities and their families and friends – have an excellent experience at this year’s FIFA World Cup™.

06/09/2026

Did you know that PBS offers audio-described content for many of its programs? Enjoy popular shows like NOVA, American Masters, Independent Lens, Masterpiece and more with audio description. With thousands of audio-described episodes available, people who are blind or have low vision can fully experience many of their favorite PBS shows.

You can access PBS programming for free on your TV or mobile device using the PBS App, or online at PBS.org.

Visit the PBS website to explore audio-described content: http://to.pbs.org/audio-description

06/08/2026

SAVI will have its next meeting tomorrow (June 9) from 1-3 PM (central time) at Wesleyan Heights United Methodist Church, 1215 Scherm Road in Owensboro
and on Zoom.

Join us for an opportunity to share information/ideas, play some games and socialize. Light snacks will be provided to those attending in person; you must
bring your own drink. We will also be discussing plans for bowling and possibly attending a movie at the local theater.

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05/19/2026

**UPDATE: All issues at Owensboro Christian Church have been resolved. The Owensboro Christian voting center is back open and fully operational for voters. Thank you for your patience!

VOTING ALERT!

The Daviess County Clerk’s Office wants to inform the public that Owensboro Municipal Utilities (OMU) has alerted officials of possible major power issues affecting voting operations at Owensboro Christian Church.

Voters are encouraged to avoid this location if possible and utilize one of the other 13 voting locations throughout the county to help prevent delays.

Find the link in the comments to all voting locations!

05/18/2026

The City of Owensboro is offering free rides on the Owensboro Transit System on Tuesday, May 19, to help residents get to the polls for Kentucky’s 2026 Primary Election.

All OTS bus routes will operate fare-free throughout the day. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the service to travel to and from voting locations.

Voting locations can be found here: https://www.daviessky.org/voting-centers/