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28/04/2026

Join ACB in advocating for vision services for young children! Two bipartisan House bills—the Early Detection of Vision Impairments for Children (EDVI) Act and See the Board Act—would direct funding to diagnose, treat, and serve children with vision loss. The early detection will enable children to receive treatment or school services needed to address their disability. In doing so, it will allow the children to be more successful in the long run.

The EDVI Act picked up eight new cosponsors this month! Help us keep the momentum on this bill by contacting your representatives. Click here to send a message:
https://speak4.app/lp/sm01zs8u?ts=1776872567

27/04/2026

By this Interim Final Rule ("IFR"), the Department of Justice ("Department") is revising the regulations implementing title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") to extend the compliance dates for the requirements for web content and mobile application ("app") accessibility that were...

26/04/2026

Join ACB for a webinar on STEP 2026 (Strengthen Teens, Elevate Potential), a new national program designed for blind and low vision high school students and their families.

Taking place during the 2026 ACB Conference and Convention in St. Louis, STEP is an immersive program focused on building confidence, independence, and future readiness. Aligned with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), it emphasizes self-advocacy, career exploration, workplace readiness, and independent living skills.

This webinar is open to all, and will highlight the STEP program structure, intended outcomes, and opportunities for collaboration with state agencies, educators, and service providers.

Webinar info:

🗓️ Apr 29, 2026
⏰ 2:00 p.m. ET
🛜 Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WYmziDAIRsyGmlVIeyia2A

Presenters:

👉 Cindy Hollis, Manager of Membership Engagement, ACB
👉 RaLynn McGuire, Teen Program Lead, Texas
👉 Carrie Muth, Parent Program Lead, Oregon

We hope you can join us!

24/04/2026

23/04/2026

Today ACB released a statement on the Interim Final Rule (IFR) recently published by the U.S. Department of Justice regarding Title II website regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). ACB urges the federal government to rescind the IFR and implement the Title II website regulations as intended.

Read the full statement here: https://www.acb.org/acb-statement-regarding-ada-title-ii-interim-final-rule

24/03/2026

Advocacy call to action!

Let’s urge Congress to pass the We Can’t Wait Act of 2026 to end the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) waiting period. After being approved for SSDI, individuals may have to wait up to five months before receiving benefits. For people who are newly disabled, this delay can have serious financial consequences at a time when support is needed most.

The We Can’t Wait Act of 2026 (S.3942) would:

✅ Allow applicants to receive a portion of their benefits during the waiting period

✅ Give individuals the option to receive support sooner in exchange for a modest reduction in monthly payments

✅ Maintain the long-term financial stability of the Social Security system

This bipartisan solution gives people a choice and helps ensure they aren’t left without support when they need it most.

Tell Congress to pass the We Can’t Wait Act and provide timely support for SSDI recipients. Send a message to your representatives here: https://speak4.app/lp/fn01vsao?ts=1773953961

19/02/2026

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11/11/2025

Time is running out to grab the Best Value deal for the Kentucky Council of the Blind Jackpot of Opportunities Conference and Convention, November 20–22!

Pre-registration closes Thursday, November 13, and prices go up after that — so lock in your savings now!

Here’s the scoop:

Best Value In-Person Package: $60 pre-registration — includes all meals, programs, and exhibits. After Thursday, $75.

One-Day Registration (Friday or Saturday): $35 pre-registration, $50 after Thursday.
Basic Registration: $25 — includes programs and exhibits (no meals).

Virtual Registration: $25 — participate and listen on Zoom from anywhere!

Don’t wait — register now and be part of the fun, friends, and fantastic opportunities at this year’s KCB Convention!

Visit the KCB website at https://www.kentucky-acb.org/convention to register today, or call us at 502-895-4598 to register by phone.

Carla Ruschival, Treasurer and Convention Chair
Kentucky Council of the Blind

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26/10/2025

The Kentucky Council of the Blind invites everyone to be a winner at our 2025 Jackpot Auction, happening Saturday, November 1, from 7:00 to 10:30 PM Eastern Time (4:00 to 7:30 PM Pacific Time) on Zoom and ACB Media 9. We have an incredible line-up of fantastic items, including

* an exquisite Wizard of Oz Faberg`e-style egg music box from the Bradford Exchange;

* an acoustic classical guitar with nylon strings and a quality case;

* a laptop computer, an Echo Show, Echo Spot, and Echo Dot and more techie goodies;

* an autographed copy of "It Takes a Village" by Hillary Clinton, a coffee table book by Bill Clinton, a year of braille Conundrum magazines, and print/braille books for the kids;

* a soft blue hand-knitted afghan and University of Louisville and University of Kentucky tie blankets;

* a light-up stained-glass snowman, a holiday train, and more holiday decor; and


bags and purses, jewelry, crafts and collectibles. There are items for kids, items for dogs, items for the kitchen, and items for yourself. Of course, delicious edibles such as a peanut butter fudge, no-bake cookies, homemade red hots, persimmon pudding, brownies, oatmeal Scotchies, and special packages of snacks and treats to appeal to every taste.

There's lots more to come. We'll post the complete list in auction order by Wednesday, October 29.

You must register in order to bid in this auction. You can listen on ACB Media 9, but you must bid on Zoom from your phone or computer. Registration is free. Just call the Kentucky Council of the Blind office at 502-895-4598 and give us your contact information. On Friday, October 31, the zoom link and dial-in information will be posted.

This auction benefits the Kentucky Council of the Blind, the Bluegrass Council of the Blind, and KCB chapters including the Greater Louisville Council of the Blind, Guide Dog Users of Kentuckiana, KCB Next Generation, Kentucky Council of Citizens with Low Vision, South Central Kentucky Council of the Blind, Support Alliance of the Visually Impaired, and Tri-state Library Users.

Thanks in advance for supporting our auction.

Carla Ruschival, Auction Chair

24/10/2025

The 2025 Kentucky Council of the Blind Conference and Convention is coming up November 20–22 — and you don’t want to miss it!

Get ready for a weekend packed with information, inspiration, and fun. It’s an amazing jackpot of opportunities. Here’s what’s waiting for you:

Exciting speakers and breakout sessions on services, resources, technology, advocacy, and daily living;

Exhibits, awards and delicious meals;

Chances to connect with friends from across Kentucky and beyond; and

Door prizes, goodies, and surprises all weekend long!

Whether you join us on Zoom or in person in Louisville, there’s something for everyone.

Register today on-line at https://www.kentucky-acb.org/convention or call 502-895-4598 for help by phone.

Don’t wait — the convention is just around the corner, and we
can’t wait to see you at the 2025 KCB Convention, November 20–22!

See you soon,

Carla Ruschival, Convention Chair
Kentucky Council of the Blind
502-895-4598
[email protected]

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20/10/2025

Join ACB in urging Congress to reverse reductions impacting people with disabilities!

The U.S. Department of Education recently enacted sweeping layoffs that have nearly dismantled the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), and the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

These cuts remove the staff responsible for enforcing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Rehabilitation Act, putting essential protections for students and adults with disabilities at serious risk.

Join ACB, VisionServe Alliance, and the Association for Education & Rehabilitation of the Blind & Visually Impaired (AER) in urging Congress to take action.

Send a message to your representatives here: https://speak4.app/lp/fr013s17/?ts=1760641612

13/06/2025

Have you registered for the 2025 ACB Conference and Convention? Don’t delay—registration closes on Tuesday, June 17, at 11:59 PM Central time. Register online at https://members.acb.org or by phone at 651-428-5059. For more information about this year’s event, visit https://acbconvention.org.