This week, HHS.gov finalized a rule that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. hhs.gov/about/news/202…

Mark your calendars! ACB’s 2024 Audio Description Awards Gala will take place virtually on November 14, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. ET. Stay tuned for the opening of nominations for the AD People’s Choice Award. For more info, visit adawardsgala.org

The U.S. Department of Transportation published a notice seeking public comment to renew the Service Animal Air Transportation Form and the Service Animal Relief Attestation Form. Comments due May 29. Read more at acb.org/sites/default/…

On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Swatha recaps the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference with Claire and ACB Development Officer, Kolby Garrison. Listen to the podcast at acb-advocacy-update.pinecast.co.

ACB is collaborating with athenahealth to expand accessibility around its patient-facing applications to be more inclusive for millions of patients. Read the press release: athenahealth.com/press-releases…

Today is #InternationalGuideDogDay ! Hop on over to our Facebook and Instagram accounts for pictures of guide dogs submitted by our social media followers.

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Happy #EarthDay ! DYK that ACB partners with the National Park Service and UniDescription to develop audio described national park brochures? Visit unidescription.org/impact#latest_… links to the latest brochure releases, or download the UniDescription iOS or Android app for the full library.

This week the U.S. Department of Justice issued an updated version of its guide, “The Americans with Disabilities Act and Other Federal Laws Protecting the Rights of Voters with Disabilities.” Learn more at justice.gov/opa/pr/justice…

Read the Guide Dogs for the Blind survey that reveals a need for intervention and/or increased awareness to address challenges guide dog users and the broader blindness community face in patronizing rideshare services. 👇
guidedogs.com/rideshare

This week ACB staff participated in the VisionServe Alliance Leadership Conference in Kansas City, MO. We engaged in many valuable discussions on important topics that the blind and low vision community can work on for many years to come. #VSA2024LC

ACB's Audio Description Project now has more than 11,000 audio-described titles listed in its catalog! 👇

ACB is pleased to see the final rule on web and mobile accessibility from the U.S. Department of Justice. Read the joint statement from ACB, American Foundation for the Blind, National Disability Rights Network, and National Federation of the Blind:

globenewswire.com/news-release/2…

ACB is hiring! We’re searching for an Administrative Assistant to provide support to our fast-paced Alexandria, VA office. Responsibilities include fielding incoming calls, processing mail, and providing excellent customer service. For more info, visit:
acb.org/jobs#Administr…

After years of working with DRA and Disability Rights California, ACB affiliate California Council of the Blind is leading a coalition of disability groups to ensure accessible ballot returns for the 2024 elections and all future elections. Read the National Federation of the Blind press release: nfb.org/about-us/press…

Experience today’s total solar eclipse through SOUND via Harvard University's Lightsound Project! Join us today at 1-3pm CT/2-4pm ET:
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Today we’re bringing you a special edition of the ACB Advocacy Update! Claire and Swatha sit down with ACB’s new Executive Director, Scott Thornhill. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from Scott and get to know him! youtu.be/YMxd18bDKcM

On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Claire and Swatha reflect on the Capitol Hill Day at the 2024 Leadership Conference and Legislative Seminar with some ACB members. Listen to the podcast at acb-advocacy-update.pinecast.co.

With support from NASA , scientists have created a guide with tactile graphics for people who are blind to experience the 2024 solar eclipse! Read the article here: fastcompany.com/91067633/total…

ACB worked closely with The New York Times to make their visuals accessible. Read how The NY Times and its first accessibility editor are working to ensure that all audiences can fully engage with their award-winning content. nytimes.com/2024/03/24/ins…

Last week ACB joined Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), Epilepsy Foundation of America, and American Foundation for the Blind on a panel at the Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium to discuss how changes in transportation are impacting accessibility and equality for people with #disabilities .