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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
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There are 65 days left in ACB’s 65th anniversary year! Join our #65DaysOfGiving campaign to support advocacy, accessibility, and community. ACB’s Caitlin Lee shares how you can get involved. Learn more and give today: form-renderer-app.donorperfe…
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ACB joined @CTATech's amicus brief in litigation related to AI and copyright law. The brief urges the court to maintain public access to knowledge and history through AI learning. Read CTA's press release: cta.tech/press-releases/indu…
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There's something for everyone in ACB Community this coming week! Join Michael Babcock as we preview some of the exciting events happening November 1-7, 2026. Explore the complete ACB Community schedule and find out how to participate: acb.org/acb-community-events #ACBCommunity
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It’s National Checklist Day! Here’s one easy item to check off your list: Follow ACB and @ADPwebmaster on social media! It’s a great way to stay informed, get involved, and stay connected with the ACB community 👍 #NationalChecklistDay
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What's cooking on @Meta Mondays? Join McKenna as she uses her Meta #SmartGlasses to cook up a meal for her family! Join us for Meta Mondays on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month. Details at acb.org/meta-mondays-more #AccessibleLiving #AccessibleCooking
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Today, 10/30, we’re partnering with our state affiliates to host @Meta #SmartGlasses distribution events for #BlindedVeterans in Grand Rapid, Tulsa, and SeaTac. If you’re a U.S. military veteran who is legally blind, join us! For details, visit acb.org/glasses-blinded-vete…
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On #NationalMentoringDay, we're highlighting Megan Meigs, who was part of the 2025–2026 INSPIRE class and serves as the 2nd vice president of @ACBNextGen. Megan went on to be selected as ACB’s DKM First Timer from the West, one of two emerging leaders chosen to attend #ACB2026!
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ACB's Scott Thornhill joined leaders and advocates at the @AFB1921 Leadership Summit this week! Congrats to Dr. Joel Snyder, founder of @ADPwebmaster, who received the prestigious AFB Migel Medal, one of the highest honors in the #blindness field 👏
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On #NationalMentoringDay, we’re highlighting Matt Selm from @kentuckyacb65, who served as a mentor in ACB’s INSPIRE program. Thank you, Matt, for helping others thrive through your mentorship!
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Today is #NationalMentoringDay! Through our INSPIRE Mentoring Program, ACB offers a nine-month journey in which experienced members support emerging leaders as they grow personally and develop their leadership skills. Learn more: acb.org/inspire-mentoring-pr…
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We’re excited to celebrate ACB's Cindy Hollis and her new guide dog, Autumn, a yellow Labrador retriever from @GuidingEyes. We wish them many wonderful adventures in the years ahead!
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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 👍
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ACB’s Claire Stanley recently attended a special preview of Being Heumann at @amazon HQ2! The film chronicles the life of pioneering #disability rights activist Judy Heumann and will premiere in select theaters on Nov 6 and @AppleTV+ on Nov 13.
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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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