American Council of the Blind
Address
225 Reinekers Ln., Suite 660
Alexandria, VA 22314
(202) 467-5081
Description:
American Council of the Blind strives to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity and to improve quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people. Is a national membership organization; has chapters and support groups in nearly every state. Holds an annual conference, with a large trade show of the latest high- and low-tech devices for blind and visually impaired people. Provides college scholarships for blind students. Publishes magazines, "The ACB Braille Forum" (hard-copy versions in braille, large print, on digital cartridge, online, via email and podcast); free to members, all others pay $25 per format per year. Holds annual legislative seminar in Washington, D.C. Offers information and referral services on non-medical aspects of blindness.
Hours:
9 am - 5 pm, Mon - Fri Eastern Time.
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
January 8, 2024
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
225 Reinekers Ln., Suite 660
Alexandria, VA 22314
Mailing
225 Reinekers Ln., Suite 660
Alexandria, VA 22314
Contacts
Nancy Christine Feela
Dan Spoone
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(202) 467-5081
Fax
(703) 465-5085
Toll Free
(800) 424-8666
Services
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Description
American Council of the Blind strives to increase the independence, security, and equality of opportunity and quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people. Is a national membership organization; has chapters and support groups in nearly every state. Holds an annual conference, with a large trade show of the latest high- and low-tech devices for blind and visually impaired people. Provides college scholarships for blind students. Publishes magazines, "The ACB Braille Forum" (hard-copy versions in braille, large print, on digital cartridge, online, via email and podcast) and "The ACB E-Forum" (e-mail, online and podcast versions only); free to members, all others pay $25 per format per year. Holds annual legislative seminar in Washington, D.C. Offers information and referral services on non-medical aspects of blindness.
Hours
9 am - 5 pm, Mon - Fri Eastern Time.
Languages
English.
Service Area
Nationwide.
Geography Served
- Kansas
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