Details

Organization:	American Council of the Blind
Address:	1155 15th Street, NW
	Suite 1004
	Washington
	District of Columbia
	20005
	USA
Phone:	202-467-5081
	800-424-8666
Fax:	202-467-5085
Email:	info@acb.org
URL:	http://www.acb.org

Description

• Nation's leading membership organization of blind and visually impaired people.
  Services
  • Toll-free information and referral on all aspects of blindness
  • Scholarship assistance to blind/visually impaired post-secondary students
  • Public education and awareness training
  • Support to consumer advocates and legal assistance on matters relating to blindness
  • Leadership and legislative training
  • Consulting with industry regarding employment of blind and visually impaired individuals
  • Governmental monitoring, consultation and advocacy including the "Washington Connection," a national legislative hotline
  • Annual national convention