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Accessible Credit Reports Still Available Through ACB Settlement

Blind and low vision consumers can still request accessible credit reports thanks to a landmark settlement agreement between the American Council of the Blind (ACB) and the three major credit bureaus—Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax. Through this agreement, the credit bureaus are required to provide credit reports in braille, large print, or audio upon request. These…

04/21/2025
Wednesday Workshop: Financial Independence as a Blind Person

Blind people face unique financial challenges, but we also have the power to take control of our money, careers, and futures. In this workshop, we’ll explore resources, tools, and strategies for building financial independence—whether that means budgeting smarter, navigating benefits, or advocating for equal employment opportunities. We’ll also cover accessible financial management tools to help…

03/05/2025
Financial Sense¢: Legislation and Financial Health

We’ll focus on legislative changes and advocacy efforts that could impact the financial well-being of blind Americans. We’ll share insights on current public policy priorities, key legislative imperatives, and how these initiatives aim to improve economic opportunities and financial security for the blind and lo vision community. Whether you’re interested in advocacy or want to…

02/20/2025
Wednesday Workshop: Advocacy in Action

Chris Peterson will share his experiences from the National Federation of the Blind’s Washington Seminar, where he met with legislators to advocate for policies that benefit people with blindness or low vision. Learn about the key legislative priorities, including proposed changes to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), and find out how you can get involved…

02/12/2025
My First NFB Washington Seminar: Advocacy, Frustration, and Hope

Last week, I participated in my first National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Washington Seminar, and let me tell you, it was an experience I won’t soon forget. The energy, the passion, and the sense of purpose were palpable. Hundreds of blind people from all over the country came together with one goal: to advocate…

02/10/2025
Why I’m in Washington, D.C. This Week—And Why You Should Take Action Too

Blind Americans deserve equal access, financial independence, and fair employment. This week, I’m in Washington, D.C., advocating for critical legislative changes—but you don’t have to be here to make a difference. Learn how you can take action from home and support the National Federation of the Blind and the American Council of the Blind in…

02/03/2025
Podcast: Notes of Progress, ACB’s Journey in Fighting for Accessible Currency – Part 2

In this collaborative podcast episode between the Penny Forward Podcast and the American Council of the Blind (ACB) Advocacy Update Podcast, we explore the past and future of accessible currency. This week we look more into what has been the recent history and what we need to do to make sure accessible currency comes sooner…

10/31/2023
Wednesday Workshop: July 19 Top Tips for Big Event Satisfaction

Top Tips for Big Event Satisfaction Thank you for joining us for this week’s members-only group chat, where we traded practical strategies on planning for big events. The focus of our discussion was on making the most out of experiences like the recent blindness conventions we attended. Two weeks ago, over 3300 blind people like…

07/19/2023