Seeing the Future
The American Council of the Blind of Indiana (ACBI) believes in helping to Foster Voices, Choices, and Communities. We strive for the betterment of the blind community in Indiana by increasing the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and enhancing lives of people of all ages and backgrounds with vision loss.
Mark your calendars for the next ACB of Indiana & Ohio Convention, scheduled for October 8-11, 2026, at the Wyndham Indianapolis Airport.
ACB has received notice that on Monday, May 11, 2026, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) plans to publish an Interim Final Rule (IFR) regarding the Section 504 rules under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Section 504 rules of the...
Voting is a fundamental American right.
But many people with disabilities already face barriers to registering and voting.
The SAVE Act would create new obstacles, making it harder for eligible voters to cast their ballots.
At National Disability...
The rideshare company Lyft recently reached a settlement in Minnesota that will have national implications. College student Tori Andres asked the Minnesota Department of Human Rights to investigate Lyft after Lyft drivers repeatedly denied rides to...
Read the rest of "Lyft settlement agreement regarding service dogs"
Today, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new report examining the challenges schools are facing to make assistive technology available for students with disabilities. This report was requested by House Committee on Education and...
Read the rest of "2026 Report on Assistive Technology for Students"