Athens Council of the Blind

Athens Council of the Blind The Athens Council of the Blind is an advocacy group of blind/visually impaired people for the support & promotion of blind/visually impaired people.

The Athens Council of the Blind is a non-profit consumer organization affiliated with the Georgia Council of the Blind, which in turn is affiliated with the American Council of the Blind. We strive to elevate the social, economic, and cultural levels of the blind and visually impaired. We strive to educate the public about the problems of blindness and the needs and capabilities of the blind and v

isually impaired. GCB activities and programs include: educational programs, legislative actions, scholarships, peer support, technology, exhibits, newsletters, social activities and Braille. Due to our efforts, Georgia was the first state to have accessible voting for the blind and visually impaired through the use of speech output voting machines. We the Athens Council of the Blind pledge to defend and support the objectives of GCB and do all in our power to further the well being of all blind and visually impaired persons within the state, nation and throughout the world.

08/30/2026

Ready for Georgia Council of the Blind:
70 Years Starring in Advocacy and Support
GCB Annual Conference and Convention
October 8 through 10 in Covington, Georgia?

On banquet night, October 9, celebrate the Hollywood of the South with a costume contest and dance with the Unity band. Whatever Old Hollywood means to you, from Glitz and Glam to Icons of the Ages, dress up and pose with our photo backdrop and you will be entered into the contest for a $25 Visa gift card.

If you want to join the fun, you must register by September 23.
Visit www.georgiacounciloftheblind.org/register
for details and join us for a fabulous night on October 9, 2026. Doors open at 6:15 PM.


Image: A colorful “Lights, Camera, Action!” graphic. It shows a black-and-white movie clapperboard with a strip of film curling behind it. The words “Lights” are yellow, “Camera” is red, and “Action!” is blue. Yellow spotlights and stars decorate the background.

08/29/2026

Rebecca was used to handling things on her own, but vision loss brought anger, frustration, and challenges she hadn't expected. Over time, she found a different way forward, making room for the hard days, accepting help, and finding people who understood.

08/29/2026

We’re thrilled that the Visitable Inclusive Tax Credits for Accessible Living (VITAL) Act has been reintroduced in Congress. This important legislation would help address the shortage of affordable, accessible housing across the country.

The VITAL Act would:

✅ Increase federal funding for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program to support the development of more accessible homes

✅ Require states to use federal funding to ensure that at least 40% of affordable homes are accessible or adaptable over a three-year period

✅ Provide additional funding for housing in walkable, rollable communities, helping people with disabilities and older adults access public transportation and essential services independently

Everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to call home, and accessibility should be part of that equation.

Join ACB in urging Congress to support the VITAL Act. Send a message to your representatives here: https://speak4.app/lp/d701lnut?ts=1787931391

08/29/2026
08/29/2026

When Pearl Riley began experiencing vision and hearing loss, she felt her connection to loved ones start to fray. Through iCanConnect, Pearl received a free iPhone, an iPad, and the training she needed to use them confidently. Today, she’s making phone calls, managing contacts, and enjoying face-t...

08/29/2026

How do Meta AI Glasses help you in everyday life? ACB is seeking 5- to 10-minute videos from adults who are blind or have low vision showing the glasses in a real-world situation. The videos will be shared on a future ACB Community call, where you can join us to explain your video and answer questions.

You don’t need to be an ACB member, and you may submit more than one video. If your video is selected and all criteria are met, you will be compensated!

Learn more and submit your video at https://acbmedia.org/glasses/submit.

Contact [email protected] if you have questions or feedback.

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08/29/2026

Freedom Scientific’s audio training content is now available for download on your smartphone or tablet, and for streaming on your Amazon Echo or Google Home Assistant!

08/27/2026

Full-Day Workshop Spotlight!

Empower your early childhood team with evidence-based AAC strategies. Learn to use AI tools for planning, coaching, and creating communication-ready environments.

Register Today! https://www.closingthegap.com/conference/workshops/

08/27/2026

The Summer Edition of The Bulletin is out now! Visit bva.org/the-bulletin/32871/ to read about new Blind Rehabilitation Centers, updates to BVA programs, the Ambassadog Comic Book project, and more! You’ll also find a comprehensive guide for using the Meta AI app.

If you prefer to read a printed version of The Bulletin, you should be receiving it in the mail soon.

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367 Prince Avenue Suite 3M
Athens, GA
30601

Opening Hours

10:30am - 12pm

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