Advocacy - Alexandria, American Council of the Blind
225 Reinekers Lane, Alexandria, VA 22314
Eligibility
Hours
Application process
Telephone referrals accepted.
Service area
US
Description
Strives to improve the well-being of all blind and visually impaired people by: serving as a representative national organization of blind people; elevating the social, economic and cultural levels of blind people; improving educational and rehabilitation facilities and opportunities; cooperating with the public and private institutions and organizations concerned with blind services; encouraging and assisting all blind people to develop their abilities; and conducting a public education program to promote greater understanding of blindness and the capabilities of blind people.
What's Here
Providing organization
American Council of the Blind
This national organization was established to promote the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and to improve quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people. Services include non-medical information/referral, the ACB Braille Forum, (available in braille, large print, digital cartridge, email, online and podcast), legislative and governmental monitoring, scholarship assistance, and public education. Web site address: http://www.acb.org