American Council of the Blind

Have you ever wondered what life is like for someone who is blind or visually impaired?

The American Council of the Blind (ACB) was founded in 1961 to help increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people. But the ACB is not just any organization – it is made up of people who are blind or visually impaired themselves.

This organization accepts all people who are blind or visually impaired, regardless of their skills or abilities. They believe that each person has the right and responsibility to define success on their own terms. And they believe that it is a fundamental responsibility of government at every level to provide a framework of laws, policies, infrastructure, tools and training that permits people who are blind or visually impaired to participate equally in all aspects of society.

The ACB has been active in advocating for the rights of people who are blind or visually impaired for many years. They have been involved in the development of principles and policies that served as the foundation for the regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. They also worked with other disability organizations on the passage and protection of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other similar pieces of access legislation. The ACB has championed the provision of services to people who are blind or visually impaired through separate agencies who have expertise in areas such as access technology, braille, daily living, and orientation and mobility.

This worthy non profit organization is committed to ensuring that new and emerging technologies are accessible and usable by people who are blind or visually impaired. They partner with leading developers of mainstream technology to ensure that these technologies are accessible. They have helped to install Accessible Pedestrian Signals making it safe for people who are blind or visually impaired to independently cross streets. They have also advocated for banks and other businesses to provide Point of Sale (POS) credit and debit card processing devices that allow for people who are blind to conduct their business independently and privately.

The ACB  needs your help to achieve their mission. You can support their efforts by donating an unwanted car through Cars of Charity. The proceeds from the sale of your car will go towards helping the ACB advocate for the rights of people who are blind or visually impaired. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of people who are blind or visually impaired. The process is simple – just call the our toll free number or fill out the form on our home page. It only take a couple of minutes, and Cars of Charity will arrange for a tow truck to pick up your car for free. They will then sell your car and donate the proceeds to the ACB. You will receive a tax-deductible receipt for the full sale price of your car. Thank you for your support!