ACB strives to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and quality of life for all blind & visually impaired people.

Alexandria, VA
Joined August 2010
October is #NDEAM! We understand that access to quality employment helps people who are blind or have low vision live more independent lives. Check out ACB’s Job Connection, which lists nationwide job announcements: acb.org/jobs
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On #NationalMentoringDay, we're highlighting Megan Meigs, who was part of the 2025–2026 INSPIRE class and serves as the 2nd vice president of @ACBNextGen. Megan went on to be selected as ACB’s DKM First Timer from the West, one of two emerging leaders chosen to attend #ACB2026!
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ACB's Scott Thornhill joined leaders and advocates at the @AFB1921 Leadership Summit this week! Congrats to Dr. Joel Snyder, founder of @ADPwebmaster, who received the prestigious AFB Migel Medal, one of the highest honors in the #blindness field 👏
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On #NationalMentoringDay, we’re highlighting Matt Selm from @kentuckyacb65, who served as a mentor in ACB’s INSPIRE program. Thank you, Matt, for helping others thrive through your mentorship!
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Today is #NationalMentoringDay! Through our INSPIRE Mentoring Program, ACB offers a nine-month journey in which experienced members support emerging leaders as they grow personally and develop their leadership skills. Learn more: acb.org/inspire-mentoring-pr…
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We’re excited to celebrate ACB's Cindy Hollis and her new guide dog, Autumn, a yellow Labrador retriever from @GuidingEyes. We wish them many wonderful adventures in the years ahead!
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ACB’s Michael Babcock runs down what's happening this week at ACB! Follow ACB and @ADPwebmaster on social media to stay updated on the latest news and announcements 👍
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ACB’s Claire Stanley recently attended a special preview of Being Heumann at @amazon HQ2! The film chronicles the life of pioneering #disability rights activist Judy Heumann and will premiere in select theaters on Nov 6 and @AppleTV+ on Nov 13.
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Twenty-three #BlindedVeterans received free @meta #SmartGlasses in Charleston, SC this week! Check out @WCBD reporter @patdriscollTV's coverage of the event, organized ACB affiliate the Palmetto Council of the Blind: youtube.com/watch?v=OzyySHfm…
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On this week's episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Claire Stanley and Grace Hart talk with with @acbstudents President Ricardo Salazar and First VP Kit Rajpal about employment and entering the workforce as an individual who is blind or has low vision. 👉acb.org/advocacyupdate
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#BlindedVeterans in Greer, SC received free @Meta #SmartGlasses this week! @wyffnews4 was on-site to cover the event with the ACB affiliate the Palmetto Council of the Blind: wyff4.com/article/meta-glass… Learn about upcoming distribution events and locations: acb.org/glasses-blinded-vete…
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ACB’s Grace Hart and our team of advocacy fellows attended a special #NDEAM event hosted by @Verizon and the National Disability Institute in DC. It was a great discussion about how emerging technologies can expand opportunities for people with disabilities in the workforce!
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October is #NDEAM! We work with our special interest affiliates @acbstudents and @ACBNextGen to identify internships for our scholarship recipients and other students involved with ACB. Our goal is to help them gain experience and form connections to start their careers 👍
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It’s National Estate Planning Awareness Week! ACB is proud to share a free online tool from FreeWill. In just 20 minutes, you can securely create or update your estate plan at absolutely no cost. Get started here: frwill.link/acbNEPAW26 #NEPAW2026
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ACB’s Michael Babcock runs down what's happening this week at ACB! Follow ACB and @ADPwebmaster on social media to stay updated on the latest news and announcements! youtube.com/shorts/YiKSeGoot…
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ACB’s Claire Stanley and Grace Hart joined the ACB of VA for a special #WhiteCaneSafetyDay event! Claire spoke about the significance of White Cane Safety Day and the importance of promoting independence, #accessibility, and safety for people who are blind or have low vision.
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This past Sunday, ACB’s Caitlin Lee completed the 37th Annual @RunBaystate Marathon in Lowell, Massachusetts! Caitlin finished the 26.2-mile course in 3 hours and 43 minutes, setting a new personal best. Congrats, Caitlin, on another marathon and an impressive achievement!
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Thirty-seven #BlindedVeterans received free @Meta #SmartGlasses at our latest event in Columbia, SC. Thank you to ACB affiliate the Palmetto Council of the Blind and the SC Commission for the Blind for organizing and hosting! Learn about future events at: acb.org/glasses-blinded-vete…
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Michael Babcock previews what's coming up in ACB Community for the week of October 18, 2026! To get the full daily ACB Community schedule in your inbox six days a week, email [email protected]. Access the list of ACB Community events here: acb.org/weekly-community-eve…
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ACB’s Kolby Garrison recently attended the Mountain State Council of the Blind (MSCB) convention, and joined MSCB members in singing "Country Roads" with 2024 American Idol contestant Christian Evans!
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The October issue of The ACB Braille Forum™ is available online and via podcast! Here’s how to access the most recent issue: 🌐 Online Edition: acb.org/acb-braille-forum-oc… 🎙️ Podcast: acb-braille-forum-and-e-foru…
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