Non-Medical Support for Blindness offered at American Council of the Blind

225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 660, Alexandria, VA 22314

Metrorail (King Street Station blue and yellow lines), Metrobus, Alexandria DASH bus, Amtrak (Alexandria-Union Station).

Eligibility

People who are blind or visually impaired. For scholarships, student must be legally blind in both eyes.

Hours

National Hotline: M-F, 6am-2pm.

(800) 424-8666

Voice - National Hotline

https://www.acb.org/

[email protected]

Application process

Call or visit website for more information. For scholarships visit website. Applications are available online beginning November 1 and are due February 1 of each year.

Fees

None.

Service area

Wahkiakum, WA
Skamania, WA
Cowlitz, WA
Clark, WA
OR

Description

Provides information and referral for the non-medical aspects of blindness including post-secondary scholarship assistance, support to consumer advocates, guide dog information, and some legal information on matters relating to blindness. Publishes the ACB Braille Forum, which is available in braille, large print, digital cartridge, as well as via podcasts, email, or downloaded.

What's Here

Scholarships Specialized Information and Referral

Providing organization

American Council of the Blind

Works to increase independence, security, equality of opportunity, and to improve quality of life for people who are blind or visually impaired. Provides non-medical information and referral, college scholarships, and some legal assistance. Publishes magazine, "The ACB Braille Forum," in braille, large print, on digital cartridge.