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ACB Statement Regarding the ADA Title II Interim Final Rule The American Council of the Blind (ACB) is deeply troubled by the Interim Final Rule (IFR) published on April 20 by the U.S. Department of Justice regarding Title II website regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Accessing websites has become so ingrained in daily life that most Americans are likely unaware how often they rely on them. However, because many websites are coded improperly, people

Two key accessibility bills, HF 2118 and HF 2585, are ready for debate and a vote in the state House, and it’s time to move them forward! HF 2118 would create an accessible absentee ballot‑marking pilot program so voters with disabilities can cast a ballot privately and independently. HF 2585 would require accessible prescription drug labeling so blind Iowans can identify and manage their medications with confidence. Use Speak4 to quickly contact your legislators. It takes le

Iowa Council of the United Blind Resolution 2025-4   Subject: Nonvisual Accessibility for Prescription Medications   Whereas, access to...

Iowa Council of the United Blind Resolution 2025-3   Subject:  Commendation of Governor Reynolds in Appointment of New Iowa Department...

Iowa Council of the United Blind Resolution 2025-2   Subject:  Accessible Voting   ​Whereas, the right to vote is a right of every...

Iowa Council of the United Blind Resolution 2025-1   Subject: Inaccessibility of Hy-Vee Mobile Application   Whereas, the Iowa Council of...

Dear Friends,  On Wednesday, July 30, at 7:00 PM, the Iowa Council of the United Blind (ICUB) will host Director Stacy Cervenka and her...

The Iowa Council of the United Blind (ICUB) is seeking participants to join our members in an important ISU research study on the...

ACB Advocacy Review March 24 through April 7, 2025   Every other week, the advocacy team at ACB works to consolidate all of its advocacy...

ACB has learned that the National Library Service (NLS) will not be immediately impacted by the executive order to eliminate the IMLS....

Dear ICUB Members and Friends,   Mark your calendars! The Iowa Council of the United Blind (ICUB) will be hosting Capitol Day on...

Greetings Members and Friends! We invite you to join us for an informational conference call tonight at 7 PM to learn more about the...

Hello All, The American Council of the Blind is collaborating with Global Perspectives, an IQVIA business, which specializes in...

Hi Everyone, I hope your week is going well. I wanted to touch base and give you an update on the Accessible Absentee Ballot Voting...

We are two days away from the American Council of the Blind (ACB) rally Show Me the Money: Marching Together for Accessible and Inclusive...

We are being heard; keep up the good work. Thanks so much! Cheers! https://www.bleedingheartland.com/2023/02/13/blind-iowans-denounce-gov...

February 28, 2022 The Honorable Kristen Clarke United States Assistant Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division...

Hi everyone, I have copied information below regarding the ACB 2022 Legislative Imperatives and DC Leadership Conference. Have a good...

Dear Members and Friends, As many of you may remember, in the winter of 2017, the Iowa Council of the United Blind partnered with Iowa...