ACB Voices
Welcome to the ACB Voices Blog, a collection of stories and news from the American Council of the Blind. The following pages provide a glimpse into the lives of Americans who are blind and visually impaired, as well as offer helpful guidance and resources for fostering community growth and advocacy.
Recent Posts
A Tribute to My Parents
by Deborah Armstrong With Mother’s and Father’s Days soon to arrive, it is with fondness that I recall stories about my happily married parents. Before I entered kindergarten, my mom decided I would not attend the school for the blind. This was 1963, when mainstreaming was a future dream. But she set out to make…
Beings from the Planet VentureQuest
By Beth Terranova Author’s Note: Okay, guys, Beth Terranova here. I got the idea for this story after a “Tuesday Topics” show in 2 parts, starting on September 23, 2025, having to do with blindness myths. Though I have always had life accommodations, I grew up thinking in the sighted realm, since there is only…
Member on the Mic: Janae Miller
Thank you to the entire Member on the Mic team for their incredible work producing this piece. In this segment, we hear from Janae Miller, a proud Columbus, Ohio native, as she shares her journey. Born with rubella, Janae has navigated life with both vision and hearing loss, eventually identifying as DeafBlind. Her story highlights…
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