Welcome to the American Council of the Blind of Virginia. ACBVA is a state affiliate of the American Council of the Blind (ACB) and a 501(c)(3) Non Profit Organization.
Please read about our Mission, Officers, Advocacy, Peer Support, etc. on our About Us page.
To learn more about ACBVA’s advocacy efforts …
both at the national and state level, please go to the ACBVA advocacy page. There you will find information to keep you current about our latest efforts at both the state and national levels. If you want to get more involved or if you have advocacy-related questions, please contact RoseAnn Ashby, Chair of Advocacy at ACBVA, at roseann@acbva.org or 703-403-0226
ACBVA Monthly Program
Save the Date! Registration is required! February 9 at 7:00 PM EST
Join the Foundation Fighting Blindness and the American Council of the Blind of Virginia for an inspiring virtual session with Chef Debra Erickson. Learn practical tips for cooking safely, confidently, and independently with vision loss — from kitchen safety to adaptive tools and techniques.
Save your spot and reclaim your kitchen! Click to Register Now
Supporting ACBVA doesn’t have to be complicated—or costly.
We currently have several easy fundraising options that let you shop for things you already enjoy while helping support our programs and advocacy.
Here are a few simple ways to make an impact:
- See’s Candies
- Happy Valley Soup Company
- RaiseRight Gift Cards
Read more on our Fundraising Page.
Mark Your Calendars: ACBVA 2026 Convention
The American Council of the Blind of Virginia (ACBVA) will hold its 2026 Annual Convention on November 6–8, 2026, in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
A hotel room block is now available. To reserve your room, call (540) 368-8000 and use block code ACB. More details and registration information will be shared in the coming months.
The ACBVA Membership Drive Is On!
Time to Renew, Recruit, and Rise!
Membership is just $15, and every member makes our voice stronger across Virginia.
Invite a friend (two or three!) and help our community grow.
Early Bird Raffles:
Next Drawing…
- Next Drawing $20 on March 6
Join or renew now at ACBVA.org/membership. Let’s make this our biggest year yet — together, we’re unstoppable!
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