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. One of the advantages of being a member of ACBVA is access to the private Members-Only webpage. On that page you will find a weekly newsletter called the Weekly View, the Board meeting minutes, Treasurer’s reports, and more. For questions about access to that page contact RoseAnn Ashby at RoseAnn@acbva.org.
Please read about our Mission, Officers, Advocacy, Peer Support, etc. on our About Us page.
The Future Is Ours! Shaping What’s Next
Join us November 6–8 in Fredericksburg, VA for an exciting hybrid convention focused on connection, accessibility, and shaping what’s next.
Holiday Inn & Conference Center. Register for Hotel here. Includes breakfast and a Sunday checkout time of 1pm.
Be sure to review all required policies: Convention Policies & Registration and Liability Agreement.
Register today: Registration Form
More details, including program and activities, coming soon!
Book Club on June 25 at 7pm
Our June book club will take place on Thursday June 25 at 7:00pm. We will return to our traditional format, that is, everyone is welcome to share a book or two they have read that they found particularly engaging.
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.
Supporting ACBVA doesn’t have to be complicated—or costly.
Here is a simple way to make an impact:
- RaiseRight Gift Cards
Read more on our Fundraising Page.
Don’t Miss What’s Ahead – Membership
Exciting things are happening at ACBVA — and you don’t want to miss out.
From advocacy and leadership opportunities to community programs, virtual meet-ups, and convention planning, this is a year full of momentum. Your membership keeps you informed, connected, and part of the action across Virginia.
Membership is just $15 and is open to:
- Individuals who are blind
- Individuals with low vision
- Professionals working in the field of vision
- Sighted family members and friends
- Caregivers
Join or renew today at ACBVA.org/membership
If you need help submitting your registration or payment, please contact Theresa or RoseAnn — They are happy to assist.
Be part of what’s building.