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.
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
We will not be holding our regular March program meeting on the second Monday of the month. Instead, we will be meeting with Congressional staff on ACB’s legislative imperatives at different times throughout the month. Check the advocacy page for dates and times. https://acbva.org/advocacy.
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.
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
Be sure your membership is active by March 15 to stay eligible for upcoming incentives and opportunities.
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.
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