American Council of the Blind of Virginia

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Annual Convention

Monthly Program Meetings

Board Meetings

Book Club

Fiber Arts Club

Social Gatherings

Virtual Meetup

Community Events

General and Recurring Meetings and Events

There are many ways to connect and engage with your friends in ACBVA. Announcements of these and other events are publicized on our email distribution list, so please go to the Joining ACBVA Distribution List for easy-to-follow instructions to sign up for the list. Our organizational events include:

Annual Convention

Annual state or regional convention, including ACBVA’s annual meeting, where members steer the direction of the organization. This meeting generally takes place in the fall and has been conducted virtually in recent years.

Monthly Program Meetings

Our members meet via Zoom on the second Monday of most months from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. eastern time. Each month, we invite a speaker to share information on important topics of interest to our members, including audible pedestrian signals, transportation options, resources for blind and visually impaired students, services available in Virginia to assist the blind and visually impaired residents, options for staying fit and healthy, and how to effectively advocate in order to fully reach one’s full potential

Board Meetings

ACBVA holds open Board meetings to conduct business.  Currently, we are meeting monthly on the third Thursday of the month at 7:30pm. Eastern time.

Book Club

ACBVA hosts a book club that generally meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. eastern time. This has been a great way for us to remain connected with each other, even during the pandemic.

Fiber Arts Club

Whether you love crocheting, knitting, loom knitting, weaving, sewing, or any other fiber art, we welcome you to be a part of our vibrant community. We meet via Zoom on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.

Social Gatherings

Participating in social activities is a great way for members to take advantage of opportunities within various communities and connect with each other. ACBVA encourages you to advertise and participate in events which may include: local attractions, attending audio-described performances, picnics, holiday parties, and fundraising events.

Virtual Meetup

Whether you’re newly experiencing vision loss or have been part of the community for years, we welcome you to join us for an insightful and friendly conversation. Bring your stories, your questions, and an open heart! We can’t wait to meet you and build a stronger, connected community together! Usually held on the 2nd Tuesday at 3 pm.

Community Events

ACBVA also participates in a number of events in our local communities to educate the general public and identify those that could benefit from the services and resources that we provide. ACBVA members attend events such as White Cane Day events, walks/runs, and meetings with Virginia’s Senators and Representatives to discuss issues of concern to blind and visually impaired Virginians.

Questions or comments?  Please send an email to info@acbva.org and you will be answered promptly.

Past Meeting Information and Event Recordings