Here's what's happening at ACB for the week of March 23, 2026!

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Here's what's coming up in ACB Community for the week of March 22, 2026!

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STEP 2026 is Looking for Leaders! We’re seeking two volunteer program leads — one for Youth and one for Parents — for STEP 2026, taking place July 26–29 in St. Louis.

The application deadline is TODAY, March 20, so don’t delay! Rolling interviews will take place through March 31, and we’ll announce selections by April 15.

Apply here: https://forms.gle/xoC1EuZx6kSvVxHE8

Learn about STEP 2026 at https://www.acb.org/step-2026 or email [email protected].

Kolby Garrison’s guide dog, Marty, was alongside the ACB and Speak4 team during their presentation at the 2026 Public Affairs Council Advocacy Conference in Phoenix, Arizona this week.

Pictured is Marty, a black lab, sitting calmly on a blue rug beside Kolby at the conference. Marty is wearing a brown leather harness and collar with several tags, looking relaxed as she gazes toward the camera.

Thanks to the Speak4 team for your continued partnership and support of ACB’s advocacy work!

ACB’s Manager of Membership Engagement, Cindy Hollis, recently joined The Goodness Factor with Shelley Wade podcast! Thanks to Shelly Wade for having us on and for the great conversation about the ACB community and our work supporting people who are blind or have low vision.

Listen on Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spotlight-on-cindy-hollis-and-the-american/id1756527650?i=1000755712020

Check out the full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/u8JixzB0c_k?si=F6jADn4zL7MGa9Iv&t=694

This week, ACB’s Kolby Garrison joined Tyler Hargrave from Speak4 to present at the 2026 Public Affairs Council Advocacy Conference! Together, they highlighted their work to make advocacy platforms more accessible.

Explore ACB’s Speak4 campaigns at https://www.acb.org/advocacy#Speak4

Reminder: registration CLOSES today for the 27th Spring Audio Description Institute! Hosted by ACB’s Audio Description Project, this immersive virtual training runs March 23-27 & offers expert-led instruction on the art & technique of audio description.

Registration closes TODAY, March 17th. Space is limited to keep the experience interactive and engaging, so don't miss out on this one of a kind opportunity to learn a life-changing skill!

To learn more and to register 👉 https://adp.acb.org/audio-description-institute

You’re invited to join us for an informational webinar about STEP 2026: Strengthening Teens, Elevating Potential!

STEP 2026 is a new leadership and transition program designed to help students explore identity, independence, advocacy, and life beyond high school.

Webinar Dates:

👉 March 17 at 3:00 p.m. ET
👉 March 19 at 8:00 p.m. ET

All are welcome to attend. To receive the webinar information, email [email protected].

Learn about STEP 2026 at https://www.acb.org/step-2026.

Here's what's happening at ACB for the week of March 16, 2026!

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