PA Council of the Blind

@PACounciloftheBlind
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For over 75 years, the Pennsylvania Council of the Blind has advocated for people with vision loss across PA. We work to advance accessibility, employment, independent living, and equal rights; while educating the public and adapting to evolving technology and communication.
PCB Websitehttps://pcb1.org/
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๐Ÿ”” Let Independence Ring! ๐Ÿ””

Support PCB through our fundraiser with Blind Girl Designs.

๐Ÿ’™ Every purchase helps promote independence and accessibility.

#PCBPeers #Fundraiser #Accessibility

๐Ÿพ Allyship in Action ๐Ÿพ

True allyship means listeningโ€”not assuming.

As Ed Summers shared:

Being asked what works gave him agency, instead of others deciding for him.

Fake or poorly trained service animals continue to create real barriers for legitimate teams every day.

๐Ÿ‘ Thank you to Jen and Ed
๐Ÿถ And Lokiโ€”the best boy

#PCBPeers #AccessibilityMatters #ServiceDogs #Allyship

๐ŸŒท๐Ÿ• Kato is enjoying the spring sunshineโ€”and reminding you about PAGDUS! ๐Ÿ•๐ŸŒท

๐Ÿ“… April 13
โฐ 7:30 PM
๐Ÿ’ป Zoom

Join us for connection, support, and community with fellow guide dog handlers.

๐Ÿ“ฉ Contact PCB for meeting info

#PCBPeers #PAGDUS #GuideDogs

๐Ÿ•๐ŸŒท Happening today โ€” PAGDUS meets tonight! ๐ŸŒท๐Ÿ•

๐Ÿ“… Today
โฐ 7:30 PM
๐Ÿ’ป Zoom

Join fellow guide dog handlers for support, connection, and community.

๐Ÿ“ฉ Contact PCB for meeting info

#PCBPeers #PAGDUS #GuideDogs

๐Ÿ•๐Ÿšจ Guide dogs have unionizedโ€ฆ and they want answers. ๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ•

๐Ÿ“… April 13
โฐ 7:30 PM
๐Ÿ’ป Zoom

Join PAGDUS for connection, support, and a little humor.
๐Ÿ“ฉ Contact PCB for meeting info

#PCBPeers #PAGDUS #GuideDogs

๐Ÿ”” Let Independence Ring! ๐Ÿ””

PCBโ€™s fundraiser with Blind Girl Designs is here! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Shop apparel and more celebrating independence, history, and accessibility.

๐Ÿ’™ Every purchase supports PCB.

๐Ÿ‘‰ http://tinyurl.com/pcbgear

#PCBPeers #Fundraiser #Accessibility

๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿš Reflecting on an Incredible Weekend in Bellefonte ๐Ÿš๐Ÿ’™

PCB was proud to attend the RAM Free Clinic as an exhibitor, connecting with individuals and families and sharing resources for vision loss.

โœ” Shared programs and services
โœ” Supported independence
โœ” Built new connections

๐Ÿ’ฌ Every conversation matters. If we met youโ€”welcome to PCB!

#PCBPeers #CommunityImpact #AccessibilityMatters

๐Ÿ“บ๐Ÿ’™ Accessible Technology = Equal Access ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ“ฑ

PCB is advocating for the Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act (CVTA) to ensure modern techโ€”streaming, video conferencing, and digital platformsโ€”remains accessible.

โœ” Better video access
โœ” Accessible interfaces
โœ” Inclusive communication tools

๐Ÿ’ฌ Because access to technology means access to opportunity.

#PCBPeers #Accessibility #DigitalInclusion

๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ’™ Accessibility Online = Opportunity ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’ป

PCB is advocating for the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act to ensure websites and apps are accessible for people who are blind, have low vision, or are DeafBlind.

โœ” Clear standards
โœ” Better guidance
โœ” Equal digital access

๐Ÿ’ฌ Because accessibility online means independence and opportunity in everyday life.

#PCBPeers #Accessibility #DigitalInclusion

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ’™ Advocacy That Impacts Everyday Life ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

PCB continues advocating in DC and across Pennsylvania for policies that support independence and access.

One key priority is the Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Actโ€”ensuring devices like glucose monitors and blood pressure readers are usable for people who are blind, have low vision, or are DeafBlind.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Because accessibility in healthcare isnโ€™t optionalโ€”itโ€™s essential.

#PCBPeers #ACBLeadership #Accessibility