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Austin Council of the
Blind, Inc.
1100 W. 45th Street, Room 203
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 452-8244
Organized in 1978, we are a sub-chapter of the
American
Council of the Blind - Texas, which is an affiliate of the parent
(national) organization, The
American Council of the Blind.
Services Provided by ACB:
• Support Services for the Blind
• Scholarships for the Blind
• Braille Equipment
• Mobility Canes
• Newsletters
• Educational Programs
• Braille Books for Children
• Advocacy
• Referral Services
• Junior ACB Chapter
ACB also funds Austin
Information Radio (AIR) which provides live radio broadcasts
of local newspapers, books, and magazine articles read by local
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| Our Mission
The mission of the
Austin Council of the Blind is to provide educational
and informational programs and improve accessibility and
independence for the blind and visually impaired. |
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Membership: A majority of our members are
blind or visually impaired, but anyone who has
special interest in improving the accessibility
and independence for the blind and visually
impaired are encouraged to get involved. To
apply for membership, please complete the form
below.
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Please note that in order to be a full
voting member, you must pay annual dues
of $12.00. Contact
Margarine Beaman, Treasurer. |
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NOTE:
We respect your privacy rights and will never share your private
information with any Third Party. |
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| Upcoming Events: |
Braille
Awareness Day
May 19, 2012 |
Barnes & Noble
Benefit Bookfair
May 19 - May 25, 2012
Click for details |
Dining In The
Dark
June 9, 2012
Click
for details |
| American Council
of the Blind of Texas 2012 State Conference -
September 27-30, Doubletree Hotel, Farmer's Branch
(Dallas).
More info. |
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| Monthly Meetings:
The Austin
Council of the Blind meets on the third Saturday of each month
from 10am to Noon at the Texas School for the Blind and Visually
impaired (TSVBI), 1100 West 45th Street, Recreation Bldg., Austin, Texas.
Click for map. |
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Officers:
(click name to email)
Stephen Kerr, President
Phone: (512) 925-9080
Charles Shavers, Vice President
Kelly Bailey, Secretary
Margarine Beaman, Treasurer
Board of Directors:
Lettie Jackson,
Dennis Sims,
Carlos Aleman |
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