Non-24-Hour Disorder – A Circadian Rhythm Disorder

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Talks to ACB Radio about Non-24-Hour Disorder

In this interview at the American Council of the Blind's 2012 Convention, radio host Marlaina Lieberg chats with Vanda about Non-24—a serious, rare, chronic circadian rhythm disorder that affects 70% of people who are totally blind and lack light perception.   Read More →

Google Updates ACB on its “Self-Driving” Car

“This is some of the best driving I’ve ever done,” joked Steve Mahan, who is blind and sitting behind the wheel of Google’s “self-driving” test car, as described by audio from the American Council of the Blind’s 2012 Convention. It is definitely many years off, but Google is on the road to developing the ultimate “hands-free” car using artificial intelligence, GPS, and sensor technologies.   Read More →

World Blind Union Advocates for Improved Braille Access Across the Globe

“It is difficult to be blind in industrialized countries, but it's much more difficult to be blind in poor and developing countries,” said Arnt Holte, First Vice President of the World Blind Union, speaking at the American Council of the Blind’s (ACB) national convention. He encouraged ACB members to “think globally and act locally” to find solutions for problems affecting blind and partially sighted individuals around the world.   Read More →