Greetings ACBT Members, Friends and Visitors:
You have come upon the website for the American Council of the Blind of Texas, Inc. (ACBT). On behalf of the Officers and Board of Directors, please allow me to welcome you to our online presence. We have recently commenced a total updating and reworking of our website. If you have been looking for our site and were previously unsuccessful, please accept our apologies for that difficulty. We are determined to make a much greater online presence from this point moving forward.
ACBT has been around since it was initially organized in Waco, Texas in 1978. We gather annually for our Conference and Convention in one of the fine cities in our wonderful state. Our Conferences typically run from Thursday through Sunday and are held in very appropriate accommodations around the state. These Conferences are jam-packed with information, exhibits, tours and enjoyable activities. We also enjoy a great time of fellowship, meeting new folks and renewing old friendships along the way.
I hope you find this website helpful as you seek out information regarding the blind and visually impaired folks in Texas. Our folks in our chapters and affiliates, as well as our Officers and Board of Directors, are always here to answer your questions.
Thank you for visiting our website. If you wish to speak with me or contact me via other means, my contact information is set out below.
Sincerely yours,
Chris D. Prentice, President
ACB of Texas
2003 Longhorn Drive
Levelland, Texas 79336
Tel: 806-283-8227
Email: cdprentice@gmail.com
Our Mission
The mission of the American Council of the Blind (ACB) is to strive to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and to improve quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people.” ACBT subscribes to this mission statement and works to be an advocacy organization and positive, proactive support system to Texans who are blind or visually impaired.
Our Vision
ACBT envisions a state where all Texans who are blind or visually impaired will have equal access to all of the resources that will allow them to lead productive and independent lives.
Our History
The American Council of the Blind of Texas, Inc. (ACBT) became an affiliate of the American Council of the Blind (ACB) in 1977 and an eager group of charter members met in Waco, Texas in 1978 to officially place the organization’s governing ordinances into motion.
Our Membership
Although the majority of members are blind or visually impaired, sighted persons who share the common goals and interests of our organization are also welcome to join. ACBT currently has seven chapters and three special interest affiliates. We also have at large members residing throughout the state of Texas.
Our Slogan
ACBT … Advancing the Cause of Blind Texans.
Additional Information
Subscribe to the ACBT group email list to remain informed of our endeavors, special activities and timely announcements by sending a blank message to: acbt+subscribe@groups.io