With summer nearly upon us, we invite you to join us as we explore the two largest blindness/low vision groups in the United States throughout the month of May. Regardless of whether you plan to participate in a convention this summer, we will cover the ins and outs of these organizations and how they can provide support to transition-age students.
In this third installment of our organization exploration, we hear from state leaders in each consumer group.
American Council of the Blind (ACB) of Maryland
Jo Ann Kucic serves as president of the American Council of the Blind (ACB) of Maryland. In this interview, she shares information about what the ACB of Maryland does and how to contact them.
- Listen to Jo Ann Kucic’s interview with Bridges Helpdesk Coordinator Hindley Williams
- Transcript of Interview with Jo Ann Kucic for Blind-Low Vision Consumer Groups — ACB and NFB Statewide
National Federation of the Blind (NFB) of Maryland
Ronza Othman serves as president of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) of Maryland. In this interview, she shares information about what the NFB of Maryland does and how to contact them.
- Listen to Ronza Othman’s interview with Bridges Helpdesk Coordinator Hindley Williams
- Transcript of Interview with Ronza Othman for Blind-Low Vision Consumer Groups — ACB and NFB Statewide
Contact us
Follow the Bridges Helpdesk Facebook page for more transition tips, and please contact the Free Helpdesk for Maryland Blind/Low Vision Transition Students, Families, and Educators anytime using:
- Our Accessible web form
- Email: Helpdesk@imagemd.org
- Text: Send to: (410) 305-9199
- Bridges Helpdesk Facebook page or Facebook Messenger
- Voice mail: Call (443) 320-4003, leave a voice mail message, and we will return your call
This unique project is being coordinated through The IMAGE Center of Maryland, a center for independent living in Towson, and it is funded by a grant from the Maryland Department of Education Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services.