Serving the blind and low vision population of Kentucky

About the KCB

The Kentucky Council of the Blind (KCB) became the fifth state affiliate of the American Council of the Blind when it received its charter at the ACB national convention, held in Louisville, in July, 1965. However, because the KCB was, essentially, dormant for a few years, it didn't become a really strong advocate for the blind and visually impaired until it was reorganized in January, 1974. KCB, then, became a vehement supporter of legislation, employment, housing, education, pedestrian safety, and rehabilitation issues affecting the blind and persons with low-vision throughout the entire state of Kentucky.

Over the years, the KCB has offered a variety of adult education and recreation programs for the blind in the greater Louisville/Jefferson County area. In addition, a newsletter has been published throughout the years which has provided information on many issues impacting blind and low-vision people.

Today, KCB's membership is well over 300 people, representing every area of the state of Kentucky and is continually growing.

The KCB is an affiliate of the American Council of the Blind, based in Washington, D.C. and is currently comprised of four active chapters based in Louisville, Bowling Green, Covington, and Hazard, Kentucky.

Presently, KCB hosts this website, in addition to a weekly radio
talk show, operates The Talking Newspaper (a free telephone
newspaper and information service), hosts a variety of recreational activities and
informational workshops, publishes a handy guide to resources for the visually impaired, and supports issues of importance to people with sight loss.