Membership
If you’ve wondered about being affiliated with the American Council of the Blind, here’s your opportunity to help make it happen! The Palmetto Council of the Blind is the South Carolina affiliate of the American Council of the Blind.
Pictured above: row of colorful houses, Charleston, SC
If you’ve wondered about being affiliated with the American Council of the Blind, here’s your opportunity to help make it happen! The Palmetto Council of the Blind is the South Carolina affiliate of the American Council of the Blind.
The Palmetto Council of the Blind offers resources from State agency information to technology links to tips and tricks.
November Meeting and Elections
Thursday, November 19, 2026
7:00 PM Eastern
Our November meeting will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern via Zoom.
Please note that this is earlier than our usual fourth Thursday meeting date because of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Members and guests are encouraged to join us. We look forward to seeing everyone!
For the Zoom information email info@scblind.org.
Your Vote. Your Voice. Your Right to Access.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3.
Voting independently and privately is a right that belongs to voters with disabilities, too.
Accessible voting equipment is available to allow voters who are blind or have low vision to cast their ballots privately and independently. Voters should not have to give up the privacy of their ballot simply because they cannot read a printed ballot.
Palmetto encourages voters to learn about the accessible voting options available to them before arriving at the polls and to speak up if assistance or accessible equipment is needed.
Accessibility is not an extra on Election Day. It is part of equal participation.
Honoring Those Who Served
This Veterans Day, Palmetto Council of the Blind recognizes and thanks the men and women who have served our country. This year, Veterans Day has an especially meaningful connection to Palmetto.
During October, Palmetto coordinated Meta smart glasses distribution events across South Carolina for veterans who are blind or have low vision. Events were held in Myrtle Beach, Columbia, Greer and North Charleston.
Through these events, veterans had an opportunity to receive Meta smart glasses at no cost and learn how technology can assist with everyday tasks, access to information, greater independence and staying connected.
More than the technology, these events have given us an opportunity to meet veterans, hear their stories, connect them with resources and introduce them to a broader community of people who understand vision loss.
Additional distribution opportunities are being planned based on continued need.
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and November 14 is World Diabetes Day.
Diabetes can affect many areas of a person's health, including vision. For some people, diabetic eye disease can lead to significant vision loss.
Palmetto encourages people to take care of their overall health, keep regular medical and eye-care appointments, and learn about changes in vision.
We also want people to know that when vision loss occurs, life does not stop.
Blindness and low vision may require learning new ways of doing things, using different tools and connecting with resources and support. Palmetto is here to help people find information, resources, education and connections with others who understand the journey.
A Season of Gratitude.
As Thanksgiving approaches, Palmetto Council of the Blind has much to be thankful for.
We are thankful for our members, volunteers, community partners, supporters and friends who continue to help us connect people who are blind or have low vision with resources, education and one another.
We are thankful for new relationships created throughout the year and for every person who has shared information about Palmetto with someone who might benefit.
Most of all, we are thankful for a community that reminds us that no one has to navigate vision loss alone.
From the Palmetto Council of the Blind, we wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving.
The Palmetto Council of the Blind is proud to congratulate our President,Jennifer Bazer, on her election to the American Council of the Blind Board of Directors during the 2026 ACB National Conference and Convention.
Jennifer's election reflects her long-standing commitment to leadership, service, and advocacy at the local, state, and national levels. Throughout her career, she has worked to expand opportunities for people who are blind or have low vision through workforce development, community engagement, mentoring, and organizational leadership.
While serving on the national Board of Directors, Jennifer remains committed to leading the Palmetto Council of the Blind as we continue to strengthen our affiliate, expand opportunities for members, and promote independence, inclusion, and equal access throughout South Carolina.
Please join us in congratulating Jennifer on this exciting achievement. We look forward to the leadership and perspective she will bring to both our affiliate and the American Council of the Blind.
The Palmetto Council of the Blind is an affiliate of the American Council of the Blind
