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2015 Legislative Seminar Agenda
Monday, February 23, 2015
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
9:00 – 9:45 a.m. Introductions and Teeing Up the Day’s Events
Kim Charlson, President, American Council of the Blind (ACB)
Eric Bridges, Director of External Relations and Policy, ACB
9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Legislative Imperatives I and II:
Imperative I: H.R. 729, Medicare Demonstration of Coverage for Low Vision Devices Act of 2015
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2017 ACB Legislative Imperatives
2017 ACB Legislative Imperatives
The American Council of the Blind (ACB) is the nation’s leading grassroots consumer organization for individuals who are blind and visually impaired. With 70 state and special interest affiliates across the country, ACB is committed to promoting independence and opportunity for Americans who are blind, and ACB stands committed to advocacy that lifts up our values.
2015 ACB Presidents' Meeting Agenda Sunday, February 22
8:00 AM: Registration
9:00 AM: Opening Remarks – Kim Charlson, President, Watertown, MA; & Meeting Logistics: Melanie Brunson, ACB Executive Director, Arlington, VA
9:15 AM: Self-Introduction of Attendees
9:45 AM: Paths for Delivering Our ACB Message
Live on ACB Radio: Rick Morin, Waltham, MA, and Brian Charlson, Watertown, MA, Hosts of the Yin Yang Show on ACB Radio Interactive and Broadcasters for the 2015 ACB Mid-Year Meetings
2017 Presidents' Meeting Agenda
American Council of the Blind
2017 Presidents' Meeting Agenda
Sunday, February 26
President’s Ballroom
8:00 AM: Registration
9:00 AM: Opening Remarks – Kim Charlson, ACB President, Watertown, MA; & Meeting Logistics: Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director, Alexandria, VA
9:10 AM: Self-Introduction of Attendees
Low Vision Device Exclusion Legislative Imperative
Background
In November of 2008, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) promulgated a regulation that has had a detrimental impact on the lives of countless individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
Ratification of the Marrakesh Treaty Legislative Imperative
Ratification of the Marrakesh Treaty
Legislative Imperative
Background
Secure Independence for Seniors and Medicare Beneficiaries Legislative Imperative
Secure Independence for Seniors and Medicare Beneficiaries
Legislative Imperative
Background
Safeguarding Services and Programs for the Blind Legislative Imperative
Safeguarding Services and
Programs for the Blind
Legislative Imperative
Hill Visit Report Packet 2016
2016 ACB Legislative Seminar
Instructions: Please complete one packet per group (per visit). It is best to complete this form as soon as possible after your appointments and return it to the ACB table in the muster room.