47TH NATIONAL CONVENTION
2008 SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES
Louisville, KY
July 4 - 12, 2008

There are more than 58,000 blind children in the United States, and nearly 75,000 Americans will become visually impaired during 2008. One of every four people over age 75 has a vision loss, and seven out of every ten blind and visually-impaired people are unemployed or underemployed.

The American Council of the Blind (ACB) has been providing information, resources, and help to people with vision loss since 1961. ACB's annual convention is packed with events and activities, and attracts over 2,000 blind and visually impaired people from the USA and several foreign countries.

This is an opportunity for you to let the blind and visually impaired know about your business by sponsoring an event or convention service. You might:

* Sponsor activities for children or college students, or workshops for parents and teachers of blind children;

* Underwrite the convention pre-registration mailing (24,000 pieces), the official convention program, tour transportation services, or services for guide dog users;

* Sponsor technology workshops or programs to teach career development and job-retention skills;

* Post your name and logo prominently throughout the week by sponsoring convention services such as the information/volunteer desk, the registration area, the ACB Cafe, or the communication center; or

* Underwrite an entire day or the annual ACB banquet.

The opportunity to reach people with vision loss doesn't stop at the convention. Nearly 80 hours of convention programming are broadcast on ACB Radio, our premiere 5-channel Internet connection; your message will reach people all around the world through promotional spots and features.

There's a convention function or service to fit every budget and to match your marketing and philanthropic goals. For more information, or to customize a sponsorship package to meet your specific needs, contact Brenda Dillon, Advertising and Sponsorship Coordinator, at (615) 874-1223, or by email at brendan0@bellsouth.net.

Add your company name to your chosen event(s) or service(s). ALL SPONSORS will be acknowledged in the convention newspaper, on ACB Radio and on the ACB website; special recognition in the official convention program for sponsorships received prior to June 1. Exhibit space reserved by sponsors will be adorned with special signage, and all sponsors will be recognized in general sessions and listed on our giant Sponsor Board at the front of the convention hall.

SPONSORSHIP IDEAS FOLLOWED BY (*) MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 1.

• Outside back cover color ad in the official convention program (or equivalent prominent advertising)
• 100-word convention newspaper ad (3 issues)
• 15-minute feature (Sunday PLUS 5 weekdays) on ACB Radio Mainstream
• Prominent display of your logo in general session
• 15-minute presentation by your representative at Sunday evening keynote general session
• Ideas: Your official day at the convention; ACB convention banquet (*); any combination of sponsorships to equal $20,000

• Inside front cover color ad in the official convention program (or equivalent prominent advertising)
• 100-word convention newspaper ad (3 issues)
• 15-minute feature (5 weekdays) on ACB Radio Mainstream
• Prominent display of your logo in general session
• 10-minute presentation by your representative in one morning general session
• Ideas: convention pre-registration mailing (reaches 24,000 people) (*); convention audiovisual services; any combination of sponsorships to equal $15,000

• Inside back cover color ad in the official convention program (or equivalent prominent advertising)
• 100-word convention newspaper ad (3 issues)
• 15-minute feature (3 weekdays) on ACB Radio Mainstream
• Prominent display of your logo in general session
• Very special thanks for your support in general session
• Ideas: convention registration desk; tour transportation services (*); official convention T-shirts (*); guide dog services; convention volunteers; assistance for the deaf-blind and hearing-impaired; any combination of sponsorships to equal $10,000

• Full-page ad in the official convention program
• 100-word convention newspaper ad (3 issues)
• 15-minute feature (2 weekdays) on ACB Radio Mainstream
• Prominent display of your logo in general session
• Ideas: convention program (all formats); ACB Radio at convention; Youth Activity Center; Communication Center; any combination of sponsorships to equal $7,500

• Half-page ad in the official convention program
• 100-word convention newspaper ad (3 issues)
• 15-minute feature (one weekday) on ACB Radio Mainstream
• Ideas: convention newspaper; Convention Ear audio newspaper; ACB Cafe; convention photography; major convention tour (*); any combination of sponsorships to equal $5,000

• Quarter-page ad in the official convention program
• 100-word convention newspaper ad (2 issues)
• Ideas: in-town convention tour (*); Life Member reception; information desk; Exhibit Area Guide; any combination of sponsorships to equal $2,500

• 100-word convention newspaper ad (1 issue)
• Ideas: selected children's field trip or activity; programs for high school and college students; your day at the ACB Cafe; career workshop; legislative seminar or advocacy training; educational seminars for parents, minorities etc.

Become an ACB 2008 Convention Sponsor now.

If you have questions or concerns, or wish to explore additional sponsorship opportunities, contact Brenda Dillon, Advertising and Sponsorship Coordinator, at your earliest convenience; telephone: (615) 874-1223, or email brendan0@bellsouth.net

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