2020 ACB Board of Directors Minutes
Below are the links to the meeting minutes of the American Council of the Blind's Board of Directors for the year 2020.
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2019 ACB Board of Directors Minutes
Below are the links to the meeting minutes of the American Council of the Blind's Board of Directors for the year 2019.
2018 ACB Board of Directors Minutes
Below are the links to the meeting minutes of the American Council of the Blind's Board of Directors for the year 2018.
Constitution and Bylaws (amended 2021)
American Council
of the Blind, Inc.
Constitution and Bylaws
As amended through the 2021 National Conference and Convention
American Council of the Blind
1703 N. Beauregard St.
Suite 420
Alexandria, VA 22311
(202) 467-5081
1-800-424-8666
www.acb.org
2019 Resolutions
Table of Contents
- Summary of 2019 Resolutions
- Resolution 2019-01 - Medicare Coverage for Prosthetic Eyes
- Resolution 2019-02 - Bar Codes
- Resolution 2019-03 - Veterans Affairs Contracts
- Resolution 2019-04 - Video Description Safe Harbor
- Resolution 2019-05 - Vision Impairment Specialist Designation
2018 Resolutions
Table of Contents
- Summary of 2018 Resolutions
- Resolution 2018-01 - Antivirus Software Accessibility
- Resolution 2018-02 - Absentee Balloting
- Resolution 2018-03 - Voter Verification System
- Resolution 2018-04 - TVIs-letterhead
- Resolution 2018-05 - Common College App
- Resolution 2018-06 - Lighthouse Centennial
ACB Braille Forum Past Issues
These are past issues of the ACB Braille Forum and the ACB E-Forum, the official publication of American Council of the Blind.
Each issue is available in a text (.txt) file format that can be downloaded. Many issues have several ways it can be read, including links to formats in braille (.brf) and zip (.zip) in addition to the text (.txt) format. The later issues may also be available in large print MS Word (.doc)
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2017 Resolutions
Note: This publication reflects the resolutions which were adopted by the convention. Below are the links to the summaries of the 2017 resolutions as well as links to the full text of each. You may also choose the "printer-friendly version" link at the end for a full document of all resolutions.
Listings for Described TV
Resolution 2017-01
Whereas, the multiplicity of TV programming delivery methods available today, along with the growth in the number of markets where audio-described television programming is available, has the potential to exponentially increase the demand for audio description; and
ACB Braille Forum and ACB E-Forum, 2016 Issues
These are the 2016 issues of the ACB Braille Forum and the ACB E-Forum, the official publication of American Council of the Blind.
Each month features several ways to read the issue. There are links to formats in text (.txt), braille (.brf) and large print MS Word (.doc). Please share these issues with anyone you think may be interested. We encourage circulation with appropriate respect for copyrights.
2017 ACB Board of Directors Minutes
Below are the links to the meeting minutes of the American Council of the Blind's Board of Directors for the year 2017.
ACB Braille Forum and ACB E-Forum, 2015 Issues
These are the 2015 issues of the ACB Braille Forum and the ACB E-Forum, the official publication of American Council of the Blind.
Each month features several ways to read the issue. There are links to formats in text (.txt), braille (.brf) and large print MS Word (.doc). Please share these issues with anyone you think may be interested. We encourage circulation with appropriate respect for copyrights.
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ACB Braille Forum and ACB E-Forum, 2014 Issues
These are the 2014 issues of the ACB Braille Forum and the ACB E-Forum, the official publication of American Council of the Blind.
Each month features several ways to read the issue. There are links to formats in text (.txt), braille (.brf), large print MS Word (.doc) and zip (.zip). Please share these issues with anyone you think may be interested. We encourage circulation with appropriate respect for copyrights.
2019 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
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2018 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
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- December 2018 (no meeting)
- November 2018
- October 2018
- September 2018
- August 2018
- July 2018
- June 2018
- May 2018
- April 2018
2017 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes
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- December 2017
- November 2017
- October 2017 meeting cancelled
- September 2017
- August 2017
- July 2017
- June 2017
- May 2017 meeting cancelled
- April 2017
- March 2017
Board of Publications Meeting Minutes for December 5, 2017
Call to Order/Introductions
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ron Brooks at 9:05 PM on December 5, 2017.
Members Present: Ron Brooks, Chair; Deb Lewis; Susan Glass; Paul Edwards; Donna Brown.
ACB Employees and Contractors Present: Sharon Lovering.
Ex officio members present: Katie Frederick, Public Relations; Bob Hachey, Listserv Manager.
2016 Resolutions
Table of Contents
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Resolution 2016-01 - ACB's Imperatives - Audio, Video, CVAA
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Resolution 2016-02 - Appropriate Learning Media Assessments
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Resolution 2016-03 - Braille and Low Vision Services Special Education
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Resolution 2016-04 - Braille Mathematics Codes
Summary of 2016 Resolutions
Two resolutions were referred to ACB bodies: 2016-20 to the information access committee, and 2016-22 to the board of directors. They are not included in this compilation.
ACB’s Imperatives Regarding Audio Description, Accessible Video Equipment, and the CVAA
Resolution 2016-01
Whereas, the historic Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA) and its implementing regulations promise a revolution in the use and enjoyment of digital TV through audio description and accessible video equipment; and
Board of Publications Meeting Minutes for November 7, 2017
Call to Order/Introductions
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ron Brooks at 9:02 PM on November 7, 2017.
Members Present: Ron Brooks, Chair; Deb Lewis; Susan Glass; Paul Edwards; Donna Brown.
ACB Employees and Contractors Present: Larry Turnbull; Sharon Lovering.
Ex officio members present: Kim Charlson, ACB President; Katie Frederick, Public Relations; Bob Hachey, Listserv Manager.
Board of Publications Meeting Minutes for September 5, 2017
Call to Order/Introductions
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ron Brooks at 9:06 p.m. on September 5, 2017.
Members present: Ron Brooks, Chair; Deb Lewis; Susan Glass; Paul Edwards; Donna Brown.
ACB employees and contractors present: Larry Turnbull; Jo Lynn Bailey-Page; Sharon Lovering.
Ex officio members present: Kim Charlson, ACB president; David Trott, ACB treasurer; Katie Frederick,
Board of Publications Meeting Minutes for August 1, 2017
Call to Order/Introductions
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ron Brooks at 9:06 PM on August 1, 2017.
Members Present: Ron Brooks, Chair; Deb Lewis; Susan Glass; Paul Edwards; Donna Brown.
ACB Employees and Contractors Present: Larry Turnbull; Jo Lynn Bailey-Page. Sharon Lovering was on vacation.