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2012 Resolutions

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Summary of 2012 Resolutions

This document reflects only those resolutions that were adopted. ACB resolutions that were referred, tabled, or withdrawn are not included. This document contains the summaries of the 2012 resolutions with links to the full text.

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Resolutioon 2012-01 This organization demands that the centers for Medicare and Medicaid make these packets available in accessible formats to persons who are blind or who have low vision, at the same time as they are offered to others.…

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Resolution 2012-01

Medicare Open Enrollment

 

WHEREAS, the Medicare program is the sole or primary provider of health care coverage for tens of thousands of Americans who are blind or visually impaired; and,

WHEREAS, the 60-day annual open enrollment period for Medicare services commences on October 1; and,

WHEREAS, although Medicare recipients receive a print version of the Medicare enrollment packet, prior to October 1, the Braille version is not available until November 15; and,

WHEREAS, in fact, a…

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2011 Resolutions

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Summary of 2011 Resolutions

Note: This publication reflects only those resolutions which were adopted by the convention. Resolutions which were referred to other ACB entities for further consideration, tabled or withdrawn are not included in this document.

Resolution 2011-01 confirms ACB's support for an international treaty on copyright exceptions and limitations that will allow producers of books for people with print reading disabilities to share them with individuals in other countries. It was sent to the…

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Resolution 2011-01

Copyright Treaty

 

1. The officers, directors and members of this organization hereby confirm their support for an international treaty on copyright exceptions and limitations that will allow producers of books for people with print reading disabilities to share them with individuals in other countries.

2. This resolution shall be sent to the World Blind Union to be distributed by them to such individuals and entities as may be appropriate to support their efforts on behalf of an…

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2010 Resolutions

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Summary of 2010 Resolutions

Note: This publication reflects only those resolutions which were adopted by the convention. Resolutions which were referred to other ACB entities for further consideration, tabled or withdrawn are not included in this document.

Resolution 2010-01 directs ACB's governmental relations staff and environmental access committee to include in its comments on public rights-of-way support for a requirement that, at intersections where there are multiple accessible pedestrian devices, the…

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Resolution 2010-01

Audible Pedestrian Signals

 

1. This organization directs its governmental relations staff and Environmental Access Committee to include in its comments on public rights-of-way support for a requirement that, at intersections where there are multiple accessible pedestrian devices, the audible signal phase for each signal must be unambiguously identifiable with its particular crossing.

2. In its comments, this organization shall include a recommendation that, where digital voice recordings…

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2009 Resolutions

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Summary of 2009 Resolutions 

 

Note: This publication reflects only those resolutions which were adopted by the convention. Resolutions which were referred to other ACB entities for further consideration, tabled or withdrawn are not included in this document.

Resolution 2009-01 instructs ACB to urge Congress and the President of the United States to promptly enact H.R. 734 and S. 841, the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2009. It…

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Resolution 2009-01

Quiet Cars (H.R. 734 and S. 841)

 

1. This organization urges Congress and the President of the United States to promptly enact H.R. 734 and S. 841, the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2009.

2. The officers, directors, and staff of this organization are hereby instructed to contact their representatives as a matter of priority so as to advance the passage of this crucial legislation.

3. The affiliates and members of ACB are strongly urged to immediately add their efforts to…

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2008 Resolutions

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2003 Resolutions

Summary of 2003 Resolutions

This publication reflects only those resolutions which were adopted by the convention. ACB resolutions which were referred to other ACB entities for further consideration, tabled or withdrawn are not included in this document.)

Resolution 2003-01 urges all airlines to make their web sites accessible to people who are blind or visually impaired.

Resolution 2003-03 expresses its gratitude to Hallmark Cards for the interest it has taken in making braille greeting cards available and for its sensitivity in marketing these products and requests…

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