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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 ACB resolutions which were referred to other ACB entities for further consideration, tabled or withdrawn are not included in this document.)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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- 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
- Resolution 2019-06…
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- 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
- Resolution 2018-08…,
Summary of 2018 Resolutions
The following are brief summaries of the resolutions adopted by the ACB membership at the 2018 conference and convention held at the Union Station Hotel in July. One resolution was referred to ACB’s advocacy services committee. It is not included in this compilation. Please note that these summary statements are not the authoritative voice of the ACB membership; they are simply intended to capture the overall scope and intent of the membership as authoritatively embodied in the full text of each of the…
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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…,
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.
Resolution 2016-01 urges the Federal Communications Commission to substantially expand the number of hours of audio-described TV programming required per calendar quarter; increase the number of networks required to offer described programming and the designated markets in which audio…,Resolution 2016-01
ACB’s Imperatives Regarding Audio Description, Accessible Video Equipment, and the CVAA
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
Whereas, current law requires only a small number of television networks to carry a few hours of audio-described programming per quarter, amounting to a fraction of…
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- 2015 Resolutions Summaries
- Resolution 2015-01 - Honoring Walter Spillum
- Resolution 2015-02 - Audio Description
- Resolution 2015-03 - FCC
- Resolution 2015-04 - Honoring Melanie Brunson
- Resolution 2015-05 - Microsoft and Windows 10
- Resolution 2015-06 - ADA Web Regulations…,
Summary of 2015 Resolutions
The following are brief summaries of the resolutions adopted by the ACB membership at the 2015 conference and convention held at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel in July. Please note that these summary statements are not the authoritative voice of the ACB membership; these brief statements are simply intended to capture the overall scope and intent of the membership as authoritatively embodied in the full text of each of the resolutions. You can find the full text of resolutions at…,
Resolution 2015-01
Honoring Walter Spillum
Whereas, Walter Spillum (Walt), who passed away on April 29, 2015, devoted over 4 decades of his life to people who are blind or have low vision in Japan; and
Whereas, Walt single-handedly created a training center in which English and blindness skills are taught to Japanese people who are blind or have low vision; and
Whereas, Walt has enriched the ACB community by facilitating the attendance of his students at our annual conference and convention;
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the…
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.
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- 2017 Resolutions Summaries
- Resolution 2017-01 - Listings for Described TV
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Summary of 2017 Resolutions
The following are brief summaries of the resolutions adopted by the ACB membership at the 2017 conference and convention held at the Nugget Casino and Resort in July. One resolution was referred to ACB’s environmental access and information access committees. It is not included in this compilation. Please note that these summary statements are not the authoritative voice of the ACB membership; they are simply intended to capture the overall scope and intent of the membership as…,
Resolution 2017-01
Listings for Described TV
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
Whereas, for this anticipated increased demand to be satisfied, consumers of described television must have a convenient and reliable means for browsing among and selecting audio-described programming; and…
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- 2013 Resolutions Summaries
- Resolution 2013-01 - 100th Annniversary of the District of Columbia Council of the Blind
- Resolution 2013-02 - U.S. Department of Education "Dear Colleague" Letter on Braille
- Resolution 2013-03 - TEACH Act: Technology, Equality, and Accessibility in College and Higher Education Act
- Resolution 2013-04 - Computerized State…,
Summary of 2013 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. Below are the summaries of the 2013 resolutions with links to the full text. You may also choose the printer-friendly link at the bottom for a printer-friendly version of all summaries.
Resolution 2013-01 …,
Resolution 2013-01
100th Anniversary of the District of Columbia Council of the Blind
This organization congratulates the District of Columbia Council of the Blind on its 100th anniversary.
WHEREAS, the District of Columbia Association of Workers for the Blind was incorporated in 1913 and provided advocacy and services under that name until 1993; and
WHEREAS, the name of the organization was officially changed to the District of Columbia Council of the Blind in 1993 upon becoming an affiliate of…
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- Summary of 2010 Resolutions
- Resolution 2010-01 - Audible Pedestrian Signals
- Resolution 2010-02 - History of Disabilities
- Resolution 2010-03 - H.R. 3101
- Resolution…,
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…,
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…