Many many thanks to the 2012 corporate sponsors, our Kentucky Gems.  Your continued generous support of the American Council of the Blind and our conference and convention is much appreciated.
 
Look for the 2012 corporate sponsors in the conference and convention program and newspaper, on ACB Radio, on the convention T-shirt, and throughout the week.  Be sure to thank them personally for their generous support.

Emerald Sponsor

Google - Audio/Visual Services

Ruby Sponsors

HumanWare - ACB Radio…

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ACB Full Steam Ahead!
2012 Conference and Convention
Friday July 6th, 2012 through Saturday July 14th, 2012

The Galt House is comprised of two towers, the east and the west. The east tower is the Suites Tower and the west tower is the Rivue Tower. There is a walkway referred to as the “pedway” connecting the towers and featuring a beautiful glass walled conservatory.

The majority of the meeting space will be in the east tower. That’s where you will find the ballroom for general sessions, the exhibit hall, and many meeting rooms. In the west tower…

ACB Full Steam Ahead!
American Council of the Blind
51st Annual Conference and Convention
July 6 - 14, 2012

• The Louisville Airport is located in the southern part of the city. Continental, Delta, Southwest, United, and US Airways serve Louisville.
• Taxi fare from the airport to the Galt House is $20 to $21; the fare from downtown to the airport is a flat rate of $19.55.
• Sandollar Shuttle is available from the airport to the hotel for $15 one-way, or an ACB conference and convention discounted fare of $22 round trip. Make…

Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss (AAVL)

Monday July 9th: AAVL luncheon and program Wednesday July 11th: AAVL program AAVL Musical Mixer

American Association of Visually Impaired Attorneys (AAVIA)

Saturday July 7th: AAVIA board meeting Sunday July 8th: AAVIA programming Monday July 9th: AAVIA programming Tuesday July 10th: AAVIA luncheon

ACB Diabetics in Action (ACBDA)

Sunday July 8th: ACBDA seminar Wednesday July 11th: ACBDA luncheon and program

ACB Families

Monday July 9th: Miniature bowling and audible dart game; co-…

Audio/Visual Services Sponsored by Google

Sunday, July 8 - Grand Ballroom

6:30 PM  Entertainment: Barbara Henning and Adelle LeJeune, violin and piano, Louisville, KY

7:00 PM Call to Order - Mitch Pomerantz, President, American Council of the Blind, Pasadena, CA
Invocation - Ben Cross, Minister, Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, KY
Presentation of Colors
Pledge of Allegiance - Donald Franklin, ACB Life Member and Chair, 1980 ACB Convention Local Host Committee, Louisville, KY
"The Star-Spangled Banner" and "My Old…

Explore new places and make memories when you take a tour during the ACB conference and convention.
 
Don't think you've seen it all just because you've attended a past ACB convention in Louisville.  From start to finish, the 2012 convention is packed with brand-new tours, plus a few favorites from the past.
 
Come early and stay late.  Check out the tour ideas below, and then get right on over to the 2012 Conference and Convention…

A number of ACB committees and task forces have scheduled informative workshops and seminars at the 2012 conference and convention.  Some are free, while others carry a small charge ($5.00 in advance, $7.00 at the conference).
 
See the calendar below for workshops and seminars sponsored by ACB committees.  Look for more workshops and program information on the Special Interest Affiliate Programs page.
 
Register for the conference and purchase tickets for workshops and other events…

Table of Contents

• 2016 Resolutions Summaries

• Resolution 2016-01 - ACB's Imperatives - Audio, Video, CVAA

• Resolution 2016-02 - Appropriate Learning Media Assessments

• Resolution 2016-03 - Braille and Low Vision Services Special Education

• 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…

American Council of the Blind, Inc.
Consitution and Bylaws

(As amended through July 2010 National Conference and Convention)

American Council of the Blind
2200 Wilson Blvd.
Suite 650
Arlington, VA 22201
(202) 467 5081
1 800 424 8666
www.acb.org

Table of Contents

Article I Name
Article II Purpose
Article III Membership, Voting and Dues
Article IV…