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…
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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…
American Council of the Blind, Inc.
Consitution and Bylaws
(As amended through July 2010 National Conference and Convention)
American Council of the Blind
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Article I Name
Article II Purpose
Article III Membership, Voting and Dues
Article IV…
The ACB Board of Publications met via teleconference on Monday, September 10, at 9:00 PM EDT. Members present: chair Paul Edwards, Denise Colley, Nolan Crabb, Marcia Dresser, Judy Jackson; ex officio members Berl Colley, Bob Hachey, Ron Milliman; ACB staff/contractors Annette Carter, Sharon Lovering; absent, Larry Turnbull. Several guests also participated on the call.
Chair Paul Edwards convened the meeting at 9:10 PM EDT. The meeting agenda was adopted. The secretary reported that due to unforeseen circumstances, the draft of the August meeting minutes was not ready. The…
The ACB Board of Publications met via teleconference on Monday, October 1, at 9:00 PM EDT. Members present: chair Paul Edwards, Denise Colley, Nolan Crabb, Marcia Dresser, Judy Jackson; ex officio members Berl Colley, Bob Hachey, Ron Milliman; ACB staff/contractors Annette Carter, Sharon Lovering, Larry Turnbull. Several guests also participated on the call.
Chair Paul Edwards convened the meeting at 9:10 PM EDT. The meeting agenda was adopted with two additions. The minutes of the August and September meetings were approved as distributed; several small punctuation errors…
The ACB Board of Publications met via teleconference on Monday, November 5, at 9:00 PM EST. Members present: chair Paul Edwards, Denise Colley, Marcia Dresser, Judy Jackson; ex officio members Berl Colley, Bob Hachey; ACB staff/contractors Annette Carter, Sharon Lovering. Members absent: Nolan Crabb; Ron Milliman; Larry Turnbull. Several guests also participated on the call.
Chair Paul Edwards convened the meeting at 9:05 PM EST. The meeting agenda was adopted as amended. The minutes of the October meeting were approved as distributed.
CCLVI member Donna…
Chair: Denise Colley
Board members present:
Denise Colley Chair, Ron Brooks, Doug Powell, Judy Wilkinson, Tom Mitchell.
Editor: Sharon Lovering.
Ex Officio members present: Carla Ruschival, Katie Frederick, and Bob Hachey.
Contractors present: Annette Carter and Larry Turnbull.
Guests: Terri Lynn Pomeroy, Renee Zeliekson.
Meeting called to order at 9:03 PM EST. Denise outlined the evening's agenda. Motion to adopt…
BOARD OF PUBLICATIONS
Meeting Minutes
June 2, 2008
Paul Edwards called the teleconference meeting to order at approximately 9:15pm (EDT). Members present were: Ken Stewart, Jenine Stanley, Cindy Van Winkle, DeAnna Noriega; ex oficio members: Ron Milliman, Barry Levine; ACB Staff: Sharon Lovering, Earlene Hughes.
Approval of Proposed Agenda
Jenine Stanley moved to approve the agenda as proposed at the beginning of the meeting. The motion was seconded and adopted.
Approval of Minutes
Ken Stewart moved to…
BOARD OF PUBLICATIONS
Meeting Minutes
July 6, 2008
The American Council of the Blind Board of Publications met in person with one member joining via speaker phone on Sunday, July 6 2008 at the Galt House Hotel, Louisville, Kentucky. Paul Edwards called the meeting to order at approximately 10:15am. Members Present were: Jenine Stanley, Ken Stewart, and DeAnna Quietwater Noriega. Cindy Van Winkle was absent. Others attending were: Ex officio Members Ron Milliman and Barry Levine; ACB Representatives Sharon Lovering, Melanie Brunson, Earlene Hughes, and Chrissie Cochran.…