In collaboration with the American Council of the Blind (ACB), Apple has developed a new emoji proposal to include disability themed emoji in the global standard. This proposal was submitted to Unicode and they have moved it to the “public stage”. Unicode is the non-profit organization responsible for establishing uniform standards so characters can be used universally around the world, regardless of device or platform.

ACB and Apple feel it is important to make emoji more inclusive by adding a selection of characters to express basic categories of disabilities. This will give…

Members present: chair Paul Edwards, Nolan Crabb, Marcia Dresser, Judy Jackson, Ken Stewart; ex officio members Berl Colley, Bob Hachey; ACB staff/contractors Annette Carter, Sharon Lovering, Larry Turnbull. Absent: Ron Milliman. Several guests also participated on the call.
 
Chair Paul Edwards convened the teleconference at 9:05 PM EDT. Ken moved and Marcia seconded adoption of the agenda; the motion carried. Nolan moved and Ken seconded that the minutes of the February 24, 2012 (midyear) meeting be approved as distributed. The motion was adopted. Annette is putting the BOP…

The Board of Publications met in person at the ACB midyear meeting at the Holiday Inn in Arlington, VA. Members present: chairperson Paul Edwards, Nolan Crabb, Marcia Dresser, Judy Jackson, Ken Stewart; ex officio member Berl Colley; ACB staff/contractors Sharon Lovering and Melanie Brunson. Many guests were also in attendance. Members absent: ex officio members Bob Hachey and Ron Milliman, and contractors Annette Carter and Larry Turnbull.

Chairperson Edwards called the meeting to order at 7:45 PM EST. The minutes of the February 6 teleconference were adopted as read with three…

The ACB Board of Publications met via teleconference on Monday, February 6.
Members present: Chairperson Paul Edwards, Nolan Crabb, Marcia Dresser, Judy Jackson, and Ken Stewart; ex officio members Berl Colley, Bob Hachey, and Ron Milliman; ACB staff/contractors: Annette Carter (Web Administrator), Sharon Lovering, Steve Obremski, and Larry Turnbull. Several guests also participated on the call.

Chair Paul Edwards called the meeting to order at 9:15 PM EST. Ken moved and Marcia seconded adoption of the meeting agenda as amended; the motion carried. Ken moved and Judy seconded…

The ACB Board of Publications met via teleconference on Monday, January 2, 2012 at 9:10 PM EST.
Members present were: chairperson Paul Edwards, Nolan Crabb, Marcia Dresser, Judy Jackson, Ken Stewart.
Ex officio members Bob Hachey, Berl Colley, and Ron Milliman were absent.
ACB Staff/Contractors present: Sharon Lovering, Larry Turnbull.
A number of guests also participated in the call.

On behalf of all of us, Paul welcomed Nolan to the BOP.

Marcia Dresser was elected secretary by acclamation.

Nolan moved and Ken seconded adoption of the agenda as read…

The American Council of the Blind (ACB) is seeking a Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs to work in its national office in Alexandria, VA.

The primary duties of this position will include:

• Leads the promotion and development of ACB's advocacy and legislative agendas (e.g., strategic goals, initiatives).
• Recommends actions to be taken and policies to be adopted by ACB.
• Oversees the…

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The ACB Board of Publications met via teleconference on Monday, December 5, 2011 at 9:10 PM EST.
Members present were: chairperson Paul Edwards, Marcia Dresser, Judy Jackson, Ken Stewart. Absent: Jenine Stanley.
Ex officio members present: Berl Colley, Bob Hachey; Absent: Ron Milliman.
ACB Staff/Contractors present: Sharon Lovering, Larry Turnbull, and Earlene Hughes.
A number of observers also participated in the call.

On behalf of the BOP members, Paul expressed regret at the resignation of Jenine Stanley, and our profound gratitude and appreciation for her…

BOARD OF PUBLICATIONS
Meeting Minutes
October 3, 2011

The ACB Board of Publications met via teleconference on Monday, October 3,
2011 at approximately 9:10pm EDT. Members present were: Paul Edwards -
Chair, Marcia Dresser, Judy Jackson, Jenine Stanley, Ken Stewart; Ex officio
members: Berl Colley, Bob Hachey; Absent: Ron Milliman. ACB
Staff/Contractors present were: Sharon Lovering; Absent: Larry Turnbull. A
number of observers also participated in the call. 

Minutes: 

Ken moved to approve the September…