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Registration is located in Nationwide on the first floor on the Hyatt.  Hours are:
Wed., July 3 (pre-reg. pick-up only): 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thurs. to Sat., July 4 to 6 - 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sun., July 7 - 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Mon. to Wed., July 8 to 10 - 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thurs., July 11 - 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM

When you register, you will receive your convention ID badge, program, and goody bag filled with information and surprises. You must register to purchase tickets to events and be eligible to win great door prizes…

The Hyatt Regency is on the northeast corner of N. High Street and Nationwide Boulevard.

The level below the lobby is labeled “P” on the elevator, and houses the pool and fitness center.

The first floor of the Hyatt features the food court.

On the second floor you will find: The Hyatt restaurants, Market Stand Café, Big Bar On Two, Perks Coffee and More and Einstein Bagels.

On the third floor you will find the Regency Ballroom and the Battelle South Ballroom.  Marketplace and the ACB Café…

Dr. Paul Knapp, DVM (Mon - Fri, 7 AM - 7 PM; Sat, 7 AM - 4 PM), 596 Oakland Park Ave., 614-267-3124

Ohio State University Veterinary Clinic (Open 24 hours); emergency service, 601 Vernon Tharp St., 614-292-3551

Guide dog relief areas are built and maintained by Scoop Masters, and are located near hotel exits.  ACB volunteers and hotel staff will be happy to assist you to locate the areas.

It is your responsibility to relieve your dog at regular intervals.  You are expected to pick up after your dog; trash receptacles are located near relief areas for your convenience.

Should an indoor accident occur, please report it to the front desk.  Do not just walk away from or ignore an accident.  If an accident occurs in your room, you will be charged for the clean-up.…

ACB Radio - ACB Radio livestreams from all general sessions on the Mainstream channel; sessions are replayed around the clock.  ACB Radio Mainstream at the convention is sponsored by HumanWare.

Some afternoon committee sessions will be streamed live or recorded for later broadcast.  The FIA Performing Arts Showcase, BOP Candidates' Forum, and ACB Banquet are also livestreamed.

Email list - The acbconvention email list keeps you up-to-date on all the news.  Even if you aren't at convention, you can receive the "Columbus Explorer" and all the other information…

For medical emergencies, dial 0 on a hotel phone or 911 on any other phone.  Stay calm and speak distinctly.  Give your name, exact location and a description of the emergency.

For medical care, contact:
University Hospital, 410 W. 10th Ave., 614-293-8000

Grant Medical Center (Level One Trauma Center),
111 S. Grant Avenue., 614-566-9000.

CVS Pharmacy (Mon - Fri, 7:30 AM - 8 PM; Sat, 10 AM – 2 PM; closed Sun),
109 High St, 614-224-4261

Kroger pharmacy (Mon - Fri, 9 AM - 9 PM; Sat, 9 AM -
7 PM; Sun 10 AM - 6 PM), 1350 N. High St., 614…

The official ACB photographer for the 2013 conference and convention will be taking pictures in the exhibit hall, on selected tours, and at many social events.  He will visit committee and affiliate meetings and workshops, general sessions, and the banquet.

It is understood that all activities and programs scheduled at the 2013 conference and convention are subject to be photographed.  Photos are the property of ACB, and are for ACB's use.

Be sure your committee, affiliate or other group event is photographed.  Contact the ACB/NIB Information Desk to request…

Entries in this program give day, time, and location for each event.  Descriptions, presenters, and ticket prices are shown when applicable.

If a group is holding all of its events in the same room on a given day, that room name appears on the line beside the day and date.  If a group is holding more than one event on a given day, and those events are in different rooms, the location for the first event is shown beside the day and date.  Subsequent rooms are shown beside the events.

ACB - American Council of the Blind

AAVL - Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss

AAVIA - American Association of Visually Impaired Attorneys

ACBDA - ACB Diabetics in Action

ACBF - ACB Families

ACBGE - ACB Government Employees

ACBHSP - ACB Human Service Professionals

ACBL - ACB Lions

ACBRA - ACB Radio Amateurs

ACBS - ACB Students

ADP - Audio…

Dear Conference/Convention Attendees:

For the last time as your president, let me welcome everyone to the annual national conference and convention of the American Council of the Blind.  At the close of the banquet on Thursday evening I will conclude my sixth and final year in that capacity.

While we are gathering for the 52nd time in our history, this is ACB's first visit to Columbus, Ohio.  My initial visit to the state capital of Ohio was in the summer of 1968, when I attended Pilot Dogs, Inc.  My life-long fondness for White Castle burgers was born during…