American Council of the Blind
53rd Annual Conference and Convention
Theme: ACB: The Real Deal
Audio-Visual Services Sponsored by JP Morgan Chase

Notice: ACB business will be conducted during general sessions, which are held Sunday, July 13, from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM and Monday-Friday, July 14-18, from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.  ACB has elected to proceed with such meetings under Section 29-405.20(f) of the District of Columbia Nonprofit Corporations Code.

Sunday, July 13, Grande Ballroom A

6:30 PM:…

Adopted by the ACB Board of Directors, May 2009

1. Each debatable issue before the convention shall be limited to approximately twenty (20) minutes with a three-minute time limit per speaker, alternating between affirmative and opposing speakers, unless a majority of the members agree to extend debate for an additional period of time.
   • Motions to close debate will not be recognized by the chair during the first debate period.  After the first debate period, properly moved motions such as "I call for the question" or "I move the previous question" will be handled…

Saturday, July 12

5:00 PM: Roman Catholic Mass, Royale 7
Father John Sheehan, Jesuit Priest, Xavier Society for the Blind, New York, NY

Sunday, July 13

9:00 AM: Jewish Service, Capri 106

10:00 AM: Interdenominational Service, Royale 7
Bishop Robert Arnold
True Word Interdenominational Church
Las Vegas, NV

10:00 AM: LDS Meeting, Capri 106
 

Monday, July 14, Top of the Riv North

7:00 PM: Gospel Sing
Led by Michael and Alison Smitherman, Jackson, MS

Monday, July 14

9:00 PM: Blind LGBT Pride, BPI Suite

Tuesday, July 15

5:45 PM: California Caucus, Capri 107
5:45 PM: New England, Maryland, Florida Caucus, Capri 106
5:45 PM, Four Corners Caucus, (Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah), Capri 105

Wednesday, July 16

2:45 PM: GDUI Caucus, Royale 7
5:45 PM: Midsouth Caucus, Capri 107
5:45 PM: Midwest Caucus, Capri 106

Thursday, July 17

7:00 AM: New York (Members Only), Skybox 206
7:00 AM: Washington State Breakfast (WCB members only), Capri 114
5:45 PM:…

Show your support for ACB in one or more of these ways:

Convention Sponsorships:

Stop by ACB / HumanWare  Registration in Capri 103 and become an individual or corporate ACB Convention Sponsor.  Individual sponsorships are bronze ($25), silver ($50), gold ($100), platinum ($250), and titanium ($500); sponsors receive special ribbons to wear on their convention badges, and are recognized both in general session and in the newspaper.

For information on corporate sponsorships, including pearl, coral, topaz, onyx, sapphire, ruby, emerald, diamond and double…

ACB Sponsors:  

• Monday, July 14, Maxi-Aids
• Tuesday, July 15, HIMS, Inc.

Stop by the ACB Convention Café to grab a quick cup of coffee, pastry, sandwich, salad or snack as you rush from one meeting to another or as you head out on a tour.  Meet at the Café to visit with friends or just rest a while between activities.  Located in Grande C, hours and specials to be announced in the newspaper.

The Communication Center is in Capri 111 on the first floor of the Riviera and is open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday, July 12 through Thursday, July 17.  This is where you can place ads in the paper, make braille or print copies, or volunteer to help produce the newspaper.
 
Convention Newspaper: This year's newspaper is "The Real Deal Review."  It is published each day, Saturday through Thursday, in braille and large print; pick up a copy at the Information Desk.  The paper is also available on the acbconvention email list and via…

Sponsored by HumanWare and Vanda Pharmaceuticals

Registration is located in Capri 103 on the first floor of the Riviera.  Hours are:

• Thursday, July 10(pre-reg pick-up only): 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• Friday to Sunday, July 11 to 13: 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Monday, July 14: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Tuesday to Thursday, July 15 to 17 - 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• Friday, July 18: 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.…

ACB convention attendees will be staying in the Monte Carlo or Monaco Towers.  These are the two closest towers to the meeting rooms.  The room numbering system is such that there are no duplicate room numbers.  Rooms 1501 to 2920 are in the Monte Carlo Tower and 4201 to 6407 in the Monaco Tower.  The 12th floor of the Mediterranean South Tower houses the health club.

On the first floor of the meeting area (called the convention center), you will find Grande (A through H), Royale (1 through 8), and the Capri rooms (103 through 116).  We will also be using…

Scott Bradley, Ark Animal Clinic
1651 N. Rancho, Las Vegas, NV
702-648-8583
 
Las Vegas Animal Emergency Hospital (open 24 hours)
5231 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV