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Registration is located in Capri 103 on the first floor of the Riviera. Hours are:
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
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 help you 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. 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 ACB Convention email list keeps you up-to-date on all the news. Even if you aren't at convention, you can receive "The Real Deal Review" and all the other information. To subscribe, go to the ACB website at …
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:
Emergency Clinic:
Quick Care
3111 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV
Walk-In hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Phone: 702-732-7407
Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center
3186 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-731-8000
Open 24 hours with full emergency room.
CVS Pharmacy
2700 Las Vegas…
The official ACB photographer for the 2014 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 2014 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/National Industries for the…
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
AABT - American Association of Blind Teachers
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 Description Project
AFB - American Foundation for the Blind
APH - American Printing House for the Blind
BITS - Blind Information Technology Specialists…
Dear Conventioneers:
I want to welcome everyone to the 53rd annual conference and convention of the American Council of the Blind here in exciting Las Vegas, Nevada. I am looking forward to presiding over my first convention as president of ACB, and to talking with so many members and guests from across the country and, in fact, from around the world.
The theme of the 2014 convention is "ACB: The Real Deal." This is a great theme for this year's convention because we are in the city that knows about dealing cards and ACB can proudly claim some “real deal”…