Are you traveling to Columbus for the 2013 ACB conference and convention? The below information should answer all your transportation questions.

Airport

Port Columbus International Airport (code CMH) is located just 10 minutes east of downtown.  Columbus is served by all major air carriers. You can also travel to Columbus by Greyhound (the bus station is 6 blocks from the hotel) or Mega Bus (which stops across the street from the Hyatt).

Train

The closest Amtrak stop is 2 hours from Columbus.

Airport shuttle

Arch Express has…

Many many thanks to our 2013 corporate sponsors. Their continued generous support of the American Council of the Blind and our conference and convention is sincerely appreciated.
 
Look for the 2013 corporate sponsors on ACB.org, in the conference and convention program and newspaper, on ACB Radio, on the convention T-shirt, and throughout the week.  Be sure to thank them personally for their generous support.
 
As we approach the 2013 conference and convention, new sponsors are signing up to lend their support, so the following list will be…

ACB Discovering New Worlds!

American Council of the Blind
52nd Annual Conference & Convention
July 4 – July 12, 2013
Hyatt Regency Hotel
Columbus, Ohio

• Exhibits and Adaptive Technology
• Workshops and Seminars
• Career Development, Networking and Advocacy
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Special Programs for People with Low Vision
• Programs for Students,…

American Council of the Blind
52nd Annual Conference and Convention
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Columbus, OH
July 4 - 12, 2013

ACB - Discovering New Worlds
 
Advertising Information and Opportunities

I.  Official Conference Program

Tell the world about your products and services by placing your ad in the official 2013 conference and convention program.  120-plus print pages packed with information and conference details, published in braille, large print, and electronic formats.  Also downloadable from the ACB website by June…

American Council of the Blind
52nd Annual Conference and Convention
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Columbus, OH
July 4 - 13, 2013
ACB - Discovering New Worlds

Become a Conference Gem
Sponsor Information and Opportunities

Each 2013 ACB conference and convention gem is special, and we want to recognize you in as many ways as possible.
 
Our 2013 sponsor packages are overflowing with opportunities for you to share your message with conference attendees AND with people who cannot personally attend.
 
ALL gems will receive:

• …

American Council of the Blind
52nd Annual National Conference & Convention
Hyatt Regency,
Columbus, Ohio
 
Service Opportunities
Volunteers Needed
July 3 - 13, 2013

Approximately 1,500 blind and visually impaired people from across the United States and several foreign countries are coming to Columbus  for the 2013 conference and convention of the American Council of the Blind.
 
Over 350 meetings, workshops, seminars, tours and social events will pack convention week.  A…

Archives of the 8th General Assembly of the World Blind Union are available atwww.acbradio.org in the On Demand Section. 
Or go to this direct link:   World Blind Union 8th General Assembly archives

General Information and Booth Options

• Are you a company that sells adaptive equipment for the blind or visually impaired?
• Are you an agency or entity with resources or information of particular interest to ACB members?
• Do you represent a guide dog school?
• Do you operate a business that sells items that would be of interest to our members?
• Are you an ACB affiliate or special interest group with items to sell?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, consider being a vendor at the 2013 ACB…

The first tour will be on Thursday, July 4; general sessions will begin on July 6. The banquet will be on Thursday, July 11, with the last tour on Friday, July 12.

Room rates are $89 plus…

ACB at play - learning the ropes of the zip line.

Mitch Pomerantz, ACB President, throws out the first pitch at the Louisville Bats game.

Participants assemble for the 2012 ACB Walk/Fun Run, Seneca Park, Louisville, KY, July 8, 2012.