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 sponsored by Humanware.

ACB Radio broadcasts from the Exhibit Hall on the ACB Interactive channel, sponsord this year by Adobe Systems Inc. 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…

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.

University Hospital - 530 S. Jackson; 502-562-3000
Norton's Hospital - 200 E. Chestnut; 502-629-8000
Kosair Children's Hospital - 231 E. Chestnut; 502-629-6000

The official ACB photographer for the 2012 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 2012 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/Louisville Downtown Lions Information Desk to…

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 Description Project
AFB - American Foundation for the Blind
APH - American Printing House for the Blind
BITS - Blind Information Technology Specialists
BOP - Board of Publications
BPI - Blind LGBT…

Dear Conference/Convention Attendees:

Let me welcome you to the 51st annual national conference and convention of the American Council of the Blind.

As we conclude the first year of ACB's second halfcentury, we've come back to a favorite gathering place, Louisville, Kentucky. This is ACB's fifth convention in the "River City," and it is always wonderful to return to the Galt House. This large, modern hotel has all the amenities anyone could ask for: a variety of restaurants, pool, and well-appointed, comfortable rooms and suites.

The theme of the 2012 conference and…

Many many thanks to the 2012 corporate sponsors, our Kentucky Gems.  Your continued generous support of the American Council of the Blind and our conference and convention is much appreciated.
 
Look for the 2012 corporate sponsors 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.

Emerald Sponsor

Google - Audio/Visual Services

Ruby Sponsors

HumanWare - ACB Radio…

The Leadership Training Task Force appreciates your participation in the Inaugural Leadership Institute.  We would like your feedback as we develop future programs.  We have left space for comments after each question, so if you have something to tell us either positive or negative, please feel free to let us know.
 
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ACB Full Steam Ahead!
2012 Conference and Convention
Friday July 6th, 2012 through Saturday July 14th, 2012

The Galt House is comprised of two towers, the east and the west. The east tower is the Suites Tower and the west tower is the Rivue Tower. There is a walkway referred to as the “pedway” connecting the towers and featuring a beautiful glass walled conservatory.

The majority of the meeting space will be in the east tower. That’s where you will find the ballroom for general sessions, the exhibit hall, and many meeting rooms. In the west tower…

ACB Full Steam Ahead!
American Council of the Blind
51st Annual Conference and Convention
July 6 - 14, 2012

• The Louisville Airport is located in the southern part of the city. Continental, Delta, Southwest, United, and US Airways serve Louisville.
• Taxi fare from the airport to the Galt House is $20 to $21; the fare from downtown to the airport is a flat rate of $19.55.
• Sandollar Shuttle is available from the airport to the hotel for $15 one-way, or an ACB conference and convention discounted fare of $22 round trip. Make…