2019 is a pivotal year for ACB because we will be holding elections for officers, and with several officers leaving the Board, there will be change. Get to know this year's candidates by listening to the Candidates Forum recording: …
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2019 is a pivotal year for the ACB because we will be holding elections for officers, and with several officers leaving the Board, there will be change.
During the next several weeks, you will have several opportunities to get to know those candidates who have announced their candidacy to serve as an Officer of the ACB. One is the ACB Candidates page which is posted at …
“Dots and Dashes” is a short newsletter featuring a variety of topics and ACB stories. This issue features breaking news about the Medicare Demonstration of Coverage for Low Vision Devices Act being introduced, as well as articles about today’s Facebook Live broadcast, the convention agenda on NFB-Newsline, advocacy updates, the Special Education Task Force’s podcast on cortical visual impairment, Cisco receiving the FCC Chairman’s Award, and the introduction to the Mueller Report being available in BRF.
Breaking News! Low Vision Devices Coverage Act to Be Introduced…
“Dots and Dashes” is a short newsletter featuring a variety of topics and ACB stories. This issue features articles on the candidates’ forum, Facebook Live from Guide Dogs for the Blind, advocacy updates, changes at NLS, and how to find the Mueller report on BARD.
Candidates’ Forum
Get to know the candidates for office this year. ACB’s Candidates’ Forum will be held Wednesday, June 19th, at 9 p.m. Eastern/6 p.m. Pacific. The forum will be live streamed on Live Event. You can access ACB Radio online at www.…
The American Council of the Blind (ACB) is proud to announce a special promotion with our partner Aira – starting today, May 21, 2019. Take advantage of this limited-time offer while you can!
If you haven’t heard of Aira before, Aira connects people who are blind or have low vision to highly-trained, professional agents. This link will take you to their website: www.aira.io.
For a limited time only, between May 21 - May 31, any ACB member can purchase one month of Aira’s Intro Plan for just $29, and Aira will cover the cost of the…
Select the link from the list below for the BOP meeting minutes you would like to read.
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Call to Order/Introductions
The meeting was called to order by Chair Ron Brooks at 9:05 PM on December 6, 2016.
Members Present: Ron Brooks, Chair; Susan Glass; Deb Lewis; Doug Powell. Paul Edwards had an excused absence.
ACB Employees and Contractors Present: Sharon Lovering.
Ex Officio members present: Kim Charlson, President; Bob Hachey, Email List Moderator; Katie Frederick, Board Liaison. Carla Ruschival, Goal One Chair; Denise Colley, past BOP Chair.
Other Participants: Sue Ammeter.
Adoption of Agenda:
Ron…
Call to Order/Introductions
The meeting was called to order by Chair Ron Brooks at 9:04 PM on November 1, 2016.
Members Present: Ron Brooks, Chair; Susan Glass; Paul Edwards; Deb Lewis; Doug Powell.
ACB Employees and Contractors Present: Sharon Lovering
Ex Officio members present: Kim Charlson, President; Bob Hachey, Email List Moderator; Katie Frederick, Board Liaison; Denise Colley, past BOP Chair.
Other Participants: Michael Malver; John McCann; Sue Ammeter; Ken Stewart; Patricia Lipovsky.
Adoption of Agenda:
Ron…
Call to Order/Introductions
The meeting was called to order by Chair Ron Brooks at 9:02 PM on October 4, 2016.
Members Present: Ron Brooks, Chair; Susan Glass; Paul Edwards; Deb Lewis; Doug Powell.
ACB Employees and Contractors Present: Sharon Lovering; Larry Turnbull
Ex Officio members present: Kim Charlson, President; Carla Ruschival, Goal One Chair; Bob Hachey, Email List Moderator; Katie Frederick,Public Relations.
Other Participants on the Call: Renee Zelickson; Sue Ammeter; Leslie Spoone; Judy Wilkinson; Ken Stewart