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CONVENTION SPONSORSHIPS -

Stop by ACB/Vanda Pharmaceuticals Registration in Brown 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, opal, ruby, emerald and diamond,…

Sponsored by Sprint

Stop by the ACB/Sprint 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.  The Café is on the second floor of the Suites tower near the Volunteer and Information desks.  Hours and specials will be announced in the newspaper.

The Communication Center is Daisy on the second floor of the Rivue Tower and is open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Fri., July 6 through Wed., July 11. 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 Paddlewheel Gazette," sponsored by AT&T.  It is published each day, Sat. through Thurs., 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 download…

ACB: Full Steam Ahead
2 steamships racing
51st Annual National
Conference and Convention
American Council of the Blind
and
Special-Interest Affiliates
Galt House Hotel and Suites
Louisville, Kentucky
July 6-14, 2012
Mitch Pomerantz, President
Hosted by the
Kentucky Council of the Blind
William Deatherage, President

 

 


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Completely Redesigned!

 

Braille Plus 18 ™

Sponsored by Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Registration is located in Brown on the second floor of the Suites tower.  Hours are:
Thu., July 5 (pre-reg. pick-up only): 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fri. to Sun., July 6 to 8 - 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Mon., July 9 - 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tue. to Thu., July 10 to 12 - 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Fri., July 13 - 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. You must register to purchase tickets to events and be…

The Galt House features friendly staff, lots of restaurants, comfortable meeting and sleeping rooms, outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, Xhale Spa, and several shops.

The Galt House has two towers joined on the third floor by a conservatory. The conservatory contains a deli, bar, various shops, seating, and a grand piano just waiting for you to play. All guests check in at the Suite Tower lobby.

Public meeting rooms are located in both towers and in an office building that adjoins the Suite Tower via skywalk or elevator. Here is a quick guide to the meeting rooms:

Guide dog relief areas are built and maintained by Scoop Masters, and are located near hotel exits. Relief areas 17 are open from noon on Thursday, July 5 until noon on Sunday, July 15. ACB volunteers and hotel staff will be happy to assist you to 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…

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…