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…

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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…

Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss (AAVL)

Monday July 9th: AAVL luncheon and program Wednesday July 11th: AAVL program AAVL Musical Mixer

American Association of Visually Impaired Attorneys (AAVIA)

Saturday July 7th: AAVIA board meeting Sunday July 8th: AAVIA programming Monday July 9th: AAVIA programming Tuesday July 10th: AAVIA luncheon

ACB Diabetics in Action (ACBDA)

Sunday July 8th: ACBDA seminar Wednesday July 11th: ACBDA luncheon and program

ACB Families

Monday July 9th: Miniature bowling and audible dart game; co-…

Audio/Visual Services Sponsored by Google

Sunday, July 8 - Grand Ballroom

6:30 PM  Entertainment: Barbara Henning and Adelle LeJeune, violin and piano, Louisville, KY

7:00 PM Call to Order - Mitch Pomerantz, President, American Council of the Blind, Pasadena, CA
Invocation - Ben Cross, Minister, Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, KY
Presentation of Colors
Pledge of Allegiance - Donald Franklin, ACB Life Member and Chair, 1980 ACB Convention Local Host Committee, Louisville, KY
"The Star-Spangled Banner" and "My Old…

Explore new places and make memories when you take a tour during the ACB conference and convention.
 
Don't think you've seen it all just because you've attended a past ACB convention in Louisville.  From start to finish, the 2012 convention is packed with brand-new tours, plus a few favorites from the past.
 
Come early and stay late.  Check out the tour ideas below, and then get right on over to the 2012 Conference and Convention…