American Council of the Blind
52nd Annual Conference and Convention
Theme: ACB: Discovering New Worlds
Audio-Visual Services Sponsored by Google

Saturday, July 6, Regency Ballroom

6:30 PM: Entertainment: Bob Allen Prahin, piano, Columbus, OH

7:00 PM: Call to Order: Mitch Pomerantz, President, American Council of the Blind, Pasadena, CA
Invocation: Laurie Clark, Pastor, St. Luke's United Methodist Church, Columbus, OH

• Presentation of Colors: Pack 488, Webelos Den 10, Delaware County, OH

• "The Star…

Adopted by the ACB Board of Directors, May 2009

1. Each debatable issue before the convention shall be limited to approximately twenty (20) minutes with a three-minute time limit per speaker, alternating between affirmative and opposing speakers, unless a majority of the members agree to extend debate for an additional period of time.
   • A. Motions to close debate will not be recognized by the chair during the first debate period.  After the first debate period, properly moved motions such as "I call for the question" or "I move the previous question" will be…

Saturday, July 6

5:00 PM: Roman Catholic Mass, Delaware C

• Father John Sheehan, Jesuit Priest, Xavier Society for the Blind, New York, NY

5:00 PM: Interdenominational Service, Delaware D

• Laurie Clark, Pastor, St. Luke's United Methodist Church, Columbus, OH

Sunday, July 7

7:00 AM: Jewish Service, Fayette

• Rabbi Areyah Kaltmann, Director of Chabbad House, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

2:00 PM: LDS Sacrament Meeting, Fayette

• President Scott Alpeter, Second…

Show your support for ACB in one or more of these ways:

Convention Sponsorships:

Stop by ACB/Vanda Pharmaceuticals Registration in Nationwide 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, sapphire, ruby, emerald and…

Sponsored by AT&T

Stop by the ACB/AT&T 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.  Located between the Regency Ballroom and the Exhibit Hall; hours and specials to be announced in the newspaper.

The Communication Center is in Harrison on the first floor of the Hyatt and is open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Thurs., July 4 through Tues., July 9. 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 "Columbus Explorer."  It is published each day, Friday through Wednesday, 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 at the Information Desk before…

Sponsored by Vanda Pharmaceuticals

Registration is located in Nationwide on the first floor on the Hyatt.  Hours are:
Wed., July 3 (pre-reg. pick-up only): 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thurs. to Sat., July 4 to 6 - 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sun., July 7 - 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Mon. to Wed., July 8 to 10 - 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thurs., July 11 - 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 eligible to win great door prizes…

The Hyatt Regency is on the northeast corner of N. High Street and Nationwide Boulevard.

The level below the lobby is labeled “P” on the elevator, and houses the pool and fitness center.

The first floor of the Hyatt features the food court.

On the second floor you will find: The Hyatt restaurants, Market Stand Café, Big Bar On Two, Perks Coffee and More and Einstein Bagels.

On the third floor you will find the Regency Ballroom and the Battelle South Ballroom.  Marketplace and the ACB Café…

Dr. Paul Knapp, DVM (Mon - Fri, 7 AM - 7 PM; Sat, 7 AM - 4 PM), 596 Oakland Park Ave., 614-267-3124

Ohio State University Veterinary Clinic (Open 24 hours); emergency service, 601 Vernon Tharp St., 614-292-3551

Guide dog relief areas are built and maintained by Scoop Masters, and are located near hotel exits.  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 accident occurs in your room, you will be charged for the clean-up.…