Happy 10th Birthday - Audio Description Project! 

In January 2009, Joel Snyder and former ACB president Chris Gray proposed the idea of establishing an initiative to promote and celebrate the development of audio description — the Audio Description Project (ADP) — to then-president Mitch Pomerantz. Mitch appointed Kim Charlson to lead ADP's steering committee, a position she held until her "promotion" several years ago to ACB president. Since then, Dan Spoone has ably steered the ADP toward its current vibrant level of activity with the important…

The Board of Publications met via teleconference on Tuesday, August 13. Members present: Chair Denise Colley, Ron Brooks, Marcia Dresser, Judy Jackson, Doug Powell; ex officio members Berl Colley and Bob Hachey; ACB staff/contractors Annette Carter and Sharon Lovering. Members absent: Ron Milliman and Larry Turnbull. Several guests also participated on the call.
 
Denise convened the meeting at 9:05 EDT. She thanked Paul Edwards and Nolan Crabb for their service on the BOP, and welcomed Ron Brooks and Doug Powell. Bob moved and Ron seconded adoption of the amended agenda; the…

The ACB Board of Publications met via teleconference on Monday, May 6.  Members Present: chair Paul Edwards, Nolan Crabb, Denise Colley, Marcia Dresser, Judy Jackson; ex officio members Berl Colley, Bob Hachey; ACB staff/contractors Sharon Lovering, Annette Carter, Larry Turnbull. Members absent: Ron Milliman.
Chair Paul Edwards convened the meeting at 9:05 PM Edt.  Nolan requested that a discussion regarding a job description for individuals selected to handle ACB’s social networking presence on the website.  Marcia moved and Nolan seconded adoption of the agenda as…

The ACB Board of Publications met via teleconference on Monday, April 1. Members Present: chair Paul Edwards, Nolan Crabb, Denise Colley, Marcia Dresser, Judy Jackson; ex officio members Berl Colley, Bob Hachey; ACB staff/contractors Sharon Lovering, Annette Carter, Larry Turnbull. Members absent: Ron Milliman. Several guests also participated on the call.
 
Chair Paul Edwards convened the meeting at 9:05 PM Edt. Marcia moved and Denise seconded adoption of the agenda as received; the motion carried. Nolan moved and Denise seconded approval of the midyear meeting minutes; the…

BOP Midyear Meeting Minutes

 
The Board of Publications met in person at the ACB midyear meeting, which was held at the Holiday Inn in Arlington, VA. Members present: chair Paul Edwards; Denise Colley, Nolan Crabb, Marcia Dresser, Judy Jackson; ex officio member Berl Colley: ACB staff/contractors Annette Carter (by phone) and Sharon Lovering. Members absent: Bob Hachey; Ron Milliman; Larry Turnbull. Approximately 20 guests were also in attendance.
 
Paul convened the meeting at 7:40 PM EST. Following introductions, the minutes of the February 4 meeting were…

The BOP met via teleconference on Monday, February 4. The meeting began at 9:30 PM EST because of difficulty with the conference line. Members present: chair Paul Edwards, Denise Colley, Nolan Crabb, Marcia Dresser, Judy Jackson; ex officio members Berl Colley, Bob Hachey, Ron Milliman; ACB staff/contractors Annette Carter, Sharon Lovering, Larry Turnbull. Several guests also participated on the call, including Donna Pomerantz and Lindsay Tilden from CCLVI.
 
Nolan moved and Marcia seconded adoption of the meeting agenda as distributed. Nolan moved and Denise seconded approval…

The BOP met via teleconference on Monday, January 7, at 9:00 PM EST. Members present: chair Paul Edwards, Denise Colley, Nolan Crabb, Marcia Dresser; ex officio members Berl Colley, Bob Hachey; ACB staff/contractors Annette Carter, Sharon Lovering. Absent: Judy Jackson, Ron Milliman, Larry Turnbull. Several guests also participated on the call.
 
Bob moved and Marcia seconded adoption of the meeting agenda as distributed. Denise moved and Nolan seconded approval of the November minutes. Both motions carried. Annette put the November minutes up on the Web site. Because several…

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“Dots and Dashes” is a short newsletter featuring a variety of topics and ACB stories. This issue features news about autonomous vehicle legislation, a job application deadline, remembering George H.W. Bush, a request for your assistance with Quest Diagnostics, a fun audio-described video with music on unusual instruments, and more.

Autonomous Vehicle Legislation Pending

Autonomous vehicles will significantly increase the independence of millions of blind Americans, but we need a law to ensure the successful and safe operation of these vehicles. Fortunately,…

“Dots and Dashes” is a short newsletter featuring a variety of topics and ACB stories. This issue features a job announcement, holiday shopping information, a fascinating panel on artificial intelligence and accessibility, an update on the ACB Holiday Auction, and more.

ACB Seeks Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs

The American Council of the Blind (ACB) is seeking a Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs to work in its national office in Alexandria, Va. For the job description and other details, visit…