Sponsored by National Industries for the Blind

The 2015 ACB / NIB Exhibit Hall is filled with everything from jewelry to information resources to the latest in appliances and technologies designed especially for people who are blind and visually impaired.  Lone Star Ballroom C.
2015 ACB / NIB Exhibit Hall hours are as follows:

• Saturday, July 4, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
• Sunday, July 5, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Monday & Tuesday, July 6 – 7, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Wednesday, July 8, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

The following exhibitors were…

You will be ready for a break and a little fun after all those workshops, seminars and business meetings.  Below are some activities and events that take place at the hotel.  For more fun ideas, see 2015 Convention Tours, the Recreation Zone, and the agendas of the many affiliates and groups for more mixers, luncheons and parties.

Saturday, July 4

4:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Star Trek Old West Movie Party. $22 ($24), Kathryn Johnson’s Suite
Hitch a ride on the Wagon Train to the stars: Strap on your Phaser; join Kirk, Spock, and McCoy at the OK Corral.  Help…

Chair: Oral Miller

Monday, July 6 – Friday, July 10

7:00 AM – 8:00AM: Early Birds Exercise, State Room 2
Wake up with gentle stretching (seated in chairs) & low cardio along with Fitness & Health Q&A, a great way to start your day! Limited seating; hosted by two athletes, Victor is sighted and Anthony is blind.

Monday, July 6, State Room 2

5:45 PM — 7:00 PM:  Yogalates with Leslie Spoone. Stay fit with a yoga and Pilates workout.  Open to all levels of experience.  Presenter: Leslie Spoone,  Certified Aerobics…

Important Tour Information:  Please read the following information completely.  It will answer many of your tour-related questions and will help you have a more enjoyable tour experience.

1. All tours buses will load and drop off at the entrance outside Draft Media Sports Lounge.  Exit the doors across from the Front Desk, down the steps, and turn left.  Follow the sidewalk approximately 125 feet to board the buses.  If you are exiting from the Royale Pavilion, go down the steps, turn right, and down the sidewalk approximately 75 feet.…

Bring the kids (ages 6 to 12) for a great week of tours and fun in the Kids’ Explorer Club.  Games, crafts, swimming, and trips; every day is packed with fun.  Breakfast, lunch and snack included.  Open Sunday from 6:30 PM until 9:00 PM, Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and on Friday from 7:00 AM until after the banquet.
 
Participants must register and pay the convention administrative fee before attending any events.  Discounted tickets for events may be purchased on the pre-registration form.
 
The Rules, Please Read: Parents…

Career Development

Wednesday, July 8, Houston Ballroom A

7:00 AM: NIB Breakfast $10 ($15)
Join National Industries for the Blind for a discussion about employment and the AbilityOne program.

Guide Dogs

Tuesday, July 7, Houston Ballroom A

7:00 AM: Guide Dogs for the Blind Alumni Breakfast
GDB grads connect with friends and staff; those considering the guide dog lifestyle welcome.

Advocacy Issues

Monday, July 6, Houston Ballroom A

7:00 AM — 8:15 AM: AFB Breakfast $10 ($12)
The American Foundation for the…

American Association of Blind Teachers

President: Marcia Dresser
Program Chair: Carla Hayes
Registration: $10 ($12)

Sunday, July 5, City View 7

8:00-11:00 AM: AABT Breakfast/Program/Meeting $25 ($27)
8:00 AM — 8:45 AM: Breakfast
8:45 AM: "Eggs In Your Stomach And Egg On Your Face"
Share your amusing stories about life's little embarrassing moments that only a visual impairment can bring.
9:30 AM: Break
9:45 AM: AABT business meeting and elections.

Monday, July 6, City View 6

1:15 PM — 4:00 PM AABT Program
1:15 PM…

Saturday, July 4

5:30 PM: ACB Exhibitors Reception (by invitation only), President's Suite

Sunday, July 5, State Room 3

11:00 AM: ACB Committee Chairs Meeting
An important meeting with ACB President Kim Charlson.  Every committee should be represented, either by its chair or a designated committee member.

Thursday, July 9, Austin Ballroom 2

4:15 PM: Affiliate Presidents' Meeting

Advocacy Committee

Chair: Jeff Thom

Wednesday, July 8, Austin Ballroom 1
2:45 PM — 4:00 PM: Social Security Seminar $6 ($8)
Does the Social Security system make you feel like you are rowing upstream without any oars? Learn all you need to know about your rights and responsibilities under the Social Security's programs.  Presenters: Roberta Roque, Advocate Supervisor, Disability Rights Texas, Austin, TX; Tony Stevens, Public Policy Advocacy Manager, National Industries for the Blind, Alexandria, VA; and Michael Byington, Certified Orientation and Mobility…

Sunday, July 5: Lone Star Ballroom A

6:30 PM: Entertainment: Jan Gray, Saginaw, TX

7:00 PM: Call to Order: Kim Charlson, President, American Council of the Blind, Watertown, MA
Invocation: Rev. Michael Garrett, New Faith Baptist Church, Houston, TX
Presentation of Colors: Buffalo Soldiers, Dallas, TX
"The Star-Spangled Banner": Kenneth Semien Sr., Beaumont, TX
“Texas, Our Texas”: Jan Gray,…