The April 29, 2021, American Council of the Blind Board of Directors meeting (via Zoom) was called to order at 8:05 PM Eastern Time by President Dan Spoone.

Trott moved and Campbell seconded a motion to adopt the agenda as presented.

Approval of the February 20, 2021 Meeting Minutes: Katie Frederick

The minutes were sent out as a part of the material for the meeting. Corrections or additions were requested.

Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act 

ACB Milestones

Exercise and Fitness for All Act of 2021 (S. 2504/H.R. 4756)

Reminder: Convention Survey Closes August 31

One of ACB’s legislative imperatives this year is the Disability Access to Transportation Act (DATA) (H.R. 1697/S. 2038). Among other things, this legislation will create a one-stop para transit pilot program, require the completion of the Public Rights of Way Accessibility Guidelines, provide greater funding for transportation grants, and improve the DOT complaint process.

The Tokyo Paralympic Games begin on August 24th. Below, you can find information on how to access audio description, as well as other important details about the Paralympics. For more information about the Paralympics, including a programing schedule, visit: https://tinyurl.com/6sd5pjez.  

Ahead of this Sunday’s vote, tune into ACB Media 10 to hear a reading of the proposed amendments to ACB’s constitution and bylaws addressing remote meeting and remote voting. This segment is now playing on rotation for those who are interested in hearing them read aloud. Listen your device or visit www.acbmedia.org/streams.

At the conclusion of regular business at the ACB conference and convention on July 23, 2021, it was moved, seconded, and adopted as follows:

60 for 60 Campaign

Durward K. McDaniel Ambassador Award: Allan Peterson

The Durward K. McDaniel Ambassador Award is given in recognition of a blind person who may or may not be a member of a blindness organization but who has, through his or her personal characteristics and activities, unrelated to his/her employment, contributed most to the acceptance and understanding of blind people as capable, contributing members of the community.

Presented to Allan Peterson in recognition of his many years of service to ACB and numerous other community organizations.