Arizona Council of the Blind, Inc.
3124 E. Roosevelt St., Ste. 4
Phoenix, AZ 85008-5088
(602) 273-1510 888/273-1510
Arizona Council of the Blind, Incorporated June 1, 1971
Statewide affiliate of the:
American Council of the Blind, Inc.
2200 Wilson Blvd.,
Suite 650
Arlington, VA 22201.
(202) 467-5081 (800) 424-8666
Fax: (703) 465-5085
The Arizona Council of the Blind is a nonprofit IRS exempt organization made up of blind, visually impaired, and sighted Arizonans, with a broad diversity of occupations and professions. Primary focus is on blindness-related issues - especially on dealing effectively with the challenges of daily living, whether a person be a child or adult, regardless of the cause of sight impairment. Members enthusiastically support furtherance of the organization and the mission to:
Become a Member of the Arizona Council of the Blind or Renew Your Membership.
The Arizona Council of the Blind is an all volenteer organization Supporting the blind of Arizona. If you would like to help support the work and actions of AzCB you can use PayPal to make a Tax Deductable Donation.
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NEW SUPPORT GROUPS beginning February 18, 2012 For anyone affected by vision loss, BLIND, or VISION IMPAIRED
Sponsored by the Foundation Fighting Blindness
WHERE: Glendale main library, (Glendale, AZ)
5959 W Brown St, LARGE meeting room
DAY: Saturdays
TIMES 1:30p-3:00p
DATES: Feb 18, Mar 17, April 21, May 19..to continue indefinitely
Contact: Anne Johnson 602.377.8210 or aj6451@gmail.com
2012 AzCB Conference and Convention
Mark your calendar so you can plan an enjoyable weekend or mini-vacation In Tucson, Arizona. You can combine information gathering on blindness or visual impairment resources with attending outings that are being planned or with just taking pleasure in using the amenities of the hotel.
Dates and Location
The Arizona Council of the Blind is delighted to announce that our 2012 AzCB Conference and Convention will take place from April 19 to 21, 2012, at the Doubletree by Hilton in Tucson, which is located at 445 South Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711. The direct reservation line is 1-800-222- 8733.
For the early arrivers, there will be options for social activities at the Gas Light Theater on Thursday Evening, which is being arranged by the Southern Arizona Chapter. In the hotel, the AzCB hospitality suite will be open so you can chat with other guests and AzCB Officers and Directors.
On Friday morning, there is a continental breakfast followed by the general session, a luncheon and informational programs and workshops. On Friday evening, you will appreciate the highly anticipated AzCB annual Awards and Scholarship Banquet.
After the breakfast and the business meetings on Saturday morning, you may explore Tucson or participate in other planned activities.
Registration will be open January 1, 2012.
Don’t Wait! Register Before April 1 and Save!
Watch this Web Site for more information about the Convention, including links to additional details about the program. As details, i.e. transportation, fees for events, etc, are available the website will be updated. You may also request an information packet by mail or by calling us at (602) 273-1510.
The Arizona Council of the Blind (AzCB) is offering two scholarships in 2012.
The John Van Landingham and the Frank Kells, these awards are named in memory of two outstanding AzCB leaders.
Each, valued at $2000, will be awarded to a legally blind Arizona resident who will be attending college full-time in the fall of 2012.
Scholarships will be presented at the Awards Banquet of the 2012 AzCB Convention, Friday evening,April 20. Recipients are expected to attend; a small travel subsidy will be offered to help defray expenses.
An online application form can be filled out at
Application is Here.
The deadline to apply is March 1, 2012. Please pass on this information.
Questions can be emailed to scholarship@azcb.org or phoned to 602-300-1275.
Thank you,
Gail Wilt
Scholarship Committee Chairperson
Dates, Location and an Exciting Program
The Arizona Council of the Blind is excited to announce that our 2012 AzCB Conference and Convention will take place
from April 19-21, 2012,
at the Doubletree by Hilton Tucson - Reid Park,
445 South Alvernon Way,
Tucson, AZ 85711,
Direct line - 520.323.5202,
Fax - 520.323.5223.
For early arrivers there will be options for a social activity on Thursday Evening, sponsored by the Southern Arizona Chapter or a “fireside” chat with Board Members. In addition there will be informational programs and workshops offered on Friday. On Friday Evening, there will be the AzCB annual Awards and Scholarship Banquet. On Saturday the AzCB Annual Membership meeting will be held. This year we need to select a new Secretary and our President is up for reelection. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to have a say in how the organization grows.
Registration will be open January 1, 2012 Don’t Wait! – Register Before April 1 and Save!
Hotel registration arrangements should also be made at that time. Rate per room is $105.00 plus tax.
For more information about the Convention, including links to additional details about the program and our on-line registration form, go to http://www.azcb.org . As details, i.e. transportation, fees for events, etc, are available the website will be updated. You may also request an information packet by mail or by calling us at (602) 273-1510.
Sharon Carpenter
2012 AzCB Convention Coordinator
carpensharon@yahoo.com
602-472-8704
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