2015 Sponsor Information and Opportunities

American Council of the Blind
54th Annual Conference and Convention
Sheraton Dallas, Dallas TX
July 3 — 11, 2015

Sponsor Information and Opportunities

The 2015 conference and convention of the American Council of the Blind (ACB) will be held in Dallas, Texas July 3 — 11, 2015.

Approximately 1,200 people are expected to attend this conference from across the United States and from several foreign countries. Hundreds of people from around the world will listen to live broadcasts from the conference on ACB's Internet radio service or via telephone. Countless others will read the conference program and conference newspaper on the ACB website and on ACB email lists.

Who are these people? They are blind and visually impaired entrepreneurs, students, teachers, rehabilitation professionals, attorneys, musicians, parents and grandparents. They are people looking for work and people who use all kinds of adaptive technology; people who are interested in large print, digital and braille products; elderly people who are just learning to live with vision loss; and young people attending college and just starting new careers. They are sighted spouses, family members and friends, and sighted professionals who work in the field of vision loss.

BE IN THE SPOTLIGHT
BECOME A 2015 ACB CONFERENCE SPONSOR

Our 2015 sponsor packages are overflowing with opportunities for you to share your message with conference attendees AND with people all around the world. They are packed with premiums that let everyone know of your generosity and support.

ALL sponsors receive:

Thank-you's on ACB Radio
Thank-you's on the ACB website
Verbal acknowledgment in all general sessions
Listing on giant sponsor board(s) at the conference
inclusion in list of sponsors to be placed in all registration bags and posted on convention email lists
Special thanks in the official conference and convention program (if confirmed by June 1)
Company name printed on conference T-shirt (if confirmed by June 1)
Acknowledgment in the daily conference and convention newspaper
Special signage on exhibit booths reserved by conference sponsors

But that's not all! Look over the sponsorship packages below; each one is brimming with premiums. Select those that best fit your needs. Sponsor two or more events or services and receive the premiums for the package represented by your total dollar amount.

DOUBLE DIAMOND PACKAGE — $25,000

Logo and link to your website on the ACB home page AND the official conference sponsor page through March 31, 2016
Color ad on outside back cover of the official conference program (or equivalent prominent advertising if not available)
Official conference T-shirt (your logo on front of shirt; deadline June 1)
75-word conference newspaper ad (6 issues)
10-minute feature on ACB Radio Mainstream (ALL general sessions)
Complimentary meeting room for your workshop, seminar or reception (audio/visual not included)
Prominent display of your name and/or logo in ALL general sessions
15-minute presentation by your representative at Sunday evening keynote general session
Complimentary exhibit booth and 8 conference registrations
Complimentary table for 8 at the conference banquet (your logo and name on table)
Special acknowledgments (see above)

Double Diamond Options (your choice)

Crown jewel sponsor (your name is everywhere! Includes but not limited to complimentary registration bag insert for all attendees, your name and logo on conference registration badges, and special thanks at ALL conference events)
ACB conference banquet (your logo on all banquet tickets; 2 seats at head table for your representatives; special thanks at banquet; collectible favors including your logo for all banquet attendees);
help defray ticket costs for banquet attendees (if confirmed by May 15)
Any combination of other sponsorships to equal $25,00

DIAMOND PACKAGE — $20,000

Logo and link to your website from the ACB home page AND the official conference sponsor page through December 31, 2015
Color ad on inside front cover of the official conference program (or equivalent prominent advertising if not available)
75-word conference newspaper ad (6 issues)
10-minute feature on ACB Radio Mainstream (ALL general sessions)
Complimentary meeting room for your workshop, seminar or reception (audio/visual not included)
Prominent display of your name in ALL general sessions
10-minute presentation by your representative at Sunday evening keynote general session
Complimentary exhibit booth and 6 conference registrations
8 complimentary tickets to conference banquet
Special acknowledgments (see above)

Diamond Options (your choice)

Off-site ACB educational and recreational events. If confirmed by May 15 (your logo on all event tickets; your name on all event descriptions in pre-registration materials and in the official program);
Help defray ticket costs for off-site events (if confirmed by May 15) Note: Use this link to see photos of some 2014 Tours.
Conference participation and development training for future leaders and young professionals (your logo on special ribbons worn by participants throughout the week; special thanks at all related events)
Any combination of other sponsorships to equal $20,000

EMERALD PACKAGE — $15,000

Logo and link to your website from the ACB home page through Sept. 30, 2015 AND from the official conference sponsor page through Dec. 31, 2015
Color ad on inside back cover in the official conference program (or equivalent prominent advertising if not available)
75-word conference newspaper ad (3 issues)
10-minute feature on ACB Radio Mainstream (Monday through Thursday)
Complimentary meeting room for your workshop, seminar or reception (audio/visual not included)
Prominent display of your name and/or logo in ALL general sessions
15-minute presentation by your representative in one morning general session
Complimentary exhibit booth and 4 conference registrations
6 complimentary tickets to conference banquet
Special acknowledgments (see above)

Emerald Options (your choice)

Audio/visual services (special thanks in all sessions utilizing the service)
Your day at the conference (recognitions and announcements at all events throughout your special day)
Conference registration (your logo on all on-line registration pages; your sign over on-site registration area)
Any combination of other sponsorships to equal $15,000

RUBY PACKAGE - $10,000

Logo and link to your website from ACB sponsor page through Dec. 31, 2015
Color ad on inside front page in the official conference program (or equivalent prominent advertising if not available)
75-word conference newspaper ad (3 issues)
10-minute feature (3 mornings) on ACB Radio Mainstream
Prominent display of your name and/or logo in ALL general sessions
10-minute presentation by your representative in one morning general session
3 complimentary conference registrations
4 complimentary tickets to conference banquet
Special acknowledgments (see above)

Ruby Options (your choice)

Official sponsor of ALL general sessions
ACB Radio worldwide broadcast (all general sessions AND selected afternoon programs, PLUS selected round-the-clock replays and post-conference archives)
Conference volunteer services (your logo on training materials, recognition certificates, and sign or banner displayed above desk; telephone answered with your name)
Information Desk (your sign displayed at desk throughout conference; telephone answered with your name)
Official conference program (all formats; deadline June 1)
Any combination of other sponsorships to equal $10,000

ONYX PACKAGE — $5,000

Your name and/or logo on ACB website sponsor page through Dec. 31, 2015
Half-page black-and-white ad in the official conference program
50-word conference newspaper ad (3 issues)
10-minute feature (one morning on ACB Radio Mainstream)
Special acknowledgments (see above)

Onyx Options (your choice)

Conference Exhibit Hall (your sign at hall entrance)
Conference newspaper (6 days in braille, large print and electronic formats; your name and logo on the front page of every issue, PLUS your 75-word ad each issue)
Interpreter services for deaf-blind attendees
ACB Walk (your logo on walk giveaways and displayed prominently at walk registration site)
ACB Radio general session broadcasts PLUS round-the-clock replays AND post-conference archives
ACB Radio Afternoon Broadcasts (selected afternoon programs, PLUS replays and post-conference archives)
ACB Auction (your name and/or logo on all bidder number cards, item lists (braille, large print and electronic), auction cash-and-carry menus, and auction webpage)
ACB Caf`e (grab-and-go food service near meetings; your sign displayed and your name on menus)
ACB Marketplace (your name on sign and in program and newspaper references to Marketplace)
Performing Arts Showcase (outstanding live event presented by blind musicians)
Kids Explorers Club (a week of educational field trips, movies, games, crafts; ages 6 to 12)
Any combination of other sponsorships to equal $5,000

TOPAZ PACKAGE - $2,500

Your name and/or logo on ACB website convention sponsor page through Sept. 30, 2015
Quarter-page black-and-white ad in the official conference program
50-word conference newspaper ad (3 issues)
Special acknowledgments (see above)

Topaz Options (your choice)

International events
Guide dog play area (approximately 200 guide dogs)
ACB Life Member Reception
Recreation Zone (activities exploring sports and healthy leisure options for all ages)
Exhibit Hall Guide (braille, large print and electronic formats; your name and/or logo on front page; deadline June 15)
Women's programming (workshops, exercise and wellness programs, Women's Circle peer support session)
Any combination of other sponsorships to equal $2,500

CORAL PACKAGE — $2,000

Your name and/or logo on ACB website convention sponsor page through August 31, 2015
Quarter-page black-and-white ad in the official conference program
50-word conference newspaper ad (2 issues)
Special acknowledgments (see above)

Coral Options (your choice)

Official sponsor of one general session
Conference home page on ACB website (your name and logo displayed prominently on the first page of the 2015 conference web pages through July 31, 2015)
Audio-described movie
Reception for outstanding blind students
Durward K. McDaniel First-timers Reception
Any two Pearl sponsorships to equal $2,000

PEARL PACKAGE — $1,000

Your name and/or logo on ACB website convention sponsor page through July 31, 2015
50-word conference newspaper ad (1 issue)
Special acknowledgments (see above)

Pearl Options (your choice)

Affiliate Presidents' Seminar
Orientation dinner for outstanding blind students
Advocacy training workshop
Information access workshop
ACB Caf`e Day (your name and logo on discount coupons placed in all registration bags for your special day)
Environmental access seminar
One high-traffic conference general information page on website (your choice, subject to availability; through July 31, 2015)
Health and wellness workshop
Public relations seminar
Sponsor an outstanding blind student
Career development workshop
Student luncheon
High-tech workshop
Affiliate and chapter development seminar

Don't see exactly what you want to sponsor? We can develop a custom package to fit your needs.

For more information, contact Margarine Beaman, Advertising and Sponsorship Coordinator, at [email protected], or call (512) 921-1625.