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The 2019 ACB Candidates Forum is Just Around the Corner!

2019 is a pivotal year for the ACB because we will be holding elections for officers, and with several officers leaving the Board, there will be change. During the next several weeks, you will have several opportunities to get to know those candidates who have announced their candidacy to serve as an Officer of the ACB. One is the ACB Candidates page which is posted at http://acb.org/2019-acb-candidates. Your next opportunity will be the 2019 ACB Candidates Forum which will take place on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 beginning at 9 PM Eastern/6 PM Pacific. Come and meet the candidates,; hear their answers to questions forwarded from the BOP and from ACB members; and ask questions of your own. You can join online via the Zoom Conference app using your computer or mobile device, or you can listen via ACB Radio or by phone. Here’s what you need to know to join the conversation.   Date, Time and Location Wednesday, June 19, 2019 9:00 PM Eastern/6:00 PM Pacific Duration – Approximately 90 minutes Where – ACB Radio, by phone and online; see below for details.   Listening via ACB Radio The ACB Candidates Forum will be live streamed on Live Event. You can access ACB Radio online at https://www.acbradio.org, via ACBLink, via your Alexa smart speaker or by phone through Audio Now. For more instructions on using ACB Radio, visit https://www.acbradio.org. If you join by ACB Radio, you will not be able to interact on air, but you can email questions to candidates@acb.org. In order to be accepted, your question must address a specific candidate or the candidates in general and must pertain to blindness-related or ACB-related business. You must also provide your full name and the state where you reside.   Joining by Phone If you wish to join by phone, you may do so, either to listen or to comment. Here are the dialing instructions: Dial - 669-900-6833, and Enter meeting ID: 3014709862# When dialing in by phone, keep the following commands in mind:  *6 is a toggle  that mutes and unmutes your line. *9 toggles between raising your hand to ask a question and lowering your hand. – If you want to ask a question, you need to raise your hand.   Joining the Candidates Forum Online Join the Candidates Forum online or using your smartphone using Zoom. If you have never joined a Zoom meeting, you will need to install Zoom software or the Zoom mobile app. The process is simple and free. Here are instructions to guide you on your way:   Installing Zoom Using a computer – Browse to https://zoom.us and download the Zoom Launcher. Once you install the Zoom Launcher, you will be able to enter Zoom meetings. For your mobile phone – You can download the Zoom Cloud app from the Apple App Store or from the Google Play Store. You can also install the zoom app automatically when you attempt to join the Zoom meeting directly at the time you join the meeting.   Joining the ACB Candidates Forum Online Joining from a smartphone or tablet: Open the Zoom app and join the meeting with the meeting ID number 3014709862. Joining from a Computer (2 options): Option 1 – Go to https://www.zoom.us/join and enter the meeting ID number 3014709862 . Option 2 - Click this link: https://zoom.us/j/3014709862.   For Technical Assistance If you are unable to join the meeting through any of the modes described above, send an email to Larry Turnbull at lturnbull@acb.org. Larry will not be able to respond once the meeting gets under way, so keep the ACB Radio and phone information handy as these options are almost always available—even if the technology is struggling.   Not Your Last Chance Although we want you to join the conversation on June 19, you will have additional opportunities to meet the candidates. You can check out the candidate statements on the ACB Candidates Page by visiting http://acb.org/2019-acb-candidates.  You can also attend the ACB Candidates Town Hall Meeting, which is scheduled for Wednesday, July 10, beginning at 7:15 Eastern Time in Convention Center, Lilac Ballroom South.

2014 Presidents' Meeting Agenda

American Council of the Blind
2014 Presidents' Meeting Agenda

Dates: Saturday and Sunday, February 22 and 23

Saturday

11:00 AM:

  • Opening Remarks - Kim Charlson, President, Watertown, MA
  • Meeting Logistics: Melanie Brunson, ACB Executive Director, Arlington, VA

11:10 AM:

  • Self-Introduction of Attendees

11:20 AM:

Looking Ahead to a New Year and the 2017 Legislative Seminar

The final days of 2016 are upon us, and it has given us much time at the American Council of the Blind to reflect on the events of recent years, and to focus our attention on the New Year, in search of greater opportunity for all Americans who are blind and visually impaired.  In mapping out our agenda for the 115th Congress and new Administration, we have actively been engaging with leaders in our community to identify areas where we can achieve the greatest impact, while also knowing that there will need to be particular focus on building and strengthening our relationships with new influ

2017 Legislative Seminar Agenda

American Council of the Blind

2017 Legislative Seminar

Agenda

 

Monday, February 27, 2017

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

 

9:00 – 9:30 a.m.  

Introductions and Charting our Legislative Course 

Kim Charlson, President, American Council of the Blind (ACB) 

 

9:30 – 9:35 a.m.  

Special Thanks and Sponsors Welcome

Eric Bridges, Executive Director, ACB

 

9:35 – 9:55 a.m.  

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New! Braille+ (TM) Mobile Manager

Braille+ from APH is a powerful, flexible, and easy-to-use mobile manager designed specifically for users who are blind or visually impaired.

Held in your hand like a PDA or used on your lap or desk like a laptop, Braille+ can help you:

- Stay connected by using its web browser, wireless capability, podcasts, RSS, and email

- Manage appointments with its calendar and address book

- Type in the word processor

- Record lectures or journal events

Keeping Your Affiliate Legal

Keeping Your Affiliate Legal; Protect Your 501(c)(3) Status
 
Why be a 501(c)(3)?

  • All state, special interest, and chapter affiliates will benefit from a 501(c)(3) non-profit exemption.  A 501(c)(3) will exempt an organization from federal income taxes.

 Is your affiliate a valid 501(c)(3)?

2015 Legislative Seminar Agenda

Monday, February 23, 2015
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 
9:00 – 9:45 a.m.   Introductions and Teeing Up the Day’s Events
Kim Charlson, President, American Council of the Blind (ACB)
Eric Bridges, Director of External Relations and Policy, ACB
 
9:45 – 10:45 a.m.  Legislative Imperatives I and II:  
Imperative I: H.R. 729, Medicare Demonstration of Coverage for Low Vision Devices Act of 2015
/LILVdevice

2017 ACB Legislative Imperatives

2017 ACB Legislative Imperatives
 
The American Council of the Blind (ACB) is the nation’s leading grassroots consumer organization for individuals who are blind and visually impaired.  With 70 state and special interest affiliates across the country, ACB is committed to promoting independence and opportunity for Americans who are blind, and ACB stands committed to advocacy that lifts up our values. 
 

2015 ACB Presidents' Meeting Agenda Sunday, February 22

8:00 AM: Registration
 
9:00 AM: Opening Remarks – Kim Charlson, President, Watertown, MA; & Meeting Logistics: Melanie Brunson, ACB Executive Director, Arlington, VA
 
9:15 AM: Self-Introduction of Attendees
 
9:45 AM: Paths for Delivering Our ACB Message
Live on ACB Radio: Rick Morin, Waltham, MA, and Brian Charlson, Watertown, MA, Hosts of the Yin Yang Show on ACB Radio Interactive and Broadcasters for the 2015 ACB Mid-Year Meetings

2017 Presidents' Meeting Agenda

American Council of the Blind
2017 Presidents' Meeting Agenda
 
Sunday, February 26
President’s Ballroom
 
8:00 AM: Registration
 
9:00 AM: Opening Remarks – Kim Charlson, ACB President, Watertown, MA; & Meeting Logistics: Eric Bridges, ACB Executive Director, Alexandria, VA
 
9:10 AM: Self-Introduction of Attendees