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You can begin by reserving your room at the Holiday Inn National Airport and completing your registration form. You may register online, by phone or e-mail. This year’s schedule is a bit different than in past years, so please seehttps://register.acb.org/ for more information.
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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.
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; Protect Your 501(c)(3) Status
Why be a 501(c)(3)?
Is your affiliate a valid 501(c)(3)?
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
http://acb.org/LILVdevice
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.
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
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
In November of 2008, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) promulgated a regulation that has had a detrimental impact on the lives of countless individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
Ratification of the Marrakesh Treaty
Legislative Imperative
Background
Secure Independence for Seniors and Medicare Beneficiaries
Legislative Imperative
Background
Safeguarding Services and
Programs for the Blind
Legislative Imperative