President: Kim Charlson, Watertown, MA
First Vice President: Jeff Thom, Sacramento, CA
Second Vice President: John McCann, Tucson, AZ
Secretary: Ray Campbell, Glen Ellyn, IL
Treasurer: Carla Ruschival, Louisville, KY
Immediate Past President: Mitch Pomerantz, Pasadena, CA

Directors:

Jeff Bishop, Tucson, AZ
Berl Colley, Lacey, WA
Sara Conrad, Madison, WI
Katie Frederick, Worthington, OH
Michael Garrett, Missouri City, TX
George Holliday, Philadelphia, PA
Allan Peterson, Horace, ND
Patrick Sheehan, Silver Spring, MD
Dan…

President: Kim Charlson, Watertown, MA
First Vice President: Jeff Thom, Sacramento, CA
Second Vice President: John McCann, Tucson, AZ
Secretary: Ray Campbell, Glen Ellyn, IL
Treasurer: Carla Ruschival, Louisville, KY
Immediate Past President: Mitch Pomerantz, Pasadena, CA

Directors:

Jeff Bishop, Tucson, AZ
Berl Colley, Lacey, WA
Sara Conrad, Madison, WI
Katie Frederick, Worthington, OH
Michael Garrett, Missouri City, TX
George Holliday, Philadelphia, PA
Allan Peterson, Horace, ND
Patrick Sheehan, Silver Spring, MD
Dan…

Sponsored by National Association of Broadcasters

Visit these exciting tables full of jewelry, books, CDs, drawing tickets, and gift items.  ACB Marketplace is located in the Nicollet Ballroom Promenade.  It is open Sunday evening from 5:30 to 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday from 7:30 to 10:30 AM.

Marketplace tables are available to individuals, chapters and affiliates, MLM reps, ACB committees and others.  It's a low-cost way to share your products or raise money for your chapter or affiliate.  For more information, and to find out if any spaces are…

Exhibit Hall sponsored by Comcast

• ACB Mini Mall
• ACB Monthly Monetary Support
• Access Education
• Ai Squared
• American Printing House for the Blind
• Baum, USA
• BeSpecular
• Blind Abilities
• Blind Alive
• Brailledesign.com
• Bureau of Engraving & Printing
• Charlotte Lang
• Elegant Insights Braille Creations
• En-Vision America, Inc.
• eSight
• Friends in Art
• Guide Dogs for the Blind
• Guide Dogs of America
• Guidelights…

You will be ready for a break and a little fun after all those workshops, seminars and business meetings.  Below are some activities and events that take place at the hotel.  For more fun ideas, see 2016 Convention Tours, the Recreation Zone, and the agendas of the many affiliates and groups for more mixers, luncheons and parties.
 
Saturday, July 2
10:15 AM – 5:30 PM USS Moontype $40 ($42)
Learn about the care and feeding of marine animals on this behind-the-scenes aquarium tour.  Enjoy the touch pools.  Tour 2.5 hours.  Explore the mall…

Sponsored by Buell Fund
Chair: Oral Miller
 
Monday, July 4, 6th Floor Spin Room
5:45 PM – 7:00 PM:  Yogalates with Leslie Spoone.  Stay fit with a yoga and Pilates workout.  Open to all levels of experience.  Presenter: Leslie Spoone, Certified Aerobics Instructor and Personal Trainer, Orlando, FL.  Sponsored by WCC and Recreation Zone.
 
Thursday, July 7, 6th Floor Spin Room
5:45 PM – 7:00 PM: Yogalates with Leslie Spoone.  Stay fit with a yoga and Pilates workout.  Open to all levels of experience.  Presenter…

Important Tour Information: Please read the following information completely.  It will answer many of your tour-related questions and will help you have a more enjoyable tour experience.

1. All tours buses will load and drop off at the entrance outside Draft Media Sports Lounge.  Exit the doors across from the Front Desk, down the steps, and turn left.  Follow the sidewalk approximately 125 feet to board the buses.  If you are exiting from the Royale Pavilion, go down the steps, turn right, and down the sidewalk approximately 75 feet.
2. Bus departure…

Sponsored by Regal Cinemas

Bring the kids (ages 6 to 12) for a great week of tours and fun in the Kids’ Explorer Club.  Games, crafts, swimming, and trips; every day is packed with fun.  Breakfast, lunch and snack included.  Open Sunday from 6:30 PM until 9:00 PM, Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and on Friday from 7:00 AM until after the banquet.

Participants must register and pay the convention administrative fee before attending any events.  Discounted tickets for events may be purchased on the pre-registration form.

The Rules…

American Association of Blind Teachers

President: Kate Crohan
Program Chair: Carla Hayes
Registration: $10 ($12)
Theme: Employment Matters

Sunday, July 3
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM: AABT Breakfast / Program / Meeting $25 ($27), Greenway A.

8:00 AM: “Skills for Work That Work.”  What skills lead to successful employment?  Learn what recent research reveals.  Presenter: Dr. Tabitha Brecke, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Accommodations Specialist, Auburn University, Auburn, AL.

9:30 AM: Break

9:45 AM: AABT Business Meeting…

Career Development

Wednesday, July 6, Regency Room
7:00 AM: NIB Breakfast $10 ($15)
Join National Industries for the Blind for a discussion about employment and the AbilityOne program.

Guide Dogs

Tuesday, July 5, Regency Room
7:00 AM: Guide Dogs for the Blind Alumni Breakfast
GDB grads connect with friends and staff; those considering the guide dog lifestyle welcome.

Advocacy Issues

Monday, July 4, Great Lakes Ballroom
7:00 AM – 8:15 AM: AFB Breakfast $10 ($12)
The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) cordially…