­For Immediate Release

Contact:
Anthony Stephens, Director of Advocacy & Governmental Affairs
(202) 467-5081
astephens@acb.org

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2018 — The Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act was signed into law by President Trump on Tuesday, October 10th. The treaty now moves to the U.S. State Department to prepare the official diplomatic documents for delivery to Geneva where it will be deposited at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) headquarters, joining the list of other ratifying countries committed to…

BOARD OF PUBLICATIONS
Meeting Minutes
February 19, 2010

These minutes were prepared from a recording of the meeting provided by Chair, Paul Edwards. 

The ACB Board of Publications met in person as part of the ACB Midyear meeting in Washington DC at approximately 7:30pm, Friday, February 19, 2010. Members present were: Paul Edwards, Marcia Dresser, Ken Stewart, Judy Jackson: Absent: Jenine Stanley; Ex oficio members present: Berl Cauley, Larry Turnbull; Absent: Michael malver. ACB Staff: Sharon Lovering. 

Adoption of Agenda: …

BOARD OF PUBLICATIONS
Meeting Minutes
January 4, 2010

The ACB Board of Publications met via teleconference at approximately 9:05pm (EST), Monday, January 4, 2010. Members present were: Paul Edwards, Marcia Dresser, Judy Jackson, Jenine Stanley, Ken Stewart; Ex Oficio Members: Larry Turnbull; Absent: Ron Milliman, Michael Malver; ACB Officers and Staff: Sharon Lovering, Earlene Hughes; Guest: Carla Ruschival. 

Agenda: 

Marcia moved to accept the revised agenda. The motion was seconded and approved. 

Minutes:…

For Immediate Release

Contact:
Anthony Stephens, Director of Advocacy & Governmental Affairs
(202) 467-5081
astephens@acb.org

WASHINGTON (Sept. 26, 2018) — The American Council of the Blind applauds the U.S. House of representatives after passage of the Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act (S. 2559) late Tuesday evening. The House vote moves the implementing legislation to the President’s desk for signage, and the treaty to the State Department for final preparation of the diplomatic papers allowing the U.S. to…

• November
• September
• July
• April
• March
• February
• …

BOARD OF PUBLICATIONS
Meeting Minutes
July 5, 2009

These minutes were prepared from a recording of the meeting provided by Chair, Paul Edwards.

The ACB Board of Publications met during the annual national convention in Orlando, Florida, Sunday, July 5, 2009 at approximately 10:25am (EDT). Members present were: Paul Edwards, Marcia Dresser, Judy Jackson, Ken Stewart; Absent: Jenine Stanley. Ex Oficio members present were: Ron Milliman; Absent: Larry turnbull. ACB Staff/Contractors present were: Sharon Lovering, Earlene Hughes. Guest: Pratik Patel.

Due to…

BOARD OF PUBLICATIONS
Meeting Minutes
September14, 2009

The ACB Board of Publications met via teleconference at approximately 9:25pm (EDT) on Monday, September 14, 2009. Members present were: Paul Edwards, Jenine Stanley, Marcia Dresser, Judy Jackson and Ken Stewart; Ex Oficio Members present: Ron Milliman, Larry Turnbull and Michael Malver; ACB Staff present: Sharon Lovering.

Agenda:

Ken moved to adopt the amended agenda as presented. The motion was seconded and adopted.

Minutes:

Paul will resend the July…

BOARD OF PUBLICATIONS
Meeting Minutes
April 6, 2009

The ACB Board of Publications met via teleconference on April 6, 2009 at approximately 9:05pm (EDT). Members present were: Paul Edwards, Jenine Stanley, Marcia Dresser, Judy Jackson and Ken Stewart. Ex oficio members present were: Barry Levine; absent, Ron Milliman. ACB Staff and volunteers present were: Sharon Lovering and Larry Turnbull.

Agenda:

Ken moved to approve the amended agenda as proposed. The motion was seconded and approved.

Minutes:

Judy moved…

BOARD OF PUBLICATIONS
Meeting Minutes
March 2, 2009

The ACB Board of Publications met via teleconference on March 2, 2009 at approximately 9:05pm (EST). Members present were: Paul Edwards, Jenine Stanley, Marcia Dresser, Judy Jackson and Ken Stewart. Ex oficio members present were: Barry Levine and Ron Milliman. ACB Staff and volunteers present were: Sharon Lovering and Carla Ruschival.

Convention Workshop:

Carla Ruschival spoke to the BOP about availability of time slots for workshops during the national convention. Jenine moved that the…