Dear Conventioneers:

I want to welcome everyone to the 55th annual conference and convention of the American Council of the Blind, in beautiful Minneapolis, Minnesota.  I am looking forward to presiding over my third convention as president of ACB, and to speak with so many members and guests from across the country and, in fact, from around the world.

The theme of the 2016 convention is "ACB: Land of 10,000 Dreams.”  This is a great theme for this year's convention since dreams of today represent the realities for tomorrow, and that’s what our work in ACB is all…

Many, many thanks to our 2016 corporate sponsors. Their continued generous support of the American Council of the Blind and our conference and convention is sincerely appreciated.

Look for the 2016 corporate sponsors on www.acb.org, in the conference and convention program and newspaper, on ACB Radio, on the convention T-shirt, and throughout the week. Be sure to thank them personally for their generous support.

Double Diamond Sponsor:

• Google – Crown Jewel Sponsor
• Vanda Pharmaceuticals – ACB Banquet and Brenda…

Below are the links to the available formats for downloading.

The MS Word .doc format includes text to all the ads. The .pdf format includes the color photo ads.
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Are you a current or prospective business owner?
 
Join the Independent Visually Impaired Entrepreneurs (IVIE) during the 55th annual Conference and Convention of the American Council of the Blind to learn about owning your own business.

• Randolph-Sheppard Vendors of America (RSVA) and IVIE mixer

  Relax after opening general session, have a few refreshments, and mingle with friends.

  When - Sunday, July 3, 10:00 PM

  Cost - $15 pre-registration, $20 on-site

• IVIE Breakfast

  Bring your hearty appetite and creative ideas for making…

Getting Down to Business with IVIE

Healthy Living with BPI

Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss

Employment Matters

The American Association of Blind Teachers, (AABT) will present several fun and informative activities during the 55th annual American Council of the Blind Conference and Convention.

• AABT Annual Breakfast and Program
  Includes the keynote presentation, “Skills for Work That Work.” What skills lead to successful employment? What does recent research reveal? Presenter Tabitha Brecke shares her extensive findings on this topic. AABT’s business meeting will follow the program.

  When - Sunday, July 3, 8:00 - 11:00 AM

  Cost - $25 pre-registration, $28 on-site

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Join speaker and entertainer Terry Kelly at the banquet at the 55th annual Conference and Convention of the American Council of the Blind in Minneapolis, MN.
 
What is the power and poison of affirmations?
 
What is a dream adjustment; why is it important, and how do we make one?
 
Would you like to know the cure for one of the most infectious diseases?  What is your why, and how do you discover it?  Are you blind in your mind?  Would you like to know the cure?
 
What happens when you live every day in gratitude?…

The BeSpecular app is landing in the USA the first week of July and will be previewed at the 55th annual Conference and Convention of the American Council of the Blind in Minneapolis, MN!

BeSpecular is an iOS and Android app that connects you to sighted volunteers around the world.

What makes BeSpecular different from the others? Come to their free July 4 tech session and find out! They'll assist you with downloads and help you get the most out of the app.

There's also going to be a lucky draw for prizes such as Amazon, Apple and Android vouchers, as well as promo…

Attend two complimentary sessions at the American Council of the Blind Conference and Convention in Minneapolis, MN and find out.

1. Reach Out and Touch the Future!

   With the new BrailleNote Touch from Humanware, you can create professional documents, research the web, and communicate with popular apps. Use accessible third-party apps with the efficiency of KeySoft and TouchBraille.

   When - Monday, July 4, 5:45 - 7:00 PM

2. Victor Stream - A world of Books at your Fingertips!

   Everyone continues to tell us how much they love their Victor Streams!…