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Monday, July 14

9:00 PM: Blind LGBT Pride, BPI Suite

Tuesday, July 15

5:45 PM: California Caucus, Capri 107
5:45 PM: New England, Maryland, Florida Caucus, Capri 106
5:45 PM, Four Corners Caucus, (Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah), Capri 105

Wednesday, July 16

2:45 PM: GDUI Caucus, Royale 7
5:45 PM: Midsouth Caucus, Capri 107
5:45 PM: Midwest Caucus, Capri 106

Thursday, July 17

7:00 AM: New York (Members Only), Skybox 206
7:00 AM: Washington State Breakfast (WCB members only), Capri 114
5:45 PM:…

Show your support for ACB in one or more of these ways:

Convention Sponsorships:

Stop by ACB / HumanWare  Registration in Capri 103 and become an individual or corporate ACB Convention Sponsor.  Individual sponsorships are bronze ($25), silver ($50), gold ($100), platinum ($250), and titanium ($500); sponsors receive special ribbons to wear on their convention badges, and are recognized both in general session and in the newspaper.

For information on corporate sponsorships, including pearl, coral, topaz, onyx, sapphire, ruby, emerald, diamond and double…

ACB Sponsors:  

  • Monday, July 14, Maxi-Aids
  • Tuesday, July 15, HIMS, Inc.

Stop by the ACB Convention Café to grab a quick cup of coffee, pastry, sandwich, salad or snack as you rush from one meeting to another or as you head out on a tour.  Meet at the Café to visit with friends or just rest a while between activities.  Located in Grande C, hours and specials to be announced in the newspaper.

The Communication Center is in Capri 111 on the first floor of the Riviera and is open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday, July 12 through Thursday, July 17.  This is where you can place ads in the paper, make braille or print copies, or volunteer to help produce the newspaper.
 
Convention Newspaper: This year's newspaper is "The Real Deal Review."  It is published each day, Saturday through Thursday, in braille and large print; pick up a copy at the Information Desk.  The paper is also available on the acbconvention email list and via…

Sponsored by HumanWare and Vanda Pharmaceuticals

Registration is located in Capri 103 on the first floor of the Riviera.  Hours are:

  • Thursday, July 10(pre-reg pick-up only): 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Friday to Sunday, July 11 to 13: 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Monday, July 14: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday to Thursday, July 15 to 17 - 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
  • Friday, July 18: 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM

When you register, you will receive your convention ID badge, program, and goody bag filled with information and surprises.…

ACB convention attendees will be staying in the Monte Carlo or Monaco Towers.  These are the two closest towers to the meeting rooms.  The room numbering system is such that there are no duplicate room numbers.  Rooms 1501 to 2920 are in the Monte Carlo Tower and 4201 to 6407 in the Monaco Tower.  The 12th floor of the Mediterranean South Tower houses the health club.

On the first floor of the meeting area (called the convention center), you will find Grande (A through H), Royale (1 through 8), and the Capri rooms (103 through 116).  We will also be using…

Scott Bradley, Ark Animal Clinic
1651 N. Rancho, Las Vegas, NV
702-648-8583
 
Las Vegas Animal Emergency Hospital (open 24 hours)
5231 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV
 

Guide dog relief areas are built and maintained by Scoop Masters, and are located near hotel exits.  ACB volunteers and hotel staff will be happy to help you locate the areas.

It is your responsibility to relieve your dog at regular intervals.  You are expected to pick up after your dog; trash receptacles are located near relief areas for your convenience.

Should an indoor accident occur, please report it to the front desk.  Do not just walk away from or ignore an accident.  If an accident occurs in your room, you will be charged for the clean-up.

ACB Radio - ACB Radio livestreams from all general sessions on the Mainstream channel; sessions are replayed around the clock.  Some afternoon committee sessions will be streamed live or recorded for later broadcast.  The FIA Performing Arts Showcase, BOP Candidates' Forum, and ACB Banquet are also livestreamed.
 
Email list - The ACB Convention email list keeps you up-to-date on all the news.  Even if you aren't at convention, you can receive "The Real Deal Review" and all the other information.  To subscribe, go to the ACB website at …

For medical emergencies, dial 0 on a hotel phone or 911 on any other phone.  Stay calm and speak distinctly.  Give your name, exact location and a description of the emergency.  For medical care, contact:

Emergency Clinic:
Quick Care
3111 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV
Walk-In hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Phone: 702-732-7407
 
Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center
3186 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-731-8000
Open 24 hours with full emergency room.
 
CVS Pharmacy
2700 Las Vegas…