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Summary of 2016 Resolutions

 

Resolution 2016-01

ACB’s Imperatives Regarding Audio Description, Accessible Video Equipment, and the CVAA

 

Whereas, the historic Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA) and its implementing regulations promise a revolution in the use and enjoyment of digital TV through audio description and accessible video equipment; and

Board of Publications Meeting Minutes for November 7, 2017

Call to Order/Introductions

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ron Brooks at 9:02 PM on November 7, 2017.
Members Present: Ron Brooks, Chair; Deb Lewis; Susan Glass; Paul Edwards; Donna Brown.
ACB Employees and Contractors Present: Larry Turnbull; Sharon Lovering.
Ex officio members present: Kim Charlson, ACB President; Katie Frederick, Public Relations; Bob Hachey, Listserv Manager.

Board of Publications Meeting Minutes for September 5, 2017

Call to Order/Introductions

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ron Brooks at 9:06 p.m. on September 5, 2017.
Members present: Ron Brooks, Chair; Deb Lewis; Susan Glass; Paul Edwards; Donna Brown.
ACB employees and contractors present: Larry Turnbull; Jo Lynn Bailey-Page; Sharon Lovering.
Ex officio members present: Kim Charlson, ACB president; David Trott, ACB treasurer; Katie Frederick,

Board of Publications Meeting Minutes for June 6, 2017

Call to Order/Introductions

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ron Brooks at 9:06 PM on June 6, 2017.
Members Present: Ron Brooks, Chair; Deb Lewis; Doug Powell; Susan Glass. Paul Edwards was absent.
ACB Employees and Contractors Present: Sharon Lovering; Larry Turnbull.
Ex Officio members present: Katie Frederick, Board Liaison; Denise Colley, Past BOP Chair; Bob Hachey, email list moderator.

Board of Publications Meeting Minutes for April 4, 2017

Call to Order/Introductions

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ron Brooks at 9:03 PM on April 4, 2017.
Members Present: Ron Brooks, Chair; Deb Lewis; Doug Powell; Susan Glass; Paul Edwards.
ACB Employees and Contractors Present: Sharon Lovering; Larry Turnbull.
Ex Officio members present: Kim Charlson, ACB President; Carla Ruschival, Goal One/Social Media; Katie Frederick, Board Liaison.

Board of Publications Meeting Minutes for March 7, 2017

Call to Order/Introductions

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ron Brooks at 9:03 PM on March 7, 2017.
Members Present: Ron Brooks, Chair; Deb Lewis; Doug Powell; and Paul Edwards.
ACB Employees and Contractors Present: Sharon Lovering; Larry Turnbull.
Ex Officio members present: Carla Ruschival, Goal One Chair; Bob Hachey, Email List Moderator; Katie Frederick, Board Liaison.

Board of Publications Meeting Minutes for January 3, 2017

Call to Order/Introductions

The meeting was called to order by Chair Ron Brooks at 9:04 PM on January 3, 2017.
Members Present: Ron Brooks, Chair; Susan Glass; Deb Lewis; Doug Powell; Paul Edwards.
ACB Employees and Contractors Present: Sharon Lovering; Larry Turnbull.
Ex Officio members present: Kim Charlson, President; Carla Ruschival, Goal One Chair.
Other Participants: Sue Ammeter; Ken Stewart.

Constitution and Bylaws (amended 2018)

American Council
of the Blind, Inc.
Constitution and Bylaws

(As amended through the 2018 National Conference and Convention)

American Council of the Blind
1703 N. Beauregard St.
Suite 420
Alexandria, VA 22311

(202) 467-5081
1-800-424-8666
www.acb.org

Table of Contents

Article I Name
Article II Purpose
Article III Membership, Voting and Dues
Article IV Officers
Article V Publications Board
Article VI Powers and Duties of the Conference and Convention, the Officers, the Board of Directors and Committees
Article VII Affiliate Relations

American Council of the Blind, Inc.

Bylaws

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The 2019 ACB Candidates Forum is Just Around the Corner!

2019 is a pivotal year for the ACB because we will be holding elections for officers, and with several officers leaving the Board, there will be change. During the next several weeks, you will have several opportunities to get to know those candidates who have announced their candidacy to serve as an Officer of the ACB. One is the ACB Candidates page which is posted at http://acb.org/2019-acb-candidates. Your next opportunity will be the 2019 ACB Candidates Forum which will take place on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 beginning at 9 PM Eastern/6 PM Pacific. Come and meet the candidates,; hear their answers to questions forwarded from the BOP and from ACB members; and ask questions of your own. You can join online via the Zoom Conference app using your computer or mobile device, or you can listen via ACB Radio or by phone. Here’s what you need to know to join the conversation.   Date, Time and Location Wednesday, June 19, 2019 9:00 PM Eastern/6:00 PM Pacific Duration – Approximately 90 minutes Where – ACB Radio, by phone and online; see below for details.   Listening via ACB Radio The ACB Candidates Forum will be live streamed on Live Event. You can access ACB Radio online at https://www.acbradio.org, via ACBLink, via your Alexa smart speaker or by phone through Audio Now. For more instructions on using ACB Radio, visit https://www.acbradio.org. If you join by ACB Radio, you will not be able to interact on air, but you can email questions to [email protected]. In order to be accepted, your question must address a specific candidate or the candidates in general and must pertain to blindness-related or ACB-related business. You must also provide your full name and the state where you reside.   Joining by Phone If you wish to join by phone, you may do so, either to listen or to comment. Here are the dialing instructions: Dial - 669-900-6833, and Enter meeting ID: 3014709862# When dialing in by phone, keep the following commands in mind:  *6 is a toggle  that mutes and unmutes your line. *9 toggles between raising your hand to ask a question and lowering your hand. – If you want to ask a question, you need to raise your hand.   Joining the Candidates Forum Online Join the Candidates Forum online or using your smartphone using Zoom. If you have never joined a Zoom meeting, you will need to install Zoom software or the Zoom mobile app. The process is simple and free. Here are instructions to guide you on your way:   Installing Zoom Using a computer – Browse to https://zoom.us and download the Zoom Launcher. Once you install the Zoom Launcher, you will be able to enter Zoom meetings. For your mobile phone – You can download the Zoom Cloud app from the Apple App Store or from the Google Play Store. You can also install the zoom app automatically when you attempt to join the Zoom meeting directly at the time you join the meeting.   Joining the ACB Candidates Forum Online Joining from a smartphone or tablet: Open the Zoom app and join the meeting with the meeting ID number 3014709862. Joining from a Computer (2 options): Option 1 – Go to https://www.zoom.us/join and enter the meeting ID number 3014709862 . Option 2 - Click this link: https://zoom.us/j/3014709862.   For Technical Assistance If you are unable to join the meeting through any of the modes described above, send an email to Larry Turnbull at [email protected]. Larry will not be able to respond once the meeting gets under way, so keep the ACB Radio and phone information handy as these options are almost always available—even if the technology is struggling.   Not Your Last Chance Although we want you to join the conversation on June 19, you will have additional opportunities to meet the candidates. You can check out the candidate statements on the ACB Candidates Page by visiting http://acb.org/2019-acb-candidates.  You can also attend the ACB Candidates Town Hall Meeting, which is scheduled for Wednesday, July 10, beginning at 7:15 Eastern Time in Convention Center, Lilac Ballroom South.

December 6, 2016 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes

Call to Order/Introductions

The meeting was called to order by Chair Ron Brooks at 9:05 PM on December 6, 2016.
Members Present: Ron Brooks, Chair; Susan Glass; Deb Lewis; Doug Powell. Paul Edwards had an excused absence.
ACB Employees and Contractors Present: Sharon Lovering.
Ex Officio members present: Kim Charlson, President; Bob Hachey, Email List Moderator; Katie Frederick, Board Liaison. Carla Ruschival, Goal One Chair; Denise Colley, past BOP Chair.

November 1, 2016 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes

Call to Order/Introductions

The meeting was called to order by Chair Ron Brooks at 9:04 PM on November 1, 2016.
Members Present: Ron Brooks, Chair; Susan Glass; Paul Edwards; Deb Lewis; Doug Powell.
ACB Employees and Contractors Present: Sharon Lovering
Ex Officio members present: Kim Charlson, President; Bob Hachey, Email List Moderator; Katie Frederick, Board Liaison; Denise Colley, past BOP Chair.

October 4, 2016 Board of Publications Meeting Minutes

Call to Order/Introductions

The meeting was called to order by Chair Ron Brooks at 9:02 PM on October 4, 2016.
Members Present: Ron Brooks, Chair; Susan Glass; Paul Edwards; Deb Lewis; Doug Powell.
ACB Employees and Contractors Present: Sharon Lovering; Larry Turnbull
Ex Officio members present: Kim Charlson, President; Carla Ruschival, Goal One Chair; Bob Hachey, Email List Moderator; Katie Frederick,Public Relations.