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Janet Dickelman, Chair, St. Paul, MN
Margarine Beaman, Austin, TX
Sally Benjamin, Tallahassee, FL
Michael Fulghum, Hermitage, TN
Vicky Prahin, Columbus, OH
Bruce Radtke, Bellingham, WA
Michael Smitherman, Jackson, MS
Carla Ruschival, Officer Liaison, Louisville, KY
Lane Waters, Staff Liaison, Minneapolis, MN
6:30 PM: Entertainment: Jan Gray, Saginaw, TX
Kim Charlson, Chair, Watertown, MA
Becky Collier, Garland, TX
Janet Dickelman, St. Paul, MN
Marlaina Lieberg, Burien, WA
Jeff Thom, Sacramento, CA
Cindy Van Winkle, Bremerton, WA
Melanie Brunson, Staff Liaison, Arlington, VA
Janet Dickelman, Chair, St. Paul, MN
Margarine Beaman, Austin, TX
Sally Benjamin, Tallahassee, FL
Michael Fulghum, Hermitage, TN
Vicky Prahin, Columbus, OH
Bruce Radtke, Bellingham, WA
Michael Smitherman, Jackson, MS
Carla Ruschival, Officer Liaison, Louisville, KY
Lane Waters, Staff Liaison, Minneapolis, MN
Entries in this program give day, time, and location for each event. Descriptions, presenters, and ticket prices are shown when applicable. If a group is holding all of its events in the same room on a given day, that room name appears on the line beside the day and date. If a group is holding more than one event on a given day, and those events are in different rooms, the location for the first event is shown beside the day and date. Subsequent rooms are shown beside the events.
Chair: Jeff Thom
Stuart Swartz, Chair, Plano, TX
Pat Canty, Dallas, TX
Becky Collier, Garland, TX
Allen Dunbar, Desoto, TX
Sheila Derrick, Fort Worth, TX
Marci Duty, Dallas, TX (Des Moines, IA)
Ted Harper, Dallas, TX
Anna Russo, Dallas, TX
Joyce Smith, Dallas, TX
Kim Charlson, Chair, Watertown, MA
Janet Dickelman, St. Paul, MN
Rick Kuhlmey, Las Vegas, NV
Marlaina Lieberg, Burien, WA
Jeff Thom, Sacramento, CA
Cindy Van Winkle, Bremerton, WA
Melanie Brunson, Staff Liaison, Arlington, VA
The official ACB photographer for the 2015 conference and convention will be taking pictures in the exhibit hall, on selected tours, and at many social events. He will visit committee and affiliate meetings, workshops, general sessions, and the banquet.
It is understood that all activities and programs scheduled at the 2015 conference and convention are subject to be photographed. Photos are the property of ACB, and are for ACB's use.
5:30 PM: ACB Exhibitors Reception (by invitation only), President's Suite
11:00 AM: ACB Committee Chairs Meeting
An important meeting with ACB President Kim Charlson. Every committee should be represented, either by its chair or a designated committee member.
4:15 PM: Affiliate Presidents' Meeting
Rick Kuhlmey, Chair, Las Vegas, NV
Carol Ann Ewing, Co-Chair, Las Vegas, NV
Ken Barber, Las Vegas, NV
Olga Barber, Las Vegas, NV
Chuancy Chansler, Pahrump, NV
Richard Dortch, Las Vegas, NV
Karen Eastman, Henderson, NV
Karen Haymen, Las Vegas, NV
Jim Kvool, Las Vegas, NV
Kim Lattin, Reno, NV
Lori Moroz-White, Las Vegas, NV
Hannah Peters, Las Vegas, NV
Elizabeh Pohe, Boulder City, NV
Kae Pohe, Boulder City, NV
Kathy Welsh, Pahrump, NV
In Memory of Anita Stone, 10/18/13, Las Vegas, NV
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:
President: Marcia Dresser
Program Chair: Carla Hayes
Registration: $10 ($12)
8:00-11:00 AM: AABT Breakfast/Program/Meeting $25 ($27)
8:00 AM — 8:45 AM: Breakfast
8:45 AM: "Eggs In Your Stomach And Egg On Your Face"
Share your amusing stories about life's little embarrassing moments that only a visual impairment can bring.
9:30 AM: Break
9:45 AM: AABT business meeting and elections.
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Registration, Capri 103
6:30 AM - 10:30 PM: Grand Canyon West Rim
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM: Registration, Capri 103
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Leadership Institute, Capri 114
4:15 PM – 9:15 PM: Rat Pack is Back
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.
7:00 AM: NIB Breakfast $10 ($15)
Join National Industries for the Blind for a discussion about employment and the AbilityOne program.
7:00 AM: Guide Dogs for the Blind Alumni Breakfast
GDB grads connect with friends and staff; those considering the guide dog lifestyle welcome.
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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.
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.
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.