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American Council of the Blind
2017 Legislative Seminar
Agenda
Monday, February 27, 2017
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Introductions and Charting our Legislative Course
Kim Charlson, President, American Council of the Blind (ACB)
9:30 – 9:35 a.m.
Special Thanks and Sponsors Welcome
Eric Bridges, Executive Director, ACB
9:35 – 9:55 a.m.
New! Braille+ (TM) Mobile Manager
Braille+ from APH is a powerful, flexible, and easy-to-use mobile manager designed specifically for users who are blind or visually impaired.
Held in your hand like a PDA or used on your lap or desk like a laptop, Braille+ can help you:
- Stay connected by using its web browser, wireless capability, podcasts, RSS, and email
- Manage appointments with its calendar and address book
- Type in the word processor
- Record lectures or journal events
Keeping Your Affiliate Legal; Protect Your 501(c)(3) Status
Why be a 501(c)(3)?
Is your affiliate a valid 501(c)(3)?
Monday, February 23, 2015
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
9:00 – 9:45 a.m. Introductions and Teeing Up the Day’s Events
Kim Charlson, President, American Council of the Blind (ACB)
Eric Bridges, Director of External Relations and Policy, ACB
9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Legislative Imperatives I and II:
Imperative I: H.R. 729, Medicare Demonstration of Coverage for Low Vision Devices Act of 2015
/LILVdevice
2017 ACB Legislative Imperatives
The American Council of the Blind (ACB) is the nation’s leading grassroots consumer organization for individuals who are blind and visually impaired. With 70 state and special interest affiliates across the country, ACB is committed to promoting independence and opportunity for Americans who are blind, and ACB stands committed to advocacy that lifts up our values.
2:00 - 2:30 p.m. Opening remarks and introduction of attendees
Mitch Pomerantz, President, American Council of the Blind (ACB)
2:30 - 3:00 p.m. ACB/Google Survey to Find Computer Usage and Assistive Technology Patterns Among Blind and Visually Impaired People
Pratik Patel, Chair, Information Access Committee, ACB
A message from Eric Bridges, Director of Advocacy and Governmental Relations
The 2013 Legislative Seminar promises to be an information-packed and entertaining event as we discuss ACB’s legislative imperatives for the year along with other hot button topics.
Legislative Imperative I
Medicare Demonstration of Coverage for Low Vision Devices Act of 2013
It will again be at the Holiday Inn National Airport, 2650 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Arlington., VA.
To evaluate, through a five-year national demonstration project administered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the fiscal impact of a permanent change to Title XVIII of the Social Security Act allowing reimbursement for certain low vision devices as durable medical equipment.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
This Act may be cited as the Medicare Demonstration of Coverage for Low Vision Devices Act of 2012.
American Council of the Blind
2013 Legislative Seminar
Low Vision Device Exclusion
Legislative Imperative
2013 ACB Legislative Seminar
Instructions: Please complete one packet per group (per visit). It is best to complete this form as soon as possible after your appointments and return it to the ACB table in the muster room.
Completion of this form offers us vital feedback and information to aid in accomplishing our legislative goals for 2013. If you run out of space, please use the back. Pick up two business cards from the person you speak with, one for your records and one for the national office. Thank you for your participation!
Hi all,
Starting Sunday February 24, 2013 at 2:00 P.M eastern the coverage will be carried on ACB Radio Live Event.