American Council of the Blind
52nd Annual Conference and Convention
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Columbus, OH
July 4 - 13, 2013
ACB - Discovering New Worlds
Become a Conference Gem
Sponsor Information and Opportunities
Each 2013 ACB conference and convention gem is special, and we want to recognize you in as many ways as possible.
Our 2013 sponsor packages are overflowing with opportunities for you to share your message with conference attendees AND with people who cannot personally attend.
ALL gems will receive:
- Acknowledgment in the daily conference and convention newspaper
- Recognition on ACB Radio
- Thank-yous on the ACB website
- Acknowledgment in general sessions
- Listing on giant sponsor board(s) at the conference
- Special thanks in the official conference and convention program (if confirmedby June 1)
- Company name printed on conference T-shirt (if confirmed by June 1)
- Special signage on exhibit booths reserved by conference sponsors
But that's not all! Look over the sponsorship packages below; each one is brimming with premiums. Select those that best fit your needs. Sponsor two or more events or services and receive the premiums for the package represented by your total dollar amount.
Diamond Package - $20,000
- Logo and link to your website for six months on the ACB home page AND the official conference sponsor page
- Color ad on outside back cover of the official conference program (or equivalent prominent advertising)
- 75-word conference newspaper ad (6 issues)
- 10-minute feature on ACB Radio Mainstream (ALL general sessions)
- Prominent display of your logo in ALL general sessions
- 15-minute presentation by your representative at Saturday evening keynote general session
- Complimentary exhibit booth and 4 conference registrations
- 8 complimentary tickets to conference banquet
- Special acknowledgments (see above)
Diamond Options (your choice)
- Premium conference sponsor
- ACB conference banquet (your logo on all tickets; special thanks at banquet)
- Conference participation for outstanding blind students
- Any combination of other packages to equal $20,000
Emerald Package - $15,000
- Logo and link to your website for three months on the ACB home page AND for six months on the conference sponsor page
- Color ad on inside front cover in the official conference program (or equivalent prominent advertising)
- 75-word conference newspaper ad (3 issues)
- 10-minute feature on ACB Radio Mainstream (Sunday, July 7 through Thursday, July 11)
- Prominent display of your logo in ALL general sessions
- 15-minute presentation by your representative in one morning general session
- Complimentary exhibit booth and 4 conference registrations
- 6 complimentary tickets to conference banquet
- Special acknowledgments (see above)
Emerald Options (your choice)
- Audio/visual services (special thanks in every general and break-out session utilizing service)
- Your day at the conference (special recognitions from morning to evening)
- Official conference T-shirt (your logo on front of T-shirt; deadline June 1)
- Any combination of other sponsorships to equal $15,000
Ruby Package - $10,000
- Logo and link to your website for six months on ACB sponsor page
- Color ad on inside back cover in the official conference program (or equivalent prominent advertising)
- 75-word conference newspaper ad (3 issues)
- 10-minute feature (3 mornings) on ACB Radio Mainstream
- Prominent display of your logo in ALL general sessions
- 10-minute presentation by your representative in one morning general session
- 3 complimentary conference registrations
- 4 complimentary tickets to conference banquet
- Special acknowledgments (see above)
Ruby Options (your choice)
- Official sponsor of ALL general sessions
- Conference on-site registration (9 days; your sign displayed over area entry)
- Motor-coach transportation to local attractions (your logo on all tickets; deadline May 15)
- Guide dog services (approximately 200 guide dogs)
- Conference volunteer services (your logo on training materials, recognition certificates, and sign or banner displayed above desk; telephone answered with your name)
- Any combination of other sponsorships to equal $10,000
Sapphire Package - $7,500
- Logo and link to your website on ACB sponsor page for three months
- Color ad on calendar tab page in the official conference program (or equivalent program advertising)
- 75-word conference newspaper ad (3 issues)
- 10-minute feature (2 morning sessions) on ACB Radio Mainstream
- Prominent display of your logo in ALL general sessions
- 2 complimentary conference registrations
- 2 complimentary tickets to conference banquet
- Special acknowledgments (see above)
Sapphire Options (your choice)
- Official conference program (all formats; deadline June 1)
- Conference information and registration website (high-traffic; your logo on all pages) from date of sponsorship confirmation
- ACB Radio worldwide broadcast (all general sessions AND selected afternoon programs, PLUS selected round-the-clock replays and post-conference archives)
- Any combination of other sponsorships to equal $7,500
Onyx Package - $5,000
- Your logo on ACB website for six months
- Half-page black-and-white ad in the official conference program
- 50-word conference newspaper ad (3 issues)
- 10-minute feature (one morning on ACB Radio Mainstream; choose from Sunday, July 7 through Thursday, July 11)
- Special acknowledgments (see above)
Onyx Options (your choice)
- Conference Exhibit Hall (your sign at hall entrance; telephone answered with your name)
- Conference newspaper (6 days; braille, large print and electronic formats; your name and logo on the front page of every issue, PLUS your 75-word ad each issue)
- ACB Radio Mainstream (worldwide broadcast of all general sessions, PLUS round-the-clock replays AND post-conference archives)
- ACB Radio Afternoon Broadcasting (worldwide broadcast of selected afternoon programs, PLUS selected replays and post-conference archives)
- Information Desk (your sign displayed at desk throughout conference; telephone answered with your name)
- ACB Cafe (grab-and-go food service near meetings; your sign displayed and your name on menus)
- ACB Marketplace (your name on sign)
- Children's activities (a week of educational field trips, movies, games, crafts; ages 6 to 12)
- Teen and young adult activities (workshops, educational field trips, organized volunteer opportunities, peer support)
- Any combination of other sponsorships to equal $5,000
Topaz Package - $2,500
- Your logo on ACB website for three months
- Quarter-page black-and-white ad in the official conference program
- 50-word conference newspaper ad (3 issues)
- Special acknowledgements (see above)
Topaz Options (your choice)
- ACB Life Member Reception
- Recreation Zone (activities exploring sports and healthy recreational options for all ages)
- Exhibit Hall Show-stopper Directory (braille, large print and electronic formats; distributed at Exhibit Hall entrance; your name and logo on front page; deadline June 15)
- Women's programming (workshops, exercise and wellness programs, Women's Circle peer support session)
- Any combination of other sponsorships to equal $2,500
Coral Package - $2,000
- Your logo on ACB website for two months
- Quarter-page black-and-white ad in the official conference program
- 50-word conference newspaper ad (2 issues)
- Special acknowledgements (see above)
Coral Options (your choice)
- Official sponsor of one general session
- Conference home page on ACB website (your name and logo displayed prominently on the first page of the 2013 Conference web pages from date of sponsorship confirmation through July 31, 2013)
- Discovering New Worlds educational opportunity (deadline May 15)
- Reception for outstanding blind students
- Durward K. McDaniel First-timers Reception
- Any two Pearl sponsorships
Pearl Package - $1,000
- Your logo on ACB website for one month
- 50-word conference newspaper ad (1 issue)
- Special acknowledgments (see above)
Pearl Options (your choice)
- Affiliate Presidents' Seminar
- Orientation dinner for outstanding blind students
- Advocacy workshop
- Information access workshop
- ACB Cafe Day (your name and logo on discount coupons placed in registration bags for your special day)
- Environmental access seminar
- One section of conference information on website (request options; displayed from date of sponsorship confirmation through July 31, 2013)
- Health and wellness workshop
- Public relations seminar
- Sponsor an outstanding blind student
- Career development workshop
- Student luncheon
- High-tech workshop
- Affiliate and chapter development seminar
Don't see exactly what you want to sponsor? We can develop a custom package to fit your needs.
For more information, contact Margarine Beaman, Advertising and Sponsorship Coordinator, at [email protected], or call (512) 921-1625.