American Council of the Blind
53rd Annual Conference and Convention
Riviera Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV
July 11 - 19, 2014
ACB - The Real Deal
Sponsor Information and Opportunities
The 2014 conference and convention of the American Council of the Blind (ACB) will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada July 11 - 19, 2014.
Approximately 1,200 people are expected to attend this conference from across the United States and from several foreign countries. Hundreds of people from around the world will listen to live broadcasts from the conference on ACB's Internet radio service. Countless others will read the conference program and conference newspaper on the ACB website and on ACB email lists.
Who are these people? They are blind and visually impaired entrepreneurs, students, teachers, rehabilitation professionals, attorneys, musicians, parents and grandparents. They are people looking for work and people who use all kinds of adaptive technology; people who are interested in large print, digital and braille products; elderly people who are just learning to live with vision loss; and young people attending college and just starting new careers. They are sighted spouses, family members and friends, and sighted professionals who work in the field of vision loss.
Be in the Spotlight
Become a 2014 ACB Conference Sponsor
Our 2014 sponsor packages are overflowing with opportunities for you to share your message with conference attendees AND with people all around the world. They are packed with premiums that let everyone know of your generosity and support.
ALL sponsors receive:
- Thank-yous on ACB Radio
- Thank-yous on the ACB website
- Verbal acknowledgment in all general sessions
- Listing on giant sponsor board(s) at the conference
- NEW THIS YEAR! Daily sponsor recognition flyers placed each day on all tables in general session
- Special thanks in the official conference and convention program (if confirmed by June 1)
- Company name printed on conference T-shirt (if confirmed by June 1)
- Acknowledgment in the daily conference and convention newspaper
- 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.
DOUBLE DIAMOND PACKAGE - $25,000
- Logo and link to your website on the ACB home page AND the official conference sponsor page through March 31, 2015
- Color ad on outside back cover of the official conference program (or equivalent prominent advertising if not available)
- Official conference T-shirt (your logo on front of shirt; deadline June 1)
- 75-word conference newspaper ad (6 issues)
- 10-minute feature on ACB Radio Mainstream (ALL general sessions)
- Complimentary meeting room for your workshop, seminar or reception (audio/visual not included)
- Prominent display of your logo in ALL general sessions
- 15-minute presentation by your representative at Sunday evening keynote general session
- Complimentary exhibit booth and 8 conference registrations
- Complimentary table for 8 at the conference banquet (your logo and name on table)
- Special acknowledgments (see above)
Double Diamond Options (your choice)
- Crown jewel sponsor (your name is everywhere! Includes but not limited to complimentary registration bag insert for all attendees, your name and logo on conference registration bags, and special thanks at ALL conference events and programs)
- ACB conference banquet (your logo on all banquet tickets; 2 seats at head table for your representatives; special thanks at banquet; collectible favors including your logo for all banquet attendees)
- Any combination of other sponsorships to equal $25,000
DIAMOND PACKAGE - $20,000
- Logo and link to your website from the ACB home page AND the official conference sponsor page through December 31, 2014
- Color ad on inside front cover of the official conference program (or equivalent prominent advertising if not available)
- 75-word conference newspaper ad (6 issues)
- 10-minute feature on ACB Radio Mainstream (ALL general sessions)
- Complimentary meeting room for your workshop, seminar or reception (audio/visual not included)
- Prominent display of your logo in ALL general sessions
- 10-minute presentation by your representative at Sunday evening keynote general session
- Complimentary exhibit booth and 6 conference registrations
- 8 complimentary tickets to conference banquet
- Special acknowledgments (see above)
Diamond Options (your choice)
- Off-site ACB educational and recreational events (your logo on all event tickets; your name on all event descriptions in pre-registration materials and in the official program)
- Conference participation and development training for future leaders and young professionals (your logo on special ribbons worn by participants throughout the week; special thanks at all related events)
- Any combination of other sponsorships to equal $20,000
EMERALD PACKAGE - $15,000
- Logo and link to your website from the ACB home page through Sept. 30, 2014 AND from the official conference sponsor page through Dec. 31, 2014
- Color ad on inside back cover in the official conference program (or equivalent prominent advertising if not available)
- 75-word conference newspaper ad (3 issues)
- 10-minute feature on ACB Radio Mainstream (Monday through Thursday)
- Complimentary meeting room for your workshop, seminar or reception (audio/visual not included)
- 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 all sessions utilizing the service)
- Your day at the conference (recognitions and announcements at all events throughout your special day)
- Any combination of other sponsorships to equal $15,000
RUBY PACKAGE - $10,000
- Logo and link to your website from ACB sponsor page through Dec. 31, 2014
- Color ad on inside front page in the official conference program (or equivalent prominent advertising if not available)
- 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 registration (your logo on all on-line registration pages; your sign over on-site registration area)
- ACB Radio worldwide broadcast (all general sessions AND selected afternoon programs, PLUS selected round-the-clock replays and post-conference archives)
- 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 from ACB sponsor page through Sept. 30, 2014
- Color ad on calendar tab page in the official conference program (or equivalent program advertising if not available)
- 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)
- ACB Auction (your logo on all bidder number cards, item lists (braille, large print and electronic), auction cash-and-carry menus, and auction webpage)
- Any combination of other sponsorships to equal $7,500
ONYX PACKAGE - $5,000
- Your logo on ACB website through Dec. 31, 2014
- 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)
- Special acknowledgments (see above)
Onyx Options (your choice)
- Conference Exhibit Hall (your sign at hall entrance)
- Conference newspaper (6 days in braille, large print and electronic formats; your name and logo on the front page of every issue, PLUS your 75-word ad each issue)
- Interpreter services for deaf-blind attendees
- ACB Walk (your logo on walk giveaways and displayed prominently at walk registration site)
- ACB Radio general session broadcasts PLUS round-the-clock replays AND post-conference archives
- ACB Radio Afternoon Broadcasts (selected afternoon programs, PLUS replays and post-conference archives)
- Information Desk (your sign displayed at desk throughout conference; telephone answered with your name)
- ACB Café (grab-and-go food service near meetings; your sign displayed and your name on menus)
- ACB Marketplace (your name on sign and in program and newspaper references to Marketplace)
- Performing Arts Showcase (outstanding live event presented by blind musicians)
- Kids Explorers Club (a week of educational field trips, movies, games, crafts; ages 6 to 12)
- Teen Blast (workshops, educational field trips, organized volunteer opportunities, peer support; for teens 13 to 17))
- Any combination of other sponsorships to equal $5,000
TOPAZ PACKAGE - $2,500
- Your logo on ACB website through Sept. 30, 2014
- Quarter-page black-and-white ad in the official conference program
- 50-word conference newspaper ad (3 issues)
- Special acknowledgments (see above)
Topaz Options (your choice)
- Leadership Training Institute
- International events
- Guide dog play area (approximately 200 guide dogs)
- ACB Life Member Reception
- Recreation Zone (activities exploring sports and healthy leisure options for all ages)
- Exhibit Hall Guide (braille, large print and electronic formats; 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 through August 31, 2014
- Quarter-page black-and-white ad in the official conference program
- 50-word conference newspaper ad (2 issues)
- Special acknowledgments (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 2014 conference web pages through July 31, 2014)
- Audio-described movie
- Reception for outstanding blind students
- Durward K. McDaniel First-timers Reception
- Any two Pearl sponsorships to equal $2,000
PEARL PACKAGE - $1,000
- Your logo on ACB website through July 31, 2014
- 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 training workshop
- Information access workshop
- ACB Café Day (your name and logo on discount coupons placed in registration bags for your special day)
- Environmental access seminar
- One high-traffic conference general information page on website (your choice, subject to availability; through July 31, 2014)
- 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.
This web page was last updated November 21, 2013.