ACB Full Steam Ahead!
American Council of the Blind
51st Annual Conference and Convention
July 6 - 14, 2012
- The Louisville Airport is located in the southern part of the city. Continental, Delta, Southwest, United, and US Airways serve Louisville.
- Taxi fare from the airport to the Galt House is $20 to $21; the fare from downtown to the airport is a flat rate of $19.55.
- Sandollar Shuttle is available from the airport to the hotel for $15 one-way, or an ACB conference and convention discounted fare of $22 round trip. Make shuttle arrangements up to three months in advance by supplying your flight number, time of arrival, and cell number where you can be reached upon arrival. To receive the discounted fare, be sure to tell the reservationist that you are with ACB, or place "ACB" in the comment box when completing the on-line form.
- The Greyhound bus station is about 8 blocks from the hotel, and taxi fare to the Galt House is approximately $6. The Mega Bus stops at 5th and Liberty, a short four blocks from the hotel. Louisville is not served by rail.
- The Transit Authority of River City (TARC) provides fixed-route and paratransit services throughout metro Louisville. Several TARC trolleys and buses stop within walking distance of the hotel. Fares are increasing as of July 1; adult fixed-route fare will be $1.75, and the fare for the elderly, disabled, and children 6 to 17 with proper ID will be $.80. Kids under 6 ride free with an adult. Trolley fare is $.50.
- Transfers are available at no extra charge, and are valid for two hours. You may ride in both directions on a transfer. Be sure to ask for your transfer when you board the bus.
- Paratransit service is available between 6:00 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. daily. Extended hours may be available, depending on fixed-route schedules.
- Paratransit (TARC-3) fare will be increasing from $2.50 to $3.00 as of July 1. The service is door-to-door, and rides may be reserved one to 7 days in advance between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. To use TARC-3 services while you are in Louisville, please FAX documentation of your eligibility for paratransit services by June 20 to (502)213-3251. It will be helpful to TARC if you include the following information:
- A valid phone number (cell if at all possible);
- Where you will be staying while in town;
- If you use a mobility aid (wheelchair, cane, guide dog etc.);
- Proof of eligibility for a PCA; and
- An emergency contact
- Useful Contact Information
- Yellow Cab (including accessible taxis) - 502-636-5511
- Sandollar Shuttle - 502-561-4022 or http://www.sandollarlimo.com
- 24-hour TARC Information Line - 502-585-1234
- Paratransit Reservation Line - 502-560-0333
- Paratransit Cancellation Line - 502-560-0322
- Where's My Ride - 502-589-9879 (press 1)
- Will Call (for medical trips ONLY) - 502-560-0333 (before 4:30 PM; 502-589-9879 (after 4:30)
- TARC website - http://www.ridetarc.org
For additional Conference and Convention information contact:
Janet Dickelman, ACB Conference and Convention Coordinator
[email protected]
(651) 428-5059
or the
ACB National office:
(202) 467-5081 or (800)424-8866
* As information becomes available this page will be updated. Please visit often to read the latest Conference and Convention news. Last updated June 7, 2012