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AFB
American Foundation for the Blind®
Expanding possibilities for people with vision loss
AFB: A Place for Answers
AFB Center for Vision Loss
At the AFB Center on Vision Loss in Dallas, people with vision loss and those who work with them find the tools they need to ensure independence. Visit the center in person or online at www.afb.org/cvl for a wealth of information on living independently with vision loss. Call or e-mail for an appointment: 214-352-7222, [email protected].
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Designed for greater independence in lifestyles and learning.
The “Pocket” Portable Digital Book Player with recording
A crossover media player/recorder the PLEXTALK® Pocket with features like wireless web radio and podcasting capabilities support the visually impaired or learning disabled. It truly lets you enjoy your favorite media wherever you go.
PTN2 DAISY Player with Real Book Navigation
Now enjoy your favorite audio title, such as DAISY*1 Digital Talking Books, music CDs, MP3 or WMA*2 CDs, or audio books on CD.
Plextalk ™ Assistive Technology Devices
www.plextalk.com
A Division of Shinano Kenshi Corporation
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The American Council of the Blind would like to sincerely thank Adobe for their support of the 2015 Conference and Convention as an Onyx Sponsor.
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Careers without limits.
At the core of AT&T, you’ll find diversity. After all, diversity has a real power. It’s an investment in our present and our future. That is why we celebrate and respect the rich culture and differences of our employees, customers, business partners, and communities in which we do business. That is why we are proud to support the American Council of the Blind’s efforts on behalf of all people that are blind or have low vision.
Learn more and search for jobs at: att.jobs/nolimits
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The American Council of the Blind would like to sincerely thank Facebook for their support of the 2015 Conference and Convention as an Onyx Sponsor.
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So much more than just products.
Perkins Products is now Perkins Solutions.
Learn about the tools to help you maintain your independence and keep doing the things you love.
Perkins Solutions
www.PerkinsSolutions.com
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The American Council of the Blind would like to sincerely thank Freedom Scientific for their support of the 2015 Conference and Convention as an Onyx Sponsor.
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Talking Thermostats.com welcomes all delegates to the 2015 ACB National Convention in Dallas, TX. Please contact us to learn how you can precisely and easily manage your indoor comfort using the new VIP 3000 Talking Thermostat that was specifically designed for persons who are blind or visually impaired.
Harry Cohen
Toll-free 1-800-838-8860
Talking Thermostats.com
www.talkingthermostats.com
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Think BIG.
For more than five decades, National Industries for the Blind and the American Council of the Blind have proudly shared a common mission of increasing the independence of people who are blind.
Learn more at NIB.org.
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Puggles Pieces
Unique braille gifts
www.pugglespieces.com.au
Each piece is created with love. We showcase a collection of unique braille gifts to be treasured (T-shirts, chocolate moulds, jewelry, scented books and smencils). Tactile treasures to delight the senses.
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The American Council of the Blind wishes to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to Enabling Technologies for the many years in which they have provided Braille Embossers used to produce the Braille newspaper at the annual ACB Conference and Convention.
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Congratulations to ACB!
From the Law Office of Lainey Feingold and Linda Dardarian,
Goldstein, Borgen, Dardarian & Ho
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The American Council of Blind Lions
A proud Topaz ACB Convention sponsor, assisting outstanding scholarship winners to attend ACB National Convention. ACBL is creating meaningful opportunities for these young people, helping them to learn about our outstanding organization. Want to know more? Contact June Lenk, President, at 314-351-2814 or Adam Ruschival, Treasurer, at 502-897-1472.
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Working together, we can help more older adults and people with disabilities lead healthier lives.
We are proud to support the American Council of the Blind.
Cigna HealthSpring®
All Cigna products and services are provided exclusively by or through operating subsidiaries of Cigna Corporation, including HealthSpring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. The Cigna name, logos, and other Cigna marks are owned by Cigna Intellectual Property, Inc.
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Hawaii Association of the Blind
“Advocating independence, equality and opportunity for the blind”
The Hawaii Association of the Blind welcomes our guest speaker to the land of freedom and opportunity. We wish him success both personally and professionally. Hawaii is very proud to bring him in as our guest speaker for the 2015 Convention.
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Randolph-Sheppard Vendors of America (RSVA) promotes the expansion of Randolph-Sheppard opportunities and the welfare of blind vendors nationwide who are engaged in the operation of vending machine facilities, cafeterias, military dining contracts, snack bars, and other retail businesses. RSVA is proud to sponsor the ACB Scholarship Dinner and ACBS Scholarship Luncheon.
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Statler Center
National Statler Center for Careers in Hospitality Service
Elizabeth Hassett Schmidt, M.S.
[email protected]
Admissions Coordinator
Olmsted Center for Sight
1160 Main Street, Buffalo, N.Y. 14209
716-888-4638, fax 716-878-0540
www.statlercenter.org
www.olmstedcenter.org
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Verizon
Empowering Success in Healthcare.
Verizon Foundation is exploring new ways to use the power of technology to improve the delivery of healthcare in rural and underserved areas. We’re sharing our resources and passion so that together, we can be even more successful.
See how we’re making an impact at Verizon.com/responsibility. Share yours @VerizonGiving.
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VisioBook®
Portable Electronic Magnifier and Distance Viewer
First in its class, the VisioBook® is a high quality, full-color reading device for visually impaired users of all ages.
A Few Features:
- Compact and light
- 12-inch HD widescreen monitor
- Several viewing modes
- Intuitive operation
- Smart folding mechanism
- HD camera for magnification and distance viewing
- Battery with 5+ hours of operation
Folds for carrying!
http://shop.aph.org
APH®
American Printing House for the Blind, Inc.
800.223.1839
[email protected]
www.aph.org