ACB Conference and Convention

20250710 1900 ACB Banquet Originally Broadcasted July 10, 2025, on ACB Media 1 Find out more at https://acb-convention.pinecast.co

20250710 0830 General Session Originally Broadcasted July 10, 2025, on ACB Media 1 Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Corporate and individual sponsors ACB Angels Presentation - Iva Menning and Carl Jarvis Affiliate Roll Call Nominations and Candidate Speeches - ACB Elections Treasurer's Report, Michael Garrett; introduction of Thrift Store Managers Convention Report, Janet Dickelman John Kalkanli, Mayor Appointee, Commission on Disabilities Adjourn Find out more at https://acb-convention.pinecast.co

20250709 0830 General Session Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2025, on ACB Media 1 Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Corporate Sponsor Recognitions Diamond Sponsorship Presentation: Meta, Maxine Williams Affiliate Roll Call Nominations and Candidate Speeches - Elections Audio Description Awards Larry Thacker, Author Door Prizes Find out more at https://acb-convention.pinecast.co

The Lone Star Gazette Vol. 2, No. 6 Wednesday, July 9, 2025 Find out more at https://acb-convention.pinecast.co

20250708 0830 General Session Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2025, on ACB Media 1   Call To order: Pledge of Allegaince sponsor recognitions Diamond Sponsorship Presentation: Non-24/Vanda Pharmaceuticals Affiliate Rollcall Nominations and Candidate Speeches - Elections ACB Angel Presentation - Nancy Burgess-Hall; Dr. Perry Ray Sanders; Albert Pietrolungo News from NLS Talking Book Narrator Door Prizes   Find out more at https://acb-convention.pinecast.co

20250708 0730 AFB Breakfast Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2025, on ACB Media   Participants joined the American Foundation for the Blind at its annual breakfast, where guests learned what's on the horizon for AFB and have an opportunity to meet with President and CEO Eric Bridges.       Find out more at https://acb-convention.pinecast.co

The Lone Star Gazette Vol. 2, No. 5 Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Find out more at https://acb-convention.pinecast.co

20250707 0830 General Session Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2025, on ACB Media 1   Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance - 2025 Scholarship Recipients ACB Sponsor Recognitions Sponsorship Recognition - Individual Sponsors ACB Angel Presentation - William Reeder; Tori Zigler Affiliate Roll Call   ** Nominations and Candidate Speeches - Elections Corporate Sponsor: Waymo-Presiding Officer: David Trott Corporate Sponsor: Waymo-Presiding Officer: JP Morgan Chase - Bryan Gill Scholarship Presentations Resolutions Report Announcements and Door Prizes**     Find out more at https://acb-convention.pinecast.co

The Lone Star Gazette Vol. 2, No. 4 Monday, July 7, 2025 Find out more at https://acb-convention.pinecast.co

20250706 0900 BVA is Celebrating 80 Years Originally Broadcasted July 6, 2025, on ACB Media 2   Participants explored the 80-year history and mission of the Blinded Veterans Association, where blinded veterans support one another. Engage with our Board of Directors and staff to learn about our diverse membership, including blind and low vision veterans. Discover eligibility criteria and how we help members access the benefits they've earned. Gain insights into our advocacy efforts for the rights of blind and low vision veterans. Attendees joined us to understand the impactful work of BVA and how you can be part of our empowering community by joining the BVA Auxiliary, a group of friends and family who support BVA.     Find out more at https://acb-convention.pinecast.co

The Lone Star Gazette Vol. 2, No. 3 Sunday, July 6, 2025 Find out more at https://acb-convention.pinecast.co

20250705 1900 Opening General Session     ** Originally Broadcasted July 5, 2025, on ACB Media 1   Call to Order moment of reflection Presentation of colors National anthem ACB President's Report Life Member Presentations ACB First Timers JPMorgan Chase Leadership Fellows Affiliate Announcements and Recognitions ACB Officer Elections** Find out more at https://acb-convention.pinecast.co

The Lone Star Gazette Vol. 2, No. 2 Saturday, July 5, 2025 Find out more at https://acb-convention.pinecast.co

The Lone Star Gazette Vol. 2, No. 1 Friday, July 4, 2025 Find out more at https://acb-convention.pinecast.co

ACB 2025 Conference and Convention Audio Program Read by Perkins Braille and Talking Book Library Total Read Time: 4 hours and 15 minutes. Find out more at https://acb-convention.pinecast.co

20250612 ACB Membership Committee Keys to the Convention for first-time participants Originally Broadcasted June 12, 2025, on ACB Media 6   The ACB Membership Committee held its "Keys to the Convention" for first timers earlier than in the past so we could share information for both virtual and in person attendees. ACB Membership Committee members provided tips and reminders as well as important phone numbers to keep on hand.   Sponsored by: ACB Membership Committee     Find out more at https://acb-convention.pinecast.co

ACB Conference and Convention ACB Banquet Thursday, July 11, 2024 ACB Banquet, Banquet Emcee: Sheila Young, Immediate Past President, Florida Council of the Blind, Orlando, FL Moment of Reflection Presentation of BOP Awards: Ned E. Freeman Excellence in Writing, Vernon Henley Media, and Hollis Liggett Braille Free Press Awards Presentation of ACB Awards: Koni Sims, Awards Committee Co-chair, Sioux Falls, SD; Carrie Muth, Awards Committee Co-chair, Coos Bay, OR Keynote Speaker - Judge David S. Tatel, Author of “Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice” ACB Braille Forum Raffle Drawing – Michael Garrett, ACB Treasurer, Missouri City, TX; and Nancy Marks-Becker, ACB CFO, Brooklyn Center, MN The full video of the July 11 General Session can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13y8mKoYO6k&list=PL8lZLvTN7ZUhCTZJok4LfxN7WqcpBev8j&index=1&t=10s Edited by Dennis Becker

ACB Conference and Convention General Session Thursday, July 11 Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance - Durward K. McDaniel First-Timers ACB Business; ACB Sponsor recognition, corporate and individual sponsors. ACB Angels Presentations; Rhonda Nelson: Seatac, WA, Gary Austin: Branson, MS, Barbara Appleby: Maplewood, MN, Douglas Slotten: Chevy Chase, MD Affiliate Roll Call ACB Elections Welcome from Mayor of Jacksonville, Mayor Donna Deegan, Jacksonville FL Presiding officer: Michael Garrett, Treasurer, Missouri City, TX Resolutions Report, Claire Stanley ACB IRC International Voices Contest, Maria Kristic Big News from the Pedestrian Environment Access Committee (PEAC), Becky Davidson, Chair – PEAC, Greensboro, NC; Claire Stanley, Director of Advocacy and Government Affairs, Alexandria, VA; Koni Sims, ACB Board member, Sioux Falls, SD Fully Accessible Kiosks at Your Local Social Security Office: Roderick Hairston Treasurer's Report and ACB Enterprise Services, Michael Garrett Old and New Business Affiliate Roll Call for third elected BOP position Election Results Adjourn The full video of the July 11 General Session can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xrx6nLTB5M&list=PL8lZLvTN7ZUhCTZJok4LfxN7WqcpBev8j&index=2&t=954s Edited by Dennis Becker Find out more at https://acb-convention.pinecast.co

Sunshine Gazette Vol1 #6_Jul-10-2024.

ACB Conference and Convention General Session Wednesday, July 10, 2024 Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance – Visually Impaired Veterans of America Singing of America the Beautiful - Lucy Arguijo, St. Augustine, FL ACB Business ACB Sponsor Recognitions - Corporate Sponsors Sponsorship Presentation - Diamond Sponsor Vispero - Ryan Jones, Vice President of Software and Product Management ACB Angels Presentations: Kenny Johnson: Pearl City, HI, Robert Hill: Tulsa, OK, Oral Miller: Washington, DC Affiliate Roll Call for Elections Presiding Officer: Ray Campbell, Second Vice President, Springfield IL The Latest News from American Foundation for the Blind - Eric Bridges, President & CEO, Arlington, VA American Foundation for the Blind, Eric Bridges ADP Awards FCC Programs and Rules of Interest to the Blind Community, Will Schell, Deputy Chief, Disability Rights Office, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Washington DC; Timothy Wynn, Telecommunications Accessibility Specialist, Miami, FL Candidate Speeches, Nominations for Board of Directors Door Prizes and Announcements The full video of the July 10 General Session can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQr-PvfUVKo&list=PL8lZLvTN7ZUhCTZJok4LfxN7WqcpBev8j&index=3&t=19s Edited by Dennis Becker Find out more at https://acb-convention.pinecast.co