ACB Conference and Convention

20230624 1730 Keys to the Convention Originally Broadcasted June 24, 2023, on ACB Media 3   Attendees heard panelists describe what to expect if this is your first time attending an ACB Convention in person.   Edited By:  Darcy Burnard

2023 American Council of the Blind 62nd Annual Conference and Convention Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center, Schaumburg, IL and, via Zoom and ACB Media Banquet, July 6, 2023, Schaumburg Ballroom ACB Awards Presentations Braille Forum Drawing Keynote Speaker, Louie Sharp, Island Lake, Illinois Video of the session can be viewed at 2023 ACB Conference & Convention: Banquet July 6, 2023...

2023 American Council of the Blind 62nd Annual Conference and Convention Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center, Schaumburg, IL and, via Zoom and ACB Media General Session, July 6, 2023, Schaumburg Ballroom Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance: JPMorgan Chase Leadership Fellows: Benjamin Wright, Henderson, KY; Malaina Vanderwal, Caledonia, MI; Terrie Terlau, Louisville, KY; Liz Bottner, Washington,...

2023 American Council of the Blind 62nd Annual Conference and Convention Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center, Schaumburg, IL and, via Zoom and ACB Media General Session, July 5, 2023, Schaumburg Ballroom Call to Order- Pledge of Allegiance: DKM First-Timers: Gema Ceniceros, El Paso, TX; Janae Miller, Columbus, OH ACB Sponsor Recognitions, Corporate Sponsors Diamond Sponsorship Presentation: No...

2023 American Council of the Blind 62nd Annual Conference and Convention Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center, Schaumburg, IL and, via Zoom and ACB Media General Session, July 4, 2023, Schaumburg Ballroom Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance: Veterans (invited); Singing of America the Beautiful, led by Kolby Garrison, Development Officer, American Council of the Blind, Greensboro, NC ACB Sponsor...

2023 American Council of the Blind 62nd Annual Conference and Convention Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center, Schaumburg, IL and, via Zoom and ACB Media General Session, July 3, 2023, Schaumburg Ballroom Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance: Recipients of Ross Pangere Scholarship ACB Sponsor Recognitions, Corporate and Individual Sponsors Sponsor Presentation: Diamond Sponsor: Ryan Jones, VP Sof...

2023 American Council of the Blind 62nd Annual Conference and Convention Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center, Schaumburg, IL and, via Zoom and ACB Media Opening General Session, July 1, 2023, Schaumburg Ballroom Call to Order, Moment of Reflection Pledge of Allegiance National Anthem: Sharon Howerton, Illinois Host Committee member, Chicago IL Welcome to Convention: Ray Campbell, President, Il...

Reading of Resolution 2023-16 and amendment regarding ACVREP for Record Vote in English and Spanish.

2023 Convention newspaper second issue for Saturday July 1, 2023

Initial issue of 2023 Convention Newspaper.

20220713 ACB Convention Final Voting on Resolutions and Amendments Originally Aired July 13, 2022, on ACB Media   This session concluded the 2022 ACB Annual Conference and Convention along with their Annual Business Meeting.  The Affiliate Roll Call vote was recorded along with the individual vote for the remaining Resolutions and Constitutional Amendment and Bi-Law changes.  The 2022 ACB Conferen...

20220711 ACB Convention Second Reading of Constitutional Amendments Originally Aired July 11, 2022, on ACB Media This session continued the 2022 Annual Business Meeting where the second reading of the Constitutional and Bi-Law Amendments occurred.   Edited By: Brian McCallen

20220711 ACB Convention Constitutional Amendments Originally Aired July 11, 2022, on ACB Media This session continued the 2022 Annual Business Meeting where the Constitutional and Bi-Law Amendments were introduced and debated.   Edited By: Brian McCallen

20220711 ACB Convention Resolutions continued Originally Aired July 11, 2022, on ACB Media   This was a continuation of the 2022 ACB Conference and Convention where the remaining resolutions were discussed and debated.  This session concluded with the Annual Business Meeting of the items of unfinished business and new business.   Edited By: Brian McCallen

20220706 DKM Reception Originally Aired July 6, 2022, on ACB Media   Attend the 26th annual DKM First-Timers Reception to meet the Classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022. Participants got to witness the first-ever induction ceremony of the Durward K. McDaniel (DKM) Leadership Select Honor Society.   Edited By:  Douglas Hunsinger

20220707 ACB Banquet Originally Aired July 7, 2022, on ACB Media   Keynote speaker: Judy Heumann   ** Judy has been involved in the Disability Rights movement since the early 1970's. She was instrumental in establishing the independent living movement and was a key player in fighting for the passage of the landmark Rehabilitation Act of 1973. She is considered the mother of disability rights, and...

20220707 ACB 2022 Conference and Convention General Session Originally Aired July 7, 2022, on ACB Media   Thursday, July 7 Afternoon o   Brett Oppegaard, The UniDescription Project o   International Relations Committee, International Voices Contest presentation: Maria Kristic: IRC chair o   Resolutions o   First Reading of Constitution and By-Laws Amendments

20220707 ACB 2022 Conference and Convention General Session Originally Aired July 7, 2022, on ACB Media   Thursday, July 7 Morning o   Call to Order o   Pledge of Allegiance: JP Morgan Chase Recipients: Danette Dixon o   ACB Sponsor recognition, corporate and individual sponsorships o   Diamond presentation: Meta, Monica Desai, Vice President, Global Connectivity Policy o   Resolutions

20220706 ACB 2022 Conference and Convention General Session Originally Aired July 6, 2022, on ACB Media Wednesday, July 6 o   Call to Order o   Pledge of Allegiance: DKM First Timers o   ACB Sponsor Recognitions, corporate sponsors o   ACB Business o   Emerald Sponsor Presentation: Walmart: Russell Shaffer, Senior Director - Global Culture, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion o   Diamond Sponsor Pre...

20220705 ACB 2022 Conference and Convention General Session Originally Aired July 5, 2022, on ACB Media Tuesday, July 5 o   Call to Order o   Pledge of Allegiance: Recipients of Ross Pangere Scholarships o   ACB Sponsor Recognitions, corporate sponsors o   Diamond Sponsor Presentation: Microsoft, Sagib Shaikh, Principal Engineering Manager o   ACB Angels Presentation: Rod Chard o   Presiding Offic...

20220704 ACB 2022 Conference and Convention General Session Originally Aired July 4, 2022, on ACB Media Monday, July 4 o Call to Order o Pledge of Allegiance: Visually Impaired Veterans of America (VIVA) o Singing of America the Beautiful: Kolby Garrison o ACB Business o ACB Sponsor Recognitions, corporate sponsors o ACB Angels Presentations: Josette Kernaghan o Affiliate roll call for ACB board o...

20220703 ACB 2022 Conference and Convention General Session Originally Aired July 3, 2022, on ACB Media Sunday, July 3 o   Call to Order o   Pledge of Allegiance: JP Morgan Chase Leadership Fellows; Judy Brown, Shoreline, WA; Cecily Nipper, Covington, GA, Kristin Kelling, Grand Rapids, MI ** o   ACB Business o   ACB Sponsor Recognitions, corporate and individual sponsors o   Credentials Committee...

20220702 ACB 2022 Conference and Convention Opening Session Originally Aired July 2, 2022, on ACB Media Saturday, July 2 o Call to Order: Dan Spoone o Moment of reflection o Presentation of Colors: Offutt Air Force Base Honor Guard. o National Anthem: Amanda Coker o Welcome to Convention: Mark Bulgur, President, ACB of Nebraska Omaha, NE o ACB Highlight Video o ACB President's Report: Dan Spoone o...

20220622 Reading of Standing Rules Credentials Originally Aired June 22, 2022, on ACB Media Edited By: Brian McCallen