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20261103 Board of Publications Meeting Originally Aired on ACB Media 6 The Board of Publications invited you to attend our quarterly public meeting. Participants learned what the BOP is working on, hear about current projects and priorities, and shared their thoughts and feedback on topics under discussion. Sponsored by: ACB Board of Publications Find out more at https://acb-business.pinecast.co

Board Meeting Agenda: Executive Director’s Report: Scott Thornhill Review and Approval of the 2027 Legacy Endowment Drawdown: Michael Garrett and Nancy Marks-Becker Treasurer's Report: Michael Garrett Election of Budget Committee: Board of Publications Report: RaLynn McGuire ACB Enterprises and Services Report and Board Elections: Michael Garrett, ACBES Board Chair Adjourn Find out more at https:/...

Board Meeting Agenda: President’s Report: Deb Cook Lewis ACB Forward Initiative Committee Chair Appointments ACB Demographic and Diversity Report Google Workspace email for Board Members and Committees Contributions for the November 29 Auction D.C. Leadership Conference Dates: March 6 - 9, 2027 Staff Reports Review and Approval of the 2026 Resolution Priorities and Assignments Find out more at htt...

Board Meeting Agenda: Call to Order: Deb Cook Lewis, President Roll Call: Katie Frederick, Secretary Review and Approval of Agenda: Deb Cook Lewis, President Review and Approval of Minutes: July 23, 2026: Katie Frederick, Secretary Convention Wrap Up Report and Survey: Janet Dickelman, Convention Committee Chair and Deb Cook Lewis, President Find out more at https://acb-business.pinecast.co

Presentation to the ACB Board of Directors, from Mount Vernon Consulting, on the "ACB Forward Initiative".

Agenda Staff Reports Advocacy Director: Claire Stanley Accessibility Consulting and Compliance Services: Kolby Garrison Resource Development: Jo Lynn Bailey-Page & Dan Spoone Manager of Membership Engagement: Cindy Hollis Audio Description – Dianna Leonard Chief Financial Officer: Nancy Becker Financial Narrative for 2026 Year-to-Date: Michael Garrett, ACB Treasurer ACB Enterprises & Servi...

Agenda Call to Order: Deb Cook Lewis, President Roll Call: Katie Frederick, Secretary Review and Approval of Agenda: Deb Cook Lewis, President Review and Approval of Minutes: May 18, 2026: Katie Frederick, Secretary Mission Moment: Deb Cook Lewis & Scott Thornhill Convention Report: Janet Dickelman, Convention Committee Chair President’s Report: Deb Cook Lewis Prohibited Conduct Annual Report:...

20260717 Friday evening Business Meetings 2026 ACB Conference and Convention This is the unedited recording of the ACB Business Meetings that occurred on Zoom Friday, July 17, 2026 during the 2026 ACB Conference and Convention. Please Consult the 2026 ACB Conference and Convention Program for details. Find out more at https://acb-business.pinecast.co

This is the unedited recording of the ACB Business Meetings that occurred on Zoom Thursday, July 16, 2026 during the 2026 ACB Conference and Convention. Please Consult the 2026 ACB Conference and Convention Program for details. Find out more at https://acb-business.pinecast.co

This is the unedited recording of the ACB Business Meetings that occurred on Zoom Tuesday, July 13, 2026 during the 2026 ACB Conference and Convention. Please Consult the 2026 ACB Conference and Convention Program for details. Find out more at https://acb-business.pinecast.co

This is the unedited recording of the ACB Business Meetings that occurred on Zoom Tuesday, July 13, 2026 during the 2026 ACB Conference and Convention. Please Consult the 2026 ACB Conference and Convention Program for details. Find out more at https://acb-business.pinecast.co

This is the unedited recording of the ACB Business Meetings that occurred on Zoom Monday July 13, 2026 during the 2026 ACB Conference and Convention. Please Consult the 2026 ACB Conference and Convention Program for details, Find out more at https://acb-business.pinecast.co

Motion by Dee Ann Hart of Indiana: Move to adopt the following resolution: Ensuring Equitable Access and Prohibiting Surcharges for Required Support Personnel, Interpreters, and Co-Navigators at Convention Meals Whereas, the American Council of the Blind (ACB) is dedicated to securing full integration and equal participation of people who are blind or visually impaired, including those with dual s...

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20260708 BOP Candidates Forum Join us for the Candidates Forum, where candidates running for the ACB Board of Directors and Board of Publications will share their platforms and goals. This is your chance to hear directly from each candidate before you vote. Sponsored by Board of Publications Find out more at https://acb-business.pinecast.co

20260708 2000 Candidates Forum Originally Aired on ACB Media Find out more at https://acb-business.pinecast.co

ACB Board of Publications Meeting Agenda July 7, 2026 at 9 PM Eastern Welcome and Call to Order Roll Call Approval of the Agenda Approval of the Minutes Member Comment Editor’s Report Braille Forum Themes ACB Voices Blog Editors ACB Media Report ACB Large Print Guidelines Review Candidate’s Forum BOP Award Presentations BOP Convention Session Update Other Items Adjournment and Next Meeting Find ou...

Convention Standing Rules Adopted by the ACB Board of Directors, May 19, 2025 Preamble The ACB Standing Rules are updated annually to ensure fairness and efficiency during debates and voting. Election materials, proposed Resolutions, and Amendments to the ACB Constitution and Bylaws are published in advance. Zoom sessions are scheduled for discussion and questions. Members are encouraged to attend...

Members will vote on 8 bylaw amendments during convention

Background to Proposed Bylaw Amendments Processes of the American Council of the Blind have evolved over time, including the successful creation of standing steering committees that oversee the work of related committees and work groups. This proposal updates Bylaw 6 to reflect those relationships, modernize the wording, and allow more flexibility in committee roles by requiring only the committee...

Following are the reading of 3 resolutions that will be presented to the membership for debate and vote at the 2026 ACB Conference and Convention. This is the original language submitted by the Resolutions Committee so that members may review it in advance of the convention. These resolutions have not yet been debated, amended, or adopted and should not be regarded as having been passed or approve...

Resolution discussed: 2026-05, Visual Description and Self Description.

Resolutions discussed: Resolution 2026-03, Amazon Disability Access Line. Resolution 2026-04, Funding for the Institute for Museum and Library Services. Resolution 2026-05, standardization of visual description and elimination of Superficial Self Description. Find out more at https://acb-business.pinecast.co

ACB Board of Publications Meeting Agenda Welcome and Call to Order Roll Call Approval of the Agenda Approval of the Minutes Member Comments Editor’s Report Braille Forum Themes ACB Voices Blog Editors ACB Media Report ACB Large Print Guidelines Review Candidate’s Forum BOP Award Presentations BOP Convention Session Update Other Items Adjournment and Next Meeting Find out more at https://acb-busine...

Resolution discussed: 2026-03, Amazon Disability Access Line