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20250401 Board of Publications Monthly Meeting Originally Broadcasted April 1, 2025, on ACB Media 6   The Board of Publications welcomed ACB members to attend our monthly meeting. Agenda list of 14 items • Welcome, Katie Frederick, BOP Chair • Roll Call, Zelda Gebhard • Approval of agenda, BOP • Approval of March Minutes, BOP • Public comment, BOP • Permitting one announcement about a call on Conv...

2025 ACB D.C. Leadership Board of Directors Meeting Saturday, March 15, 2025 Broadcast on ACB Media Six Call to Order: Deb Cook Lewis, President Roll Call and Introduction of Board and Staff: Denise Colley, Secretary Review and Approval of Agenda: Deb Cook Lewis, President4. Review and Approval of February 10, 2025 Minutes: Denise Colley, Secretary President’s Report: Deb Cook Lewis A. ACB Telepho...

2025 ACB DC Leadership Conference Welcome Reception Welcome: ACB Executive Director Scott Thornhill Presentations from Committees and programs ACB Walk Committee: Donna Brown: Launch of the 2025 Walk song and learn how affiliates can sponsor Walk teams INSPIRE Mentoring Program: Donna Brown and Kenneth Semien Sr: Update on progress of the mentoring program DKM Committee: Zelda Gebhard and Donna Cl...

2025 ACB President’s Meeting Welcome and Overview of the Day: Deb Cook Lewis, ACB President The ABC’s of ACB: Key Programs, Services and Roles: Facilitated by Cindy Hollis, ACB Membership Services Manager Role and Function of Our Primary Email Lists: Presidents; Leadership; Conversation; Announce – Deb Cook Lewis, Cindy Hollis, and Rep from Board of Publications – Affiliate Liaisons: Linking Affil...

2025 Presidents Meeting Breakouts 1A 1A Governance and Oversight: We must ensure that the missions of our affiliates align with ACB’s mission and values while allowing affiliates to maintain autonomy. Find out more at https://acb-business.pinecast.co

2025 Presidents Meeting Breakout 1B 1B Communication and Coordination: Ensure that ACB and all affiliates are working towards the same goals and objectives. Find out more at https://acb-business.pinecast.co

2025 Presidents Meeting First Breakouts Summary Reports 1A Governance and Oversight: We must ensure that the missions of our affiliates align with ACB’s mission and values while allowing affiliates to maintain autonomy. 1B Communication and Coordination: Ensure that ACB and all affiliates are working towards the same goals and objectives. Find out more at https://acb-business.pinecast.co

2025 Presidents Meeting -Second Breakouts 2A Policies: There must be clear policies that the national organization and all affiliates agree to uphold. Categories might include: membership, fundraising, and program implementation. Find out more at https://acb-business.pinecast.co

2025 Presidents Meeting Breakouts Session 2B Branding and Identity: Each affiliate will have its unique mission and approach, it's essential to ensure that they all align with the values and branding of the national organization. Find out more at https://acb-business.pinecast.co

2025 Presidents Meeting Second Breakouts Summary Reports 2A Policies: There must be clear policies that the national organization and all affiliates agree to uphold. Categories might include: membership, fundraising, and program implementation. 2B Branding and Identity: Each affiliate will have its unique mission and approach, it's essential to ensure that they all align with the values and brandi...

Legislative Seminar Agenda Monday, March 17, 2025 Introductions Imperatives (30 minutes each with Role Plays) Sponsors Keynote Speaker, Jeff Mittman, Bosma Enterprise Federal Panel FCC: Will Schell, Disability Rights Office -- NCD: Kimie Eacobacci -- U.S. Access Board: Dr. Sachin Dev Pavithran Panel on Alternative Advocacy Channels Speakers: Jeff Thom, ACB Board Member -- Jessica Podesva, National...

Sustaining Federal Policies and Programs Empowering People Experiencing Vision Loss to Continue Contributing to America   Blind individuals contribute to society in countless meaningful ways, just like anyone else. We are taxpayers, business owners, employees, consumers, homeowners, veterans, students, and seniors. We excel in various fields such as education, arts, technology, science, sports, an...

20250304 Board of Publications Monthly Meeting Originally Broadcasted March 4, 2025, on ACB Media 6   Board of Publications Agenda list of 14 items • Welcome, Katie Frederick, BOP Chair • Roll Call, Zelda Gebhard • Approval of agenda, BOP • Approval of February minutes, BOP • Public comment, BOP • ACB Braille Forum report, Sharon Lovering, Editor • Forum themes, BOP themes for July-December • Remi...

Agenda list of 14 items • Welcome, Katie Frederick, BOP Chair • Roll Call, Zelda Gebhard • Approval of agenda, BOP • Approval of February minutes, BOP • Public comment, BOP • ACB Braille Forum report, Sharon Lovering, Editor • Forum themes, BOP themes for July-December • Reminder April 1 BOP awards deadline • Communicator’s Workshop, Zelda, April? • ACB Media updates, ACB Media team • Conversation...

20250304 - - Legislative Imperative - Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act.

Discussing Imperative: Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act In preparation for the upcoming Legislative Seminar to be held at the D.C. Leadership Conference, we will be discussing the Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act (CVTA). Find out more at https://acb-business.pinecast.co

Discussing Imperative: Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act In preparation for the upcoming Legislative Seminar to be held at the D.C. Leadership Conference, we will be discussing the Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act. Find out more at https://acb-business.pinecast.co

2025 ACB Legislative Imperatives The American Council of the Blind is the nation’s leading member-driven organization for individuals who are blind and experiencing vision loss. With 66 state and special- interest affiliates across the country, ACB is committed to increasing the security, independence, quality of life, and economic opportunity for people who are blind and low vision in the United...

2025 ACB Board of Directors Meeting, Monday, February 10, 2025, 7:00 PM ET, Broadcast on ACB Media Six Call to Order: Deb Cook Lewis, ACB President Roll Call and Introduction of Guests: Denise Colley, Secretary Review and Approval of Agenda: Deb Cook Lewis, ACB President Review and Approval of Minutes: September 23, 2024; November 2, 2024; and December 9 & 16, 2024 - Denise Colley, Secretary C...

Agenda Welcome, Katie Frederick, BOP Chair Roll Call, Zelda Gebhard Approval of agenda, BOP Approval of January minutes, BOP ACB Braille Forum report, Sharon Lovering, Editor Forum themes, BOP (April-June) Public comment, BOP ACB Media updates, ACB Media team ACB Voices Blog: data BITS/BOP Partnership, Jeff Bishop Conversation Email List Guidelines Discussion, BOP Other items? Next meeting March 4...

Agenda list of 14 items • Welcome, Katie Frederick, BOP Chair • Roll Call, Zelda Gebhard • Approval of agenda, BOP • Approval of December minutes, BOP • ACB Communicator’s Workshop: 1/10 8:30 PM, Zelda/Jeff • Public comment • ACB Braille Forum report, Sharon Lovering, Editor • Forum themes, BOP (March-May) • ACB Media updates, ACB Media team • ACB Voices Blog: January & February editors • Conv...

ACB Board of directors meeting December 9 2024 Board meeting to discuss and approve the hotel selections for the conventions to be held in 2026, 2027 and 2028

BOP meetings are open — all are welcome. Monthly meetings begin at 9:00 PM Eastern the first Tuesday of the month. Join via Zoom or listen on ACB Media Six. Agenda Welcome, Katie Frederick, BOP Chair Roll Call, Zelda Gebhard Approval of agenda, BOP Approval of November minutes, BOP Public comment. Conversation Email List Guidelines Discussion, BOP ACB Braille Forum report, Sharon Lovering, Editor...

Board of Publications November 5, 2024 Agenda Welcome, Katie Frederick, BOP Chair Roll Call, Zelda Gebhard Approval of agenda, BOP Approval of October minutes, BOP Public’s point of view, we welcome hearing from you. Conversation Email List Discussion, BOP ACB Braille Forum report, Sharon Lovering, Editor Forum themes, BOP (January-February) 2024–2025 work plan update, BOP Communicator’s Workshop,...

2024 ACB Fall Board of Directors Meeting Saturday, November 2, 2024 Broadcast on ACB Media Six Call to Order: Deb Cook Lewis, President Roll Call and Introduction of Guests: Denise Colley, Secretary Review and Approval of Agenda: Deb Cook Lewis, President Review and Approval of Minutes: August 20, 2024, Telephonic - Denise Colley, Secretary Mission Moment: Deb Cook Lewis and Scott Thornhill Consen...