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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...

Agenda Welcome , Katie Frederick, BOP Chair Roll Call, Zelda Gebhard Approval of agenda, BOP Approval of August & September minutes, BOP Public’s point of view, we welcome hearing from you. Conversation Email List Discussion, BOP ACB Voices Blog, BOP ACB Braille Forum report, Sharon Lovering, Editor Forum themes, BOP, 2024–2025 work plan discussion, BOP ACB Media updates, ACB Media team Other...

Board of Directors Meeting Monday, September 23, 2024 Broadcast on ACB Media Six Please note: This is the full recording of the Board Meeting from the Zoom recording. The only edit was to remove a multi-minute discussion regarding whether the stream was up. Call to Order: Deb Cook Lewis, President Roll Call: Denise Colley, Secretary GDUI Request for ACB to Send a Representative to the Rally on the...

BOP meetings are open — all are welcome. Monthly meetings begin at 9:00 PM Eastern the first Tuesday of the month. Date: September 3, 2024 Agenda Welcome and review of agenda, Katie Frederick, BOP Chair Roll Call, Zelda Gebhard Approval of August minutes, BOP Public’s point of view, we welcome hearing from you. ACB Voices Blog, BOP (September & October reviewers) ACB Braille Forum report, Shar...

2024 Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, August 20, 2024 (sequence of certain items changed) Call to Order: Deb Cook Lewis, President Roll Call: Denise Colley, Secretary Review and Approval of Agenda: Deb Cook Lewis, President Review and Approval of July 5, 2024, Minutes: Denise Colley, Secretary Review and Approval of the 2024 Resolution Priorities and Assignments: Deb Cook Lewis, Gabe Griffith,...

Agenda list of 13 items • Welcome and review of agenda, Katie Frederick, BOP Chair • Roll Call, Zelda Gebhard • Approval of June minutes, BOP • Public’s point of view, we welcome hearing from you. • ACB Voices Blog, BOP (August reviewers, thank you contributors) • ACB Braille Forum report, Sharon Lovering, Editor • Forum themes, BOP, if interested in a month or have a theme idea, contact Sharon Lo...

20240707 1600 Keys to the Convention Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Recorder   This was a great opportunity for 1st time attendees and individuals who have not attended an in-person convention lately. Presentations explained various sessions, business meetings and voting, as well as guide dog info, exhibit info, and some social events. A tip sheet hand-out was available in...

20240705 ACB Board Of Directors Meeting Part 1.

20240705 ACB Board Of Directors Meeting Part 2

20240701 1700 Affiliate Record Vote Affiliate Record Vote for Resolution 2024-06 and Constitution and By-Laws amendments 2024-01, 02, 03 and 04.

Four Constitution and Bylaws amendments that were debated June 28, 2024 and submitted for Record Vote July 1, 2024. Note that Proposal 2024-03 was amended on June 28, 2024 and the amended version is included herein for Record Vote July 1, 2024.

Business meeting held virtually during the 2024 ACB Conference and Convention on June 28, 2024 where the following proposed amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws were read, clarified, and debated: 2024-01 (editorial): To change all instances of "ACB Radio" to "ACB Media" 2024-02 align Article XI with the language and intent of Bylaw 6D 2024-03 Replacing "voice vote&qu...

Business meeting held virtually during the 2024 ACB Conference and Convention on June 27, 2024 where the following proposed resolutions were read, clarified, debated and voted on: Resolution 2024 03 Creating a Communications Working Group Resolution 2024 06 Decisions Impacting ACB Members Resolution 2024 14 Making ADA Paratransit More Equitable

20240626 1400 Mock Election Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2024, on ACB Media 1   Edited By: Darcy Burnard   Find out more at https://acb-business.pinecast.co

Business meeting held virtually during the 2024 ACB Conference and Convention on June 26, 2024 where the following proposed resolutions were read, clarified, debated and voted on: Resolution 2024-09 Enhancing Employment Opportunities for Individuals Who are Blind or Have Low Vision Resolution 2024-11 Promoting Military Dining Facilities Resolution 2024-12 Audio Description for Streaming Services R...