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Resolution 2024-13 - Accessibility of NextGen TV Submitted by Carl Richardson and Timothy Wynn on behalf of the ACB Audio description Program Whereas, the American Council of the Blind is a leader in advocating for accessible television and entertainment for all blind, low vision, and deaf-blind viewers; and Whereas, NextGen TV, also known as ATSC 3.0, is an emerging standard for over-the-air broa...

Resolution 2024 12 - Audio Description for Streaming Services Submitted by Clark Rachfal on behalf of the ACB Audio Description Project Whereas, the American Council of the Blind is the pre-eminent advocacy organization for the creation, distribution, and enjoyment of high-quality audio-described video content; and Whereas, audio description is audio-narrated descriptions of video programming’s ke...

Resolution 2024-11 -Promoting Military Dining Facilities Submitted by Ardis Bazyn on behalf of Randolph-Sheppard Vendors of America (RSVA) Whereas, the primary purpose of the Randolph-Sheppard Act is to provide employment opportunities and economic benefits for vendors throughout the United States who are blind or have low vision; and Whereas, the Randolph-Sheppard Vendors of America (RSVA), an af...

Resolution 2024-10 - NLS Racial, Ethnic, and Cultural Searches Submitted by Cheryl Cumings on behalf of the ACB Multicultural Affairs Committee Whereas, public library patrons are able to search for books by authors of specific racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds that explore topics and experiences specific to them in multiple genres; and Whereas, there is no comparable ability for National L...

Resolution 2024-09 - Enhancing Employment Opportunities for Individuals Who are Blind or Have Low Vision Submitted by: ACB Employment Committee Whereas, the unemployment rate of people who are blind or have low vision is at least two to three times higher than their non-disabled peers; and Whereas, a recent survey conducted by the Employment Committee of the American Council of the Blind highlight...

This resolution failed on June 27, 2024. A record vote was requested that will occur on July 1, 2024. Resolution 2024-06 - Decisions Impacting ACB Members Submitted by Alice Ritchhart Whereas, in our “age of information,” it is a reasonable expectation that when leaders of a member-driven organization make decisions directly impacting the membership, they will do so by first obtaining member input...

This resolution was tabled on June 27, 2024 Resolution 2024-03 - Creating a Communications Working Group Submitted by Paul Edwards Whereas, braille constitutes a primary medium of written communication used by people who are blind or have low vision for literacy, marking and labeling, playing games, and learning mathematics, science and music; and Whereas, audio formats including text-to-speech (T...

Resolution 2024-02 - NLS and Spelling of Authors’ Names Submitted by Paul Edwards Whereas, the National Library Service (NLS) includes spelling the names of authors discussed in the New York Times Book Review; and Whereas, there are several other NLS-produced magazines in audio format which incorporate book reviews; Now, therefore, be it resolved by the American Council of the Blind in convention...

Resolution 2024-01 - The Use of Shapes and Braille for Labeling Products Submitted by: Paul Edwards Whereas, in an effort to make identification of products more accessible, Procter and Gamble has recently introduced a marking system using lines and shapes; and Whereas, Procter and Gamble is seeking to have this system considered for industry-wide use; and Whereas, Procter and Gamble rejected the...

ACB 2024 Standing Rules Adopted by the ACB Board of Directors, April 30, 2024 Preamble The Standing Rules for debate and voting at the ACB Conference and Convention are updated yearly and are designed to promote the fairest process for debate and the most efficient use of members' time during the General Sessions. Great effort is expended to publish the Election materials of candidates, proposed R...

Voting for ACB 2024 National Conference and Convention • All Vote-Now procedures apply to the 2024 Conference and Convention. • ACB will use Vote-Now for up to five (5) contested Board of Director positions and up to three (3) contested Board of Publications (BOP) positions; Resolutions requiring a record vote; and all Constitution and Bylaws amendments. • The vote count is comprised of two (2) pa...

The June 4, 2024 Board Of Publications Meeting Agenda: Welcome and Review of Agenda [Penny] Roll Call [Zelda] Approval of Minutes from May 7, 2024 BOP Meeting [Zelda] Public’s Point of View [The BOP welcomes all guests and encourages you to ask questions, share comments, and make suggestions.] The ACB Voices BLOG and Member on the Mic [Anthony and Penny] The recent MOM interviews have been fascina...

The May 7, 2024 Board Of Publications Meeting Agenda: Welcome and Review of Agenda [Penny] Roll Call [Zelda] Approval of Minutes from April 2, 2024 BOP Meeting [Zelda] Public’s Point of View [The BOP welcomes all guests and encourages you to ask questions, share comments, and make suggestions.] The ACB Voices BLOG and Member on the Mic Update on MOM [Anthony] ACB Voices reviewers for May and June...

ACB Board of Directors Telephonic Meeting Tuesday, April 30, 2024 Broadcast on ACB Media Six 7:00PM ET – 9:00PM ET 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: March 2, 2024 (DC Leadership), Denise Colley Mission Moment: Deb Cook Lewis; Scott...

The April 2, 2024 Board Of Publications Meeting Agenda: Welcome and Review of Agenda [Penny] Roll Call [Zelda] Approval of Minutes from March 12, 2024 BOP Meeting [Zelda] Public’s Point of View [The BOP welcomes all guests and encourages you to ask questions, share comments, and make suggestions.] The ACB Voices BLOG and Member on the Mic Update on MOM [Anthony] ACB Voices reviewers for April and...

The March 12, 2024 Board Of Publications Meeting Agenda: Welcome and Review of Agenda [Penny] Roll Call [Zelda] Approval of Minutes from February 6, 2024 BOP Meeting [Zelda] Public’s Point of View [All guests are welcomed and encouraged to ask questions, share comments, and make suggestions] The ACB-Conversation list: Moderation Rules and Process[Penny, All] Any more thoughts about current traffic...

20240304 Legislative Seminar Agenda -Afternoon Originally Broadcasted March 4, 2024, on ACB M Accessible Voting o Presenters: Stephanie Flynt, National Coalition Jocelyn Bucaro, Tusk Philanthropies Legislative Imperatives – Medical Devices and Medicare/Medicaid Benefits bills o Medicare Presenter: Leela Baggett, Powers Law o Medical Devices Presenter: Justin Young, NFB video from Rep. Jan Schakows...

20240304 Legislative Seminar Agenda -Morning Originally Broadcasted March 4, 2024, on ACB Media 6 Welcome and Introductions Legislative Imperatives – Web Access and CVTACVT o Presenters: Karen Peltz Straus Kim Charlson o Web Access Presenters: Sarah Malaier, AFB video from Rep. John Sarbanes, MD Seniors with Vision Loss o Presenters: Jeff Thom Doug Powell Kenneth Semien Sr. Anisio Correia Sponsors...

20240303 Presidents Meeting - Afternoon Originally Broadcasted March 3, 2024, on ACB Media 6 Afternoon breakout Sessions Putting the “Fun” in Fundraising: Supporting Affiliates This session explored strategies for effective Fundraising: From Grassroots to Partnerships to Individuals Moderator: Kolby Garrison o Presenters: Bill Reeder Jo Lynn Bailey-Page Leslie Spoone, FL Koni Sims, SD How to Hold...

20240303 Presidents Meeting - Morning Originally Broadcasted March 3, 2024, on ACB Media 6   ·       Strengthening the Ties that Bind Us Together.  Let’s explore the Value of our special interest affiliates and their benefit to our state affiliates and overall organization o   Panelists: §  Doug Powell, Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss §  Jeff Bishop, Blind Information Technology Specialists §  D...

20240302 Board of Directors Meeting - Afternoon Originally Broadcasted March 2, 2024, on ACB Media 6   10. Staff Reports: Dan Spoone, ACB Interim Executive Director and Nancy Marks Becker, Chief Financial Officer   5. ACB Media Report:  Rick Morin 6. Financial Report: Nancy Marks-Becker list end list of 2 items 1. Presented by Nancy Becker for Michael Garrett, ACB Treasurer 2. ACB Enterprise and S...

20240302 Board of Directors Meeting - Morning Originally Broadcasted March 2, 2024, on ACB Media 6   1. Call to Order: Deb Cook Lewis, President 2. Roll Call and Introduction of Board and Staff: Denise Colley, Secretary 3. Review and Approval of Agenda: Deb Cook Lewis, President 4. Review and Approval of Minutes: January 30, 2024 (Telephonic), Denise Colley, Secretary 5. Report on Board Executive...

Join ACB's Advocacy and Outreach Specialist, Swatha Nandhakumar,and learn about the final Legislative Imperative, The Medical Devices Nonvisual Accessibility ACT (S.3621 and H.R.1328). Find out more at https://acb-business.pinecast.co

Get ready for ACB's Legislative Seminar and to advocate on Capitol Hill by joining ACB's Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs, Claire Stanley to learn about the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act (S.2984 and H.R.5813). Find out more at https://acb-business.pinecast.co

Get ready for ACB's Legislative Seminar and to advocate on Capitol Hill with ACB's Advocacy and Outreach Specialist, Swatha Nandhakumar, and learn about the Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act (S.2494 and H.R.4858) Find out more at https://acb-business.pinecast.co