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Communication Center Services
The Communication Center is in the Pyramid Room on the lower level and is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fri., July 8 through Wed., July 13. This is where you can place ads in the paper, make braille or print copies, or volunteer to help produce the newspaper.
Living Healthy with BPI
Blind Pride International presents three sessions on healthy living during the 2016 ACB Conference and Convention in Minneapolis.
1. Yoga ABC's - New to yoga? Learn the fundamentals of yoga to get started on your personal path. Jessica Rosenberg from Yoga Center Minneapolis will cover the basics of yoga poses and breathwork. She will also provide insight into the various forms of yoga. A fun and interactive introduction to the ABCs of several respected yoga traditions.
When - Tuesday, July 5, 1:15 to 2:30 PM
Medical Information
For medical emergencies, dial 0 on a hotel phone or 911 on any other phone. Stay calm and speak distinctly. Give your name, exact location and a description of the emergency. For medical care, contact:
Emergency Clinic:
Minute Clinic (Located in the Target store)
900 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Walk-in appointments only
0.3 miles
Monday through Friday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Closed Sundays
Other ACB Meetings
Audio Description Project
Joel Snyder, President, Audio Description Associates
Sunday, July 3 through Tuesday, July 5, Lakeshore Ballroom A
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Audio Description Conference $149 ($149). Audio description enthusiasts hear presentations on the latest developments in the field. Includes a gala awards luncheon on Day 3 with a guest speaker.
2016 Convention Program Committee
Kim Charlson, Chair, Watertown, MA
Janet Dickelman, St. Paul, MN
Judy Dixon, Arlington, VA
Karen Gourgey, New York, NY
John McCann, Tucson, AZ
Jeff Thom, Sacramento, CA
Eric Bridges, Staff Liaison, Alexandria, VA
2011 Conference and Convention Program
ACB IN THE SILVER STATE
GOLDEN PAST - DIAMOND FUTURE
50th Annual National
Conference and Convention
American Council of the Blind
and
Special-Interest Affiliates
John Ascuaga’s Nugget Resort & Casino
Reno, Nevada
July 8-16, 2011
Mitch Pomerantz, President
Hosted by the
Nevada Council of the Blind
Rick Kuhlmey, President
ACB Convention Café
Stop by the ACB/Verizon Convention Café to grab a quick cup of coffee, pastry, sandwich, salad or snack as you rush from one meeting to another or as you head out on a tour. Meet at the Café to visit with friends or just rest a while between activities. The Café is on the second floor in Pavillion A; hours and specials will be announced in the newspaper.
2014 Convention Coordinating Committee
Janet Dickelman, Chair, St. Paul, MN
Margarine Beaman, Austin, TX
Sally Benjamin, Tallahassee, FL
Michael Fulghum, Hermitage, TN
Vicky Prahin, Columbus, OH
Bruce Radtke, Bellingham, WA
Michael Smitherman, Jackson, MS
Carla Ruschival, Officer Liaison, Louisville, KY
Lane Waters, Staff Liaison, Minneapolis, MN
Program Formatting Notes
Entries in this program give day, time, and location for each event. Descriptions, presenters, and ticket prices are shown when applicable. If a group is holding all of its events in the same room on a given day, that room name appears on the line beside the day and date. If a group is holding more than one event on a given day, and those events are in different rooms, the location for the first event is shown beside the day and date. Subsequent rooms are shown beside the events.
ACB Committee Meetings
Advocacy Committee
Chair: Jeff Thom
2015 Local Host Committee
Stuart Swartz, Chair, Plano, TX
Pat Canty, Dallas, TX
Becky Collier, Garland, TX
Allen Dunbar, Desoto, TX
Sheila Derrick, Fort Worth, TX
Marci Duty, Dallas, TX (Des Moines, IA)
Ted Harper, Dallas, TX
Anna Russo, Dallas, TX
Joyce Smith, Dallas, TX
2014 Convention Program Committee
Kim Charlson, Chair, Watertown, MA
Janet Dickelman, St. Paul, MN
Rick Kuhlmey, Las Vegas, NV
Marlaina Lieberg, Burien, WA
Jeff Thom, Sacramento, CA
Cindy Van Winkle, Bremerton, WA
Melanie Brunson, Staff Liaison, Arlington, VA
ACB Photography
The official ACB photographer for the 2015 conference and convention will be taking pictures in the exhibit hall, on selected tours, and at many social events. He will visit committee and affiliate meetings, workshops, general sessions, and the banquet.
It is understood that all activities and programs scheduled at the 2015 conference and convention are subject to be photographed. Photos are the property of ACB, and are for ACB's use.
Other ACB Meetings
Saturday, July 4
5:30 PM: ACB Exhibitors Reception (by invitation only), President's Suite
Sunday, July 5, State Room 3
11:00 AM: ACB Committee Chairs Meeting
An important meeting with ACB President Kim Charlson. Every committee should be represented, either by its chair or a designated committee member.
Thursday, July 9, Austin Ballroom 2
4:15 PM: Affiliate Presidents' Meeting
2014 Local Host Committee
Rick Kuhlmey, Chair, Las Vegas, NV
Carol Ann Ewing, Co-Chair, Las Vegas, NV
Ken Barber, Las Vegas, NV
Olga Barber, Las Vegas, NV
Chuancy Chansler, Pahrump, NV
Richard Dortch, Las Vegas, NV
Karen Eastman, Henderson, NV
Karen Haymen, Las Vegas, NV
Jim Kvool, Las Vegas, NV
Kim Lattin, Reno, NV
Lori Moroz-White, Las Vegas, NV
Hannah Peters, Las Vegas, NV
Elizabeh Pohe, Boulder City, NV
Kae Pohe, Boulder City, NV
Kathy Welsh, Pahrump, NV
In Memory of Anita Stone, 10/18/13, Las Vegas, NV
Medical Information
For medical emergencies, dial 0 on a hotel phone or 911 on any other phone. Stay calm and speak distinctly. Give your name, exact location and a description of the emergency. For medical care, contact:
Special-Interest Affiliate Meetings
American Association of Blind Teachers
President: Marcia Dresser
Program Chair: Carla Hayes
Registration: $10 ($12)
Sunday, July 5, City View 7
8:00-11:00 AM: AABT Breakfast/Program/Meeting $25 ($27)
8:00 AM — 8:45 AM: Breakfast
8:45 AM: "Eggs In Your Stomach And Egg On Your Face"
Share your amusing stories about life's little embarrassing moments that only a visual impairment can bring.
9:30 AM: Break
9:45 AM: AABT business meeting and elections.
2014 Conference and Convention Calendar
Thursday, July 10
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Registration, Capri 103
Friday, July 11
6:30 AM - 10:30 PM: Grand Canyon West Rim
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM: Registration, Capri 103
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Leadership Institute, Capri 114
4:15 PM – 9:15 PM: Rat Pack is Back