ACB Conference and Convention
ACB Conference and Convention

20230702 0000 Schaumburg Standard

Originally Broadcasted July 2, 2023, on ACB Media

September 2, 2023

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Originally Broadcasted July 4, 2023, on ACB Media

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20230704 0000 Schaumburg Standard Originally Broadcasted July 4, 2023, on ACB Media

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Originally Broadcasted July 3, 2023, on ACB Media

September 1, 2023

Originally Broadcasted July 3, 2023, on 20230703 0000 Schaumburg Standard

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Originally Broadcasted June 30, 2023, on ACB Media

September 1, 2023
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Originally Broadcasted July 1, 2023, on ACB Media

September 1, 2023
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20230620 1400 Mock Election

Originally Broadcasted June 20, 2023, on ACB Media 5

August 25, 2023

20230620 Mock Election Originally Broadcasted June 20, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Participants took part in this year’s mock election as we prepared for official convention elections. Leaders were on hand to answer your questions and hear your feedback during this two-hour event.

20230624 1730 Keys to the Convention

Originally Broadcasted June 24, 2023, on ACB Media 3

August 20, 2023

20230624 1730 Keys to the Convention Originally Broadcasted June 24, 2023, on ACB Media 3 Attendees heard panelists describe what to expect if this is your first time attending an ACB Convention in person. Edited By:  Darcy Burnard

20230706 1900 Banquet, July 6, 2023, ACB 2023 Conference and Convention

Hybrid event originating from Schaumburg, IL, Zoom and ACB Media

August 14, 2023

2023 American Council of the Blind 62nd Annual Conference and Convention Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center, Schaumburg, IL and, via Zoom and ACB Media Banquet, July 6, 2023, Schaumburg Ballroom

  • ACB Awards Presentations
  • Braille Forum Drawing
  • Keynote Speaker, Louie Sharp, Island Lake, Illinois

Video of the session can be viewed at 2023 ACB Conference & Convention: Banquet July 6, 2023 - YouTube The full CART Transcript can be downloaded at Download the ACB Banquet CART file

20230706 0830 General Session, July 6, 2023, ACB 2023 Conference and Convention

Hybrid event originating from Schaumburg, IL, Zoom and ACB Media

August 13, 2023

2023 American Council of the Blind 62nd Annual Conference and Convention Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center, Schaumburg, IL and, via Zoom and ACB Media General Session, July 6, 2023, Schaumburg Ballroom

  • Call to Order
  • Pledge of Allegiance: JPMorgan Chase Leadership Fellows: Benjamin Wright, Henderson, KY; Malaina Vanderwal, Caledonia, MI; Terrie Terlau, Louisville, KY; Liz Bottner, Washington, DC; Cheryl Cumings, Seattle, WA
  • ACB Sponsor Recognitions: Corporate and Individual Sponsors
  • Sponsorship Presentation: Diamond Sponsor, JPMorgan Chase
  • ACB Angels: Joan Hill, Klamath Falls, OR; Gardenia (Guide Dog), Gaithersburg, MD; Delbert Aman, Aberdeen, SD
  • Affiliate Roll Call Resolutions and Bylaws (and if necessary, election
  • Presiding Officer: David Trott, ACB Treasurer, Talladega, AL
  • Craig Meder, APH
  • ACB's Growth Report: Dan Spoone, Interim Executive Director, Orlando, FL; and Nancy Marks-Becker, ACB CFO, Brooklyn Center, MN
  • ACB Angels Presentation: Travis Lee Johnson, Paragould, AR; Raymond Washburn, Oklahoma City, OK
  • Report on the ACB Walk and Auction: Donna Brown, Walk Chair, Romney, WV; Leslie Spoone, Chair, ACB Auction Committee, Orlando FL; and Dan Dillon, Chair, ACB Resource Development Committee, Hermitage, TN
  • Treasurer's Report: David Trott, Talladega, AL
  • ACBES Report: Rev. Michael Garrett, Chair, ACB Enterprises and Services, Missouri City, TX
  • Member and Affiliate Relationships: Cindy Hollis, Manager of Membership Engagement, Flat Rock, MI
  • ACB Mentoring, Access and Peer Support; Kenneth Semien Sr., Chair, Durward K. McDaniel First-Timers Committee, Beaumont, TX
  • Advocacy updates: Clark Rachfal, ACB Director of Advocacy, Alexandria, VA; Swatha Nandhakumar, Advocacy and Outreach Specialist, Alexandria, VA
  • Convention Report: Janet Dickelman, Convention Coordinator, Saint Paul, MN
  • Door Prizes and Announcements

Video of the session can be viewed at 2023 ACB Conference & Convention: General Session July 6, 2023 - YouTube

The full CART Transcript can be downloaded at Download the Thursday, July 6: General Session CART file