ACB Events

20230401-3 California Council of the Blind-2023 Conference and Convention 20230401-3 CCB Banquet MCs: Larry Gassman and Regina Brink o Heard about the importance of mentorship and peer support in our community and how it impacts independence, employment, and quality of life from ACB Board Member Kenneth Semien Sr. o Presentation of CCB Awards Find out … Read more

20230401-2 California Council of the Blind-2023 Conference and Convention 20230401-2 Third General Session Second Vice-President Rob Turner & Secretary Steve Bauer Presiding o Met the new CEO of the San Francisco Lighthouse Sharon Giovinazzo o Be amused and inspired with a "Tale of Two Presidents" with CCB President Gabe Griffith and NFBC President Tim Elder … Read more

20230401-1 California Council of the Blind-2023 Conference and Convention 20230401-1 Morning Session Department of Rehabilitation, DOR Employment Services and Updates Participants heard from key Blind Field Services staff including: o Laura Rasmussen District Administrator o Peter Dawson Regional Director o Nancy Ybarra Regional Business Specialist about DOR Employment Services including benefits, opportunities, and behind the … Read more

20230331-2 California Council of the Blind-2023 Conference and Convention Second General session Part 2 President, Gabe Griffith Presiding o Heard from Deb Cook-Louis, ACB President o Gabe’s President’s Report o The Governmental Affairs Committee shared the latest happenings in advocacy and legislation. o Remembered our friends who have passed away over the last year and … Read more

20230331-1 California Council of the Blind-2023 Conference and Convention Second General session Part 1 President, Gabe Griffith Presiding o Heard from Deb Cook-Louis, ACB President o Gabe’s President’s Report o The Governmental Affairs Committee shared the latest happenings in advocacy and legislation. o Remembered our friends who have passed away over the last year and … Read more

20230328 California Council of the Blind-2023 Conference and Convention 20230328 First General Session President Gabe Griffith presiding Adopted our Convention Rules o Heard from Credentials and Nominating Committee Chair, Frank Welt o Heard proposed Bylaw amendments from Bylaws Committee Chair Steve Bauer Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

The American Council of the Blind and Supporters Rally to Demand Accessible and Inclusive Currency ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — On March 10, Harriet Tubman Day, the American Council of the Blind (ACB) and supporters rallied in front of the White House and marched to the U.S. Treasury to highlight the ongoing fight for accessible and inclusive currency for all. Tweet … Read more

20230311 2023 DC Leadership Conference Luncheon Speakers the Mobile Voting Project o Jocelyn Bucaro – Director of the Mobile Voting Project Space Telescope Science Institute o Dr. Kelly Lepo, STScI Education and Outreach Scientist o Timothy Rhue II, STScI Informal Science Educator o webbtelescope.org Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20230309 2023 ACB DC Leadership Board of Directors Meeting Originally Broadcasted on ACB­ Media 6    8. Financial Narrative for 2022: David Trott, ACB Treasurer 9. Review and approval of the ACB Media and Affiliate Engagement Policy: Rachel Schroeder, ACB Media Support Chair and Rick Morin, ACB Media Manager 10. Board of Publications (BOP) Report: … Read more

20230309 2023 ACB DC Leadership Board of Directors Meeting Originally Broadcasted on ACB­ Media 6   1. Call to Order: Dan Spoone, President 2. Roll Call and Introduction of Guests: Denise Colley, Secretary 3. Review and Approval of Agenda: Dan Spoone, President 4. Review and Approval of Minutes: January 31, 2023 (Telephonic), Denise Colley, Secretary … Read more