ACB Conference and Convention

20260730 2000 ACB Banquet Originally Aired on ACB Media The banquet included a moment of reflection, presentations of BOP and ACB awards, and a keynote by Precious Perez. Jeff Thom served as emcee. 2045: BOP awards — Ned E. Freeman Excellence in Writing, Vernon Henley Media, and Hollis Liggett Braille Free Press Awards. 2100: ACB awards — Koni Sims and Ann Brash. 2115: Keynote — Precious Perez, entertainer, songwriter, and inspirational speaker from Louisville, Kentucky. Perez spoke about her life as a blind musician and her advocacy and performed music. She had been blind since birth because of retinopathy of prematurity. Her experience included accessibility testing, voice acting for a Paramount Plus miniseries and a Dora animated series, performing with a cover band, and writing a book about growing up blind. Latin music was her main passion. The source described two singles released since September and four more in development. Her work with Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities supported advocacy for blindness, disability awareness, and accessibility in the music industry. She emphasized spreading love, uplifting her communities, and empowering others. Find out more at https://acb-convention.pinecast.co

20260730 0930 Morning General Session Originally Aired on ACB Media The session agenda included the following items. 0930: Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance - Leadership Fellows - Marja Byers, Salem, OR; Shana Ray, El Cerrito, CA; Jimmie Smith, Talladega, AL 1000: Affiliate Roll Call 1030: Nominations and Candidate Speeches - ACB Elections 1100: ACB Angels Presentation: Robert Rogers, Cincinnati, OH Patricia Copeland, Seattle, WA Vicki Ratcliffe, Alexandria, VA Presiding Officer: Michael Garrett, Treasurer, Missouri City, TX 1115: Braille Authority of North America (BANA), Celebrating 50 Years Presenter: Judy Dixon, ACB Representative to BANA, Arlington, VA 1130: Treasurer’s Report, Michael Garrett, ACB Treasurer, Missouri City, TX 1200: Convention Report, Janet Dickelman, Convention Committee Chair, Saint Paul, MN 1215: Door prizes and announcements; Adjourn Find out more at https://acb-convention.pinecast.co

20260729 2000 Durward K. McDaniel Leadership Legacy Reception Originally Aired on ACB Media The reception honored 30 years of Durward K. McDaniel First-Timers Leadership Program recipients and 10 years of ACB Leadership Fellows. Convention attendees celebrated the programs' shared legacy of leadership, service, and lasting contributions to ACB. Find out more at https://acb-convention.pinecast.co

20260729 0930 Morning General Session Originally Aired on ACB Media The session agenda included the following items. 0930: Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance - DKM Recipients - Megan Meigs, Long Beach, CA, and Tim Hill, Cross Lanes, WV 0945: Affiliate Roll Call 1015: Nominations and Candidate Speeches - Elections Presiding Officer: Katie Frederick, Secretary, Columbus, OH 1045: Santosh Kumar Rungta, President, World Blind Union, New Delhi, India 1115: Audio Description Awards - Jeff Thom, awards chair, Sacramento, CA 1145: Resolutions Report and Advocacy Update Claire Stanley, Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs, Alexandria, VA 1215: Announcements and Door Prizes Find out more at https://acb-convention.pinecast.co

The Gateway Gazette Volume 2, No. 6 Wednesday, July 29, 2026 This is the last issue of "The Gateway Gazette." Many thanks to everyone who helped staff the room, burst, collate and staple braille papers, deliver the newspapers, and make occasional deliveries to the information desk and other places. Thank you to: Deb Cook Lewis, Zelda Gebhard, Katie Frederick, Ron Brooks, Frank Welte, Judy Dixon, Tyson Ernst, Ralph Smitherman, Margarine Beaman, RaLynn McGuire, Marilyn Murata, Gregg Wandsneider, Ricardo Salazar, Matthew Potter, Zach McLean, Jim Kral, Lou Ann Williams, Claire Schultz, Nicholas Frazier, Ren Lovegood, John Mobley IV, James Burgess, EmmaGrace Olech, Oli Collazo (who did one night's newspaper deliveries single-handedly), Philip So, Nancy Becker, Patty Slaby, Tim and Maria Stone (for the delivery of goodies that kept the workers going), and everyone who came in and helped with everything that goes into getting everyone their convention newspapers. Thanks to Cecily Laney Nipper for faithfully sending all the additions for the delivery list. We look forward to seeing everyone in Jacksonville next year. Announcements Banquet Table Reservations Are you planning to reserve a banquet table for your affiliate or group of friends? Have you reserved a table, and submitted less than 8 names to Cecily at the Information Desk? If so, be sure to turn in the rest of the names by noon today, or other people will be seated at your table. What? Somebody forgot to get a banquet ticket? Get to registration, quick! Registration is open today from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and tomorrow from 8 a.m. until noon. Help Us Share the ACB 2026 Experience! Attending the ACB Conference and Convention? We'd love your help capturing the excitement, whether you're participating in an ACB tour, attending a special event, or connecting with friends, snap a photo or record a short video. When posting on social media, use #ACB2026 and #ACB65Years, and be sure to tag @ACBNational so we can follow and share your posts. If it's easier to have us share them for you, send photos and video shorts to [email protected] for possible use in convention coverage, social media, and future ACB publications. Help us celebrate 65 years of ACB by sharing the moments, memories, and connections that make our convention special! Visit the MMS Booth! Stop by the MMS booth in the exhibit hall and speak to Caitlin or one of our committee members. Sign up or increase your donation by the end of convention and be eligible for a prize. Attending on Zoom? Call 1-888-999-3190 or email [email protected]. Leave us your contact information, whether you're signing up or increasing your donation, how much you're giving, and how you want your money to be distributed. We'll get back to you. The Winners of the Get Up and Get Moving Contest Are … During our Leadership Conference the Get Up and Get Moving Committee (GUGM) announced a contest -- we asked people to write about their journey to get to St. Louis. We judged all contest entries by evaluating three criteria: • Consistency: Walking every day or nearly every day. • Creative storytelling: Bring your journey to life by describing the "landmarks" you'd encounter on your imaginary walk to St. Louis. • Distance walked: Please include the distance you walked in your submission. We very much enjoyed the stories that all of you submitted, and appreciate the time you took to write them and share them with our committee. We have chosen one in-person winner and one virtual winner. The winners will receive Visa gift cards. Our in-person winner is Anthony Akamine. Our virtual winner is Danette Dixon. Thank you all for your participation in this challenge. We hope you enjoy the rest of the convention. Updates Today In conjunction with a league-wide policy established by Major League Baseball, the St. Louis Cardinals reserve the right to inspect all items entering Busch Stadium. Guests may bring in items such as: bags, purses and soft-sided coolers not exceeding 10" x 8" x 10"; food, non-alcoholic beverages in factory-sealed plastic bottles no larger than 2 liters; empty cups, mugs, tumblers or plastic bottles. Prohibited items include but are not limited to the following items: • Alcoholic beverages and non-alcoholic beer • Aluminum containers • Glass bottles/items • Metal cans • Thermoses • Bags larger than 10" x 8" x 10" Guests are encouraged to limit bags for stadium entry. Exceptions will be made for medical bags and diaper bags with a child. All bags will be inspected upon entry. Additions Today, Friends of Bill W will meet in Sterling 5. Sponsors Diamond Waymo Waymo is a fully autonomous driving technology company with a mission to save lives, improve independence, and create new mobility options. Accessibility has been fundamental to Waymo's mission since day one, knowing current transportation options weren't designed with everyone's needs in mind. With input and guidance from the American Council of the Blind through the Waymo Accessibility Network, Waymo is dedicated to building a future of safer, more accessible transportation. Learn more at Waymo.com Newspaper Sponsors Many thanks to the American Printing House for the Blind for its generous donation of braille paper to produce the convention newspaper. And big thanks to HumanWare for its generous donation of the use of three Juliet 120 braille embossers to produce the newspaper. Visit their booths in the exhibit hall and give them a hearty ACB "thank you!" Individual Sponsors Bronze Kathy Arnold Glenda Blanchard Liz Bottner Ann Brash Deb Brummer Sandra Burgess Toni Burrell Ann Byington Michael Byington Sarah Calhoun Leola Campbell Allen Casey Kathy Casey Anthony Chase Wilma Chestnut-House Marla Chorney Teresa Christian Donna Clarke Pam Coffey Belinda Collins Andrea Conner Anisio Correia Natalie Couch David Cox Patti Cox William Deatherage Michelle Denzer Rita Dilek Danette Dixon Nancy Drawe Becky Dunkerson Toni Eames Kathy Farina Joyce Feinberg David Flament Patty Fletcher Carol Francisco Kathleen Gerhardt Joe Green Constance Griesmer Mary Ann Grignon Doug Hansard Carla Hayes Terri-Lynn Higashi Akamine Bruce Hildebrand Linda Holladay Pamela Holloway Suzanne Howell Samantha Hubbard Karen Hughes Vicki Ireland Kelly James Erin Jarrell Cassandra Jessie Karen Johnson Pamela Johnson Stephanie Jones Jennifer Kasl Barbara Kean Nichole Keck Deborah Kendrick Sarita Kimble Colleen Kitagawa Lynne Koral Jo Ann Kucic Cindy Labon Kevin LaRose Kati Lear Paul Lewis Pamela Loch Cathy Long Celeste Lopes Raymond Marcus Nancy Matulis Elizabeth McClellan Rhonda Mencey Maureen Moscato Marcia Moses Marilyn Murata Cecily Nipper Destene Noller DeAnna Noriega Michael O'Brien Mary Otten Roger Petersen Mary Piccerello Linda Porelle Doug Puetz Bruce Radtke Mary Riley Bonnie Robertson Stephen Robertson Myra Ross Debbie Rozear Sandra Ruconich Michael Russell Diane Scalzi Audrey Schading Janine Schlimgen Delaney Schroeder Matthew Selm Kenneth Semien Sr. Norma Service Koni Sims Melanie Sinohui Alison Smitherman Michael Smitherman Elizabeth Soenen Janice Squires Richard Swan Ellen Telker Andrea Thom Leslie Thom Charley Tipps Ruth Tipps Thomas Tobin Caroline Toews Holly Turri Vicki Vogt Myrna Votta Gregg Wandsneider Colleen Warner Jad Wauthier Andre Webb Mark Webb Frank Welte Robert White David Wilde Lou Ann Williams Janet Wright Linda Yacks Advertisements Come Visit IVIE at the Expo! This afternoon from 12:15-2:30, visit the IVIE Business Expo in Mills 7. You'll get to visit with IVIE members sharing products and services: EZ2See large print calendars, ILA products like recorders, braille/print greeting cards and playing cards, gifts (such as mugs), gift bags, and more. There is no cost to check out the expo, but if you'd like to have a booth, call (818) 209-8684. ACB Membership Committee Seminar Come to the ACB Membership Committee's seminar on Wednesday, July 29, 3 p.m. in Regency B. Learn about what outreach mechanisms work for growth, what activities may encourage participation, and much more. 3 p.m.: Welcome: Theme: "What outreach mechanisms work for growth" 3:10 p.m.: Panel 1: "What interactive activities and awards might encourage more participation." Panelists: Becky Dunkerson; Sheila Young; David Kingsbury; Ardis Bazyn 3:30 p.m. Questions. 3:40 p.m.: Panel 2: "What website links or call to action items would draw people to respond." Panelists: Steve Longmire; Sheila Young; Jeremy Johansen 4 p.m.: Questions 4:10 p.m.: Wrap-up Last Chance to Get Your Convention Discount It's the last day of the Exhibit Hall ending at 1:00. EZ2See Products will close up even earlier so Edward can display at the IVIE Expo running from 12:15 to 2:30. Today's your last chance to see and get your Convention discounted priced products or flyer with a discount code to use later. Have you asked Edward about the EZ2See (R) no-risk fundraiser program? Find EZ2SeeProducts on Amazon. Call the office at (800) 234-8291 or visit EZ2SeeProducts.com. See More with Case for Vision Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful local and distance magnification system. Read menus, mail, labels, and documents up close — or magnify presentations, signs, faces, and TV screens across the room. Come try out Case for Vision in the ACB Convention Marketplace Wednesday and Thursday from 7 to 10 a.m. and receive a special 10% conference discount for any purchase. Learn more at https://caseforvision.com. Sharon's Tie-Dye Designs Come visit Sharon's Tie-Dye Designs in the Marketplace on Thursday, July 30th! Designs come in all shades and colors, with sizes from 2T to adult 3X. There are some Americana red, white and blue shirts, along with some spring and summertime designs. Some shirts were patterned after brightly decorated Easter eggs. There's a design for everybody! Won't be here Thursday? Contact Sharon at (571) 225-3925 to set up a time to pick out a shirt. ACB Lions -- The Affiliate That Roars Are you interested in becoming a Lion? Are you a member or former member of a local Club? You are welcome to join ACB Lions. We meet on Zoom the first Thursday of each month. We share tips on ways we can more fully participate in our local clubs and be of service to others. $15 a year or $150 for a life membership. Connect with us; call (502) 897-1472 to become part of ACB Lions. Lions International Week of Vision Service Lions International President Mark Lyon declares his first International Service Project, October 8 – 18, 2026, Lions International Week of Vision Service. Call your local Lions Club and offer to join them in service to fulfill the call of their International President. To find a club near you, or for more information, contact WCB & ACB Lions member [email protected] Wednesday morning at Marketplace, Knights of the Blind Display, or (360) 391-5880. Ready to take the next step in your career? In school? Finding your first job? Recently experienced vision loss? Envision Workforce Pathways offers individual and group virtual career coaching and mentoring to the blind/low vision community nationwide. We also offer in-person 5-day workforce readiness bootcamp training programs in Dallas, TX and Wichita, KS, helping participants build confidence, connections, and successful careers across the country. For more details, contact: Mika Pyyhkala [email protected] (617) 202-3497 [email protected] Find out more at https://acb-convention.pinecast.co

20260728 0930 Morning General Session Originally Aired on ACB Media The session agenda included the following items. 0930: Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance - All Veterans 1000: Affiliate Roll Call 1030: Nominations and Candidate Speeches - Elections 1100: ACB Angel Presentation: Pierre Curry, Gonzales, LA; Julia Toyama, Ewa Beach, HI Presiding Officer: Kenneth Semien Sr., Second Vice President, Beaumont, TX 1115: News from NLS Jason Broughton, Director, National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled; Jason Yasner, Deputy Director, National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled 1145: Talking Book Narrator MacKenzie Byers, Talking Book Publishers Inc., Denver, CO 1215: Door Prizes and Announcements Find out more at https://acb-convention.pinecast.co

The Gateway Gazette Volume 2, No. 5 Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Announcements Help Us Share the ACB 2026 Experience! Attending the ACB Conference and Convention? We'd love your help capturing the excitement, whether you're participating in an ACB tour, attending a special event, or connecting with friends, snap a photo or record a short video. When posting on social media, use #ACB2026 and #ACB65Years, and be sure to tag @ACBNational so we can follow and share your posts. If it's easier to have us share them for you, send photos and video shorts to [email protected] for possible use in convention coverage, social media, and future ACB publications. Help us celebrate 65 years of ACB by sharing the moments, memories, and connections that make our convention special! Visit the MMS Booth! Stop by the MMS booth in the exhibit hall and speak to Caitlin or one of our committee members. Sign up or increase your donation by the end of convention and be eligible for a prize. Attending on Zoom? Call 1-888-999-3190 or email [email protected]. Leave us your contact information, whether you're signing up or increasing your donation, how much you're giving, and how you want your money to be distributed. We'll get back to you. Updates Today 1 p.m.: The Meta session will be in the ballroom from 1 to 2:15 p.m. Ray-Ban Meta: Going Further for Blind and Low Vision People: Ray-Ban Meta glasses have been breaking down barriers for the blind and low vision community since coming to market. We listened to users and improved features to make our technology more accessible. Come learn what we've built this year and get a sneak peek into the future. 3 p.m.: Connecting Through Accessible Telecommunications: Services, Solutions, and Support for the Blind Community; Hybrid; Regency Ballroom Join representatives from leading telecommunications companies for a discussion on the products, services, and accessibility features designed to support people who are blind or have low vision. Panelists will share information about accessible mobile devices, customer support options, emergency communications, assistive technologies, and emerging innovations that promote independence and connectivity. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about available resources, ask questions, and provide feedback directly to industry leaders working to improve accessibility in telecommunications. Panelists AT&T: Shaunta M. Aviles will discuss AT&T's commitment to advancing inclusive technology that helps customers who are blind or have low vision stay connected, independent, and informed through accessible services, innovation, and continued partnership. National Association of Broadcasters: Larry Walke will discuss recent policy changes regarding access to video programming on television, including the expansion of audio description to additional television markets and more live programming, as well as technical developments like AI-powered audio description and ATSC 3.0 NextGen Television that have the potential to enhance access to video programming for persons who are blind or low vision. T-Mobile: Shellie Blakeney will discuss T-Mobile's commitment to accessibility and include a discussion about the company's programs and initiatives to support its customers, including network advancements, customer service/rate plans and strategic partnerships that help advance the company's objectives in the accessibility space. Verizon: Zach Bastian will review Verizon's customer services that notably accommodate persons who are blind or have other disabilities. He will specifically highlight new and exciting customer services that are soon to debut. Tomorrow In conjunction with a league-wide policy established by Major League Baseball, the St. Louis Cardinals reserve the right to inspect all items entering Busch Stadium. Guests may bring in items such as: bags, purses and soft-sided coolers not exceeding 10" x 8" x 10"; food, non-alcoholic beverages in factory-sealed plastic bottles no larger than 2 liters; empty cups, mugs, tumblers or plastic bottles. Prohibited items include but are not limited to the following items: • Alcoholic beverages and non-alcoholic beer • Aluminum containers • Glass bottles/items • Metal cans • Thermoses • Bags larger than 10" x 8" x 10" Guests are encouraged to limit bags for stadium entry. Exceptions will be made for medical bags and diaper bags with a child. All bags will be inspected upon entry. Additions On Wednesday, July 29, Friends of Bill W will meet in Sterling 5. Cancellations Today 6 p.m.: Opening the Door to Accessible Appliances has been canceled. It will be held sometime after the convention. Sponsors Diamond Microsoft Microsoft's goal is to make accessibility easier for everyone by embedding it throughout our design process. We design with and for people with disabilities to drive responsible innovation, strengthen products, expand reach, and improve access for all. Accessibility is built into how we work, guided by accountability, transparency, and feedback. To create lasting impact at scale, we invest in adoption, training, and collaboration to build skills, influence policy, and ensure accessible, trusted AI benefits everyone. Waymo Waymo is a fully autonomous driving technology company with a mission to save lives, improve independence, and create new mobility options. Accessibility has been fundamental to Waymo's mission since day one, knowing current transportation options weren't designed with everyone's needs in mind. With input and guidance from the American Council of the Blind through the Waymo Accessibility Network, Waymo is dedicated to building a future of safer, more accessible transportation. Learn more at Waymo.com Why Am I Up? WhyAmIUp.com is a patient education platform dedicated to raising awareness of Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24), a serious circadian rhythm disorder that can affect people living with blindness or low vision. Through trusted educational resources, an online screening tool, and practical information, WhyAmIUp.com helps individuals recognize the signs and symptoms of Non-24, better understand their sleep challenges, and take the next step toward seeking appropriate evaluation and treatment. Emerald Meta Join Meta at the 2026 ACB Convention! Stop by our exhibit booth for hands-on demos and attend our seminar, "Ray-Ban Meta: Going Further for Blind and Low Vision People," on Tuesday, July 28 at 5 p.m. Discover how AI glasses are built for everyone, creating new ways to help navigate, connect, and explore more independently. Independence Looks Different Independence looks different for everyone. Learn why thousands of people have chosen to support their mobility through partnership with a Seeing Eye dog. Stop by our booth in the exhibit hall to speak with our guide dog mobility instructors or visit www.seeingeye.org/admissions to learn more about how a Seeing Eye dog can support you in your journey. Vispero Vispero is the global leader in accessibility for people who are blind or have low vision. We equip individuals with trusted assistive technology, including JAWS (R), while bringing deep accessibility expertise to help organizations deliver inclusive experiences at scale. Visit our booth in the exhibit hall to connect with our team and learn more about our solutions and hardware or explore additional information at www.vispero.com. Coral Library Users of America For All Who Love to Read 2026 Coral Convention Sponsor Share books every other month on Library without Walls calls. Receive the "LUA Ledger" twice a year in accessible formats. Discover technologies, authors, and library programs through LUA Link calls. Annual dues $12; $150 for life. Call (502) 897-1472; visit www.acblibraryusers.org. Newspaper Sponsors Many thanks to the American Printing House for the Blind for its generous donation of braille paper to produce the convention newspaper. And big thanks to HumanWare for its generous donation of the use of three Juliet 120 braille embossers to produce the newspaper. Visit their booths in the exhibit hall and give them a hearty ACB "thank you!" Individual Sponsors Silver Dave Adams Anthony Akamine Sara Alkmin Michael Alvarez Edward Andrews Abigail Avila Katelyn Avila Michael Babcock Andrew Baracco Mary Baracco Steve Bauer Regina Brink Christina Brino Lisa Brooks Carolyn Burley Kimberly Carmichael Loralee Castner Jason Castonguay Ann Chiappetta Cheryl Cumings Thomas Cumings Elizabeth Davidson Christopher Devin Kathleen Duke Mike Duke Casey Dutmer Erric Edwards Paul Edwards Alicia Eidson Nelly Emerson Marsha Farrow Hazel Fields Michael Garrett Peggy Garrett Deborah Grubb Tracy Hammond Rochelle Hart Debbie Hazelton Melody Holloway Charles Jones Eldon Kaiser Jean Kalscheur Paul Kelly Jim Kennedy Victoria Kennedy Don Koors Gerry Koors Jeanette Kutash Mark Lear Rick Lewis Sugar Lopez Gabriel Lopez Kafati Eugene Lozano Eric Malcolm Dora Martinez Peggy Martinez Julie McCullough Janae Miller Erin Moore Kate Morse Lerae Olesen Troy Otillio Betty Passanante-Rodriguez Jack Pinnock Carl Richardson Richard Rueda Charlie Runyon Krystle Runyon Nichoel Schlender Catherine Schmitt-Whitaker Christine Schumacher Pam Shaw Patty Slaby Jo Ann Slayton Kevin Slayton Darian Slayton Fleming Courtney Smith John Smith Naomi Soule Leslie Spoone Jane Stearn Sharon Strzalkowski Jeff Thom Karen Thomas Lindsey Tilden David Trott Rhonda Trott Deborah Ver Steeg Sharlene Wills Donald Wirth Michael Wiseman Debbie Young Sheila Young Advertisements Because Convention Memories Deserve Souvenirs! The convention may be wrapping up, but your shopping adventure isn't over yet -- there's still one last chance to do some "I regret nothing" shopping! Swing by the Mini Mall to snag treasures from the Vision Beyond Sight collection and those classic favorites you've been tempted by. Don't leave St. Louis empty-handed -- or worse, full of regret. Grab that perfect keepsake while supporting the work of ACB. BITS Magic Comes to Life through Innovation! Join us Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. in Mills 9 for the unveiling of GLOW, BITS Whisperer and QUILL. These are tools to bring efficiency and productivity to leaders and users to improve document accessibility. Turn meeting recordings into text, create AI-powered minutes, and discover accessible tools. Enjoy surprises, gifts for every attendee, and plenty of innovation, fun, and possibility. Come celebrate what’s next with BITS! ACB Membership Committee Seminar Come to the ACB Membership Committee's seminar on Wednesday, July 29, 3 p.m. in Regency B. Learn about what outreach mechanisms work for growth, what activities may encourage participation, and much more. 3 p.m.: Welcome: Theme: "What outreach mechanisms work for growth" 3:10 p.m.: Panel 1: "What interactive activities and awards might encourage more participation." Panelists: Becky Dunkerson; Sheila Young; David Kingsbury; Ardis Bazyn 3:30 p.m. Questions. 3:40 p.m.: Panel 2: "What website links or call to action items would draw people to respond." Panelists: Steve Longmire; Sheila Young; Jeremy Johansen 4 p.m.: Questions 4:10 p.m.: Wrap-up Drop By and Check Out New EZ2See Products Stop by EZ2See (R) Products in the Exhibit Hall. Edward brought his well-known products and some new ones. Drop by while our product supply is good, take advantage of discounted convention pricing and pick up a discount flyer to use when you get home. Give us your opinion on some possible new products we-re considering. Did you know we are on Amazon and Independent Living Aids? For full product details, call (800) 234-8291 or visit EZ2SeeProducts.com. See More with Case for Vision Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful local and distance magnification system. Read menus, mail, labels, and documents up close -- or magnify presentations, signs, faces, and TV screens across the room. Come try out Case for Vision in the ACB Convention Marketplace Wednesday and Thursday from 7 to 10 a.m. and receive a special 10% conference discount for any purchase. Learn more at https://caseforvision.com. Ready to take the next step in your career? In school? Finding your first job? Recently experienced vision loss? Envision Workforce Pathways offers individual and group virtual career coaching and mentoring to the blind low vision community nationwide. We also offer in-person 5-day workforce readiness bootcamp training programs in Dallas, TX and Wichita, KS, helping participants build confidence, connections, and successful careers across the country. For more details, contact: Mika Pyyhkala [email protected] (617) 202-3497 [email protected] ACB Diabetics in Action ACB Diabetics in Action (ACBDA) is a special-interest affiliate of ACB. ACBDA's mission is to provide education and support to individuals living with diabetes and vision loss, parents, and caregivers. ACBDA offers programs including workshops, support calls, diabetes education calls, newsletters, and convention sessions. Another perk is the Patricia LaFrance-Wolf Memorial Fund, which provides assistance to members facing unexpected financial needs. Everyone is welcome to join ACBDA. Please visit www.acbda.org to learn more. Sharon's Tie-Dye Designs Come visit Sharon's Tie-Dye Designs in the Marketplace on Thursday, July 30th! Designs come in all shades and colors, with sizes from 2T to adult 3X. There are some Americana red, white and blue shirts, along with some spring and summertime designs. Some shirts were patterned after brightly decorated Easter eggs. There's a design for everybody! Won't be here Thursday? Contact Sharon at (571) 225-3925 to set up a time to pick out a shirt. ACB Families All Year Round ACB Families hopes you are enjoying our 2026 convention events, including our virtual campfire, breakfast and Bingo. We host Zoom calls on the first and third Sundays of each month at 9 p.m. Eastern; enjoy peer support, interesting speakers, and sharing tips and resources. Join our email list; send a blank message to [email protected]. Join ACB Families. $10 a year or $100 for a life membership. Connect with us; call (502) 897-1472 for more info. Lions International Week of Vision Service Lions International President Mark Lyon declares his first International Service Project, October 8 - 18, 2026, Lions International Week of Vision Service. Call your local Lions Club and offer to join them in service to fulfill the call of their International President. To find a club near you, or for more information, contact WCB & ACB Lions member [email protected] Wednesday morning at Marketplace, Knights of the Blind Display, or (360) 391-5880. Attending the ACB Convention? ACB convention friends, I'm Jeremy Levy, host of Jeremy's Journey! I'm totally blind, born with SOX2 anophthalmia, and I share adventures like surfing in Hawaii, skiing at Winter Park, and meeting incredible blind musicians. I’ll be interviewing vendors and capturing the excitement of ACB all week. Listen free at JeremysJourneyLLC.com, or search JeremysJourneyLLC on Apple, Spotify, or iHeart. Join me and experience the convention in a whole new way. Eltrinex, Vine 3 Recorders & More For Sale: Totally accessible AM/FM clock radios with sleep timer, digital Eltrinex and Vine 3 talking recorders, turtleback cases, audio Bibles, accessible Bingo games, BlindShell phones, OTR shows, "Dynamic Communications" courses, Job Readiness Tests for Blind Job Seekers, Mystic Access tutorials, ILA and Blind Mice Mart products, and more. For more information, contact Carla Hayes at the IVIE Business Expo Wednesday from 12:15 to 2:15 in Mills 7, or call (724) 466-8184. Mama Otter's Tidbits Charlotte Lang of Mama Otter's Tidbits offers a wide variety of meat sticks, jerky, game and flavored summer sausages, and shelf stable flavored cheese spreads and bars. Also available are chocolate candy animal poops and all-natural meat stick dog treats. Prices do not include shipping but are very reasonable, ranging from $3 to $12. Please contact [email protected] for a complete product listing. Perkins School for the Blind At Perkins School for the Blind, we help children with disabilities find their place in the world. On our historic campus located just outside of Boston, we have been developing and delivering best practices in education for nearly 200 years. We serve students with visual impairments, deafblindness and multiple disabilities from birth through age 22, and our continuum of services addresses every need, ability and age -- from infancy through college prep. Learn more at perkins.org. Find out more at https://acb-convention.pinecast.co

20260727 0930 Morning General Session Originally Aired on ACB Media The session agenda included the following items. 0930: Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance - 2026 Scholarship Recipients 1000: Affiliate Roll Call 1030: Nominations and Candidate Speeches - Elections 1100: Break Presiding Officer: David Trott, First Vice President, Talladega, AL 1120: Scholarship Presentations - Amanda Selm, Scholarship Chair, Louisville, KY; Patti Cox, president, Low Vision Alliance, Louisville, KY 1220: Announcements and Door Prizes Find out more at https://acb-convention.pinecast.co