ACB Boards and Committees

Special-Interest Affiliate Meetings

President: Oral Miller

Registration: $10 ($10)
Monday, July 14, Skybox 206

12:15 PM – 4:00 PM: AAVL Lunch and Business Meeting $29 ($32)

12:15 PM: Introductions and luncheon

12:45 PM: “One Person,” Sandra Spalletta, Esq., Rockville, MD, shares her story of working full-time as mother, lawyer and investor while losing her sight.

1:30 PM: Break

1:40 PM: A representative from AccessaMed, Normandy Park, WA will discuss accessible prescription labels.

2:30 Business Meeting
Wednesday, July 16, Executive Director’s Suite

4:15 PM - 5:45 PM: AAVL Musical Mixer $10 ($12)

Music, refreshments and lively conversation.
American Association of Blind Teachers

President: Marcia Dresser

Program Chair: Carla Hayes

Theme: “Education Around The World.”

Registration: $10 ($12)
Sunday, July 13, Skybox 206

8:00AM – 11:00 AM: AABT Breakfast & Program $26 ($28)

8:45 AM: Education Around The World. Learn how blind or visually impaired children are educated in Canada and Turkey. Presenter: Rita Dilek, Department Head, Program for Visually Impaired, Vancouver Community College, Vancouver, BC.

9:30 AM: Break

9:45 AM - 11:00 AM: AABT Annual Business Meeting and Elections

12:00PM – 3:30PM AABT NBCF Tour $17 ($20)

The Nevada Blind Children's Foundation has a Braille library, a technology lab, a horizontal rock climbing wall, and much more! Lunch is included.
Wednesday, July 16

1:15 LUA/BRL/AABT Program, Capri 106

1:15 PM: Welcome: Brian Charlson, President, Library Users of America, Watertown, MA; Judy Jackson, President, Braille Revival League, Miami, FL; Marcia Dresser, President, American Association of Blind Teachers, Reading, MA.

1:30 PM: Meet Talking Book narrator, Gabriella Cavallero, Talking Book Publishers, Inc., Denver, CO.

2:15 PM: BARD and Braille: An update on accessing braille NLS titles with refreshable braille: Paul Edwards, Miami, FL.

2:30 PM: Break

2:45 PM: One Book, One ACB

Discussion of “For the Benefit of Those Who See: Dispatches From the World of the Blind,” by Rosemary Mahoney. This educator and author describes her experiences teaching at a school for the blind in India. Also profiles the founder of the school, Sabriye Tenberken.

Learn simple songs and rounds from around the world.

President: Chris Prentice

Registration: $30 ($32)
Saturday, July 12, Executive Director’s Suite

5:00PM - 6:30PM: Reception for Oral Miller $5 ($7)

Celebrate the outstanding career of past ACB President Oral Miller. Hors d'oeuvres and cash bar.

6:45 PM – 7:30 PM: AAVIA Board Meeting

1:15 PM – 5:30 PM: AAVIA Program

1:15 PM: Introductions and Announcements, Chris Prentice, AAVIA President

1:30 PM: An Update on the United States Supreme Court, Professor Bill Piatt, St. Mary’s University School of Law, San Antonio, TX

4:15 PM, District of Columbia Statutes, John McCann, Member, ACB Board of Directors, Falls Church, VA

1:15 PM – 5:30 PM: AAVIA Program

1:15 PM: Introductions and Announcements, Chris Prentice, AAVIA President

1:30 PM: Bankruptcy Law, Dave Adams, AAVIA Board Member, Telford, PA

2:45 PM: DOH Regulations, speaker to be announced

4:15 PM: An Update from HIMS, Frank McCarthy, CEO HIMS Inc, Austin, TX

4:45 PM: The New Section 503 Regulations, Steve Mendelsohn, AAVIA Board Member, Alameda, CA
Tuesday, July 15, Skybox 206

12:15 PM – 5:30 PM: AAVIA Luncheon & Program

$27 ($29)

Keynote Speaker: John Mowbray, Attorney, Fennemore, Craig, Jones, and Vargas; Las Vegas, NV

2:45 PM: Break

3:00 PM: AAVIA Business Meeting

ACB Diabetics in Action

President: Dee Clayton

Registration: $12 ($15)

1:15 PM - 4:00 PM: ACBDA Seminar $8 ($10)

2:30 PM: Break

2:45 PM: How dogs can assist diabetics; speaker to be announced
Wednesday, July 16, Skybox 206

12:15 PM - 2:30 PM: ACBDA Lunch and Meeting $30 ($32)

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM: ACBDA Mixer $15 ($17)

Meet and mingle with other diabetics. Light refreshments included.
American Council of Blind Families

President: Deanna Scoggins

Registration: $8 ($8)
Tuesday, July 15, Capri 112

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: ACB Families Bingo $5 ($8)

Fun for all ages! See how many different ways there are to win at Bingo! Lots of winners; lots of prizes!
Wednesday, July 16, Skybox 201

7:00 AM - 8:15AM: Families Breakfast & Meeting $15 ($15)

Book Lovers Unite! Meet ACB Families and share books for kids’ and teens. Action-packed and fun - open to all.

ACB Government Employees

President: Sarah Presley

Registration: $10 ($10)

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: ACBGE Mixer $14 ($14)

Past, present & future government employees network and socialize.
Thursday, July 17, Skybox 206

12:15 PM – 2:30 PM: ACBGE Luncheon and Business Meeting $30 ($30)

12:15 PM: Introductions and luncheon

1:15 PM: Dialogue between ACB Government Employees and ACB's Executive Director: Learn how ACB has been addressing concerns about Section 508 and other issues of importance to government employees. Speaker: Melanie Brunson, ACB Executive Director, Arlington Virginia

2:15 PM: Business meeting
ACB Human Service Professionals

President: Darian Slayton Fleming

Registration: $10 ($12)
Sunday, July 13, Skybox 201

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: ACBHSP Business Meeting

Where are we and where are we going?
American Council of Blind Lions

President: Kenneth Semien

Registration: $10 ($12)

Saturday, July 12, President’s Suite

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM: ACB Lions Milly's Place, $15 ($15)

Share news from your local club; trade pins; friends, fun and snacks.

9:30 AM – 11:00 AM: ACB Lions Board Meeting

12:15 PM – 2:30 PM: Lions Luncheon $33 ($35)

Lion Noni Ribka, 2013 - 2014 District Governor, Lions District 46, Las Vegas, NV is the first Filipino – American to be elected district governor since 1938. Come listen to this fascinating woman.
ACB Radio Amateurs

President: Steve Dresser

Registration: $5 ($7)
Thursday, July 17, Capri 106

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM: ACB Radio Amateurs Annual Program and business meeting

President: Josh Pearson

Program Chair: Leslie Weilbacher

Registration: $5 ($7)

8:00 PM: ACB Students Welcome Party $8 ($10)

Food, fun and friendship! Meet new people and get reacquainted with old friends.
Sunday, July 13

10:30 AM – 11:45 AM: ACBS Business Meeting, Skybox 205

12:15 PM – 1:45 PM: ACBS Scholarship Winners’ Luncheon $28 ($30), Skybox 206

Celebrate the accomplishments of this year's national scholarship winners, the newest shining stars in the ACB galaxy. Sponsored by ACBS and RSVA.

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM: Dress for Success $6 ($8)

Learn the dos and don'ts of dressing like a pro. Use your wardrobe to make a great first impression. Sponsored by ACBS and Employment Committee.
2:45 PM – 4:00 PM: Storytelling During Interviews $6 ($8)

Back by popular demand! Land the job of your dreams by mastering the increasingly popular behavioral interview.

Sponsored by ACBS and Employment Committee.
Tuesday, July 15, Skybox 202

1:15 PM – 2:30 PM: ACBS Business Meeting

9:00 PM – 11:00 PM: ACBS Comedy Night $10 ($12)

End your week in Las Vegas on a high note. Enjoy a great comedian, cash bar and our best raffle prizes yet!

Blind Information Tech Specialists

President: John McCann

Program Chair: Andrea Pitsenbarger

Registration: $15 ($17)
Multi-Session Event:

Saturday, July 12, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM, BITS Suite

Saturday, July 12, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM, BITS Suite

Sunday, July 13, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM, BITS Suite

Sunday, July 13, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM, BITS Suite

Monday, July 14, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM, BITS Suite

Tuesday, July 15, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, BITS Suite

BITS Windows 8.1 Hands-On Class $40 ($40)

Nationally recognized Assistive Technology trainer and author Cathy Anne Murtha, Marana, AZ, will present an overview of the Windows 8.1 operating system, with emphasis on the built-in enhanced Narrator screen-reader. (Limit of 8 each session.)

Sunday, July 13

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: BITS Accessible Apps for Social Media, Skybox 207

The most effective ways of accessing and interacting with social media. Presenter: John McCann, BITS President,

Falls Church, VA.
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM: BITS Vendor Showcase, Skybox 207

An overview of new products our Assistive Technology vendors are highlighting in the exhibit hall.

1:15 PM - 4:00 PM: BITS Program, Skybox 207

Presenters: Albert J. Rizzi, Founder and CEO, My Blind Spot, New York, NY; John Martyn, Computer Programmer and Scripter, My Blind Spot, Albuquerque, NM; Vita Zavoli, Accessibility Training Manager, My Blind Spot, San Leandro, CA; Richard P. Kelly, Access Training Consultant, My Blind Spot, Emmetsburg, IA.

8:30 PM - 11:00 PM: Bytes with BITS (in pkg) $15 ($17), Executive Director’s Suite

Meet up with old friends and make some new ones, snacks included.
Tuesday, July 15, Skybox 211

12:15 PM - 4:00 PM: BITS Luncheon (in pkg) $32 ($35), Skybox 211

Speaker, Jeff Bishop, IT Accessibility Analyst, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.. Annual business meeting at the conclusion of the luncheon.
Blind LGBT Pride International

President: Guillermo Robles

Program Chair: Don Brown

Registration: $20 ($20)

Monday, July 14, 2:45 PM – 4:00 PM, BPI Suite

Tuesday, July 15, 2:45 PM – 4:00 PM, BPI Suite

Wednesday, July 16, 2:45 PM – 4:00 PM, BPI Suite

Thursday, July 17, 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM, BPI Suite

Let the Wine Tasting Begin $20 ($20), (in BPI pkg)

Led by a wine consultant, learn about, experience and buy exclusive California artisan wines. Food pairings included. (Limit of 16 each session.)
Sunday, July 13, BPI Suite

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: BPI Viva Las Vegas Mixer $25 ($27),

(in BPI pkg)

Lots of Margaritas, a little salt and lime, viva Las Vegas - It's Party Time.

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM: From Myths and Stereotypes toward Inclusion and Equality, Skybox 205

This interactive workshop will focus on dispelling commonly held myths associated with people who are LGBT, emphasizing the commonalities the LGBT population shares with other groups.
2:45 PM – 4:00 PM: Expanding Employment Opportunities, Skybox 205

Kathy Martinez, Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Labor, provides an update of federal initiatives impacting LGBT people in the workplace and recently enacted disability-related employment initiatives.

9:00 PM: BPI Caucus, BPI Suite

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM: The Color of Sunlight, Skybox 205

Michelle Alexander, Author of "The Color of Sunlight,” Registered Nurse, Patient Advocate, Missoula, MT, reflects upon her transformative experience as an RN with a blind, terminally ill, transgender patient in rural Montana.
10:00 PM: Board Transition Meeting, BPI Suite
Wednesday, July 16

2:45 PM – 4:00 PM: Tech Up and Tune In $8 ($10), Skybox 208

A panel of iOS device users demonstrate the basics of producing, downloading, storing, locating, and listening to digital music. Moderator, Kevin Ratliff, Austin, TX. Co-sponsored by FIA and BPI.
1:15 PM – 2:30 PM: Stepping Into Your Greatness! Skybox 205

Michelle Alexander, certified life coach, Missoula, MT, is a powerful speaker, heart-felt writer and educator. She will discuss how our greatness comes from our experiences. We thrive when we are living in integrity with our truth.

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: BPI Night at the Movies $7 ($8),

Grande H

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM: BPI What's ‘Appenning?

This fun info-share workshop will give Android and iOS users an opportunity to demonstrate and exchange useful and fun apps for work, learning and play.
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM: The Funniest Pleasure Party Yet $15 ($15)

A night of fun with refreshments, friends, laughter, and a small taste of “Passion Parties” products! See, touch, and taste some of the top sellers. Note: geared for LGBT and other adults only! Products feature sexual content.

10:00 PM: BPI Farewell, $10 ($12)

Bid a fond adieu to Las Vegas and look toward Dallas.
Braille Revival League

President: Judy Jackson

Program Chair: Susan Glass

Registration: $10 ($12)

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: UEB Workshop $5 ($7), Skybox 209

Introductory workshop on the Unified English Braille Code. Presenter: Judith M. Dixon, BANA Board member, Washington, DC. Co-sponsored by BRL and BANA.
3:30 PM: BRL Board Meeting, Skybox 202

Tuesday, July 15

7:00 AM - 8:15 AM: BRL International Breakfast $25 ($30), Capri 114

Learn about the innovative ways braille is being used around the world. Moderator: Sandra Sermons, Rockville, MD. Sponsored by BRL and IRC.

Panelists and audience participants share stories of how braille literacy has proven to be essential to their careers and lives. We hope to document these stories for online distribution and publication. Panelists: Ralph Smitherman, BRL Secretary, Brandon, MS; Sandra Sermons, Contract Specialist, General Services Administration, Rockville, MD; and Susan Glass, retired English professor, West Valley Community College, Saratoga, CA.

Ralph Smitherman, BRL Secretary, Brandon, MS, leads participants in two fun braille games. Join us in support of BRL.

1:15 PM – 4:00 PM: LUA / BRL / AABT Program

1:30 PM: Meet Talking Book Narrator, Gabriella Cavallero, Talking Book Publishers, Inc., Denver, CO.

2:15 PM: BARD and Braille: An update on accessing braille NLS titles with refreshable Braille. Presenter: Paul Edwards, Miami, FL.

2:30 PM: Break

2:45 PM: One Book, One ACB

Discussion of “For the Benefit of Those Who See: Dispatches From the World of the Blind,” by Rosemary Mahoney. This educator and author describes her experiences teaching at a school for the blind in India. Also profiles the founder of the school, Sabriye Tenberken.

Living with and Learning About the Future of Low Vision

President: Jim Jirak

Program Chair: Charles Glaser

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Pre-convention Board Meeting

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Nominating Committee
Sunday, July 13, Capri 112

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: CCLVI Program

9:00 AM: Welcome and Introductions, Jim Jirak, President, CCLVI, Omaha, NE.

9:15 AM: Dr. Bennett McAllister, optometrist, Chief of primary care, Western Health Sciences University, Claremont, CA, discusses latest research and treatments for many eye disorders including the benefits of vitamin therapy for macular degeneration, stem cells, gene therapy, and new medical treatments.

10:30 AM: Break

10:45 AM: Committee Reports

11:45 AM: Announcements
1:15 PM – 4:00 PM: CCLVI Program

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM: What's new in optical technologies for low vision.

Dr. Bennett McAllister, optometrist, Chief of primary care, Western Health Sciences University, Claremont, CA, discusses latest in low vision aids for people with macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and other causes of low vision.

2:30 PM: Break

2:45 PM: Continuation of Committee Reports
Monday, July 14

1:15 PM – 5:30 PM: CCLVI Technology Day, Capri 112

Moderator: Charles Glaser, Stone Mountain, GA

1:15 PM: Julian Vargas, independent technology specialist, Los Angeles, CA discusses using an iOS device for orientation in unfamiliar surroundings.

2:30 PM: Break

2:45 PM: Exhibitors Showcase - Featuring ACB Exhibitors of Low Vision Aids. Moderator: Kathy Casey, Albany, NY.

3:45 PM: Julian Vargas, independent technology specialist, Los Angeles, CA, discusses using an Android device for orientation in unfamiliar surroundings.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM: CCLVI Game Night $10 ($12), Skybox 207

Be a contestant or a member of the audience and play "The Newlywed Game" and "Family Feud."

1:15 PM – 3:30 PM: CCLVI Business Meeting

3:45 PM - 5:00 PM: Post-convention Board Meeting
Wednesday, July 16, Capri 112

1:15 PM – 2:30 PM Low Vision or Totally Blind, Who is King?

Relationships between people with different visual capabilities. Moderator: Jim Jirak, CCLVI President, Omaha, NE. Panelists: ACB members Paul Edwards, Miami, FL; Teddie-Joy Remhild, Burbank, CA; Susan Kitazawa, San Francisco, CA; Ken Stewart, New York, NY.
Friends-In-Art

President: Peter Altschul

Program Chair: Lynn Hedl

Registration: $12 $15

7:00 PM: FIA Board Meeting

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM: FIA Mixer/Showcase sign-up $18 ($20)

Enjoy an old-fashioned ice cream social, meet friends, and learn how to audition for this year's Showcase.
Monday, July 14

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM: Writers’ Workshop $4, ($5), FIA Suite

Writing with Feeling: Tools for Effective Communication.

Writing is an art that can transcend time and place. Learn how to unlock your writing potential by injecting strength and confidence into your prose. Presenter: Leah Gardner, performance poet, Hayward, CA.

FIA Suite

No specific time slot needed. Visit the FIA Suite during the audition time to rehearse your number for the FIA showcase.
9:00 PM: Prose and Poetry Reading $4, ($5), Capri 106

Writers are invited to read their original works to a receptive audience. Moderator: Carla Hayes, McMurray, PA

12:15 PM: FIA Luncheon and Business Meeting $27, ($30), Capri 114

“It all started with Grandpappy.” Speaker: John Dashney, internationally known storyteller and author, Salem, OR.
8:00 PM: Performing Arts Showcase $20 ($25), Top of the Riv

Experience a top quality Vegas show as talented ACB members entertain you. Cash bar available during the performance.

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM: Art Traditions Around the World $4 ($5)

Interactive panel discusses traditions and art experiences from countries in which they have lived or visited. Moderator: Lynn Hedl, Birmingham, AL. Co-sponsored by FIA and IRC.

2:45 PM – 4:00 PM: Tech Up and Tune In $8, $10

A panel of iOS device users demonstrate the basics of producing, downloading, storing, locating, and listening to digital music. Moderator: Kevin Ratliff, Austin, TX. Co-sponsored by FIA and BPI.
4:15 PM – 5:30 PM: Singing Around the World $4, $5

Learn simple songs and rounds from around the world.

7:30 AM: FIA Board Meeting

President: Laurie Mehta

Program Chairs: Charlie Crawford and Betsy Grenevitch

Registration: $15 ($15)

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: GDUI First-Timer Session, Capri 106

Tips for a less stressful experience for you and your dog. Facilitators: Penny Reeder, Montgomery Village, MD; Jane Sheehan, Silver Spring, MD.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: GDUI Hotel Orientation, Royale 5

Link up with guide dog instructors to learn your way around the hotel.

Meet and greet members of the GDUI board of directors.

An introduction to products and services in the GDUI Suite; this information will make your visit to the suite more enjoyable and productive.

Tips for a less stressful experience for you and your dog. Facilitators: Penny Reeder, Montgomery Village, MD; Jane Sheehan, Silver Spring, MD.

Link up with guide dog instructors to learn your way around the hotel.

7:00 AM: GDUI Breakfast Club

Meet in lobby for a short walk next door to the PepperMill Restaurant, featuring great, reasonably priced food (non-smoking).
1:15 PM – 4:15 PM: GDUI Opening Session, Royale 7

1:15 PM: Introductions, announcements, affiliate roundup, and welcome by ranking GDUI board member or convention delegate.

2:00 PM: Guide Dog School Updates

3:30 PM: Break

3:45 PM: Entering new environments, how to familiarize yourself with new places and pattern your dog, Rod Haneline, CPSO, Leader Dogs for the Blind Rochester, MI.
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Tellington T Touch $12 ($15), Royale 7

Learn the Tellington T Touch method to enhance the quality of your dog’s life. Presenter, Corinne Cevaer-Corey, Touch Practitioner, LoveEnergyTouch for Pets, Santa Barbara, CA.

7:00 AM: GDUI Breakfast Club

Meet in lobby for a short walk next door to the PepperMill Restaurant, featuring great, reasonably priced food (non-smoking).
1:15 PM – 5:00 PM: GDUI Program, Royale 7

1:30 PM: Keeping our dogs healthy

A fast-paced discussion moderated by local veterinary staff. Featured topics include flea and tick prevention, nutrition, aging dogs, herbal treatments, vaccinations, heartworm testing, and updates on recent viruses.

3:30 PM: Break

3:40 PM - 4:45 PM: Roundabouts, quiet cars and more. Presenters: Chuck Jordan, Director of Program Services, Guide Dogs of America, Sylmar, CA; Lukas Franck, Senior Consultant Special Projects, Seeing
Eye, Morristown, NJ.

4:45 Legislation and Advocacy

Charlie Crawford, Chair GDUI Advocacy Committee, Silver Spring, MD
Wednesday, July 16

7:00 AM: GDUI Breakfast Club

Meet in lobby for a short walk next door to the PepperMill Restaurant, featuring great, reasonably priced food (non-smoking).

12:15 PM - 4:00 PM: GDUI Lunch $30 ($32), Royale 7

Join the GDUI family for lunch and camaraderie. Our speaker is Vickie Curley, Dog Behaviorist, Sergeantsville, NJ. She will share her experiences as a puppy raiser and provide tips on how to get the best behavior from your guide dog. Great door prizes!
2:45 PM: GDUI Caucus
7:30 PM: Dog Stories and More $5 ($7), Royale 5

Share humorous or moving stories about your guide dog.

Independent Visually Impaired Entrepreneurs

President and Program Chair: Carla Hayes

Registration $6 ($8)

Sunday, July 13, RSVA Suite

10:00 PM -12:00 AM: RSVA / IVIE Mixer (in pkg) $15 ($20)

Join RSVA & IVIE for fun and refreshments; all are welcome.

7:00 AM - 8:15 AM: IVIE Breakfast and Business Meeting $23 ($26)

Join us for a delicious breakfast, then help us make important decisions during our annual business meeting.
Wednesday, July 16, Capri 114

12:15 PM: IVIE/Rehab Task Force Luncheon $30 ($32)

“Entrepreneurship for Newbies and Experts”

12:55 PM: Welcome and Introductory Remarks; Carla Hayes, IVIE President

1:00 PM: “Entrepreneurship: Is It For You?”

Ardis Bazyn, CEO, Bazyn Communications, Burbank, CA; Hi Suk Chae-Bean, Rehabilitation Counselor II, Las Vegas, NV

1:30 PM: “Taking Your Business to the Next Level,” Carla Hayes, CEO, Lengua-Learn Communications, McMurray, PA

1:50 PM: “Tips and Tricks from Those Who Know”

An open dialogue, business owners share strategies that make their businesses a success.
Thursday, July 17, Skybox 202

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM: IVIE Business Expo

Blind and visually impaired business owners will showcase their products and services and answer your questions.
Library Users of America

President: Brian Charlson

Registration: $10 ($12)

Saturday, July 12, Skybox 204

5:30 PM: Pre-convention Board Meeting
Monday, July 14

1:15 PM – 4:00 PM: LUA Program, Capri 106

1:15 PM: Welcome and Introductions

Brian Charlson, President, Library Users of America, Watertown, MA

1:25 PM: Initiatives and Issues at NLS

Karen Keninger, Director, National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Washington, DC

2:30 PM: Break

2:45 PM: “Your Public Library, My Public Library”

A membership forum on the role of public libraries and blind and visually impaired patrons. Paul Edwards, Miami, FL; Brian Charlson, Watertown, MA; Nolan Crabb, Columbus, OH.

3:30 PM: Business meeting and elections

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM; Reading the Kindle Way $5 ($7), Capri 106
LUA and IAC demonstrate the pros and cons of reading with both the Kindle app for the iPhone and the Kindle Fire HDX. Jane Sheehan, Silver Spring, MD; Brian Charlson, Watertown, MA.
Wednesday, July 16, Capri 106

1:15 PM – 4:00 PM: LUA / BRL / AABT Program

1:30 PM: Meet Talking Book Narrator, Gabriella Cavallero, Talking Book Publishers, Inc., Denver, CO.

2:15 PM: BARD and Braille: An update on accessing braille NLS titles with refreshable Braille. Presenter: Paul Edwards, Miami, FL.

2:30 PM: Break

2:45 PM: One Book, One ACB

Discussion of “For the Benefit of Those Who See: Dispatches From the World of the Blind,” by Rosemary Mahoney. This educator and author describes her experiences teaching at a school for the blind in India. Also profiles the founder of the school, Sabriye Tenberken.

President: Dan Sipl

Program Chair: Ardis Bazyn

Registration $20 ($20)

Sunday, July 13,

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: RSVA Board Meeting, Skybox 202

1:30 PM - 5:30 PM: RSVA Program, Skybox 211

1:30 PM: Welcome: Dan Sippl, RSVA President, Eau Claire, WI. Roll call: Ardis Bazyn, RSVA Secretary, Burbank CA

1:40 PM: Drazen Elez, Bureau Chief, Business Enterprises of Nevada

2:00 PM: "Highlights from Nevada vendors"

Dick Saperstein, NCBV President, Minden, NV; Elizabeth Perring, Viva Vegas Vending, Las Vegas, NV; Bert Hansen, NCBV Vice President, Boulder City, NV. Also recently BEN Certified trainees: Dustin Voinell, Pahrump, NV; Lee Weiss, Las Vegas, NV

2:30 PM: Customer service and management options, Ed Manley, E.H. Manley & Associates, Las Vegas, NV

3:00 PM: Break

3:15 PM: "Accessible Quick Books," Presenters: Albert J. Rizzi, Founder and CEO, My Blind Spot, New York, NY; John Martyn, Computer Programmer and Scripter, My Blind Spot, Albuquerque, NM; Vita Zavoli, Accessibility Training Manager, My Blind Spot, San Leandro, CA; Richard P. Kelly, Access Training Consultant, My Blind Spot, Emmetsburg, IA

3:45 PM: Medicare and how it affects your business. Barbara Duckett, Area Training Specialist, Las Vegas Social Security District Office, Las Vegas, NV

4:10 PM: Micromarts - Pat McMullen, Vice President, Turnkey Corrections, Minneapolis, MN

4:40 PM: Resolutions / Constitution and Bylaws (first reading): Ardis Bazyn, Secretary, Burbank, CA

5:00 PM: Nominating Committee (delegates only)

10:00 PM -12:00 AM: RSVA / IVIE Mixer (in pkg) $15 ($20), RSVA Suite

Join RSVA & IVIE for fun and refreshments, all are welcome.

12:15PM - 5:30PM RSVA Luncheon (in pkg) $35 ($40), Skybox 211

12:15 PM: Welcome, Dan Sippl, President RSVA, Eau Claire, WI. Luncheon Speaker: Kim Charlson, President, American Council of the Blind, Watertown, MA

1:30 PM: Presentation of Awards, Eddie Turner, RSVA Awards Chair, Jackson, MS

2:30 PM: RSVA business meeting

5:00 PM: RSVA Caucus

Listen to RSVA’s special Elvis Presley entertainer and have your picture taken with the king!

Our DJ will be spinning records; come dance with RSVA.

12:15 PM – 2:30 PM: RSVA Presidents and Board Lunch

President: John Fleming

Registration: $10 ($10)

Tuesday, July 15, Skybox 201

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM: VIVA Business Meeting

"Where do we go from here?" Group discussion on what's next in the future of VIVA? Officer elections will be held.

Other Meetings and Programs

Career Development

Monday, July 14

7:15 PM: Piano Technology: $5 ($7), Capri 107

The piano technology profession offers full / part-time employment opportunities. Hands-on demonstrations; blind technicians answer your questions. Door prizes.

Wednesday, July 16

7:00 AM: NIB Breakfast $10 ($15), Royale 7

Join National Industries for the Blind for a discussion about employment and the AbilityOne program.

Studies and Focus Groups

Saturday, July 12, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Sunday, July 13, 11:00AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

JPMorgan Chase is exploring two ways to potentially offer Braille information on all cards offered to customers. including debit cards, credit cards, home equity cards, and commercial cards. These focus groups will be used to share samples of both approaches and get your opinion about each option. For additional information or to reserve a space in one of the focus groups contact donna.kelly@chase.com. Location to be announced.
Monday, July 14 to Friday, July, 18, by invitation only:

Dr. Robert Englebretson, Professor of Linguistics, Rice University, a lifelong Braille reader, is conducting research on the cognitive and perceptual aspects of Braille reading. This study is by invitation only; all slots have been filled and there is a waiting list.

Tuesday, July 15, Skybox 204

12:30 PM- 1:30 PM, 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM,

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: The Future of the TV Remote (by invitation only)

Help us direct the future of the TV remote. A nationally known consumer research firm will hold small group discussions to solicit feedback on the future of remote control design. If you have any questions regarding solicitations, email tv.remote.research@magid.com

Guide Dogs

Tuesday, July 15, Top of the Riv South

7:00 AM: Guide Dogs for the Blind Alumni Breakfast

GDB grads connect with friends and staff; those considering the guide dog lifestyle welcome.

Advocacy Issues

Monday, July 14 Top of the Riv North

7:00 AM: AFB Breakfast $10 ($10)

Staff will discuss AFB current initiatives; your feedback welcome.

Wednesday, July 16

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM: Your Rights and Responsibilities Under HIPAA $8 ($10), Caprl 116

This workshop will familiarize you with your privacy rights and responsibilities under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as you access the health care system. Bradley Richardson, Attorney, Vegas, Fennemore, Craig, Jones, and Vargas, Las Vegas, NV, will discuss your privacy rights as a consumer in the health care system. Presented by NELDS, Advocacy Committee and the Health Issues Task Force.
4:15 PM: ACB Legislative Seminar $5 ($7), GrandEg

The latest information regarding pending and recently implemented legislative issues. Eric Bridges, Director of External Affairs and Policy, American Council of the Blind, Arlington, VA.

Technology

Saturday, July 12

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Ai Squared Merger with GW Micro. Special Window-Eyes offer to Office users, Capri 112

Learn about the Ai Squared merger with GW Micro and the Window-Eyes Offer for Users of Microsoft Office.

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM: Everything you ever wanted to know about ZoomText, Capri 112

Learn all about ZoomText, ZoomText Mac, and Image Reader.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Window-Eyes Apps and GWSocialEyes, Capri 112

Learn from Ai Squared staff all about Window-Eyes Apps.

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM: ZoomText University - training options from Ai Squared, Capri 112

What is ZoomText University and the Window-Eyes Training Class? Learn about all of the training options from Ai Squared.

Sunday, July 13

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: HIMS Celebrates 15 Years of Innovation with New Products, Skybox 204

Learn about Blaze EZ and the latest Braille Sense upgrade v8.1 and v8.2.
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM: Kurzweil 1000 Users Group Lunch, Capri 107

Kurzweil 1000; your questions answered. We'll give away a Free HoverCam. Contact George Robertson to register at George.Robertson@KurzweilEdu.com or 781-276-0630. Hosted by Stephen Baum, Vice President of Engineering, Kurzweil Educational Systems.

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: HIMS Low Vision Innovation, Skybox 204

Another “First” from HIMS! See E-bot PRO and E-bot ADV, the first iPad and Android tablet compatible read, write and distance video magnifier with OCR, Wi-Fi and totally wireless! Also see our new CANDY 4 HD and CANDY 5 HD handheld video magnifiers.

Monday, July 14

5:45 PM – 7:00 PM: HumanWare Makes Travel a Breeze! Capri 116

Let the Breeze talking GPS or the new KeyMap feature on the Apex guide you to new destinations and describe all that's around while discovering Vegas.
5:45 PM - 7:45 PM: Vanda Pharmaceuticals Reception, Capri 114

Learn about a treatment option for Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder. Have your questions answered by a medical expert, as well as someone living with Non-24.

5:45 PM - 7:30 PM: BookShare Users Group, Capri 105

Bookshare Members: Take advantage of Bookshare's "Office Hours" at ACB! Stop by to say hello, pick-up a special members-only gift, and get answers to your Bookshare-related questions.

7:15PM - 8:30PM Independence Science Workshop $7 ($7), Skybox 205

Revolutionary access to science for the visually impaired. Learn about ways to conduct science activities with the use of both high-tech and low-tech solutions. Hands-on activities will be conducted by workshop attendees.

Tuesday, July 15

4:15 PM – 5:30PM and 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM: Getting the Most from your Mobile Device: Live Demo Session with Sprint, Skybox 210.

Learn about accessibility features available on the latest Android and iOS mobile devices. Hands-on training with subject matter experts from Sprint’s product development team. Bring an Android or iOS mobile device for a more interactive experience.
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM: HumanWare iConnect, Capri 116.

iConnect your BrailleNote Apex or the portable HumanWare Brailliant displays to iPhones, iPads, and PC's with your favorite screen reader.

Wednesday, July 16

5:45PM - 7:00PM: HumanWare, Why I Love My New Victor Stream, Capri 116

Meet with HumanWare experts to share your reading and listening experiences with the Stream's new wi-fi Internet radio feature.

Kids’ and Families

Kids’ Explorers Club: Bring the kids’ (ages 6 to 12) for a great week of tours and fun in the Kids’ Explorer Club. Games, crafts, swimming, and trips; every day is packed with fun. Breakfast, lunch and snack included. Open Sunday from 6:30 PM until 9:00 PM, Monday through Thursday from 8:15 AM to 5:00 PM, and on Friday from 8:15 AM until after the banquet.

Participants must register and pay the convention administrative fee before attending any events. Discounted tickets for events may be purchased on the pre-registration form.

The Rules, Please Read: Parents must accompany kids’ to their first Kids’ Explorer Club event to sign required permission forms. Necessary medications must be supplied each day. Kids’ Explorer Club cannot accept participants who are medically fragile. Parents will be expected to remove children who exhibit uncontrollable or highly inappropriate behavior.

Have questions? Contact Janet Dickelman, ACB Convention Chair, at 651-428-5059.

Kids’ Explorers Club Activities

Sunday, July 13, Royale 8

6:30 PM - 10:00 PM: Kids’ Explorers Club

Meet Kids’ Club leaders and play games. Snacks included.

Monday, July 14, Royale 8

8:15 AM - 5:00 PM: Kids’ Explorers Club $15 ($20)

Sponsored by ACB Families. At Pump It Up, kids’ will jump, slide and have a blast at this awesome indoor play space. With a vertical Velcro jumper wall, 2 huge slides, an obstacle course, and a bounce house, this place is a ton of fun! Includes breakfast, lunch, swimming, and games.
Tuesday, July 15, Royale 8

8:15 AM - 5:00 PM: Kids’ Explorers Club $15 ($20)

Discovery Children’s Museum offers over 100 hands-on exhibits on a variety of topics including arts, science, and culture. Includes breakfast, lunch, swimming, and games.
Wednesday, July 16, Royal 8

8:15 AM - 5:00 PM: Kids’ Explorers Club $15 ($20)

Watch cool music videos and bowl to today’s hits at Red Rock Lanes. Includes breakfast, lunch, swimming, games.
Thursday, July 17, Royal 8

8:15 AM - 5:00 PM: Kids’ Explorers Club $20($25)

At Circus Circus, Adventuredome features roller coasters and other rides, a climbing wall, mini golf, clown shows and arcade. Includes breakfast, lunch, and swimming.
Friday, July 18, Royale 8

8:30 AM – 5:00 PM: Shark Reef $15 ($20)

Sharks, sharks and more sharks! Come to the Shark Reef to see not only sharks, but a komodo dragon and green sea turtles. The Shark Reef also has a “touch pool” with stingrays and horseshoe crabs in a 2,500-gallon saltwater interactive touch exhibit. See sharks of all sizes from a 12-foot nurse shark to 1 1/2-foot baby zebra shark.

2014 Tours

Important Tour Information: Please read the following information completely. It will answer many of your tour-related questions and will help you have a more enjoyable tour experience.

1. 
   Without a green dot on your name tag, you will not be allowed on the tour bus. The green dot indicates that you have signed the liability waiver.
   
2. 
   All tours buses will be located between the Royale Pavilion and the hotel main entrance. Exit the doors across from the Front Desk, down the steps, and turn left. Follow the sidewalk approximately 125 feet to board the buses. If you are exiting from the Royale Pavilion, go down the steps, turn right, and down the sidewalk approximately 75 feet.
   
3. 
   Bus departure times for each tour are listed in this program. Please be at the bus departure area and ready to board the bus 15 minutes prior to the listed departure times. Arrival times back to the hotel are approximate.
   
4. 
   The first two rows of seats on both sides of the bus are reserved for the tour coordinators, volunteers and people with mobility difficulties. If you sit in those seats, you will be asked to move.
   
5. 
   All buses are fully ADA-equipped. If you have mobility difficulties, or use a wheelchair that requires the lift to access the bus, you MUST check the appropriate boxes on the pre-registration form in order for us to plan the necessary accommodations. If you are able to transfer from a wheelchair into a bus seat, your chair will be placed under the bus for the duration of the ride.
   
6. 
   Indoor facilities are air-conditioned unless indicated, but many tours include significant outdoor time. Dress appropriately and bring sunscreen, insect repellent, hat, and water bottle for your comfort and safety.
   
7. 
   Space is limited on all tours. ACB reserves the right to cancel a tour should ticket sales fall below required minimums. Tickets will be collected at the bus. Buses will not be delayed while forgotten tickets are retrieved.
   
8. 
   All return times are approximate. If you have dietary scheduling concerns, bring a light snack in case we are unavoidably delayed. We ask that you board the bus, quickly and safely to avoid delays. We plan 15 minutes to load and unload the bus. Please do not schedule back-to-back events based upon the return time of the tour, as we cannot plan for traffic and road condition delays.
   
9. 
   A limited number of volunteers will accompany each tour. While they will help as much as possible, ACB volunteers are not personal guides or personal care attendants. If you need individual help, plan to attend the tour with a friend who can provide the assistance you need.
   
10. 
    Most tour destinations are ADA-accessible. Some tours that are NOT ADA-accessible may include long walks, steps, and steep grades. Please communicate your questions or concerns ahead of time.
    
11. 
    Some tours may involve strenuous activities. If you have a medical condition that may limit your involvement or participation, please let us know ahead of time and use common sense when making your selections.
    
12. 
    The tour leader will have a list of all paid attendees and the waiting list for each tour. The leader will be stationed at the door of the bus to take your ticket and record your attendance. Please do not board the bus until the tour leader has completed this task.
    

13. 
    If registration for a tour exceeds its capacity, a waiting list is created based on the date and time your order was placed. If you are on a waiting list, you will be asked to stand in a designated area to wait for your name to be called. If you are not present when your name is called, the next person on the waiting list will be called to fill that seat. You may not give your place on the waiting list to another person.
    

14. 
    If you arrive late with a ticket, or your name has already been called from the waiting list, your ability to secure a seat will be entirely dependent on the number of vacant seats remaining on the bus. No one who has a ticket or has answered the call from the waiting list will be asked to give up their seat.
    

15. 
    If there is no waiting list, or if the waiting list has been satisfied, any remaining vacant seats will be sold to walk-up traffic. Such vacant seats will be sold for cash only- a ticket will not be issued. To purchase, you must have a valid name badge, a day pass for the current day, or other proof of registration.
    

16. 
    If you have paid for and are issued a tour ticket and do not appear at the designated time and place, no refund will be made. If you are on a waiting list and are not able to get on the bus, the tour leader will report this to the registration office and you will be able to secure a refund the next day after the tour. Should you not be present at the convention the day after the tour, or if the convention has ended, please call the Minneapolis office by July 31st to arrange for a refund via check or credit card.
    

Friday, July 11

6:30 AM – 10:30 PM: Grand Canyon West Rim $173 ($175)

(Due to the natural terrain, this tour is not ADA accessible.) One of the Seven Wonders of the World, experience this hands-on tour to the Grand Canyon. Visit Eagle Point, Guano Point, and the Hualapai Ranch along the west rim of the Grand Canyon. Explore the flea market for hand-made jewelry, pottery and other gifts. In the evening, take a wagon ride to the edge of the canyon or enjoy cowboy entertainment. Lunch (roast beef sandwich, turkey/swiss sandwich, or black bean burger) and dinner will be served. For an added charge of $27 (paid at the canyon), walk out on the all-glass “Skywalk” that projects from the canyon rim, 4,000 feet above the Canyon floor.

4:15 PM – 9:15 PM: Rat Pack is Back $103 ($105)

During the early 1960s, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Joey Bishop, and Dean Martin and the hottest act in town. Go back in time and enjoy the “Rat Pack” again. Hear timeless Rat Pack hits including "Luck Be a Lady,” "Lady is a Tramp," and "New York, New York." Before the show, enjoy dinner at the All-American Bar and Grille. Dinner will be served.

Saturday, July 12

6:00 AM – 11:50 AM: Sky Diving $197 ($200)

This once-in-a-lifetime adventure will have you free falling at 120 mph while fastened to your jump instructor at 15,000 feet. Free fall for several minutes before deploying the chute for the glide back to the ground. This tour has a maximum weight limit of 240 lbs.
8:45 AM – 4:30 PM: Black Canyon Rafting $100 ($105)

Board a large, safe, motorized raft for this rare view of Hoover Dam. Knowledgeable guides share the history of this magnificent geological area. Stop along the shore to enjoy the cool, clear water. This tour is not totally ADA accessible. Bring sunscreen, a hat and long-sleeved shirt.

Lunch will be served.
12:15 PM – 2:15 PM: City Bus Tour 1 $18 ($22)

Las Vegas: The Entertainment Capital of the World. Hear about this robust city’s rich 200-year history.

Sunday, July 13

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: City Bus Tour 2 $18 ($22)

Las Vegas: The Entertainment Capital of the World. Hear about this robust city’s rich 200-year history.
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM: Sanders Family Wine Tour $40 ($45)

Visit a Tuscan Villa with all the charm of the Italian renaissance. You will be welcomed by a statue of Teresa Lilianna, “The Wine Pourer.” The long driveway brings you through the vineyards to the main tower entrance. During a pizza lunch, Jack Sanders will speak about the history of the winery. Taste award-winning wines, and walk through the vineyard and production area. Purchase your favorite wines and enjoy their small gift shop.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: City Bus Tour 3 $18 ($22)

Las Vegas: The Entertainment Capital of the World. Hear about this robust city’s rich 200-year history.

2:45 PM: Slot Tournament 1

Hosted by the Riviera in the slot tournament area, near the ABC Gift Store, and open to any ACB convention attendee. Play free for one 10-minute session. At the end of each round, scores will be tallied and the top 25 scores will win free slot play ranging from $15 to $500.

Monday, July 14

12:30 PM – 5:30 PM: Thrill Seeker Tour $53 ($55)

Take a one-minute elevator ride 113 floors to the top of the Stratosphere for two of the best thrill rides in Las Vegas.

Big Shot: prepare to be shot 160 feet at 45 miles per hour down and back up again, in a matter of seconds! Experience a gut-wrenching four G's of force on the way up, and negative G's on the way down. Insanity: a massive arm extends 64 feet over the edge of the Stratosphere at a height of 900 feet. This ride will spin you at speeds of up to three G's and tilt you straight down!

Then off to the New York, New York Casino to ride the Big Apple Coaster. Get your thrills on the world's first coaster to feature a 180-degree twist and dive maneuver, providing you with heart-stopping action and excitement.
1:30 PM - 4:45 PM: Gondola Ride $33 ($35)

Romantic and relaxing, ride the gondola’s at the Venetian Hotel. The canal winds its way through the hotel, passing shops, restaurants, and famous Venetian landmarks. Gondoliers will charm you with stories and songs.

Tuesday, July 15

12:00 PM – 3:30 PM: AABT NBCF Tour $17 ($20)

The Nevada Blind Children's Foundation has a Braille library, a technology lab, a horizontal rock climbing wall, and much more! Lunch is included.
1:15 PM – 5:15 PM Mob Museum $32 ($35)

The thrilling story of organized crime and law enforcement, an exciting and authentic view of the Mob’s impact on Las Vegas. True stories of Mob history are brought to life via engaging exhibits, high-tech theater presentations, and more than 600 artifacts. This is the largest collection of Mob and related law enforcement memorabilia.

Wednesday, July 16

12:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Atomic Museum $32 ($35)

The National Atomic Testing Museum showcases more than 12,000 unique artifacts. Dynamic displays present the history of the nuclear bomb. Experience a simulated atmospheric bomb blast, learn about the numerous tests at the Nevada Test Site, and see the technology and science that took nuclear testing underground. Discover how radiation is tracked, monitored, and measured, and learn how to survive an atomic blast.
12:45 PM – 3:45 PM: Ethel M Chocolates 1 $17 ($20)

For more than 100 years, the Mars family has shared their passion and time-honored tradition for chocolate-making.

In 1981 Forrest Mars Sr., one of the founders of Mars, Inc., retired to Henderson, NV and created Ethel M. Chocolates as a tribute to his mother. This tour features a short video but is mainly a chocolate lovers’ shopping experience.
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Ethel M Chocolates 2 $17 ($20)

For more than 100 years, the Mars family has shared their passion and time-honored tradition for chocolate-making.

In 1981 Forrest Mars Sr., one of the founders of Mars, Inc., retired to Henderson, NV and created Ethel M. Chocolates as a tribute to his mother. This tour features a short video but is mainly a chocolate lovers’ shopping experience.
Thursday, July 17

1:30 PM – 6:15 PM: Hoover Dam $52 ($55)

A behind-the-scenes tour of this massive concrete dam. Presentations by Reclamation Guides, audio and film exhibits, and other media provide a comprehensive view of the dam and its operations. The tour highlights many unique features and will take you to lesser known parts of the dam. This tour is NOT accessible for visitors with wheelchairs or crutches, has small elevators and long stairs, and requires over a mile of walking.
2:45PM Slot Tournament 2

Hosted by the Riviera in the slot tournament area, near the ABC Gift Store, and open to any ACB Convention attendee. Play free for one 10-minute session. At the end of each round, scores will be tallied and the top 25 scores will win free slot play ranging from $15 to $500.

Saturday, July 19

7:30 AM- 2:00 PM: Richard Petty Experience $137 ($140)

Experience 3 laps of real life racing at 160mph! Ride shotgun in a 2-seat NASCAR race car. Visit the garage for a hands-on tour of all the tools, jigs and tires that keep a NASCAR race car on the track. Lunch will be served.
4:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Bonnie Springs Ranch $97 ($100)

Constructed in 1843 as a stopover for wagon trains traveling the Old Spanish Trail to California. ACB will "take over" the town and have full access to the facility. Cowboys and saloon girls will help us explore the town, the petting zoo, the gift shops, and the miniature train that will be available for rides. Cowboys will have a “real” gun fight and public hanging. Enjoy a chuck wagon style dinner with all the fixin’s at the town's saloon. Feast on BBQ chicken and ribs, tossed salad, baked beans, corn on the cob, buttermilk biscuits, and apple pie & ice cream.

Recreation Zone

Chair: Oral Miller

Monday, July 14, Skybox 209

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM: Yoga with Leslie Spoone

Join Leslie Spoone, Orlando, FL, Certified Aerobics Instructor and Personal Trainer for yoga; open to all levels of experience. Please bring a yoga mat or towel. Co-sponsored by WCC and Recreation Zone.

Wednesday, July 16

5:45 PM – 7:00 PM: Goalball Demonstration, Skybox 206

Goalballs have bells and players are blindfolded. Balls are rolled on tactile court. Facilitator: James Devus, Executive Director, Blind Recreation Outreach, Columbus, OH.
Thursday, July 17, Skybox 209

5:45 PM 7:00 PM: Pilates with Leslie Spoone,

Learn about Pilates from Leslie Spoone, Orlando, FL, Certified Aerobics Instructor and Personal Trainer. She will teach Pilates techniques for physical fitness. This event is open to all. Co-sponsored by WCC and Recreation Zone.

More Convention Entertainment

You will be ready for a break and a little fun after all those workshops, seminars and business meetings. Below are some activities and events that take place at the hotel. For more fun ideas, see 2014 Convention Tours, the Recreation Zone, and the agendas of the many affiliates and groups for more mixers, luncheons and parties.
Saturday, July 12

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Star Trek Fan Club $20 ($22), Kathryn Johnson’s Suite

Fun, food, music, raffle and prizes! Play Let’s Make a Deal and Family Feud, while sampling Dianna Troy's chocolates. Silent auction of sci-fi collectables and non-sci-fi gifts. Bring items to stump the Let's Make a Deal judge.
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM: Nevada Welcome Party $12 ($15), Top of the Riv North

Sin City Sock Hop: Crazy socks optional! Enjoy a variety of music played by a D.J. There will be plenty of partners if you wish to dance the night away! Cash bar, snacks and door prizes.

Sunday, July 13

12:15 PM: Sports Fanatics’ Luncheon $18 ($20), Capri 114

Need your sports fix? Come join your fellow sports lovers for a ballpark meal. Speakers: Staci Mannella, Paralympic Alpine Skier, Randolph, NJ; Duke Sims, retired Major League Baseball Player, Las Vegas, NV.
3:00 PM: Newsreelers’ Get Together, $10 ($15) Skybox 201
Thursday, July 17, Grande H

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM: 12 Years a Slave Described! $5 ($5)

2014 Academy Award winner for best film. In the pre-Civil War U.S., Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty and unexpected kindnesses, Solomon struggles to stay alive, and retain his dignity. His chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist will forever alter his life.

2014 Exhibits

Sponsored by Freedom Scientific

The 2014 ACB / Freedom Scientific Exhibit Hall is filled with everything from jewelry to information resources to the latest in appliances and technologies designed especially for people who are blind and visually impaired. Royale 1.

2014 ACB / Freedom Scientific Exhibit Hall hours are as follows:

Saturday, July 12, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Sunday,July 13, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Monday & Tuesday, July 14 – 15, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday, July 16, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

The following exhibitors were registered for the convention at the time the program went to press. The Show-Stopper Directory containing a complete list of exhibitors is available in braille or large print at the front of the Exhibit Hall; electronic copies available from the ACB / ATT Information Desk before 10:00 AM each day.

ABISEE, Inc.

ACB Store

ACB Students

AccessaMed

American Printing House for the Blind

AT Guys

BAUM Retec, Inc.

Braille Designs

Braulio Worldwide

Bureau of Engraving & Printing

Chicago Lighthouse

Duxbury Systems, Inc.

Elegant Insights Braille Creations

Enabling Technologies

Enhanced Vision

En-Vision America

Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation

Freedom Scientific

Friends-In-Art

Gizmo Perfect

Google

Guide Dogs for the Blind

Guide Dogs of America

Guiding Eyes for the Blind

Hadley School for the Blind

HIMS, Inc.

HumanWare

International Association of Audio Information Services

Irie-AT

Kurzweil Educational Systems

Lutheran Braille Workers

Maxi-Aids

MMS Program

My Blind Spot, Inc.

National Braille Press

National Library Service

Navajo Handmade Jewelry

Nevada Council of the Blind

Optelec

Perkins Products

Philmore Productions

Regions

Social Security Administration

Southeastern Guide Dogs

The Seeing Eye

Vanda Pharmaceutical

Verizon

ACB Marketplace

Sponsored by National Industries for the Blind

Visit these exciting tables full of jewelry, books, CDs, drawing tickets, and gift items. ACB Marketplace is located in Grande D. It is open Sunday evening from 5:30 to 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday from 7:30 to 8:30 AM.

Marketplace tables are available to individuals, chapters and affiliates, MLM reps, ACB committees and others. It's a low-cost way to share your products or raise money for your chapter or affiliate. For more information, and to find out if any spaces are available, contact Michael Smitherman at (601) 331-7740 or in the Exhibit Hall.

ACB Board of Directors

President: Kim Charlson, Watertown, MA

First Vice President: Jeff Thom, Sacramento, CA

Second Vice President: Marlaina Lieberg, Burien, WA

Secretary: Ray Campbell, Glen Ellyn, IL

Treasurer: Carla Ruschival, Louisville, KY

Immediate Past President: Mitch Pomerantz, Pasadena, CA

Directors:

Berl Colley, Lacey, WA

Sara Conrad, Stevensville, MI

Janet Dickelman, St. Paul, MN

Michael Garrett, Missouri City, TX

George Holliday, Philadelphia, PA

John McCann, Falls Church, VA

Allan Peterson, Horace, ND

Patrick Sheehan, Silver Spring, MD

Dan Spoone, Orlando, FL

David Trott, Talladega, AL

ACB Board of Publications

Denise Colley, Chair, Lacey, WA

Ron Brooks, Phoenix, AZ

Marcia Dresser, Reading, MA

Doug Powell, Falls Church, VA

Ex Officios:

Ronald Milliman, Bowling Green, KY

Bob Hachey, Waltham, MA

ACB Enterprises and Services Board of Directors

Michael Garrett, Chair, Missouri City, TX

Mike Godino, Malverne, NY

George Holliday, Philadelphia, PA

Carla Ruschival, Louisville, KY

Dan Spoone, Orlando, FL

Jeff Thom, Sacramento, CA

David Trott, Talladega, AL

ACB National Office Staff

Melanie Brunson, Executive Director

Eric Bridges, Director of External Relations and Policy

Francine Patterson, Executive Assistant

Sharon Lovering, Editor, ACB Braille Forum

Tom Tobin, Director of Development

ACB/ACBES Financial Office Staff

Lane Waters, Controller

Lori Sarff, Administrator

Nancy Becker, Administrator

Dee Theien, Reception/Administration

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

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

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

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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
Saturday, July 12

6:00 AM – 11:50 AM: Sky Diving

8:00 AM - 7:00 PM: Registration, Capri 103

8:45 AM – 4:30 PM: Black Canyon Rafting

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM: ACB Café: Grande C

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM: ACB Pre-convention Board Meeting, Capri 105

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Ai Squared Merger with GW Micro, Capri 112

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Windows 8.1 class, BITS Suite

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM: Everything you ever wanted to know about ZoomText, Capri 112

12:15 PM – 2:15 PM: City Bus Tour 1

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: The ADA and Fixed Route Transportation, Capri 116

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM: ACB Exhibit Hall: Royale 1

1:15 PM - 4:00 PM: 411 From The IAC, Grande G

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Windows 8.1 Class, BITS Suite

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Window-Eyes Apps and GWSocialEyes, Capri 112

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM: In the Right Place at the Right Time, Capri 116

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM: CCLVI Board Meeting, Skybox 201

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: NELDS Board Meeting, President's Suite

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM: ZoomText University - Training Options from Ai Squared, Capri 112

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM: RDC Workshop, Grande G

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Constitution and Bylaws, Skybox 203

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Reception for Oral Miller, Executive Director's Suite

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Keys to the Convention, Capri 106

5:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Star Trek Fan Club, Kathryn Johnson’s Suite

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Roman Catholic Mass, Royale 7

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM: LUA Board Meeting, Skybox 204

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM: ACB Exhibitor's Reception (by invitation only), President's Suite

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM: Scholarship Winners’ Dinner (by invitation only), Skybox 206

6:45 PM - 7:30 PM: AAVIA Board Meeting, Executive Director's Suite

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: FIA Board Meeting, FIA Suite

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM: BITS Board Meeting, BITS Suite

8:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Nevada Welcome Party “Sin City Sock Hop,” Top of the Riv North

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM: ACB Students Welcome Party, Executive Director's Suite

9:00 PM – 11:00 PM: RSVA Mixer (by invitation only), RSVA Suite

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM: ACB Lions Milly's Place, President's Suite
Sunday, July 13

6:30 AM - 9:00 AM: ACB Brenda Dillon Memorial Walk

8:00 AM - 3:30 PM: ACB Café, Grande C

8:00 AM - 7:00 PM: Registration Capri 103

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM: AABT Breakfast Meeting, Skybox 206

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: CCLVI Program, Capri 112

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Exhibits, Royale 1

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Jewish Service, Capri 106

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM: ACB Lions Board Meeting, Skybox 203

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM: BITS Windows 8.1 Class, BITS Suite

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: City Bus Tour 2

10:00 AM - 5:30 PM: Sanders Family Wine Tour

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: BITS Program, Skybox 207

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Pedestrian Safety Concerns, Capri 105

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: RSVA Board Meeting, Skybox 202

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Nondenominational Church Service, Royale 7

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: HIMS Tech Session, Skybox 204

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: ACBS Business Meeting, Skybox 205

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Board of Publications, Capri 105

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: LDS Sacrament Service, Capri 106

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: ACB Committee Chairs Meeting,

Skybox 209

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: ACBHSP Business Meeting, Skybox 201

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: GDUI First Timers, Capri 106

11:30 AM Kurzweil 1000 Users Group Lunch, Capri 107

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: GDUI Hotel Orientation, Royale 5

12:15 PM - 1:45 PM: ACB Students Scholarship Luncheon, Skybox 206

12:15 PM - 2:30 PM: Sports Fanatics’ Luncheon, Capri 114

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM: All Things Paratransit, Capri 105

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: UEB BRL Workshop, Skybox 209

1:00 PM: Meet GDUI Board Members, Jane Sheehan’s Suite

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: City Bus Tour 3

1:00 PM- 6:00 PM: ADP Conference, Grande H

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Credentials Committee Meeting

Skybox 201

1:15 PM - 5:30 PM: AAVIA Program, Skybox 210

1:15 PM - 4:00 PM: ACBDA Seminar, Skybox 205

1:15 PM - 4:00 PM: BITS Vendors Showcase, Skybox 207

1:15 PM - 2:45 PM: BOP Town Hall Meeting, Grande G

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM: BITS Windows 8.1 Class, BITS Suite

1:30 PM: BITS Vendor Showcase, Skybox 207

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM: CCLVI Program, Capri 112

1:30 PM - 5:30 PM: RSVA Meeting, Skybox 211

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Keys to the Convention, Capri 106

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: GDUI Program, Royale 5

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, HIMS Tech session, Skybox 204

2:45 PM – 5:45 PM: Slot Tournament 1

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: ACBGE Mixer, President's Suite

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM: BPI Viva Las Vegas, BPI Suite

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: GDUI First Timers, Capri 106

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM: BRL Board Meeting, Skybox 202

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Newsreeler Get Together, Skybox 201

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM: FIA Mixer, FIA Suite

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: GDUI Hotel Orientation, Royale 5

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: 2014 ACB iOS App Swap, Capri 114

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM: CCLVI Mixer, President's Suite

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM: How Tweet It Is, Capri 114

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM: ACB Marketplace: Grande D

6:30 PM - 10:00 PM: 53rd Opening General Session, Grande A

6:30 PM – 10:00 PM: Kids’ Explorers Club, Royale 8

10:00 PM – 12:00 AM: RSVA/IVIE Mixer, RSVA Suite

11:00 PM - 2:00 AM, Resolutions Committee, Skybox 201

Monday, July 14

7:00 AM - 8:15 AM: GDUI Breakfast Club, meet in lobby

7:00 AM – 8:15 AM: IVIE Breakfast, Skybox 206

7:00 AM - 8:15 AM: AFB Breakfast, Top of the Riv North

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: ACB Marketplace, Grande D

7:30 AM - 3:30 PM: ACB Café, Grande C

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Registration, Capri 103

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: ACB General Session, Grande A

8:15 AM - 5:00 PM: Kids’ Explorers Club, Royale 8

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM: ACB Exhibit Hall, Royale 1

12:15 PM - 4:00 PM: AAVL Lunch, Skybox 206

12:15 PM - 2:30 PM: MCAC Lunch and Program, Capri 114

12:15 PM - 5:30 PM: RSVA Lunch and Program, Skybox 211

12:30 PM – 5:30 PM: Thrill Seeker Tour

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM: ADP conference, Grande H

1:15 PM - 5:30 PM: AAVIA Program, Skybox 210

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM: Dress for Success, Grande G

1:15 PM - 4:00 PM: BITS Program, Skybox 207

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM: BPI From Myths and Stereotypes Toward Inclusion and Equality, Skybox 205

1:15 PM - 4:00 PM: CCLVI Program, Capri 112

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM: FIA Writing with Feeling, FIA Suite

1:15 PM - 5:30 PM: GDUI Program, Royale 7

1:15 PM - 4:00 PM: LUA Program, Capri 106

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM: BITS Windows 8.1 Class, BITS Suite

1:30 PM - 4:45 PM: Gondola Ride

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM: BPI Expanding Employment Opportunities, Skybox 205

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM: Storytelling While Interviewing,

Grande G

2:45 PM – 4:00 PM: Let the Wine Tasting Begin, BPI Suite

2:45 PM - 5:30 PM: FIA Showcase Auditions, FIA Suite

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM: Deafblind in the Workforce, Capri 105

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM: WCC Planning for the Future, Skybox 209

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM: Education Technology Showcase, Skybox 202

4:15 PM - 6:00 PM: Constitution and Bylaws Committee, Skybox 203

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM: Reading the Kindle Way,

Capri 106

5:45 PM - 7:45 PM: Yoga with Leslie Spoone, Skybox 209

5:45 PM - 8:00 PM: ACB Nominating Committee Meeting, Grande G

5:45 PM - 7:45 PM: Vanda Reception, Capri 114

5:45 PM - 8:00 PM: BookShare Members Gathering, Capri 105

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM: HumanWare Makes Travel a Breeze, Capri 116

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: BPI Business Meeting, BPI Suite

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: GDUI Tellington T Touch, Royale 7

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Gospel Sing, Top of the Riv North

7:15 PM - 8:30 PM: Piano Technology, Capri 107

7:15 PM - 8:30 PM: Independence Science Workshop, Skybox 205

7:30 PM - 11:00 PM: RSVA Viva Las Vegas, Top of the Riv South

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM: CCLVI Game Night, Skybox 207

8:00 PM - 2:00 AM: Resolutions Committee, Skybox 201

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Get Social with SASI, President's Suite

8:30 PM - 10:30 PM: Bytes with BITS, Executive Director's Suite

9:00 PM: BPI Caucus, BPI Suite

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM: FIA Prose And Poetry, Capri 106
Tuesday, July 15

7:00 AM - 8:15 AM: BRL International Breakfast, Capri 114

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM: GDUI Breakfast Club, meet in lobby

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM: GDB Alumni Breakfast, Top of the Riv South

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: ACB Marketplace, Grande D

7:30 AM - 3:30 PM: ACB Café, Grande C

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Registration, Capri 103

8:15 AM - 5:00 PM: Kids’ Explorers Club, Royale 8

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM: ACB General Session, Grande A

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Exhibits, Royale 1

12:00 PM – 3:30 PM: AABT NBCF Tour

12:15 PM - 5:30 PM: AAVIA Lunch and Program, Skybox 206

12:15 PM - 4:00 PM: BITS Lunch and Program, Skybox 211

12:15 PM - 2:45 PM: FIA Lunch and Meeting, Capri 114

12:15 PM - 4:00 PM: RSVA Presidents Meeting, RSVA Suite

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Future of TV Remote, Skybox 204

1:00 PM - 6:30 PM: ADP Conference, Grande H

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM: ACBS Business Meeting, Skybox 202

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM: BPI The Color of Sunlight, Skybox 205

1:15 PM – 5:15 PM: Mob Museum

1:15 PM - 4:00 PM: BRL Program, Capri 106

1:15 PM - 5:00 PM: CCLVI Business Meeting, Capri 108

1:15 PM - 5:30 PM: GDUI Program, Royale 7

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Future of TV Remote, Skybox 204

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM: ACB Families Around Town, Capri 107

2:45 PM – 4:00 PM: Let the Wine Tasting Begin, BPI Suite

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM: Are High School Grads Ready, Grande G

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM: VIVA Business Meeting, Skybox 201

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Windows 8.1 Class, BITS Suite

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Future of TV Remote, Skybox 204

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM: BRL Scrambler and Commonology, Skybox 205

4:15 PM - 6:30 PM: Affiliates Leveraging Rehab, Grande G

4:15 PM – 5:30 PM: Getting the Most From Your Mobile Device, Skybox 210

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Future of TV Remote, Skybox 204

5:45 PM - 7:30 PM: Constitution and Bylaws, Skybox 203

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM: Voices From Around the World, Capri 114

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM: HumanWare iConnect your Braille Displays, Capri 116

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM: California Caucus, Capri 107

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM: Four Corners Caucus, Capri 105

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM: New England, Maryland, Florida Caucus, Capri 106

5:45 PM – 7:00 PM: Getting the Most From Your Mobile Device, Skybox 210

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Scholarship Winners Reception, President's Suite

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: ACB Families Bingo, Capri 112

8:00 PM - 11:30 PM: FIA Performing Arts Showcase, Top of the Riv

10:00 PM: BPI Board Transition Meeting, BPI Suite

10:00 PM - 2:00 AM: Resolutions Committee, Skybox 201

Wednesday, July 16

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM: GDUI Breakfast Club, meet in lobby

7:00 AM - 8:15 AM: NIB Breakfast, Royale 7

7:00 AM - 8:15 AM: ACB Families Breakfast, Skybox 201

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: ACB Marketplace, Grande D

7:30 AM - 3:30 PM: ACB Café, Grande C

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: ACB General Session, Grande A

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Registration, Capri 103

8:15 AM - 5:00 PM: Kids’ Explorers Club, Royale 8

8:30 AM - 5:30 PM: ADP Institute, Grande H

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Exhibits, Royale 1

12:15 PM - 2:30 PM: ACBDA Lunch Meeting, Skybox 206

12:15 PM - 4:00 PM: GDUI Lunch and Meeting, Royale 7

12:15 PM - 2:30 PM: IVIE / Rehab Task Force Lunch, Capri 114, 115

12:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Atomic Museum

12:45 PM - 3:45 PM: Ethel M Chocolates 1

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM: BPI - Stepping into Your Greatness, Skybox 205

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM: CCLVI Program - Who is King?, Capri 112

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM: FIA / IRC Art Traditions from Around the World, Skybox 208

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM: LUA / ABRL / AABT Program, Capri 106

1:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Ethel M Chocolates 2

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM: BPI and FIA Tech Up and Tune In, Skybox 208

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM: Let the Wine Tasting Begin, BPI Suite

2:45 PM: GDUI Caucus, Royale 7

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM: PR Committee - Special Events that get Results, Skybox 209

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM: FIA/AABT - Singing Around the World, Skybox 208

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM: LUA Board Meeting, Capri 106

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM: Want to Know About HIPAA?, Capri 116

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM: Legislative Seminar, Grande G

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM: AAVL Musical Mixer, Executive Director's Suite

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM: Midwest Caucus, Capri 106

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM: Mid South Caucus, Capri 107

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM: HumanWare - Why I Love my New Victor Stream, Capri 116

5:45 PM – 7:00 PM: Goalball Demonstration, Skybox 206

6:00 PM - 1:00 AM: ACB Auction, Top of the Riv

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM: BPI Audio Described Movie – Behind the Candelabra, Grande H

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM: GDUI Dog Stories and More, Royale 5

10:00 PM - 2:00 AM: Resolutions Committee, Skybox 201

Thursday, July 17

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM: ACBNY Members Breakfast and Caucus, Skybox 206

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM: Washington State Members Breakfast, Capri 114

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: ACB Marketplace, Grande D

7:30 AM - 3:30 PM: ACB Café, Grande C

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: FIA Board Meeting, FIA Suite

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: ACB General Session, Grande A

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Registration, Capri 103

8:15 AM - 5:00 PM: Kids’ Explorer Club, Royale 8

8:30 AM - 5:30 PM: ADP Institute, Grande H

12:15 PM - 4:00 PM: ACBGE Lunch Program, Skybox 206

12:15 PM - 2:30 PM: Lions Lunch, Capri 114

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM: IVIE Business Expo, Skybox 202

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM: ACB Radio Amateurs Program and Business Meeting, Capri 106

1:15 PM – 2:30 PM, Let the Wine Tasting Begin, BPI Suite

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM, BOP Town Hall Meeting, Capri 105

1:30 PM - 6:15 PM: Hoover Dam

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM: BPI What's ‘Appening, BPI Suite

2:45 PM – 3:45 PM Slot Tournament 2

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM: Curious about Life Coaching?, Capri 116

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM: ACB Membership Development Seminar, Grande G

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM: How is the Schedule Today? Capri 116

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM, ACB Affiliate Presidents Meeting, Grande G

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Durward K. McDaniel First Timers' Mixer, President's Suite

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM: Pilates with Leslie Spoone, Skybox 209

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM: Missouri Caucus, Capri 106

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Resolutions Committee, Skybox 201

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: BOP Candidates’ Forum, Grande A

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM: ACB Film Night - 12 Years a Slave, Grande H

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM: ACBDA Mixer, Executive Director's Suite

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM: ACBS Comedy Night, Top of the Riv South

9:00 PM – 11:00 PM: BPI the Funniest Pleasure Party Yet (Adults Only!), BPI Suite

9:30 PM - 5:00 AM: Resolutions Committee, Skybox 201
Friday, July 18

7:00 AM - 8:15 AM: Sister Power Breakfast, Grande G

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: ACB Marketplace, Grande D

7:30 AM - 3:30 PM: ACB Café, Grande C

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Registration, Capri 103

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM: ACB General Session, Grande A

8:15 AM - 9:30 PM: Kids’ Explorers Club, Royale 8

8:30 AM - 5:30 PM: ADP Institute, Grande H

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM: ACB Life Member Reception, Grande G

6:30 PM - 10:00 PM: ACB Banquet, Top of the Riv

10:00 PM: BPI Farewell Celebration, BPI Suite
Saturday, July 19

7:30 AM – 2:00 PM: Richard Petty Driving Experience

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM: ACB Post-convention Board Meeting, Capri 105

4:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Bonnie Springs Ranch Tour

Future Forms Braille Paper

Bringing Braille Paper to you Direct from the Factory

Producing Braille paper since 2001, Future Forms offers you factory direct pricing on the highest quality Braille paper. Because we are the manufacturer our pricing is the best in the industry. We can also provide custom items to fit your specific needs for all types of printers and embossers.

Future Forms is part of one of the top business printers in the U.S. with four manufacturing plants throughout the Midwest and East.

In addition to stocking continuous feed Braille paper, we can produce custom products to fit your specific needs. Whether it’s a custom size Braille paper or a printed item, we have the equipment to produce it.

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  Volume Discount Pricing for Large Orders
  
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  Free Matter for the Blind Shipping
  
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  Custom Sizes and Custom Printing Available
  
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  Cut Sheet and Roll Products in addition to Fan-Folded
  
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  Only the Best Quality Tag Weight, Dust Free Paper
  

Contact us today at: terri@pummill.com or call 1-800-748-0235

Visit our web site at: www.futureforms.com

Locations in: Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Iowa

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Jobs.

Independence.

Empowerment.

Providing employment, training, and opportunities for people who are blind, Deaf-Blind, and blind with other disabilities since 1918.
The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.

www.thelighthousefortheblindinc.org

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Guiding Eyes for the Blind

Over 50 Years of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired
“My Guiding Eyes dog is my companion, my eyes, and most of all, a true and devoted friend.”

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  Residential Training
  
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  Home Training
  
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  Special Needs Training
  
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  ACTION (Accelerated Client Training Option)
  
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  O&M Seminars
  

Guiding Eyes for the Blind

611 Granite Spring Rd.

Yorktown Heights, New York 10598

Phone: (914) 245-4024 or 1-800-942-0149

Email: info@guidingeyes.org

Web: www.guidingeyes.org

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Braille Sense v8.2 . . . It’s Awesome!
New Programs and Features that YOU Asked For

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  Facebook Client - Post on timelines, accept friend requests, comment on posts and more!
  
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  Macro Manager - Automate your own complex key sequences into just a couple of key strokes to make your own handy shortcuts.
  
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  Record in DAISY - Insert headings, marks, phrases, . and pages.
  
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  CSV Support - Import and export CSV files. This combined with our Excel viewer makes Braille Sense the most capable notetaker for spreadsheets and databases!
  
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  User/Teacher Selectable Lock-Out - Password lock access to Wi-Fi and other applications for test taking and other content-sensitive activities.
  

Visit our booth to try the new features everyone is talking about!

HIMS

Call 888-520-4467

www.hims-inc.com

4616 W Howard Lane

Suite 960

Austin, TX 78728

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Adobe Accessibility

Adobe® PhoneGap™ makes it easy for mobile app developers to build accessible, cross-platform apps.
Learn more at: www.adobe.com/accessibility
Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
© 2014 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved.

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NIB

National Industries for the Blind

Deal us in.
For more than five decades, National Industries for the Blind and the American Council of the Blind have proudly shared a common mission of increasing the independence of people who are blind.
Learn more at NIB.org.

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Freedom Scientific
Freedom Scientific is a proud sponsor of the 2014 ACB national convention.
Join us in the exhibit hall for hands-on demonstrations of our latest innovations, give-aways, and more!
Onyx Deskset HD

Portable Video Magnification System

Focus Blue

Wireless Braille Displays

Power 1-2-3 is here! Effortlessly switch between connected devices.

JAWS for Windows Screen Reading Software

www.FreedomScientific.com

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School of Piano Technology for the Blind

Founded by Emil B. Fries in 1949

Piano Technology Career Clinic

Monday, 7:15 – 8:30PM

Independence + Profitability + Opportunity
Join us all week at the School of Piano Technology for the Blind exhibit booth and discover the viable profession of piano tuning and technology. Featuring small class sizes and hands-on-instruction, we are the only post-secondary school in the world dedicated to teaching piano tuning and technology to blind students. Learn about the independence, benefits and qualifications of this profession directly from blind technicians around the country.
Demonstration and one-on-one instruction is available for those who are interested. Workshops not convenient? Arrange for an individual appointment. Contact Loren Buntemeyer (785) 842-1370 or Jeff Lann (503) 803-2395 for more information.
School of Piano Technology for the Blind

Toll free (888) 693-1511

website: www.pianotuningschool.org

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Horizons for the Blind
Horizons for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people who are blind or visually impaired. We transcribe billing statements, restaurant menus, hotel guides, user manuals and more in braille, large print and audio formats. We also offer a catalog of over 500 items, including braille and large print cookbooks, books on crafts, gardening and easy reading, microwave cookware and baking pans with accessible instructions, plus a unique selection of convenient living products, with transcribed instructions. Check out our online catalog or contact us for a free braille or large print catalog.
Don’t forget the Directions for Me™ website! Directionsforme.org provides preparation instructions, ingredients, nutrition information and other important information for nearly 500,000 food, health and beauty products, in an easy to use, accessible format... AND it’s free! In addition, unleash the power of Directions with our new barcode scanner, also available in our catalog.
Horizons for the Blind,

125 Erick St. - A10

Crystal Lake, IL 60014

www.horizons-blind.org - www.directionsforme.org

815-444-8800

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NEW PRODUCTS ALERT!
Visit our booth to see the new products everyone is talking about!
Blaze EZ, a revolutionary pocket-sized multi-player with OCR and Wi-Fi for books, music, documents, podcasts, recording, DAISY and more!
E-bot, E-bot ADV and E-bot PRO, the first iPad compatible portable reading, writing and distance video magnifiers... with OCR
Built-in Wi-Fi makes E-bot Totally Wireless!
HIMS - Call 888-520-4467 - www.hims-inc.com

4616 W Howard Lane, Suite 960

Austin, TX 78728

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meaningful connection
Wired. Wireless. At AT&T, we establish meaningful connections in a lot of ways. One way is our support of the American Council of the Blind.
Rethink Possible.

© 2014 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved.

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Sprint is committed to delivering user-friendly, accessible phones for customers with vision loss.

Kyocera Verve - Available in gray and berry

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  Accessible web browser
  
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  Text-to-speech readout for menus, text messaging, and notifications
  
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  High-contrast user interface with black and white option to accommodate a variety of vision ranges
  
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  Large, tactile keypad plus slide out QWERTY
  
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  Large text feature, multiple font sizes
  
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  Vibrating and LED alerts
  
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  In Case of Emergency (ICE) and 911 shortcut keys
  

Sprint - Happy Connecting

sprintaccessibility@sprint.com

Sprint Customer Care: 855-885-7568

See store material or sprint.com for details. Restrictions apply. © 2014 Sprint. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Other marks are the property of their respective owners.

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Weight Watchers® proudly supports the American Council of the Blind.

Weightwatchers © 2014 Weight Watchers International, Inc., owner of the WEIGHT WATCHERS registered trademark. All rights reserved.

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The ACB Lions are elated to be a Coral Sponsor and extends a grand welcome to the two ACB Scholarship recipients who have been given the opportunity to attend the ACB Conference & Convention. We invite all convention attendees to explore our activities and join us as we celebrate our 43rd Anniversary. Get to know the progressive group of blind Lions who are determined to make a difference in the lives of those who are less fortunate as we initiate and participate in community service projects. Check your convention program for our list of events that begins on Saturday July 12th and will continue through Thursday July 17th. We look forward to meeting you and hope you enjoy your stay in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Respectfully Submitted,

Kennith Semian, Sr., President

(409) 201-3040

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RSVA

Randolph-Sheppard Vendors of America promotes the expansion of Randolph-Sheppard opportunities and the welfare of blind vendors nationwide who are engaged in the operation of vending machine facilities, cafeterias, military dining contracts, snack bars, and other retail businesses. RSVA is proud to sponsor the ACB Scholarship dinner and ACBS scholarship luncheon.

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Celebrating 30 Years

Seedlings Braille Books for Children
By the touch of a finger... behold the world! ©
Contact us for a free catalog with over 1,200 low-cost braille books for infants to teens
We offer a unique selection of braille jewelry and gift items
Shop on our website 24 hours a day
info@seedlings.org

www.seedlings.org

14151 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154

1-800-777-8552

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Talking Thermostats.com welcomes all delegates to the 2014 ACB National Convention in Las Vegas, NV. Please contact us to learn how the VIP Talking Thermostat will allow you to live more independently. We provide comfort solutions for people who are blind or have low vision.
Harry Cohen Talking Thermostats.com

Toll free 1-800-838-8860 www.talkingthermostats.com

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IAAIS International Association of Audio Information Services

Bringing audio access to print information
Contact IAAIS.ORG for an audio information service near you. 1-800-280-5325

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AdaptiveWare: Phone: 615-884-8904; 800-470-7482

email: Kathy@AdaptiveWare.net, www.AdaptiveWare.net

Web: www.AdaptiveWare.net; Assistive technology to meet your needs and budget!

A Commitment to Access

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JPMorgan Chase & Co.

We proudly support the American Council of the Blind in their mission to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity and quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people.

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Hetlioz™

(tasimelteon) capsules

20 mg
HETLIOZ™ Is Here

Come visit the Vanda Pharmaceuticals booth to learn about HETLIOZ™ (tasimelteon).
For more information about HETLIOZ™,

call 1-844-HETLIOZ (1-844-438-5469)

or visit www.HETLIOZ.com.
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VANDA and HETLIOZ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. in the United States and other countries.

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