($10). Can I exchange my insulin pen for a pump? Presenter: April Shinholster Martin, CVRP, Kalamazoo, MI. Monday, July 2, Executive Director’s Suite 4:15PM – 5:30PM: ACBDA Mixer, $15 ($18). Join diabetics and supporters of diabetics for friendly chat and snacks. Tuesday, July 3, Jeffersonian & Knickerbocker 12:15PM – 2:30PM: ACBDA Luncheon and business meeting, $31 ($33) American Council of Blind Families President: Leslie Thom Registration: $8 ($10)
ACB President: Carla Ruschival Registration: $10 ($12) Wednesday, July 4 12:15PM – 2:30PM: ACBL Lunch/reverse visit, $35 ($38), New York Central. The Maple Grove Lions Club visits ACB Lions and shares news of its club activities. ACBL will review the past year, look ahead to 2019, and elect officers. 9:00PM – 11:00PM: Place Pin Swap, $15 ($18), President's Suite. Share stories about your local Lions Club activities. All Lions, friends of Lions, and anyone interested in becoming a Lion is welcome.
Tuesday, July 3 2:45PM – 4:00PM: Off the Press & At Your Fingertips, $5 ($7), Midway 8. Join ACBS for a discussion of the latest technologies and services for feeding your inner e- bookworm. Special emphasis on newly accessible mainstream solutions. Wednesday, July 4, Midway 6 9:15PM – 11:15PM: ACBS Comedy Night, $12 ($15). Join ACBS for a of laughs – cash bar available. Pre- registration gets you an automatic entry into the drawing for our grand prize. You must be present to win. Blind Information Technology Specialists
Braille Revival League President: Paul Edwards Registration: $10 ($12) Saturday, June 30, Jeffersonian & Knickerbocker 1:15PM – 2:30PM: BRL Orienteering, $7 ($10). Compete for prizes as you follow and answer questions as you go around the hotel. Must be a braille reader and writer to participate. Monday, July 2 7:00AM – 8:15AM: BRL International Breakfast, $30, ($35), New York Central. Learn how our brothers and sisters from around the world benefit from using, reading and writing braille. Our featured
Registration: $12 ($15) Saturday, June 30, FIA Suite 7:30AM – 9:30AM: FIA Board Meeting 2:45PM - 5:30PM: Showcase Audition and Rehearsal. Visit the suite to sign up and rehearse your number for the FIA showcase. Sunday, July 1, New York Central 9:00PM – 11:00PM: Prose and Poetry Reading, $6, ($8). Writers are invited to read their original works to a receptive audience. Moderator: Carla Hayes, McMurray, PA.
($18). Join the July 4th party! A reunion of DKM First-Timers celebrating the legacy of ACB’s founding father, Durward K. McDaniel, will be a captivating experience. Environmental Access Committee Chair: Becky Barnes Davidson Saturday, June 30, Midway 5 2:45PM – 5:30PM: Riding Uber, Lyft, Cab or Something Else: Where are we with autonomous vehicles and Aira? New ride services are launching almost daily. A panel of ACB members, including Robyn Wallen, St. Louis, MO, and Gail Wilt, Phoenix, AZ, will share the pros and cons
Friday, June 29, Frisco 6:30PM – 8:00PM: ACB Scholarship Dinner (by invitation only). Sponsored by RSVA. Saturday, June 30, Midway 10 12:15PM – 1:45PM: ACBS Scholarship Lunch, $28 ($32). Join ACB Students & Randolph-Sheppard Vendors of America for a celebratory meal to honor the achievements, success, and future endeavors of our 2018 scholarship winners. Glimpse the future of ACB! Monday, July 2 9:15AM: 2018 ACB Scholarship Presentations, Ballroom 5:45PM – 7:00PM: ACB Scholarship
to get your feedback. The study will not require you to log into your personal phone. Your personal information will remain protected. Sessions are expected to last one hour. To attend one of the sessions, contact Marc Kwok at 2:45PM - 4:00PM: Android and Chrome OS Accessibility Updates, Grand B & C. Join members of the Google accessibility team to learn about some of the recent accessibility updates on Android phones and tablets, as well as on Chromebooks. 4:15PM - 7:00PM: Microsoft Soundscape Training, Grand A. Microsoft Soundscape uses 3D audio technology to enhance
Sunday, July 1, Midway 6 8:00PM – 10:30PM: ACB Double Feature “Dealt” and “NCIS.” “Dealt,” an award- winning, audio-described documentary, features Richard Turner, a master Card Mechanic-Manipulator, popular stage entertainer and Fortune 500 motivational speaker. In 2014 he won the coveted "Close-up Magician of the Year" award. His skill with a deck of cards has been repeatedly featured on worldwide television. Oh, by the way, Turner is blind. “NCIS” – ACB is pleased to have consulted on the development of the character Annie, a blind attorney played by actress Marilee Talkington on “Sight Unseen,” episode 350 of NCIS. View both
Dan Spoone, Orlando, FL Eric Bridges, Liaison, Alexandria, VA 2018 Local Host Committee Jesuita Tabor, Chair, St. Louis, MO Peggy Barred-Smith, St. Louis, MO Denny Huff, St. Clair, MO Chris Gray, St. Louis, MO Mike Keller, St. Louis, MO Sheri Keller, St. Louis, MO Naomi Soule, St. Louis, MO