June 12, 20261 hr 23 min
20260611 ACB Resolutions Committee meeting
Resolution discussed: 2026-05, Visual Description and Self Description.
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ACB Board meetings and other ACB Business and Committee meetings open to the public.
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June 9, 20261 hr 55 min
20260608 ACB Resolutions Committee meeting
Resolutions discussed: Resolution 2026-03, Amazon Disability Access Line. Resolution 2026-04, Funding for the Institute for Museum and Library Services. Resolution 2026-05, standardization of visual description and elimination of Superficial Self Description. Find out more at https://acb-business.pinecast.co
June 3, 20261 hr 9 min
20260602 Board of Publications monthly meeting
ACB Board of Publications Meeting Agenda Welcome and Call to Order Roll Call Approval of the Agenda Approval of the Minutes Member Comments Editor’s Report Braille Forum Themes ACB Voices Blog Editors ACB Media Report ACB Large Print Guidelines Review Candidate’s Forum BOP Award Presentations BOP Convention Session Update Other Items Adjournment and Next Meeting Find out more at https://acb-business.pinecast.co
May 29, 20262 hr 2 min
20260528 ACB Resolutions Committee meeting
Resolution discussed: 2026-03, Amazon Disability Access Line
May 19, 20262 hr 48 min
20260518 ACB Board Meeting
ACB Board Agenda Call to Order: Deb Cook Lewis, President Roll Call and Introduction of Board and Staff: Deb Cook Lewis, President Review and Approval of Agenda: Deb Cook Lewis, President Review and Approval of March 7, 2026, Board Meeting Minutes: Katie Frederick, Secretary 2031 Hyatt New Orleans Convention Contract Approval: Janet Dickelman Community Expectations Policy Update: Cindy Hollis President’s Report: Deb Cook Lewis Standing rules Proposed bylaw amendments Executive Director's Report: Scott Thornhill Information Referral and Peer Support Website presentation Speak4 Update Leadership Fellows Adjourn Find out more at https://acb-business.pinecast.co
May 6, 20261 hr 2 min
20260505 Board of Publications meeting
ACB Board of Publications Meeting Agenda May 5, 2026 at 9 PM Eastern Welcome and Call to Order Roll Call Approval of the Agenda Approval of the Minutes Member Comment Editor’s Report ACB Media Report Communicators Gathering Candidate Checklist and Guidelines Candidate’s Forum BOP Sponsored Convention Session Update ACB Voices Blog Other Items Adjournment and Next Meeting Find out more at https://acb-business.pinecast.co
April 8, 20261 hr 5 min
20260407 Board of Publications Meeting
April BOP Meeting Agenda Welcome and Call to Order Roll Call Approval of the Agenda Approval of the Minutes Public Comment ACB Braille Forum Report ACB Media Report ACB Conversation Email List Guidelines BOP Sponsored Convention Session Update Candidate Checklist and Guidelines ACB Voices Blog Other Items Adjournment and Next Meeting Find out more at https://acb-business.pinecast.co
March 9, 20263 hr 10 min
20260309 Legislative Seminar - Afternoon
20260309 Legislative Seminar - Afternoon Originally Broadcasted March 9, 2026, on ACB Media 6 · Autonomous Vehicle Panel o Many of us in the blind and low vision community are excited for the potential opportunities brought about by autonomous vehicles. This panel discussed the policies being created at the state and federal level that impact access to autonomous vehicles. § AVIA, Jeff Farrah § Waymo § Zoox, Rachel Rathore o Responding to the Administrative and Legislative Branches o Knowing exactly how to speak to the federal government, whether it is through an official agency notice or through conversations with our Congressmembers, can be difficult. We want to know how best to approach such opportunities. Our two speakers have experience in applicable agencies and on Capitol Hill and walked us through best practices in such advocacy. § Jennifer Mathis, Bazelon CenterMichael Barnett, Powers Law · Sponsor**’**s Presentation · Federal Panel o Several representatives of different agencies shared with us current agency work that impacts on the lives of people who are blind or have low vision. There was also time for Q\&A. § Kimie Eacobacci, NCD § Sachin Pavithran, U.S. Access Board § Molly Burgdorf, FCC § Alex Taday, DOT § Jason Yasner, NLS · Hill Etiquette and Closing o We always like to close the Legislative Seminar with time to talk about how to best conduct yourself when visiting Capitol Hill. We went through the “Do’s and Don’ts” of how to act when visiting your congress members. Find out more at https://acb-business.pinecast.co
March 9, 20262 hr 54 min
20260309 Legislative Seminar - Morning
20260309 Legislative Seminar - Morning Originally Broadcasted March 9, 2026, on ACB Media 6 · Introductions and 2026 Imperatives o Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act: Stephanie Enyart, AFB o Communications, Video and Technology Accessibility Act: Zainab Alkebsi, Deaf Equality o Medical Devices Nonvisual Accessibility Act: Justin Young, NFB · Sponsor**’**s Presentation o New Staff and Departments - ACB is in an exciting time of change and growth. We have established new programs and are introducing new staff members. This time will be spent talking about such additions. § Kolby Garrison, Accessibility Consulting and Compliance Services Coordinator § Grace Hart, Advocacy and Accessibility Operations Administrator § Legal Counsel · Advocating at the State and Local Levels o Advocacy does not always have to be done in Washington, D.C. In fact, based on different variables, advocacy at the state level might be more appropriate. Our panelists talked about different forms of advocacy at the state level. o Moderator: Ron Brooks, Arizona § Chris Bell, Minnesota § Jeff Thom, California § Steve Heesen, Wisconsin · Speak4 Presentation o The Speak4 platform has become extremely popular with ACB members since the spring of 2025. We talked through how to use the service. Then, we explored how affiliates can also use the service. We had testimonials from two affiliate leaders: Lori Trujillo Roush, ICUB, and Kim Reese, MCB. · Sponsor**’**s Presentation · Keynote Speaker: Kristin Stitcher, formerly of the Disability Rights Section of the Department of Justice o Ms. Stitcher worked in the Disability Rights Section when the Department promulgated the Title II website regulations we all advocated for. She will share her experience from the inside as they excitedly worked on the regulations. Find out more at https://acb-business.pinecast.co
March 8, 20262 hr 44 min
20260308 Presidents’ Meeting – Afternoon
20260308 Presidents’ Meeting – Afternoon Originally Broadcasted March 8, 2026, on ACB Media 6 · Announcements and Sponsors · Building the Bridge: Member Orientation as a Leadership Strategy – Kenneth Semien Sr., Second Vice President, ACB and Matt Selm, Membership Chair of ACB Next Generation o Presenting the new member orientation framework developed for the 2025 ACB of Texas that introduces new members to the roles the chapter, state and special-interest affiliates, and national organization play in their membership experience, from onboarding to opportunities for engagement. · Sponsor’s Presentation · Purpose to Progress: Introducing the Affiliate Strength Scorecard – Cindy Hollis, Manager of Membership Engagement o Sharing a guided framework for affiliate boards to engage in thoughtful self-reflection, highlight strengths and shared needs, and summarized insights with ACB to help shape meaningful, long-term support strategies. · Sponsor’s Presentation · From Vision to Action: Leading with Confidence, Clarity, and Collective Strength – Cindy Hollis & Kenneth Semien Sr. o Being an affiliate president means more than running meetings — it means shaping culture, building trust, and helping others step into leadership with confidence. This interactive session equips presidents with tools to make sound decisions, strengthen board teamwork, welcome new members into a leadership pipeline, and build affiliates that are resilient, engaged, and future focused. · Closing Remarks – Deb Cook Lewis, ACB President Find out more at https://acb-business.pinecast.co
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