Join us for a special event with ACB President Dan Spoone, as he sits down for a fireside chat with leaders from across the blindness field, including Mark Richert, Interim Executive Director for the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER), Kirk Adams, President & CEO of American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), Craig Meador, President of the American Printing House for the Blind (APH), Don Overton, Executive Director of Blinded Veterans Association (BVA), Mark Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), and Lee Nasehi, President & CEO of VisionServe Alliance.
8.ACB Radio Update: Debbie Hazelton, Program Director, and Rick Morin, Technical Director A. Updates from ACB Radio team B. Review and Approval of ACB Radio policy and guidelines 9.Board of Publications (BOP) Report: Penny Reeder, BOP Director 10. Convention Update for Virtual (2021), Omaha (2022 and Schaumburg (2023) Conventions: Janet Dickelman, Convention Committee Chair 11. Voting Task Force Report: Pat Sheehan, Committee Chair 12. Officer and Board Committee Updates 13. 14. Adjourn
B. Chief Financial Officer: Nancy Becker 1. Blair Trust Distribution 2. AMMS Update – Two fields added for Gender Identity and Race/Ethnicity 9. Financial Narrative for 2020: David Trott, ACB Treasurer 10. Proposed Changes to ACB Board of Directors Policies: Jeff Bishop A. Allow virtual participation at Fall Board Meeting B. Increase Board stipend for Board travel, hotel and other expenses 11. Review and Approval of the Community Events Policy and Guidelines: Cindy Hollis, Community Services Coordinator
8. Staff Reports A. Executive Director’s Report: Eric Bridges 1. Move to Groups.IO for eMail lists 2. Contract with Lathrop GPM to provide Human Resources (HR) consulting and training 3. ACB Job Posting Updates 4. Rollout of EOS Employee Performance Evaluation Methodology 5. Other updates B. Advocacy Update: Clark Rachfal 1. Accessible mail in voting 2. DOT Air Carrier Accessibility Act: Final rule for Service Animals 3. Other updates C. Website and Social Media Updates: Kelly Gasque 1. Restream tool for live videos 2. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) analysis for ACB websites 3. Other updates D. Resource Development: Tony Stephens Year End Holiday Fundraising Campaign 1. Get Up and Get Moving Campaign 2. Communications plan implementation 3. Other updates E. Foundation Grants: Jo Lynn Bailey Page F. Member Services: Cindy Hollis 1. Community Events update and metrics 2. Approach to develop At Large Membership
11:00AM EST – 5:00PM EST 1. Call to Order: Dan Spoone, President 2. Roll Call and Introduction of Guests: Katie Frederick substituting for Denise Colley, Secretary 3. Review and Approval of Agenda: Dan Spoone, President 4. Review and Approval of Minutes: October 13 (2021 Convention Decision) Deb Cook Lewis, November 14 (Fall) Kim Charlson and November 23 and December 2 (Budget) Ray Campbell substituting for Denise Colley, Secretary 5. Mission Moment: Dan Spoone and Eric Bridges ACB Radio Affiliate Convention Team: Debbie, Rick, Deb, Tyson, Jeff, Jason and Katie and Countless volunteers behind the scenes broadcasting, editing, creating podcasts and being Zoom hosts 6. Consent Agenda: Dan Spoone A. 2020 Financial Statements: Nancy Becker B. Braille Forum Editor’s Report – Nutshell: Sharon Lovering C. 2020 Development Report: Tony Stephens and Jo Lynn Bailey Page D. Website and Social Media Report: Kelly Gasque E. Membership Services Report: Cindy Hollis F. Audio Description Reports: Joel Snyder and Fred Brack 7. President’s Report: Dan Spoone A. WBU Quadrennial Plus One virtual meeting hosted by Spain: Kim Charlson B. ACB Program Steering Committees implement L10 meeting format C. Board member donations for convention auction D. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training: Jane Dunhamn E. Sexual Harassment Prevention and Cultural Education training: Rosalee McNamara
2:30-3:45 PM: Accessible Games: Everything from apps to board games -- and beyond; introduced by Katie Frederick, ACB-Ohio Board member
Memorial to remember and honor the lives lost to COVID-19 as part of the inaugural activities. The ceremony featured a lighting around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool,
Kamala D. Harris and Joseph R. Biden, Jr. are sworn in as Vice President and President of the United States on the West front of the U.S. Capitol. Inaugural Address, musical selections, poem and benediction.
Presidential Escort from 15th Street to the White House, providing the American people and world with historic images of the new President proceeding to the White House without attracting large crowds and gatherings.
In light of the pandemic, a virtual parade across America was televised for the American people and feature diverse, dynamic performances in communities across the country. The parade celebrates America’s heroes, highlight Americans from all walks of life in different states and regions, and reflect on the diversity, heritage, and resilience of the country as we begin a new American era. Presidential Inaugural Committee’s Audio Described 2021 Inauguration of Kamala D. Harris and Joseph R. Biden, Jr.