20201121 020 ACB-Ohio Convention.
January 27, 2021
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.
1 PM Call to order and announcements, Judy Wilkinson, CCB President, presiding. 1:05 PM Launch of the CCB’s OntheMuV partnership: Patrick Netter OntheMuV CEO and Steve Bauer, CCB Board member. 1:20 PM Reading and Approval of the 2019 Conference and Convention Minutes, Linda Porelle, CCB Secretary. 1:30 PM Treasurer’s Report, Lisa Thomas, CCB Treasurer. 1:35 PM Second Reading of, and Voting on, Bylaws Amendments, Sarah Harris and David Jackson, Co-Chairs, CCB Bylaws Committee. 2:15 PM Resolutions, Sarah Harris and Jeff Thom, Co-Chairs, CCB Resolutions Committee.
4 PM Adjournment.
9 AM Call to order, announcement and preliminary matters, Judy Wilkinson, CCB President, presiding. 9:05 Vanda Pharmaceuticals Presentation: Leslie O’Neil 9:25 AM Explanation of Voting process, Jeff Thom, CCB Chair, Conference and Convention Committee.
Session 2: Friday June 19, 6 PM to 9 PM 6 PM Call to order, Gabe Griffith, First Vice-President presiding. 6:05 PM "The Building Blocks for a Strong Chapter, Member Recruitment and Retention", Cindy Hollis, American Council of the Blind, Membership Services Coordinator, Minneapolis, MN. Ms. Hollis will provide a dynamic approach to building up our membership and retaining that growth. 6:40 PM Remembrances. This is a time when we can share our thoughts about our brothers and sisters in the CCB family who have passed on during the last year, including Cathie Skivers, one of the greatest leaders the organized blindness movement has ever had. 7:40 PM Remarks from Judy Wilkinson, CCB President. 8:15 PM Legislative Report, Jeff Thom, CCB Governmental Affairs Director.
1 PM Call to order, Judy Wilkinson, CCB President presiding. 1:05 PM Announcements and preliminary matters. Pledge of Allegiance 1:15 PM Virtual Conference and Convention Etiquette, Rob Turner, Member, CCB Board of Directors. 1:20 PM Adoption of Conference and Convention Rules, Gabe Griffith, CCB First Vice President. 1:30 PM "Meeting the Unmet Need for Services to Seniors with Vision Loss", Panel Moderator, Jeff Thom, CCB Immediate Past President. Panelists: Joe Xavier, Director, Department of Rehabilitation, Sacramento, CA; Shari Roeseler, Executive Director, Sacramento Society for the Blind, Sacramento, CA; Shellena Heber, Executive Director, Valley Center for the Blind, Fresno, CA; Claire M. Ramsey, Senior Staff Attorney, Justice in Aging, Berkeley, CA. The panel will discuss various issues surrounding trends in services to seniors, with emphasis on ways of filling the ever-expanding gap in services available to seniors who are blind or have low vision. 2:15 PM "Voting Matters", Paul R. Spenser, Staff Attorney, Disability Rights California, Voting Rights Unit, San Diego, CA. Mr. Spenser will discuss the importance of exercising our right to vote privately and independently as well as the challenges and opportunities for the November election, in light of the COVID-19 virus pandemic. On behalf of Disability Rights California, Mr. Spenser will seek feedback on the accessibility of the Remote Accessible Vote-by-Mail process, the new accessible voting machines in use statewide, and electronic poll books. 2:45 PM "An Update on Legal Cases Impacting People who are Blind or Have Low Vision", Sean Betouliere, Staff Attorney, Disability Rights Advocates, Berkeley, CA. Disability Rights Advocates, one of the nation’s leading legal civil rights advocacy organizations for people with disabilities, has worked closely with the California Council of the Blind for more than two decades. Mr. Betouliere will provide an update on some of the important legal work being done on behalf of people who are blind or have low vision. 3:15 PM First Reading of Bylaws Amendments, Sarah Harris and David Jackson, Co-Chairs, CCB Bylaws Committee. 3:40 PM Credentials and Nominating Reports, Frank Welte, Chair, CCB Credentials and Nominating Committees. 4 PM Final Announcements, Judy Wilkinson, CCB President.
2:30 Affiliates in Action AALV; ACB Students; ACB Next Gen presentations Jeff Tom 3:40 Scholarship recipient award Ian Foley, Scholarship chair 5:00 ACBNY Through the Decades panel (interactive) 6:15 p.m. Final comments and closing of convention.
9:25 11 a.m. Guide Dog Users of the Empire State (GDUES) Join us for a presentation from the Federation of Search and Rescue Teams and learn about the matching and training of these task-driven canines and their handlers. Marlene crimmen 11:15 12:15 p.m. CCLVNY topic TBD (use ACBNY meetings) President Bob (Charles) Cronin
5:00 Presentation: Diversity in ACBNY guest speaker Stan Holbrook and hosted by Meghan Parker, ACBNY Legislative cochair and ILNY Director of Advocacy.