ACB Conference and Convention

20260730 2000 ACB Banquet Originally Aired on ACB Media The banquet included a moment of reflection, presentations of BOP and ACB awards, and a keynote by Precious Perez. Jeff Thom served as emcee. 2045: BOP awards — Ned E. Freeman Excellence in Writing, Vernon Henley Media, and Hollis Liggett Braille Free Press Awards. 2100: ACB … Read more

20260730 0930 Morning General Session Originally Aired on ACB Media The session agenda included the following items. 0930: Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance – Leadership Fellows – Marja Byers, Salem, OR; Shana Ray, El Cerrito, CA; Jimmie Smith, Talladega, AL 1000: Affiliate Roll Call 1030: Nominations and Candidate Speeches – ACB Elections 1100: ACB … Read more

20260729 2000 Durward K. McDaniel Leadership Legacy Reception Originally Aired on ACB Media The reception honored 30 years of Durward K. McDaniel First-Timers Leadership Program recipients and 10 years of ACB Leadership Fellows. Convention attendees celebrated the programs’ shared legacy of leadership, service, and lasting contributions to ACB. Find out more at https://acb-convention.pinecast.co

20260729 0930 Morning General Session Originally Aired on ACB Media The session agenda included the following items. 0930: Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance – DKM Recipients – Megan Meigs, Long Beach, CA, and Tim Hill, Cross Lanes, WV 0945: Affiliate Roll Call 1015: Nominations and Candidate Speeches – Elections Presiding Officer: Katie Frederick, Secretary, … Read more

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The Gateway Gazette Volume 2, No. 6 Wednesday, July 29, 2026 This is the last issue of “The Gateway Gazette.” Many thanks to everyone who helped staff the room, burst, collate and staple braille papers, deliver the newspapers, and make occasional deliveries to the information desk and other places. Thank you to: Deb Cook Lewis, … Read more

20260728 0930 Morning General Session Originally Aired on ACB Media The session agenda included the following items. 0930: Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance – All Veterans 1000: Affiliate Roll Call 1030: Nominations and Candidate Speeches – Elections 1100: ACB Angel Presentation: Pierre Curry, Gonzales, LA; Julia Toyama, Ewa Beach, HI Presiding Officer: Kenneth Semien … Read more

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The Gateway Gazette Volume 2, No. 5 Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Announcements Help Us Share the ACB 2026 Experience! Attending the ACB Conference and Convention? We’d love your help capturing the excitement, whether you’re participating in an ACB tour, attending a special event, or connecting with friends, snap a photo or record a short video. … Read more

20260727 0930 Morning General Session Originally Aired on ACB Media The session agenda included the following items. 0930: Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance – 2026 Scholarship Recipients 1000: Affiliate Roll Call 1030: Nominations and Candidate Speeches – Elections 1100: Break Presiding Officer: David Trott, First Vice President, Talladega, AL 1120: Scholarship Presentations – Amanda … Read more