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ACB NextGen Candidates Forum
This is ACB Next Generation's second annual Candidates Forum. During this event, we hear from the individuals seeking election to the ACB Board of Directors. Just like last year, our NextGen members have submitted questions for the candidates to answer during the event.
Sponsored By ACB Next Generation
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Explanation of the Enclosed document
In alignment with the principles established in ACB Resolution 2021-22, which affirms the organization's support for the use of human voices in audio description, the following document entitled "Guidelines and Best Practices for the Use of Text to Speech (TTS) in Audio Description is proposed for adoption by the membership of the American Council of the Blind and will be introduced as a mo...
ACB Board of Publications Candidates Forum
Hear directly from the candidates vying for positions on the Board as they answer pre-submitted questions and engage with live questions from the audience.
Sponsored by ACB Board of Publications.
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Proposal 2025-02
Amend Article III, Section A: Membership, Voting, and Dues
Purpose: to eliminate the affiliate vote by reclassifying "affiliated organizations" as non-voting members of ACB for all purposes except the nominating committee as provided for in Constitution Article VI, Section D.
Article III Membership, Voting and Dues: A. Membership: Replace the second sentence, which currently reads: Voting members shall b...
Proposal 2025-01
Amend Bylaw 4, Section A to clarify the language pertaining to the notice of meeting requirements
Purpose: to reduce the required notice period for meetings and agendas from 15 days to 5 business days for both the ACB Board and the Membership.
Bylaw 4 Duties of the Officers:
Replace the 6th sentence of Section A, which currently reads:
Bylaw 4 Duties of the Officers: A. ... The president shall send each board memb...
RESOLUTION 2025-11
PRESERVATION OF THE NATIONAL EYE INSTITUTE
Submitted by: DeAnn Elliott
Whereas, in the 2026 budget the Administration is proposing to eliminate the National Eye Institute (NEI), with its functions proposed to be folded into a larger neuroscience institute; and
Whereas, previous NEI initiatives have led to treatments for macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, inherited retinal diseases, and many ot...
RESOLUTION 2025-09
EXPANSION OF AVAILABLE BRAILLE TITLES
submitted by: Library Users of America
WHEREAS, although the number of braille titles released annually has grown slightly, it is dramatically less than the number of audio titles released; and
Whereas, for a variety of reasons, it is far easier to produce and distribute braille titles than it has ever been; and,
Whereas, These reasons include but are not limited to: availab...
RESOLUTION 2025-07
IMPACT OF RECENT EXECUTIVE ORDERS ON THE BLIND AND LOW VISION COMMUNITY
Submitted by Matt Selm and DeAnn Elliott)
Whereas, over 12.5 million Americans aged 40 years and older are blind or have low vision; and
Whereas, due to baby boomers aging into vision loss, this number is expected to double by 2050, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Big Data Project from VisionServe Alliance;...
RESOLUTION 2025-05 THE REINSTATEMENT OF NLS COMMITTEES
THE REINSTATEMENT OF NLS COMMITTEES
Submitted by Library Users of America
WHEREAS, the National Library Service (NLS) has a history of engaging with its users through surveys, at consumer conventions, and using internet meetings; and
WHEREAS, beginning around 2018, NLS reduced these interactions by discontinuing in-person committee meetings which focused on Collection Developme...
RESOLUTION 2025-03
COMMEMORATING KNIGHTS OF THE BLIND CHALLENGE TO LIONS BY HELEN KELLER
Submitted by: American Council of Blind Lions
Whereas, on June 30, 1925 at the Lions International Convention in Cedar Point, Ohio, Helen Keller issued a challenge to Lions to serve as "Knights of the blind," and
Whereas, since that time, Lions across the United States and around the world have worked to eradicate preventable blindn...
RESOLUTION 2025-02
STANDARDIZE PLACEMENT OF WALL MOUNTED DISPENSERS IN HOTEL GUEST ROOMS
Submitted by: Ray Campbell
Whereas, over the past several years, many hotels are providing personal care products such as shampoo, conditioner, soap, and lotion using wall mounted, reusable dispensers located in the shower and sink areas of hotel guest rooms; and
Whereas, there is no standard placement or order for how these dispensers are org...
American Council of the Blind 2025 Standing Rules
Adopted by the ACB Board of Directors, May 19, 2025 Preamble
The ACB Standing Rules are updated annually to ensure fairness and efficiency during debates and voting. Election materials, proposed Resolutions, and Amendments to the ACB Constitution and Bylaws are published in advance. Zoom sessions are scheduled for discussion and questions. Members are encouraged to attend or listen ...
Each of the declared 2025 Candidates for office recorded a 30 second promo/spot. These spots have been compiled into this podcast.
You may also visit the candidate pages to learn more about each candidate.
2025 Candidate Bios
Below you will find the links to the pages of each of the candidates for Office. The candidates answered the questions posed by the Board of Publications, below.
- Introduce yourself, indicate which pos...
2025 ACB Board of Directors Meeting Monday, May 19, 2025 Broadcast on ACB Media Six
- Call to Order: Deb Cook Lewis, President
- Roll Call and Introduction of Board and Staff: Denise Colley, Secretary
- Review and Approval of Agenda: Deb Cook Lewis, President
- Review and Approval of Minutes: March 15, 2025, Denise Colley, Secretary
- Convention Report: Janet Dickelman, ACB Convention Committee Chair
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President’s Report: Deb Cook Lewis ...
Agenda
- Welcome, Katie Frederick, BOP Chair
- Roll Call, Zelda Gebhard
- Approval of agenda, BOP
- Approval of April minutes, BOP
- Public comment, BOP
- ACB Voices Blog, June editors, BOP
- ACB Braille Forum report, Sharon Lovering, Editor
- Upcoming Forum themes, July-October reminders
- ACB Media Updates, ACB Media Team
- Large print Guidelines Amendment, Zelda/BOP
- Announcement form discussion, BOP
- Other items
Find out more at ...
20250401 Board of Publications Monthly Meeting Originally Broadcasted April 1, 2025, on ACB Media 6 The Board of Publications welcomed ACB members to attend our monthly meeting. Agenda list of 14 items • Welcome, Katie Frederick, BOP Chair • Roll Call, Zelda Gebhard • Approval of agenda, BOP • Approval of March Minutes, BOP • Public comment, BOP • Permitting one announcement about a call on Conversation List, BOP • ACB Voices Blo...
2025 ACB D.C. Leadership Board of Directors Meeting Saturday, March 15, 2025 Broadcast on ACB Media Six
- Call to Order: Deb Cook Lewis, President
- Roll Call and Introduction of Board and Staff: Denise Colley, Secretary
- Review and Approval of Agenda: Deb Cook Lewis, President4. Review and Approval of February 10, 2025 Minutes: Denise Colley, Secretary
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President’s Report: Deb Cook Lewis A. ACB Telephonic Board of Directors Mee...
2025 ACB DC Leadership Conference Welcome Reception
- Welcome: ACB Executive Director Scott Thornhill
- Presentations from Committees and programs
- ACB Walk Committee: Donna Brown: Launch of the 2025 Walk song and learn how affiliates can sponsor Walk teams
- INSPIRE Mentoring Program: Donna Brown and Kenneth Semien Sr: Update on progress of the mentoring program
- DKM Committee: Zelda Gebhard and Donna Clarke: Application informati...
2025 ACB President’s Meeting
- Welcome and Overview of the Day: Deb Cook Lewis, ACB President
- The ABC’s of ACB: Key Programs, Services and Roles: Facilitated by Cindy Hollis, ACB Membership Services Manager
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Role and Function of Our Primary Email Lists: Presidents; Leadership; Conversation; Announce – Deb Cook Lewis, Cindy Hollis, and Rep from Board of Publications – Affiliate Liaisons: Linking Affiliates and the National Organ...
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