ACB Business

Board Meeting Agenda:

• Executive Director’s Report: Scott Thornhill
• Review and Approval of the 2027 Legacy Endowment Drawdown: Michael Garrett and Nancy Marks-Becker
• Treasurer's Report: Michael Garrett
• Election of Budget Committee:
• Board of Publications Report: RaLynn McGuire
• ACB Enterprises and Services Report and Board Elections: Michael Garrett, ACBES Board…

Board Meeting Agenda:

• President’s Report: Deb Cook Lewis
  • ACB Forward Initiative
  • Committee Chair Appointments
  • ACB Demographic and Diversity Report
  • Google Workspace email for Board Members and Committees
  • Contributions for the November 29 Auction
  • D.C. Leadership Conference Dates: March 6 - 9, 2027 …

Board Meeting Agenda:

• Call to Order: Deb Cook Lewis, President
• Roll Call: Katie Frederick, Secretary
• Review and Approval of Agenda: Deb Cook Lewis, President
• Review and Approval of Minutes: July 23, 2026: Katie Frederick, Secretary
• Convention Wrap Up Report and Survey: Janet Dickelman, Convention Committee Chair and Deb Cook Lewis, President

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Presentation to the ACB Board of Directors, from Mount Vernon Consulting, on the "ACB Forward Initiative".

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• Staff Reports
  • Advocacy Director: Claire Stanley
  • Accessibility Consulting and Compliance Services: Kolby Garrison
  • Resource Development: Jo Lynn Bailey-Page & Dan Spoone
  • Manager of Membership Engagement: Cindy Hollis
  • Audio Description – Dianna Leonard
  • Chief Financial Officer: Nancy Becker …

• Call to Order: Deb Cook Lewis, President
• Roll Call: Katie Frederick, Secretary
• Review and Approval of Agenda: Deb Cook Lewis, President
• Review and Approval of Minutes: May 18, 2026: Katie Frederick, Secretary
• Mission Moment: Deb Cook Lewis & Scott Thornhill
• Convention Report: Janet Dickelman, Convention Committee Chair
• President’s Report: Deb Cook Lewis …

Motion by Dee Ann Hart of Indiana:

Move to adopt the following resolution:

Ensuring Equitable Access and Prohibiting Surcharges for Required Support Personnel, Interpreters, and Co-Navigators at Convention Meals

Whereas, the American Council of the Blind (ACB) is dedicated to securing full integration and equal participation of people who are blind or visually impaired, including those with dual sensory disabilities, in all aspects of society, including professional development, advocacy, and social networking conferences; and …

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ACB Board of Publications Meeting Agenda July 7, 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
  • Braille Forum Themes …