ACB Business

20260308 Presidents’ Meeting-Morning

20260308 Presidents’ Meeting-Morning Originally Broadcasted March 8, 2026, on ACB Media 6Sunday, · Welcome and Announcements-Overview of the Day: Deb Cook Lewis, ACB President · Introducing ACB’s Legacy & Future Readiness Initiative: Kate Vendemio and Casey Tesfaye, Mount Vernon Consulting o Our consultants will explain the work they are doing to help ACB determine and move into our future and will have a fun and thoughtful experience for participants as we continue to gather information from our members. · For Virtual listeners, a review of the Legislative Imperatives and Advocacy Update episode · Step-By-Step Guide to Using FreeWill o This presentation introduces FreeWill, a secure and easy-to-use online tool that helps you create a legally valid will at no cost. The platform works with screen readers and keyboard navigation, making it usable for people who are blind or have low vision. o Participants will receive a clear overview of how the tool works, what information is needed, and how to include support for the American Council of the Blind if they choose. Time will be provided for questions to ensure everyone feels confident taking the next step in their legacy planning. · Keynote Speaker: Jamie Dean o Jamie Dean leads Microsoft’s Accessibility Legal practice, where he supports the business in influencing, interpreting, and implementing the many global accessibility laws that apply to Microsoft’s products and services. Outside Microsoft, Jamie currently serves on the boards for the American Foundation for the Blind, Academy for the Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals, and Disability Rights North Carolina. Prior to joining Microsoft, Jamie spent more than a decade as a business litigation attorney handling state and federal cases of all sorts. In 2008, Jamie won a silver medal in rowing in the Paralympic Games and, while he has retired from rowing, he still loves the outdoors and stays active hiking and traveling with his wife and their four children. Find out more at https://acb-business.pinecast.co

20260307 ACB Board Meeting: Afternoon Session

ACB Board Meeting Agenda Program Reports: Membership Services Report: Cindy Hollis ACB Media: Rick Morin CFO Report: Nancy Marks-Becker Financial Reports: Michael Garrett ACB Financial Report ACB Enterprise and Services Financial Report: Michael Garrett, ACBES Board Chair Board of Publications (BOP) Report: Zelda Gebhard, BOP Representative Committee Reports (as needed): ACB Officers and Other Committee Liaisons Adjourn Find out more at https://acb-business.pinecast.co

20260307 DC Leadership Welcome Reception

20260307 ACB Board Meeting: Morning Session

ACB Board Meeting Agenda Call to Order: Deb Cook Lewis, President Roll Call and Introduction of Board and Staff: Deb Cook Lewis, President Review and Approval of Agenda: Deb Cook Lewis, President Review and Approval of November 1, 2025, December 1 & 8, 2025 and February 2, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes: Katie Frederick, Secretary President’s Report: Deb Cook Lewis Program Reports: ACB Executive Director: Scott Thornhill Advocacy Report: Claire Stanley Resource Development Report: Dan Spoone & Jo Lynn Bailey-Page Accessibility Consulting Services – Kolby Garrison Lunch Break Find out more at https://acb-business.pinecast.co

20260303 ACB Board of Publications Meeting

ACB Board of Publications Meeting Agenda Welcome and Call to Order Roll Call Approval of the Agenda Approval of the Minutes Public Comment ACB Braille Forum Report Braille Forum Themes and Deadlines ACB Media Report ACB Conversation Email List Guidelines Approval of Adjusted Guidelines Communicator Gathering Report BOP Sponsored Convention Session Update Candidate Checklist and Guidelines ACB Voices Blog Blog Editors Other Items Adjournment and Next Meeting Find out more at https://acb-business.pinecast.co

20260226 - - Legislative Imperative - Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act

Discussing Imperative: Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act. In preparation for the upcoming Legislative Seminar to be held at the D.C. Leadership Conference, we will be discussing the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act.

20260225 - Legislative Imperative, Communications, Video, , and Technology Accessibility Act

Discussing Imperative: Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act In preparation for the upcoming Legislative Seminar to be held at the D.C. Leadership Conference, we will be discussing the Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act (CVTA).

20250210 ACB Board of Directors Meeting

2025 ACB Board of Directors Meeting, Monday, February 10, 2025, 7:00 PM ET, Broadcast on ACB Media Six Call to Order: Deb Cook Lewis, ACB President Roll Call and Introduction of Guests: Denise Colley, Secretary Review and Approval of Agenda: Deb Cook Lewis, ACB President Review and Approval of Minutes: September 23, 2024; November 2, 2024; and December 9 & 16, 2024 - Denise Colley, Secretary Convention: Janet Dickelman, Convention Chair A. Review and Approval of Proposed Minneapolis, MN Convention Hotel – Friday July 13 to July 20th, 2029. B. Potential Hotel security costs President’s Report: Deb Cook Lewis A. Prohibited Conduct Policy B. Update on committee structure and assignments C. Affiliate and National expectations document revision update D. Resolution on Decisions Impacting ACB Members update E. ACB comments on the proposed ACVREP certification of occupational therapists F. Leadership email list updates and revised guidelines Executive Director’s Report: Scott Thornhill Proposed Endowment Policy Revision: Nancy Marks-Becker Proposed Bank Signor Policy: Nancy Marks-Becker Organizational Discussion: Deb Cook Lewis and Scott Thornhill Adjourn Find out more at https://acb-business.pinecast.co

20250204 Board of Publications Feb 2025

Agenda Welcome, Katie Frederick, BOP Chair Roll Call, Zelda Gebhard Approval of agenda, BOP Approval of January minutes, BOP ACB Braille Forum report, Sharon Lovering, Editor Forum themes, BOP (April-June) Public comment, BOP ACB Media updates, ACB Media team ACB Voices Blog: data BITS/BOP Partnership, Jeff Bishop Conversation Email List Guidelines Discussion, BOP Other items? Next meeting March 4 | 9:00 PM Eastern Adjourn Find out more at https://acb-business.pinecast.co

20250107 - Board of Publications Meeting.mp3

Agenda list of 14 items • Welcome, Katie Frederick, BOP Chair • Roll Call, Zelda Gebhard • Approval of agenda, BOP • Approval of December minutes, BOP • ACB Communicator’s Workshop: 1/10 8:30 PM, Zelda/Jeff • Public comment • ACB Braille Forum report, Sharon Lovering, Editor • Forum themes, BOP (March-May) • ACB Media updates, ACB Media team • ACB Voices Blog: January & February editors • Conversation Email List Guidelines Discussion, BOP • Other items? • Next meeting February 4 | 9:00 PM Eastern • Adjourn list end Katie Frederick