Serving the blind and low vision population of Kentucky

2008 National Convention

American Council of the Blind

The 2008 convention of the American Council of the Blind will be held July 4 - 12 at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky.

Blind and visually impaired people, their families and friends, and professionals in the field of blindness will gather from throughout the country for a week of exhibits, workshops, seminars, discussions and fun.

In addition to ACB general sessions emphasizing issues such as education, transportation, and technology, a smorgasbord of smaller meetings will occur each day. There will be special sessions for blind teachers, students, small business owners, vendors, and computer programmers. Other meetings will target guide dog users, braille readers, library users, and people with low vision.

The convention will be filled with opportunities to learn about the latest technology. Company representatives will be eager to give attendees the chance to try out the latest adaptive equipment. You can explore new products and compare features in the exhibit area, and participate in hands-on workshops to pick up tips and tricks or get more in-depth informaqtion before making a purchase.

Convention week would not be complete without fun. Tours, movies, mixers, a game night, and a gospel sing, and daily Recreation Zone activities will make unforgettable memories.

The Youth Activity Center will give blind, visually impaired and sighted kids and teens from across the country a chance to interact with peers and learn valuable skills. Educational and enrichment activities will include visits to local attractions such as a cave, the Louisville Slugger baseball bat factory and museum, the Muhammad Ali museum, and a step back to medieval times at the Frazier Historical Arms Museum; crafts, games, swimming and a day at the Holiday World theme park will provide lots of fun.

To make individual reservations at the Galt House, call (502)589-5200. Standard rooms (in the Galt House West) are $85/night. One-bedroom suites, which include a small parlor, are located in the Galt House East and are $105/night. All rates are single/double and are plus tax. Add $10/night for each additional person in the room; limit 4 people to a room, please.

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Regularly Scheduled Meetings

The Kentucky School for the Blind School-based Decision-making Council meets the first Tuesday of each month at 4:00 PM in the conference room of the McDaniel Building on the KSB campus in Louisville. John Roberts, Instructional Leader, 502-897-1583.

The Northern Kentucky Council of the Blind meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM in the Covington area. Bill Deatherage, 859-372-0101 or David Perry, 513-470-1122.

The Guide Dog Users of Kentucky Board meets the first Tuesday of each month via conference call. Eric Frey, 502-897-2629.

The Greater Louisville Council of the Blind Board of Directors meets the third Monday of each month at 9:00 p.m. via conference call. Patti Cox, 502-897-3864.

The Kentucky Council of the Blind holds its Board meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 9:15 PM via conference call. Meetings are open and guests are welcome. Adam Ruschival, 502-897-1472 or 502-303-7078.

The South Central Kentucky Council of the Blind meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Alive Center in Bowling Green. Ron Milliman, 270-782-9325.

The Bluegrass Council of the Blind's VIP support group meets the fourth Wednesday of each month from noon to 2:00 PM at the BGCB office in Lexington. Paula Wiese, BGCB Executive Director, at 859-259-1834.

Upcoming Meetings of Interest

Dec. 15: SCKCB Christmas Party, Bowling Green; Ron Milliman, 270-782-9325