American Council of the Blind of Texas (ACBT)
43rd Annual State Conference/Convention
Join the American Council of the Blind of Texas (ACBT) for our second virtual Conference/Convention! The 43rd annual ACBT state Conference/Convention is scheduled for August 26-29, 2021 via the Zoom platform.
The pre-Conference/Convention Board meeting will be held on Thursday, August 26 at 4:00 PM via Zoom and is open to all ACBT members.
The opening session will be on Friday morning August 27 at 8:00 AM CDT. There will be sessions on Friday and Saturday including updates from the Talking Book Program, Braille Revival League of Texas, Guide Dog Users of Texas, and the Texas Workforce Commission. Learn about Home Gadgets and Tech around the House, how to Take Your Independence to the Next Level, how to Speak with Style, who benefits from mentoring and much more. All sessions will be held via the Zoom platform and information will be provided to everyone who registers.
The virtual Exhibit Hall will feature exhibitors demonstrating their technology via prerecorded videos which will be shown both Friday and Saturday.
Friday night will feature a reception for those attending their first ACBT conference/convention and those who wish to welcome and meet them. Friday evening will also include ACBT movie night with an audio described movie hosted by ibug. The keynote speaker for the Saturday evening Banquet will feature ACB Treasurer, David Trott.
Sunday morning will include an update from TWC and the business meeting and elections.
Registration closes on Monday, August 23, at 7:00 PM CDT.
Auction
The Saturday, August 28 convention events will culminate with an auction filled with technology, jewelry, gift cards, kitchen items and much more! The auction will be held at 7:45 PM CDT. If you are registered for the convention, you are also registered for the auction.
If you are NOT registered for the convention, but you registered for the auction only, you should receive an email with a link. Registration closed at 7:00 PM, Thursday, August 27th.
View the list of auction items here: Auction List
Sunday morning will include an update from TWC and the business meeting and elections
The Conference/Convention registration fee is $25.00 per person and includes all sessions.
The ACBT Fund Raising Committee is holding a drawing for “The Ultimate Griller Package” which includes The Power Smokeless Grill, Omaha Steak Griller Package and Saltlick BBQ Sauce Gift Pack. Tickets are $10.00 each and may be purchased on the registration form. You will be assigned a drawing number (s (and will be notified of your number(s), but no paper tickets will be disseminated.
Online registration is now closed. However, you can still become an individual sponsor..
We look forward to hearing you during the Conference/Convention!
For more information, you may contact:
Program Ads
President, Peggy Garrett
Phone: 281-438-9665
Email: prcgarrett@sbcglobal.net
Sponsorships:
Kenneth Semien Sr.
Email: Semien.k@att.net
Phone: 409-866-5838
Exhibits: Gene & LouAnn Williams
Email: twillams57@gmail.com
Phone: 210-657-9508
Registration: Sheila Derrick
Email: sjderrick212@hotmail.com
Phone: 817-507-3964
ACBT 2021 Sponsorships
Welcome to the ACBT 2021 Conference/Convention Individual Sponsorship page. The process has changed this year so please read these instructions very carefully before you begin.
On this page you can become an individual sponsor.
ACBT Individual Sponsorship Form
We invite you to become an ACBT individual sponsor. Please complete the following form to make your donation.